Kid art explosion

Kids produce art at alarming rates. I love this display idea. (Photo: Isabella & Max Rooms Via madebygirl)

Then add flooring

Thinking of using Flor tiles for the cement office floor. Maybe this combination will be too much when paired with my new curtains.

First step: Make curtains

Here are the curtains I made for my new basement office:


Hanging up they will look way better, I assure you. The fabric is "Garden Trellis" by Michael Miller. It's lovely and graphic and the pink is not too pink, but more of a raspberry sorbet. Using the ribbons for curtain tabs was an afterthought, but I love orange and pink together.

Here's my Colourlovers palette for the room:

Here's another inspiration picture from Elle Decor:


I love the breezy feeling in this picture and the Roberta Roller Rabbit blanket in the background really should be mine.

Can we go?

Date: 1/5/2010
To: Hubby Chris
From: Alice
re: Vacation to Palm Springs

Below, I've illustrated some of the top reasons why we should go to Palm Springs in March. Please advise.

Exhibit A:
Ace Hotel Swim Club (looks totally rad):

Exhibit B:
This could be us! (in 20 years and naked, but whatever):

Exhibit C:
Disregard early photo of nudists and check out the robots:

Exhibit D:
And the cacti:

Exhibit E:
Joshua Tree is nearby:

Please respond.

Best,
Your wife