Mushrooms. Daisies. Swirls. Mod. Pops of color. What decade do these make you think of? Our city's art museum hosts an annual fundraiser that helps restore pieces of art in its permanent collection. They ask a handful of creatives to create a 'living tableau' for guests to interact with, and take some fun photos. We … Continue reading Groovy Baby
Between the two of us, Stephanie and I own at least a dozen vases in the shapes of heads. We can't stop! Here are some favorites: Adorable Plum and Punch Bright Eyed Yellow Pencil Holder, which now holds a zipper cactus. Its Green Companion is still waiting to be filled. *** These sleepy ladies come … Continue reading Head Vase Case
It's been a busy summer, fall, and winter! As we gear into a season of hibernation (hello, hygge life), it's fun to look back over the last year and compartmentalize every detail into an end-of-year list. Maybe not every detail. But books, movies, food, drinks...things like that, yeah. We're no Obama, but here's the list … Continue reading End of Year Lists: Books Read
Each year, our marvelous Springfield Art Museum throws a party with a purpose, called "99x." The purpose is that the museum raises money to restore permanent pieces for the next 99 years. So clever! Both of us have been fortunate enough to put our creative crazy visions to work for the last two years. They … Continue reading Cirque Americana x99
Remember when wearing backpacks with both straps on your shoulders was uncool? {photo via Slate article, which makes me SO HAPPY that there's been an investigative study} Personally, I was almost always a two-strapper, because it was just more comfortable. I had A LOT of books in those backpacks, because...well, I was a classic nerd. … Continue reading Backpack, Backpack
As much as we'd love to say "beach reads," living smack dab in the middle of the country doesn't always qualify us for living the beach life. But poolside, yes. And with kids who are old enough and competent enough to swim, that means L I V I N'. However, it means not being upset … Continue reading Poolside Reads 2018
There are so many talented and inspiring ladies that we want to meet in our city, so Stephanie has started hosting tea parties at her house, as an excuse to invite them over and get to know them better. They are a fun way to mix & mingle in a unique setting. Stephanie has a … Continue reading Time for Tea
The first time I remember seeing the depiction of Venus de Milo was in the movie "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen". It left such an impression that when I saw the painting "The Birth of Venus" by Botticelli, I was like, hey! It's like that scene from the movie! (Everything always comes back to the … Continue reading Birth of Venus
One summer evening, I joined a friend for an outdoor Shakespeare on the Park. It was a beautiful night, they were performing A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the lawn was packed. My friend had already set up chairs and blankets and as I arrived, she handed me an insulated tumbler. Ah, thanks, I'm so thirsty! … Continue reading Wine to Go Go
Add a little party to your day. Put light-refracting crystals in your East & West-facing windows, and at the two sleepiest times of day (8am and 5pm), HELLO DISCO! It's hard to be in a bad mood when rainbows of light are dancing in your house. Little tear-drop crystals are easily found at thrift stores, … Continue reading Party Time All the Time!
Bubbly in a Teacup 