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• Oversized Holly & Berry Paper Garland

  

  Though I'm right in the thick of my Valentine's Day posting, I thought I'd take you a few weeks back to a time when sugarplums dance in our heads. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Oversized Heart Chain

  

  Photography by Trisha Zemp I'm baaack from three conferences last week and I can't wait to tell you more about it.But in the mean time... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  THIS GIRL | DINES | WASHES Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 3 Valentine's Day Wrapping Ideas

  

  photography by Trisha ZempGuys. I love wrapping gifts (can you tell?!). I just wish I actually gave gifts more often. Life's paradox.I made a few Valentine's Da... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Style Sheets: Mary Blair

  

  Style Sheets is a monthly collaboration where Jessica Williams, a Brooklyn interior designer, illustrator Michelle Christensen, and I re-imagine the interior... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Valentine's Paper Flower Wreath

  

  photography by Trisha ZempValentine's Day is creeping up so you know that I'm going to exploit it with some as many crafts as I can muster over the next few... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  This girl | Dresses | PacksView more of This Girl here Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Room to Room

  

  I'm adding in a new weekly column that I've entitled, "DIY Room to room" where I select some of my favorite DIY ideas out there in the www. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Clearance!

  

  If you haven't ordered your 2014 calendars from my shop, now's the time to do it because they are nearly 50% off! There are two to choose from: the black... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Winners of the Skillshare Challenge

  

  For those of you just joining me here on Lars, I teach a paper flower class on Skillshare where you can learn the basics of paper flower making and... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• How to Make a Paper Flower Daffodil

  

  photography by Trisha ZempI was holding onto my templates to publish a book on it all, but it looks like there are just too many paper flower books out or on th... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Print & Make Origami Business Card Holder

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp Gah! Alt Summit, the annual blogging conference I mentioned the other day, is in less than two weeks and I have so much to do like... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Let's Do This 2014--thoughts & Printables

  

  photography by Trisha Zemp. To print off the posters, see below.I was recently reminded that Janus was the Roman god of beginnings. He was often depicted with... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl: Emerald City

  

  Alt Summit is the annual blogger's conference in Salt Lake City and I was honored to be asked to speak on one of my favorite topics: collaborations and hiring... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars in 2013 by Color

  

  In my mind, 2013 went like this: moved to America, made some stuff, met new people. Done. When I went back through the archives of the blog, I was shocked at ho... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars' (play)List: Top 20 Songs of 2013

  

  I'm baaack! I took a truly European holiday--not that I was in Europe, just that I took a lengthy time off and didn't really touch work. But, we're back for 201... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• The Story of The Nutcracker

  

  I grew up going to see The Nutcracker every year. I guess that's what happens when your Russian ballet teacher tells you you're too chubby to audition for... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Merry Christmas, Love the Jepsens

  

  A very merry Christmas to you! Enjoy the holidays!A special thank you to Ciara Richardson of Ciara Richardson Photography and Ashley Beyer of Tinge Floral for... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Celebrating Santa Lucia

  

  Santa Lucia (pronounced Loo-CEE-uh in Scandinavia...what is it here???) ) is December 13th and to celebrate I teamed up with the magical forces of photograph... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Make a Handmade Book from a Sketchpad

  

  I have a fantastic intern right now, Trisha Zemp, who is oozing with creativity and enthusiasm. She's an avid book maker and I've been wanting to learn for... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE