…it just hit the shelves this week. a 10 page feature in flea market style magazine a ton of work. but also a ton of fun. for this 10 page feature, the projects were PAINT BY NUMBER diys. and charlie  thanks to those who helped: christine carter @ busy beaver buttons (pillow project) emily monroe @ etsy (necklace) sage reed (paint by number backdrop) bob coscarelli (photography) thewintersessions (apron) erin sullivan & bill sargent  ( who helped pull this all together!) some snaps:

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I am so happy that Scofflaw came to town. It is quickly becoming one of the best cozy gems in the city. The atmosphere is dark, warm and lodge-like with a twist of modern through the accents of wallpaper and lighting. Scofflaw has great food and great drinks. I love how simple and straight forward the menu is. There are only a handful of items, but what I have tried has been delicious! The drinks, for you adults, are outstanding as well and they even make their own Gin, called Old Tom Gin, that is in a beautifully designed bottle….

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um… how cute is this girl? straight from her blog: ” Hello + welcome! I’m Colleen. The face behind Inspired to Share. I’m a blogger and aspiring designer with big dreams and humble beginnings. My background is in business but creativity is my passion. Inspired to Share is all about living a simple, styled life with an appreciation for design and the details. I believe homemade is better than store-bought and life is too short to not follow your dreams. Most of all, I’m inspired to share, whether it’s snippets from my creative life, design and lifestyle inspiration, or healthy…

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the circle of friends thriftstore is an awesome one.there.secret out. case in point:a 1940s antique dollhouse for $30. Charlie is obsessed with antique doll furniture, so we hit ebay to fill her up… a shot by Paul Octavious– lumberjackin’ it.and charlie girl in this month’s issue of Flea Market Style Magazine -its a far cry from her everyday treehouse at home in chicago: (we found this one on clearance for under a $100 at a store called Hadley that was closing) this is the one that i reallllly wanted for her, but it sold for $465. on rubylane. (whaaaaaat?)

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for the rest of us, it’s valentines day. he is at home with the charliegirl- and im stuck on the other side of the world working. because we wont get to spend the Valentines day or his birthday together- i wanted to give him a shout out post if you see him today, please try not to make fun of him too much that his wife had to blab this all over the internet (Im sure he will be a little shy about it) but it had to be done TOP TEN REASONS DAVID IS LOVED 1. he is the…

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Though spring is near, it is still cold and windy here. When browsing around on my favorite sites I landed on  Dee Clements company Herron Clothier and felt cozy immediately. Hand woven with tender loving care, these scarves, gloves and wraps will ensure that you are warm until the spring sun comes out. I get so excited when I see people doing amazing things. Keeps me motivated! Even better, I hear she will be teaching some weaving classes around the states. You should stay tuned to her blog to see when and where!

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it was a weekend-long festival these guys threw for their friends and family.Sergio (the photograher for the weekend) did such a great job shooting, It was impossible to choose just a few shots for a post, so we decided to make a slideshow.enjoy. congratulations lindsay & bobby!thanks for the beautiful photography, sergio mottola.song: “All the dark horses” Trashcan Sinatras

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“Shelter co. is a pop up lodging service catering to groups looking for an overnight outdoor experience.” shelter co. rocks.– check it out. I can’t begin to imagine how much work this must be to set these up for  a weekend (we have a helluva time getting our boys cout tents and teepees up for the season) Id love to just show up and have it all ready for us. some info: Luxury Tents- start at $750 per weekend. There is a 3 tent or $2,000 minimum. Sleeps 2 adults Full bed with real mattress 400 thread count bedding Down comforter…

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Can’t get over how beautiful this short film is on The Hill-Side. Inspirational and beautifully shot. Such a well crafted menswear line. Take a look and check out more on the company and the brothers at A Continuous Lean. 

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