tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16105131734591437822024-03-13T14:23:02.691-07:00it's beautiful herekristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.comBlogger609125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-84212996152084885832011-06-05T22:17:00.000-07:002011-06-05T22:19:22.285-07:00the hundred dresses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-viQ1MKBwrBw/Texglhs8_QI/AAAAAAAAJsU/vox8fZlW5Tg/s1600/51Y7gQFygQL._BO2%252C204%252C203%252C200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click%252CTopRight%252C35%252C-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-viQ1MKBwrBw/Texglhs8_QI/AAAAAAAAJsU/vox8fZlW5Tg/s1600/51Y7gQFygQL._BO2%252C204%252C203%252C200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click%252CTopRight%252C35%252C-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In 1944 a book called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Dresses-Eleanor-Estes/dp/0152052607/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1307336903&sr=1-1">The Hundred Dresses</a> was published by Harcourt Inc. It was written by Eleanor Estes and Illustrated by Louis Slobodkin. It has since been republished twice, currently with an introduction by Helena Estes. It is a book for children ages 6 and up that teaches kindness, compassion, and standing up for what's right. I have not read the book. But I will be buying it tomorrow!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mjscpKujAvw/Texf52OyLpI/AAAAAAAAJsQ/DOVNEbh1tmA/s1600/hundreddressesgrandma1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mjscpKujAvw/Texf52OyLpI/AAAAAAAAJsQ/DOVNEbh1tmA/s320/hundreddressesgrandma1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I learned of the book through <a href="http://designmom.com/">Design Mom</a>, Gabrielle Blair, who used the book as inspiration to create <a href="http://www.designmom.com/2011/05/a-hundred-dresses-with-grandma/">a family project</a>. Grandma draws the outlines of the dresses and sends them to her granddaughters who then use crayons, watercolors, and their imagination to color the dresses. They intend to complete one hundred dresses. Like the book.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not only do I think these water color dresses are simply divine works of art, I am absolutely smitten with the idea of how a simple art project can bring a family together. So many of us live miles and miles from our parents and grandparents. What an incredibly unique way to bring those lives closer and actually create... together. And it doesn't have to be water color dresses.... there are endless options. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I'm partial to the dresses. Hear that, Grandma?</div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-74694007670969465152011-05-25T22:26:00.001-07:002011-05-25T22:36:10.147-07:00the wanderer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iLoOgS7wmZ8/Td3d4zkJz3I/AAAAAAAAJr0/Ggy8nqZfHEg/s1600/il_570xN.193518322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iLoOgS7wmZ8/Td3d4zkJz3I/AAAAAAAAJr0/Ggy8nqZfHEg/s400/il_570xN.193518322.jpg" width="258" /> </a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I have this poster in a frame next to my bed. I bought it a year or so ago from <a href="http://thewheatfield.etsy.com/">The Wheatfield</a> on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a>.<br />
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And if you've been following me for any portion of my nearly four years on the world-wide web, and have just been redirected back to this blog... you might have some idea why. But just in case you missed one of my surprise moves I'm going to try to help explain the journey here. As quickly as possible so that we can move on already!<br />
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In February of 2007 I left my thriving merchandising job in corporate retail to stay home with my then 3 year old and 7 month old children. Hardest damn decision I ever had to make. But, no doubt in the world, the right one.<br />
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About a year later I started to get a tad <strike>bored</strike> inquisitive. A friend turned me on to blogger and within hours I had started my first blog, a "mommy blog", called <a href="http://duchonblog.blogspot.com/">and the beat goes on...</a><br />
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But the more time I spent surfing blogger the more I missed the fifteen years I'd spent buying, selling, designing & merchandising retail goods. It was only months before I started this blog. it's beautiful here.<br />
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And then I met Etsy. Oh, Etsy. And thus, my shop, <a href="http://zuzugirl.etsy.com/">zuzu girl handmade</a> opened just before the end of 2008. And, you guessed it, the shop required yet another blog so <a href="http://zuzugirlhandmade.blogspot.com/">zuzu girl handmade</a> was conceived. <br />
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The last three years have been a whirlwind. A delightful, confusing, challenging, wandering whirlwind. The kids will both be in elementary school this fall, the marriage to a man I've called boyfriend, best friend and husband for the last 22 years is soon to be dissolved, and I'm headed back to the glamorous world of corporate retail. <br />
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And that brings us pretty darn close to the present. The shop will be closing in a week or two, and the blogs are being culled down. Again.<br />
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But I'm not going anywhere. I might confuse the hell out of you with all my changes but you can't get rid of me that easily. I've had far too much fun here! In fact I've *met* some of the loveliest friends through blogger, Etsy and facebook over the last three years and I wouldn't trade that for anything. <br />
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So, while I no longer have anything to sell you... I sure have lots to share with you.<br />
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I love pretty little things, vintage goodness, mid-century modern decor, stylish kids, clever crafts, everything Etsy and coffee. Oh, how I love coffee.<br />
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I hope you will join me on my continued little adventure...<br />
