Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Introducing Birch Press Design Team
The craft section of the store is growing! Have you seen all the latest additions? There’s lots of amazing detailed dies and stamp sets to choose from perfect for Holiday card making and layouts! We’ve added a new design team too and we’ll be featuring craft projects from them every Tuesday here on the blog!…
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My Collection’s Growing…
Growing up my mom always had a thing for tea towels! She was always changing them out to match what the time of the year was, or what her recent obsession was. She went through phases. One time it was roosters, another time lemons, even the classic hummingbird craze! Among other things, I think the…
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Meal Prep Revolution!
Pots, pans, utensils, cookware in general can get pretty pricey. The kitchen can be an one very expensive room in your home. I believe there are certain pieces that you can get on a budget, but one of the most important pieces in your kitchen you should invest in is your knives. A sharp knife…
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Summertime Recipes!
If you’re anything like me, then when you try a new dish at a friends house and fall in love with it, you totally ask for the recipe! Unless it’s a secret family recipe that’s generations old, I jot it down right away! And summertime is one of the best times to get new recipes!…
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Beautiful Accents!
This piece is for those out there who love to decorate their home with unique accents! And if you are one of those who doesn’t branch out of their comfort zone, I encourage you to give these gorgeous petrified wood serving trays a shot! These trays are perfect for displaying your precious objects or can…
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Flower Happy
In the last couple weeks I may have gone a flower happy. There are fresh flowers all over my home. When you walk into my home, there are gardenias on the entry way table. Step in further, you will find some lilies in the living room. Every bathroom has a bunch somewhere in sight. I…
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Show & Tell
Try and picture your childhood bedroom. If you’re anything like me, you had posters of your favorite artist, mine: Michael Jackson, cassettes (remember, it was the 80’s) all over the place, and cork boards that were filled with polaroids, concert tickets, and held flowers that I was given to at the school prom. If you’re looking to…
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Family BBQ
We did it! My whole family found a weekend we could all get together for a homemade family dinner! This might sound like only a minor accomplishment, but everyone has been so busy this summer with traveling, summer camps, and yard work. Yes… my father couldn’t do this past Sunday because he had to attend…
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Brass Ring Vases
Summer time means flowers are blooming all over my garden and I couldn’t be more happy! I love displaying flowers in my kitchen which instantly brightens my home up. My little boys and I have a tradition and we go out on Sundays to our garden and we pick our favorites that will get a…
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New 2016 Home eCatalog
Have you seen the 2016 Home Catalog? You’ll find everything from glassware with a botanical twist to terrariums that come in all shapes and sizes! Bring the outside indoors with a terrarium! Get creative with air plants, ferns, mosses, succulents, sand, rocks, and more! Add a modern twist to your walls this year with these…
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Sculpted Greeting Cards
We’ve been creating innovative craft supplies for over 20 years, so when we decided to create some new craft dies at Birch Press Design, we set out to do something a little different than what is on the market. We created a very intricate look at Memory Box, easily identified in our detailed birds and…
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The Safi Stoneware Collection
I want to introduce to you the most recent dining collection to Birch Press Design: the Safi Stoneware Collection! The collection includes bowls, pitchers, and spoons each available in the colors oyster and cream. The Safi Stoneware Collection is crafted from hand-thrown stoneware in soft-lined, modern sizes and shapes. The bowls include a set of 5…
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Timeless Sheets
Shag carpets, bell-bottom pants, disco, blue eyeshadow with pink lipstick. I know I’m guilty of having rocked a few of these trends in my past, and I’m sure some of you out there are too! Yes these things all were fun, hip, and trendy at the time, but that’s the thing about trends- they…
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Time to Unwind!
