Tag: Honor Roll

• Doesn’t this look like the sweetest spot for reading?
• Fauxdenza! (When will that word make it into the dictionary already?)
• Cut it out.
• This little pouch is so cute, and so easy to DIY!
• I am all for turning awkward spaces into libraries.
• And speaking of libraries, Milk and Bookies is a great idea for spreading books throughout a community. And their introductory video is adorable.

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…

• A beautiful coat for curvy women, in sizes S – 3X.
• Bring a little of the big city to your desktop!
• I bought these in pink (of course).
• Have you seen the new Babble Voices section? Well done, Babble.

• I still like the idea of owning chickens. Especially when I see a beautiful coop like this one. Plus I know how to hard-boil an egg now! Yay for my rudimentary cooking skills.

[blackbirdpie url=”http://twitter.com/#!/makingitlovely/status/103145348960239616″]

• Dooce wants chickens too, but I think she’s happy right now with her new living room.
• Victoria’s new design launched, with help from Anna and Shanna. Well done, ladies.
• Pretty table setting ideas. (via Creature Comforts)
• I am all over the friendship bracelet resurgence! Eleanor isn’t quite up to task yet, but she can string a mean beaded bracelet.

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…

• Hi. These are rad. And all written like this. But not in an annoying way.
• The best notebooks! Also, one of my neuroses is revealed.
• I wish Gus were big enough for these.
• Such cute little barrettes. I like the milk carton and the days of the week.
• This is sand!? No way. It’s so beautiful!

• My Nerd Boyfriend: Bottle Rocket edition!
• Dreamy white kitchen inspiration.
• Frances Bean is all grown up. Woah.
• This was an interesting post on photography: Was that an accident or on purpose?
• I spy my free Rainbows printable in a sweet little girl’s room.
• I’ve read three out of these five graphic novels (numbers 1, 2, and 3), so now I’m planning to check out those other two.
• Ooh, a Missoni for Target sneak peek.

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…

• A cute new outfit for less than $100. Score!
• This Tree of Life poster has amazing detail. Can you tell what the pattern in the tree rings is made up of?
• “Leapin’ lizards!”
• Whoops. I could have totally gotten Eleanor’s new shoes for less than half the price.
• For all the ladies that love glasses.

• I think this was my favorite look yet from Secrets From a Stylist. Did you like it too? (So much pink!)
• How do you talk to little girls? Do you compliment them on their looks before anything else? (I see this all the time when I’m out with Eleanor.)
• Design matters.
• Clara’s closet is pretty cute.
• She’s calling off the jam. (Roller derby, it’s hard to quit you.)

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…

• These pom pom pillows actually manage to look grownup! OK, and there’s a cute kid version to check out too.
• Awesome social media propaganda posters. Join the cause!
• 6 cute colorful watches. (I like the red one.)
• Oh, look! The perfect gift for that Libertarian uncle of yours!

• Victoria’s Separated at Birth posts are always among my favorites, but this edition was particularly spot on.
• Living with a pet lion!
• I think I like blue now. Certain shades, at least. These drawers are calling me. (No “I told you so,” Jules.)
• I want this dress, DIY colorblocking and all.
• And here’s how I’d fill the rest of my closet.
• A well-written post about the decision to accept sponsored posts.

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…

• Four versions of a home office. (some great ideas!)
• I love toys that are pretty when sitting out. I want one of these for E.
• These illustrations make everything better (including surfboards!).
• 15 of my favorite colorful lamps.
• These old roller rink signs are so awesome!
• Get your Marimekko on.

• Mini ruffled cakes (out of cupcakes)? Yep, they’re as adorable as they sound.
• All those books! All those ribbons! Total bookshelf porn.
• The little details make this vintage sewing party especially delightful. (via Heather Bailey)
• Confirmed: pink is pretty.
• Make a laurel wreath out of spoons!
• How to organize a desk with no drawers.

I also write for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing there…

• This iPad book, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, is amazing. The story is really sweet too (it makes me a little weepy). Take a look at out how they made it.
• The new IKEA catalog is out! Browse the whole thing and see the small-space inspiration that went into it.
• Personalized plates for kids. (The milk and cookies one is my favorite.)
• Colin Meloy (of the Decemberists) and his wife, illustrator Carson Ellis, have teamed up on a chapter book: Wildwood.
• I think Eleanor would love wearing these! Think I should get them for her?