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Fancy Friday~Life Word

"There's a great power in words, if you don't hitch too many of them together." ~Josh Billings (1818-1885) What is your word? One word, right now in this time and place that describes you?  Don't think long. What is the first word that comes to mind? Kristin's: POSSIBILITY Chris Ann's PERSERVERENCE … [Read more...]

Fancy Friday Re-Thought

This post was originally written in October 2009.  We've been going through all of our posts to re-categorize them for our new blog look.  When I came across this, I realized we've been in the "re-branding" "re-designing" stage for almost two years.  Part of that process inspired Fancy Friday.  Every Friday we run a meme called Fancy Friday.  We've had some great interaction some weeks and other weeks, not so much.  So, as we re-think we want to ask you...what are your thoughts on Fancy Friday?  Do you have theme ideas?  What … [Read more...]

Fancy Friday ~ Fabric Inspiration

Well, I could wander around here all day. Many times I have.  There is something about floor to warehouse ceiling stack of bolts and bolts of fabric that calms me.  For awhile ~ until I start buzzing with ideas. While wandering this maze of isles I find inspiration. The inspiration to build ideas, tablecloths, curtains and pillows. The more projects I think of the more I start to giggle.  I'm giddy now, high on ribbons and remnants and linens. There are plans for pillows and streamers. Then I call someone who … [Read more...]

Fancy Friday~Fabric Inspiration

Well, I could wander around here all day. Many times I have.  There is something about floor to warehouse ceiling stack of bolts and bolts of fabric that calms me.  For awhile ~ until I start buzzing with ideas. While wandering this maze of isles I find inspiration. The inspiration to build ideas, tablecloths, curtains and pillows. The more projects I think of the more I start to giggle.  I'm giddy now, high on ribbons and remnants and linens. There are plans for pillows and streamers. Then I … [Read more...]

Fancy Friday 4th Of July

4th of July for my family in Colorado is all about letting go and having fun! We say good bye to our suburban Minneapolis neighborhood and embrace the country. We shoot things and make things... and watch things be made and shot.  We say good bye to corporate America for just a bit... Delve into a feast ~ And embrace an element of danger! We are happy, well fed, relaxed and having fun.  We're celebrating all the things we enjoy ~ our freedom in America. How do you celebrate the 4th … [Read more...]

4th of July Outfit – What I Wore Wednesday

What I Wore Wednesday is a fun link up party over at the blog, The Pleated Poppy.  We've participated in it once before and when we feel the inspiration I am sure we'll do it again.   Tonight, I was inspired by the outfit I just picked up from Old Navy a few hours ago. Shopping Old Navy around this time of year is a regular habit for me.  I like to grab some festive tees and dresses for my gang.  For the past several years we have celebrated the 4th in Colorado with my husband's sister and family.  We take our kids from … [Read more...]

Michael Eastman’s Cuba Collection

While Chris Ann and I were staying at 21C Museum Hotel, we saw a piece of a collection called Cuba, that moved me. Michael Easton is a world renowned photographer known for his contemporary photography that focuses on architecture and it's textures of decay.  His photographs have a painterly quality to them, that leaves you wanting to enter in and pull up a chair. They made me long to travel to untouched places, places frozen in time.  His paintings also left an indelible mark of wanting to know more about … [Read more...]

Fancy Friday Container Gardens

Container gardens have always been one of my favorite things.  Every year I plant containers of all sorts urns, planters and pots.  Last summer I even planted succulents in an old rusty lunch box.   On my front porch I plant mostly flowers. This year I planted a small tropical fruit tree into a clay pot.  The tag says it's small oranges will be good in salads. After some summer sun the pots on my back deck fill out into bountiful beauties.  I usually plant a few types of vegetables ( tomatoes, lettuces … [Read more...]

Taking Your Work Outside

Many of you have heard the expression in decorating, "bring the outside in" to breath life into your home's rooms.  Well, recently I tried the reverse, bring the inside out. The other day (before our recent historical Minneapolis heatwave) the day was mildly warm and sunny.  The kind of day where summer greets you with possibilities.  The flowers in my garden were just starting to show their potential.  The lilacs were wafting lovely scents in the air.  This was no day to be working inside. Much of what … [Read more...]

Fancy Friday Hats ~ Kentucky Derby Style

And so we didn't.  Kristin made hers... And, I made mine... On our first evening at the GE Momsperience we were treated to hat making led by the lovely ladies from Dee's Crafts.  What a treat. It was fun to get to know everyone's personal style and flair right off the bat!                               Word on the street or at least in the 21c Museum Hotel is that later on … [Read more...]