Just Launched - bliss9nine

December 8, 2008 | Newly Launched | No Comments

Take a look at bliss9nine, our latest launch.  A San Diego based concierge service for the pregnant woman.  I loved working with Joanne on this site - a site I could relate to given my current state!  I certainly wish there were a similar service in my area, especially during the most difficult months.  The site came together perfectly, and includes a blog and a print package that I’ve highlighted below!  I love the simple but elegant look we were able to capture.  Be sure to stop by and take a looksie at BlissNine!

Bliss9Nine Website

Bliss9Nine Essentials Print Package

The Season

December 7, 2008 | Everyday Things | No Comments

The whirlwind of the holidays has taken over, with it’s usually frenzy.  Add that to 8 months pregnant and I’m surprised at how organized things have been.  Thanksgiving was hectic as always, but I managed to get every dish I made perfect - just dressing, sweet potatoes, cranberries and rolls.  All things that my mother always makes from scratch - but my husband’s family relies on cans and bags of bread crumbs - the extra effort was worth the fresh tastes.  It’s all pretty easy, the only thing that really takes some thought are the cranberries.  With sherry, apricots and honey - they are so yummy.  I really only make them for myself, since hubby’s family doesn’t like them - but it’s worth it.  I managed to get a picture of Delia outside before she declared that it was too cold and then refused to take a family picture.

Then on Saturday we went to cut down our Christmas tree.  We go every year with my husband’s family.  This year we went earlier than usual, which was nice because for once it was warm and there was no snow.

Don’t get me wrong - I love trekking out in the snow to pick a tree - no better way to get with the season…but, it’s cold and difficult to judge a good tree.  My husband is a perfectionist in the tree area so it takes him 3 times as long as everyone else and Delia and I end up in the car trying to stay warm.  This year we found our tree first, but it was balmy enough to stay and hang out with everyone drinking the hot apple cider my father-in-law brought.  My parents, who live in Florida get a kick when I refer to our winter weather as balmy - the high that day was 39 - seemed warm to me - I didn’t even have a coat on!  Could have something to do with the extra 40 pounds from baby…

I will try to snap a finished picture of the tree later - it is nothing spectacular, but it’s ours, and it’s fresh!  One year I’ll work on some handmade ornaments, but it will have to be a year when I’m not getting the nursery ready!

Signs of Fall

November 21, 2008 | Everyday Things | No Comments

The Apple Orchard

I know, I know, fall is almost over.  Especially here, where this week it has dipped into the teens.  Even for us, waking up to 16 degrees is considered “unseasonably cold.”  “Unseasonably cold” is one of my favorite winter sayings, along with “wintry mix.”  I’m pretty sure that is weather man speak for we’re covering up our lack of knowledge about what the heck is supposed to happen!  Anyway, I finally downloaded some pictures off my camera, it was sort of sad how few pictures I had.  I used to take tons of pictures for every occasion, but I guess I have been too busy.  Or, maybe I feel guilty because all of those pictures I did take are trapped on my computer.  Printing them out is on my to do list of things to do BBA (before the baby arrives).

And speaking of the baby, a little update, we are having a boy - it’s been confirmed on several ultrasounds.  I am feeling much, much better, more like my old self, although apparently they think I have an ulcer, no doubt caused by little Baby Boy Reis, I find out for sure next week, and quite frankly, the ulcer is way better than morning sickness.  The nursery is coming along, I moved all of the craft and sewing stuff out and we have the crib and changing table up.  We’re doing a little rearranging - Delia is getting a new dresser, that should be here any day and then Baby Boy gets her old dresser and one of her bookcases.  The new rug came last week and really, the major thing I need to do is make the curtains and get some art on the walls.  I’m thinking of just framing some fabric - not terribly inspired, I know, but I think it will be cute.  I will snap pictures when it’s all done!

Here are two more fall pictures of my little one (not so little anymore, but for now she’s still the baby!)

Trick or Treat

It\'s Raining Leaves

New QuickStores

November 18, 2008 | Modern Sugar News | No Comments

We have several new QuickStores up.  Our QuickStores are pre-made sites that are customized with your store name and installed onto one of our compatible hosts.  They also include front page setup and are a great way to get a website up and going quickly!

Marshmallow

Marshmallow QuickStore

Taffy

Taffy QuickStore

Layla

Layla QuickStore

 

Back to School

September 25, 2008 | Everyday Things | No Comments

Back to School

I know, this is a little bit late!  It’s been a crazy month.  Delia started Kindergarten, I can’t believe my little one rides the bus and is gone all day.  It has been great for her, a little tough on me, but overall we are adapting well.  I used some of her first day of school pics along with the free desktop for September from The Shabby Princess to create this little desktop picture.  I love these things, I’m eagerly awaiting October’s desktop!

Get your own free desktop for the Shabby Princess here:

http://shabbyprincess.typepad.com/

Candy - Another Stylishly Sweet Design

September 18, 2008 | Modern Sugar News | No Comments

Our latest QuickStore - Candy, super sweet and modern!  Perfect for your store.  Grab it now and get up and running in time for the holiday season!

Candy QuickStore

Tallulah Moon

August 16, 2008 | Newly Launched | No Comments

Tallulah Moon

Sophisticated, Hip, yet Positively Girly! That pretty much says it all.  This site came together beautifully and working with Veronica was inspiring.  This busy mom of two has just launched the most wonderful collection of baby and toddler wear for girls - exquisite pieces that are both beautiful and functional.  We worked very hard to get the site to match her wonderfully imaginative new line!  Check out our latest site by visiting www.tallulahmoon.com

New QuickStores

August 3, 2008 | Modern Sugar News | No Comments

I have two new QuickStores to list tomorrow.  I’m so excited, it seems that the muse is finally back, a good sign!  I love how they both turned out and I think they will go quick.  Look for them tomorrow in our pre-made site section.

Juice QuickStore

Juice QuickStore

Whimsy QuickStore

Whimsy QuickStore

A bit of a break…

August 2, 2008 | Everyday Things | Comments [4]

I’m so glad to be back after my little break.  Usually summer is one of my busiest time and I was ready to go after our vacatoin in May.  Unfortunately, I came back, discovered I was pregnant and then went through 6 miserable weeks of morning sickness.  With Delia I was sick for 7 months, so I was beginning to get a little worried, but things have slowly been getting better.  What a relief. 

So, I can’t thank all of my patient clients enough.  I have been a bit behind on many projects and everyone has been more than understanding.  Thankfully I’m pretty much caught up on most things.  I have a couple of things to finish up but then I will be moving forward with some new QuickStores and a couple of new things for the site! 

Have a great Saturday!

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