tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52483594097109145392024-03-12T23:31:55.300-04:0017 Dove StreetA blog about those little things that make me happy: hosting parties and home decor, cooking and crafting, dreaming and scheming.Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.comBlogger443125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-33611689472206680672013-04-12T00:23:00.002-04:002013-04-12T01:41:47.637-04:00Moving On<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is what I do on a rainy evening just a moment before midnight. I add new books to my cart on Amazon. I listen to <a href="http://www.lullatone.com/">this</a> perfect little life soundtrack. I write a long overdue post for my poor, forgotten blog.<br />
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I've had several sweet inquires about when I was going to blog again. So kind that other people remembered this place even when I forgot. When I first started blogging, I loved coming here to post pretty things, happy things. The task of coming up with content for new posts was so enjoyable, it sent me down trails with lovely images and encouraged me to try new recipes so I could share them here. It was before I was on Pinterest <i>(the dark ages!),</i> and Instagram <i>(dinosaurs roamed the earth!). </i>Blogging here was fun, it gave me a place I needed. But now, it seems I've moved on. And I'm ok with that.<br />
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The days are very busy now. I'm working here and there on the new house, making it home. <a href="http://www.indiecraftparade.com/">Indie Craft Parade</a> is becoming more and more consuming and fulfilling. I travel with <a href="http://www.corygodbey.com/">Cory</a> a lot and we watch ridiculous British TV. I plan lots of parties, baby showers, conferences. I cook with friends and we just enjoy being together. Life is good.<br />
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I might come back here someday, I might not. For now, it'll be quiet. If you'd like, you can follow me around on the interwebs, I'm always @eringodbey.<br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com113tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-31470498732034200892012-11-30T12:57:00.000-05:002012-11-30T12:57:32.831-05:00Buy Handmade for the HolidaysDon't forget, the <a href="http://indiecraftparade.com/blog/archives/2399">Indie Craft Parade Holiday Fair</a> is tomorrow!<br />
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What: Indie Craft Parade Holiday Fair<br />
When: Saturday December 1, 10 am – 5 pm<br />
Where: A smaller, more intimate venue in the Pendleton Street Arts District<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> In addition to handmade goodies galore, there will be delicious food!</span></h4>
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<i>Handpainted onesies, tote bags, and pompom ornaments by Annie Koelle</i></div>
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Also, this may be the last time I will be offering 17 Dove Street goodies. I'm thinking about closing down the shop for good, so get it while the getting's good!</div>
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If all this wasn't enough, we're also raffling off a Christmas tree! The tree is gorgeous, donated by We Took To The Woods, and adorned with over 60 handmade ornaments, created by me and Jen. It's GORGEOUS. I want to win it for myself.</div>
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That's right, we're doing our first ever <a href="http://indiecraftparade.com/blog/archives/2399">Holiday Fair!</a> And it is going to rock your jingle bells right off. The Holiday Fair will be a smaller scale version of our festival, and features 25 artisans from past festivals. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. <b>Mark your calendars, it's this Saturday, Dec. 1!</b><br />
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Artisan Traders, 1274 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29611</h4>
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Please help us spread the word! We'd be ever so grateful if you would <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/463311597054182/">invite your friends,</a> family, and coworkers. Shout it out on Facebook, Twitter, your blog, your grocery store, whatever! </h4>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-63359126877477485422012-11-27T10:30:00.000-05:002012-11-27T10:30:01.160-05:00The Makers Summit<b>We've been working overtime on a new venture for Indie Craft Parade: The Makers Summit!</b><br />
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The <a href="http://www.indiecraftparade.com/">Indie Craft Parade</a> mission is to empower the creative community
by cultivating a knowledge and respect of handcrafted goods while
providing valuable resources to independent artists. We’re always
looking for ways to benefit those in our industry, which is the impetus
for our very first <strong><a href="http://www.themakerssummit.com/" target="_blank" title="The Makers Summit">Makers Summit</a></strong>.
