Doug, my husband and partner in crime, made an interesting blog post about his desk and what it says about him and his life. It got me to thinking about what fills our lives and time and how we keep it all straight. Many people ask me how I balance it all; wifedom, motherhood, my business and my friendships keep me very busy. The answer: Apple Things.
Things allows me to keep track of my to-dos, prioritize projects, assign projects to my intern (Hi Christine!) and set due dates. It is a very useful piece of software. But it also pretty much sums up my life. Have a look -
Things allows me to keep track of my to-dos, prioritize projects, assign projects to my intern (Hi Christine!) and set due dates. It is a very useful piece of software. But it also pretty much sums up my life. Have a look -
Really, where else can you see "sign up for infant CPR" next to "make a sample album for Jeannie?" Or "order business cards" right above "make a living will?" At times, I wonder why I always feel so busy and so frazzled and then I stop, and breathe, and look at my Things list. There's a lot to do when you're a photographer and a mom and a wife and a wanna-be Martha. I'm a busy girl, but Things sure does help.
delightfully,
Chenin
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Chenin
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Will Duris said:
thx for sharing, this is very useful.
(01.18.10 @ 08:01 AM)
nate kaiser said:
I!
LOVE!
THINGS!
it's a total lifesaver for our biz and life! you should try setting up "areas" so you an keep track of what's going on and needs to be done for all the different parts of life :) we've also setup each wedding client as a project than then we can make all of their steps, tasks, etc. a part of.
(01.18.10 @ 08:01 AM)
Will Duris said:
thx for sharing, this is very useful.
(01.18.10 @ 08:03 AM)
Liz said:
I have been using Things on my iPhone for a while and I LOVE it - does the desktop application make it that much better? Is it worth having both?
(01.18.10 @ 08:16 AM)
Christine Chang said:
Hi Chenin! Looks like a great program, can't wait to try it myself!
(01.18.10 @ 11:24 AM)
Monica Hodges said:
Oh Chenin... I feel your craziness!!! I am a photographer mom as well and yes, my to-do list often has interesting items stacked together as well!! How is Things different from MobileMe or from a to-do list inOutlook? Best wishes for sanity:)!
(01.18.10 @ 11:57 AM)
Angela Renee said:
I second Nate's suggestion of setting up Areas in Things. It will show you your daily tasks divided by area which is super helpful. It's a fabulous program for partitioned people:)
(01.18.10 @ 12:23 PM)
Bobbie Brown said:
This looks just like my kind of 'thing'! (Pun intended!) But seriously, I love this!
(01.18.10 @ 12:52 PM)
Adrienne said:
Thanks for sharing! I've often wondered how you stay organized! It seems you do it ALL! Can you now blog about how to be so cool and creative!? I need help with that too :)
(01.18.10 @ 04:19 PM)
Angela Higgins said:
What an awesome list! I have tried Things briefly but think it may be the way to go for me too this year. Thanks for sharing :)
(01.18.10 @ 05:46 PM)
Amber Fox said:
I just got things for Christmas actually. My family knows that I have a hard time juggling my family, my full time job teaching and running a photography business on the side. So I am excited to see that you really like "Things" too. I also recommend reading the book, Getting Things Done, by David Allen, the inventor of Things. So cool Chenin!
(01.18.10 @ 08:02 PM)
teaworthy said:
This is perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.
(01.19.10 @ 09:13 AM)
Susan Stripling said:
I use this like CRAZY. shows you how I set it up. I use Projects to keep track of the workflow of each wedding etc! I LOVE THIS PROGRAM.
(01.19.10 @ 04:28 PM)
margaret lee said:
oh yay thanks for sharing this :) i added full-time mom to full-time photographer last july and i feel like my days have gone from 24/7 to 25/8! i will definitely check this software out to keep me in check.
(01.19.10 @ 08:41 PM)
Dana Fontaine said:
Thanks for highlighting this for me! I did not know about it previously but I think I will be heading to the apple store today! I am curious though, do you have the iPhone app Things as well? Is it necessary?
Thank you!
(01.22.10 @ 12:46 PM)
Kia Gregory said:
definitely as not busy as you but things looks like a bomb app!
