tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56860709078402257462024-03-18T21:32:30.881-07:00pixel & postMiss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.comBlogger345125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-74935953450853881272014-04-08T14:48:00.000-07:002014-04-08T14:48:35.668-07:00Happiness in 15 Minutes a Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My life these days is busy. Very, very busy. Not glamorous artist rock star busy either. It's cramming in creative time between strep throat, double ear infectious for both kiddos and a broken arm kind of busy. Yeah. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was starting to get really sad about not having enough creative time and then remembered something I learned way back when kid #1 was small: 15 minutes. There is a magic to 15 minutes a day of anything. Its a small chunk of time that adds up if you stick with it daily. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the last few months I've been setting my phone timer, and free drawing for 15 minutes while kiddo #2 naps. And I feel much much happier. You can see my 15 minute sketches over on <a href="http://instagram.com/pixelandpost">my Instagram page</a>. </span>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-63838175872289741232013-04-27T10:39:00.000-07:002013-04-27T10:39:40.363-07:00The Horse Blanket Rides Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">Holy cow - how has it been so long since I last posted here? We are all a bit under the weather here at my house with some kind of nasty cold. We've been taking turns under this heavy green crochet blanket known in our house as the "horse blanket". It reminded me that I had done an Illustration Friday about it FIVE YEARS AGO. Five. I still love the drawing, and the story, below: </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #535353; font-family: arial; line-height: 26px;">This week's Illustration Friday topic is "Blanket". Back in the 70s my grandma crocheted a zig-zag, three tone green afghan (as she would call it) for my grandpa's naps. It matched his avocado green recliner, and was crocheted extra long to cover his 6 foot 6 inch frame from shoulder to foot. When she was done with the blanket, my grandpa took it for a test drive. Turned out all that extra yarn made it too heavy, and he called it the 'Horse Blanket'. Gramps was a wannabe cowboy in his older years, and I am sure he would have much rather saddled up a horse with that blanket than take naps under it. He was always on the go. I like to think that during his naps under the Horse Blanket he dreamed about taking a horse for a ride, and maybe letting the horse curl up with him under Grandma's heavy duty creation.</span></i><br />
<i><br style="background-color: white; color: #535353; font-family: arial; line-height: 26px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #535353; font-family: arial; line-height: 26px;">Years later after my grandpa passed away, my mom and I were helping my grandma clean out some of her stuff and the horse blanket reappeared. It was in mint condition, since Gramps had taken to napping under a much lighter blanket. "Does anyone want this old blanket I crocheted for Gramps?" she asked. Of course I snatched it up.</span></i><br />
Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-84093139127042026022012-07-01T14:52:00.001-07:002012-07-01T14:52:40.761-07:00Wishing<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could move my house and all of our friends out of this rainy, dreary, wintry place. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had 8 arms like an octopus: two to hold the baby, two to play with her sister, two to take care of our home, two to draw with.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had enough energy to do all I should be doing.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could give my boobs to someone else for a day.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could forget about all that I need to do.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was more able to accept chaos. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a food replicator.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My guts could handle drinking coffee.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could exercise while sitting.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That time would stand still.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That time would speed up.</span>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-75531621797928694242012-04-23T14:16:00.002-07:002012-04-23T14:16:46.755-07:00Happy Birthday Will!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-3758882836872797422012-02-08T10:45:00.000-08:002012-02-08T10:45:10.582-08:00Etsy Wednesday: Tangerine Dreams<br />
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</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89813676" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.300276241.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89813676" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Mommy Calling Card or Busine... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreativeFoxStudio" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> CreativeFoxStu... </a> </div>
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<a href="http://redrowstudio.com/tools/treasury.php"> Treasury tool </a> by <a href="http://redrowstudio.com/">Red Row Studio</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love the color orange. In the last 8 months I've also probably eaten my weight in satsumas and tangerines. Sadly they now give me horrible heartburn and acid indigestion. Not yummy. So, I'll just have to enjoy my oranges in other ways. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here's a collection of fresh squeezed orange goodness for you and your home from Etsy! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjE4NTU3NHwyMDk1MjM1NDAz/tangerine-dreams">See the entire Treasury over here.</a></span></span></span><br />
