okay, so back to the matt. i mentioned earlier that matt, who’s a portland-based designer, had introduced me (via the www) to his girlfriend lisa’s photography. well i just discovered matt’s been holding out on me (or, at the very least, being quite shy) about his new blog, and shop of the same name wood & faulk. i’ve followed matt’s crafts... 
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the internet world is full of ‘six degrees of separation’. i find out all the time, that i know someone, who knows someone else that i know. or want to know, or i admire. i’ve been following the matt on flickr for-like-ever, and i recently found out he has a blog, and a shop — but more about that in a little bit (that’s matt on the left, below). i... 
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there’s yet another online magazine i’ve just discovered — dujour, and it is indeed, quite lovely. the holiday handmade issue of dujour is full of girlie, feminine goodness, with beautiful fashion spreads, holiday recipes and entertaining tips, diy craftiness, and peeks into pretty interiors. i thought you might like a glimpse and dujour, and to peruse the... 
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as i posted last week before thanksgiving, pinterest and sfgirlbybay are teaming up to help you with your holiday gift ideas this year! so often when shopping for loved ones, we draw a complete blank, zip, nada, no idea what the heck to get them. so, we thought we’d try and make gift giving a little easier, and much more fun this year with pinterest gift guides. so... 
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This week I decided to give you a peek inside my Silver Lake craftsman home. I always enjoy looking at other creative’s work areas, so I thought I would show you where I spend most of my time and give you some tips for decorating your own creative space. DesignLoveFest’s Top Tips for a Too-Cool-for-School Workspace: 1. Think of your desk and chair as a married... 
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