Michelle Rollins :: Inspiration

Solar Wing: Parking + Engery

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:20:00 +0000

SolarWing™ from Kitchen Sink Studios ®, INC. on Vimeo.

Blue 365: Lovely Infographics

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:16:00 +0000

Blue 365 from Gareth O'Brien on Vimeo.

Digi Love

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:50:00 +0000

I'm always surprised when I see fans of the Cox Digi. The admiration is interesting and well sometimes scary.

Trying something new

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:45:00 +0000

I'm not sure if I will continue to use blogger as my resting place for inspiration. I think I need a digital makeover. I'm using blogger as much as I have in the past. I'm trying to customize this blog and I'm finding the options offered a bit dry. So if you see the skin change, just know I'm working on it. But my blogger day maybe numbered. Reviewing Wordpress, Tumblr, Posterous... To name a few. I have to be real with how I'm working and wanting to share.

Learning your ABC's has never been more fun!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:54:00 +0000

The Alphabet 2 from n9ve on Vimeo.

via: Black Harbor

Alessandro Novelli has combined stop motion with live video. Truly a sweet little film that makes learning your alphabet fun.

The Alphabet from n9ve on Vimeo.

Baby Bump: Week-by-week

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:22:00 +0000

It's time! I'm not sure if I will make it to the 27th but we are right on track. Hoping to keep up with the blog more this summer after we adjust to baby.

The Show is coming up, I'm most likely going to miss it. But once I'm back to work, I plan on getting back to full swing design.

If you don't hear from me, I had a baby. Be back Mid-August!

Lucky Baby Sling

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:36:00 +0000

Can't wait to use this. Grabbed a good deal on Zulily this morning.

Lucky Baby Sizing

I just hope I got the correct size. I have a feeling this will come in handy this summer.

Close hearts. Free hands.

Combi: A dressed activity walker!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:14:00 +0000

Featured on Zulily today, Combi's Pink All-in-One Activity Walker. If knew I was having a girl, this would be in my shopping cart! And it is pink. There are other color options on Combi's site but this by far takes the cake.

Exercising my sight muscels

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Fri, 27 May 2011 22:30:00 +0000

I would love a set of his colorful mugs please!

Baby Bump: I'm going to Pop!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:34:00 +0000

Wow. The time flies by. I'm almost ready to pop. Really not ready but whoever is. We are so very excited to welcome our little one into the world. I can't wait to find out if it is a boy or a girl.

I'm hoping to blog more a month or two after the baby arrives. In the meantime, I've planned on posting for a few more weeks.

Hope you all are starting to get excited about summer as much as us in Minnesota.

The Google Chrome Channel

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:47:00 +0000

Outstanding. I'm 32 weeks pregnant and crying in my office after seeing this great example of using Chrome. Not only do we like the name Sophia/Sophie for a girl but I can just picture an older Sophie opening and reading these lovely emails from Dad.

Great ideas need to be copied!

26 Weeks

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:49:00 +0000

26 Weeks! Baby will be here before we know it. I'm trying to enjoy the last week months of this amazing baby experience. Spring is here in Minnesota and I'm hoping for warmer weather. We are going through the great winter melt. I bring a new meaning to watch your step.

Happy Spring. Happy Baby!

Modern Diaper Bag

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:33:00 +0000

petunia pickle bottom

I haven't really been too excited about baby shopping. It is overwhelming to plan and prep for this little one. Did you know there are 27 different kinds of baby bottles? I feel like the choices and price ranges are unlimited. Being the bargain hunter that I am, I just can't justify spending a lot on strollers, car seats, diaper bags etc.
But this bag was on sale and it is very functional. The straps come off to turn into a shoulder bag, backpack or handle bar loops! Not to mention well made. This is one piece of baby gear that got me excited! I wanted a bag that would be able to handle the wear and tear of transport and everyday baby life. Its Pink! and Brown. How can you go wrong.

I haven't found a bag I've liked under a $100 until now! I nabbed this little lovely for $87 and shipping was only $15. Original price was $169. Steal.

Two weekends from now is our first baby shower. Looking forward to it with family and friends.

How would you like your graphic design?

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:23:00 +0000

via: JoshHiggings

How perfect is this info-graphic. With clients wanting creative solutions so fast you don't have much time to think the problem through, this chart sums it up. You want options? Let me know where you fall within the orbs.

New Pattern Chair Design

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +0000

Darwin chair by Sagmister. Each page is a new pattern.
via: dezeen

My Yiayia would be proud!

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:16:00 +0000

I miss my Yaiyai. She passed last year and I think of her often. These ads would make her laugh. They remind me of the old greek ladies back home in Tarpon Springs Florida.

Well done.

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:03:00 +0000

23 Weeks! We are getting ready for baby and doing more stuff around the house. Hoping this weekend is productive.
Happy Friday!

Half way there Week 20

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:46:00 +0000

I'm really 22 weeks but behind in my photos. Can't believe I'm half way through my pregnancy.

Try on Glasses at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:04:00 +0000

Warby Parker recently revealed new arrivals. What is great about this site is you can try on 5 pairs at home. Pick your favorite 5, WP will mail them to you at no cost and within 5 days ship them back for free. Not a bad deal. Last year I was burned buy purchasing lenses online. Never again. I can't wait to try on my choices. Here they are:

Little & Company Valentine 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:17:00 +0000

Little & Company has had a long standing tradition of sending out Valentines during the winter season.
Here is their latest lovely.

Terraruim: Dreaming of Warmer Weather

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:18:00 +0000

The answer to finally having indoor plants my cat can't eat! Terrariums.

While I'm snowed in, down, up and out, these lovely images of terrariums has me day dreaming of warmer weather.

I'd like to try my hand at making my own.

Here are some lovely images to keep the cold out and the green in.

Lovely article from NYtimes.com

In Love with Paula Hayes

Do what you love by The Panic Room for Gap

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:07:00 +0000

Do What You Love - Kristen from The Panic Room Videos on Vimeo.

episode seven.

nicely done.

Can you make the mundane fun?

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:40:00 +0000

The fun theory from VW. is doing just that. Summit your own ideas on ways to change people behavior for the better.

How can we make obeying the speed limit fun? or How can we get people to recycle bottles more? What about getting people to be more active?

I'm sure you will come up with something great. Be a fun theory winner and you just might change the world.

Let's have some fun...

The Bump: 16 &18 weeks

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:29:00 +0000

We first found out Nov. 2, 2010 that we were prig! I was already 6 weeks along. The Mister surprised me with these pink flowers the following weekend. You know pink is my favorite color. From time to time I will update with Bump photos but it seems there are just not enough hours in the day to do everything I would like.

Hoping to get more done this weekend.

Happy Friday ya'll!

16.75 weeks

18 weeks (almost half way there!)

Pink Maternity Dresses

noreply@blogger.com (Michelle Rollins) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:20:00 +0000

Oh for my love of blush and bashful.
I've been searching for a pink maternity dress to wear this summer and when we go on vacation this spring.
There were my online selections:

This little number made it to my wardrobe. Can't wait for it to arrive. I hope it fits. I think I got the last one too! Purchased from ASOS maternity collection

I liked the choices below but the first was so lovely I couldn't resist.

Found at from ASOS maternity collection

Figure 8: Maternal America Blooming Maternity Dress

Castcouture on Esty: Pink wrap neck empire dress. Also comes in black.