Archive for October, 2009
elsewhere on the internet
Posted on 09. Oct, 2009 by admin.
• Forever 21′s blog The Skinny remembers legendary 20th century fashion photographer Irving Penn • Missing Domino Magazine? The new online Lonny Magazine might give you your delicious decorating and design fix. • These cake stands and tea sets by ceramics artist and illustrator Esther Coombs are amazingly inspiring • Cate White explains “The Case [...]
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sheryl’s flowers
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Sheryl is one of my rare local customers who was referred to me by Sandi, another woman I previously worked with. Sheryl ordered this bouquet and a few extra loose flowers for her daughter’s October 10 wedding–coming up fast! They seem Christmassy, but setting them off with brown accents with the other wedding details will [...]
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barcamp omaha wrapup: share your passion!
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by admin.
There’s another Barcamp for the books. Omaha’s second annual Barcamp event was an open, collaborative representation of our most passionate local innovators and, once again, I left the weekend feeling completely exhausted yet resolutely driven and motivated. If you have never heard of Barcamp before, it’s an “un”-conference format held in cities all over the [...]
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american sewing expo: a smashing success!
Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by admin.
A few weeks ago, my mom and I drove from Omaha to Novi, Michigan (just outside of Detroit) for the American Sewing Expo. It was a five-day trip–four of them spent driving–and I think my first true road trip. I was excited to spend it with my awesome mom. By the way, this is going [...]
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happy birthday hollie!
Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by admin.
One of my most favorite friends, Hollie Nicole, turns 26 today. She has helped me out so much with my orders when my workload gets out of hand. Hollie is also an amazing nanny to a cute little girl a few blocks away and I can always count on them to join me for lunch [...]












