Archives for January, 2010
The art in someone’s home can tell you a lot about them, and these prints by jkldesign are perfect for bringing warmth into your environment and boldly showing your personality. I’m obsessed with Parisian style lately, so these pieces stand out the most to me. I’d love to have either of these above my bed. [...]
Spotted this living room photo on the Refinery 29 blog and became taken with artist Francesca DiMattio’s “offbeat-chic” decorating style. Her house appears cozy and quirky but still put-together, something I strive for in my own home. Notes on what I love in this photo: - White walls show there is more to interior design [...]
I’m not pregnant yet, but adding to our family is something we’re thinking about constantly. I follow quite a few ‘mom’ blogs, and one major trend is mothers switching to the use of cloth diapers. Favor really went to disposable nappies for awhile, but with new cute styles and innovative designs – no more sketchy [...]
When I twittered about cooking meals for my dog recently, Maria inquired about how I make food for Rufio. I started preparing Ruf his own small meals when I began researching what most dog food is really made of. There are lots of good reasons to feed homemade dog food, but for me, a large [...]
Citra Solv Multi-Purpose Spray Cleaner Citra Solv is my new favorite cleanser. This and vinegar are all I use around my home, and I love that it’s natural enough that you don’t have to worry about getting it on your skin or using it around pets. It cuts through anything, has a pleasant orange scent, [...]
Zumiez is currently featuring clothing to sponsor causes, and my charity of choice is OBEY for Mutts Like Me. I already love OBEY designs, and I can definitely get behind animal causes. I plan to order this Obey Adopt t-shirt. 100% cotton, all profits from this shirt go to the cause. Advertise this worthy cause [...]
For SAHMs (Stay At Home Moms) or women who work from home, there are lots of opportunities to bring in extra cash online, from blogging to selling handmade items on Etsy. One easy way to boost your income is to use your social network to your advantage, referring friends to fill out surveys and shop [...]
Chanel is coming out with temporary tattoos, and I’m not sure how to feel about it. As someone with actual, inked tattoos, it’s hard for me not to find fake tattoos a bit offensive. It’s the same way I felt when they put fake ink and piercings on Californication actress Rachel Miner rather than finding [...]
Your environment is a reflection of yourself and vice versa. On top of a clean home, the scents that surround you influence both your own mood and the impression left on your guests. Aromatherapy can be used to treat depression and stress, and has even shown to be effective on dogs! Pamper yourself, your family, [...]
This furniture isn’t really new to me, as it was sitting in my friend Ginger’s apartment the past year. When she announced she was moving, she assigned me a sheet of paper and instructed me to make note of everything I wanted, like a registry. It’s bittersweet, as she no longer lives close by, but [...]
Minnesota Mama is giving one lucky reader the chance to Win a Green Toys Tea Set. Green Toys are made from recycled milk jugs, and the resulting plastic is considered one of the safest, cleanest plastics. I entered this contest for my favorite baby. I adored tea sets as a child (and still do, really!) [...]
Blogger, web designer and housewife living in Portland, OR. Avid thrift shopper, writer, lover of arts and crafts, salmon sashimi, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Expecting a baby boy in September. 
