where you at and watcha been doing?

hey! yup, i'm still here despite the lack of posting. before we move onto stunning tabletops let me point out that i've updated my blog address to:


that's right, like a real website and everything. reset your bookmark if i've so graciously been given such a save. hugs!
moving on...

a couple months ago i participated in a fabulous charity event for st. louis children's hospital. designers from around st. louis were given a round table, 8 chairs, and told to let their creative juices pour like bloody mary's on sundays. i took some horrible pictures that i was too ashamed to show you before. here is a look...don't be appalled (just be glad i've since updated my equipment).



luckily my new favorite mag st. louis entertains was on hand with a video camera and captured a lot of the stunning tabletops. its waay better than me and my point and shoot. click to watch the video...


the video touches on it a little, but my inspiration was a true child's table. it would be so easy to recreate for a child's birthday party or a baby shower. i filled various apothecary jars (of all shapes, sizes, and heights) with all things that are wonderful about being a kid - toys, crafts & candy! my centerpiece was an array of colorful kites that my mom attached to bamboo sticks using heavy wire. then we inserted those sticks into a jar filled with sand! it was super easy, super cute, and was the perfect way to honor the essence of being a child.

cheers!