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What’s this? Weekly Weak Knees is a collection of the things that are making me happy this week. Some of these posts have been shared in my daily “currently loving” sidebar feature, but most is a new mix of design, great food, my favourite posts, positivity, handmade goods, DIY’s and a little fashion that I that can’t stand you not knowing about. Why not start the week off inspired, right? ◆ Is your home feeling drab? Why not use this yarn ball wall display to create a quirky, crafty feature wall! ◆ Boundaries are so crucial to having the life that you want, but they’re hard to set! Saying no makes room for possibility & rest in your life, so next time you don’t know what to say “How to say “no” to everything ever” gives you a simple, gracious script to follow. Article: How to say “no” to everything ever + Image: Amanda Fuller   ◆ Make your own no slip rug, care of a glue gun (or caulk) and Pinterest. This is one of those ideas that’s so simple and practical that it makes you shake your head. Also, is there a situation in which a slippy mat [...]

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What if your best life is out there looking for you, hoping to bump into you at the grocery story or after yoga class? What if it doesn’t care if you’re not wearing makeup, or if you said the wrong thing or should have replied to that email yesterday? What if it it was bring magnetically drawn to your unique you-ness and was hoping to coax you out of your shell and into you greatness? Something about living in a small city makes it easier to see the connections between people. How when you make a positive connection with a like minded person, in the right place at the right time, you can propel yourself forward in the story line that you half imagined for your life by leaps and bounds. As all small towns do, it can also crystallize how relationships or situations that don’t serve you can slowly pull you into a life that doesn’t fit your heart, which can make linger on forever in the worst way. This week is the anniversary of one of those small moments where it really felt like the life I was hoping for actively found its way to me. Eight years [...]

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This month felt: Spacious! It went by quickly but I usually felt like I had enough hours in the day to get things done, which qualifies as a superpower in my books. I had a positive month filled with trying new things and going out to new places. It felt so good and like a treat to be really present and enjoy my life as it is now. When I remembered not to get lost in thoughts, isn’t that always how it is? The biggest surprise was: Booking a trip to Washington, DC in May. Jesse & I had considered it but because we haven’t taken much time off work in the past few years it felt extravagant to schedule a trip on a month’s notice. I can’t wait to finally meet Becky for the first time in six years of friendship, and to meet Freckled Nest’s customer service manager Kelsey in person, or to go exploring all the museums. And I’m sure there will be lots of good food had. I’m beyond excited! My favourite discovery was: Exporting my blog subscriptions from Google Reader (RIP) to Feedly, and discovering that somehow I’d only been getting a fraction of my [...]

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Oh hi! Where did last week go? I’ve been in a design lock down, working on new client site launches and apparently if I don’t blog on the weekend, I don’t post during the week! Lesson learned, and this week of posts is already in the works. Thanks for checking back- I might be a rusty blogger, but I’m getting the hang of it :) What’s this? Weekly Weak Knees is a collection of the things that are making me happy this week. Some of these posts have been shared in my daily “currently loving” sidebar feature, but most is a new mix of design, great food, my favourite posts, positivity, handmade goods, DIY’s and a little fashion that I that can’t stand you not knowing about. Why not start the week off inspired, right? ♠  Beautiful behind the scenes peek into Lotta Anderson’s (of Lotta Jansdotter) workspace design*sponge ♠ Simple photography, simple framing & a gorgeous result! Love this etsy product image. Evergreen Garden   ♠  Such an interesting take on the benefits of slowing down- what are you putting time into right now that could bloom into roses you don’t love? Interview with Jenna from Design For Mankind [...]

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Weekly Weak Knees is a collection of the things that are making me happy this week. Some of these posts have been shared in my daily “currently loving” sidebar feature, but most is a new mix of design, great food, my favourite posts, positivity, handmade goods, DIY’s and a little fashion that I that can’t stand you not knowing about. Why not start the week off inspired, right? ⚬ You can never have too much typography, and this wall decal DIY is a great place to start your collection. Paper & Stitch ⚬ Neons & naturals are one of my favourite combos, and this neon pink polka dot pouch does it perfectly Indigo Bird Design ⚬ “It’s not about being the world’s greatest expert. It’s about being expert enough to accomplish your goals”. YES! There’s lots of truth packed into this one. In Spaces Between   ⚬ Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Fuel up with vegan rosemary lemon pasta, which looks light and springy. Never tried toasted panko crumbs on pasta before? Then you need to try this, STAT. Love & Lemons ⚬ A beautiful art exhibit of 19th Century artist’s brushes, including these colourful versions that [...]

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I’m in love with the idea of intentionally creating a unique life, and hearing the stories of people who are in the process of creating inspired lives for themselves (whatever that means to them)  is fascinating, and always a learning experience for me. Two years ago I started this as a series called the Creative Life interviews, and this year I’m bringing them back as a regular feature! Today we’re talking with Meredith from the beautiful blog One Sheepish Girl. I was first drawn to Meredith’s blog because of her simple, beautiful photography style and was drawn in right away. Meredith is kind, warm, creative and quirky. She has a distinct gift for dreaming up unique projects and showcasing colourful pieces of her everyday life that give you a peek into her world. Her way of writing lets you in without sharing too much, which just makes her more fascinating. Let’s go behind the scenes in her creative life, shall we? •            •          • Please tell us about yourself and how blogging & knitting became part of your life. Hello! My name is Meredith and I have a blog called One Sheepish Girl. I [...]

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More proof that Kate Spade is a wise woman. Kate Spade via Andrea Isasi, available at Bloomingdales   This is a post from the “Currently Loving” section of KylaRoma.com. It’s like a tumblr inside the blog that you can only find by visiting the site and checking the sidebar. Click here to see more recent faves!

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Weekly Weak Knees is a collection of the things that are making me happy this week. After this last week, I think we all need to let a little beauty & happiness wash over us for a while. Some of these posts have been shared in my daily “currently loving” sidebar feature, but most is a new mix of design, great food, my favourite posts, positivity, handmade goods, DIY’s and a little fashion that I that can’t stand you not knowing about. Wanna see?   ♦ Colourful blinds make for playful exteriors matthias heiderich via whorange ♦ Zodiac charm necklaces Amelia Presents ($45 USD) ♦ Painted flowers on photographs create a double exposure double take Pakayal Rae Biehhns via PatternBank ♦ How watches are really made (I knew it!) TRIWA via Cool Hunting ♦ Don’t run yourself ragged, crib from the work habits of talented people. Lifehacker ♦ Scotch Tape Photography. Simple, messy and brilliant. Wes Naman via Web Designer Depot ♦ A great motto for your working life lespea ♦ Dyed mop heads as textile art At Urban Outfitters, photographed by Justina Blakeney ♦ The logo design for a farmer’s market, and a tasty policy Rustic Farmers Market Identity [...]

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First thing in the morning this would be a visual version of coffee. Bold Yellow Tiled Bathroom by FORM via Leigh-Ann Keffer . This is a post from the “Currently Loving” section of KylaRoma.com. It’s like a tumblr inside the blog that you can only find by visiting the site and checking the sidebar. Click here to see more recent faves!

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