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May

Photo evidence of two of my ideal days:  Espresso and brownie at Continental Bakery, and what remained after an encounter with a Pie Lab peanut buttery slice :) 

10

May

Two events I’d like to catch the next time I’m in the ‘ham… both celebrating the loft district around 2nd Avenue North.  

Along with the map of Tennessee, I found some fun vintage flower postcards.  Maybe these will make the perfect Mother’s Day cards for all the mothers in my life! 

While in Birmingham this week for an interview, I stopped by one of my favorite shops, What’s on 2nd?, and found this vintage map of Tennessee.  Love the colors and graphics—it’s going to find a nice place on my wall!  

06

May

This could be an interesting addition for Lions Park… hmm!

This could be an interesting addition for Lions Park… hmm!

(Source: divinelifeawakened)

Dan Splaingard, a RS and LP alum, sent this incredibly kind donation letter which we received this morning! It made us smile—especially the gnome doodles on the back! :)

Dan Splaingard, a RS and LP alum, sent this incredibly kind donation letter which we received this morning! It made us smile—especially the gnome doodles on the back! :)

01

May

Lions Park Parkscape

Rural Studio’s new website has launched, along with pages dedicated to each of the current projects in the studio.  Check out the Lions Parkscape page…. what what! 

19

Apr

theloveparcel:

Thank you so much, murmalissa!! Wonderful green treasures! 

She got it!  Now the contents are revealed!  :)

18

Apr

soulpancake:

Kid President wants to know if you believe in SoulPancake. Show him you believe by voting for SoulPancake to win the People’s Choice Webby Awards at soulpancake.com/webbys

Kid president is just the cutest. 

10

Apr

Get ready, the love parcel,  this package is coming your way soon! Here’s to inspiration and collaboration. Love love love your project. Can’t wait to see what you send back!
Interested in knowing more about Miranda’s endeavors?  Check out the ‘how to join’ section of her website… pretty cool!

Get ready, the love parcel, this package is coming your way soon! Here’s to inspiration and collaboration. Love love love your project. Can’t wait to see what you send back!

Interested in knowing more about Miranda’s endeavors?  Check out the ‘how to join’ section of her website… pretty cool!

08

Apr

Attack of the hydroseeder! 

Attack of the hydroseeder! 

05

Apr

Drinking coffee from this mug pretty much makes my morning!  

Drinking coffee from this mug pretty much makes my morning!  

Mmmmmhmmmm.  Preach, Ira. 
imaginationforbreakfast:

betype:

Ira Glass Quote

My life just changed.

Mmmmmhmmmm.  Preach, Ira. 

imaginationforbreakfast:

betype:

Ira Glass Quote

My life just changed.

02

Apr

Very soon there will be a new addition to the Ayala family!  To welcome baby Christian, I made him a camp-themed rag quilt… perfectly baby-sized and snuggly as can be.  Gotta love a good side project! 

29

Mar

Donate to Rural Studio!

Check out the hard work of Natalie Butts and Melissa Foster Denney!  Donate today to help support Rural Studio’s upcoming 20th anniversary!  There are many ways to give, from sponsoring a 2x4 for $2.50, to adopting a 20K House for a lump sum of $20,000.00.  Show your support today to make all the 20th anniversary activities possible! Check out what they’ve been up to