With my birthday just a few days away (on Sunday!), my family has been asking my husband what I’d like as a gift. The truth is I’m not sure exactly what I really want. There are a bunch of items currently on my wishlist, and any of them would make a lovely present. Naturally, they’re… Continue reading gifts for the birthday girl | SIMA

Looking for something bright and happy to hang on your wall? Downloading this free poster (above) from Poppytalk is “Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy.” I am definitely making these customizable luggage tags to use on my honeymoon next month — so glad I convinced J that I needed a laminating machine earlier this year! (via How… Continue reading friday round-up | SIMA

Now that the days are growing warmer and it’s staying lighter later, I’m inspired to replace the heavy red accents in my living room, including throw pillows, a throw blanket and the “Keep Calm and Carry On” print above my couch, with brighter blues, turquoises and teals.  I’ve been browsing Etsy for possible replacement art… Continue reading springtime blues | SIMA

I’d like to introduce you to the newest friend of SIMA: treasuring, the art blog of Jess Gonacha. (see badge at right) At treasuring, Jess features her own beautiful art and the art of others that inspires her. She also happens to be the woman behind one of my all-time favorite Etsy finds – The… Continue reading friend of SIMA: treasuring | SIMA

My photo of the Rialto Bridge (above) taken on my honeymoon has been included in the newly released sixth edition of the Schmap Venice Guide. Does this make me a published photographer? About Schmap: Schmap is a leading publisher of digital travel guides for 200 destinations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and New… Continue reading i’m a “published” photographer | SIMA

Now that the days are growing warmer and it’s staying lighter later, I’m inspired to replace the heavy red accents in my living room, including throw pillows, a throw blanket and the “Keep Calm and Carry On” print above my couch, with brighter blues, turquoises and teals.  I’ve been browsing Etsy for possible replacement art… Continue reading springtime blues | SIMA

I used to write in my diary religiously. Lately, with all of the blogging and twittering I do online, I very rarely sit down with a notebook and pen to jot down all of the thoughts floating around my head. However, if I had one of these limited edition handbound journals ($25) by freshlyblended press… Continue reading freshlyblended and lara cameron journals | SIMA

Inspired by Little Brown Pen’s photos of Paris and Smosch’s recent pics of London, I decided to take my digital SLR down to the Old Market on Friday to snap some shots on my way to the boutique. It was a beautifully sunny day – not a cloud in the sky – and I tried… Continue reading brick and sunshine | SIMA

How We Blog is an ongoing series that reveals the blogging habits of some of my favorite bloggers. Next up: Suzanne from S.HOPtalk. 1. Please describe your blog and your reason for creating it. I was helping a client develop their company’s marketing and communications plan and it included a social media component. As I… Continue reading 2009 April | SIMA

I’d like to introduce you to the newest friend of SIMA: treasuring, the art blog of Jess Gonacha. (see badge at right) At treasuring, Jess features her own beautiful art and the art of others that inspires her. She also happens to be the woman behind one of my all-time favorite Etsy finds – The… Continue reading friend of SIMA: treasuring | SIMA