so while rummaging around the internet and apartment therapy this week i came across a blog about famous artists and writers work spaces. i really love roald dahl's writing hut. Virginia Woolf's writing shed. and i would die from happiness if i had mark twains writing hut in my backyard. but of course my all time favorite would have to be andy warhol's Factory. Covered in tin foil...

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Halloween is close!!! and so is my 21st birthday! we've got big plans and my mind has been racing and imagining all week so far. ive got a ton of projects and things ive been working on that im excited to share. Like above, conrad and i decided to gather some sticks out of the yard and painted them halloween and fall colors! such an easy way to...

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today has unofficially been declared "lazy fort day". its a cold morning in texas, so conrad and i have decided to spread out all of the pillows and blankets on the living room floor and have a star wars marathon. haha. my 2 year old LOVES star wars. how awesome is that? =) I'm on coffee pot #2 and it feels like a great day already. ive got...

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"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody."Bill Cosby Today I had quite an epiphany. A while back I had started some design work for a client who I knew on a personal level. This certain client has a spectacular, successful new business. I was excited because this was a great opportunity for me to help someone I knew...

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i have to just share with you all that since discovering emma's blog, i have been so inspired. she finds and takes the most beautiful photos and little treasures. I'm always sharing things from her blog (even this post) so check her out! shes awesome! ive seen this diary from frankie's all around the blog world and was finally like "okay whats up with this thing?" well its...

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when we moved into our new place, we came across some old shutters that had been tossed aside in the backyard. ive been thinking hard on a way to use them in the place and stumbled on this awesome blog post about different ways to use them! I particularly am considering this idea! ...

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this entire outfit from Little House Clothing is drool worthy, but im especially in love with the hair. these plates! omg. i was really happy when i saw allister ann's blog post about stanley kubrik. im a huge fan of his films and i wasnt aware of his photography days. his stuff is epic. im excited because i get to spend the day with my best friend who...

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included:the cold war kids.karen O and the kids.geographer.& miike snow.needless to say i feel better. today has just been one of those days. so i made myself break out the pencils, water color and pens and go to work. i burned some sage incense and tried to relax. here's today creation/self therapy. ...

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as promised, i wanted to give you a little sneak peak at our new house. im having a hard time finding the right place for things and getting settled in because im not accustomed to all this space lol! so its going to be a while before its going to be really "us", but we've got some GREAT ideas. here's my new lovely desk courtesy of my mom...

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we had a long and eventful weekend. unfortunately we had a death on my husbands side of the family so we spent saturday night/sunday morning out at my husband's grandparents for a memorial get together and bonfire. there was a great turn out and the memorial service was beautiful with acoustic music and lots of good stories. We will miss you James! Saturday evening was a great night...

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in digging around trying to find cute new ideas for conrad's room i came across something. i just HAD to share this tutorial from danielle thompson over at thompson family-life. As soon as I get my materials together I'll definitely be doing this. Another little jewel I found this past week over at Ohdeeoh.com. You might remember my first attempt at stamp making (outside of high school art)...

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