J’adore JD’s decoupage trays for wall hanging from the “Relationship Series.” The typewritten trays are witty and demure, with the loose, handwritten script variety a blast of ballsy good humor à la Mame. I’ll take the lot, as a tribute to my little clung-to trinkets and larger than life ego. Get your own at John [...]
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A Nursery Obsession
After 7.5 months of unsuccessful house hunting, my husband and I have finally landed on an almost perfect little home for us and our nearly two year old son. Now the sleepless nights have begun: Can we afford it? Is it really all we hope for? The kitchen is ridiculously small — but the yard! [...]
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A Hint
What I’ve been up to lately — besides being a wife and mom! — that’s been keeping me from posting as often as I’d like to. Locked inside: a hint at a future project, now in the works. Stay tuned for the reveal!
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