It’s a one-day conference focused on art, craft, and design and
jam-packed with golden information to either start or grow your small
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<i>Join us <strong>February 2, 2013</strong> to learn collaboratively
through panel discussions, one-on-one sessions and keynote speeches from
industry experts. Conference tickets are $100 and include breakfast & lunch.</i><br />
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<i>Besides an incredible day of creative business sessions, we’re finishing off the conference with <strong>The Best Craft Party Ever! </strong> The
Makers Summit Afterparty is a great time to mingle with both peers and
experts over dinner, followed by a time of making! The party is separate
from the conference and tickets can be purchased for $50.</i><br />
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You guys, this is going to be an amazing experience. If you are wanting to start or grow your business, don't miss this!<br />
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<b>Head over to <a href="http://www.themakerssummit.com/">TheMakersSummit.com</a> for all the wonderful details! </b></div>
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Guess what people, I'm still alive. Kinda. </div>
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Here is what has been going on:</div>
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A whole lot of this. We've been traveling pretty much the entire month of November. </div>
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First I went to Chicago to visit my dear friend Heather and this little darling. I had a wonderful trip and will do another post with lots more photos. </div>
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Then it was off to Baltimore for a convention for Cory and a quick visit with his awesome great aunt and uncle, who we adore.</div>
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Home for less then 48 hours and then off again, this time to California for another convention. </div>
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Then straight on to Florida where we spent Thanksgiving with this lot.</div>
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Whew. I may never leave home again.</div>
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My new home, that is. </div>
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Remember <a href="http://www.17dovestreet.com/2012/08/for-sale.html">this?</a> Well, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride but we should be closing on our current home by the end of this week and moving into our new place next week. I'm so excited to show you around the new house!</div>
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Which means that my house currently looks like this. Oh boy.</div>
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I've got 2 more exciting tidbits to share today, so stay tuned!</div>
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What a wonderful whirlwind! I feel like this year was more of a blur than ever before. It was so busy that I didn't take a single photo. Not one.<i> (The photos above are from <a href="http://www.greenvilleonline.com/viewgal/?Avis=BS&Dato=20120909&Kategori=YOURUPSTATE05&Lopenr=309090032&Ref=PH">this Greenville News slideshow.</a></i>) The 2012 Indie Craft Parade was a huge success, we had over 6,000 attendees and the exhibitors were better than ever. It was wonderful. It was insane. I can't wait for next year.<br />
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We'll be posting recaps on the <a href="http://indiecraftparade.com/blog/">ICP blog</a> soon, but in the meantime, here's my loot:<br />
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<i> resin antler wall hooks by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/juxtapositionsc">juxtaposition</a> / party goods by The Gilded Fete </i><br />
<i>/ collage necklace by <a href="http://www.emilyjeffords.com/">Emily Jeffords</a> / screenprinted fabric tea towels by <a href="http://chompindustries.com/home.html">Chomp</a></i><a href="http://chompindustries.com/home.html"> <i>Industries</i></a><br />
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<i>faceted wood necklaces and leather earrings by <a href="http://lifewotv.tumblr.com/">Spectrum</a> / white enameled necklace by <a href="http://ashleybuchananjewelry.com/home.html">Ashley Buchanan</a> / letterpress card by <a href="http://inkmeetspaperpress.com/">ink meets paper</a> / hand-lettered cards by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sparrownestscript">Sparrow Nest Script</a> / chevron-lined envelopes by <a href="http://www.dodelinedesign.com/">Dodeline Design</a> / wood honeycomb earrings and felted heart by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/onceagainsam">Once Again Sam</a></i><br />
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<i>fiber art piece by <a href="http://heatherkeew.com/">Heather Keew</a> / lavender hand soap by <a href="http://www.whisperingwillow.net/">Whispering Willow</a> / carved porcelain bowl by <a href="http://rachelfeecepottery.com/">Rachel Feece Pottery</a> / fabulous figurines by <a href="http://robinvanvalkenburgh.com/home.html">The Runny Bunny</a></i><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.indiecraftparade.com/index.php">All the details are here.</a> Get directions, buy a VIP ticket for tonight, sign up for a workshop class (I'm teaching a garland class) and get yourself over to the party!</b><br />
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<i>Friday (today) 6 - 9 pm for VIP Ticket holders only </i><br />
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<i>Sunday from 11 am - 5 pm: FREE ADMISSION</i><br />
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I'll see you there, Greenville. <i><br /></i><br />
<i> </i>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-55194673120490313022012-08-09T08:30:00.000-04:002012-08-09T08:30:00.133-04:00For Sale!I know, I know, my poor neglected blog. Summer is a hard time for blogging. At least I kind of have a good exscuse...<br />
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Take a look! If you know of anyone who would be interested, please pass it on. All the details and photos galore are <a href="http://www.103parkstonedrive.com/">here.</a><br />
