January 24th, 2012
Chilly days call for bright accessories. Last year was infinity scarves and this year I’ve been knitting myself tons of colorful, semi-slouchy warm hats.
Since I started knitting last year with this aviator baby hat for a friend, Ravelry has been my best friend. You can hunt down a pattern pretty much anything you’re looking for. For the knit hats, I used Boyfriend Hat Pattern and the Rikke Hat Pattern. Both are pretty easy and great for practicing. After doing a few of each I was even able to make a hat freehand, without a pattern. Achievement unlocked!
cheers!
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January 18th, 2012
These past few weeks have been pretty busy for both Ned and I. After 2 years of running my own business and freelancing I’m starting to look for a full-time gig again. For Ned, after over 10 years of working at Space150, the past 2 years spent being the Creative Director, he’s decided to leave and start out on his own. It’ll be a big transition so I wanted to do something for him to make it a little easier. His last day was Friday so for the past few days I have been re-organizing our office to make room for him (aka clearing out all my junk). The first big step in this was to get a new work table, something substantial, durable….and cheap.
I wanted something that would match the wood work table I’ve been using since they’ll be in the same space. I picked up the supplies below and although I knew it would be sturdy, I honestly wasn’t sure how pretty it was going to be. It’s pretty minimal/industrial but I’m really loving the end result. I used a dark walnut stain and a semi-gloss varnish just to give it a little shine. The door that we used for the top is 80″ x 30″ and fits perfectly against the wall with enough space for 2 chairs. Ned just set up all his stuff on it today and so far, so good!
So now, or at least for the time being, we get to work back-to-back. Naturally, with both of us wearing headphones.
cheers!
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January 12th, 2012
Lately I’ve been trying to show my neglected nails a bit more love. Glitter has never really been my thing but a few impulse-purchases-in-the-Saphora-check-out-line later and I found myself with a tiny glitter polish collection!
And, after some experimentation, I found a way to actually wear glitter polish without looking 14.
If you save the big glitter flecks for last, and use them sparingly, it’ll turn out perfectly. 4 coats takes a bit more time but well worth the wait.
cheers!
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January 3rd, 2012
This year our New Years Eve plans were cut short due to some pesky Minnesota snow-rain. Bummer. So instead, Ned and I spent the night at home, made a little dinner, opened a bottle of wine and each wrote down some of the highlights from last year and what we want to accomplish this next year. Being a goal-oriented list-maker, this is turning out to be one of my favorite new traditions.
cheers!
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December 13th, 2011
My first typeface has a name…”Thimbelle”! After I asked for some help with a name a few weeks ago, I got so many wonderful suggestions from readers/friends/family. Many of you said it reminded you of stitching, others said it had a nordic folk-art feel to it. Thanks for all the great ideas! Ultimately, Thimbelle came from a reader on QBN and I think it’s just perfect. Feminine enough, with a nod to stitching and a little play on words. My favorite.
Cheers!
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December 7th, 2011
I love working through the holiday rush with my favorite Christmas music playing. My December playlist rarely changes year to year with the same mix of personal favorites and classics. I love em all…but I hold a special place in my heart from this holiday favorite, circa middle school. It’s my musical equivalent of Home Alone…it’s not Christmas without it.
cheers!
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December 5th, 2011
I know I’m slightly biased but I cannot even begin to describe how much I love this video. We had the most amazing videographer, John Hoel…a true video ninja. He was able to craft the perfect story of the weekend, and without any edits or input on our part (yes!). We gave him a few song suggestions for the final piece and voila! By far the best money we spent on the wedding. Check out the rest of his video work on his website, Vibrant Films and on his Vimeo profile. Thanks John!
cheers!
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