Something designy

Here are a few of my favorite design blogs for any of you needing color/decorating inspiration or would just like to view some artsy/not so artsy stuff:
Mostest Favorite: Design Sponge http://www.designspongeonline.com/
with a fun DIY idea section and great Before & Afters
Great Design: http://decor8blog.com/
Fun Stationary: http://www.papayablog.com/
For those of us still living in apts (there's hope): http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/
The most beautiful Letterpress company: http://www.elumdesigns.com/shop/
Random assortment: http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/
And fun hilarity on cakes: http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

I hope you find some inspiration. Please let me know if you come upon any great design blogs and leave a comment with the address.

Right place for Dahlias

Today, Aurelia and I visited Volunteer Park. This is one of my favorite parks in the city. Not only is it beautiful but it contains the Asian Art Museum (free on the first Thurs and Sat of the month), the Conservatory (perfect to visit in the dead of winter for color therapy) and the Dahlia garden. This garden contains the most magnificent floral blooms in all shades and varieties. Today we happened upon the caretaker of the garden who was pruning the plants. We were in the right place at the right time to bring home 6 bouquet fulls of clipped blossoms...otherwise they were just going to be thrown away. Here are some pictures!