tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29041828117172846932024-03-12T19:23:56.046-05:00{ Happy Habitat }Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-1888937637230258222013-11-21T10:22:00.002-06:002013-11-23T13:26:01.574-06:00new website!hello!<br />
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-karrieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-41072110721339446062013-11-11T12:54:00.001-06:002013-11-11T12:54:56.403-06:00catalog photoshoot outakesI had such a blast working with <b><a href="http://www.hocusfocusphoto.com/">Heather Morrow</a></b> to shoot some lifestyle photos of my <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/p/shop.html">throws</a></b>. My kids came along as I thought I'd have Heather snap a few of them. Heather also asked her friend Gina and her family to come along as well. Gina is a makeup and hair stylist and has a killer closet, so she needed no guidance- and was a perfect model! We were trying to get quite a bit in during that golden hour (more like minutes!) and were experimenting with what looked good and showed off the product best, all the while juggling a bunch of kids and fading light. In the end, I think we came away with some fantastic shots! If you haven't already looked through the <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/p/catalog.html">catalog</a></b>, here's some of what made it to the catalog, and some outtakes as well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i could live in there. if it was bigger, and there was something on the floor, and...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ahhhh, the gazing shot. beautiful, but can't see the blankets enough. how cute are Gina and her hubby!?</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-89913579706549046232013-11-05T20:53:00.001-06:002013-11-05T20:54:25.475-06:00Martha Stewart American Made- MY WINNERS!<br />
Continuing with <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2013/10/martha-stewart-american-made-follow-up.html">my favorite nominations</a></b> from the <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade">Martha Stewart American Made</a></b> contest, I am officially congratulating<b> <a href="http://caravan-pacific.com/index.php">Caravan Pacific</a></b> as one of my winners (meaning they officially won the not-official Happy Habitat version of Martha Stewart's American Made Contest. Did you catch that?)<br />
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What's not to love? Clean lines. Simple. Functional. Made from responsibly managed lumber. And of course, made here in the US. Oregon to be exact. Beautiful, right!?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-78069176379041042352013-10-30T21:13:00.001-05:002013-10-30T21:13:01.988-05:00Autumn Eco Throws<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The trees here in Kansas City right now are AMAZING. Burning gold, plum, bright red, lime and gold. I'm in awe everywhere I turn. The colors were extra dramatic today against a dark stormy sky, it was a beautiful show of nature's fireworks. Not to be Debbie Downer, but I always feel like it's Mother Nature's last big hurrah before the winter hibernation. A big finale before things turn sparse, simple and blah. I'm trying to soak in all this color and was inspired to make some autumn colored throws for some of my favorite patterned blankets. Trellis, Gate and Triangles all got some new fall hues. Get 'em in the <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/p/shop.html">Happy Habitat Shop</a></b>. Stay cozy!</div>
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If you checked out the <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2013/10/all-new-modern-eco-throws-graphic.html">latest Happy Habitat catalog</a></b>, you would have spied the Kilim Pattern Eco Throw. I kept seeing so many cool patterned kilim rugs, and was inspired to make a throw. Here's where some of my inspiration came from:<br />
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To find one of these colorful beauties, check out <b><a href="http://shoppe.amberinteriordesign.com/collections/rugs">Amber Interiors Shoppe</a></b> or <b><a href="http://www.furbishstudio.com/rugs/">Furbish Studio</a></b>-- 2 of my faves!</div>
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Digging deeper-- I looked at some different patterns: </div>
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And here's my take on it. I simplified a bit, since on a throw you don't always see the pattern as a whole like you would on a rug. You can find my version of the kilim patterned Eco Throw in the <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/p/shop.html">Happy Habitat Shop</a>.</b> Here are the latest colorways:</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-84754723599094768052013-10-21T11:51:00.000-05:002013-10-21T12:11:59.988-05:00All New! Modern Eco Throws- graphic patterns for everyone!<div>