it's going to be beautiful here!</div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-45803460289249552102011-05-05T16:00:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.492-07:00happy cinco de mayo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2UZ-Bf_WMyU/TcMq9qjLnOI/AAAAAAAAJqg/iKM0HTk-1VA/s1600/hellhoundvintage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2UZ-Bf_WMyU/TcMq9qjLnOI/AAAAAAAAJqg/iKM0HTk-1VA/s400/hellhoundvintage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hellhoundvintage.etsy.com/">hell hound vintage</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-woaktYy2hj0/TcMq_qw4GEI/AAAAAAAAJqo/rJOUOJoIcl0/s1600/sandfibers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-woaktYy2hj0/TcMq_qw4GEI/AAAAAAAAJqo/rJOUOJoIcl0/s400/sandfibers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sandfibers.etsy.com/">sand fibers</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qEOlhUJPR3Q/TcMq-lreb4I/AAAAAAAAJqk/9Ys4LQ5tPHM/s1600/u+lucky+girl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qEOlhUJPR3Q/TcMq-lreb4I/AAAAAAAAJqk/9Ys4LQ5tPHM/s400/u+lucky+girl.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://uluckygirl.etsy.com%20/">u lucky girl</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-py9ZZN7vPZw/TcMrBMMfZWI/AAAAAAAAJqs/83LDInsDLL8/s1600/wink+artisans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-py9ZZN7vPZw/TcMrBMMfZWI/AAAAAAAAJqs/83LDInsDLL8/s400/wink+artisans.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://winkartisans.etsy.com/">wink artisans</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing you a fun-filled cinco de mayo from zuzu girl... and sharing some of our favorite Mexican inspired Etsy finds!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-81459385155296548542011-05-03T22:19:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.492-07:00random tuesday.<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>a few things I kinda sorta loathe today...</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. falling asleep while trying to comfort a child to sleep... only to wake in a fog with a million things to do before I can actually go back to sleep myself.</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. going to a favorite restaurant and feeling the need to order something different off the menu... only to realize why you always order the same damn thing.</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. heartburn. especially when caused by #2. </div><div style="text-align: left;">4. foul mouthed young children. I mean way too young. and, kinda sorta, their parents.</div><div style="text-align: left;">5. coffee shop patrons that bring long lists. I lack patience. especially before my fix.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>a few things that kinda make up for all the other things above...</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. a perfectly picked and ripened strawberry. just one will do it.</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. the blatant honesty of an innocent child. can't beat it. even if you don't want to hear what they have to say!</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. windows down. sun shining. and a sweet tuned cranked way up.</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. when someone holds the door open for you at a coffee shop, knowing damn well it means you will now be ahead of them in line.</div><div style="text-align: left;">5. snorty puppy stretches.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, and this <a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2010/09/box-and-some-sticks.html">wooden spoon theater</a> is super cute tonight...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDa1OG6zAGg/TcDgp5-5axI/AAAAAAAAJqY/crEb-m1WOj8/s1600/4951418099_ee8efcb500_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDa1OG6zAGg/TcDgp5-5axI/AAAAAAAAJqY/crEb-m1WOj8/s640/4951418099_ee8efcb500_b.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sJaMysHqmxg/TcDgsehV5LI/AAAAAAAAJqc/kkILOMdB3cc/s1600/4951417015_f1c20f1d4c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sJaMysHqmxg/TcDgsehV5LI/AAAAAAAAJqc/kkILOMdB3cc/s400/4951417015_f1c20f1d4c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-46884221657690368362011-05-02T22:21:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.492-07:00dreamy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I4g0q_Ya4kE/Tb-QvxXuh5I/AAAAAAAAJqU/bqwsBZnRnM8/s1600/18565824_mNRy6HxR_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I4g0q_Ya4kE/Tb-QvxXuh5I/AAAAAAAAJqU/bqwsBZnRnM8/s400/18565824_mNRy6HxR_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Absolutely loving<a href="http://onwithmylouboutins.tumblr.com/post/5099340680"> this handbag</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone know who makes it or how unaffordable it is so I can dream in more detail?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-90291646857439094822011-05-02T22:03:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.493-07:00modern handmade child<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X06rbPMn62U/Tb-L_T47QsI/AAAAAAAAJqM/DmQR-a3Kv1I/s1600/mhc-mag-summer-2011-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X06rbPMn62U/Tb-L_T47QsI/AAAAAAAAJqM/DmQR-a3Kv1I/s320/mhc-mag-summer-2011-cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The summer issue of <a href="http://modernhandmadechild.com/">Modern Handmade Child</a> went live today!</div><div style="text-align: center;">And, while I do have a vested interest in the magazine as one of the contributing editors, I do have to say that it's one of the best issues yet. Fun fashion, stylish decor, yummy recipes and plenty of do-it-yourself ideas for the long summer ahead. And, yes, it's all handmade.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-20963211595770345952011-04-28T21:02:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.493-07:00the ultimate sanctuary<div style="text-align: center;">Question of the day.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If I buy the kids a really cool teepee...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Can I <strike>nap</strike> play in it?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JhnbQaWsDPg/Tbo2fO-BaMI/AAAAAAAAJp8/uZaW4j47Dtc/s1600/17468994_UohehPg5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JhnbQaWsDPg/Tbo2fO-BaMI/AAAAAAAAJp8/uZaW4j47Dtc/s640/17468994_UohehPg5_c.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rikshawdesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/sweet-dreams.html"> rickshaw design</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IBgaEC-aqW8/Tbo2fwUtVcI/AAAAAAAAJqA/yTlwOnzQpI0/s1600/9836736_KC0aZszK_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IBgaEC-aqW8/Tbo2fwUtVcI/AAAAAAAAJqA/yTlwOnzQpI0/s640/9836736_KC0aZszK_c.