May
03
2010
Final Post
By Jennifer Black
You may have noticed a lack of posts in recent weeks. I'm in the process of moving, and will be taking a hiatus from blogging for the time being. When I have more time, I will be reevaluating my social media outlets and deciding what to maintain, and what to let slip away. If you enjoy hearing about Black Rock Design, please find me on Facebook and become a fan. I will be continuing to update and run my Facebook page throughout the moving process and beyond.
www.facebook.com/BlackRockDesign
Thanks to everyone for your comments! Here is what is consuming all of my time right now:
www.facebook.com/BlackRockDesign
Thanks to everyone for your comments! Here is what is consuming all of my time right now:
{our new house}
Posted 4 months ago |
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Apr
04
2010
House Hunting Blues
By Jennifer Black
I'm a public school employee, a couple of days into my spring break. I must say, I've never needed a week off so badly! {Although, I probably say that every year...}
A couple of days ago, my husband and I accepted an offer on our house. We're going through the process now of inspections and waiting for the closing date. It's an exciting but stressful process. So now, we're house hunting, driving around town, going into houses, and finding some interesting things out there! Some houses are ones that we've seen in our neighborhood, and we have so much fun finally getting to see the insides.
Have you ever seen a shower just off the kitchen?
Or, have you ever seen such an interesting bathroom?
What about this for a view out your backdoor?
We have lots of decisions to make! But for now, back in my own backyard, this little squirrel says "Happy Easter"!
Posted 5 months ago |
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Mar
28
2010
New, Green and still Chilly
By Jennifer Black
I took a walk around my yard this week, and found signs of the season changing. Living in the midwest, it seems like winter will never end sometimes. Just when you're feeling like you'll never know what warmth feels like again, you start to notice things coming up. Just look what I found in my backyard.
They are coming up, even surrounded by the old and dead plants of last year.
They all look like they are trying so hard!
Buds on some bushes, and full-blown flowers in a corner by the front of the house.
A little tree will soon be covered in white flowers.
And then there's the proof that squirrels are out, searching and digging for those pesky little acorns. Where did I put that nut?
See what I came out to find one morning in my backyard??? What a mess!
Posted 5 months ago |
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Mar
21
2010
Season's Changing
By Jennifer Black
The weather is hanging in there, and in our back yard, hints of green are starting to pop up out of the ground.
Now, this little colage should have gone in last week's post (The Spring Itch), but I couldn't help but share it. Tis the season for wearing flowers!
So, good-bye snow, and hello to spring!
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Mar
14
2010
The Spring Itch
By Jennifer Black
Spring is near. I can just feel it. And after so many months of snow, ice, sleet, and wind...well, just thinking about spring makes me giddy!
So, once the weather starts to give us those first days when walking out without gloves doesn't mean frostbite, my eyes start to turn toward bright colors and all things spring.
One of the fashion trends that I love and you'll have to pry out of my dead hands is wearing flowers. Not just for luao's anymore, I say! I've started putting them in my hair, on my clothes, on my purse, and even hanging them from my ears!
Not only do I put flowers in my hair, but I sometimes pack an extra flower and give it to a friend for a night out. Floral peer pressure!
Or, if you aren't ready to really commit that much, you can always pin a flower onto something basic. This little guy is living on a teal purse of mine right now.
Then, of course, there's the flowery jewelry that I love to make! I've shared my flowery necklaces in a previous post, Finally Finished. But here's a couple of pairs of earrings that I've made with flowers on my mind.
So, once the weather starts to give us those first days when walking out without gloves doesn't mean frostbite, my eyes start to turn toward bright colors and all things spring.
One of the fashion trends that I love and you'll have to pry out of my dead hands is wearing flowers. Not just for luao's anymore, I say! I've started putting them in my hair, on my clothes, on my purse, and even hanging them from my ears!
from sweeteverything on Etsy
{I'm on the right}
Even less than likely friends will put flowers in their hair; just long enough for me to snap a picture! These two wore matching flowers for about one mintue.
{see the little black flowers?}
I love clothing that include flowers - be it patterns or textures. This comes from the "Just Rosy" collection at Anthropologie.
from Anthropologie
Or, if you aren't ready to really commit that much, you can always pin a flower onto something basic. This little guy is living on a teal purse of mine right now.
from Mireille's on Etsy
So, I hope you each find a way to bring a little sunshine and spring into your wardrobes. Not only does it make you feel a bit more cheery, but you're probably brightening the days of those who pass by and see you.
Posted 6 months ago |
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