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When my son was designing a Valentine’s card for his girlfriend, he used puppy and kitten pictures because as he said "Everyone loves puppies and kittens." So true. Put a picture of a sad faced puppy on something and it will sell like hot cakes, the same goes for a...
girl brains and boy brains, my interpretation
I got back late last night from a speaking engagement in Sioux Falls, SD. I got to hang out with a bunch of kickass women and talk about what we need to do to get a fair shake in our careers and minimize the mommy guilt all at the same time. The explanation for...
from crappy to snappy with a can of paint
I got the urge to re-design my home office so I emptied it all out and hated the carpet that was left. So I "surprised" my husband while he was at work and tore it out to see what was underneath. The surprise was on me, it was crappy plywood with lots crooked nails. I...
eye candy
I know you were expecting a picture of David Beckham! Hah! I wish. The eye candy I am referring to are the wonderful ways to use color. There are some great color trends this year and you can easily adapt them to your home decor, clothes and jewelry. I've already...
inspiration is wherever you find it
So I'm walking to the bank in the cute little downtown-y area where we work, and what to my wondering eyes should appear but a gigantic tree wearing a sweater. No shit, that really happened today. I felt like I found a pot of gold or a twenty dollar bill in last...
Cute Totes for Spring
It's pouring rain as I write this post, but I'm already feeling like it's time for Spring. I think this year is going to be The Year of The Tote for me. I'm going to collect totes the way I collect sunglasses and shoes (okay, maybe not shoes-I don't think there are...