(01.24.10 @ 01:31 PM)
Amanda Auer said:
It's not so much the "living will" as it is the "get rhinos who surf" that has me totally perplexed. LOL Chenin!! :)
(01.27.10 @ 10:09 AM)
Michelle Guzman said:
BUSY BUSY!!!! But this is motivating me to knock of some of my to do list. :)
(01.29.10 @ 12:49 PM)
Tim said:
a lot of people love this app! i still can't get into it. and its not an apple product, its culture code. may want to change that: http://culturedcode.com/things/
(02.02.10 @ 09:47 PM)
Every year at Christmas, I like to send a little something to the wonderful people who support my business and my photography. So when I met Diana Phillips, a crazy mad-scientist-meets-graphic-artist-meets-chocolate-queen, I knew we had to collaborate on a project together. And when I emailed her, proposing that she make me my own couture collection of truffles and allow me to design the packaging, I thought for sure she would say "thanks, but you're crazy." Much to my excitement, Diana was game for working with me and so my 2-month long custom chocolate project was born....
The packaging: homemade papers in cream, ivory, blush and light blue, hand-sewn by Diana herself, and made in to a beautiful box. The chocolate themselves were wrapped in more hand-made paper and topped with a custom made menu/thank-you-card/holiday-card. The box was wrapped in velvet ribbon, a bit of twine (ya'll know how much I love my twine!) and topped with one-of-a-kind cabochons and brooches.
The chocolates: dark chocolate truffles in the shape of tiny flowers, filled with amazing flavors like Lilac, Lavender and Violette. Yumm.
It was an amazing project to work on and I had a blast trying my hand at the art of packaging. And, of course, chocolate-eating ;)
The packaging: homemade papers in cream, ivory, blush and light blue, hand-sewn by Diana herself, and made in to a beautiful box. The chocolate themselves were wrapped in more hand-made paper and topped with a custom made menu/thank-you-card/holiday-card. The box was wrapped in velvet ribbon, a bit of twine (ya'll know how much I love my twine!) and topped with one-of-a-kind cabochons and brooches.
The chocolates: dark chocolate truffles in the shape of tiny flowers, filled with amazing flavors like Lilac, Lavender and Violette. Yumm.
It was an amazing project to work on and I had a blast trying my hand at the art of packaging. And, of course, chocolate-eating ;)
cara said:
Gorgeous! The packaging, the chocolates, the photos -- lucky lucky you :)!
(01.13.10 @ 07:40 AM)
Victoria said:
Oh wow! That looks so good! I wouldn't even want to open it though..it's too pretty! But then, I definitely would want to inhale those chocolates...what a dilemma!
(01.13.10 @ 07:44 AM)
Your Father said:
And you didn't send one to your daddy why? Like you, beautiful, elegant and creative. Love, pops.
(01.13.10 @ 07:47 AM)
Rebecca Honeywell said:
I love these, totally gorgeous all round. I'm a packaging geek too and you've inspired me!
(01.13.10 @ 07:57 AM)
anda said:
THAT is by far the coolest packaging I have seen in my life. And a majorly awesome idea to collaborate like that!!
(01.13.10 @ 08:01 AM)
Amanda Rae said:
You might be a genius. Thanks for raising the bar. I'm going to start thinking about my Christmas gifts NOW!
(01.13.10 @ 09:07 AM)
angel swanson said:
loveeeeed mine!! they were absolutely scrumptious!!! don't laugh at me, but i actually wore the brooch that came on my box. :) xoxo
(01.13.10 @ 09:24 AM)
Joanna said:
That has got to be one of the best holiday gifts I have ever seen. Terrific job!
(01.13.10 @ 09:44 AM)
cindee bae said:
ahhhh.. How would anyone even open up the gorgeous packaging?! And if they did, how would anyone eat those beautiful chocolate?
(01.13.10 @ 09:51 AM)
Kaysha Weiner said:
These are incredible!!! They look almost too beautiful to eat.... ALMOST! lol
(01.13.10 @ 11:52 AM)
jenniferL said:
love the packaging design and craftiness! i'm a big fan of sewing on paper. i'm laughing at your dad's comment.