Introducing the newest Happy Habitat patterns! Modern, graphic patterned blankets-- that are bright and POP! Or go muted and neutral, but still add a subtle zing to a boring room. As always my Eco Throws are made from recycled cotton-- so there's no itch and they can be thrown in the washing machine. </div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="650" src="//e.issuu.com/embed.html#5794782/5313548" width="650"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-48474072600088279382013-10-16T10:31:00.002-05:002013-10-16T10:32:45.670-05:00Bentonville Arkansas-- who knew!?Last weekend I took a quick trip with some friends to Bentonville Arkansas. Bentonville ARKANSAS. And it was awesome. Probably a strange and unexpected scene if you were following along on <b><a href="http://instagram.com/happyhabitat/">Instagram</a></b>! Bentonville is a surprising hidden gem. There's old: the charming city square complete with a quaint Saturday Farmer's Market. And there is some serious NEW. Let's start with the hotel. I was not expecting my Bentonville accomodations to be anything like this:<br />
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The 21c Hotel also had a pretty amazing museum (I call it more of a gallery). As you stroll through the lobby and restaurant, there are plenty of interesting pieces to look at. Some of them are interactive-- which I love. The restaurant (lounge shown above) was gorgeous and had some delish local food. Rooms were stark and modern, but oh so comfortable. I cannot mention 21c Hotel without saying something about the green penguins-- they are everywhere. And move from day to day. Luckily there was never a surprise penguin in our shower-- that would have given me a heart attack! 5 stars from me.<br />
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I could have just enjoyed the hotel, but we did meander through the 'art walk' trail to Crystal Bridges. If you didn't already know this--- Bentonville is the home of Sam Walton-- founder of Wal-Mart. Cyrstal Bridges was founded by Sam's daughter Alice. It's my guess that they were trying to klass-up the Wal-Mart name with some pretigious art and a fancy shmancy museum. Well, I think it worked. Crstyal Bridges is truly stunning-- there are panoramic views of the river from inside the Museum. The museum holds a permanent collection of American art from the 19th & 20th centuries. My faves were Lichtenstein, Warhol, and . Although it was a wonderful colllection, I almost enjoyed the architecture of the museum and restaurant as much as the art itself. Food at the Eleven restaurant was good, but made even better by the live music that echoed through the gorgeous space.<br />
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Here's my <a href="http://instagram.com/happyhabitat/">Instagram</a> take on my Bentonville Trip.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-20235426176700005012013-10-09T12:11:00.000-05:002013-10-11T20:38:54.120-05:00Martha Stewart American Made Follow Up- MY WINNERS!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I didn't win the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade"><b>Martha Stewart American Made</b></a> Contest. But oh man did I feel the love. So much supoort and votes from y'all out there. Thank you for taking the time to vote every day! I was proud to be a part of the movement, and proud to see votes coming in.<br />
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As I was getting set up as a nominee, I was going through all the <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominees">nominations</a></b> to check out my competition, and I was worried! I thought no way am I going to win, there was such cool stuff out there-- and it got me EXCITED! I wanted to blog about all the amazing stuff I saw, but thought I'd wait til the contest was over (I didn't want my votes going elsewhere--- it <i>IS</i> a contest afterall!)</div>
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So now that the contest is over, I wanted to share some of my favorite nominees from the <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominees/design">Design Category</a></b>. </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/79572">Moonish</a></b> truly blew me away. They are the #1 winner in my opinion. The designs are on trend, the product is beautifully executed and most amazing is the ingenuity behind it. I've never seen anything quite like this before. I have never seen a 'tile' made from wood-- that has real wood grain to it, and I've never seen a 'tile' that is installed in this way--- using magnets and adhesive. Genius!</div>
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Simply gorgeous.<br />
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There are so many amazing options, check out their <b><a href="http://moonishco.com/">website</a></b> to see more. I would love to do this in my dining room. I'm going to order a sample-- the only question is which one to get!<br />
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So congratulations to <b><a href="http://moonishco.com/">Moonish</a></b>-- an inspiring american made company that is a winner in my book.</div>
