in your pocket

I'm in love with these cute little pocket books! AND you can design your own. Too cool. If I were getting hitched again I would for sure give these little guys as favours. My wheels are already madly spinning to come up with a project to turn into a little book. Scout Books rule.

tbay likes photographs

Need a laugh this morning? I was greeted this bright and sunny morning by this lovely editorial (click to enlarge). Thunder bay has one local newspaper and they thought it was appropriate to slam the current cover of the phone book, which I art directed with a talented local artist (Greg Dubeau). They also praise the previous 2 year's covers, which I did, so I guess that's good? Art will always be subjective and controversial I suppose. Thank god I'm a designer, not an artist.

clever design

What a clever idea for all your favs! Side table by Etsy seller janedandy.

b is back!

Yay! My love's contract is over and he is home much sooner than expected and ready to begin his new position this long weekend. And help me pack. Oh so much to do... Here's to the most amazing friends ever, who in weeks to come will be life savers. And cheers to the rest of our wedding party around the globe, thinkin' of everyone today!

an a without a b

I miss my husband already. 2 days in. 4 months to go.
Fingers crossed he gets to come home for our move in 6 weeks.

[photo by Shannon Lepere]

big & bold

I loooove design sponge's before & afters. There are so many great and creative DIYs on there and I'm always inspired. I have a long list of "when I have time" projects on my list and re-upholstering a chair with a bold funky pattern is one of them (or rather taking it to somewhere to do said re-upholstering). And I think our new house would really like to have a cool chair.

hot ties

I really dig these new ties from toybreaker.

first house

Our home will always have a special place in our hearts, being that is was our first. It is where we've lived for 3 amazing years in our lives and we love our little home enormously. However, with the purchase of our new home it is time to say goodbye and list it on the real estate market. The place is spic-and-span and ready for this week's viewings. Take a look.

[photos via ThunderBayHouses.com]

forever house

Boy, lots can change in the span of a week... we bought a new house! At the end of May we move into our dream home located on a dead-end road just within city limits. This is the part of the house that instantly sold me:

oh canada

It's hard to describe how amazing it was to be at the Olympics. Once in a lifetime for sure. Definitely incredible, exciting and pride-filled. Most of all I think of how genuinely HAPPY everyone was to be there for such a huge event. Its tough to go from a 24/7 sports bonanza back to regular life, but it will be in my heart forever.

[Video via Stanley Makes Three and yes, it totally brought tears to my eyes]