This is an image from BHG and it just happens to feature the exact rug Dash and Albert is giving away!
Quick Tip: Change out your seat cushions and runners for fun spring colors, it will chase away the winter blues and add a nice burst of color!
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Showing posts with label Guest Blogger. Show all posts
A Dash and Albert Rug GIVEAWAY
I was so honored when Annie Selke's team over at Fresh American asked me to share a few of my affordable spring decorating tips with their readers! It was such a fun post to write because as you know I love quick seasonal changes that make your rooms feel like new again. To read all 5 tips pop on over to the post AND as if free design advice was not enough they are giving away one of their fabulous indoor/outdoor rugs. How nice of them, right? Well get on over there and enter...right now would be great because it ends tonight!
Moving In with Verdigris Vie
** Sorry I had a bit of a technical glitch yesterday! Let's finish up the "Moving In" serious with the fantastic Vitania over at Verdigris Vie. First, don't you just love that name for a blog?! I am not sure when I "met" Vitania but she has been an incredible supporter of CreateGirl since I started a year ago. She always leaves the most uplifting comments! When you visit her blog you will immediately be inspired by the gorgeous photos she posts and wonderful commentary. I saved her post for last as she has lived in her house for a few years but with 2 small children these are her 3 "saving grace" tips!**
Thank you so much Julie for inviting me to post on your incredible blog, it is such an honour. I have such great respect for you as a designer and a blogger, and I appreciate greatly all the wonderful work you put forth.
Moving into a new home is incredibly exciting and emotional. Whether it's your first home, or you're upsizing or downsizing, the process of redesigning a living environment can be a delight and a distress. The opportunity to start fresh in a space that better reflects your lifestyle is usually offset by the disappearing funds, and the realization that you will never have another free weekend again. Here are 3 things that helped me through the rough waters.
Paint it! - This is the one thing you don't want to hold off on. Attack it before or as soon as you move in! Nothing is worse than staring at drab walls, or a colour you don't like. If it's too overwhelming, have a designer come over for a colour consultation. It's worth every penny. You'll have set the foundation for your design palette, and future buying decisions will come easier.
Focus on a good one - You don't have to buy all your furniture at once. Pick a great piece to focus on, and take your time building your collection of furnishings. Finding local artisans and craftspeople to create the perfect dining table , server or armoire can be a very affordable choice. Buying quality always saves you in the long run, and is less wasteful . CreateGirl can give you 100 + ways to fill the space around it.
Plant life -Using Plants, floral arrangements even branches and twigs, will make your new home comforting, bright and inviting. Living plants actually help clean the air of your home. Their natural beauty adds life and energy to static spaces. Best of all, you can add pops of colour, volume and height to your home with ease seasonally.
(images from top to bottom: Canadian House and Home, House of Turquise, Pheobe Howard, Canadian House and Home)
Moving In with Coco+Kelley
**Please Welcome the incredibly talented Cassandra from Coco+Kelley as our Monday Guest Blogger! I have been following Cassie for about 2 yrs & have found like me she is an Italian, Red Sox loving girl!! Her mix of glamorous fashion and interiors is just beautiful, I find myself daydreaming when I am over at her blog! Pop on over and say hello, I promise you will be inspired!**
Trust me when I say I've done my fair share of moving. The process of getting it all there? Horrible. Packing for days, having to throw out pieces you just won't have room for, and living out of boxes. Ugh. But the best part? When you're in a new space, with a clean slate, and all the possibilities in the world...
Trust me when I say I've done my fair share of moving. The process of getting it all there? Horrible. Packing for days, having to throw out pieces you just won't have room for, and living out of boxes. Ugh. But the best part? When you're in a new space, with a clean slate, and all the possibilities in the world...
The last apartment I lived in was in LA - and let's just say that you don't get much for what you pay there - but even this junky old place felt like home by the time I was done with it! The trick? Thrifting, getting creative, and holding out for the good stuff. For example...
