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January 19th, 2010

rainy days

Here in Los Angeles, we are having a rare full week of rain (that’s what they predict anyhow). Four consecutive storms have made the skies very gray, the streets wet and have left some of us natives thrilled with this unusual occurrence. Don’t get me wrong, it does rain here, (and it really comes [...]

January 18th, 2010

playing with color: no. 4

Recently, I was driving to work along my usual route when I noticed some major remodeling going on at a local dive bar. There were dumpsters lined up in the parking lot and piles of debris being hauled out by the workers. Over the next few days I watched each morning as [...]

January 15th, 2010

pint-sized portrait no. 17

Isn’t this little monkey adorable? He is so politely poised for his portrait, we can’t help but smile when we look at his sweet face! We have some monkeying around to do this weekend; plans with friends, some new recipes to try, bushels of meyer lemons to share (wow, do we have a bumper crop [...]

January 13th, 2010

mugs and memories

This past year we introduced a line of coffee mugs to our rock scissor paper collection. We weren’t sure how they would be received, but we personally really liked the idea and thought we should take the leap into this new product. To our delight they have been a huge hit. [...]

January 11th, 2010

hot chocolate lovers! free iphone wallpapers!

Here’s some more chocolate goodness for you. Two free iphone wallpapers we created so that you can declare your love of hot chocolate with us! Download both designs right HERE. Have fun & enjoy!

-Susie & Heidi

January 11th, 2010

make something yummy: hot chocolate love

Mmmmmmm….hot chocolate!  What can I say?  I’ve never met a hot chocolate I didn’t like. Even though I live in Los Angeles, where winter means 70 degrees with sunny, blue skies, the nights get quite cold. And there is nothing I like more on a chilly evening than a cup of hot chocolate.

January 7th, 2010

wrap from the past

Every year, I agonize over what my holiday gift wrap is going to be. Usually a color or a motif is what sparks inspiration. The gifts will sit under my tree for weeks, so I want to really love how they look visually, as well as have them work aesthetically with my house. [...]

January 4th, 2010

hello 2010!

Hello blog!  We’ve missed you!

We’re really excited that 2010 is finally here.  The last year has been challenging on many levels, for many people we know and for ourselves.  I think we are all ready to start the new year with a sense of optimism! I know I am!

January is a [...]