something to smile about

Posted on 09. Feb, 2011 by Princess Lasertron.

♥ My dear Bill Jones from Jones Bros Cupcakes on the latest episode of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. I’m so proud of you–way to hold it down for Omaha! ♥ Working with another author on a new book–I’ll share more as soon as I can. It’s about entrepreneurship and taking the plunge! ♥ Pie Lab Omaha is moving in next door to CAMP…uh oh ♥ these cute vintage-inspired printable valentines from Veer ♥ Yinghua Zhu’s paper art ♥ Candy buttons ♥ I wish little alice would wear a bow, like these from louandlee ♥ snowglobe collection ♥ any collection ♥ Josh and Naomi’s new little bean, Eleanor ♥ ♥ homemade ice cream ♥ that darth vader kid ♥ This gallery of crafts from the Japanese American internment camps from 1942-1946. Check out the boutonnieres for weddings made from seeds and found objects. ♥ Breakfast at Tiffany’s midnight movie ♥ hiring another employee–for real! ♥ taking the high road. especially when it’s super hard. pat yourself on the back for those times–you’re only human. ♥ an entire coast to coast episode about star children ♥ speaking to UNL’s textiles club ♥ biscuit foot ♥ going through old pictures with my mom (that’ll be a good post) ♥

another outfit styled at scout

With Bill Jones from Jones Bros

Eric with his phone, and me with my dozen Jones Bros cupcakes (and humongous homemade marshmallow in the to-go cup)

A look at the paper sculptural art of Omaha artist Yinghua Zhu

Bunny boots

♥ real housewives of omaha ♥ my nine month old baby ♥ my new coat in my favorite colors ♥ string cheese ♥ homemade dish soap ♥  ♥ dark grey nail polish with a heavy coat of gold glitter on top–my new power manicure ♥ just realized I own 3 gold clutch purses and NEVER use them…that changes this week. ♥ wendy williams. period. ♥ waterford vase we got for our wedding full of dice ♥ wooden wick candles ♥ liz’s bow belt tutorial ♥ cuddling to sleep with my little tiny beanbag ♥ the cute guy who works at the locksmith. hi, josh. thanks for saving me today. ♥ speaking of wendy williams, the new season of ru paul’s drag race. do you know you can watch online?! ♥ custom rubber stamps–there is a factory down the street from my office and they do SUCH great work! ♥ homemade banana bread–I’ve made three batches this week ♥ a new box of wine to keep on my desk (mom of the year) ♥

The crew at CAMP

the best guest room

wonder woman makeup mailed to me by reader kari!

everyone wants homemade ice cream made on the porch in a coffee can

Eric and I giving our talk at Meet the Pros earlier this week, Badassery at Work: Creativity, collaboration, and coworking.

xo
meg

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some things I like, some things you like

Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by Princess Lasertron.

1. I put the remaining pins in the Princess Lasertron store on sale–like ten to fifteen dollars off, I don’t know what percentage that is or whatever. Each one of them is a little unusual for my brand–they’re made with wool and centered with some of the most special gems and buttons from my reserves. Perfect for fall. (That’s also where you go to buy a kit, if you want one!)

2. Each dress sold before November will come with a free little toss bouquet or fabulous one-off custom headband–you choose what you want, and you choose the colors.

We’re doing a few other promotions too…

• After we sell 50 dresses we’re doing a giveaway for a free bouquet/boutonniere/accessory/present/awesomeness package for your wedding, prom, date night, whatever. Whoever wins can work that out with us.
• After we sell 100 dresses, we’re giving away a custom dress!

3. Do Fun Stuff is the name of a new kids album–my FAVORITE kids album–curated by blogger Ryan Marshall (Pacing the Panic Room). Alice fell asleep to it tonight and I love every song–it’s children’s music that I would totally listen to anyway. And the blog is way rad–be sure to check out his wife’s maternity photos, I’ve never seen anything so creative. I wish I had done ours like that!

Ryan and his wife Cole have two kids–one of them has a rare disability called Smith Magenis Syndrome and all of the proceeds from the album sales will go to researching this little-understood illness. My favorite songs are Potty Time, Ladybug, and Hooray it’s my Birthday.

The best thing is that you can listen to each song in full on the website.

4. After I sell 100 dresses, I’m giving one away on the blog. Order up.

5. Thanks to everyone who has mentioned them on their blogs–Brides Magazine, Rock ‘n Roll Bride, Broke-Ass Bride, Words by Alison, and It’s a Jaime Thing, that I know of. Thank you.

6. Here is a video of the show that was shot by WOWT here in Omaha. My parents taped it from their tv in their living room. The background music is def not my choice (here was our music–Je Veux Te Voir by Yelle. Not safe for work, if you speak French.)

7. Sorry for being so me-centric lately. I think that’s kind of how blogs tend to go but sometimes I just want to talk about something else. After the Omaha Fashion Week series this week, it’ll just be customer weddings next week–and there are some beautiful ones. Like this one.

awesome love stories!
xo

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joy in link form

Posted on 22. Jul, 2010 by Princess Lasertron.

what I’m doing/reading/enjoying elsewhere on the internet…

• Emily Henderson is one of the contestants on HGTV’s Design Star, and I love reading her blog for behind-the-scenes commentary about each episode. Her writing voice is also so friendly and funny–you will love reading it.
• “The only way to have a truly offbeat wedding is to do what you like. Because if you’re keeping up or rebelling someone else’s status vision, you’re wasting your time and resources.” Ariel (of Offbeat Bride fame)’s take on being an offbeat consumer.

• If I was a diamond girl, I would totally go for this black oxidized silver diamond ring. Baaaaad ass.
• 20 things I wish I’d known at 20 from Mighty Girl–this post is not another dose of typical “live, love, laugh” advice and actually made me think about what I might be forgetting to focus on in my own 20s. It made me laugh.
• An easy handmade corsage necklace on Design*Sponge

• Anyone else ever dye their hair Cotton Candy Pink? I did right before our family photos when I was fourteen–my mom probably wasn’t pleased but she wisely brushed it off. Reading The Story Behind Manic Panic brought back lots of Cotton Candy Pink memories!
• Alice’s favorite song

what are you into these days?
xo

p.s. giveaway tomorrow!

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joy in link form

Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 by Princess Lasertron.

• Clever snack trays for a car ride or vacation at Inspireco
• There are 21,000 outfit possibilities from this silk georgette dress collection available in 143 colors. This is a dream wardrobe–it would be so simple to get dressed every day with a closet of these beautiful soft dresses. They by Kostas Murkudis and are sold in Berlin at Andreas Murkudis’s store in Mitte. (Found at Style Bubble)
• ABC paper cups

• A Scandinavian-style little girl’s playroom in the home of Jeanette Lunde who writes Fryd Design
• Papier Mache, a web-based magazine
• This vintage twin stroller photo…doesn’t that just look like trouble? Found via my friend Paul.

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link love, more thoughts about postpartum life, and a few pictures from this week

Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Princess Lasertron.

A few websites and articles I’ve been reading/browsing/enjoying:

• Melissa of Melissa Jill Photography explains why she doesn’t offer discounts–a touchy and challenging subject for many self-employed people
• Tips from Ann Handley on how to get a speaking gig at conferences at events

(more…)

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