(01.13.10 @ 12:11 PM)
brooke bowland said:
just beautiful. each box is a work of art. what an amazing gift.
(01.13.10 @ 01:42 PM)
Cristy Cross said:
Are you serious?? These are awesome. I am so impressed with the packaging. I love it! How fun and what a different way of showing your creativity through yummy chocolate bites.
(01.13.10 @ 02:33 PM)
Nicole said:
I'm thinking that these would be great to add to my bridal party gift baskets Thanks for the great idea!
(01.13.10 @ 04:57 PM)
Anna said:
So elegant and beautiful and scrumptious! I would love to order a few boxes ;)
(01.13.10 @ 05:20 PM)
Joyful Weddings and Events said:
So gorgeous! And they look delicious :) Such a cool thing to be able to do!
(01.13.10 @ 07:18 PM)
Harmony Loves said:
DEEE-lish-ious! I love chocolate! and these look so pretty :)
(01.13.10 @ 07:37 PM)
diana said:
Chenin, it was a blast collaborating on the choice of papers and ribbons. I loved putting together the collages and juxtaposing textures, patterns and colors before reving up the sewing machine. The packaging was a lovely complement to the antique custom chocolate molds. I'll play mad scientist with you ANY day!
(01.13.10 @ 08:11 PM)
Andrea said:
Gorgeous! I am in love with the designs, what a fabulous idea! Hope none of my clients see this, kind of making me feel like the lousy card they got wasn't all that...
(01.13.10 @ 09:58 PM)
Alissa said:
The chocolates are beyond beautiful. What I love the very, very most about this post is your dad's comment. "Like you, beautiful, elegant and creative. Love, pops" You are a lucky, lucky girl.
I've never commented here before. Although I lurk a lot, I want you to know that your work is so lovely! Your images (and the TRA's you use) are wonderful! Thanks for sharing yourself with the world!
(01.14.10 @ 02:25 PM)
AmyPunky Photography said:
I hope you didn't eat all the chocolate and didn't send empty boxes. Just kidding!! This is a fabulous idea!! :) The papers are gorgeous!!
(01.14.10 @ 02:52 PM)
kary heimbach- kary h events said:
i loved my box of chocolates! it was beautiful, the chocolates were amazing and I kept the box! here's to a "sweet" 2010! Hope we have lots of events together! xoxo
(01.14.10 @ 04:15 PM)
Kari S said:
IThose are gorgeous! I dont know if I could have opened the packaging to get inside!
(01.15.10 @ 06:08 AM)
chenin's mom said:
hey Chen! I didn't get any chocolates either....what gives?=P
(01.19.10 @ 07:18 AM)
Olivia said:
Very pretty- the homemade paper, cabochons and brooches really make these stand out (not just your typical box of chocolates!). The chocolate flowers almost look too good to eat :)
(01.20.10 @ 04:33 PM)
angie said:
I thought for a second I was in Heaven! This is the prettiest chocolate and chocolate boxes I have ever seen!
(01.21.10 @ 06:21 PM)
Judd said:
WOW - this packaging design is truly inspirational ! I'm on a horrible Jan diet and those chocs are taking me close to the edge!
(01.22.10 @ 11:34 AM)
Jaclyne - Heavenly Blooms said:
Beautiful box. Beautiful chocolates. Love this.
(02.03.10 @ 09:42 PM)
Bob Monk said:
When men are looking for that perfect gift for her, a gift of chocolate is the perfect one. Chocolates are perfect mood elevators and are considered to have aphrodisiac properties. A heart shape chocolate says
(02.04.10 @ 09:00 PM)
I am so thrilled to share that my favorite wedding blog, The Wedding Chicks, featured Erin and Chris' beautiful wedding at Bacara Resort! This blog is an amazing resource for brides and grooms and is chock full of lovely details and delightful inspiration. Check out the feature here- Erin & Chris!
And if you think their blog is cute you should check out WC Couture, adorable tees, totes and custom products for lovebirds. I have this one, this one and one of these (can you tell I love them?) and they are cute as can be! I am dying to shoot a couple with one these adorable custom wedding signs!