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/somethingshidinginhere/4302559442/sizes/l/in/faves-marshmallow1234/">somethings hiding in here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P8tK1eqUPIY/Tbo3PvQoDAI/AAAAAAAAJqE/HBGqAYf_rdA/s1600/15362079_OBTvWgrc_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P8tK1eqUPIY/Tbo3PvQoDAI/AAAAAAAAJqE/HBGqAYf_rdA/s400/15362079_OBTvWgrc_c.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/3754388">we heart it</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1aE9oT05_s8/Tbo4AvXFeRI/AAAAAAAAJqI/z_MN2j0TpKQ/s1600/4505750_Vg1S7QJw_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1aE9oT05_s8/Tbo4AvXFeRI/AAAAAAAAJqI/z_MN2j0TpKQ/s640/4505750_Vg1S7QJw_c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uglyisthenewpretty/4664526933/">flickr</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-59781383630092548192011-04-28T20:51:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.493-07:00heart garland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j8yY9GOcK7g/Tbo1AbbbzLI/AAAAAAAAJp4/zcnzZfhfSSY/s1600/decoration-paper-punch-heart-garland-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j8yY9GOcK7g/Tbo1AbbbzLI/AAAAAAAAJp4/zcnzZfhfSSY/s640/decoration-paper-punch-heart-garland-1.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Moral of the story? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Never throw away the paint swatch cards. </div><div style="text-align: center;">courtesy of <a href="http://www.ohcrafts.net/decoration-paper-punch-heart-garland.php">oh! crafts</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-67084032658637196852011-04-27T19:18:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.493-07:00wordful wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1uGpoNrTmxo/TbjMPIWzJLI/AAAAAAAAJpc/hp9Yx0rBbG4/s1600/17104158_F8QKjEKv_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1uGpoNrTmxo/TbjMPIWzJLI/AAAAAAAAJpc/hp9Yx0rBbG4/s1600/17104158_F8QKjEKv_c.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_p-3znbpGM4/TbjNRxMy57I/AAAAAAAAJpg/aH3IK6Xkqlw/s1600/17001297_XnlfMY7B_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_p-3znbpGM4/TbjNRxMy57I/AAAAAAAAJpg/aH3IK6Xkqlw/s320/17001297_XnlfMY7B_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WCJRjVK20Iw/TbjNvTaik6I/AAAAAAAAJpk/k9jvGf_fd2M/s1600/16186969_DqrX1A7j_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WCJRjVK20Iw/TbjNvTaik6I/AAAAAAAAJpk/k9jvGf_fd2M/s320/16186969_DqrX1A7j_c.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fXATaI43FY/TbjOKjUnhiI/AAAAAAAAJpo/wAbzakjpz6M/s1600/215710_10150184006979513_43085354512_6688961_2020413_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fXATaI43FY/TbjOKjUnhiI/AAAAAAAAJpo/wAbzakjpz6M/s1600/215710_10150184006979513_43085354512_6688961_2020413_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FpBFf0a1p3E/TbjOL3TFXBI/AAAAAAAAJps/WKBLITvoTkQ/s1600/2940224_1lKYOQ0K_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FpBFf0a1p3E/TbjOL3TFXBI/AAAAAAAAJps/WKBLITvoTkQ/s320/2940224_1lKYOQ0K_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i88cOP09FRU/TbjON28M4EI/AAAAAAAAJpw/hZsfzIY7PtM/s1600/16840737_2nr1LclG_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i88cOP09FRU/TbjON28M4EI/AAAAAAAAJpw/hZsfzIY7PtM/s320/16840737_2nr1LclG_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">original images and resources all available on <a href="http://pinterest.com/zuzugirl">pinterest</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-33781589680135548412011-04-26T20:09:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.493-07:00puppets + shoes?<div style="text-align: center;">Tonight I attended a pre-school fundraiser. There was a puppet show for the kids at which time the parents could either... A. join their kids on the grass to watch (not happening. not that I don't adore my kids but puppets? not so much.) B. socialize quietly in the back with other parents (definitely did some of that) C. walk around and check out other women's shoes (turns out this was the fun part!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So now I'm in a shoe groove. Figured I'd share a couple fun finds I stumbled upon while trying to find the blush colored steve madden serenite on line. So that you might groove too....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MC1KyQlsaK0/TbeGO4AeNyI/AAAAAAAAJpI/4So5XHrYiwM/s1600/zappos+%2526+nordies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MC1KyQlsaK0/TbeGO4AeNyI/AAAAAAAAJpI/4So5XHrYiwM/s640/zappos+%2526+nordies.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">steve madden serenite. available at <a href="http://nordstroms.com/">nordstroms</a> & <a href="http://zappos.com/">zappos</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(and highly recommended by two moms.)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uE5ZlQPTUbM/TbeGRG0k3hI/AAAAAAAAJpM/nbUlUM-Tl04/s1600/madison+harding+rosemary+-+piperlime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uE5ZlQPTUbM/TbeGRG0k3hI/AAAAAAAAJpM/nbUlUM-Tl04/s400/madison+harding+rosemary+-+piperlime.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> madison harding rosemary. available at <a href="http://piperlime.com/">piperlime</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hm1TvkH9TLw/TbeGSMuEq3I/AAAAAAAAJpQ/v72-_R6jOKk/s1600/stuartweitzman+x-ray.+nordies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hm1TvkH9TLw/TbeGSMuEq3I/AAAAAAAAJpQ/v72-_R6jOKk/s640/stuartweitzman+x-ray.+nordies.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> stuart weitzman x-ray. available at <a href="http://nordstroms.com/">nordstroms</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TnQuNz_I_4M/TbeGTlretrI/AAAAAAAAJpU/lYv3hOeEaJw/s1600/topography+sandals%252C+antrho.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TnQuNz_I_4M/TbeGTlretrI/AAAAAAAAJpU/lYv3hOeEaJw/s640/topography+sandals%252C+antrho.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> topography sandals. available at <a href="http://anthropologie.com/">anthropologie</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uQwsLi4BpWY/TbeGVdtJnfI/AAAAAAAAJpY/LexXG09EjDo/s1600/calabassas+clogs+anthro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uQwsLi4BpWY/TbeGVdtJnfI/AAAAAAAAJpY/LexXG09EjDo/s640/calabassas+clogs+anthro.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> calabassas clogs. available at <a href="http://anthropologie.com/">anthropologie</a>.