December seemed likes a blur... actually most of 2011 does. I met up with a friend recently and he asked... how was 2011? I couldn't really specify any details except it felt like a blur. So I was pretty eager for 2012 and it sort of took me by surprise when I thought of some goals. Here's what I came up with so far:
I guess that's kind of a lot, huh? Well, I printed a copy right above my desk as a reminder. Let's hope 2012 will be a phenomenal year and won't pass in a blur.
and yet, another adorable webazine, My Little Jedi, from Australia, of course! Just in time for the holidays too! The photo below would be a wonderful dessert table for a festive party!
I really wished I retained more of the 7 years of French I took so that I could understand her site more. Wouldn’t these beautiful creations made of paper + fabric be wonderful for boutonnieres or centerpieces?
images courtesy of Lyndie Dourthe
this do-it-yourself light fixture via instructables. I showed it to my sister a few days ago and promised her I’d make one for her as her housewarming gift! err… maybe I need to practice a few times first.
this cake + flags + tall cake cover via forty-sixth at grace.
Have you seen the latest online wedding magazine? They have a bunch of tips if you’re on a budget {who’s not on a budget these days?} and rightfully so that the title is ‘Beautiful on a Budget’. There’s also a bunch of DIY accessories you can make for yourself which is great for a wedding or for the every day!
These could easily be a display on your dining room table or on a bookshelf at a very nominal price. The slight problem is finding similar products…
I’m looking forward to each new issue as I’m sure they will be full of great ideas! I’m still a bit on the fence about online versus paper catalogs. I love perusing my paper subscriptions but I don’t mind having an online version to bookmark!
Linda & Harriett will send you a notecard if you agree to send the card along to someone else… It’s a sweet gesture in honor of her late mother who sounds like the sweetest woman that everyone should have in their life!
Stop here to see all of the details! I think I’ll pass mine along to a dear friend that I haven’t talked to in a while… I feel a bit inspired to send out ‘just because’ cards to a bunch of friends and family!
[image courtesy of Linda & Harriett]
I stopped by Milwaukee the other day and knew I had to make a pit stop at Broadway Paper. It’s such a cute store with lots of paper goods! I only wish I had my camera at the time because the area, the Historic Third Ward, is so charming. I have to go back again!
[image courtesy of Broadway Paper]
Per Suann’s recommendation, I checked out the 2010 Laurel Denise planner. I couldn’t find many pictures online but got the jist of what it looked like inside from the back page on Amazon.
I finally purchased it at Overstock for $12 plus s/h. It came within 3 business days and tore the package open ASAP! I love how the planner has a large monthly view as well as a weekly view with plenty of space for notes and lists. Sometimes, an electronic planner just doesn’t cut it… especially when you want to know dates in advance or need to remember when your last dentist appointment was.
Can’t wait to get my 2010 appointments/birthdays added! I only wish I could start using it now! I’m a bit of a geek so I like to use a color-coded system for specific reminders! :)
If I could, I’d go visit Australia. My cousin lives there and well, she loves it! But I’d really go to see the Donna Hay store and scoop up as many DH items as possible. haha.. A few years ago, my friends were there for a family trip and she purchased a few copies of the Donna Hay magazine. I think I pull them out once a month just for some inspiration! And I must confess, it’s the first magazine I look for at the bookstore.
After scouring her website for ideas, inspiration and tips, I stumbled upon her newsletter and subscribed. They send you email straight to your inbox which is wonderful because sometimes, I just don’t have the time to check back often enough nor remember which ones I’ve already bookmarked!
Here’s the first email I received. The pasta looks scrumptious and fairly simple!
chicken + silver beet pasta
400g rigatoni
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 chorizo sausages, chopped
2 chicken breast fillets, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
600g silver beet (Swiss chard),
trimmed + chopped
½ cup (125ml) chicken stock
½ cup (125ml) single cream
1 tablespoon seeded mustard
finely grated parmesan, to serve
Cook pasta in boiling water for 10–12 minutes or until al dente. Drain and keep warm. Heat oil over high heat. Add chorizo and chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes or until browned. Add garlic and silver beet and cook for 1 minute. Add stock, cream and mustard and cook for 1 minute. Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese to serve. Serves 4.
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I love her simple + clean display. Hurry up and sign up for your own copy of her newsletter! There’s even a conversion link on her site.
I’m always inspired when I stop by an Anthropologie store. I’ve often asked their associates about their displays and once, I actually saw a designer create them. They said that each store is required to have a certain ‘look’ but after that, it’s up to the designer to add whatever they want.
Simple, right? Dyed cloth with matching dyed clothespins. I like how each the fabric + clothespins are all different shades. This could be a very cute wall decoration for a party!
And lookie here… wired words! So cute. I should add this to my bedroom wall because I hit my snooze button like nobody’s business these days.
This was one of my favorites… just odds and ends you could find in any house… some jacks, stationery, raffle tickets… my personal favorite was the puzzle pieces!
Thanks for the inspiration, Anthropologie!
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