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</div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-24037762723031060832012-02-07T13:58:00.000-08:002012-02-07T13:58:53.079-08:00Where is my mind?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in the saddle, folks. Suffering from severe <a href="http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/memory_lapse_it_may_be_pregnancy_brain">pregnancy brain</a>. I totally forgot to do each and every item on my to do list yesterday even though I looked at said list no less than 100 times. Can't get enough of <a href="http://www.bonnemaman.us/preserves-jellies/products/#Cherry">this jam</a>. Remembering when I ate it for the first time in Paris, at 19 when I'd forgotten all of my money back in Amsterdam and lived on baguette and jam for nearly a week. Feeling excited about finishing <a href="http://www.jalie.com/criss-cross-nursing-top.html">this top</a>, and hoping I have time to do more sewing. Marveling at the summer - like weather in Seattle (58 degrees! Sun!). Wondering if <a href="http://www.benjerry.com/flavors/our-flavors/">Cherry Garcia</a> counts as a lunch food. Can't get <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw">this horrid song</a> out of my head - or the fact that I have merely 3 weeks to go until baby arrives. Seriously thinking about taking my friends up on their offer to karaoke <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fndeDfaWCg&ob=av3e">Backstreet Boys</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj9_yW8tZxs">Digital Underground</a> to me if I go past 40 weeks. Seriously. </span>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-8059338425247075432012-01-25T11:30:00.000-08:002012-01-25T11:31:03.163-08:00Etsy Wednesday: Objects of Desire<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kiteless" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> kiteless </a> </div>
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$65.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51901357" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.159666181.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51901357" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Sunny Block Abstract Print </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twoems" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> twoems </a> </div>
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$26.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85123257" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.282662017.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85123257" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Italian Ceramic BALDELLI Abs... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/weareMFEO" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> weareMFEO </a> </div>
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<tr><td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82972085" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.275069365.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82972085" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Wood Letters J - Wall, Nurse... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hindsvik" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Hindsvik </a> </div>
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</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90055306" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.301240521.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90055306" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Vintage Industrial Wooden St... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellalulu" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> bellalulu </a> </div>
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$120.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84623003" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.294815840.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84623003" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> dead meadow necklace - vinta... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanlegend" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> urbanlegend </a> </div>
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$25.00 </div>
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<tr><td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83562872" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.280625133.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83562872" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Vintage Sweater Coat Cream W... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohthisnose" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ohthisnose </a> </div>
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$120.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73954371" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.243474079.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73954371" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Hanging Air Plant Teardrop T... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/plantology" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> plantology </a> </div>
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$28.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86340949" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.286976575.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86340949" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Washi Tape Organizer - Wood ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/464Handmade" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> 464Handmade </a> </div>
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$35.00 </div>
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<tr><td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60873299" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.189697593.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60873299" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Shut the front door 18x22 ha... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WilliamDohman" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> WilliamDohman </a> </div>
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$175.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87120879" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.290149894.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87120879" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> 10" Modern Wall Clock -... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/decoylab" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> decoylab </a> </div>
