Moving On

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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 this perfect little life soundtrack. I write a long overdue post for my poor, forgotten blog.

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 (the dark ages!), and Instagram (dinosaurs roamed the earth!). 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.

The days are very busy now. I'm working here and there on the new house, making it home. Indie Craft Parade is becoming more and more consuming and fulfilling. I travel with Cory 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.

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.

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Thanks for being here.

Update!

Guess what people, I'm still alive. Kinda. 

Here is what has been going on:

 A whole lot of this. We've been traveling pretty much the entire month of November.

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.

 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.

Home for less then 48 hours and then off again, this time to California for another convention.

 Then straight on to Florida where we spent Thanksgiving with this lot.

Whew. I may never leave home again.

My new home, that is. 

Remember this? 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!

Which means that my house currently looks like this. Oh boy.

I've got 2 more exciting tidbits to share today, so stay tuned!

For 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...

Our house is for sale! I've been working rather frantically to finish projects, touch-up trim, and all those other little things you never get around to until the end. So, not much time for blogging. But, now that I finally have pictures of everything, I can post more before and afters.

Take a look! If you know of anyone who would be interested, please pass it on. All the details and photos galore are here.

 
We're also having an open house on Sunday.

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. It's kind of crazy. And exciting. Crazy exciting.

Hello again!

Yep, it's been one of those months. Here's what I've been up to!

Applications for the 2012 Indie Craft Parade opened on June 1st!  If you're thinking about applying, don't delay, applications will only be open until June 24th. You can apply online here, or find out more details at our website.

Some baking.

tiny pink cake + salted caramel cupcakes

 Flowers, Annie and I did them for a dear friend's wedding.

 I love Greenville.

 Lovely dinner table at a friends + lovely food

(They are actually selling their downtown Greenville home, see here for photos if you're interested)

 Girls beach weekend in Charleston!

I love these crazy girls.

We ate so much good food. Seriously, every meal was an experience.

That's it for now. 

Hopefully I will be able to resume my regular blogging schedule soon, I have lots of awesomeness to show you!

April Glimpse

April was a rush of days, flying by faster then ever.

I've spent a lot of time snuggling my darling niece and trying to steal her.

Some favorite things of the month...

I could listen to this forever.

A long-lost friend returns.

Then there were fresh strawberries and cat naps, though not necessarily together.

Heather spent her last couple days in Greenville with me, snuggling Pearl and letting her sweet Elsa steal my hubby's heart.

Then it was time for the final farewell and the trek to Chicago. I went with her to help her settle in and to delay saying goodbye for as long as possible.

At the new place. 

We unpacked the whole house in about 2 days and got it mostly set up.

Not much sleep.

We, of course, did make a pilgrimage to Ikea.

Then it was back home and a flurry of getting ready for the show this past Saturday.

Perhaps May will be a better month for blogging?

 Or maybe next year. ;-)

Not pictured:

- raspberry balsamic vinegar

- naps

- feeling the urge to travel

- mint green polish on my toes

- 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)

- new mailbox

- beach dreaming

- obsessed with French pop music

- maxi dresses

- abandoning the garden

- dear friends, helping

- some organization, never enough

- tearful goodbyes

The Upstart Crow

The Upstart Crow 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.

Check out this video to learn more about the project:
(Art & Animation by Cory, Cinematography by J. Aaron Greene, Music by Micah Coston)

Please visit The Upstart Crow to learn more and to donate.

Also, please pass the video on. Every little bit helps!

NYC Glimpse

We were in NYC last week for a quick trip, mainly to attend a special event at the United Nations.

Cory worked on a recent Holocaust documentary, "The Last Flight of Petr Ginz" and the United Nations have been doing a lot of promotion for it. They hosted a special screening in conjunction with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 25th, and invited him to come and speak on a panel.

Here's the trailer for the film:


Trailer from Cindy Hill on Vimeo.

But before we got to the UN, we took a few days to enjoy the city.

Natural History Museum, Nintendo World Store, Magnolia Bakery, Liberty Island.

Cory's mom came along for the fun, and we were delighted to have her there.

Then on to the United Nations!

 Looking so official. 

He did an amazing job, made me proud!

Cory also got to spend some time with this amazing man, one of the 4 surviving boys from Terezin (Nazi prison camp) and good friend of Petr Ginz.

Outside UN Headquarters, the flags down for the night.

Not pictured:

- pizza!

- walking and walking and walking

- shopping

- delayed flights, every time

- cold

- little dogs with coats on

- street performers

- not getting lost at all!

- furry boots

Christmas Gifting, Given

I had lots of fun shopping for the dear ones in my life, and everyone seemed to enjoy their Christmas gifts.

Once again, I was far too lazy to photograph everything before I gave it, so here's a look at the stuff I found online. The other presents were lovely, you'll just have to take my word for it.

From top:

For sister: Blue Moss necklace (available at Art & Light in Greenville) 

For sister & friend: Design Sponge At Home (autographed!) 

For husband: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt

For mom: Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts

For friend: Jonathon Adler's Happy Chic Colors and Happy Chic Accessorizing

For sister & friend: Jonathon Adler's Happy Chic Tea Towels

For sister & friend: Jonathon Adler's Happy Chic Pear Trivet

For dad: Local Coffee Beans from Leopard Forest

For dad: Handmade mug by Illyria Pottery

For friend: Grid Infinity Scarf by White Moth

For brother-in-law: Tardis Cookie Jar

For mother-in-law: Woven Chenille Throw

For husband: Telescope

For husband: The Muppet Show

For husband: Vintage Kermit plush

For husband: Henson's Place (documentary)

Filming

Another week of light blogging. I had high hopes of posting some gift guides, but alas, between the Christmas decorating and baking and wrapping and party preparing, it was not meant to be.

Oh yeah. And there was a documentary film crew at my house today, shooting some behind-the-scenes footage for that awesome movie Cory worked on, The Last Flight of Petr Ginz. 

In the spirit of keeping it real, they arrived while I was still in my pajamas (with bed head hair, bonus!) and frantically cleaning. Yes, hello, nice to see you, I will just go hide under the couch now.

So proud of him! As soon as the film is released on DVD, you can be sure I will talk your ear off about it.

Italian Feast

This past weekend we enjoyed an Italian feast with friends. Each couple took a course, and we each presented and served it in turn. It was marvelous evening, to say the least.

The menu:
Appetizer: Antipasto di Terra: Fagottino al Provolone
Salad: Insalata Caprese
Bread: Focaccia with Rosemary and Shallots
Pasta: Ravioli: Sausage & Spinach with Lemon Basil Oil, Artichoke & Bacon with Roasted Heirloom Pepper Sauce, and Butternut Squash with Garlic Parmesan Cream.
Entrees: Chicken Bryon and Beef with Mushrooms (can't remember the name!)
Dessert: Zeppoles with Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Cream and Plum Sauce
Drinks: Frescos and Espresso

And now a visual feast for you (all the awesome photos by Micah Coston)...

I highly suggest hosting a dinner like this with your friends... it's a great way to try new dishes or cuisines without too much pressure on one person!