Showing posts with label blogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blogs. Show all posts

Saturday, January 1, 2011

you say you want a resolution

As I look back over the year, I think to myself, what did I accomplish? I certainly did a lot on the mom front. My son went from a little crawler to a tentative walker then runner and crazy talker. I navigated these changes learning all the way how best to care for, teach and handle an active toddler.


What did I do for myself? Um, not much. I dabbled in some exercise. Sporadically sewed (though I did get it together for a little shop on Etsy). Other than that, I am not sure I accomplished much.


I have been thinking. What if I resolved to learn or do something new (to me) every day? Too ambitious? Maybe every week to start. It doesn't have to be extreme. I don't envision jumping out of an airplane one day and then snowboarding the next. I just want to learn more, try more and do more. I think it will make me a better person. Someone not afraid to take a risk, make a mistake or embarrass myself (I do that on a regular basis anyway).


As I love to do, I'll start a list. I won't claim to have "a bucket list." This is just to get the juices flowing.
  • poach an egg (inspired by Julie & Julia)
  • go zip-lining (we do have this in Missouri)
  • go to a movie by myself
  • make homemade cinnamon rolls
  • install an electrical outlet (on the home improvement to do list)
This may seem small and ridiculous but I know I can come up with some good stuff. It may not change the world but it will help change my world and those in it.

So with that, I think the position of this blog may change a little. Just want to keep track of all the things I am "learning" and "doing." Hope that you find something that makes you a little happy camper just like me.

Friday, November 19, 2010

sew & support schools: oliver + s

Once again, Twitter has helped me to discover a simply adorable company, Oliver + S, which designs sewing patterns for children. Best part? They are doing a promotion supporting our nation's neediest schools (education is my day job and a cause near and dear to my heart). 


Purchase a pattern from Oliver + S's site and they will donate 15 percent of the sale to a school of your choosing.


{how cute are the finished pattern illustrations?}

Great idea!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

lovin' lonny: hipster lifestyle & home decor online mag

I love when Twitter hits one out of the park. Thanks for suggesting Lonny! I am now following and officially addicted to Lonny, an online magazine dedicated to stylish interiors and trends that we all should be clued into.


For instance, this is lovely...



The site also shares decorating inspiration by room:


Also, crushing on the name inspired by LONdon and NY (New York). Well done!