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American Capital Advisory just completed its new office space in downtown Ketchum. And because my husband is more interested in building his business than picking out tile I got to be the de facto designer and project manager. 

Across the hall from the office, they built a three bedroom condo. This is where I got to have some real fun! Here are some pictures that Josh Wells of Sun Valley Photo took for articles in Big Life Magazine and Sun Valley Property News. You will notice lots of Baxter & Jackson pillows and I look forward to using the space for new product shots! 

And these are the not so professional photos...

Whenever I visit somewhere I love reading about shops and restaurants from locals. So here is another list of my favorites around Ketchum, Idaho. 

Konditorei - I love the Chai Latte and their chocolate croissants! And walking around Sun Valley Village is really fun with the kids. Or perusing the shops is fun too if you don’t have kids in tow.

Stanley Baking Co. & Cafe – Take a drive up and over Galena. Go for a hike or a dip in the lake, but most importantly start your day at The Stanley Bakery. It is only open seasonally, so be sure to check before you make the drive. And when you go be sure to get the oatmeal pancakes. If you are feeling like you are more in an egg mood: order the pancakes as an appetizer to “share”. I have spent years working on my own oatmeal pancake recipe inspired by The Bakery!

Big Wood Bread – They have two locations in Ketchum so if you are meeting someone make sure you know which one. In town is convenient for pickup or in the summer the patio is nice, but if you want to sit inside during the colder months the industrial area location is best. My favorite menu items are the cilantro lime salad and the tuna melt.

KB’s - I just love their fish tacos (and if I really want to mix it up I go for the shrimp tacos).

Wrap City - I always grab a Chinese Chicken Salad Wrap before catching a flight. They travel well and are much better than anything that you can find in the SLC Airport.

Galena Lodge – Another drive and seasonal spot, but this one is on the south side of Galena pass. Go for a Nordic ski or snowshoe and then hit the lodge for some of the best soup around. Every thing they make is amazing, but there is something about coming in from the cold and getting a warm bowl of soup!

The first calendar I made as Christmas gifts for my family was in 2008. Which means 2018 marks the 10th edition! Here is a little recap of how they come together. 

First the fun part! I paint. Lots and lots of little paintings. I find inspiration everywhere: tiles, magazines, metal work, children's books, fabric, rugs, logos. 

I scan my favorites and start editing. I am play with scale, repeat and colors in photoshop. 

I pick my 12 favorites (and try really hard not to have a calendar that is entirely pink or blue). 

I add hand painted dates and finalize the layout.

Then the printers in Boise produce copies and I package them.