Hey all you Michigan lovers, don’t you just heart this Michigan pillow? I would put the heart a little further north and west, but that’s just me… what do you think? Where would your heart be sewn?
Love, California makes all sorts of state pillows in custom colors. Check ’em out! Kitschy and fun, no?
Chris doesn’t read my blog every day (supposedly has better things to do!), but maybe he’ll take a look on Father’s Day? Just in case…
OMG. Note: I almost never say (err, write) OMG so this is a good one.
I love love love maps so these land carpets by Florian Pucher are making me pant. What do you think? Aren’t these amazing? I can’t stop looking at them.
Happy Thursday, dear readers. I wanted to share an inspiring nursery space with you. I think you’ll enjoy the tour of Roen’s nook! Colorful, funky, delightful.
I know more than a few people who would’ve turned on their heels and bolted for the door when they saw the shag carpeting and dark, hole-filled paneling of the future nursery space for their first daughter. Forest and Aaron saw the potential in the surprisingly light-filled nook. A lot of sweat equity, a few coats of eco-friendly paint and a desire to balance new and old have paid off for Roen’s lovely space. Forest is a consummate thrifter and finds beauty in gently used, hand-picked delights.
In an age when most nurseries too often end up looking like photos straight out of a catalog or just like the girl next door, Roen’s a lucky little lady to have a one-of-a-kind colorful nook with thoughtfully chosen pieces. Certainly like none other on her block.
Thanks for the blast from the past, Forest and Aaron!
First things first. I’ve been chuckling ever since buying this ‘Lake Michigan Morning Blend’ Michigan coffee the other day. The clerk at the grocery store said, “Wow! I like, didn’t know that coffee was even like grown in Michigan! That is like sooo cool!” Of course, the know-it-all that I am responded with, “well, it’s not actually grown in Michigan…” His eyes started to glaze over when I rambled on about the coffee being imported and then roasted in Michigan, blah blah blah.
I don’t even know how it tastes yet, but I was won over by the packaging. I’m a sucker for all things that boost Michigan’s image. Doesn’t this make Michigan look pretty dang cool? Michigan represent, woot woot!
Here are some of their other Michigan coffees. Cool, right?!
I’m partial to Lake Michigan so that’s the one I grabbed, but I’ve always wanted to go to Isle Royale so maybe I’ll try that coffee next. What about you? See any other cool Michigan stuff lately? I know Michigan needs a bigger boost (jobs, anyone?) than a few well-designed products, but it still makes me feel proud of this beautiful place we call home. All year!
Although Sunday is two days away and a lot can happen (this IS northern Michigan after all), I’m thrilled with the weather committee’s work. Sunny and 80 “they” are predicting. Yahoo for an outdoor garden party with lots of very small people because an indoor garden party is kind of ridiculous, right? So happy about this that I already made a little sign to hang across the front steps.
Still lots to do, but I’m just tickled to be celebrating the little birdie’s first birthday party that my excitement is sort of trumping my fatigue/stress/anxiety. In the midst of it all, we’re refinancing 605 and the appraiser guy is coming this afternoon. All that finance stuff makes my head spin, but luckily Chris is in my life and he makes me feel at ease about all of that yucky number stuff. Ugghhh. I know it’s worth it, but when it rains it pours, eh?
Have any fun summery weekend plans? I’m so very looking forward to seeing lots of family and friends. I’m pretty sure I’ll need a vacation come Tuesday, but in a good way.
Best!
I’ve been asked a few times recently for gift ideas for new parents. There are so many great things out there and while handmade items are always trump in my book, the Tummy Tub is a unique, thoughtful, useful gift that we love to rave about. Shortly after we first brought Wren home from the hospital and looked at each other, like “now what?” we bathed her in a traditional tub and she screamed. Oops. Fresh from the womb, exposure like that is not fun. For anyone. But she took right away to her Tummy Tub. And so did we. How cute is a baby in a bucket?
We started using it shortly after she was born. According to the manufacturer (and we agree!), it’s “an easy, stress-free and safe way to bathe and settle your baby. Developed in cooperation with physicians, midwives and nursery nurses, the TummyTub eases the transition from the secure environment of the womb to the new world. The unique womb shape helps your baby to relax and become calm in the familiar fetal position. Surrounded by water, which stays warmer for longer due to the small surface area, your baby feels confident and secure.”
Here are some shots of Wren in her Tummy Tub. So cute and fun!
Wren first started pulling herself in her Tummy Tub and then we really couldn’t be doing dishes at the same time anymore… Damn!
Bonus, dear readers! It’s green. The ultimate green baby bath tub: saves water, energy, space, and is fully recyclable. Designed and produced in Europe with very high quality standards, the TummyTub is completely BPA, PVC, lead, Phthalate, and toxin free. Not to mention it has passed all worldwide safety regulations and testing.
Don’t you love those Europeans and all their great ideas? Cheers!
Dear readers, I just had to share another cute-as-a-(green heart)button outfit that Wren received for her birthday. This time, a handmade dress from SweetPea and Co. So a-door-bell, right? The colors, the fabric, the thoughtful details. Love!
I especially love the detail on the chest. Isn’t that beautifully done and yet whimsical and fun?
In other (somewhat related) news, I am in desperate need of a new digital camera as you may have noticed… I’m looking for a new or used DSLR, which would be compatible with my Minolta lenses from my old manual camera. Sounds like a Sony Alpha series from my research. Any advice you’d like to share, lovelies? Do you have a DSLR that you love?
One of Wren’s lovely aunts gave Wren this skirt for her birthday. Isn’t it wonderful, funky and fun? We love it! Here are some more designs by Pretty Me:
Don’t you know a little girl who would just delight in wearing one of these? They make me smile. You?
So I’m a bit behind in Wren’s birthday party planning. I JUST got the invites out and the party’s on the 30th… Did I mention that I was a bit behind? But I’m really happy with the design. Just wish I had gotten it done last week. Alas…
Now I’m pondering a fun activity for the older kids – other than eating sugar. Any ideas, dear readers?