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-34936882713108961562011-04-25T14:03:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.494-07:00monday love...<div style="text-align: center;">Ah, Monday. I'm fully recovered from a tough battle with a nasty stomach bug. (Still not sure I actually won but at least I got up after the count!) And I'm now ready to greet a brand new sunshiny week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Today I'm loving lots of things. Including these....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N5oh1scIgXo/TbXe-QNNeKI/AAAAAAAAJos/TLJ1k_EqV5E/s1600/16441985_X01Ozds9_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N5oh1scIgXo/TbXe-QNNeKI/AAAAAAAAJos/TLJ1k_EqV5E/s640/16441985_X01Ozds9_c.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">inspiring bedroom featured on <a href="http://www.homedit.com/ordinal-dresser-for-a-vintage-decor/">homedit</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uyH5NROg-_Q/TbXe_GGxFMI/AAAAAAAAJow/M1Zg_hAHycM/s1600/16400855_WZh1xHHa_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uyH5NROg-_Q/TbXe_GGxFMI/AAAAAAAAJow/M1Zg_hAHycM/s640/16400855_WZh1xHHa_c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">branch bookcase featured on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ringelblume/5515996818/">flickr</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NiYv7kO-dIA/TbXfAdEK-dI/AAAAAAAAJo0/-OE8DXXnaOs/s1600/16279035_2IqbMQ4y_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NiYv7kO-dIA/TbXfAdEK-dI/AAAAAAAAJo0/-OE8DXXnaOs/s640/16279035_2IqbMQ4y_c.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">mid century goodness featured on <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/86189/Living-Room--living-room-new-york">houzz</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xnS07of7lgs/TbXfDIPSXmI/AAAAAAAAJo8/5rzYPnzMVs0/s1600/16276559_KDL0R8Ib_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xnS07of7lgs/TbXfDIPSXmI/AAAAAAAAJo8/5rzYPnzMVs0/s640/16276559_KDL0R8Ib_c.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">dreamy yellow kitchen featured on <a href="http://www.urbanstylevibes.com/2011/04/happy-easter.html">urban style vibes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sXo4rrXI4Ng/TbXfEC2bD0I/AAAAAAAAJpA/oTxXzOKB8aA/s1600/15402369_mQrvb598_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sXo4rrXI4Ng/TbXfEC2bD0I/AAAAAAAAJpA/oTxXzOKB8aA/s640/15402369_mQrvb598_c.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">fringe moccasin boot by <a href="http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/productID/934fe1dd-17d4-4071-9316-73c0fddfc872/categoryID/9aa7eb51-32dd-4437-b3b2-8efbed3aea1e?cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliates-_-ThisNext-_-Free%20People%20Dresses%20and%20Skirts">free people</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(and it's probably a good thing it's sold out because as much as I wish, I really don't have the ankles to pull this off... sigh)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DLf7aAdrmAc/TbXfE974ZSI/AAAAAAAAJpE/uAGChUSdP3M/s1600/14533079_c5DzR5eA_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DLf7aAdrmAc/TbXfE974ZSI/AAAAAAAAJpE/uAGChUSdP3M/s400/14533079_c5DzR5eA_c.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and... a choice by <a href="http://healthyfitandtoned.tumblr.com/post/4506204398">healthy & fit</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-76316759516765747042011-04-20T19:17:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.494-07:00dreamy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kCuMSzwlRDk/Ta-SsTxDB4I/AAAAAAAAJn4/jfFs9V-zD2c/s1600/15344875_xibmDxcD_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kCuMSzwlRDk/Ta-SsTxDB4I/AAAAAAAAJn4/jfFs9V-zD2c/s400/15344875_xibmDxcD_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/inspiration/inspiration-backyard-escapes-144588"> apartment therapy</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG5GDDxUCCg/Ta-StyGCWII/AAAAAAAAJn8/KE4AmHDAtLc/s1600/12811663_LiqNzizl_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG5GDDxUCCg/Ta-StyGCWII/AAAAAAAAJn8/KE4AmHDAtLc/s400/12811663_LiqNzizl_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/12811663/"> pinterest</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aZKrQg2xRgg/Ta-Su2FRZvI/AAAAAAAAJoA/ihAj5RB_Hvk/s1600/15133130_BY0CB5yC_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aZKrQg2xRgg/Ta-Su2FRZvI/AAAAAAAAJoA/ihAj5RB_Hvk/s400/15133130_BY0CB5yC_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/169378"> style me pretty</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nJw4-U3rt_Y/Ta-Sv7I6lXI/AAAAAAAAJoE/J0NGOirgdTw/s1600/13733294_VDlseIVh_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nJw4-U3rt_Y/Ta-Sv7I6lXI/AAAAAAAAJoE/J0NGOirgdTw/s400/13733294_VDlseIVh_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://greeneyed.com/2011/03/spring/">green eyed monster </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanna go there tomorrow. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Which one? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't care. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You pick. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Or I'd be happy to road trip to them all.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dreamy...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-20547995004221329122011-04-15T18:57:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.494-07:00home sweet home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PA-NKNIOi9s/Taj1KSIXHyI/AAAAAAAAJnE/wd0IuVFoJvA/s1600/IMG_6525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PA-NKNIOi9s/Taj1KSIXHyI/AAAAAAAAJnE/wd0IuVFoJvA/s400/IMG_6525.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mm5IKsQy73A/Taj1YP1lAHI/AAAAAAAAJnU/0QXTYWGpoDE/s1600/IMG_6578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mm5IKsQy73A/Taj1YP1lAHI/AAAAAAAAJnU/0QXTYWGpoDE/s400/IMG_6578.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JCTuLb84kPQ/Taj1Sd9EgiI/AAAAAAAAJnQ/frXXU_9-dPw/s1600/IMG_6571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JCTuLb84kPQ/Taj1Sd9EgiI/AAAAAAAAJnQ/frXXU_9-dPw/s400/IMG_6571.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EH6pV_BO0QA/Taj1cnJs8OI/AAAAAAAAJnY/vYFAUxMv9TY/s1600/IMG_6581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EH6pV_BO0QA/Taj1cnJs8OI/AAAAAAAAJnY/vYFAUxMv9TY/s400/IMG_6581.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c2-3b48g6ow/Taj1NlnShxI/AAAAAAAAJnI/_FRPJRDrL_M/s1600/IMG_6565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c2-3b48g6ow/Taj1NlnShxI/AAAAAAAAJnI/_FRPJRDrL_M/s400/IMG_6565.