The bedroom I had was teeeeensy. The walls in the space were all beige as was the carpet (of course) and there was a huge ugly heater that was just left of center over my bed. There was no way I was investing in any pieces for this room since I knew I'd have a bigger space someday, so the name of the game here was Ikea. I purchased fabrics to hang from the ceiling to the floor behind the bed as a 'headboard' and to cover the heater. The other fabric I tossed on the bed as a coverlett. The colors in the room were inspired by my Anthropologie pillow (my one little splurge) and the bedding was all WalMart and Ikea as well. The bedside table was my favorite Ikea find though - from the office furniture section! The drawers looked lacquered and the handles were acrylic. So chic!
One of my favorite little corners of the apartment was the 'bar area'. This bar was an investment for sure. A gorgeous MidCentury piece. These are much easier to come by in LA, and finding something similar on Craigslist would probably have happened eventually, but the black acrylic top is what sold me! Every single other piece on the bar is a thrift store purchase! And the framed 'artwork' was actually a fashion editorial that I ripped out of a German magazine and framed.
The bedroom I had was teeeeensy. The walls in the space were all beige as was the carpet (of course) and there was a huge ugly heater that was just left of center over my bed. There was no way I was investing in any pieces for this room since I knew I'd have a bigger space someday, so the name of the game here was Ikea. I purchased fabrics to hang from the ceiling to the floor behind the bed as a 'headboard' and to cover the heater. The other fabric I tossed on the bed as a coverlett. The colors in the room were inspired by my Anthropologie pillow (my one little splurge) and the bedding was all WalMart and Ikea as well. The bedside table was my favorite Ikea find though - from the office furniture section! The drawers looked lacquered and the handles were acrylic. So chic!
One of my favorite little corners of the apartment was the 'bar area'. This bar was an investment for sure. A gorgeous MidCentury piece. These are much easier to come by in LA, and finding something similar on Craigslist would probably have happened eventually, but the black acrylic top is what sold me! Every single other piece on the bar is a thrift store purchase! And the framed 'artwork' was actually a fashion editorial that I ripped out of a German magazine and framed.
The high-low mix is really what I do to make a space not feel 100% store bought and cheap cheap cheap, and this little vignette is a great example. The luxe Mongolian lamb pillow? $80. The chair? Ikea (again). Contrasting textures and styles? Priceless! Oh, and the artwork (such a cheap way to spice up any space!) is covering yet another heater. Who needs that much heat in LA, anyway??
While moving can be a pain, moving in should be a joy! Don't rush the design process, and don't feel like you have to spend a ton of money to get what you want either. Filling in the gaps with thrift store purchases or Ikea pieces is a good way to save a bit, but be sure to mix in a few investment pieces along the way!
Moving In with SabbeSPOT
**Hi All! Please Welcome Stephanie, she is also a new friend who just moved to Boston. Her blog, SabbeSPOT is full of crafty secrets and every time she talks about making something she inspires me to run to the closet and dust off my own sewing machine. Though to be honest I have nothing to show for it just yet, with the colder months lets keep our fingers crossed for some progress! Enjoy Stephanie's post!**
Hello, let me start with a little background. We tremendously downsized when recently moving from our 1400 sf house in Memphis, TN to our teeny tiny 700 s.f. apartment in Boston's South End. My key to design happiness was moving things around, and around, and around until it finally felt right. Unlike our larger house, that we were constantly trying to fill out, a small apartment is like a puzzle. You have to be more creative. And I LOVE being creative.
I am a huge interior recycler. I had a friend email me a couple of months ago about a blog post I did on the craft nook I carved out in our bedroom. She was amazed the dining room table from our college days was living on.
Our dining room is another great example of my re-purposed interior
1. The art is an Ansel Adams calendar I had matted and framed.
2. The rug is by Interface FLOR. If you haven't discovered carpet tiles, you must check out their site. My dining room was larger in my last house. So I just deleted a row of tiles and ta-da, the same rug fits in a much smaller space.
