An Invocation For Beginnings
So I was poking around on the internet as I am want to do (don't tell anyone but I was procrastinating by watching these hilarious videos about sloths and angler fish) and I found this video manifesto...
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Eating: Savory or Sweet Morning Buns
Today I want to share another favorite brunch dish of mine that is quick and easy to bring to a potluck. Morning buns. If you live in the East Bay, you should go to La Farine bakery and pick some up...
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Life: My Birthday
Photo: michievLast week was my birthday. It was a pretty quiet birthday. I was in Los Angeles and Nathan was up north, but he sent me this lovely necklace I've had my eye on (you might recognize it...
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Etsy: I Like Cats
I like cats. In fact I love them. Really, I like all animals, but I really like cats. Hanging with my friend's cats over my birthday made me realize how I much I miss having a cat of my own. It...
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Eating: Mexican Baked Eggs
I'm still going with my brunch theme for the month of January with this delicious recipe for Mexican-style Baked Eggs. This is a great one dish recipe for a simple brunch that will be sure to impress...
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Life: Going to ALT
Last week there was a bit of blog silence around here as I attended my first Altitude Design Summit. ALT is a huge conference for bloggers of all types packed with panels, parties, and loads of...
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Etsy: Organizing My Office
One of the many little lessons I took home from ALT was that I need to be more organized. Since I've been traveling so much I don't have much of an office situation at the moment. But I'm getting...
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How To: Sequin Heart Pillow
Now I'll admit, I'm not much for holiday decor. It's not that I don't aspire to it, I love how seasonal changes in decor can change the mood of a room. But I have a hard time since it can end up...
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Portfolio: French Knot Embroidery
One of the goals I set at ALT (ALT might be a recurring theme here for a while) was to get back to sharing the work that I do. I got so bogged down in trying to create tutorials and commercially...
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Life: I ♥ Portland
So I feel like I've been a bit vague about what's been going on with me lately. You all know that I left my life in Oakland way back in July. Then I drove all the way around the country visiting...
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Etsy: Valentine's Day
I've struggled a bit with Valentine's Day over the years. The usual questions would occasionally come up. Why should love be celebrated on only one day? It shouldn't, but why not make sure it gets...
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How To: Embroidered Love Pillow
Last week I shared a DIY for a sequin heart pillow for Valentine's Day. I thought it looked a bit lonely, so this week I decided to make it a friend. Both of these pillows were pretty quick to make,...
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Links Loved
This is the color of the sky today. Bright blue, sunny, not a cloud to be seen. It's been warm and sunny this week in Los Angeles, and I'm losing my mind. I am super jealous of all the blizzard...
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Etsy: Embroidered Adornments
I don't know if it qualifies as a trend, or if it is just a personal obsession, but I am loving the embroidered jewelry I have been seeing on Etsy of late. I think we all know of my extreme fondness...
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Eating: Quick and Easy Chocolate Truffles
Valentine's Day is tomorrow! Did you forget to make something for your sweet hearts? Afraid time has already run out? Well set your mind at ease, there's still time to whip up some of the super...
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Portfolio: Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day dear friends! I have mentioned my issues with Valentine's Day, but ultimately I love the holiday. I love setting a day aside for love. I include all kinds of love in my...
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Life: On Moving
Today marks my first week in Portland! I spent one crazy week packing up and saying goodbye to LA once again. One week traveling up the coast and visiting friends in Oakland and Seattle. And last...
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Etsy: Springtime
My family is not big into Easter. To me it is more of a secular holiday. To me it signifies the coming of spring. It is still a bit cold and dreary here in Portland, but I've seen spring flowers...
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Embroidered Easter Egg Tea Towel
I had so much fin making my Valentine's Day pillows to change up my seasonal decor, I wanted to do the same for springtime. I mentioned yesterday that my family is not big on Easter, but that doesn't...
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How To: Intermediate Embroidery Stitches
I get 90% of my embroidery done with just a few basic stitches. But sometimes it can be fun to experiment. I challenged myself to play with new stitches in my Easter Tea Towel, and I really enjoyed...
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