mary christa’s flowers

mary christa’s flowers

Posted on Feb, 24. 2010

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Mary Christa and Adam are getting married in March and having a very vintage-y wedding with dark blues and plums…I can’t wait to see the pictures and I love how their flowers turned out.

I love making these posie flowers and I love how Mary Christa was open to so many ideas for their design.

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29 weeks and today’s outfit

29 weeks and today’s outfit

Posted on Feb, 23. 2010

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I have looked all over Omaha and still can’t find a copy of that magazine. All the newsstands still have the old one out–so I guess I’ll just have to wait a bit longer. Right now I am watching Barnes and Noble, which is where Dave took these pictures of me tonight on our series [...]

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Buy a pair of TOMS Shoes embroidered by me to support relief efforts in Haiti

Buy a pair of TOMS Shoes embroidered by me to support relief efforts in Haiti

Posted on Feb, 21. 2010

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Several weeks ago I was asked by the Omaha Young Professionals Council to decorate a pair of TOMS Shoes for an auction to raise money for Haiti relief efforts. I was happy to help out and this is what I came up with. I love the little bee.

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omaha area readers–check out the cover of omaha magazine!

omaha area readers–check out the cover of omaha magazine!

Posted on Feb, 17. 2010

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A few weeks ago I was asked by the editors of Omaha Magazine to participate in a feature they are doing on young local business owners (I wrote about it earlier here). Today I finally saw the cover. I am shocked!

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Hansel from Basel Haiti relief promotion

Hansel from Basel Haiti relief promotion

Posted on Feb, 16. 2010

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I wear a lot of tights and leggings–maybe 28 days out of the month, especially in these wintery ones! Hansel from Basel, a Los Angeles-based company, makes the most durable, high-value, and adorable tights in my wardrobe and until the end of February they will be donating 15% of all sales proceeds to Haiti relief [...]

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28 weeks and today’s outfit

28 weeks and today’s outfit

Posted on Feb, 15. 2010

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We had a really, really great Valentine’s Day. We don’t usually do anything crazy or out-of-character for sentimental holidays, but I think we both love to be able to set aside some time and forget about our everyday obligations. Just taking time to be grateful for each other.

This year, I actually got a few gifts! [...]

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in the first phase of redecorating–some photos

in the first phase of redecorating–some photos

Posted on Feb, 13. 2010

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We have been working with interior designer Jessica McKay, owner of Birdhouse Interiors and dreamer of cool dreams, and today while Dave was at work I decided it was time to get down to business.

I also went to the store and bought the paint we chose (a light papery gray) (which I haven’t cracked open [...]

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Longing to visit my favorite city

Longing to visit my favorite city

Posted on Feb, 11. 2010

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Alternately titled, “Things I will show Alice when she is five or six.”

1, 2: Yoli Frozen Yogurt, the most beautiful treat store in Berlin that offers both a well-designed, mature ambiance and sweet fantastic indulgence.  3: Besuch der Fernsehturm am Alexanderplatz fur Kaffee und Kuchen. 4: Cupcake Berlin, the first cupcake store in the city. [...]

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weekend work.

weekend work.

Posted on Feb, 08. 2010

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Thinking about buying…
…another desktop computer.
…a crib done!
…a changing table. They are all so ugly to me. I really have my heart set on this one that fits over my crib, but isn’t it just paying $210 for a tray??
…those cute wrap boots from Toms Shoes. My mom thinks they are horrifying but I will refer [...]

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week 27 and today’s outfit. so, a big long baby post.

week 27 and today’s outfit. so, a big long baby post.

Posted on Feb, 05. 2010

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It’s the beginning of my 7th month, my third trimester. This week I got a GORGEOUS new wool coat and wrap dress from Isabella Oliver and they fit beautifully. The coat has a little room to grow and the dress is perfectly versatile–I feel like I can do a daytime look that is modest enough [...]

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