DO: turn off the TV Last week my roommate and I took a big step. We got rid of cable. At first, the thought of fewer bills was a large weight lifted, and then the panic began to set in. We were going to have to quit old habits cold turkey. No more dressing to (…) Read more »
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Style File – Tuesday
Jul 05, 2011It’s day two of getting to know our employee of the week, and check out how adorable she was looking today! I love the combo of the ditzy polka-dot shirt underneath a girly denim romper. She looks innocent and flirty all at the same time. Definitely a Candy/Meadow combo just like she said… Aside from (…) Read more »
Saturday DO
Jul 02, 2011DO: Commit to a month of meditation This week’s DO is one part about the benefits of meditation and one part about commitment. Meditation allows us to stop our lives – to sit restfully and go inside of ourselves. The relaxing pause immediately brings a calm awareness that is not present in a hectic daily (…) Read more »
Saturday DO
Jun 25, 2011DO: Plant something It’s no secret that humans adore flowers and plants…we love being surrounded by this peaceful form of life. Today, or sometime this week, begin to expand your own oasis. Whether inside or outside, flowers can create the perfect environment for thought and creativity. Planting is also a fun project because there are (…) Read more »
Weekend Getaway: The Adirondacks
Jun 24, 2011Summer is the perfect time to plan those weekend getaways, and our country is full of great escapes to explore. Last week I headed up north to camp in the Adirondack Mountains – a perfect getaway destination. The mountains, rivers, and lakes are immediately relaxing. We set up camp in Wilmington, NY right near Whiteface (…) Read more »
happy summer solstice
Jun 21, 2011“do you always watch for the longest day of the year and then miss it? i always watch for the longest day in the year and then miss it.” - f. scott fitzgerald, the great gatsby click on images for sources. (…) Read more »
Saturday DO
Jun 11, 2011DO: indulge a guilty pleasure. give in to something sweet …or salty coddle yourself with breakfast in bed enjoy a nerdy movie lose yourself in a romance novel laugh at bad reality TV belt the words to a cheesy pop song rock a knock-off laugh at a completely inappropriate joke waste time Facebook stalking (gotta make full (…) Read more »
the burning house
May 25, 2011ever since i first heard about the site the burning house i’ve been completely fascinated with it. it’s based on this simple premise: if your house was burning down, what would you take with you? sure, it’s not a pleasant thought but it’s a really interesting way of seeing what possessions are most valuable to (…) Read more »
Brimfield Photo Diary
May 23, 2011Some of our buyers have just come back from Brimfield’s one of the world’s largest flea markets. It’s in Massachusetts and happens 3 times a year May 8-13, July 10-15, and September 4-9. Here are some pictures they took and wanted to share with you! It’s unbelievable the amount of great things you can find (…) Read more »
guest blog post: brooklyn hawaii
May 20, 2011brooke dombroski is a photographer and designer who lives in hawaii, on the island of oahu where our may catalog was shot. the second i saw her tumblr, brooklyn hawaii, i was completely enthralled with her laid-back surfer girl lifestyle – and brooke was kind enough to share some photos with the blog to give (…) Read more »
fan love
May 16, 2011another amazing batch of photos from our facebook fans. you guys rock! (…) Read more »
Saturday DO
May 14, 2011That’s right, we’re adding something to your Saturday to do lists, but don’t worry – we’ll always make sure it’s worthwhile ;) DO: laugh too hard at one of your own jokes Never hold back an opportunity to laugh – even if it’s at yourself! Laughter is one of the most important and powerful human (…) Read more »