3. The table and chairs were a consignment store finds. I painted them black and recovered the chairs.
4. The fireplace art is a damask fabric that I stapled over a piece of plywood.
5. We had some pots that we used for outdoor plants at our last house. Our new apartment does not have enough natural light to keep plants alive. I bought a bag of Moss from JoAnn's, wadded up balls of newspaper, and spray glued the moss on top.
6. We received a lot of serving platters when we got married. When I'm not hosting a dinner party I use them as decoration. They are too pretty to keep in a cabinet.
So my entire dining room may have originally cost me $200, but as far as my for my new home in Boston...it was basically free.
Hello, let me start with a little background. We tremendously downsized when recently moving from our 1400 sf house in Memphis, TN to our teeny tiny 700 s.f. apartment in Boston's South End. My key to design happiness was moving things around, and around, and around until it finally felt right. Unlike our larger house, that we were constantly trying to fill out, a small apartment is like a puzzle. You have to be more creative. And I LOVE being creative.
I am a huge interior recycler. I had a friend email me a couple of months ago about a blog post I did on the craft nook I carved out in our bedroom. She was amazed the dining room table from our college days was living on.
Our dining room is another great example of my re-purposed interior
3. The table and chairs were a consignment store finds. I painted them black and recovered the chairs.
4. The fireplace art is a damask fabric that I stapled over a piece of plywood.
5. We had some pots that we used for outdoor plants at our last house. Our new apartment does not have enough natural light to keep plants alive. I bought a bag of Moss from JoAnn's, wadded up balls of newspaper, and spray glued the moss on top.
6. We received a lot of serving platters when we got married. When I'm not hosting a dinner party I use them as decoration. They are too pretty to keep in a cabinet.
So my entire dining room may have originally cost me $200, but as far as my for my new home in Boston...it was basically free.
Through Her Eyes Guest Post
This month I am part of the fantastic blog series, "Through her eyes", isn't that a very cool name?! It is a way of getting to know other bloggers through different questions. I have found many of my favorite blogs from reading this series. The first question Maria asked was for us to describe what is in our bag. You can ck out my answer here. Thanks Maria for including CreateGirl!!
A Penny For Your Thoughts...
** I am so glad our Guest Blogger, Betsey's post is about Penny Tile. I absolutely LOVE penny tile. Whenever I see it in a clients house I always encourage them to keep it, basically, it is a classic look!
Lately the penny has been on my mind. It could be because that’s all I see when I open my wallet or it could be because I just watch them fly out of my 401K like it’s a vending machine. My recent focus on pennies (actually the lack thereof) has renewed my interest in the ever classic penny tile (also commonly called a pennyround.)
The most common use for the penny tile is usually in the kitchen, bathroom or the subway due to its durability and ease of maintenance. A few examples are shown below.
(photo courtesey of remodelista)
And while researching wallpaper the other day, I found this familiar pattern from Graham & Brown
Lately the penny has been on my mind. It could be because that’s all I see when I open my wallet or it could be because I just watch them fly out of my 401K like it’s a vending machine. My recent focus on pennies (actually the lack thereof) has renewed my interest in the ever classic penny tile (also commonly called a pennyround.)
The most common use for the penny tile is usually in the kitchen, bathroom or the subway due to its durability and ease of maintenance. A few examples are shown below.
(photo courtesey of remodelista)
(photo courtesey of domino)
Recently I’ve seen the penny tile popping up in areas you wouldn’t normally see it.
The other day for example, I was watching HGTV and came upon “Myles of Style” with Kim Myles. One of her latest projects was a family room redesign, and instead of using a normal ceramic or marble tile on the fireplace surround, she covered it in white penny tiles with a dark brown grout. It was an interesting idea but I’m not sure how I felt about the end result. I guess I’m so used to seeing the pennyround in a bath or kitchen so to me it felt out of context. I tried to find an image from the show but have searched high and low and found nothing. What do you think of the concept?
In addition to the above unusual use, the other day I found this lovely piece at the always gorgeous Anthropologie.
