Monthly Archives: February 2011

Spring Decorating via Skona hem

Last Monday, I featured a Scandinavian designer and it looks like, quite by accident (well almost), I am back in the land of Swedish goodness. I’m sure many of you love the Swedish magazine, Skona hem…what’s not to love? If … Continue reading

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Travel Visions

Hi there. Well…unfortunately, I don’t have a Friday Escape for you today. My little Grace is home sick with an ear infection so my attention needs to be on her. But…I didn’t want to leave you with nothing, so I’m … Continue reading

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Snow day

If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that we have had many false predictions of snow this winter…much to my disappointment. But today, we finally got the white stuff! We woke up to a winter wonderland and I quickly … Continue reading

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Exploring Digital Art

As many of you know, I’ve been dabbling in the world of digital art. It’s been a true delight and so much fun. I love the experimental nature of it and it is very tidy compared to my paper collages! … Continue reading

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Flowers for you

Hello there. For Valentines Day, Chris brought home flowers for Grace and I. Roses for me and tulips for Grace. We were both very pleased! I took photos of the bouquets, of course. While I was photographing them, Grace stood … Continue reading

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Designer Love: Lisa Bengtsson

I’m not sure why Scandinavian designers are so darn fabulous…but they are. There’s no denying it. One of my favorites is the very talented Lisa Bengtsson. Her bold, fearless textiles are amazing! Incorporating a myriad of patterns and vintage images … Continue reading

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Friday Escape: Ravello, Italy

Hello Friends! Happy Friday! Sorry for the late post, internet troubles this morning. ugh. Okay, are you ready for your escape? Look, I know we have already been to Italy on one of our Vicarious Vacations…but who can get enough … Continue reading

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Looking out

I am in a strange mood today. I’m sure it has something to do with the fact that I am extremely sleep deprived. Yeah. That’s probably it. You know when you just are kinda spaced out…can’t quite connect with your … Continue reading

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Etsy Love: Whimsy Whimsical

Sometimes you just need something sweet. A chocolate, a little cupcake or maybe a darling note card. Yes, these handmade cards are seriously sweet, like make you cheeks-tingle-sweet. I love them! Malaysian Artist, Yee Von creates these precious illustrations using … Continue reading

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Hints of Spring by Suzanne Kasler

After living in Portland for eight years, you come to realize that, at times, January and February flirt with Spring like conditions…but, like always, the rain has resumed. As the gray closes in, I found myself drawn to the lovely … Continue reading

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