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And in case you're wondering, we're not moving away, we'll be staying in Greenville. When we bought this house, we planned on remodeling and staying here for about 5 years, which we've done. Time to move on to the next project! Mortgage rates are so low right now, it just seemed like a good time. <i>It's kind of crazy. And exciting. Crazy exciting.</i>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-11698969454365605332012-06-21T23:48:00.002-04:002012-06-21T23:50:33.345-04:00Hello again!Yep, it's been one of those months. Here's what I've been up to!<br />
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Flowers, Annie and I did them for a dear friend's wedding.</div>
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Lovely dinner table at a friends + lovely food</div>
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<i>(They are actually selling their downtown Greenville home, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.458695997475621.111381.100000056756786&type=1">see here</a> for photos if you're interested)</i></div>
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Girls beach weekend in Charleston!</div>
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<i>I love these crazy girls.</i></div>
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Hopefully I will be able to resume my regular blogging schedule soon, I have lots of awesomeness to show you!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-73897879825027155692012-05-29T23:59:00.002-04:002012-05-30T00:01:16.274-04:00Weekend GlimpseThis past weekend we were in Philly for the wedding of Cory's cousin. There was a lot of family fun and non-stop craziness.<br />
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Amazing clouds and views from our drive through the Shenandoah Valley.</div>
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Philadelphia buildings.</div>
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Rehearsal dinnering.</div>
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The beautiful bride.</div>
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Tiny princess.</div>
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The happy couple.</div>
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Sweet Paul's <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/winter2011#pg146">Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Shallots and Rosemary. </a><br />
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Source: <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/02/campfire-delight-6-layer-rich-chocolate-malted-toasted-marshmallow-cake/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">sweetapolita.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Sweetapolita's <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/02/campfire-delight-6-layer-rich-chocolate-malted-toasted-marshmallow-cake/">Dark Chocolate Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Filling and Chocolate Malt Frosting.</a></div>
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<i>Um, wow. Wow. This cake was out of this world amazing.</i></div>
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<i> 6 layers of pure goodness.</i></div>
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- hair, braided, thrice</div>
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- kitties, so glad to have us home</div>
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- so many hours in the car</div>
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- shopping (must show you my new purse!)</div>
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- Cory dancing with the bride's grandfather's girlfriend. Oh yes.</div>
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- rain</div>
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- some new music (Birdy)</div>
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- some old music (Queen)</div>
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- lots of frosting bowls to be washed</div>
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Have a lovely weekend, everyone!</div>Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-17050372610630506072012-05-23T11:24:00.000-04:002012-05-23T11:24:00.113-04:00Bridal BouquetsIt's wedding season, and as usual I love pouring over the latest bridal magazine or checking wedding blogs to see what's new. I am always enamored with the bouquets... the textures, colors, and styles are so delightfully mixed and just plain gorgeous. Here's a few of my favorite bouquets:<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/12/14/atwood-ranch-wedding-by-chrisman-studios/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stylemepretty.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/stylemepretty/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/542076" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stylemepretty.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/stylemepretty/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/461364" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stylemepretty.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/stylemepretty/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/533077" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stylemepretty.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/stylemepretty/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/564334" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stylemepretty.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/stylemepretty/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://su.pr/2mHOjq" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">su.pr</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/annie_koelle/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Annie</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/03/22/peach-pink-maine-wedding/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+elizabethannedesigns%2FCQyk+%28Elizabeth+Anne+Designs%29" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">elizabethannedesigns.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/annie_koelle/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Annie</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.middleofthemapweddings.com/2011/07/07/real-midwest-weddings-jonah-and-catherine-harbor-country-michigan/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">middleofthemapweddings.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/annie_koelle/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Annie</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/gallery/elizabeth-messina-2/?pid=15029" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">weddingchicks.