Abbey Christine Pins

I first came across Abbey Christine's work at Renegade Handmade back in July of 2010, the old store and online shop based in Chicago. Sadly, Renegade is no more (even though Renegade Craft still happens on occasion), but Abbey sells her goodies over on Etsy and has a blog as well, however both have been kind of inactive for a while. Anyways, at least I have these!

Steve Zissou and Joan Holloway

Ira Glass, Lloyd Dobler, and Bob Ross

Urban Oasis

I'm a dreamer. Full stop. I spend a solid 78% of every day just daydreaming. I love to imagine having a different life. Driving through cute neighbourhoods and seeing the warm glow of a well lit room (one that does NOT contain a massive television) with mirrors and art on the walls, bookcases, and maybe a grand piano. I love to think about one day having a comfortable home rather than my shabby apartment that's a tomb in more ways than one. So when this HGTV contest popped up in my email's Inbox, my daydreaming took hold and I entered. "I could live in Minneapolis," I told myself. If I won this charming home, I could totally imagine starting my life anew in a mid-western city. The decor is the polar opposite of what I would choose, though. I like cozy and warm colours and loads of personality and photographs, but still, I couldn't resist conjuring up images of me living in a clean and organised home with central heating and air conditioning and appliances that work. And closets! Wouldn't that just be the best thing ever? At least for a year...

Lovely Susan

While wandering around Baldwin's Book Barn with Wayne this afternoon I took a gander into the musician and actor bio cubby hole near the mystery section. Above the display of Thelma and Louise  on DVD was a randomly signed photo of Susan Sarandon. I had to snap a pic because she's so serene and exquisite in the photo that is tacked up on the ugliest wall in the entire place.

Anna Lappé

The View of the Delaware

As seen from the yellow room at Andalusia.

Charming Local Homes

Seasonal Cutie Patooties!

The triplets are already a year old and getting cuter by the minute! Kay texted these photos and just about melted me into a puddle of goo. First up is the singleton babe, Liam, followed by twins Donavin and Michael.