Happy shopping!
delighfully,
Chenin
Happy shopping!
delighfully,
Chenin
I am the first to admit that I am an obsessive-compulsive researcher. So imagine my dilemma when I was researching (i.e., shopping for!) baby gear. Not only was it unchartered territory, but there's all sorts of safety, health and budget issues to consider. I fancy myself a bit of an expert when it comes to baby gear that doesn't suck, so I thought it might make a good Cat's Meow for this week.
First up is the Svan High Chair -
I was totally shocked to discover that the vast majority of high chairs are ugly, plastic eyesores. And I quickly found out that a cool, stylish highchair can cost an arm and a leg ($500 bucks easily). Given that this piece of furniture was going to be out in my kitchen all the time, I wanted something made of real wood and with a stylish silhouette. I also knew that whatever highchair I bought was going to be spilled on, barfed on, chewed on and generally abused, so I wanted something rugged and not too expensive.
Behold, the Svan High Chair. This thing is real wood, easy to clean (a dishwasher safe tray!) and comes with a real fabric cushion (no vinyl duck-print here!). The only downside... it's made in Sweden and requires assembly (who hasn't cursed at Ikea?). Be prepared to polish off a bottle of wine while you try to dicipher the directions.
Next is Sophie the Giraffe. I was a little shocked at the price tag on this one ($20 for what looks like a glorified dog toy), but after reading the reviews on Amazon I decided to give it a whirl. Sophie is a BPA-free rubber giraffe, who is painted with food-safe paints. She is soft, squishy, squeeks when you hug her and Maxfield is bananas about her. We have a lot of teething toys, but this one is hands-down the household favorite.
Behold, the Svan High Chair. This thing is real wood, easy to clean (a dishwasher safe tray!) and comes with a real fabric cushion (no vinyl duck-print here!). The only downside... it's made in Sweden and requires assembly (who hasn't cursed at Ikea?). Be prepared to polish off a bottle of wine while you try to dicipher the directions.
Next is Sophie the Giraffe. I was a little shocked at the price tag on this one ($20 for what looks like a glorified dog toy), but after reading the reviews on Amazon I decided to give it a whirl. Sophie is a BPA-free rubber giraffe, who is painted with food-safe paints. She is soft, squishy, squeeks when you hug her and Maxfield is bananas about her. We have a lot of teething toys, but this one is hands-down the household favorite.
What nursery is complete without a mobile? While pregnant, I looked and looked for a mobile for Max's room and all I could find was stuffed seals, or pink elephants or chubby bunnies. Definitely not my cup of tea. While perusing BabyEarth.com (a great website, by the way), we discovered Flensted Mobiles - simple paper mobiles with a cool graphic flair. Here's the one we decided on -
Another great site for all things rebel-baby is BabyWit.com. We've made a few purchases here, but our favorites have been a cool messenger-style diaper bag for Doug and this awesome onesie that was given to us as a gift -
Speaking of cool stuff for daddies, Doug has become a huge fan of Rockabye Baby. This company takes songs from adult bands, like Green Day to The Rolling Stones, and turns them in to baby-friendly lullabies. The baby loves them and Doug gets a kick out of hearing Metallica's Master of Puppets played on a xylophone.
Rockabye Baby is available at Fawn and Forest, one of my favorite baby websites.
Last up is the Binth Baby Book. This was definitely a splurge for me, but I knew I wouldn't keep up with journaling if I had to look at something ugly. This baby book is full of beautiful, graphic silk-screened illustrations and it truly is a pleasure to write in.
Last up is the Binth Baby Book. This was definitely a splurge for me, but I knew I wouldn't keep up with journaling if I had to look at something ugly. This baby book is full of beautiful, graphic silk-screened illustrations and it truly is a pleasure to write in.
