Category — design
new month… new desktop
To keep things interesting in my cube (other than the party decorations) I switch my desktop every month, using one of the smashing magazine calendar wallpapers. Some of this months top designs (imo):



And the one I chose:

Speaking of my cube, which goes to speaking of work… half day tomorrow! Wooo hooo!!!
April 1, 2010 1 Comment
cushion
I need to make a pin cushion… I am inspired by this one:

(via)
Also, I Super Hula Hooped (Wii Fit) tonight to Lady Gaga… you should try it sometime. Your abs will thank you!
March 22, 2010 5 Comments
i can do that!
When I saw this photo on Erin Ever After I was inspired! I have a few old and empty frames, mini wooden clips and ribbon…. I think a coat of white paint will finish off the deal and they will look awesome on our bright yellow office wall! I hope you all have a lovely weekend, see you Monday!

March 19, 2010 4 Comments
hostess with the mostess
My latest purchase… I love the illustrations!






March 14, 2010 4 Comments
my birthday invites
Since most of the recipients have found these in their mailboxes, I am excited to show them to you! A quick funny side note: You will notice that my name is no where on the invite. It wasn’t photoshopped out, I just didn’t feel the need to have it on there. Neither is a phone number to RSVP, since everyone invited knows how to contact me. However, I also decided last minute (a day later) not to put return address labels on them… Which led to this facebook message: Did you send Cindy and I something in the mail? It looks like it could be from you but it doesn’t have a name on it.
Lucky for me not many of our friends sew their invitations! A few minutes later I had facebooked the entire guest list to let them know that yes, the invite to a birthday party? That was from me.
Anyways, on to the invites. I first saw this idea for sewing two-toned ruffled crepe paper on a blog… but it was a while ago and I don’t remember where. I figured I would incorporate it with the invites and voila! I wish it were that easy. I went through 2 broken needles before deciding to just sew the crepe paper and glue it on. I was super disappointed, and still need to google “How to sew on paper,” but I went with it and produced something I was proud of.




March 9, 2010 24 Comments
Impulse
I was standing in line at trader joes last night, picking up some dinner (curry chicken, white rice, Asians slaw and the best mini chicken cilantro wontons) when I saw this. If it wasn’t for the packaging I probably wouldn’t have picked it up but the bright orange was calling my name.
March 4, 2010 2 Comments
sneak peak
A close up of my birthday invitations…

Yes that is sewn crepe paper, I have taken my sewing machine to a whole new level.
March 3, 2010 9 Comments
addition
Tulips + Irises = a beautiful bouquet from my husband.
Broken up bouquet + my UO vase = love


Etsy + Letterpress + a mini card in French = The perfect Valentines Day card from B.

February 16, 2010 3 Comments
thoughts
1. The rain and wind here in Orange County has been craaaazy. (Also, I know we are spoiled here weather wise… but for us, this is craaaazy!)
2. We ordered Chinese food tonight, and realized too late that we didn’t get any fortune cookies. I am pretty sure that is bad luck.
3. If I took my yoga mat anywhere other than from my bedroom to in front of the TV (yeah Wii Fit!) I would totally snatch up this yoga mat, made by my lovely friend Jessie. It is made out of the most awesome-est fabric, and it’s on sale!

4. Have an awesome weekend! I am thinking a trip to Ikea is in the cards for us… I’ll keep you posted.
January 21, 2010 2 Comments
pretty much
Don’t tell my (web designer) husband… but this pretty much sums up my knowledge on the inner workings of websites:

(here)
January 18, 2010 6 Comments


