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by Allison

storage solutions.

I love Cookie Magazine. I love everything about it, especially the clever decorating and organization ideas for kids rooms. I spied this little nook in Cookie a little while ago and fell in love with it; we have so many little cars and trains roaming around our house that would love to find a home in a little zipper cases like these. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); var…
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by Allison

Unique Women’s Magazine

Have you seen Eliza, this sweet magazine? I can definitely stand behind their philosophy: “Created for women who want to be stylish, sexy, and engaged in the world while retaining high standards in dress, entertainment, and lifestyle.” Do any of you have a subscription already? Have you seen it in the flesh? I can’t wait to see what else they have in store. Go here for a list of stores that carry Eliza, here to purchase a subscription. {images via…
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by Allison

book pick: dairy queen.

Catherine Gilbert Murdock {via Amazon.com} $10.88 I’ve been reading a lot of YA {young adult} literature lately. Lest you think I’m a bear of very little brain, I read a lot {4-5 books a week} and not all of it is YA. Young Adult just happens to be, in my opinion anyway, a hotbed of very very talented authors. My new favorite is Catherine Gilbert Murdock author of my new favorite series, Dairy Queen and The Off Season. The narrator…
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by Kimberly

inspiration

I often find myself inspired by the fun, creative ideas posted over at OhDeeDo. It’s a great conglomgerate of clever minds and resources. One of their latest posts: cupcake liner garland. They show it displayed in a bedroom, but I’m thinking it’s perfectly suited for birthday parties or baby/bridal showers. And can’t you just visualize it with Valentine-y cupcake papers? So simple, but also a bit charming. 

by Allison

blue room.

I’ve always wanted a Blue room. Much like I’ve always wanted a Red one. Victor says no to Red, but he didn’t have a say about Blue. Last time he went out of town I painted the Family Room Blue. Spa Blue, to be exact. The room is far from being done, but I thought I’d at least show you the paint. What do you think? The top photo kind of gives you a scale of the room {narrow!} but…
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by Kimberly

Supermarket flower upgrades

I absolutely love fresh flowers in my home. Love.  Just one simple vase full can make a positive and dramatic impact.  They are a luxury I rarely afford myself, and that my darling B used to indulge. (Sweetie, hint hint). As part of my New Year’s Resolutions, I recently grabbed a bunch of hot-pink alstroemeria at the supermarket and I’ve been so happy with them!  Particularly for the gloom of winter blues, fresh flowers are the perfect tonic. And with…
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by Allison

daily blog reads.

I have several blogs in my Netvibes reader, too many to share really, but even when I’m pressed for time there are a few that can’t be missed. Confessions of a Pioneer Woman {she’s so real, and I love her for it} Design Mom {not only does she inspiring me {FIVE kids!!} she has amazing ideas} This Week For Dinner {most of my weekly menus come from her site} The Bloggess {we share a similar {twisted} sense of humor and…
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by Alma

Still Waiting

It’s me here—Alma—and I’m still waiting for the baby to come. I’m at 39 weeks and for some reason I really thought that he’d come before now. Probably I felt that Murphy’s Law would have him come on Christmas. He didn’t! And I even went on a walk through a foot of snow on Christmas night to see if I could put myself into early labor (or really to bring down my blood sugars after Christmas dinner because I have…
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