Archive for February, 2010

CHANDRA RUGS

Sunday, February 28, 2010 0:00 854 Comments

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Every so often a product comes along and makes waves throughout the design world and the blogosphere. In August of last year two equally talented forces combined talents and the internet definitely took notice.  Chandra Rugs and Amy Butler collaborated to offer her amazing designs on their high quality [...]

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Kelly Moore Bags

Saturday, February 27, 2010 0:00 628 Comments

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As a wedding photographer, one thing that makes me very happy is the fact that more and more women photographers are becoming a part of this field which used to be occupied primarily by men. Not only are the ladies joining in but they are totally rocking!  In [...]

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RED LEAF

Friday, February 26, 2010 0:00 296 Comments

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The summer of my seventh grade year, I made my own lotion, face masks, lip balm. I used ingredients from the kitchen and my teen magazine supplied the recipes. By mid-afternoon, I looked and smelled like a rancid bowl of chicken salad. DIY fail.
Chris P., the mastermind behind Red Leaf bath [...]

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EVAPAUL

Thursday, February 25, 2010 0:20 240 Comments

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There are “Evite” invitation people and there are “hard copy” invitation people. As with most things in life, I fall somewhere in between. I love the ease of an “Evite” but offer me a sumptuous tangible invitation and I am much more likely to attend. It’s faulty logic, but it’s mine.  Rising [...]

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THE WHITNEY ENGLISH COMPANY

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 0:00 246 Comments

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We couldn’t very well do a hue themed month without a nod to a company synonymous with saturated color, bold patterns and motifs, now could we?  The Whitney English Company founded in 2002 by Whitney Kolb is a company for paper lovers everywhere that prefer their stationery products ‘shaken [...]

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Saint Cupcake

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 0:00 327 Comments

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In this world there are things that are certain to bring delight–a child’s giggle, the sound of the ocean, a really good hug and of course cupcakes. In most any situation and for just about any occasion a cupcake will do the trick! There is something about these short, [...]

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MARLO NOEL

Monday, February 22, 2010 0:00 332 Comments

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In any industry or field there are always those that are set apart from the rest. Retail is no different. Designers who use fine materials, produce quality pieces and have a unique style stand out. Marlo Bontempo owner of the up and coming shop Marlo Noel definitely catches my eye [...]

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MY TREE AND ME

Sunday, February 21, 2010 0:00 147 Comments

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My paternal grandmother passed an amazing gift down to us: history. She charted our family tree back five generations, names and dates and relationships inked onto paper. I have my list, put away with important papers and keepsakes. I cherish it but until now I haven’t known [...]

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WHERE WOMEN CREATE

Saturday, February 20, 2010 0:00 349 Comments

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One of my favorite pastimes is sitting in the passenger seat of a moving car and cruising through a residential neighborhood at dusk. People generally have their window covering opened and the lack of sunlight makes it possible for me to make out the color of paint on the walls, [...]

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RX ART

Friday, February 19, 2010 0:00 79 Comments

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I believe in the healing power of art and I’ll tell you why. My two year old daughter fell, flat on her face, on our hardwood floor. Her mouth, full of swollen bruising and fear, is solemn. Tonight, she is on my lap as I scroll through the website for RxArt. [...]

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