Viola! All things baby that make me go "meow." Next week - office supplies that make my day!
delightfully,
Chenin
Tony Bisson said:
You manage make parenting look cool. I don't know how you do it! The graphic on the monkey still makes me laugh,
(06.24.09 @ 07:54 PM)
angel swanson said:
love it all!! chenin -- thank you for doing all this research so i don't have to if i ever have a little baby :) would love to meet max soon, and catch up over lunch!! miss you! xoxoxo
(06.24.09 @ 10:30 PM)
Allie Love said:
I am offically obsessed with 'The Cat's Meow'! They totally make my week!!!
(06.25.09 @ 06:32 AM)
karikay said:
I adore mobiles as well, if you are seeking another stylish artist to check out her site is www.moonlillymobiles.com She creates beautiful silk mobiles inspired by natures beautiful folliage! Since they are made of silk and fine wire, they dance in the room mimicing real leaves...you pick your color theme as well- Enjoy looking
(06.25.09 @ 08:27 AM)
Rustin said:
I have a messenger style bad from Diaper Dude also. They are really nice. My friend makes awesome mobiles and sell them on etsy.com. I think they would really match your style. Here is the link http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5569564.
(06.25.09 @ 09:46 AM)
Tey Garcia said:
Awesome post Chenin! I love your style :) Max is going to be the coolest kid!
(06.25.09 @ 10:15 AM)
Allison @ The Innovation Companies said:
My friends with babes love Sophie the Giraffe too. I think she's adorable but it is amazing how something so simple can be so popular.
(06.25.09 @ 11:01 AM)
jenniferL said:
good stuff! i just found land of the nod and liking some of their gear on there.
(06.25.09 @ 12:18 PM)
Maegan Dougherty said:
Thanks for the great reviews! I just opened all the sites in new windows to check out. Love your crib bedding. We have the same set for our six week old baby boy!!! :)
(06.26.09 @ 05:59 AM)
greer said:
Thanks, so much for sharing, I am 13 weeks today so this was perfect!
(06.26.09 @ 12:13 PM)
Muriel said:
Hey Chenin! I've had my eye on that high chair too - but I wondered how the fabric kept up with cleaning. Is it a hassle or easy as pie? I suppose it would be nice to have more than one cover.
(06.27.09 @ 10:23 AM)
erika said:
I wish I had known about Rockabye when my nephew was born! That's hilarious!!!
(06.27.09 @ 05:01 PM)
Aimee Blanks said:
Love, love, love your site!
(06.29.09 @ 01:48 PM)
cameron clark | c+k studios said:
check out Amanda Soule's blog, she has amazing kids/baby toys and great 'back to basics" ideas of what to do with kids! http://www.soulemama.com/ I think you will like her book "the creative family" as well. I'm not nearly as crafty as she is but I like her theories about toys, etc.
(06.29.09 @ 08:49 PM)
Kelly said:
Sophie is great! We have Chan which is part of the collection and our son loves it...his favorite teething toy! Rockabye Baby is also on iTunes.
(06.30.09 @ 09:17 AM)
misty smith said:
Thank you so much for posting this! I'm checking out the Rockabye Baby cds now because I know my daughter will love them!
(07.01.09 @ 10:17 AM)
Lisa Love in Madison, Alabama!! said:
Love~Love those cd's!! Thanks for posting about the Rockabye Baby cd's - I ordered a few for my friend's baby shower!
(07.06.09 @ 05:43 PM)
Mya said:
I just ordered a binth book for my 1 year old son (our second born)... Thanks for the tip. I don't even want to mention how much I paid to have this thing shipped to Canada but I'm super excited. A family member bought us a baby book for our first born and let's just say that pooh bear doesn't instill ANY creativity in me! I'm so excited, can't wait for my son's book to arrive!
(07.08.09 @ 01:21 PM)
Angela said:
You know, that diaper bag looks like it would make a right-perfect camera bag...hmmm....
(09.26.09 @ 01:49 PM)
twin strollers said:
Fantastic products...you have a nice picture out there...keep it up!
(04.14.10 @ 06:38 AM)
For a while now, I've been wanting to do a weekly blog feature on things that make me swoon. Art, clothes, baby gear, recipes - anything that I love and want to share with my readers. So, I woke up and decided today was as good a day as any! So here goes nothin'!
