I have been in a scrapping rut these past few months and if playing cards are what pulls me out – rock on. The new TAIF should be up tomorrow and we wil have a new president…

So nice to hear from readers and thank you for the sweet words about my craft space. random.org picked number 158 which was: mini reece cups. or mini heath bars. i will leave it at two, even though all candy is good candy around here! Posted by: brooke | November 03, 2008 at 11:38 AM…

My craft space is in the loft of our apartment. The lighting is usually great in the mornings and early afternoons from a big window. The two walls you don't see are Paul's desk/books and the laundry area. I am very lucky to have so much room and a boy who does not mind a…

Hello November! Paul and I went to Ikea for some new organizational pieces this morning and I am now embarking on an intense cleaning and organizing frenzy. I have oodles of perfectly fantastic scrapbook paper and embellishments to give away. To sweeten the deal, I will toss in some letterpress prints and misprints for the…

So far I have eaten no candy – though I did enjoy a fantastic baguette and half a wedge of brie… Be safe and keep clothed.

Album cover : check.M & D holiday party invites : check.E & P holiday cards : check. Numbers for album : next time.

Time for a change. The old wall was fabulous but getting a little claustrophobic and schizophrenic. Fresh start for winter. Further proof that I am feeling more inspired came last night when I could not – NO MATTER HOW MANY SHEEP – fall asleep. So instead of tossing and turning and developing carpal tunnel from…

from top to bottom: rainbow colored bowls @ Anthro; changing + falling leaves; vero making important life plans; the El, which we never rode but talked about at length – stands for "Elevated"; walking, walking + walking; the future family @ j.crew; at the USC alumni bar – before Michelle knocked a bucket off the…

Am running around like a happy chicken getting everything prepped to leave for Chicago. I am going to be gone for less than 48 hours but STILL. Packing makes me crazy. The penguin stamp from yesterday's post can be found here. And totally unrelated…isn't this fantastic? Another great site that I stumbled on via Design…

I made "choose your attitude" cards for work a few months ago and am finding they have good use at home as well.