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30
Sep
2009

1-Stop Wrapping Spot!

I was in Costco the other day bargain hunting, and I found this! It’s a ‘Portable Wrap & Craft Center’ from Snapware (the makers of the snap&seal tupperware). It’s a storage solution for your gift wrapping supplies, with space for up to 36 rolls of wrap, a ribbon dispenser, built in ruler.. etc. The best part is that it’s got table legs that fold out, so the container becomes a tabletop! You can wrangle your gift wrapping chaos into just one area! Sounds mighty good to me. Looks perfect for the upcoming season.

~Jennifer*

: Portable Gift Wrap Center

: some package details

: so clever!

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17
Jun
2009

Yum-O!

How incredibly adorable are these cupcakes?! Such a fantastic idea, too- I kind of want to leave the office right now and try making these myself! If you head on over to Bakerella (thanks to Brandy for the link!) there is a complete tutorial on how to create these gems for you and your family! Hint Hint: Dad would love them this Sunday!

~enjoy
Jennifer

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30
Apr
2009

SUCH a small world!

wow, sorry it’s been so long since the last post…between spring break and the shopping frenzy created by recent press and our sale, there just haven’t been enough hours in the day! I am way behind on my blog posting, but have so much to share with you!

Just two days at Disneyland over break, and I was rejuvenated with a zillion new design ideas…who’d-a-thunk one could pull so much inspiration from the 1950’s ride “It’s a small world!” As Southern Cal natives, we had never spent the night at The Disneyland Hotel before now…less than an hour from the park, it never seemed to make much sense. Boy was I wrong! We had the best time, partly because our kids are now 7 and understand the concept of waiting in lines….but also because we didn’t feel pressured to see it all in one day! We took the monorail back to the hotel, ate a nice dinner (with wine! no booze in the park) and then relaxed in bed to watch the fireworks out our hotel window! I highly recommend a two night stay so you can soak in all the sites and really enjoy the happiest place on earth.

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17
Apr
2009

welcome to club condren!

I must admit, I was surprised and shocked to see the 5 page spread in the MAY issue of Family Circle! They photographed me and my home nearly two years ago, but held the feature until now….it was well worth the wait! For the first time, I read the issue from cover to cover and was so impressed with all that is new in that mag. It seems with so many magazines folding during these tough times, Family Circle has scooped up new creativity and has become a fabulous resource for clever crafts and design-on-a-dime tips. Surely worth more than the $1.99 cover price!

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17
Apr
2009

bling with darcy’s blues

Jeans and a cotton top, a fashion staple in the closets of SoCal women. How do you pull off this easy, comfortable look in any situation? Add some bling of course! Forget images of Mr. T and fifty pounds of gold.

Flip flops that sparkle in the sun and show off your pedicure; belt buckles that pack a punch and bracelets gleaming with colorful gems all spice up the otherwise ordinary. I adore my UCLA belt buckle that proves Bruins can bling!

Now we’re talking, that’s the endless summer look that glides effortlessly from a day at the beach to an evening of cocktails with friends.

Full time mom, Darcy at darcysblues@mac.com, whips up these fabulous creations in her spare time. Catch her at a shopping party or email to get some for yourself.

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15
Apr
2009

trapeze!

What circus themed blog would be complete without a post about trapeze? Ladies and gentleman, girls and boys, direct your gaze to the center ring.

A friend of a friend, Chanel Durelli, is an ariel artist. She teaches and performs trapeze professionally in the Los Angeles area. Always up for a little adventure we decided to attend a class and now we’re hooked, literally, by our knees, legs, anything! Hold on for dear life and try to look graceful while doing it. It’s quite a challenge, an exhilarating experience and an exceptional workout.

For those who prefer to leave it to the seasoned pros don’t miss your traveling or local circus troop. Many can be hired for events. What better way to liven up a party than to have people swinging from the rafters?

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20
Mar
2009

a tisket, a tasket…

how about this fabulous basket! I came across this emerald gem at my new favorite store in Hermosa Beach, Gum Tree. I love that it comes with a strap and can easily detach to be used to carry farmer’s market finds and such, then snaps back on to the bike. love it.

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