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zAd-Afw076g/Taj1i8VkCOI/AAAAAAAAJng/tTxbwJae1LE/s1600/IMG_6597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zAd-Afw076g/Taj1i8VkCOI/AAAAAAAAJng/tTxbwJae1LE/s400/IMG_6597.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">After sharing a few photos of a party I threw last weekend some of my facebook fans wanted to know more about the house. I had to wait until it was clean again to take some shots for you... but then I ran out of daylight. I'll try to get a few more nooks and crannies documented for you this weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We will begin renovating the master bedroom and bath in the next month or so and I'll be sure to walk you through the before and after process. Trust me. The before is not pretty.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the complete album, visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.10150174370069513.303776.43085354512#%21/photos.php?id=43085354512">zuzu girl facebook photo album</a> entitled "zuzu girl house tour".<br /><br />And now I'm going to go plant myself on the comfy sofa (not yet pictured) and celebrate the beginning of a long, relaxing weekend. I hope yours is simply delightful as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ta-ta for now...</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-44183202436917288462011-04-13T20:40:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.494-07:00industrial wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2KY8P-9cC_Y/TaZsMcHwA0I/AAAAAAAAJnA/08FsI_G9_oc/s1600/vintage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2KY8P-9cC_Y/TaZsMcHwA0I/AAAAAAAAJnA/08FsI_G9_oc/s400/vintage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Due credit for all these fabulous furniture pieces on <a href="http://pinterest.com/zuzugirl/baby-and-child-inspiration-boards/">this board</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/zuzugirl/">my pinterest page</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-84951195545215766752011-04-12T22:28:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.494-07:00letter love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HFJ4tlyjAtQ/TaUwwYCHm7I/AAAAAAAAJmk/8_5dNHpPMXU/s1600/5825150_8luBAl5S_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HFJ4tlyjAtQ/TaUwwYCHm7I/AAAAAAAAJmk/8_5dNHpPMXU/s640/5825150_8luBAl5S_c.jpg" width="395" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blogg.aftonbladet.se/inredning?page=2&pageSize=10#"> inrednings blog</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmuC-VA4eqQ/TaUxx_7k-xI/AAAAAAAAJm8/Wssa4IS0dfc/s1600/7051140_8bFDnWjh_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmuC-VA4eqQ/TaUxx_7k-xI/AAAAAAAAJm8/Wssa4IS0dfc/s400/7051140_8bFDnWjh_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://frenchbydesign.blogspot.com/"> french by design</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ebBIwsi87lQ/TaUw4ALWYgI/AAAAAAAAJmw/CHnWvsmTYRY/s1600/wemadethis.typepad.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ebBIwsi87lQ/TaUw4ALWYgI/AAAAAAAAJmw/CHnWvsmTYRY/s400/wemadethis.typepad.com.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://wemadethis.typepad.com/"> we made this</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e-fWzhA_meQ/TaUw7Sc-UpI/AAAAAAAAJm0/4hihf4Tr2C4/s1600/pinterest.com%253Apin%253A660061%253A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e-fWzhA_meQ/TaUw7Sc-UpI/AAAAAAAAJm0/4hihf4Tr2C4/s400/pinterest.com%253Apin%253A660061%253A.jpg" width="299" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/660061/">pinterest </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K5wBv6ztYfg/TaUw_kmcAYI/AAAAAAAAJm4/8Hvk_pJx26s/s1600/edieslab.etsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K5wBv6ztYfg/TaUw_kmcAYI/AAAAAAAAJm4/8Hvk_pJx26s/s320/edieslab.etsy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://edieslab.etsy.com/">edies lab</a> via etsy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving the big, bold letters popping up everywhere these days.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Metal, distressed wood, painted. Loving them all. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The bigger. The better. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm dreaming of a big ass letter for our house too. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And I know just the place to "find" one.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you there Dad? It's me, Kristi...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-32136246479025775622011-04-11T22:09:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.495-07:00chevron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o4bzcEyHiuA/TaPbt9aLDgI/AAAAAAAAJmM/8cJV0HTx0lA/s1600/4362223469_7e2359273a_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o4bzcEyHiuA/TaPbt9aLDgI/AAAAAAAAJmM/8cJV0HTx0lA/s640/4362223469_7e2359273a_o.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/"> made by girl</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qh5MkkHCyWI/TaPbverm6HI/AAAAAAAAJmQ/UM9kJ9IdsPk/s1600/il_570xN.224156777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qh5MkkHCyWI/TaPbverm6HI/AAAAAAAAJmQ/UM9kJ9IdsPk/s400/il_570xN.224156777.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/aedrieloriginals"> aedriel originals</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4D2nPHJnHBo/TaPc6jdwgpI/AAAAAAAAJmc/qCyyzB9l2hA/s1600/il_570xN.228487828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4D2nPHJnHBo/TaPc6jdwgpI/AAAAAAAAJmc/qCyyzB9l2hA/s400/il_570xN.228487828.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70359935/card-set-technicolor"> wit and whistle</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8PhoaUk-Lhg/TaPbxvv49eI/AAAAAAAAJmY/e2j-byzvm8k/s1600/19932706_095_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8PhoaUk-Lhg/TaPbxvv49eI/AAAAAAAAJmY/e2j-byzvm8k/s640/19932706_095_b.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=19932706&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS"> anthropologie</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTyEzMiqDAQ/TaPeMYB59GI/AAAAAAAAJmg/ZDh3BFaaAK8/s1600/downward-chevron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTyEzMiqDAQ/TaPeMYB59GI/AAAAAAAAJmg/ZDh3BFaaAK8/s1600/downward-chevron.