Me with one of my best creations. I have been thinking a lot about my purposes right now in my life. In the book The Nesting Place, which I recently bought, I came across a designer's manifesto that really resonated with me. You can find the original here. I have created my own version of the manifesto below. A Creative Manifesto I love that manifestos are specific and defined beliefs … [Read more...] about What is your Manifesto? Create with Purpose. Here’s mine…
Valentines Tradition and Game
So, in honor of Valentines Day this week I wanted to share a few fun ways to help you celebrate. The first is a list of 100 Funny and Random Questions to Ask Your Husband. (The title is a link to the questions.) Cody and I have been using this as a way to start interesting conversations on our dates. I answer them too because it is fun...and he should want to know my answer too. =) I have … [Read more...] about Valentines Tradition and Game
Emerging…
Tonight, I finally left the house after almost four days. I have been very sick, so I have not been wanting to go out, but once I finally did, I felt a little more human. Since Cody will be gone for Valentines Day, we had a date early so we could still catch a little personal … [Read more...] about Emerging…
Design Inspiration for your Weekend
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House of Learning
Although I love the visual aspects of a home, I also love what the spaces of a home facilitate...a place of learning. My home is where I am safe to be me, in all my complicated and rough-hewn glory. I am constantly learning and my home is where this all begins. When I was a kid, it was usually on someone's bed that we read since our hand-me-down couch wasn't terribly comfortable. My mom was not … [Read more...] about House of Learning
Ways to Get that Light and Inviting Look to a Room
A lot of natural light pouring into this space and plenty of light colors for the light to bounce off. Lighting: Throughout the day take note on how the light changes in the room. Is there a lot of windows that let in natural light? Do you have dark-colored, heavy curtains blocking the light? When the natural light wanes, is there enough artificial lighting to keep the room looking … [Read more...] about Ways to Get that Light and Inviting Look to a Room