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$90.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79660769" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.263525006.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79660769" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Morning Delight- face nettin... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/yellowfield7" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> yellowfield7 </a> </div>
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$380.00 </div>
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<tr><td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84069717" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.278952797.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84069717" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Living in treehouse wonderla... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ninainvorm" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Ninainvorm </a> </div>
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$49.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90100447" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.240418974.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90100447" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Grumpy Melbourne Owl Brooch </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tigerandhare" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> tigerandhare </a> </div>
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$20.00 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62074930" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.193733818.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62074930" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Vintage FUN and GAMES Epheme... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sushipotparts" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> sushipotparts </a> </div>
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$6.00 </div>
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<tr><td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87147405" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.195224493.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87147405" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Monty the Fox Lambswool Plus... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/saracarr" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> saracarr </a> </div>
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$38.00 </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This week is kicking my booty. Here are a few things from my Favorites on Etsy that are making me smile this week despite all the crazy. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-39813992592832644882012-01-23T09:20:00.000-08:002012-01-23T09:20:36.140-08:00Monday - what can I say.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dutch designer Christiian Postma's <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/at-europe-calendar-wallpaper-f-50462">Calendar Wallpaper</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm afraid to look at my calendar. After last week's snow shut down, this week promises to kick my butt. I'm hoping to squeeze in a few hours of sewing on <a href="http://www.jalie.com/criss-cross-nursing-top.html">this top</a>. Woke up <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90100447/grumpy-melbourne-owl-brooch?ref=sr_gallery_22&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=grumpy+&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">grumpy.</a> Anxiously awaiting the arrival of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/70260194">another new bag</a> (yes, I have a problem). And <a href="http://www.shopbutterbynadia.com/product/30-273-0/Signature-Jersey-Stripes%21.html">this dress</a> (that I got on sale of 1/3 the price). Happily watching the snow melt. Wishing <a href="http://www.toppotdoughnuts.com/doughnuts.html">one of these</a> would land in my lap. Looking forward to leaving our house for the first time in 8 days, hoping I remember how to drive. </span></div>
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We've been trapped in our house for about 5 days, with flickering power and unreliable phone and internet. This week was packed to the gills with appointments and plans - all of which got cancelled for me. And, I loved it. There's nothing like a good ole Pacific Northwest Snowpocalypse to force you to just <i>slow the heck down</i>. We baked batches of chocolate chip cookies and delicious <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/12/french_breakfast_puffs/">French Breakfast Puffs</a> (or sugar muffins as my kiddo now calls them). I attempted a sewing project only to find that I need more supplies - but it was exciting while it lasted. There were naps. Our generator kept us warm. Just moments ago I saw the first drips of snow melting off our iced-up, snow laden trees. It's supposed to be 20 degrees warmer today than yesterday. Being trapped inside with two of my favorite people on earth felt like a mini vacation. As I watch the snow start to melt, and glance over at my packed calendar for next week, I know this will be over way too soon. </div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-70447176500180983352012-01-19T12:31:00.000-08:002012-01-19T12:31:26.937-08:0010 books about selling on Etsy and beyond: A list<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><a href="http://tacoma.komonews.com/photo-gallery/weather/710112-snowpocalypse-2012">Snopocalypse 2012</a></i> continues in my neck of the woods. We've lost a few trees, the power and internet has been on and off. Growing up in a town where this amount of snow was nothing to bat an eye at - I'm still always shocked at how things shut down when we even have the tiniest amount of snow. But - day 4 and it is <i>still</i> snowing at our house.