Today, I want to share some artists whose work I love. When Doug and I moved in to this house one year ago, I became painfully aware that all the art and photography in our home was our own. Don't get me wrong, I love to display our work, but I wanted to diversify a bit. Being that we aren't rich, I turned to Etsy to find affordable prints from talented, lesser-known artists.
First up is Sharon Montrose. I found her on etsy, fell in love and then suddenly started seeing her name everywhere. She was recently mentioned in PDN and has been getting a ton of buzz. I am most enamored with Sharon's simple images of rescue animals on white.
I finally bit the bullet and bought four of her smaller open-edition prints and framed them in our kitchen. These are 7x7 prints, surrounded by white double-weight mats and placed in 16x20 frames -
After discovering Sharon, I stumbled upon Marisa Haedike, of Creative Thursday, who is a super-talented illustrator and painter. She does an adorable series of painting featuring her own cast of animals, from polar bears and owls to bunnies and birds. I was looking for something to hang in Max's room, which would be sweet and fun, without being too baby-ish. I was completely twitterpated when I found Marisa's work.
Today, I want to share some artists whose work I love. When Doug and I moved in to this house one year ago, I became painfully aware that all the art and photography in our home was our own. Don't get me wrong, I love to display our work, but I wanted to diversify a bit. Being that we aren't rich, I turned to Etsy to find affordable prints from talented, lesser-known artists.
First up is Sharon Montrose. I found her on etsy, fell in love and then suddenly started seeing her name everywhere. She was recently mentioned in PDN and has been getting a ton of buzz. I am most enamored with Sharon's simple images of rescue animals on white.
I finally bit the bullet and bought four of her smaller open-edition prints and framed them in our kitchen. These are 7x7 prints, surrounded by white double-weight mats and placed in 16x20 frames -
Sharon's websites are -
Blog: http://www.sharonmontrose.blogspot.com/
Etsy Shop (for smaller, open-edition prints): http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6390564
Animal Print Shop (for larger, limited-edition prints): http://www.theanimalprintshop.com/
Blog: http://www.sharonmontrose.blogspot.com/
Etsy Shop (for smaller, open-edition prints): http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6390564
Animal Print Shop (for larger, limited-edition prints): http://www.theanimalprintshop.com/
After discovering Sharon, I stumbled upon Marisa Haedike, of Creative Thursday, who is a super-talented illustrator and painter. She does an adorable series of painting featuring her own cast of animals, from polar bears and owls to bunnies and birds. I was looking for something to hang in Max's room, which would be sweet and fun, without being too baby-ish. I was completely twitterpated when I found Marisa's work.
This is an 11x14 print, framed as a 16x20. It's right above Max's changing table and he seems to really enjoy looking at it while I dress him in the mornings.
(baby not included)
Marisa's work can be seen on the web at:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5071031
On her blog: http://creativethursday.typepad.com/
And on her website: http://www.creativethursday.com
Lastly, Doug and I just remodeled our bedroom and I was looking for something to hang above the bed. I, of course, turned again to Etsy. I found a prolific toy-camera shooter from Montreal, named Bomobob. I immediately fell in love with his graphic, vintagey images and simply had to have a few for the new bedroom.
These are 8x8 prints, framed and matted as 11x14s.
Marisa's work can be seen on the web at:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5071031
On her blog: http://creativethursday.typepad.com/
And on her website: http://www.creativethursday.com
Lastly, Doug and I just remodeled our bedroom and I was looking for something to hang above the bed. I, of course, turned again to Etsy. I found a prolific toy-camera shooter from Montreal, named Bomobob. I immediately fell in love with his graphic, vintagey images and simply had to have a few for the new bedroom.
These are 8x8 prints, framed and matted as 11x14s.
Bomobob on the web: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5737288
So that's it! My first edition of The Cat's Meow! Hope you enjoyed and will check out these talented artists.
I would love to hear your ideas for different features! If you have a request for future Cat's Meow features, leave 'em in the comment box below!
delightfully,
Chenin
So that's it! My first edition of The Cat's Meow! Hope you enjoyed and will check out these talented artists.