The other day for example, I was watching HGTV and came upon “Myles of Style” with Kim Myles. One of her latest projects was a family room redesign, and instead of using a normal ceramic or marble tile on the fireplace surround, she covered it in white penny tiles with a dark brown grout. It was an interesting idea but I’m not sure how I felt about the end result. I guess I’m so used to seeing the pennyround in a bath or kitchen so to me it felt out of context. I tried to find an image from the show but have searched high and low and found nothing. What do you think of the concept?
In addition to the above unusual use, the other day I found this lovely piece at the always gorgeous Anthropologie.
And while researching wallpaper the other day, I found this familiar pattern from Graham & Brown
Have any of you seen the penny tile used in other unique ways? A penny for your thoughts!
Have a great week!
**Bets
Have a great week!
**Bets
Praising Palettes
**It's time for Guest Blogger Betsy to share an exciting techie find with us!
Remember how I gave you my Christmas list and it included the iPhone? Yeah, well, Merry Christmas to me! I got it! The second I held it, and it was mine I loved it even more. I might even equate it to a new puppy or a new kid (can you tell I don’t have either?)
Each day I discover new things about my new buddy and each day it surprises me more. Yesterday my friend Carlos opened my eyes to the world of “apps.” “Apps” stands for applications and they make your phone function in different ways. Some of them are free, some aren’t, but each one is pretty amazing. Yesterday, Carlos showed me an app called “Palettes,” and I’m so excited about it that I just had to share it with you guys.
Palettes is basically a handy tool for creating and visualizing color palettes. You can create color palettes from scratch or from an image, capturing the colors in that image and use it to build palettes. You can also use Palettes to find matching, complementary or contrasting colors. You can pick colors from anything: RGB, CMYK, or a website. You can also blend colors. After your palettes are created, you can import and export them to programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop. You can even email them.
The next few images are screen shots of just a couple of the things you can do with Palettes.
Remember how I gave you my Christmas list and it included the iPhone? Yeah, well, Merry Christmas to me! I got it! The second I held it, and it was mine I loved it even more. I might even equate it to a new puppy or a new kid (can you tell I don’t have either?)
Each day I discover new things about my new buddy and each day it surprises me more. Yesterday my friend Carlos opened my eyes to the world of “apps.” “Apps” stands for applications and they make your phone function in different ways. Some of them are free, some aren’t, but each one is pretty amazing. Yesterday, Carlos showed me an app called “Palettes,” and I’m so excited about it that I just had to share it with you guys.
Palettes is basically a handy tool for creating and visualizing color palettes. You can create color palettes from scratch or from an image, capturing the colors in that image and use it to build palettes. You can also use Palettes to find matching, complementary or contrasting colors. You can pick colors from anything: RGB, CMYK, or a website. You can also blend colors. After your palettes are created, you can import and export them to programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop. You can even email them.
The next few images are screen shots of just a couple of the things you can do with Palettes.
In My Mind, I’m going to Carolina (and Georgia, and Virginia…)
Here's Guest Blogger Betsy with a few travel ideas!
The Christmas Season always brings with it a wealth of festivals and celebrations, whether you have snow or sun. Since my husband and I are heading south for a couple weeks to visit family, I’ve been investigating cities and towns along the way and wanted to share a few of our major stops with you. If you’re in the area, be sure to pop in and enjoy the following festivities! And if you know of any must-sees that I missed, comment below and let me know! We leave in 4 days (not that I’m counting…)
Philadelphia, PA
*Macy’s Light Show: For a half century, people have been venturing to the historic Wanamaker’s building to see this fantastic display of 100,000 LED lights twinkling above the Grand Court Atrium. Narrated by Julie Andrews, and accompanied by the Wanamaker Grand Organ, this fantastic light show displays snowflakes, ballerinas, and reindeer and is a holiday tradition not to be missed.
(November 28 – December 31)
Have a Happy Holiday, everyone!