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/annie_koelle/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Annie</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.zinniafloraldesigns.com.au/blog" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">zinniafloraldesigns.com.au</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/black-tie-bouquets-anemones" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">marthastewartweddings.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.taraguerardsoiree.com/category/event-design/page/2/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">taraguerardsoiree.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-flowers/2011/09/colorful-bouquets-at-every-price-point#slide=37" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">brides.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/10/11/mt-hood-organic-farm-wedding-by-geranium-lake-flowers/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stylemepretty.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/231481/rae-and-noah-new-york-city/@center/272446/real-weddings#/99476" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">marthastewartweddings.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/MarthaWeddings/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Martha Stewart Weddings</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2012/04/16/peach-wedding-bouquet-2/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">weddingchicks.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-47413096605641561192012-05-22T17:26:00.002-04:002012-05-22T17:26:36.376-04:00Weekend GlimpseI've been in Kansas City, MO for the past week, and it's been grand. We went out there for <a href="http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/spectrumfantasticartlive/">Spectrum Fantastic Art Live,</a> an art convention. Cory and <a href="http://www.justingerard.com/">Justin</a> were exhibiting, and I usually tag along to these things to run the booth.<br />
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A long drive. Sunrise city.</div>
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Blurring past the St. Louis arch.</div>
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Hello, Kansas City! </div>
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Dinner with dear ones.</div>
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<a href="http://www.glaceicecream.com/">Glace` ice cream.</a> Slap-yourself-scrumptious.</div>
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I had Salted Pretzel, Fleur de Sel Caramel, and some fancy Dark Chocolate.</div>
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Cory and Justin being... Cory and Justin.</div>
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A stunningly beautiful <a href="http://studiorayyan.com/index.php">Omar Rayyan</a> watercolor we snapped up.</div>
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Cory laughing with <a href="http://muddycolors.blogspot.com/2011/09/guest-blogger-paul-bonner.html">Paul Bonner,</a> who is one of the greatest fantasy artists living today and a true British gentlemen. </div>
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Janelle had a sweet party for me, and made the most amazing strawberry cupcakes and the cutest cake in the world.</div>
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Birthday lunch with Cory. </div>
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My new <a href="http://www.basketsfromafrica.com/items/ghana-bolga-baskets/list.htm">Ghana Bolga basket!</a> </div>
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I have been using it constantly, it's sturdy and perfect for toting things about.</div>
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The snuggles.</div>
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The strawberry situation.</div>
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My cooking club. Our theme this month was summer food.</div>
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<a href="http://www.tarteletteblog.com/2012/04/recipe-gluten-free-rhubarb-strawberry.html"><i>Rhubarb Strawberry Lemonade </i></a></div>
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<a href="http://greedygourmand.blogspot.com/2010/03/peach-jamon-iberico-buffalo-mozzarella.html"><i>Plum, Jamón ibérico & Buffalo Mozzarella salad</i></a></div>
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<i><a href="http://familystylefood.com/2011/03/roasted-cumin-lime-carrots/">Roasted Cumin Lime Carrots</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.17dovestreet.com/2010/05/fresh-strawberry-pie.html">Fresh Strawberry Pie </a></i></div>
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New Baggu bag!</div>
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Mother's day, mother's gifts, wrapped.</div>
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If you're in Greenville, you should definitely attend this jewelry workshop hosted by Jen Moreau. Jen's fabric jewelry is lovely, and this is sure to be a fun evening. Check out the <a href="http://indiecraftparade.com/blog/archives/1575">ICP blog</a> for more details!Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-80218908310561890842012-05-04T09:30:00.000-04:002012-05-04T09:30:03.638-04:00Ghana Bolga BasketsI'm drooling over these amazing <a href="http://www.basketsfromafrica.com/items/ghana-bolga-baskets/list.htm">African baskets.</a> Seriously, I want to fill a whole room with them. Or hang them from the ceiling like a giant art installation. Or fill them with strawberries and kittens.<br />
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The motive behind the <a href="http://www.basketsfromafrica.com/items/ghana-bolga-baskets/list.htm">Ghana Bolga baskets</a> is as beautiful as they are. The baskets are hand-made in Africa as part of a fair trade initiative, and assist the weavers (primarily women) with attaining fiscal independence.<br />
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The traditional patterns seem so modern with the bright colors, the perfect fit for taking to the market. Since the baskets are made by hand, they are one of a kind, each one completely unique with a different design. And the prices are quite reasonable, so perhaps I can fulfill my dream and have them all!<br />
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<i>Ghana Bolga Baskets, via <a href="http://annelouiselikes.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/baskets-diamonds/">Anna Louise Likes</a></i><br />
