You know you’re in Washington when practically all of your clients have a stash of newspapers with headlines from presidential elections.  I saw a surge in these after President Obama was elected, though the collections weren’t at all limited to him.

I’m officially getting my news these days from the UK’s House and Garden.  Every history and patina-soaked image of clean European living inspires me to be a better editor of my own things, and seek out one-of-a-kind items that will outlive me.  It serves as a reminder that beauty is often the absence, not the presence of things.

Though a lot of my time is spent sitting side by side with clients at their desks, paper lurks in all nooks and crannies of a home.  What happens when your contractor tells you he’s demolishing your kitchen cabinets next week and needs you to clear our the drawers?  Call the organizer!

Nic and I are slowly but steadily working our way though our list of thank you notes to send for wedding gifts.  The “Wedding gifts and thank you notes” note has become more elaborate (and necessary) than I could have predicted.  It actually keeps track of 5 lists...

Nic and I tied the knot on September 3rd in beautiful Monkton, MD.  The temperature dropped and humidity cleared out for the most picture perfect day spent outdoors with loved ones.  You can view a few more pictures here...

Essential as it was, Nic and I still have nightmares of this Post-It board.  The 106 notes in my Evernote “Wedding” notebook helped us to essentially have a paperless planning process, but it was this board that got things done.  For most projects, a blend of digital and hard-copy tools are needed.  This wedding was no exception.