Philadelphia, PA
*Macy’s Light Show: For a half century, people have been venturing to the historic Wanamaker’s building to see this fantastic display of 100,000 LED lights twinkling above the Grand Court Atrium. Narrated by Julie Andrews, and accompanied by the Wanamaker Grand Organ, this fantastic light show displays snowflakes, ballerinas, and reindeer and is a holiday tradition not to be missed.
(November 28 – December 31)
*New Years Eve Fireworks Display: There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than fireworks and you can find them in Philly, right along the Delaware River.
(December 31, 12:00a)
(December 31, 12:00a)
*The Christmas Village at Dilworth Plaza: For the first time ever, Philly will host a real-life medieval Christmas Village. Among the delightful wooden structures, you’ll find gifts, food, live music and plenty of Christmas cheer.
(December 3 – December 24)
*The Blue Cross RiverRink: No winter visit to Philly is complete without a spin around this classic ice rink overlooking the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Take a few spins to see the city lights, then scoot over to the warming hut for a cup of hot cocoa.
(November 15 – March 1)
Asheville, NC
*Christmas at Biltmore Estate: The Biltmore Estate is fabulous year-round, but especially delightful at Christmas. The estate features about 100 Christmas trees, more than 1000 wreaths and bows, 1450 poinsettias, thousands of ornaments and more garland than you’ve ever seen.
(November 7 – January 4)
(December 3 – December 24)
*The Blue Cross RiverRink: No winter visit to Philly is complete without a spin around this classic ice rink overlooking the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Take a few spins to see the city lights, then scoot over to the warming hut for a cup of hot cocoa.
(November 15 – March 1)
Asheville, NC
*Christmas at Biltmore Estate: The Biltmore Estate is fabulous year-round, but especially delightful at Christmas. The estate features about 100 Christmas trees, more than 1000 wreaths and bows, 1450 poinsettias, thousands of ornaments and more garland than you’ve ever seen.
(November 7 – January 4)
*National Gingerbread House Competition: In addition to hosting its normal guests throughout the Holiday Season, the Grove Park Inn is also home to about 300 Gingerbread Houses from 20 different states. It’s a true feast for your eyes and your stomach. Below is the first place entry from 2007 created by Billie Mochow of Burns, Tennessee.
(November 19 – January 11)
(November 19 – January 11)
Atlanta, GA
*Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands Resort: A stop here is a must – this is the world’s largest animated holiday light show. The Resort also features a Holiday Village with plenty of dining and shopping options and carnival rides.
(November 22 – December 30)
*The ‘Pink Pig’ at Macys: This life sized train takes parents and children under a 170 foot Pink Pig and through a storybook that includes the Pink Pig and her friends. Even if you don’t have kids, you might want to go just to see a large pink pig.
(November 1 – January 4)
*Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park: Atlanta rarely sees snow, and this outdoor rink is as close as you’re going to get, so get out there!
(November 15 – January 4)
Savannah, GA
*11th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley: Hop on and enjoy a two-hour ride through Savannah’s lighted and decorated historic district.
(December 16 – December 23)
*New Years Eve Celebration at City Market: Nothing is better than a huge street party with live music!
(December 31)
Charleston, SC (the birthplace of the poinsettia)
*Holiday Festival of Lights: In your car or in the train, the three mile tour around James Island County Park is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. Over 500,000 lights are on display at this winter wonderland.
(November 15 – January 1)
*Magical Nights of Lights at Lake Lanier Islands Resort: A stop here is a must – this is the world’s largest animated holiday light show. The Resort also features a Holiday Village with plenty of dining and shopping options and carnival rides.
(November 22 – December 30)
*The ‘Pink Pig’ at Macys: This life sized train takes parents and children under a 170 foot Pink Pig and through a storybook that includes the Pink Pig and her friends. Even if you don’t have kids, you might want to go just to see a large pink pig.
(November 1 – January 4)
*Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park: Atlanta rarely sees snow, and this outdoor rink is as close as you’re going to get, so get out there!