I would love to hear your ideas for different features! If you have a request for future Cat's Meow features, leave 'em in the comment box below!
delightfully,
Chenin
Jennifer Grigg said:
I love your framing and matting. Are you doing it yourself? Who supplies your frames? They look retro and unique. Great blog idea, keep em comin'!
(06.15.09 @ 01:11 PM)
carlie said:
i LOVE this!! i was just talking to a friend about posting more about things that i love! i have to say it is a great idea and shows us a little more about who you are and what you enjoy! and your room decor is to die for!! i love everything about it!!!
(06.15.09 @ 02:44 PM)
Lisa said:
Great post - Thanks! This inspires me to go out and decorate my walls as well. I'm especially intrigued by the work of Sharon Montrose. I'm going to go check out her work right now...
(06.15.09 @ 04:14 PM)
Jill said:
I am a HUGE Etsy fan! I can't wait to check out more from the artists that you mentioned. I've been stuck on what to put in our babies room, there are just to many options.
(06.15.09 @ 07:16 PM)
Mark A Higgins said:
Etsy is my favorite site. I try to support other artists as well. The Alligator print is VERY cool and something I see hitting against my MC tonight!
(06.15.09 @ 08:09 PM)
Ashley Thalman Photo said:
What a unique way to frame those Montrose pics. Really nice.
(06.15.09 @ 11:05 PM)
caitlin said:
I love Etsy too - thank you for posting this - when I saw it I felt like someone had just surprised me with a big plate of candy. I love it when people show off things they love
(06.15.09 @ 11:37 PM)
Heather Espana said:
NUMMY! I heart Etsy. And I heart how you redid your bedroom :). So funky and sweet!
(06.16.09 @ 07:55 PM)
Meg said:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5481988
Check out these- I'm obsessed...
(06.16.09 @ 10:43 PM)
Marilyn said:
Thank you for sharing! Love it!
(06.16.09 @ 11:56 PM)
Dominoe Imus said:
I love love the animal images at the very top! So different, so very cool.
(06.17.09 @ 02:18 PM)
Bob Cadloff said:
Hey Chenin, I'm over the moon that you featured me on your blog! Thanks so much. Those prints look fabulous the way you framed and hung them. I'm so happy to see them in such a wonderful home.
(06.18.09 @ 10:23 AM)
Deirdre said:
I love his work and your framing is absolutely stunning! So is YOUR photography, by the way.
(06.18.09 @ 04:26 PM)
abigail seymour said:
what a great idea, and what wonderful artists you've found -- and your house is darling! i've been looking for sweet-but-not-babyish artwork for my toddlers, too, so this is a huge help. thank you!!
(06.19.09 @ 05:19 AM)
Meg Fish said:
Love it! I especially love the animal pics... I want the sheep one on a pillow :) lol! Great idea!
(06.21.09 @ 09:29 AM)
Sharon montrose said:
OMG! What a beautiful post! Thanks for including me. Lovely home too...
(06.23.09 @ 10:25 AM)
carrie@urbanbaby said:
i love sharon's animal work also! i have the sheep :). and the other stuff looks great!
(06.23.09 @ 02:02 PM)
Robin Dini said:
Love your picks. I have a ton of favs on Etsy that i've been watching to share too. Thanks for the kick in the pants to get 'er done :) Really love the print over Max's changing table. So cute!
(07.06.09 @ 03:42 PM)
dina said:
just wanted to say thank you for giving me so many great ideas and places to find them! i'm new to your blog but love stumbling across people way more artistic and cool than myself who provide the path to coolness by sharing such inspirational tidbits! thank you, D ;o)
(07.18.09 @ 02:44 PM)
Olivia Leigh said:
Hi Chenin! Love your style. So quirky and lovely. May I ask where you got the off-center mats (and frames!--but particularly the mats). I do very little matting and framing (clients do many more canvases) but I am looking for off-center square mats for a personal gift.
(07.22.09 @ 08:50 AM)
R. J. Kern said:
great ideas! thank you for sharing. wonderful job in your decor... kudos! your personality totally match with your selections!
(07.24.09 @ 10:07 AM)