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anyhoo, I digress. this is not a post about snow! I've been daydreaming a lot about adding some new books to my collection. Here are 10 promising titles about selling your crafts on Etsy and beyond (and they are all on my wish list now). </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1. </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Money-Using-Etsy/dp/0470944560/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327003977&sr=1-1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">How to Make Money Using Etsy: A Guide to the Online Marketplace for Crafts and Handmade Products</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> by Timothy Adam </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2</span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sell-Crafts-Online-Step---Step/dp/0312541260/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327004009&sr=1-1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. How to Sell Your Crafts Online: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful Sales on Etsy and Beyond</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">by Derrick Sutton</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3. </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Marketplace-Locally-Globally--Line/dp/1603424776/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327004031&sr=1-1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and On-Line </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">by Kari Chapin </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4. </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Etsy-Success-Full-Time-Work-at-Home-ebook/dp/B004K1FI2A/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327004077&sr=1-2-fkmr1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Etsy Success - How to Make a Full-Time Income Selling Jewelry, Crafts, and Other Handmade Products Onlin</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">e </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">by Kathleen Donovan</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">5.</span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Amazon-eBay--commerce-ebook/dp/B005985RO2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327004104&sr=1-1-fkmr0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Beyond Amazon, eBay and Etsy: free and low cost alternative marketplaces, shopping cart solutions and e-commerce stor</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">efronts, by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Hillary DePian</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6. </span></span><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_1711567351"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Starting an Etsy Business For Dummies </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> by Strine and Kate Shoup</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">7. </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Right-Brain-Business-Plan-Creative-Success/dp/1577319443/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327004135&sr=1-1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Right-Brain Business Plan: A Creative, Visual Map for Success</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> by </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jennifer Lee</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">8 </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Craft-Inc-Revised-Ultimate-Successful/dp/1452101418/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327004161&sr=1-1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Craft, Inc. Revised Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Creative Hobby into a Successful Business</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> And also check out the Craft Inc. Business Planner, b</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">y Meg Mateo Ilasco</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">10. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sell-Your-Crafts-Online-Low-cost/dp/0971068488/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327004236&sr=1-2">Sell Your Crafts Online: More Than 500 Free and Low-cost Ideas for Craft Artists to Get More Links, Traffic, and Sale</a>s by James Dillehay</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">It's a <a href="http://parts/">SNOW DAY</a> here in the Pacific Northwest. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">The anticipation of this 'snow event' has been brewing for days. On top of that, I've been trying to get over a cold. How much would I love to crawl into a deep warm bath, do a little journaling, drink some tea and crawl back into bed? </span></div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-6676755381632866732012-01-12T17:26:00.000-08:002012-01-12T17:26:20.016-08:00Right now<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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listening to my kiddo be read to by her grandma</div>
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unapologetically using Puffs Plus on my runny nose</div>
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sucking on ice to numb my throat</div>
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wishing it was spring </div>
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watching a <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1hi08_psychedelic-furs-love-my-way_music">Psychedelic Furs video</a></div>
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thinking about being a teenager</div>
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thinking that my spell checker has given up on me</div>
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needing to do about 100 other things than write this post</div>
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<br /></div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-83885363657019504162012-01-10T07:52:00.000-08:002012-01-10T07:52:13.961-08:00These Dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I've always been one to have pretty entertaining dreams. But something about pregnancy makes my dreams </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">go all the way to 11</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Yesterday afternoon as my kiddo and I had our daily drawing time I decided to sketch out some of my favorites.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few nights ago one of my body pillows became a delicious oversized bag of super salty ruffled potato chips seasoned with dill that I kept eating while sleeping. Strangely, I woke up with swollen ankles. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One night not too long ago I joined a Victorian era polygamist cult with a friend from my kiddo's preschool. We were married to a guy who looked just like </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snidely_Whiplash"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Snidley Whiplash</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and we all lived in the basement of a large antique </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">warehouse</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. My friend wore this crazy silky peach dress everywhere. </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later that night I earned my freedom from the cult by entering a knife throwing contest where I had to throw knives over my head with my eyes closed. I (cheated and) won $10,000.00. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And just last night I met and old friend from high school to go lap swimming but instead of exercising we just floated in the pool and ate large plates of chocolate chip cookies (not a bad idea, subconscious).<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIgWdX2afc63M2SHuhvIPiuNMP8n341tZHff-4pi8AtKw5Y4A-gf0D34n5T545Dk2ZcZANpqj32yUWcoW1Mr2ppwzK5kWkhhPNdS_nKkhUhjZSXIToI5v4TItDz3jZ5ec1UEabaZGVdx2w/s1600/Dream_whale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIgWdX2afc63M2SHuhvIPiuNMP8n341tZHff-4pi8AtKw5Y4A-gf0D34n5T545Dk2ZcZANpqj32yUWcoW1Mr2ppwzK5kWkhhPNdS_nKkhUhjZSXIToI5v4TItDz3jZ5ec1UEabaZGVdx2w/s1600/Dream_whale.jpg" /></a></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally, one of my favorites to date. Returning to my physical therapist to be told that my therapy for that day would be to go lay in the surf of the Pacific Ocean and be beaten by both the surf and the tail of a large whale. I excitedly laid down and took a good beating. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-72368209712625189202012-01-09T09:29:00.000-08:002012-01-09T09:29:22.629-08:00Dreams of capes and coffee<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recovering from a night of insomnia. Wishing I could make myself an espresso from</span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-Kmix-Espresso-Maker-Magenta/dp/B005MM7XP6/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1326128538&sr=1-1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> this adorable machine.</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Realizing that I don't have a coat that fits anymore and fantasizing about making a cape, <a href="http://kestrelfindsandmakes.blogspot.com/2012/01/finished-miss-marple-cape.html">like this one</a>. Wondering if it would give me super powers. Thinking <i>a lot</i> about <a href="http://www.superherojournal.com/2011/01/28/12-weeks-ago-today-the-birth-story/">this birth story</a>, as I think about what I want for mine. Looking out at the grey sky, wishing I could follow my snowbird neighbors <a href="http://www.phoenixvis.net/supm1/index.html">here</a>.</span></div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-32894571663082168542012-01-08T10:56:00.000-08:002012-01-08T10:56:27.355-08:00Mama's got a brand new bag<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To celebrate making it into my 8th month of preggo-land I bought a great handmade bag today via etsy - to serve as an oversized purse and diaper bag for the new little one. I can't wait to ditch the old bag I've been schlepping about for the last few years. Long live handmade. </span>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-17770144825654519662012-01-06T06:58:00.000-08:002012-01-06T06:58:50.285-08:00Favorite Things Friday: Comfy Cozy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week has been all about comfort in the midst of craziness. Some of my favorite things from this week: a Decaf Caramel Brulee Latte with whip cream from <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/">that evil place</a> I swear I don't love going to, but damn... it's so convenient. The <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread-10000001809024/">Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread</a> we made this week. I seriously cannot say enough about this recipe. The mammoth stack of pillows that now accompany me to bed. <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/retrospect/quick-history-george-nelsons-bubble-lampretrospect-139980">The new light</a> that finally hangs over our dining table. It just makes me happy to look at it, and bask in its paper lantern-like glow. The <a href="http://www.sunset.com/garden/flowers-plants/gentle-art-forcing-bulbs-00400000021701/">forced paperwhites </a>given to us by good friends for Christmas and the one rouge bloom that has shot out of the tiny mason jar vase and grown to be no less than two feet tall. I love its<i> joie de vivre</i>. </div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-12797434959686056442012-01-05T09:47:00.000-08:002012-01-05T09:47:50.338-08:00Tired Giant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From yesterday's late afternoon drawing session with the kiddo. A self portrait. Tired Giant is my new name. </span>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-18809244233930554162012-01-04T10:10:00.000-08:002012-01-09T23:16:15.271-08:00Etsy Wednesday: Squeaky Clean<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AquarianBath" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> AquarianBath </a> </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here's my review of the stuff I ordered: The Oreo soaps were a huge hit with my kiddo and truly leave your hands smelling like chocolate. The Cinnamon Roll soaps from Soapoptamus are super creamy and smell <i>exactly</i> like a fresh glazed cinnamon roll. So cool. For the black licorice lovers on my list I ordered a few of the beautiful marbled licorice bars, which smelled good enough to eat. And, lucky for me (and you!) there's still a lot of squeaky clean goodness to be found on Etsy. </span></div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-72828900140696732792012-01-03T09:16:00.000-08:002012-01-03T09:16:39.844-08:00Back to it<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking forward today to enjoying <a href="http://www.amazon.com/PG-Tips-Decaf-Tea-Bags/dp/B000CCZ18C">a cupppa of this</a> with cream and sugar. Thinking a lot about my <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/makeovers/transform-closet-into-office-0310">new desk in a closet</a>. Feeling grateful for my work with <a href="http://www.americangreetings.com/">this fun company</a>, and having my work now sold in <a href="http://www.whollycraft.com/">Ohio</a> and <a href="http://www.shopdomestica.com/">Iowa</a>. Wondering if I will ever get to the midwest for a proper visit - someday, I hope. Feeling excited about finally <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/190622878952?