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Look for more of my American Made nominee favorites to come in future posts.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-69422486512360288932013-09-17T11:11:00.001-05:002013-10-12T13:36:20.411-05:00Is stainless steel out?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I've got kitchen on my mind. A friend just installed new gorgeous countertops and backsplash, and it's got me looking at my kitchen. It could be worse, but there's some sad parts too. We haven't touched it since we moved in. Cabinets are white, which is good, but it's that weird thermofoil stuff. Do you know what I'm talking about? It's like the cabinets are wrapped in a plastic, laminate layer. It actually wipes really easy, and is scratch resistant. Some of the edges have started to peel where things get steamy-- above the oven and espresso maker, but I think I can repair those. Countertops are a weird laminate with a linen texture-- in pale green, and the pergo floor matches-- a grey-green- hate them both. All of my applicances work-- although I'm not sure how as they are the cheapest available and are probably 20 years old. My dishwasher just won't die. Same with the oven. The fridge we bought new 10 years ago... but I can't believe the other pieces are still ticking. I'm not wasteful (nor do I have the money anyway!) but I wouldn't replace them just for looks-- well maybe if I donated to <b><a href="http://www.restorekc.org/">Restore</a></b> or something. So I'm dreaming of a mini-make over-- new countertops and backsplash. Is it possible to not let the domino effect happen? Once I start thinking about it, I want to close off an exterior door, knock down a wall and expand to the backyard, open up the kitchen to a larger sunroom/livingroom. But maybe just a backslpash and countertops would help. Second step would be to replace the appliances as the current ones start dying. So that leads me to the topic of the day: <i>are stainless steel appliances here to stay</i>? For some reason I've never been a big fan. Not sure why. But I'm starting to see some cool alternatives to stainless steel.<br />
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I'm just looking at white as my cabinets are white. Looks like <b><a href="http://www.vikingrange.com/consumer/">Viking</a></b> is the clear winner here. Although there are some options at <b><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/kitchen/appliances/">Ikea</a></b> and Jenn Air makes a <b><a href="http://jennair.com/appliances/appliance-series">Floating Glass Series</a></b> in white. It looks extra shiny though, like it would get fingerprints, and would be hard to match cabinets. <b><a href="http://www.samsung.com/us/">Samsung</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.bosch-home.com/us/">Bosch</a></b> also have a few options. Of course the more expensive, the better looking. So what do you think? Is stainless going to be around for another 10-20 years? Or will it soon be retired to the appliance graveyard with harvest gold and avocado?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-83231103784697024722013-08-29T16:29:00.000-05:002013-09-17T12:52:56.111-05:00Martha Stewart American Made + Happy Habitat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you guys heard of the <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/80886">Martha Stewart American Made Contest</a></b>? I came across it online, and thought 'why not?' And then coincidentally, I got invited to the American Made Minneapolis Meet Up at <b><a href="http://www.foragemodernworkshop.com/">Forage Modern Workshop</a></b>--- a killer shop that carries my eco throws. My family was planning a vacation to St. Louis for that week, so we instead moved our family getaway to Minneapolis. I got a chance to meet the kind and cool folks at Forage and also met the Martha Stewart American Made editors-- both so genuine and sincere in their interest of being there. I listened to a heartfelt toast that celebrated the local designers and inspired us by learning of Martha Stewart's humble beginnings as a caterer. The whole thing was so cool. To think that Martha's empire is stripping down business right to the core. A single person. A maker. And celebrating what we can create right here on our own turf. It is so invigorating to be a part of this movement.<br />
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SOOOOO--- I would love your <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/80886">vote</a></b>. Happy Habitat Eco Throws are made here in the USA. Designed and sold by myself-- an American living the dream. The Audience Choice winner takes home $10,000 and a trip to New York to attend the American Made Workshop and a feature in MarthaStewart.com. This would be SO BIG for me-- it could mean a chance to go to the New York International Gift Fair where I would have the opportutnity to show off my product to buyers and press from around the world. If you've ever held an Eco Throw in your hands, you get it. They look good in photographs definitely, but they really <i>feel</i> good- so getting my product in the hands of so many people would be unreal.<br />
