Happiness Is Two Kinds of Ice Cream

June 6, 2013 By 1 Comment

Nothing says summer like a dish of homemade ice cream. (Bonus points if the dish itself is homemade, too!) Here are a few of our staff’s favorite flavors:

Ann (Art Director): OK, I’m really boring; I like vanilla with caramel topping. (editor’s note: we like to call it “classic.” J)
Kathleen (Associate Editor): Around the holidays, my go-to’s are peppermint or Blue Bell’s Pumpkin Spiced Pecan. But any other time, it’s all about chocolate. (My favorite is peanut butter-chocolate or Brusters’ s’mores.) My topping of choice is usually dark chocolate syrup.
Becky (Editorial Coordinator): As soon as school is out, ice-cream-making season begins at our house. My son loves to make mint chocolate chip, but my favorite is honey ice cream. It takes me back to my favorite ice-cream parlor on the lake where I grew up; it was the place to go after a long hot day! For toppings, I love hot fudge and strawberries—sometimes I skip the ice cream and just eat the hot fudge and strawberries!
Nancy (Copy Editor): I, of course, don’t make any of this myself, but I love fresh (homemade) peach ice cream with pizzelles.
Tracey Runnion: I love chocolate chip mint with hot fudge. Yum!
Faith (Assistant Editor): I try to have a diet filled with greens, so I eat mint chocolate chip ice cream. (Chocolate comes from beans too, right?) And they say you’re supposed to eat colorful meals, so I put sprinkles on my ice cream.
Haley (Editorial Assistant): Easy! Swiss chocolate ice cream with toffee bits and sliced almonds.

We’ve got the scoop on a few of our favorite fun ice-cream-themed products that are sure to put the cherry on top of your summer celebration.

1. “You’re so sweet!” Thank-You Card Set: Ruche, 2. Malt Time Favorite Top: Mod Cloth, 3. Andy Warhol Ice-Cream Poster: All Posters
4. Purple Ice-Cream-Cone Pincushion: Etsy, 5. “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream.” Illustrated Card: Etsy, 6. Ice Cream Mirror Stud Earrings: Yes Style
7. Popsicle Coin Purse: Kate Spade, 8. Soft-Serve Temporary Tattoo: Tattly, 9. Champion Ice-Cream Shoes: Keds
10. Ice-Cream Stiletto: Far Fetch, 11. Cool-Pop Spatula: Sur la Table, 12. Popsicles Temporary Tattoo: Tattly
13. Ceramic Ice-Cream Cone: Anthropologie, 14. Ice-Cream Cones Throw-Pillow Cover: Society 6, 15. My Ice-Cream and Your Ice-Cream Spoons: Etsy

 

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Gingham Style

May 3, 2013 By 1 Comment

Warmer weather has us feeling preppy and picnicky. We have spotted a lot of gingham around the office lately. We’re taking a look back at some great moments in gingham, as well as showcasing a few of our favorite, checkered products.

Great Moments in Gingham


The shoes may get all the press, but whether it was shot in subdued sepia or brilliant technicolor, the classic print of Dorothy’s gingham dress looks picture perfect. (You better start pinching those pennies if you want the original, though.) [Read more...]

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Before & After: Style Cubed

April 23, 2013 By 1 Comment

Assistant Editor, K. Faith Morgan

Many of us spend an inordinate amount of time shopping, painting, DIYing and generally making our homes beautiful, but we often overlook the space where we spend most of our days—the office. There’s no reason why your workspace shouldn’t reflect your taste and sense of style, too!
I already have an amazing job, and I am grateful for every day I get to do work I enjoy with people I love. But a beautiful work area helps me be that much more creative and joyful, and to just generally feel at home in the office. Here are a few ideas I used to spruce up my space. Feel free to steal them for your own! [Read more...]

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In Celebration and Support of Boston

April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a bold way to show your support for Boston, Brendan Buckley has created pins that simply state, “Boston’s Not Afraid of You.” All proceeds go directly to The One Fund.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.

In the wake of what happened at the Boston Marathon, our hearts, though grieved, are filled with hope as we continue to see beautiful things rise above the tragedy. Incredible stories of love, compassion, and community continue to shine like rays of light through the darkness. In addition to our thoughts and prayers, we offer a celebration of Boston and a few of its talented artists in hopes that it will add to the support of that great city and her people.

Boston, we love you!

 

 

 

Jill Rosenwald
Jill Rosenwald’s shop is full of kitchen must-haves in bright, modern patterns. From bowls to vases to oversize coffee cups, these handmade items are sure to brighten your morning.

 

 

 


Earmark
Bridgette & Mike started their company, Earmark, in 2002 and have since established themselves as masters of letter printing. Their quirky style and tremendous imagination have them making everything from their signature greeting cards to banners and personalized pencils.

 

 

 

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Get this Look: Lamp Update

February 4, 2013 By 4 Comments

What’s old is new again! Update lamps to fit your décor, using spray paint and a little ingenuity.

This lovely sideboard arrangement is the perfect home accent for spring. Download a printable copy of the verse hanging on the wall here, and give a pair of lamps new life with our easy instructions. [Read more...]

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