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ericaweiner.com/item.php?item_id=410&category_id=21"> erica weiner jewelry</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chevron. It's everywhere. And if you haven't already noticed that well, you clearly haven't been looking. From home decor to paper goods. Table top to apparel. It's not just a fabric anymore folks... And I love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-33267500833318365022011-04-11T21:36:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.495-07:00diy monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQlZMtsLx4o/TaPWjkBwXnI/AAAAAAAAJmI/F9DOAt-Y4to/s1600/recyled_tshirt_scarf_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQlZMtsLx4o/TaPWjkBwXnI/AAAAAAAAJmI/F9DOAt-Y4to/s400/recyled_tshirt_scarf_web.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Or Tuesday. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am a night time blogger. Which is not a great thing when you live hours behind much of the world. But you can do this yourself any time you please. Cause it's super cute. And can't get much easier. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So go recycle some of those old t-shirts hanging out in the depths of your closet. Or steal some of his. He won't notice! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Detailed instructions and photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.methodhome.com/blog/getting-crafty-hipster-scarves">method</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-67911282818131809352011-04-08T20:28:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.495-07:00fabulous friday. (finally!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ioAR2mQAtcE/TZ_QmqR9poI/AAAAAAAAJlw/S36Y0xC0WYA/s1600/539066321_3fbe3bef15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ioAR2mQAtcE/TZ_QmqR9poI/AAAAAAAAJlw/S36Y0xC0WYA/s400/539066321_3fbe3bef15.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yEXNM-fYPq0/TZ_QnxY1u-I/AAAAAAAAJl0/mZDkcNhjv8g/s1600/cards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yEXNM-fYPq0/TZ_QnxY1u-I/AAAAAAAAJl0/mZDkcNhjv8g/s400/cards.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">vintage card catalog craft storage by <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/organizing/bits-bobbins-card-catalog-organizer-025864">bits & bobbins </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">via apartment therapy</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wp6mI13rNM/TZ_Qp201MQI/AAAAAAAAJl4/93qBEEmbMZM/s1600/12625991_ydYLjXU1_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wp6mI13rNM/TZ_Qp201MQI/AAAAAAAAJl4/93qBEEmbMZM/s400/12625991_ydYLjXU1_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Y2UW-8c4mI/TZ_Qrf0F_sI/AAAAAAAAJl8/XyXjH-jrv-8/s1600/10251414_VOErmFFG_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Y2UW-8c4mI/TZ_Qrf0F_sI/AAAAAAAAJl8/XyXjH-jrv-8/s400/10251414_VOErmFFG_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">living room photo wall by<a href="http://tarawhitney.com/justbeblogged/2008/06/opam-may-08-photo-wall-in-living-room-after/"> tara whitney</a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wd0EGfM4CrA/TZ_QszN5IpI/AAAAAAAAJmA/n2cm6gZenHE/s1600/vintageavocado.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wd0EGfM4CrA/TZ_QszN5IpI/AAAAAAAAJmA/n2cm6gZenHE/s400/vintageavocado.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4flMUZ_QRag/TZ_QuJQ4_XI/AAAAAAAAJmE/PfAZAmjne1M/s1600/il_570xN.233872801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4flMUZ_QRag/TZ_QuJQ4_XI/AAAAAAAAJmE/PfAZAmjne1M/s400/il_570xN.233872801.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">mid-century storage cabinet by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71647825/mid-century-storage-cabinet?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=mid+century+modern&ga_noautofacet=1&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage%2Ffurniture">vintage avacado</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-83431275114828313072011-04-07T21:52:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.495-07:00and I quote...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DrFkd1nFvoU/TZ6SUid3R9I/AAAAAAAAJlg/nikXiACFmNY/s1600/tumblr_ks3h8ftM4g1qa9u6ko1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DrFkd1nFvoU/TZ6SUid3R9I/AAAAAAAAJlg/nikXiACFmNY/s400/tumblr_ks3h8ftM4g1qa9u6ko1_500.jpg" width="397" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://anditslove.tumblr.com/post/223236908">and it's love </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-501POcvjy_Y/TZ6SCe2w-2I/AAAAAAAAJlc/8AJP-mFUBGA/s1600/il_570xN.233450792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-501POcvjy_Y/TZ6SCe2w-2I/AAAAAAAAJlc/8AJP-mFUBGA/s640/il_570xN.233450792.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70039454/i-love-you-more-than-diet-coke"> retro stilleto</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M3iaM_9SB6o/TZ6TN_TT7JI/AAAAAAAAJlk/wRYsP1FBOnY/s1600/tumblr_lb98rl1yT71qzx5i0o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M3iaM_9SB6o/TZ6TN_TT7JI/AAAAAAAAJlk/wRYsP1FBOnY/s1600/tumblr_lb98rl1yT71qzx5i0o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://quote-book.tumblr.com/post/1461478532">quote book</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GW4ztQSgOGw/TZ6T4k-4-LI/AAAAAAAAJlo/fa0hEs6ZMjg/s1600/12334388_t5kYx0MO_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="363" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GW4ztQSgOGw/TZ6T4k-4-LI/AAAAAAAAJlo/fa0hEs6ZMjg/s400/12334388_t5kYx0MO_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/12334388/">pinterest</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and tonight's all time favorite...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9GdtKu7SHTo/TZ6UXqy6CxI/AAAAAAAAJls/nwEVC65VYEY/s1600/il_570xN.231518049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9GdtKu7SHTo/TZ6UXqy6CxI/AAAAAAAAJls/nwEVC65VYEY/s640/il_570xN.231518049.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71085919/i-am-a-big-deal-no2-11x14-print?ref=fp_ph_4&src=favitm">parada creations</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-72364037565840059682011-04-07T13:00:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.495-07:00change is good!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6-TyWo7WAuM/TZ4VKgp5pNI/AAAAAAAAJlM/xMZnNpO4aaY/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6-TyWo7WAuM/TZ4VKgp5pNI/AAAAAAAAJlM/xMZnNpO4aaY/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Let's cut right to the chase. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm closing my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/zuzugirl">zuzu girl handmade Etsy shop.</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are a million and one reasons why this is a good thing. And a few reasons why it is not. But I'm convinced. Change is good.