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-56431749770688744392012-05-01T09:30:00.000-04:002012-05-01T11:43:19.620-04:00Embellished OnesiesSince my niece, Pearl, was born 3 weeks early, she was too small to fit in any of the clothes her momma had prepared for her. So the day before she came home from the hospital I dashed around trying to find preemie clothes, which are harder to locate than you would think. I was able to pick up a couple of outfits and a pack of plain onesies. Of course I couldn't resist prettying them up a little...<br />
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<i> bright pink yo-yo </i></div>
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All made from scraps of fabric or trims. </div>
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I just handstitched them on the onsesie below the collar, quick and simple.</div>
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April was a rush of days, flying by faster then ever. </div>
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I've spent a lot of time snuggling my darling niece and trying to steal her.</div>
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Some favorite things of the month...</div>
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I could listen to this forever.</div>
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A long-lost friend returns.</div>
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Then there were fresh strawberries and cat naps, though not necessarily together.</div>
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Heather spent her last couple days in Greenville with me, snuggling Pearl and letting her sweet Elsa steal my hubby's heart.</div>
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Then it was time for the final farewell and the trek to Chicago. I went
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At the new place. </div>
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We unpacked the whole house in about 2 days and got it mostly set up.</div>
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Not much sleep.</div>
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We, of course, did make a pilgrimage to Ikea.</div>
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Then it was back home and a flurry of getting ready for the show this past Saturday.</div>
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Perhaps May will be a better month for blogging?</div>
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Or maybe next year. ;-)</div>
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- raspberry balsamic vinegar</div>
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- naps</div>
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- feeling the urge to travel</div>
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- mint green polish on my toes</div>
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- early birthday present from Cory, an iPod touch! (I'm one of the few remaining people in the world without an iPhone, so this was very exciting for me)</div>
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- new mailbox</div>
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- obsessed with French pop music</div>
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- dear friends, helping</div>
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- some organization, never enough</div>
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- tearful goodbyes</div>
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Life is a whirlwind.</div>
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I will try to drop by on Monday with an update on where in the world I've been.</div>
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Crafty Feast, this weekend.</div>
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I'll be there.</div>
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Come visit!</div>
<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14127413901583928880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248359409710914539.post-17192294186061832382012-04-12T14:39:00.002-04:002012-04-12T14:41:22.619-04:00The Upstart Crow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.micahcoston.com/upstartcrow/">The Upstart Crow</a> is a creative scholarship project, and it's my new favorite thing. A dear friend of ours, Micah Coston, has been accepted for doctoral research in English and Shakespeare Studies at some of the oldest and best universities in the world (Oxford, Cambridge, and The Shakespeare Institute). But the cost to attend is staggering, so he's using creativity to beat the odds. A group of friends, including Cory and I, have joined together to create The Upstart Crow to help raise the funds.<br />
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<i>(Art & Animation by <a href="http://corygodbey.com/">Cory,</a> Cinematography by <a href="http://jaarongreene.com/">J. Aaron Greene,</a> Music by <a href="http://www.micahcoston.com/upstartcrow/meet_micah">Micah Coston</a>)</i><i></i><br />
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I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend!</div>
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I started off the weekend by enjoying the launch party for <a href="http://www.pathwright.com/">Pathwright</a>, an online system that is going to change education as we know it. It was created by some <a href="http://www.duointeractive.com/">friends,</a> and in a nutshell, Pathwright allows anyone anywhere to teach on online course for any kind of audience. </div>
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Easter brunch at my parent's. </div>
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Our weekend got a whole lot more exciting when my little niece decided to come 3 weeks early. </div>
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This tiny darling is Pearl Evelyn <a href="http://blog.koelleart.com/">Koelle,</a> and I want to eat her up.</div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/spring2012" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">sweetpaulmag-digital.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag-digital.com/sweetpaulmag/spring2012#pg99" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">sweetpaulmag-digital.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/eringodbey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Erin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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