(November 15 – January 4)
Savannah, GA
*11th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley: Hop on and enjoy a two-hour ride through Savannah’s lighted and decorated historic district.
(December 16 – December 23)
*New Years Eve Celebration at City Market: Nothing is better than a huge street party with live music!
(December 31)
Charleston, SC (the birthplace of the poinsettia)
*Holiday Festival of Lights: In your car or in the train, the three mile tour around James Island County Park is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. Over 500,000 lights are on display at this winter wonderland.
(November 15 – January 1)
*The Charleston Christmas Special: If the Rockettes decided to come to North Carolina, they would come here. This two hour musical variety show has all the fixings for a great variety show: a live orchestra, a chorus line of dancers and live performances by some ex-Broadway superstars.
(December 12 – December 21)
*Christmas on King Street: The hippest street in town offers deals and specials strait through New Years Eve. While you stroll, also check out the eye-catching windows, decorated especially for Christmas.
(November 26 – December 31)
(December 12 – December 21)
*Christmas on King Street: The hippest street in town offers deals and specials strait through New Years Eve. While you stroll, also check out the eye-catching windows, decorated especially for Christmas.
(November 26 – December 31)
Richmond, VA
*Tacky Light Tour: Finally, someone has owned up to the tackiness of Christmas lights and lawn ornaments! Not all are “tacky”, but Richmond brings you all of the best. From large inflated Santa snow globes to an igloo filled with penguin, you’ll find it all here in Richmond. As if you needed any more motivation, here’s a sample of what you’ll see.
(December)
(December)
*100 Miles of Lights: Travel from Richmond to Virginia Beach through Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth and Norfolk to catch this light spectacular. Over 700,000 lights are used for this annual tradition. Additional events include live music, boat parades, visits with Santa and parades.
(Mid November – Early January)
(Mid November – Early January)
Have a Happy Holiday, everyone!
**Bets
Bite Me.
Here's another edition of "Guest Blogging with Betsy", take it away Bets!!
It’s probably because of the fall season, but I’ve totally been digging apples lately. Among all of the apples, this is the one I love the most:
The other day I was at the “orchard” where these apples are sold. My husband and I were there on a mission to replace and upgrade, and sadly, the mission wasn’t my mission. I was along for the wagon ride, watching him bob for these lovely apples. So as not to waste time standing around, I thought I might look around, try a couple samples, and see which apple was the apple for me.I found it.
Not only did I find it, I found friends for it… lots and lots of friends.
You’re probably not seeing how this relates to interiors or fashion, and you may think this is old news. After all, millions of people have already discovered the goodness of this apple. But really, don’t you think that gorgeousness like this deserves multiple mentions and all the props we can give it. Of course it does! Because my friends, you should know by now that good design is never old news.
Now, wouldn’t this apple look gorgeous in my… ahem, I mean, your office?
With this?
And this?
That’s What Friends Are For
About this time every year I start thinking about everything I have to be thankful for. Despite the economic downturn and other circumstances beyond my control, I am so extremely blessed. I’m perfectly healthy, have a loving family and so many friends that I can’t even keep up with them all. They’ve all been so amazing through the last year and I thought the perfect way to thank them, would be to introduce some of them to all of you!
Erica is one of my good friends here in Boston is one of the most amazing photographers I’ve ever met. Seriously. She has traveled the world for work and pleasure, taking pictures of new places and people and has recently started her own photography business. She does weddings and portraits and she’s so extremely talented. She has captured so many amazing moments and any of her photos would be an amazing addition to any home.