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've got a few things up my sleeve. Which one will shake out is still to be determined but I just know it will be great. And I plan on hanging out to tell you what it is. See, I'm a serial shopper, stylist, merchandiser & blogger so I'm going nowhere. I just won't have anything to sell you personally. But now I may have a little more time to tell you where to find other good stuff or how to make it yourself. And that, my friends, is a good thing too!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I don't have an exact date yet for when our doors will shut but I can promise there won't be a fire sale. We love our merchandise far too much. But from here on out, all my fabulous facebook and blogger friends may use the coupon code "CHANGEISGOOD" for 20% off anything in the shop. Just in case you want to stock up for 2011 Christmas presents now. (Just imagine the sense of accomplishment you will feel!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> If you like our style, we hope you'll hang on with us even after the shop is closed. Follow our <a href="http://facebook.com/zuzugirl">facebook page.</a> Read our blog. Be inspired. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And anxiously await what we've got coming next...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-85854788078058124922011-04-06T23:20:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.495-07:00not so mellow yellow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jcT-uoH1ubc/TZ1WM-FxWqI/AAAAAAAAJk0/YEjt3lUnUBY/s1600/8055858_ahQqPoQ7_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jcT-uoH1ubc/TZ1WM-FxWqI/AAAAAAAAJk0/YEjt3lUnUBY/s1600/8055858_ahQqPoQ7_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lovelyspaces.com/2011/02/grey-and-yellow/">lovely spaces</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5dtMDImVtl4/TZ1WWaDgRsI/AAAAAAAAJk8/0SSXu0O1wcU/s1600/8141577_56MtVhU4_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5dtMDImVtl4/TZ1WWaDgRsI/AAAAAAAAJk8/0SSXu0O1wcU/s1600/8141577_56MtVhU4_c.jpg" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/hbx0610-outdoor-yellow-chairs-larette-de-79444699.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/outdoor-room-design-ideas&usg=__WVyF0ky_6gEjMVFCtUio_vjzJIk=&h=360&w=460&sz=59&hl=en&start=128&sig2=8xp88tcWioTuyXjkcY1pnQ&zoom=1&tbnid=AUTXLv3icJ5aFM:&tbnh=132&tbnw=172&ei=Y9l7TeTUHM2ztwfznrS6BQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Doutdoor%2Bdining%2Brooms%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1245%26bih%3D601%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=315&vpy=229&dur=10606&hovh=199&hovw=254&tx=172&ty=219&oei=GNh7Td6rLYWM0QHlh5CIBA&page=8&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:128">house beautiful</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUsfajRIr0o/TZ1WlXN04tI/AAAAAAAAJlA/iAdj39OHN2M/s1600/4828109_b8qktJej_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUsfajRIr0o/TZ1WlXN04tI/AAAAAAAAJlA/iAdj39OHN2M/s640/4828109_b8qktJej_c.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amberinteriordesign.blogspot.com/2010/12/banquette.html">amber interiors</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VAmmzPrebsg/TZ1XXXLjG4I/AAAAAAAAJlE/_4D-bkD5-j8/s1600/5728972_bXfRXHi8_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VAmmzPrebsg/TZ1XXXLjG4I/AAAAAAAAJlE/_4D-bkD5-j8/s640/5728972_bXfRXHi8_c.jpg" width="459" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/07/sneak-peek-best-of-bathrooms.html"> design sponge</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to say, I've never been a huge fan of yellow. Never found anything wrong with it either. It's just one of those colors I never thought all that much about. Until recently. I find it appearing everywhere. And wow. Is it fun! Not sure I'm going to run out and paint my bedroom yellow but it's certainly got me thinking sunshiny thoughts...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-28905358222899056042011-04-05T19:20:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.496-07:00diy pencil block<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IWUY1rmZ4U8/TZvJuKWi12I/AAAAAAAAIy0/vF67HXPU9TM/s1600/IMG_6045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IWUY1rmZ4U8/TZvJuKWi12I/AAAAAAAAIy0/vF67HXPU9TM/s400/IMG_6045.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0TTW7al4j3Q/TZvJ2t7E_GI/AAAAAAAAIy8/YSzH0gURAYQ/s1600/IMG_6041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0TTW7al4j3Q/TZvJ2t7E_GI/AAAAAAAAIy8/YSzH0gURAYQ/s400/IMG_6041.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QZr9eAeXWsg/TZvJykRu7uI/AAAAAAAAIy4/M1PJi6cDAjo/s1600/IMG_6040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QZr9eAeXWsg/TZvJykRu7uI/AAAAAAAAIy4/M1PJi6cDAjo/s400/IMG_6040.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GenjzLIg_3s/TZvJ9XW-v4I/AAAAAAAAIzE/dU01FnniH7w/s1600/IMG_6044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GenjzLIg_3s/TZvJ9XW-v4I/AAAAAAAAIzE/dU01FnniH7w/s400/IMG_6044.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcJVx1rW-Oo/TZvKBv3iXeI/AAAAAAAAIzI/QJ1-Zpf1wJs/s1600/IMG_6047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcJVx1rW-Oo/TZvKBv3iXeI/AAAAAAAAIzI/QJ1-Zpf1wJs/s400/IMG_6047.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Well, technically you can do it yourself. I actually emailed my handy (and very generous) father and asked him to do it for me but...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are several varieties of these sold on Etsy. For a boatload of money. I fell in love with the concept but was determined not to pay that sort of money for a block of wood. And basically, that's all you need. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can simply buy a 4x4 and sand it down or you can plane a piece of wood to your desired size, which is what my dad did. My pencil block is spray lacquered but you could paint of stain it any color you desire. Do this FIRST. If you try to paint it after the holes are drilled the paint will just drip down into the holes. Not pretty.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My dad put painters tape on one side of the wood and marked where the holes would go. He then drilled through tape. This helps eliminate any burrs or cracks around the holes. As far as drills go, a hand drill will work, but if you have a drill press that would (apparently) be a better option. I'm not terribly well informed on drills but this is what the pro told me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to measure the items you want to place in the holes before drilling. You could use these blocks for pencils, markers, makeup brushes or even kitchen utensils. But I personally found the rainbow of pencils the most visually appealing. Now lets see how long they stay color blocked as photographed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy crafting...