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I have big dreams for my little blog. Once I determine what the primary focus of Somewhere in Middle America should be (because right now it just seems a little bit all over the place), I hope to attract more readers. Once the readers come, I hope the advertisers will follow. And once I have… Continue reading my love/hate relationship with blogging | Somewhere in Middle America

I love the idea of collecting magazine images in inspiration books, gluing them into the pages of over-sized sketchbooks like these. The reason I don’t do this myself is because a) there are some magazines I just can’t bear to tear and b) I’d probably drive myself crazy trying to separate images by context —… Continue reading sara of party perfect’s inspiration books | Somewhere in Middle America

I am in serious denial that tonight is the season finale of “Mad Men.” “The Suitcase” was my favorite episode of season 4, so far. (Will tonight’s season finale take the cake?) Episode 9, “The Beautiful Girls,” was also pretty spectacular. Blankenship down! What was your favorite episode? To get me through the next 10… Continue reading mad men season 4 finale | Somewhere in Middle America

Sometimes, I’m just not in the mood to prepare a complicated dinner. (Let’s be honest. I’m never in the mood to prepare a complicated dinner. That’s my husband’s job.) I’m over at Elizabeth Anne Designs Living today sharing a simple yet delicious recipe for Spaghetti with Fried Eggs. There’s no need to make an extra… Continue reading Spaghetti with Fried Eggs | Somewhere in Middle America

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