You can find her on her own blog here and here are some of my favorite shots:
My friends Elijah and Rhonda who recently moved from the North Shore to Asheville are another couple of my extremely talented friends. They work together and create eco-friendly metal smith designs inspired by forests. Actually, before I even met Rhonda and Elijah I had a ring with one of their earlier designs and it’s still one of my favorite pieces. You can find them here and here are a couple of my new favorites:
Last but certainly not least are Tabitha and Larry. Tab and Larry have been friends for actually quite a while. They are photographers as well and have a totally different style than Erica’s, but still do gorgeous work. Tab and Larry actually photographed my wedding about 5 years ago and did an amazing job. Here is Tab and Larry’s website and a few great pics:
Erica is one of my good friends here in Boston is one of the most amazing photographers I’ve ever met. Seriously. She has traveled the world for work and pleasure, taking pictures of new places and people and has recently started her own photography business. She does weddings and portraits and she’s so extremely talented. She has captured so many amazing moments and any of her photos would be an amazing addition to any home.
You can find her on her own blog here and here are some of my favorite shots:
Another friend that I think you should meet is Arian. Arian and I are very new friends, but I think she’s extremely talented too. She does these amazing illustrations and is amazingly creative. Any of her illustrations would look great in a kid’s room. I can especially see this sweet one in a little girl’s room.
Below are a few of my other favorites. You can visit both of Arian’s Etsy shops My friends Elijah and Rhonda who recently moved from the North Shore to Asheville are another couple of my extremely talented friends. They work together and create eco-friendly metal smith designs inspired by forests. Actually, before I even met Rhonda and Elijah I had a ring with one of their earlier designs and it’s still one of my favorite pieces. You can find them here and here are a couple of my new favorites:
Last but certainly not least are Tabitha and Larry. Tab and Larry have been friends for actually quite a while. They are photographers as well and have a totally different style than Erica’s, but still do gorgeous work. Tab and Larry actually photographed my wedding about 5 years ago and did an amazing job. Here is Tab and Larry’s website and a few great pics:
You’d think this would be the extent of my talented, creative friends and family but there are about two dozen more that are each talented in their own way. In fact, a large number of my friends are also amazing musicians. I’m so fortunate to have such amazing friends and am so thankful for each one of them. So, my friends, if you’re reading this, I hope you know how much I love you all and how thankful I am that you’re a part of my life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
**Bets**
Happy Thanksgiving!
**Bets**
That’s right, I’m a virgin…
... blogger, that is.
(I know, I know; a little misleading. You were hoping for some really good dirt, weren't you?)
Thanks to my good friend Julieann, and her kindness and generosity, I'm making my blogging debut and I couldn’t be more excited! Julie and I have been bouncing ideas off each other for the last few months and we’ve both realized that it’s been great to have another set of eyes, another opinion and a different perspective. Thanks so much for your faith in me Julie!
Speaking of a different perspective, that’s what I’m going to try to bring you through my continued posts on CreateGirl. Julie is amazing at what she does, is so extremely talented, and has great taste, but it’s always fun to change it up every once in a while, right? That’s where I come in. Hopefully you’ll enjoy reading these as much as I already enjoy writing them!
Before I go, I wanted to let you in on how I experience the fall season. See below for how I’m dying to spend a chilly November Saturday.
throw, candle, chaise, wine, votives, sweater, flickr wine image)
Have a great week!
**bets
(I know, I know; a little misleading. You were hoping for some really good dirt, weren't you?)
Thanks to my good friend Julieann, and her kindness and generosity, I'm making my blogging debut and I couldn’t be more excited! Julie and I have been bouncing ideas off each other for the last few months and we’ve both realized that it’s been great to have another set of eyes, another opinion and a different perspective. Thanks so much for your faith in me Julie!
Speaking of a different perspective, that’s what I’m going to try to bring you through my continued posts on CreateGirl. Julie is amazing at what she does, is so extremely talented, and has great taste, but it’s always fun to change it up every once in a while, right? That’s where I come in. Hopefully you’ll enjoy reading these as much as I already enjoy writing them!
Before I go, I wanted to let you in on how I experience the fall season. See below for how I’m dying to spend a chilly November Saturday.
throw, candle, chaise, wine, votives, sweater, flickr wine image)
Have a great week!
**bets
Collaboration and Guest Bloggers
(Betsy and I collaborating...or is it telling secrets, you pick!!)thanks, JUL
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