Two Completely Different Looks

I must say I love the latest edition of Inside Out magazine - their 10th Birthday issue. My two favourite stories within the issue are both very different. I love the images shown of Nicole Bonython-Hines home {above}...especially the gorgeous artwork cluster wall which is made up of pieces by her children in her kitchen. I also love the image of her standing in front of some magazine tear sheets - so colourful and uplifting!

The other story I loved was the feature on the home on Dangar Island on the Hawkesbury River just outside of Sydney which Greg Mellor and his partner Nick Krull have renovated. I adore the look of this laid-back, comfortable, cozy home. It looks so beautiful set in amongst the trees. It actually reminds me of the way our new home is surrounded by beautiful trees and gardens. I was very inspired by this story....I know, it's a complete departure from my usual love of colour! PS. Check out Greg Mellor's work on his website - www.gregorymellor.com

All images - Inside Out Magazine May/June 2010 issue

Congrats to Lovely :: Store Opening today!

I might be on the other side of the continent, but I'm thinking of how wonderful it must be for Lanie at Lovely today! Her gorgeous shop is having its store opening today. Be sure to let her know what a great accomplishment this is by heading over to her blog HERE. She's carrying local Portland favs Elizabeth Dye and Sarah Seven, oh, and lil ole me! A nice slice of the Oregon fashion scene in NYC!

Challenge #4 - Dynamic Layout

Ever find yourself in a rut and need a little inspiration? That is how we can sometimes feel when comes to creating unique scrapbook layouts. So for this month's challenge we thought we would shake things up with a dynamic layout sketch. This sketch has different shapes to encourage us all to think outside the box. This sketch comes from Tuesday's project.


To participate in the challenge:
1. Create at least one scrapbook layout using this sketch as a starting point.
2. Use at least 2 SEI products.
3. Comment on this post stating what SEI products you used.
4. Make a link in your comment to an image of your project or e-mail it to us at seiblog{at}shopsei{dot}com.
5. Do it by May 1st.

Thanks for those who supported us by participating in our Scraps & Stitches challenge last month. You went above and beyond. We love the unique items and the creative ways you used them!


Top Left: Date Night Layout by Nancy on her Paperview blog with the Jocelyn collection
Top Right: Cuter than a Billion Buttons by Alaina from the Glue Dots & Glitter blog with puff alphabet stickers
Middle: Happy Birthday card by Jessica from her blog, basic jess with the Penelope's Potpourri collection
Bottom Left: Canvas Tutus from Alaina's blog with the Chocolat collection
Bottom Right: Tendu Layout from Alaina's blog with the Clara Belle box kit & Bridgeport