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To nominate myself, I had to include 6 photos, so this kicked my butt in gear to do a photo session. The photos are AMAZING. I had ideas in my head of what the photographs should look like, but was completely blown away when I actually saw the end result. <b><a href="http://www.hocusfocusphoto.com/">Heather Morrow</a></b>-- you are MAGIC. This was so much fun! And I can't wait to do it again because good photographs make a big difference. More to share on the photos, but for now, to see the 6 we chose for <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/80886">American Made</a></b>, head over there and while you are at it, <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/80886">VOTE for Happy Habitat</a></b>. Please. Pretty pretty please!? After you vote, check out the nominees-- I've never seen so much talent in one place. Very inspiring indeed.<br />
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Here's one of my favorites...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-74729733092200690612013-08-26T19:21:00.002-05:002013-10-12T13:36:41.696-05:00hmong textilesOh hello. You're still there? That's nice. Thanks for sticking around while I've been MIA. Mama duties called towards the end of summer. Lots of soccer, baseball, hitting the pool. Barely keeping my head above water, but I somehow made it through summer.<br />
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Lots of inspiration this summer-- and here's one that I can't stop thinking about. Hmong textiles. So bright and cheerful. Somehow I totally missed this whole thing when I visited Thailand-- as there is a large population of Hmong there. Hmong people are also from the mountainous regions of China, Laos and Vietnam. In case you were wondering.<br />
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Hmong textiles use batik, block print and lots of embroidery for a good ethnic mix. I'm so inspired by the indigo blue with pink and orange that <b><a href="http://amberinteriordesign.com/">Amber</a></b> uses a lot and sells in her <b><a href="http://amberinteriordesign.myshopify.com/">shoppe</a></b>:<br />
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These colors together are gorgeous:<br />
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Hmong Christmas Stockings? Sure, why not.<br />
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I am foreseeing a hmong inspired throw coming soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-63836872820557360652013-07-24T13:13:00.000-05:002013-07-24T13:13:38.833-05:00being a do-gooder- one percent for the planet I've been in business almost 2 years now and it's been an amazing ride. I didn't know what to expect when I started designing patterns and started this blog. So far Happy Habitat has had some <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/p/mentions.html">good press</a></b>, some great partnerships with companies such as <b><a href="http://fab.com/ywb00u">Fab.com</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/invite/KarrieKaneda">One Kings Lane</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/invite/HappyHabitat">Joss & Main</a>,</b> I've put out 2 <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/p/catalog.html">catalogs</a></b> and added <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/?openstorepage=category:eco%20baby%20blankets">baby blankets</a></b> to my product line. It's still just me here. I am Happy Habitat's customer service representative, salesperson, designer, owner, finance associate, public relations, administrative assistant, CEO, shipping expert, social media strategist, and writer. I'm not great at all those things and I don't enjoy each of those jobs, but it does make for good variety. I would prefer to be just designer and owner. But there is some satisfaction with learning something new. I think because this is my baby, I'm scared to let any of it be out of my hands so instead of paying someone, I figure out how to do it myself. I suppose that's the practical side of me too. Maybe there will come a day when I can't do it all, but for now it works.<br />
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Back to the point of this-- I had told myself when I was first designing products that there had to be some <i>good</i> in my business. It was an immediate win for me to have my patterned throws made from recycled cotton-- a perfect fit. Bright colors, washable, family friendly, made in the USA <i>and</i> helping out mother nature. Keeping with that theme-- I'm partnering with <b><a href="http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/">1% for the Planet</a></b>. I'm not exactly rolling in the riches here, but I can handle giving 1% of my income to <b><a href="http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/nonprofits/">causes that help Earth</a></b>. Did <b><a href="http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/en/ambassadors/jackjohnson.php">Jack Johnson</a></b> persuade me to join? Maybe a little. Does giving back feel good? Yep. Am I proud to have this logo on my website? For sure.<br />
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(Side note: I have not decided which non-profit I'm going to be donating to yet, but when I do, I'll make sure and update.)<br />
