tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33201847259553099532012-02-16T09:43:42.376-08:00kristennoreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-78851598367623567962010-01-08T07:58:00.001-08:002010-01-08T08:00:45.322-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0dWYNrqVwI/AAAAAAAAADg/DUgmNMRdh6Y/s1600-h/Picture+9.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0dWYNrqVwI/AAAAAAAAADg/DUgmNMRdh6Y/s400/Picture+9.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424399250180691714" border="0" /></a><br />image from: <a href="http://www.travelteq.com/">TravelTeq</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-7885159836762356796?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-1895757116838473752010-01-07T17:01:00.000-08:002010-01-07T17:12:19.544-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0aF47YybbI/AAAAAAAAADY/gegPUBxhBrI/s1600-h/grubinhappinessproject.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0aF47YybbI/AAAAAAAAADY/gegPUBxhBrI/s320/grubinhappinessproject.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424170014275169714" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I am officially using this blog as a reminder for myself... as I am on the verge of having a newborn to nurse, I am starting to collect a list of books I want to read while rocking and feeding. I just ran across this one, <a href="http://www.happiness-project.com/">the happiness project</a>, on <a href="http://www.designmom.com/">design mom's blog</a>. I thought it looked quite interesting and, really, who couldn't use a little insight on how to be happier?... especially with the many sleepless nights that are sure to be ahead!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-189575711683847375?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-58074185720928410542010-01-06T16:48:00.000-08:002010-01-06T16:56:16.493-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0UwUwt_lrI/AAAAAAAAADA/FRF8hp1v4UI/s1600-h/haircut.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0UwUwt_lrI/AAAAAAAAADA/FRF8hp1v4UI/s320/haircut.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423794459470960306" border="0" /></a><br /><br />just when I have almost gotten past the really annoying phase of growing out my bangs, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">anthropologie</a> has sent me their latest catalog which features this model with an adorable haircut... they make everything look so beautiful... now, I am so tempted. chop. chop.<br /><br />image from: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">anthropologie</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-5807418572092841054?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-10014566452280477222010-01-05T18:16:00.000-08:002010-01-06T18:27:21.185-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0VGCViQb5I/AAAAAAAAADQ/ZhPmbpje5Ws/s1600-h/2010.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0VGCViQb5I/AAAAAAAAADQ/ZhPmbpje5Ws/s400/2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423818332192141202" border="0" /></a><br />this is the little little greeting that has been going out from us to wish our friends and family a happy and healthy new year. I know I am biased, but I can't help from smiling when I see it! I hope it makes its recipients smile, too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-1001456645228047722?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-90594831180202414872010-01-05T11:07:00.000-08:002010-01-05T11:09:04.908-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0OOSas54NI/AAAAAAAAAC4/tog5XuUlhRE/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0OOSas54NI/AAAAAAAAAC4/tog5XuUlhRE/s320/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423334823340662994" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-9059483118020241487?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-49373499201932359952010-01-04T17:21:00.000-08:002010-01-04T18:43:35.702-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0Km6OxtfoI/AAAAAAAAACw/whtpfXT7LNY/s1600-h/beach+treasure+bag.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/S0Km6OxtfoI/AAAAAAAAACw/whtpfXT7LNY/s320/beach+treasure+bag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423080420636720770" border="0" /></a><br /><br />ha! I'm back! I really am seriously terrible at this blogging thing, aren't I? well, it's a new year (happy new year!) and lots can happen... as in, I could become a regular blogger and maybe even one that has readers! only time will tell.<br /><br />until then, I was just doing some perusing of <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/">SouleMama's</a> website (which is completely inspiring me to sew more) and found this beach treasures bag (made by kate from the <a href="http://www.thecleanplateclub.net/">clean plate club</a>) it is made from old screening—such a simple and great idea. I grew up near the ocean and at the time didn't know what I was missing, now I see it was one of these bags! I will say, my kids will each have one of these bags for their beach adventures. what a fantastic idea, huh? now, I really can't wait for summer at the beach!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-4937349920193235995?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-86565678088389501892009-12-04T19:29:00.000-08:002009-12-05T19:29:47.682-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxnYcg7z-yI/AAAAAAAAACA/QVJUyZ5lTdc/s1600-h/HF_fall_09.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 131px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxnYcg7z-yI/AAAAAAAAACA/QVJUyZ5lTdc/s200/HF_fall_09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411594411651103522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxnYi0MvlzI/AAAAAAAAACI/R87w_zgNRYw/s1600-h/HF_fall_13.