Freebie Friday!

Enjoy!

Try a free sample of Avery® Label Pads (US)
Cream of wheat sample (US)
Free Kashi sample (US)
Free $17 ConAgra Foods Coupon Booklet (US)

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What happened to West Elm?

I used to blog about West Elm a lot, but I feel like they're getting a bit boring. Well, maybe boring is too strong a word... I have an old W.E. catalog that my mom gave me back in 2004 and I thought their stuff was amazing, so unique! Now I feel like they're another Crate & Barrel: nice, but yawn... They still have some pretty fabric patterns and furniture, but I miss the old West Elm. :(

Modern Bird Feeders

I just adore Joe Papendick's metal birdhouses! I can never decide which design I like best. You can find his work on www.1000markets.com

Tips for better ideas

Rethink Scholarship at Langara 2010 Call for Entries from Rory O'Sullivan and Simon Bruyn on Vimeo.

My husband e-mailed me this video and I think it's so cool. Enjoy!

XOXO

I finally got out of my uncreative funk and made some fun little love robots yesterday, enjoy!

Darling Clementine

Darling Clementine, wow! What an amazing range of work! I only wish I could be that experimental. Oh, and did I mention that I love her home? Looks like someone is thrifty. Check out pictures of her home below or see more on www.designspongeonline.com.

For Darling Clementine's etsy shop click here.

Modern Miniatures

Lindsey of Etsy shop LBRANDTerraria has been hunting for a modern home of her own but with no luck. So she's made her own cute teeny tiny homes!

Etsy find of the day

RCA Vintage Radio $55

Project Runway favorites

I must say I really like this group of designers this season on Project Runway. My favorite dress this week was done by Emilio, I LOVED it! Those red rectangles got my attention. Do you have a favorite designer yet?

I always love a good laugh

These valentine cards are hilarious! If your significant other loves a good laugh check out Etsy shop green porch-lights

Portable Rotary Phone?

Portable Rotary Phone

The infamous Portable Rotary Phone is an original rotary phone that has been modified to be a cellular phone. The Port-O-Rotary has a functional rotary dial, rings the original, loud metallic bells when a call is received, and even has a dial tone!

Phone comes fully assembled and tested. All you have to do is open the phone, insert your SIM card, and turn the unit on! The unit will utilize your phone number and account minutes. The internal cellular module works within any country that has one of the 900MHz, 1800MHz, or 1900MHz cellular bands (90% of the world). The Port-O-Rotary is truly international with up to 15-digit dialing, auto-frequency selection, '+' characters, and PIN # entry for pre-paid cards.

Each Port-O-Rotary is an original rotary phone that has been specially modified. There may be small scratches and scraps on the exterior, also known as 'character'. The battery can run the phone for 4-5 days (yes days) and is charged by an external jack on the rear of the phone (charger included).

Phone Includes:

Main controller board
Ringer module
Cellular module
2000mAh Lithium-Polymer battery
Built-in fast battery charger (2 hour max charge time)
Wall adapter (US spades but is 110-240V rated)
Mini-cellular internal antenna (compatible with North American and European Frequencies)

I'm so ready for all this snow to melt!

Summer/Fall 2008

October 2009

This spring I will finally have some grass growing on my property, hooray! My husband and I purchased our home back in August of 2008 and most of the work we have done has been outside.

The back of my home is all woods and the front yard was all overgrown shrubs so I really wanted my own patch of grass. My husband and I cleared those enormous shrubs/trees and I have been raking out the dirt. Most recently we had large concrete circles professionally poured into the frames we built. Below is what I hope to get my yard looking like this summer. I'm counting the days!

Readers I need some help

I have a bit of a long driveway that looks kind of sad where it meets the curb, so I want to put up a modern stone structure at the entrance that matches the style of the house. I've been looking everywhere, but I can't seem to find any pictures out there of anything I like. I want the structure to also incorporate lighting and a mailbox. If anyone has any pictures that might help please send them my way!

Wire art

Oh, I love that wire butterfly!
Check out more wire designs on Etsy shop MyWireArt.

Atherton Residence

I just love the water feature around this home! I have a small koi pond behind my home that brings me so much joy.

Check out more photo's of this home at www.archdaily.com

E is for eel

I just added another letter E to the bunch, check out more of my animal prints on Etsy. ($14 each)

Freebie Friday

Request the new Room & Board 2010 catalogue. (US)
Rebate for $5 off Glidden paint purchased at Home Depo (US)
(Ends the 18th)
Free sample of Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets (US)
Free Sample of Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer (US)
Free taco from Taco Bell (US)


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Team Conan

Poor Conan...
Many people are getting pretty upset over this late night controversy.
One artist named Mike Mitchell has even made this patriotic poster.

CB2: New Stuff

The colors that CB2 have been using make me yearn for spring time even more! Drools...


Color map pillow $19.95
3-piece lotus candleholder $14.95
Hexpods $9.95 - $19.95
Abacus $149.00

Scotties

Scotties is launching new package designs for their EnviroCare tissue brand, which includes one of my own designs. I heard it will be part of a Costco pack found only in Canada. If you spot one of these please pick some up! I never got any samples and I'm willing to pay or trade for a few boxes.

Boris and Stella

I thought I would share two custom pieces I made for my friend Kevin O'Shea back around Christmas time. These are of his two cats Boris and Stella, aren't they so cute. I heard these two prints were a big hit, I love happy endings!