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What did I buy at Anthropologie this weekend? This decorative dessert plate with an initial that’s important to me. I’d love to hang it with some other small plates I’ve purchased from Anthropologie in the past, maybe in my kitchen above the sink. Here’s the inspiration: Lisa Congdon’s kitchen via Flickr – I love the… Continue reading my anthropologie purchases | Somewhere in Middle America

J and I had a truly fantastic time in Italy. The past ten days were completely exhausting, though! I’m looking forward to a good night’s sleep and a day without sightseeing tomorrow. As wonderful as our honeymoon was it feels good to be back–even though we haven’t quite made it to Omaha yet. Can’t wait… Continue reading a wonderfully exhausting honeymoon | Somewhere in Middle America

Once upon a time I subscribed to the now-defunct design magazine, Domino. I religiously tore out inspirational pages and glued them into scrapbooks or slid them into clear plastic binder sleeves; I never saved the entire issue. Then I got lazy. I stopped cataloging my favorites and just started stacking past issues on my bookshelves.… Continue reading archiving magazine articles | Somewhere in Middle America

Today we leave Florence to go to Rome for the remainder of our honeymoon. I can’t believe it’s almost over! While in Rome we plan to: * See the Colosseum, the Forum and the Pantheon * Visit Vatican City * Spend time at the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps * Tour the Jewish Ghetto *… Continue reading when in rome… | Somewhere in Middle America

Learn the 5 C’s to taking better product photos. Turn your love of stuff into a love of life. Can you judge a bottle of alcohol by the design of its label? I’ve always had a slight obsession with stacking rings. Never thought I’d love fake flowers. Eleven rules for living an uncluttered life. Have… Continue reading link up | Somewhere in Middle America

Learn the 5 C’s to taking better product photos. Turn your love of stuff into a love of life. Can you judge a bottle of alcohol by the design of its label? I’ve always had a slight obsession with stacking rings. Never thought I’d love fake flowers. Eleven rules for living an uncluttered life. Have… Continue reading link up | Somewhere in Middle America

Learn the 5 C’s to taking better product photos. Turn your love of stuff into a love of life. Can you judge a bottle of alcohol by the design of its label? I’ve always had a slight obsession with stacking rings. Never thought I’d love fake flowers. Eleven rules for living an uncluttered life. Have… Continue reading link up | Somewhere in Middle America

Learn the 5 C’s to taking better product photos. Turn your love of stuff into a love of life. Can you judge a bottle of alcohol by the design of its label? I’ve always had a slight obsession with stacking rings. Never thought I’d love fake flowers. Eleven rules for living an uncluttered life. Have… Continue reading link up | Somewhere in Middle America

Learn the 5 C’s to taking better product photos. Turn your love of stuff into a love of life. Can you judge a bottle of alcohol by the design of its label? I’ve always had a slight obsession with stacking rings. Never thought I’d love fake flowers. Eleven rules for living an uncluttered life. Have… Continue reading link up | Somewhere in Middle America

During an interview with Marie Claire, Stephen Moyer, who plays Bill Compton on HBO’s “True Blood,” said this about Robert Pattinson of “Twilight” fame: “He’s a pussy! He’s the Slim-Fast, Diet Coke of vampires.” Hmm… Would you prefer to be bitten by Bill or Edward? I still think I’m Team Edward. (image source)