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• Color Theory

  

  As more of a personal challenge, I'm starting a new series about color theory. I want to figure out the specific reasons why I like certain rooms, and not just... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Gunillaberg Part 3

  

  I'm finally finishing off the Gunillaberg trip (see part one of the entrance, and two of the interiors). If you're just joining in, my mom visited us in... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 HOME

• A Cliche Tie for Father's Day

  

  We all do it. The cliche tie for dad for Father's Day. How can we help ourselves? It's the only accessory we have to work with! This year I decided to make one... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 HOME

• Father's Day Gift Wrap

  

  My dad works in finance and says that the best gift we can give him is no gift at all. I'm ALL about that--I'm totally cheap. But, I'm guessing there are some... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  Pure class. This girl | enters | hides out Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• My Birthday and Birthdays Past

  

  Not posing at all. When I went to go water my flower pots this morning, I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon gobs and gobs of garlands outside the door.... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars in DC

  

  ' Last week I recapped the paper flower workshop held at Kollabora in NYC and this week it's DC, my favorite city. I lived in DC for about four years so it was... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl: Donut Edition

  

  It's today! Happy National Donut Day! Did you go out and get your free donut? Go to the National Donut Day site to see who's participating (sorry foreigners). Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Moment for Me: National Doughnut Day

  

  A trip to the local bakery this week told me that National Doughnut day is TOMORROW! And because doughnuts are the new cupcake (right?!) now is the time to... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• 3 Free Father's Day Cards

  

  Guys! I blew it. I totally dropped the ball on getting a Father's Day card in the shop. It's just that, if I can't do flowers then I put it to the bottom of... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars in NYC

  

  Last month I was flown out to NYC to be on the Today Show for the Kentucky Derby Hat that I created (see clip here) and while I was out there I got to do a few... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Lars' (play)List: June

  

  Listen to the playlist by clicking on the image above or clicking here. Listen to previous playlists here. photo by Amanda Thomsen I've been thinking about... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Style Sheets: Iris Apfel

  

  This is the second post in a new collaboration called, Style Sheets. The style sheets are imagined by Jessica Lynn Williams, an interior decorator in Brooklyn... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Freshly Picked Daffodils

  

  We all know I love me some paper flowers. Mostly because I kill live ones, but also because they are so darn delightful. I have some new patterns I've created s... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• This (little) Girl

  

  This little girl is a homegrown and whimsical. this girl | lives | dreams see more This Girl here. Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• These Are the People in Your Neighborhood: Bonnie

  

  photography by Ashley Thalman This is the second post (see the first one here) in a three month series collaboration with MSN. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Make a Tassel Boutonniere

  

  Here's my latest for Brooklyn Bride. I created an alternative to a traditional boutonniere inspired by military epaulettes--in the wake of Memorial day and... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Gunillaberg Part 2

  

  Have you put Gunillaberg on your bucket list yet? Well, prepared to do so after this post. If you love some beautiful interiors, you're in for a treat. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  flourishes in earthy rustic with a dash of brilliant red. This girl | reclines | works See more This Girl Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Making the Movies: Beauty & the Beast

  

  I've been wanting to do a column of DIYs from memorable elements from the movies forever now and today is finally the day! I have a hard time sitting during... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME