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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 0 comments

It's All About the Kids...





It is isn't it?

I mean, that could be said with a smile or a scowl, depending on the day, the mood or the moment.
And I have experienced the gamut in just the short week since summer break started.
I have discovered that working from home, surrounded by kids and the noises of summer, is REALLY hard. That I may have to shift my thinking and my schedule: working only at night, after everyone is in bed. Because writing creative thoughts for two magazines, while fielding endless questions, supervising swimming, and running a taxi service and an ice-cream stand really doesn't mesh.

Not that I'm complaining (well, maybe a little...). Because if anyone writes me and tries to tell me that there aren't growing pains associated with having the kids home for summer, well, they are too organized or saintly to be my pal. Just being honest...

And because the internet can be a very bad influence on me (for example, I cleaned my oven the other day just because a Facebook friend said she was cleaning hers), I decided to take inspiration from the lovable Meg (who has really set the bar on being a fun mother, hasn't she?) and made this with my girlie:

(and yes, there is a spelling error: Sunday should read Sundae)

Only you just know that making this list is going to come back and bite me...
As in, "Mummy, we need to do something on the list, so let's have a water balloon fight and make a campfire to make spider hotdogs, K?"
And I will grimace while entertaining thoughts of using that list to start the campfire...

And then, magically, I will get in a groove and loosen up and things will get done and I will reap the reward of all that late night working: sleeping in!

Because that's a summer activity, right?

Must go add it to "The List!"

(Sophie's class picnic...we can scratch that off The List, too!)


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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 , 0 comments

It's All About the Kids...





It is isn't it?

I mean, that could be said with a smile or a scowl, depending on the day, the mood or the moment.
And I have experienced the gamut in just the short week since summer break started.
I have discovered that working from home, surrounded by kids and the noises of summer, is REALLY hard. That I may have to shift my thinking and my schedule: working only at night, after everyone is in bed. Because writing creative thoughts for two magazines, while fielding endless questions, supervising swimming, and running a taxi service and an ice-cream stand really doesn't mesh.

Not that I'm complaining (well, maybe a little...). Because if anyone writes me and tries to tell me that there aren't growing pains associated with having the kids home for summer, well, they are too organized or saintly to be my pal. Just being honest...

And because the internet can be a very bad influence on me (for example, I cleaned my oven the other day just because a Facebook friend said she was cleaning hers), I decided to take inspiration from the lovable Meg (who has really set the bar on being a fun mother, hasn't she?) and made this with my girlie:

(and yes, there is a spelling error: Sunday should read Sundae)

Only you just know that making this list is going to come back and bite me...
As in, "Mummy, we need to do something on the list, so let's have a water balloon fight and make a campfire to make spider hotdogs, K?"
And I will grimace while entertaining thoughts of using that list to start the campfire...

And then, magically, I will get in a groove and loosen up and things will get done and I will reap the reward of all that late night working: sleeping in!

Because that's a summer activity, right?

Must go add it to "The List!"

(Sophie's class picnic...we can scratch that off The List, too!)


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High, Low, you should go!


In  case you haven't heard, I LOVE Homesense/Homegoods. While shopping there last weekend I discovered these beautiful mother of pearl cabinet knobs. At $7 for a package of four, I remarked to my mother that they look like hardware you'd find at Anthropologie. I scooped up every package and replaced my former hardware (crystal knobs which I still love) and am happy to have an easy, inexpensive make-over.

(Beware, poor quality photos ahead)

(before):
(after):
And what do you know? While perusing Anthro's website last night, I decided to check out their cabinet hardware. What did I find?

Wait for it...

MY knobs...at $12 for ONE knob!!!

A savings of $41/ package of four!

I'm sorry, Anthropologie.
I love you... but I love Homesense more!!!
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 , 0 comments

High, Low, you should go!


In  case you haven't heard, I LOVE Homesense/Homegoods. While shopping there last weekend I discovered these beautiful mother of pearl cabinet knobs. At $7 for a package of four, I remarked to my mother that they look like hardware you'd find at Anthropologie. I scooped up every package and replaced my former hardware (crystal knobs which I still love) and am happy to have an easy, inexpensive make-over.

(Beware, poor quality photos ahead)

(before):
(after):
And what do you know? While perusing Anthro's website last night, I decided to check out their cabinet hardware. What did I find?

Wait for it...

MY knobs...at $12 for ONE knob!!!

A savings of $41/ package of four!

I'm sorry, Anthropologie.
I love you... but I love Homesense more!!!
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Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles

This inspiring - and inspired! - House of wood and glass tree is a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday. Located in Nichols Canyon, Los Angeles, CA, Banyan Treehouse is a compact house design combines art studios and recreation getaway overlooking downtown Los Angeles. Architectural firms designed RPA luxury tree house in the clouds will you nine. In accordance with the natural theme, the studio is finished in luxury, organic oiled wooden palette siding, mahogany windows and roof Rheinzink. Wooden structure raised above 12 ft steel pillars, and is located to the base of a large pine tree.

Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
Luxury Tree House Events in Los Angeles
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Saturday, June 26, 2010 0 comments

As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas

In this post we want to present a beautiful location, on an uninhabited island for a long time. They all equipment and furniture is in unity with the environment. It was found recently and tourism began to grow. Day and 11 exotic luxury villa is located on a remote island in the Seychelles. With near-bought sea and with the crowd of city life far, this seems to be a great place to vacation. Modern Cottage made of wood, but do not be fooled by your first impression.

As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
As well as the latest exotic and luxury in Seychelles Villas
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Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain

You'll see the outer wall of a very different and that after you change your focal point, it seems you do not see the same house. The spacious and modern interior, with many original elements and interesting that we invite you to discover. Sometimes private houses has an impressive exterior design and dimensions as those errors may also be for the company headquarters or important institutions. We think this is the case with the House in "Zapateira", from Abeijón AF-Fernandez Arquitectos. However, overall performance is very homogeneous. Located in A Coruña, Spain, what's really striking about this population is diverse exterior. A large pool came to complement the overall look of the place and also make connections with the natural environment.

Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
Homogeneous Design current on Private Homes in Spain
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