Momathon Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1617728 2012-01-27T13:56:37-07:00 The 24/7 mommy marathon--on two feet or four wheels. TypePad On my desk today tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55189f5888833016761323c0d970b 2012-01-27T13:56:37-07:00 2012-01-27T16:26:08-07:00 Thinking about Valentine-y hearts, bouquets of pink blossoms, and all things pretty today. I have a stash of glitter pens from Martha Stewart that I adore to use for embellishments on my art or an envelope I pop in the mail. Here is what’s on my desk today—a collection of items I am using in my illustration and design work. Check back next Friday for another collection. Chris http://momathonblog.typepad.com/momathon_blog/2012/01/thinking-about-hearts-pink-blossoms-and-all-things-pretty-today-i-have-a-stash-of-glitter-pens-from-martha-stewart-that.html What we end up saying when we point fingers tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55189f58888330168e6218375970c 2012-01-26T12:38:05-07:00 2012-01-26T15:44:24-07:00 Chances are if you caught the news this morning you saw the picture of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer pointing her finger at President Obama by Air Force One that landed in Phoenix Wednesday. They were both smiling in the photo,... Chris http://momathonblog.typepad.com/momathon_blog/2012/01/pointing-fingers-is-not-the-solution.html Just Add Glitter (Video) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55189f58888330168e620f81e970c 2012-01-26T11:16:58-07:00 2012-01-26T15:58:03-07:00 I love glitter. More is better. Can you ever have too much of it? Glitter generally makes people happy. Some of my favorite blogs talk a great deal about glittery things--The Pretty Blog on Pinterest, Design is mine, Rue, Design... Chris http://momathonblog.typepad.com/momathon_blog/2012/01/just-add-glitter-video.html Winter blues (the happy kind) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55189f58888330163001b824c970d 2012-01-25T11:32:37-07:00 2012-01-25T12:01:37-07:00 Looking for a pop of color for a winter weekend getaway? Check out this fresh wave of blue via Ann Taylor (pointy flat), Talbots (knit jacket), Boden (mariner stripe sweater), Jason Wu for Target (blue dress), Garnet Hill (beach towel and swimsuit), Boden (blue floral dress), and Garnet Hill (retro sailor tee). Chris http://momathonblog.typepad.com/momathon_blog/2012/01/winter-blues-the-happy-kind.html Are you in a creative slump? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55189f58888330168e602fda2970c 2012-01-24T12:13:24-07:00 2012-01-26T15:56:19-07:00 Are you in a creative slump? Four things to try to get back on track. Chris http://momathonblog.typepad.com/momathon_blog/2012/01/are-you-in-a-creative-slump.html Some sunshine love on a Monday tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55189f58888330168e5f7951b970c 2012-01-23T12:53:07-07:00 2012-01-23T17:47:26-07:00 Hovering around freezing in my neighborhood today so I thought a little sunshine love would brighten the day. The best part of January is the days grow a wee bit longer. Spring arrives in 55 days, Summer begins in 148. Chris http://momathonblog.typepad.com/momathon_blog/2012/01/some-monday-sunshine.html A little salt in the sweet, a little sugar in the savory tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e55189f58888330162fff94f38970d 2012-01-22T15:08:14-07:00 2012-01-22T20:33:45-07:00 James had a voice with a soul so rich and authentic that it would flatter almost any song of any genre. Her influence on amazing talents like Beyonce, Bonnie Raitt, and many more will keep her sound alive for generations to come. Chris http://momathonblog.typepad.com/momathon_blog/2012/01/a-little-salt-in-the-sweet-a-little-sugar-in-the-savory.html