Countdown!

I have always loved advent calendars. They are such a a charming way to count down the days to Christmas. There are so many cute variations out there, too. The Hats and Mittens Advent Calendar from Garnet Hill is my favorite this year. 

The miniature knitted hats and mittens are just too sweet. I love the idea of tucking little gifts inside each "day." It's fun to think about what little surprises await!

I love that this version is a type of garland, too. Drape it across a mantle, piano (as shown below), a doorway, or even around your tree.

It is such a happy and colorful way to decorate while enjoying the holiday season!

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image via Garnet Hill

Cluster of Goodness

While exploring the great blog, Atypical Type A, I came across a post about alternative uses for pallets. While all of the images are beautiful and so interesting, I was quite taken with something else in this photograph -- that cluster of goodness above the bed.  What a unique way to add pizazz to a room.

image by photographer Ashley Ann

It looks like there are a few lights in there along with tissue paper pom poms and confetti.  What a fun and easy weekend project this would be.  It doesn't look too complicated and can be easily customized to fit in any color palette and at various levels of sophistication.

Here are some items that could be combined to make something lovely like this:

spherical lantern

tissue paper pom poms

rice paper daisy

And here's a how-to from Martha Stewart on how to make these tissue paper pom poms yourself:

Perfect for a kids room, a fun dining room, or even specialized for an upcoming party. Have you tried something like this? If so, please let us know. We'd love to see photos!

10,000 logos

Wow, this is one of the most ambitious projects I've ever seen!

Designer Nicole Meyer is creating a logo for each of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes. Called Branding 10,000 Lakes, she is unveiling one logo each day and it will take her over 27 years to complete!

Here are just a few of my favorites. She is really quite talented.

You can see all of her logo designs to-date here and view her other marvelous work here.

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all images via Branding 10,000 Lakes
first spotted on psfk

Memories of NYC

I moved away from NYC two and a half years ago. I'm happy in the suburbs but every now and then I see an image of New York that makes me wish I was back on those city streets. Here is the latest one that I've come across.

Prince and Lafayette by Jorge Colombo

There is something so special about this.  The glow of the lights against the dusky night sky are beautiful. It reminds me of my walks home each night after work as the sun set behind the buildings and the streets started to quiet down.

So lovely...and so very New York.

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image via 20x200

Wishful Thinking

Happy Thanksgiving! Here's hoping all your wishes come true this holiday weekend.

See you back here on Monday!

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Thanksgiving Platter via West Elm

Thank You

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for our family and friends and for all of you who check in with us each day here at The Pink Chalkboard.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday!

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Thank You Burst single letterpress folded card via Smock. 

Speaking of fabulous florals...

Isn't this chair from Found Design Miami gorgeous?

I was immediately reminded of Jillian's Fabulous Florals post when I spotted it on Etsy. The pattern and bright colors are so beautiful.

Do you know what is even more fabulous about this chair?

The floral pattern is completely hand painted!

The ladies at Found Design Miami rescue old furniture and refinish it. In this case, they spent over 20 hours painting the floral design on upholstery-grade linen. I think the effect is absolutely amazing. Check out more of their work here!

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Pardon the Garden Chair via Found Design Miami on Etsy