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• Gunillaberg, Sweden Part 1

  

  When I found out that floral designer/sculpture/magic maker Tage Andersen had a summer palace in Sweden, I knew I had to go with my mom when she came to visit m... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Selecting the Right Sofa

  

  If you're just joining The House That Lars Built, I also write for The Interior Collective, an interior design site, where I give all sorts of advice. Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• The Perfect Summer Sandal

  

  I was talking to a friend while I was in NYC and she mentioned that she had found her perfect summer sandal. You know, the sandals you wear every day for the... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• These Girls

  

  I'm totally digging some Dutch wax fabrics right now and these girls nailed it by mixing it into their wardrobe. I want that skirt! These girls | Entertain | Si... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Beehive Bazaar!

  

  Though I'm new to Utah, I had definitely caught wind of the Beehive Bazaar, a market for local artists and crafters. I was super flattered when they asked me... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Paper Flower Workshop at Anthropologie Salt Lake City

  

  If you haven't noticed, I've been on a paper flower workshop extravaganza recently. It started with the SLC Pop-up Shop, then when I found out I was going to NY... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Sewing Kit DIY & Template

  

  Here's the deal (or "dill" as some Utahns like to say): Last year I attended the blogger's conference in Berlin, The Hive. As I recall, the hem of my vintage... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 3 Ways to Arrange Lilacs

  

  I'm back from the East Coast and now I've had a bit of time to detox now and enjoy the Utah spring. It's GORGEOUS! The cherry blossom stage is done here, but th... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Big Paper Flowers in the 1960s

  I had a Kiwi reader send this over and of course I had to show it. It's Chantal Goya singing "La flamme et le feu" and according to my limited French that's... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  This Girl is a sophisticated charmer. This Girl | Lives | Plays Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Moment for Me: Tulip Festival

  

  photography by Griffith Jones Haagen Dazs gifted me a trip to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point--it's like they KNOW me!--for my most recent Moment for... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 HOME

• "The Best Day of My Life"

  

  Preface: I am a bit of a walking zombie from all this traveling so this will either be really cheeky or lacking in luster. We all know I'm joking, right?... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• DIY Fruit Tissue Balls

  

  First thing, if you're reading this and you're in America and it's May 2nd at 9:15EST (or 10:15) turn it to NBC and watch yours truly vying to win the title of... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• These Are the People in Your Neighborhood: Fay Garfield

  

  photography by Ashley Thalman In January, we moved from Copenhagen, Denmark to the university town of Provo, Utah. Our new neighborhood is situated next to the... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Paper Flower Workshop in NYC

  

  You said yes so now it's happening! I'll be giving a paper flower workshop at Kollabora this Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 for $35 in Soho on 39 Wooster St, 3rd... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Going on the Today Show!

  

  On a tip from Melanie from You Are My Fave, I entered the Kentucky Derby Hat contest at The Today Show. Well, I was notified today that I'm one of three... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Make an Envelope Liner

  

  This is my latest DIY for Brooklyn Bride, a simple envelope liner to add a little punch to a card. I've even included some polka dot templates that you can prin... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• This Girl

  

  This girl | Sits | Escapes See more This Girls here Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• New Mother's Day Card

  

  I put a sneak peek of my brand new Mother's Day card on Instagram and sold them at the SLC Pop-up Shop on Saturday and now I'm glad to introduce it here on the... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Paper Flower Workshop at Anthro

  

  Calling all paper flower lovers! I'm absolutely thrilled to announce a free workshop that I'll be hosting at Anthropologie just in time for Mother's Day.... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 HOME, LIFESTYLE