The weather is warming up which means spending more time outside! My favorite is at night when it’s not scorching hot, but not too chilly. The temperature is just right! I love pouring myself a glass of fresh lemonade and grabing a book to read outside on my porch while the sun is setting. Sounds…
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Appetizer Makeover
I’ve been getting tired of my go-to salad and want to switch it up a bit and try something new. So I turned to my best friends: Pinterest and Google. Of course I was flooded with different recipes and they all look so delicious! I want to share two recipes I found. One is for…
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Outwitting Mother Nature
I live in Seattle, which means it’s sunny here a total of maybe 2 months out of the whole year. The rest of the time it’s rainy and cloudy. So that beautiful garden with sunflowers, tulips, tomatoes, and peas you had in mind has a small window of reality. Now don’t get me wrong, I love…
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The Perfect Wedding Gift
Buying a gift for a couple getting married can be a challenging task sometimes. You want to get them something that they will use on a regular basis and is pratical, but you also want it to be nice and unique. Birch Press Design has just the gift in mind! Our Simple Glassware Collection is…
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An Extra Touch!
One of my favorite parts of a party whether it’s Christmas, a birthday, or some of my girlfriends are just coming over for a good time, is the presentation of the food. It might not make a big difference to some people, but it adds a nice touch to the occasion, at least for me.…
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Announcing Roost
We have a new line to introduce to you! It’s called Roost, and we are in love! We absolutely adore everything in their line from their glassware to their home decor. So far we have tumblers, carafes, and serving boards up on Birch Press Design that are completely gorgeous. In the future you can expect…
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More than Cake!
Our hand-made clay cakestands are a must have! They are the perfect tool for displaying your treats such as cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more! But presenting your sweets isn’t the only use for this beautiful piece. Place it in your living room on a shelf or table to show flowers, souvenirs from your travels,…
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Bedroom Neutrals
My recent obsession has been Pinterest lately. Whenever I have some down time, you can find me on the couch snuggled up with a blanket and a cup of green tea with my iPad scrolling through the app pinning left and right. It has inspired me to redecorate my house, try new recipes, and look…
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Always be Ready!
In my opinion it is always handy to have blank cards on deck for those surprise ocassions. You know, that persons birthday you remembered a little too late, and you don’t have time to run to the store to grab a card. Birch Press Design carries blank notecards that are ideal for these late minute…
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Baby Shower Fun!
Over the weekend, my cousin had her baby shower for her bouncing baby girl with our family! We played tons of fun games, ate cute little treats, and watched her open gifts (I think she has enough onsies to last her a couple years). When she asked me to be in charge of the food…
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New Addition to your Kitchen!
One of the best things to have in the kitchen is a piece that is multi-functional. The pennant bowls sold here at Birch Press can be used for various things! Looking for a modern bowl for your puppy? How about a bowl for your morning oatmeal? These bowls will surely make a statement in your kitchen!…
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New year, new bedding!
2016 has arrived and I think it’s time to change things up a bit. Maybe I’ll actually make those recipes I’ve been saving, get a new haircut, and of course redecorate! Because a new attitude calls for new surrounding, I changed a few vases and centerpieces within the home but, a majority of my redecoration happens…
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Gift Tag Galore
A problem that I used to run into every birthday, wedding, or graduation party is wrapping up the gift, tying the perfect bow, and then realizing I have no place to write who it’s from! At this point, since I am a procrastinator and probably have to leave for the party, I need to write…
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Limited Rubber Stamps!
Birch Press Design has a limited release of rubber stamps coming your way! For the holidays you can use spooky background or merry background. To show your appreciation, thank you background would be perfect! Or maybe you are looking for a lovely floral arragement? Check out treviso blooms! All stamps are made from deeply etched,…
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Year of Babies!
2015 seemed to be the year of babies! I’m telling you, my whole Facebook feed is pictures of precious little newborns and toddlers taking their first steps. Three of my cousins had babies this year, and that was just on my mom’s side, alone! And I don’t mind a bit! I love shopping for little…
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Baby Card on the Way
Giving new parents a card congratulating them on their new born is more important than you’d think! The card that you give them they will probably be kept in their child’s first scrapbook to look back on for years to come and show that baby when they get older! You don’t want to start that…
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