Lovely Clusters: Summer Catalog 2010

Happy Monday to everyone! It's a beautiful partly sunny (my fav) day in Chicago! Rachel from lovely clusters wrote me today to let me know that her Summer Catalog is out and free for browsing! Each page is catagorized by color, which makes it a delight to flip through its virtual pages. If you see something that catches your eye just click on the photo for more information about the seller. Oh, and be sure to linger around the green page to see if anything looks familiar to you?
Enjoy!

Hello lovely readers!

Hello! I'm back after a week of getting my life in order. You know when life & work seem to not want to be on the same page with each other, yeah that's where I've been this last week and a half. But I'm happy to announce that after only 2 days of scouring for the perfect Chicago apartment, Joe and I have at last found a new place to call home! I am almost certain that luck was on our side this weekend when we found this place. The current tenants were actually moving out when we asked very nicely if we could get a quick tour of the apartment. As soon as I stepped in, it felt like home! Our new place is a 900 sq foot coach house with lofted bedroom. It has really high cathedral ceilings, which helps the space feel even bigger than it really is. It also has a roomy kitchen with french doors that open to a small back deck. We even have a little patio in the front and a patch of lawn to call our own in the backyard :) Our landlords are super nice and artsy (a nice plus, for sure!) I can't wait to start painting, decorating and transforming our new cozy nest :) I'm taking a few days off at the end of this month to begin the nesting process and I promise to take photos of the progress along the way. Until then I am in and out of the photo studio this month, so posting will be limited. Lots more to stay tuned :)

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{Pin it Forward} What home means to me

I'm excited to be taking part in sfgirlbybay's Pin it Forward theme of what home means to me. This is such a close topic for me as I'm in the midst of finding a new home for two this month. One of the most important aspects in creating a home (for me) is creating a place where I can let go and let love in through art, color, DIY projects, cozy nooks, patterns, entertaining, and dreaming. Check out my pin interest board here to see more.

A place where DIY is always welcome.

A space to cozy into for the afternoon.

A place to play with pattern.

A place to entertain in.

A space to speak my mind.

A space to renew.
A place to gather memories of loved ones.
A space to play, work, and create.

Be sure to check out the Pin it Forward schedule to follow other bloggers as they post about what home means to them. Check out today's line up over at some of these lovely blogs Living Fresh, Sylvie's Garden, Lavie Boston, and Good Measure (to just name a few). Enjoy :)

Fresh Label Freebies

My apologies for the lack of posts this week. Life/work has been kicking into high gear but I just wanted to stop by and share with you these fabulous little labels brought to you by little sightings blog. I love her color choices for these, so fresh and perfect to organize your workspace with.
Simply print on sticker paper, trim away the excess white and apply to your hearts delight!

Clicking on: Handmade Portraits

Check out the full scoop here.

Wednesday Wishes

A happy Wednesday to you today! While I don't claim to keep up with style (rarely will you find me shopping) I do indulge in shopping for workout wear instead! I find there is a direct link between what you wear to workout and how it makes you feel. Wearing an outfit that fits me well while allowing me to move freely and is easy on the eyes makes for a more satisfying sweat session, in my opinion. Which is why I am making today's Wednesday wishes post about investing in some new pieces. The hanes and old navy tee are classics and can be replaced easily without breaking the budget while some other pieces like the crop pants and shorts are an investment because they will carry me through many seasons to come.
Be sure to check out the lovely Courtney, Katie, and Kellie to see what wishes they are posting about today too!

Photoshop for Real

Almost better than the real thing! Created by fazyluckers.