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Thanks for reading and buying and supporting Happy Habitat!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-61984972921577560952013-07-15T19:28:00.000-05:002013-07-15T19:28:15.948-05:00Happy Habitat + Young House Love = GIVEAWAY!Remember <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2013/03/i-spy-happy-habitat-eco-throws.html">this cute room</a></b> from <b><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/">Young House Love</a></b>? <div>
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<b><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/">Sherry and John</a></b> did such a beautiful job with the Fuego Throw in their little girl's playroom that I wanted to partner with them for a giveaway-- and it's happening NOW. Git yo'self <b><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2013/07/fab-freebie-comfort-clara-style/">over there</a></b> for your chance to win a <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/?openstorepage=category:eco%20throws">Happy Habitat Eco Throw</a></b> AND <a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/?openstorepage=product_det:97253"><b>Letter Pillow</b></a>.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-9119525323364132702013-07-14T18:37:00.001-05:002013-07-14T18:37:36.060-05:00cross + trend<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Is anyone else seeing these plus signs everywhere? Or are they shortend crosses? About 2 years ago my friend Annie asked me to make a cross throw (she's always so ahead of her time). I couldn't because I didn't get it. Is it just a design, or does it mean something? A symbol that's making a point: Help people? Jesus? Additon? Peace? I know, I'm reading WAY too much into it, but it is very well known as being the symbol for the American Red Cross:<br />
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So I felt like it was making some kind of statement. I think I've gotten over it, and any association that comes with it is at least a peaceful and kind one. Something about the symplicity is nice. Will this be a lasting trend? Do I need to make a cross blanket? <b><a href="http://www.storynorth.com/Pia-Wallen-Cross-Blanket-p/piawallenlargecrossblanket.htm">These</a></b> sure are cool:<br />
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And <b><a href="http://www.candykirbydesigns.com/">these little cuties</a></b> are what got me thinking about all this cross business again:<br />
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<a href="http://www.candykirbydesigns.com/products/1078818-organic-cotton-cozy-blanket"><b>The baby blanket</b></a> sure is adorable, and you know I'm a sucker for <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/search?q=triangles&x=0&y=0">triangles</a></b>:<br />
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Passing trend? Or modern design staple?<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-25682998519883420402013-07-06T19:34:00.000-05:002013-09-17T12:59:00.392-05:00New Triangle Happy Habitat Eco ThrowsMade some new colors for <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/?openstorepage=product_det:109221">the Triangle Throw</a></b>:<div>
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I love these brights, but I'm still partial to the classic gold and black. Maybe just because it's in <b><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/151855818658275496/">Emily's room.</a></b> Maybe just because it just seems to fit right. Want to see a specific pattern in a different color than I show-- just <b><a href="mailto:happyhabitat@att.net">email me</a></b>! I'm happy to try out a new color! </div>
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Like the new Triangle Throw summer colors? Get 'em <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/?openstorepage=product_det:109221">here</a></b>.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-31423501223907067392013-06-30T11:59:00.000-05:002013-06-30T11:59:27.515-05:00and the winner is.....Congratulations to Leigh who is the winner of the <a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2013/06/royal-design-studios-stencil-giveaway.html#comment-form"><b>Royal Designs Stencil Contest</b></a>! She said she would like to use the <b><a href="http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/products/casbah-trellis-moroccan-stencil">Casbah Trellis Stencil</a></b> in the back of her dining room built-in hutch. I hope she sends us pictures of her finished product!<br />
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Thank you to all those who entered the contest. <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2013/06/my-stenciled-curtains.html">My curtain stencil project</a></b> turned out so well that I've already got another stencil project brewing in my head. Mwahaaaaa....</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-60363188931400979492013-06-12T23:14:00.000-05:002013-06-12T23:14:40.611-05:00Royal Design Studios Stencil GIVEAWAY!In celebration of <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2013/06/my-stenciled-curtains.html">my stenciled curtains project</a></b> being a success, I'm doing a GIVEAWAY!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/">Royal Designs Studio</a></b> has graciously offered one stencil valued at $50 to a Happy Habitat reader. Which one will you choose? Here are my top two favorites:</div>