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-61175648690317882982011-04-01T19:06:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.496-07:00friday. finally!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S-JqI2jIxRQ/TZaDVeAu_tI/AAAAAAAAIyc/pMVnJHRDPgI/s1600/emma+lamb.etsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S-JqI2jIxRQ/TZaDVeAu_tI/AAAAAAAAIyc/pMVnJHRDPgI/s400/emma+lamb.etsy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kml9PCWwUCM/TZaDXLjkPZI/AAAAAAAAIyg/xQEu0oFdev8/s1600/ohdeedoh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kml9PCWwUCM/TZaDXLjkPZI/AAAAAAAAIyg/xQEu0oFdev8/s400/ohdeedoh.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Lo9xyMZONk/TZaDYCLWg0I/AAAAAAAAIyk/DGwLSH9eGLo/s1600/palomasnest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Lo9xyMZONk/TZaDYCLWg0I/AAAAAAAAIyk/DGwLSH9eGLo/s400/palomasnest.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wXCfPjcj61o/TZaDal2PHJI/AAAAAAAAIyo/rht6L_SLdPw/s1600/designspongeonline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wXCfPjcj61o/TZaDal2PHJI/AAAAAAAAIyo/rht6L_SLdPw/s400/designspongeonline.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jdfeh8i4XF8/TZaDcJWT_jI/AAAAAAAAIys/CA_tUp0GnPw/s1600/littlehome.bigcartel.com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="156" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jdfeh8i4XF8/TZaDcJWT_jI/AAAAAAAAIys/CA_tUp0GnPw/s400/littlehome.bigcartel.com.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been busy working on a little side project this week so I've neglected my <a href="http://zuzugirl.etsy.com/">little old shop</a> a bit. But, nevertheless, I'm excited about the inspiration I've found in the loveliest of places. All the links for the above products are archived on <a href="http://pinterest.com/zuzugirl/baby-and-child-inspiration-boards/">this pinterest inspiration board</a> but thanks must go to the following folks for their divine images...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://emmalamb.etsy.com/">emma lamb</a> crochet pillows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. <a href="http://ohdeedoh.com/">ohdeedoh</a> books</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. <a href="http://palomasnest.etsy.com/">paloma's nes</a>t hangers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. <a href="http://designspongeonline.com/">design sponge online</a> mobile</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. <a href="http://littlehome.bigcartel.com/">little home</a> bird pillow</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-70679658455114108212011-03-30T09:42:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.496-07:00decorate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MpQ52kj0Nvw/TZNbts7UlCI/AAAAAAAAIyU/njtQPppzNUw/s1600/5433068599_37973b8a97.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MpQ52kj0Nvw/TZNbts7UlCI/AAAAAAAAIyU/njtQPppzNUw/s400/5433068599_37973b8a97.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gW4cwZu5eiI/TZNbujAt02I/AAAAAAAAIyY/cAqRx8dVWRI/s1600/5527259963_8e4edf9632_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gW4cwZu5eiI/TZNbujAt02I/AAAAAAAAIyY/cAqRx8dVWRI/s400/5527259963_8e4edf9632_z.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you've been reading any decor blogs at all lately you are aware that Holly Becker's book is finally available. Holly is the designer behind the popular blog <a href="http://decor8blog.com/">decor 8</a>. One of my personal favorite haunts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The book is currently out in limited release. I picked mine up at Anthropologie this weekend. I was a little hesitant to drop $35 on a design book until I opened it. And it didn't take but a moment before I was sold. All 271 pages are truly inspirational. Beautiful from start to finish. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Two very discriminating thumbs up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">images via <a href="http://decor8blog.com/">decor 8 </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610513173459143782.post-20770981602296771282011-03-29T18:46:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:04:20.496-07:00signs, signs, everywhere the signs...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pxUR2XHZbl8/TZKGvH8nFmI/AAAAAAAAIyA/IEakcXDw9jw/s1600/tumblr_lek899t7os1qcma2co1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pxUR2XHZbl8/TZKGvH8nFmI/AAAAAAAAIyA/IEakcXDw9jw/s400/tumblr_lek899t7os1qcma2co1_500_large.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/6043149">we heart it</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8l8MmAebPmU/TZKKFzDYOHI/AAAAAAAAIyQ/4X81L-mxePs/s1600/be%252C%252Cquotes%252Cwords%252Calone%252Ccrowd%252Cwoman-4409df4519f81e235f62593c60c89d22_h.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8l8MmAebPmU/TZKKFzDYOHI/AAAAAAAAIyQ/4X81L-mxePs/s1600/be%252C%252Cquotes%252Cwords%252Calone%252Ccrowd%252Cwoman-4409df4519f81e235f62593c60c89d22_h.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://weheartit.com/Soofie?page=7"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vi.sualize.us/view/4409df4519f81e235f62593c60c89d22/">vi.sualize.us</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y_j7nQqdUsw/TZKJEJx1LUI/AAAAAAAAIyM/xC1fYDQmLY8/s1600/il_570xN.215933298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y_j7nQqdUsw/TZKJEJx1LUI/AAAAAAAAIyM/xC1fYDQmLY8/s1600/il_570xN.215933298.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67801993/awesome-hand-painted-sign">Etsy</a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-odzN-q8-v50/TZKHbez7nCI/AAAAAAAAIyE/_3xQB86Gcc8/s1600/12864_874446904243_1241228_48927906_3558790_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-odzN-q8-v50/TZKHbez7nCI/AAAAAAAAIyE/_3xQB86Gcc8/s400/12864_874446904243_1241228_48927906_3558790_n.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bitsotruth.blogspot.com">bits of truth</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php" name="fb_share" type="button_count">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script></div></div>kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02889608145139832294noreply@blogger.com1