Making it Lovely

Category: Me

  • A Day in the Life

    Several people have asked me about my daily life on formspring (a site that allows people to ask questions anonymously). They want to know how I fit in my work, if I have any help, when I find time to keep my house in some semblance of order, etcetera. Last week, I took photographs throughout the day so that I could share a day in my life with you.

    My Day: March 24, 2010

    6:00 – Good morning! Eleanor’s up, so I am too. I change her diaper and nurse her, then put her in the exersaucer to play while I shower. Once I’m out, I let her crawl around and play while I finish getting ready.

    7:30 – We wake up Brandon, then Eleanor and I head downstairs for breakfast.

    A Day in the Life

    8:30 – (more…)

  • Five Things That Inspire Me

    Five Things That Inspire Me

    My time in the Blog it Forward lineup has come, and today I’m sharing with you the things that inspire me.

    Femininity

    The unapologetically pretty. The confidence and strength of owning one’s femininity.

    photograph by Eleonore Bridge

    Pattern

    Cute fabric. Crazy vintage tablecloths. Bold wallpaper.

    Mirabel wallpaper by Romo

    Color

    That color in between pink and lilac. Charcoal gray. Olive green. Pumpkin orange.

    photograph by 11nightmares

    Lettering

    Awesome fonts. Beautiful handwriting. Enviable calligraphy. Striking initials.

    Daily Drop Cap by Jessica Hische

    Flowers & Foliage

    The ruffle of a peony. The fuzzy softness of lamb’s ear. The delicate flutter of petals against a flowering tree branch.

    photograph by the Blah, Blah, Blahg

    Thank you, Victoria, for organizing Blog it Forward. The baton was passed to me yesterday by make something, and now let me pass it on to max and ellie for tomorrow. Also, be sure to check the full Blog it Forward schedule, as there are ten blogs participating and sharing their inspiration each day!

  • Red Hair

    I did it! One item from my 30 Before Thirty list down, 29 to go.

    Red Hair!

    I had my hair dyed at a salon, but it was not without difficulty. My appointment consisted of hair dying, drying, washing, bleaching, washing, dying, drying, and finally done.

    It’s a fun color though!

  • Award Yourself

    Award Yourself

    Pin an award to your lapel! I did this today, inspired by my own style post, and it’s making me very happy.

    Fourth Grade Solo Champion!

    I won this award 20 years ago when I played clarinet in the fourth grade. It says:

    Illinois Grade School
    Solo
    Music Ass’n

    Do you know how funny an award that says “Ass’n” is to a fourth grader? I still think it’s funny.

  • Happy Holidays

    Happy Holidays

    The Balch Family is set to beguile
    decked out in vests of argyle
    while Brandon regales
    with holiday tales
    they wish you good tidings in style

  • Dress Code

    Dress Code

    Gray and white attire is mandatory. Stripes are optional, though highly encouraged.

    Dress Code

    A touch of yellow is also permissible; Note the tie, shoes, and necklace.

    (Thank you to Brandon and Ashley for obliging me in this ridiculous photo.)