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 131px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxnYi0MvlzI/AAAAAAAAACI/R87w_zgNRYw/s200/HF_fall_13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411594519901607730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxnYp47AboI/AAAAAAAAACQ/H7_QXlYN7H4/s1600-h/HF_fall_08.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 131px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxnYp47AboI/AAAAAAAAACQ/H7_QXlYN7H4/s200/HF_fall_08.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411594641428475522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxnY3wRbeVI/AAAAAAAAACY/4Qm_gG2yEf8/s1600-h/HF_fall_04.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 131px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxnY3wRbeVI/AAAAAAAAACY/4Qm_gG2yEf8/s200/HF_fall_04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411594879624771922" border="0" /></a><br /><br />someday when I am done having babies and we have extra money to spend, I will dress in <a href="http://www.harveyfaircloth.com/pages/home.html">harvey faircloth</a> clothing... it's a long way off (the having extra money part, that is), but someday! their modern yet timeless, simple and quirky designs look so comfortable, fun and easy to wear.<br /><br />images from: <a href="http://www.harveyfaircloth.com/pages/home.html">harvey faircloth</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-8656567808838950189?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-46795958449111666082009-12-03T20:12:00.000-08:002009-12-04T06:27:12.124-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxiPbnv_c2I/AAAAAAAAABg/tr7VSVLJF2I/s1600-h/anchorpillow.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxiPbnv_c2I/AAAAAAAAABg/tr7VSVLJF2I/s320/anchorpillow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411232656975164258" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br />I came across this <a href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=home">pillow</a> today while doing some research for work... what can I say? I love, love, love it!</span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> it is a perfect blend of materials (like, that little hint of striping in the anchor!) and hand-made quality AND it is perfectly out of my budget. I am thinking after my christmas gifts are all made </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">(and, after I decorate our new house addition and after I have the baby...ha!) </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> I will have a go at making one for myself.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">image from: </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.obxtradingroup.com/" target="_blank">obxtradingroup.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-4679595844911166608?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-2740381732130273982009-12-03T19:57:00.000-08:002010-01-04T17:48:34.871-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxiJJZqSczI/AAAAAAAAABQ/vAgMZJ2awWg/s1600-h/IMG_3475.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SxiJJZqSczI/AAAAAAAAABQ/vAgMZJ2awWg/s320/IMG_3475.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411225746885735218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I am not sure my design friends would find this pillow that I am working on for my motocross racing brother very "cool", BUT I am quite happy with the results. I took a fun little printing class at our new </span><a style="font-family: times new roman;" href="http://www.nidovt.com/">fabric store</a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> downtown last week and learned a very simple technique for clean, crisp printing—a look similar to silkscreen, but without the screen and clean-up. I am looking forward to trying this process on some other christmas presents I will be making in the upcoming weeks. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-274038173213027398?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-38478103148266746502009-08-04T12:10:00.000-07:002009-08-04T12:17:51.366-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SniJJcBFBOI/AAAAAAAAABI/3Vq1YaWQYfE/s1600-h/Ruby_Announcement%282%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SniJJcBFBOI/AAAAAAAAABI/3Vq1YaWQYfE/s320/Ruby_Announcement%282%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366189751244489954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />here is a tiny little corner of some lettering I did for my friend's baby's birth announcement. I can't wait to see them printed!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-3847810314826674650?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-60577112706191472932009-07-20T07:08:00.000-07:002009-07-20T07:27:08.277-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SmR7gASYmPI/AAAAAAAAAAM/h6hqWCkcuIQ/s1600-h/found+object+sailboat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hJ3CnUMwoMg/SmR7gASYmPI/AAAAAAAAAAM/h6hqWCkcuIQ/s320/found+object+sailboat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360545246240872690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I just ran across this image on <a href="http://color-stripes.blogspot.com/">kris's color stripes</a>. I guess she makes these <a href="http://one-boat-a-day.blogspot.com/">little boats</a> with found bits and pieces. well, I just LOVE them, they are perfect!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-6057711270619147293?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320184725955309953.post-1967014531624030232009-07-15T09:17:00.000-07:002009-08-04T11:39:24.907-07:00hello and thanks for stopping by... or, should I say "ahoy, and welcome aboard the S.S. Little Little"? whether you prefer the cheese-ball welcome or not, I am looking forward to this blog becoming becoming a culmination of things I love and am inspired by, as well as projects I work on, so let the journey begin!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3320184725955309953-196701453162403023?l=sslittlelittle.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kristennoreply@blogger.com0