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ARTICLE + GALLERY: Mom. Mom. MOM! Mommy. Mom! Hey, MOM... I Love You -)

Mom. Mom. MOM! Mommy! HEY MOM... Here's A Flower, I Love You ;-)

May 10, 2013

Words aren't necessary when you approach a loved one with a beautiful bouquet in your hands. 

Flowers say it all. 

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In Emotions Tags mom, Mother's Day, flower, flowers, Carla Aston, 05.18.13 DESIGN REFRESH

He's Still Sniffing

March 16, 2013

This is my sweet baby, Bear. No one looks at me with those eyes quite like he does. It doesn’t matter what I do, he always loves me.

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What's The Unwritten Rule Of Creative Writing? ...There Are No Rules! Here's Why ➤ http://CARLAASTON.com/designed/unwritten-rule-creative-writing

What's The Unwritten Rule Of Creative Writing? ...There Are No Rules!

January 30, 2013

I’m not a writer by trade or education.

I'm an interior designer ... An interior designer who writes a design blog.

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In Emotions Tags interior design, interior designer, story, life by design, storytelling, friends, relationships, Carla Aston, emotion, 02.09.13 DESIGN REFRESH
Pinterest Is Pretty, But Pinning Walls Will Always Be More Personal | 27 Examples Why ➤ http://CARLAASTON.com/designed/design-life-story-in-photos-pin-board-wall

Pinterest Is Pretty, But Pinboards & Collages Will Always Be More Personal

January 8, 2013

At my doctor’s office there's this one particular nurse who's responsible for taking people's blood. She works in a tiny lab in the back of the building that has a white divider, some cabinets and is completely windowless. All in all, the space feels quite cold.

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In Emotions, Pinterest, Decorating Tags Pin Board, Pin, 01.11.2013 DESIGN REFRESH, Pinterest, life story, collage, wall, Pinboard

16 Acts Of Kindness DESIGNED To Make You Cry ;-)

December 24, 2012

Seriously... I'm guaranteeing tears on this one. You're going to see these images and SOB tears of joy.

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(Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)

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(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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(Reuters/Adam Hunger)

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(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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(Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

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(AP Photo/ John Minchillo)

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(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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(Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

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(Reuters/Adam Hunger)

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(Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

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(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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Hurricane Sandy's DISASTROUS Design Portfolio

November 2, 2012

Click here to visit RedCross.org and make a donation to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund.

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Mothers: When the kids move out, the stage remains set for your professional encore

October 10, 2012

Please, if you're young and have (or will soon have) children, remember the words you're reading here.

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In Emotions Tags interior design, interior designer, working mother, career, Penelope Trunk, motherhood, Carla Aston
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