Friday, May 15, 2009

Family Rules

For a while, I have wanted to do something inspired by this post from Anna Maria Horner, a fabric designer (scroll down). I love the idea of a set of family rules, posted and clear.
So I did it. Bolstered by my painter friend, Bonnie, I worked out this rendition for our family. Rule #7 is my favorite.
I'm going to hang this up down in the playroom. It is already being referred to regularly. Olivia comes to me at least twice a day to say "I am ignoring all the mean words that Mimi is saying." (The idea of that rule was to inspire people not to tattle.)

8 comments:

adventure knitter said...

I LOVE it! So creative! And nicely painted! Did you do that yourself?

Kate said...

Oh my goodness!! You made this!!! You're my hero. I love it. Can I buy one from you?? So awesome.

lauren said...

emily that is amazing, i love it!! i may just have to copy as well...

Sara said...

I just love it. Every time I think of it I love it more. And now that I am copying (surprise surprise) I am even more in awe of your talents. You are incredible.

I love it.

Bonnie said...

This turned out amazing! You are such a talented person! I love it!

Mike and Kelly said...

You are one talented girl. I love your Rules. They are so funny. You will have to let me know if they really work.

Aaron & Nancy said...

I would love for you to make one of these for our family and love it even more if you could get my kids to follow it. What a great idea!

Anonymous said...

You should've charged money for this post! I will be using this...such a WONDERFUL idea! I LOVE IT!!!! You always have great ideas....thank you so much for the free creative thinking you do for all of us:)

Good to see the Wells family...even if it is only a blog away!! Miss you guys!

I will have to add an additional rule....
Keep your hands off of the baby's face!!!! Dagnabit!

If you EVER come back to Toledo again, please give us a call...we'd love to see you guys...
We have to make plans to come to the new Well's abode....Best laid plans, ain't it?