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Check it out... I finished a project-- and during summer! </div>
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If you've ever wanted to know how to stencil on fabric... here's the low-down:<br />
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I used the <b><a href="http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/collections/indian-stencils/products/indian-paisley-damask-stencil">Indian Paisley Damask Stencil</a></b> from <b><a href="http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/">Royal Design Studio Stencils</a></b>. I knew I wanted to use this one and talked about that <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2013/05/stencilled-walls-curtains.html">here</a></b>. The stencil is pretty huge and the mylar that it's made from is super thick which makes it easy to move from place to place. (A thin stencil that large would have been difficult to line up the pattern correctly.)<br />
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I got lucky and scored these curtains from a friend who didn't want them anymore. They are 100% cotton and I believe cotton twill. They are <u>pretty thick, which I think it's important</u>. I had planned on using a drop cloth, (as seen here, here and here), but the drop cloth that I bought was a beige color, and I couldn't find a white or off-white one at Lowes or Home Depot.<br />
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I just used matte latex paint from Sherwin Williams. I think you can get special fabric paint that washes, but let's face it, I'm not going to wash my curtains. <u>NOTE: the colors appear darker on the fabric</u>. For reference, I chose <b><a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7620-seaworthy/">Seaworthy</a></b>, and you can see it looks almost dark navy. The paint is a bit stiff, but I don't plan on snuggling my curtains, so no problem.<br />
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Let's just start by saying read the instructions. Don't lose the instructions. Instructions are good. And helpful. And can save you a lot of time. In my case approximately 2 1/2 hours. </div>
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I did a practice run with a roller (a thick fluffy one), a foam flat bottom round 'brush' (not really a brush at all.) When I used the thick fluffy roller, it bled through the stencil and made the image all puffy and distorted, so instead I used the flat bottom foam thing. Which worked fine, but took FOREVER. 3 1/2 hours to be exact-- that was just for one panel. It was tedious and boring, and I'm impatient, so seemed extra horrible. The next day I got smart, and went to the store to look for different tools. I found a small foam roller, and that made all the difference. I flew through the other panel in less than one hour!</div>
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The day after I finished, I found the instructions and sure enough, it says very clearly-- FOAM ROLLER. And all kinds of other helpful hints. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-67141403929191488382013-06-07T21:37:00.000-05:002013-06-07T21:37:04.441-05:00Emily Henderson's Living RoomI am drooling over <b><a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/">Emily Henderson's living room</a></b>. It is everything I would hope to have in a room. Fun, interesting, colorful, quirky and personal items, old, new, streamlined, cozy, but modern, approachable, and cool. Every single bit is killer. First thing I noticed was the sexy sofa.<br />
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Next thing I noticed were all those bright textiles... the pillows, that wall hanging. Oh, and the ART. All so good, and so noticeable against the white. </div>
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Those bookshelves are perfectly styled. Just the right amount of brass, collections and weird odds and ends. </div>
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Seems like arrows are hot right now in design-- I love how she brought in real ones-- colorful and cool.</div>
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I'm over the moon that she used the <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/?openstorepage=product_det:109221">Triangles Happy Habitat Eco Throw</a></b>! <b><a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/cute-blankets-from-happy-habitat/">She mentioned my Eco Throws</a></b> a while back, but I wasn't sure that she was going to use it in her room. I love seeing how a truly gifted stylist and one of my all time favorite designers incorporated a Happy Habitat Throw into a room, my triangle throw is right at home in Emily's living room. </div>