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1057">listing my fancy clothes</a> from my past life on ebay, a process that has taken months to complete. Getting ready to bake more <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread-10000001809024/">delicious loaves of this</a> with my 4 year old sous chef - the only way she'll touch zucchini. </span>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-64819424894573217592012-01-02T15:47:00.000-08:002012-01-02T16:00:56.440-08:0012 in 2012 : a list<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Have another baby (this is actually happening in 9 weeks. I drew this picture the day I found out, and yes it's a girl)! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Learn how to make a really good martini (after baby is born, of course). </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Continue to make the work that I love.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Listen more and talk less.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Learn how to cook something from each country in our family's lineage - this means: Dutch, German, Irish, English, Danish, and French. We've got <i>most</i> of northern Europe covered. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Exercise and feel strong in my body (typed while chewing a mouth full of chocolate covered raisins).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Keep on working with the best <a href="http://creativeartsconsulting.com/">Creative Business Consultant</a> around. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Have our family photos taken by <a href="http://onetreephotography.com/">this amazing photographer</a> again. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9. Go out on more dates with my beloved.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Sew, craft, and make more art with my kid.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11. Vend at a local craft show. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12. Blog more, facebook less!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There you have it! Happy 2012, readers. </span><br />
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People! This month is crazytown. I'm serious! I was just listing off all the things that are going on right now, like, this week - lets see: house appraisal for refinance, car appraisal to get it fixed from a fender bender last week, rental car procurement, throwing a gingerbread house decorating party for my kid and friends, freelance work for American Greetings, keeping up with my etsy shop, Christmas shopping, taking kiddo to the nutcracker, trying to figure out when to see my friends in between it all. All great things, I assure you! But all at once makes me feel a tad overwhelmed. </div>
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So due to crazytown, this week's installment of FTF will be video heavy. Both of these songs were paramount in my art school days. No, not because I went to school between the years 1954 and 1967, but because I was obsessed with this type of music at that time. My studio mates and I listened to it constantly. I have such fond memories of dancing around the silkscreen studio (sometimes on tabletops) with a drippy squeegee in hand busting out ridiculous moves to some of these tunes, or dancing with my pal <a href="http://thebedlamofbeefy.blogspot.com/">Uncle Beefy</a> in the coffee shop we worked in together. Such sweet memories of a much simpler time. </div>
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This image represents how my life feels right now. Those larger than life sandwiches, with all their layers are the responsibilities on my rather small size plate. And yeah, collectively those responsibilities feel larger than life, and a bit scary too. And yeah, even though I am so busy it is absurd - I am still, somehow, able to laugh. </div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-89834914612009695162011-11-28T17:59:00.001-08:002011-11-28T18:02:53.969-08:00Couldn't We Ride?<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaeXrigYkGY">new Muppet movie</a> has me thinking about The Great Muppet Caper, which I saw when I was in first grade. This scene blew my mind - all of the Muppets riding bikes. I remember my jaw literally dropping. I had no idea<a href="http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Couldn%27t_We_Ride"> how it was done</a>. It still impresses me today, love it. <br />
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There are days when I want to draw, but just can't get to my sketchbook. Today was one of those days. This video is amazing, inspiring, and reminds me to return to the page as soon as I can. </div>Miss Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837472775117906867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686070907840225746.post-41239681800224729722011-11-18T17:43:00.001-08:002011-11-18T18:00:58.133-08:00Favorite Things Friday: Curtis Mayfield<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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Heard this song on the radio today (thank you KEXP ) and fell in love with it, I definitely need more Curtis Mayfield in my life. Here are the lyrics:</div>
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Hush now child,<br />and don't you cry<br />Your folks might understand you <br />by and by<br />Move on up <br />towards your destination<br />You may find <br />from time to time<br />Complications <br /><br />Bite your lip <br />and take a trip<br />Though there may be <br />wet road ahead<br />You cannot slip<br />So move on up <br />and peace you will find<br />Into the steeple <br />of beautiful people<br />Where there's only one kind<br /><br />So hush now child <br />and don't you cry<br />Your folks might understand you <br />by and by<br />Just move on up <br />and keep on wishing<br />Remember your dreams <br />are your only schemes<br />So keep on pushing<br />Take nothing less - <br />not even second best<br />And do not obey - <br />you must have your say<br />You can past the test<br /><br />Move on up!
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