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So, that's a little peek into our lives, and a great gift idea really for any age.  Even I want to learn, and at this time I  have zero musical ability :)

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One of my favorite places for finding art is Volume Twenty Five  (aka Vol. 25.)

All of Jessica's art is printed on textured cotton canvas.  Prints can be purchased to frame or she also has beautiful science posters which are a very convenient way to get your art and simply take it out of the package and get it up on the wall.  I have even "framed" some of her work by attaching it to office clipboards and hanging them.  The prints are so unique and the canvas is such a high quality that they really can stand alone.

I wanted to show you a frame that I just found at Michael's that works perfectly with her artwork.


I have had the antler print series stashed away at my house for awhile.  A very long while :)  Finally I found this ...


It is a frame that is all glass - no mat.  Michael's - rang up for $12.  Fits 11 x 14 print perfectly.


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It's almost Mother's Day!

My best gift EVER was my Noah!  I went to the hospital on Mother's Day night, and he came into the world the next day right at lunch.  It makes me so happy to see how much he likes it when the years line up and it's his birthday and Mother's Day on the same day.  He is such a sweet and caring boy :)  My heart overflows.

I wanted to write a quick post with a simple Mother's Day gift idea.

My approach to gift giving on Mother's Day and pretty much everyday is that it is the thought that counts, and I like to find something that is useful or just really pretty, but hopefully useful.  I don't think the gift has to be expensive, and really especially when the kids are little the best gifts are handmade and come from the heart.  No secret here that I adore the art my boys have created over the years.  I'd like more please - hint - hint.

This is last years gift for the Mom's in my life.

The Nesting Place Book which I really think is the best decorating book I have read to date - and I really mean read because you don't just look at the pictures with this book - it's a book you read from cover to cover - it is practical and enjoyable.  Myquillyn's perspective on decorating is so spot on.

To the book I added a cake recipe flour sack towel, and a cute pair of dish washing gloves.  Home Goods usually has the gloves.  The ones I gave out were pink and the cuff was decorated with a pink and green pattern.  Tied up with a simple ribbon and a handmade tag (made it out of a polka dot small envelope and gold foil heart sticker) the gift is ready to give and be used.


Nesting Place Book
Retro Recipes Tea Towel - this is art goodies Etsy shop - I found mine on Scoutmob
Boston Warehouse Glamour Glove - exact gloves I found at HomeGoods

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I just really quickly (like 40 minutes fast) made this idea board for a comfy mad men meets the army lounge.  The shiny accent table is a nod toward ammunition.   The mint table bottom and blockprint fabric lighten things up a bit.  It's really about the leather, the navy blue, and the military touches.

I've mentioned before that I really like to be comfortable.

If my clothes aren't comfortable or if they don't feel like me then I feel edgy.  I've learned over the years it's better to dress the way you want to feel -  for my introverted self dressing to feel relaxed really helps.

Here are some of my favorite combinations I've been enjoying lately.

So, Im no fashionista.  I think simple is better.  I don't think that things have to cost a lot to be good or look nice.  I have a J. Crew outlet necklace that I paid $9 for that is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry I have, and it gets compliments every time I wear it.

Hope you enjoyed seeing into a bit of my closet, and maybe you found a little inspiration here today.

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If I were moving - this is the style I would LOVE my house to have.   I'm quite smitten. The interior, and all the nature that is here as well.  The design choices made are all so ideal to me.  I grew up in the country on my horseshoe shaped lake, and I really miss the water, and all the peacefulness.