Posts by Tammy Dalton
Mother’s Day Wishes :: Cattle Barons Ball, Cancer, and my friend Susan
8May 12, 2012
by Tammy Dalton
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Susan passed away two weeks before the Cattle Baron’s Ball, and my participation in that event took on a whole new meaning for me.
... So for this Mother’s Day, I count my blessings, and encourage all of us to collect and savor all the beautiful memories our lives are truly made of. [...]
It’s the Little Things that Add Up to Big Gratitude…. Thanks and Giving
2November 23, 2011
by Tammy Dalton
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I am truly thankful for so many tiny, silly little things, but they all add up to Big Gratitude in the larger scheme of things ... for my home, my family, and my life. I’m sure you can think of a few too. Happy Thanksgiving! [ . . . ]
Mothers Day: Perfection is Terrible :: A Moxiful Reflection for Mother’s Day
22May 6, 2011
by Tammy Dalton
in At Home
For a designer, used to planning, foresight, and contemplating every move and selection prior to making a decision or a home purchase, having children has allowed me to make friends (again) with spontaneity, think quicker on my feet, and welcome the Death of Perfection. Just die already, Perfection! Because you and I and the cats all know that: [ . . . ]
The Anti-Crafting Spice Girl . . . aka How To Do a Not Do
9November 9, 2010
by Tammy Dalton
in At Home
. . . My next thought was, where shall I store these little beauties until I start my oh-so-artsy, crafty project? In our overflowing garage? In the dining room closet, next to my collection of fancy, multi-colored parchment papers that have sat unused for about 8 years, as well as all those fabric scraps I've religiously held onto? Maybe they'll fit next to my collection of wine corks! [ . . . ]
Avoid Shopping Overwhelm :: 5 Tips to Shop Like a Pro Designer
2October 20, 2010
These are some of the steps I take as a designer to make selecting furniture, fixtures, and finishes a more productive and streamlined process, and to save my clients (and myself) from Shopping Overwhelm. Let's review: plan ahead, small lists, focused attention, and Thai food (Mmmm). Now that's a shopping trip. [ . . . ]
