Archive for February, 2010

February 8, 2010 0

Hoping Again for a Green Thumb

By in Growing

Last year, I had extremely high hopes. When we joined with neighbors to create a raised bed community garden in our backyard, I started to lick my lips. Homegrown tomatoes, carrots, radishes, beans, and the like were just waiting to be harvested (after planting and growing, of course). I dreamed of walking out my back [...]

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February 5, 2010 3

Katie’s Kite-Themed Baby Shower, Part 2: Food & Favors

By in Shindigs

With kites flying over our heads, Katie’s baby shower was set to be a success. I wanted to serve something light but delicious since it was an afternoon event. Tea was a must so I ordered Katie’s favorite: Cardew’s Black Vanilla Tea from Oxford’s Covered Market. We sipped it out of the pink china teacups [...]

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February 4, 2010 4

Katie’s Kite-Themed Baby Shower, Part 1: Decor

By in Shindigs

Don’t you just love having good friends? This weekend made me remember how important friendships are. I threw a kite-themed baby shower for my dear friend Katie. Celebrating the upcoming arrival of their baby girl brought joy to my heart every time I thought about the shower. Being together in life’s big moments is what [...]

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February 3, 2010 5

Another Downtown: Photoshoot with Ryel J in Fullerton

By in Beginnings

This post is admittedly narcissistic. Who posts pictures of themselves anyway? The answer: me. I do. I post picture after picture of me. Then me again. I’m sort of obsessed. When Ryel J offered to take some headshots for me, I got a rush of excitement. It was nice to document a little bit about [...]

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February 2, 2010 0

Allison’s Guide to Downtown LA, Part 3: Flowers

By in Excursions Near & Far, Supplies

Oh flowers. How could I live without you? I wish I could sit in a room full of your bright colors and delicate petals all the time. You make me smile. You make me happy. You make me feel like having fun. I wish you lived closer. Maybe you should move your magical world of [...]

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February 1, 2010 4

Allison’s Guide to Downtown LA, Part 2: Beads

By in Excursions Near & Far, Supplies

I consider myself a fairly crafty person. In fact, I usually can create things that show up in my head but having the right materials is a must. Downtown LA has become one of the first spots I try when looking for interesting and unique supplies for my projects. I definitely start there when looking [...]

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