What's Up, Pup?

Growing up, every Sunday after church equaled a trip to a restaurant with friends and family. I remember growing terribly antsy waiting around for the food, so I would unfold my napkin, borrow my dad's pen, and draw as many puppies as I could think of! Yes, I was 7 and obsessed with 101 Dalmatians, so you don't even want to know how many variations of spotted dogs I came up with!

Oh how I wish my mom had kept all of those napkins..

In a revived passion for doodling pups, I thought that I would share a quick sketch with you that I drew recently. It is a french bulldog. I think she is rather cute! It is a bit more "formal" than I usually draw, but I like it!

Thinking of offering some custom pet portraits? Trying to think of how to make these more special than just a pen and ink drawing..... sigh!

What do you think about offering custom pet portraits?

Baby Bye Buy Bye

It is time for my 1st Annual Baby Bye Buy Bye Sale: I am retiring some old prints in the Gingiber Shop! Never to be produced again, unless someone has a custom request!

I feel like my style is changing, and to allow for some growth in my business, I am going to say "goodbye" to some of my first doodles. So you had better hurry up and purchase one of these cuties, because they will be on SUPER clearance for the next 2 weeks, then gone :( There are more designs on clearance other than the ones pictured here.

No really, don't be too sad, because I have lots of fun new designs in the works!

Stacie

Apron Love

Okay, I have a little soft spot in my heart for a pretty apron. I have accumulated probably 8 over the years, and had to stop myself from purchasing more because it wasn't becoming practical!

Recently, I decided to hang up 3 of my favorite aprons next to my kitchen. They add some bright color to my chalkboard walls. They are so cheery, and make me want to bake some pumpkin bread or a nice fruit pie!

Do you wear aprons when you cook too?

Shared Nursery Inspiration Board

Now that we know we are having another little girl, I get to plan their shared bedroom!!!! This is my favorite part :) I've decided to keep a lot of the same colors and furniture that we already have (save money), but add in more yellows and take out the greens in the room!

Above are some of my immediate inspiration pieces! Do you love the color combos? The walls are already the lovely Martha Stewart Vintage Map Shade of Blue (pictured at the top of the collage).

Inspiration image sources from left to right: 
Chevron Rug by Rugs USA
November Print by AmyMarcella
Isabella Print by Peggy Wolf
Manuel Canovas MISIA (now out of print?) first seen on PoppyTalk
Red Dresser (already had)
White and Yellow Pom Pom Curtains as seen on Bright.Bazaar
Bird Seed Fabric (already have and out of print) by Alexander Henry

We purchased this Gulliver IKEA crib for the little one because it is not overly bulky, and I love the simple lines and white frame:

And I am searching for a petite daybed for miss Violet similar to this one from West Elm, but smaller and way less expensive (like maybe on craigslist?):

image source: Young House Love

So wish me luck! I have 5 months to finish the room, and even though I am a little bit early getting started, I want to use the new found 2nd trimester energy and get as much done as possible now before I begin to look and feel like a beached whale ;)

Stacie

17 Weeks Pregnant: It's A......

That's right! Violet is going to have a little sister! We are so excited to welcome this little girl into our lives :)

So far, according to the doctor's scale, I've only gained 4 pounds! When I was pregnant with Violet, I had gained WAY more than this by 17 weeks, so score one for Stacie! We got to see our little girl's face thanks to one of those nifty 3-D ultra-sounds, so that was amazing and creepy all at once, because I think the baby looks just like my husband! Darn his strong genetics! At least he is a handsome devil ;) We are keeping the baby's name a secret for now. Who knows how many times we might change our minds!

Thanks for indulging my pregnancy updates!

Stacie

Bright Color

source

I really love this living room! It has a lot of the colors that I have in my own living space. I am lacking throw pillows, and really love the floral pillows on this couch and rocking chair! Plus the mixing of wood tones in that dresser against the dark teal wall is faboosh!

I could go without the silverware curtains, though!

Where'd She Go? (Where'd She Go Again?)

Do you like my blog title? In my head I am singing it to the tune of "There She Goes", but not The La's version, the cover by Sixpence Non the Richer. You remember them, right? Yeah, I secretly would listen to their song "Kiss Me" while cuddling my body pillow, since you know, I didn't have a boyfriend and had a mouth full of braces.....

Anyways, sorry for the lack of updates recently! My family embarked on a little trip to visit my dad's side of the family in Lubbock, Texas, over the weekend. I had planned on scheduling a bunch of blogs for your reading pleasure. However, I just ran out of time. And now, I am writing an almost photo-less blog post, because I forgot to bring my camera on the trip! 

Okay, everyone can say it with me, "Get it together, Stacie!". But, regardless, the trip was fun. Violet played with all 11 of her cousins, plus a few other kiddos who where there for the party. And, she learned how to make a fish monkey face. The photo speaks for itself.

Glad to be back home, though. Be sure to check back later this week for some blog posts with a bit more substance!

Stacie