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I'm still alive, but in summer mode (if only it were summer weather!) Kids are home, so I'm not working quite as much, and the first thing to give is the Happy Habitat blog. I didn't ever want blogging to be a thing of stress for me, so I have never made any obligations to myself or the public on how often I would post, or what topics I would cover, and I would never make apologies for not posting (does anyone out there <i>really</i> read this anyway!)</div>
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In addition to hanging with my kids, I've been knee-deep in yucky business stuff. This is the kind of crappy stuff that owning your own business involves:</div>
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<li>MORE phone calls to the Kansas Department of Revenue to figure out why they want me to file for employee's tax withholding when I don't have employees. </li>
<li>Fees and Forms to become an LLC (allright, that was surprisingly easy, but still had to weed out all the extra stuff on the internet that companies try to get you to pay for). I'm officially an LLC now though-- apparently that's important.</li>
<li>Business Insurance. Yep, I guess I had to get that too. I've been in business for almost 2 years without it, but found that some companies wouldn't partner with me without insurance. So had to take care of that fun item too. </li>
<li>And back to the Kansas Department of Revenue for quarterly taxes. I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to be paying my income tax every quarter (not to be confused with 'withholding tax' or 'retail sales tax'). </li>
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Speaking of fun parts, check out <b><a href="http://www.latina.com/entertainment/buzz/jessica-alba-latinas-april-2013-cover-girl#axzz2VNOshojL">Latina Magazine's April issue!</a></b> The <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/?openstorepage=product_det:115313">XO Pillows</a></b> were featured in their "The Good Life: Go Green" section. WOOHOO!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-74491553669873627562013-05-17T10:18:00.002-05:002013-05-17T10:18:34.949-05:00Stencilled Walls & CurtainsRemember when I talked about <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2013/02/sometimes-i-get-little-ahead-of-myself.html">my mini bedroom refresher</a></b>? And then I totally never followed up with it? Well-- I haven't totally blown it off. I just had to sit and think about what I was going to do for curtains for like 2 months. I have to sit on things for a long time. I'm not a quick decision maker. I have to stare at things and let it sink in. Ridiculous because it's curtains, right? Anyway, I finally figured out what to do. And I'll follow up with the whole project (really, I will), but I want to give you an idea of what's been my inspiration.<br />
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I've been a long time fan of <b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_2135137401"></span>Melanie Royal<span id="goog_2135137402"></span></a></b> of <b><a href="http://www.royaldesignstudio.com/">Royal Design Studio</a></b>. In fact, it was my <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2011/03/stairway-to-heaven.html">very first blog post</a></b>, as I was blown away by <b><a href="http://www.happyhabitat.net/2011/03/stairway-to-heaven.html">those stairs</a></b> she did in Morocco. And being a lover of all things Moroccan, I couldn't stay away from all the interesting things she was up to at <b><a href="http://peacockpavilions.com/welcome">Peacock Pavilions</a></b>. I mean how amazing is this:<br />
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And this:<br />
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Then I came across this:<br />
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So I thought I can do this! The stencil is here, so stay tuned...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-81030631608505026602013-05-14T20:04:00.002-05:002013-05-14T20:04:59.230-05:00rainbows keeping me busyI'm still here. <div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-38406454385758141122013-04-27T16:51:00.000-05:002013-04-27T16:51:17.070-05:00Awesome Art: Nancy RamirezI'm always on the hunt for great art that isn't crazy expensive, but something that still feels like you didn't just buy it at Target. <b><a href="http://cozamia.com/">Nancy Ramirez's</a></b> art is bright, fresh and graphic, with a personal touch. Like myself, she describes herself as a 'color fanatic'-- my kind of girl.<br />
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Her <b><a href="http://cozamia.com/">website</a></b> links to a site where you can buy her prints-- it's a one stop shop. You can pick from several different papers, canvases, mattes and frames. I had fun playing with it and choosing different options. Hard to decide which one to put on my wish list!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04533477594776561715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904182811717284693.post-23876223122321128152013-04-13T09:49:00.000-05:002013-10-10T13:51:49.259-05:00Happy Habitat Baby Blankets on The Mini SocialHey Mamas!<br />
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