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Photo Booth Friday – No. 52

Posted in New Hampshire, Our personal history, Photobooth Friday, tagged , , , , , , on September 14, 2012 | 4 Comments »

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our week in snapshots:

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Right now I can feel the sun on my face even though it isn’t. It’s that slight sting that lingers after you’ve spent some time outside and it’s definitely a highlight from this week. I have managed to pass the whole summer without a sunburn {a good thing, yes}, but yesterday brought a bit of pink to my skin and I love that. I loved this week.

On Sunday my parents, Ryan, and I walked down to the place where we’ll most likely have our wedding. I couldn’t think of anywhere more meaningful to make such a special commitment than on the shores of the lake where I grew up so we’re in the process of reserving this perfect location. Our vision for the big day is solidifying and coming together already! It’s wild how quickly these things happen once you’ve decided it’s what you want.

My bff and I made a trip back to Portland to do some major thrifting and it was such a wonderful time! We covered two States and hundreds of topics, then finished the day with a trip to her new house! She’ll be moving a little bit closer to us by October and I’m already in love with her house! I think I’ll be making as many visits to her place as she’ll let me make, it’s that lovely.

Being in Portland was a little sad. Although we were only there for a couple of hours, I saw so many familiar faces and realized that although New Hampshire is my home, Portland sort of is, too. When we drove through my old neighborhood, past my old job, I was so tempted to turn left into our old driveway, but then remembered that we didn’t live there anymore. I loved that neighborhood and do miss it a little. That was a great time in our life, the Portland years, I’m so happy we did everything that we did while we were there.

And yesterday I had a meeting at a coffee shop with Ryan’s boss! It looks like I’ll be doing some work with them that I couldn’t be any more excited about! I love local business, and this one is even more special than most. To be a part of it would be an honor and I’ll be doing what I really love – blogging! So, so happy to get started!

I think this was the best week of the whole summer.

xx.

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Photo Booth Friday – No. 51

Posted in Our personal history, Photobooth Friday, Vintage + Thrift, tagged , , , , , , on September 7, 2012 | 6 Comments »

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our week in snapshots:

Well, that one flew by! Honestly, where did it even go? I was just writing my weekly summation for last week, wasn’t I? Honestly, I can hardly recall anything of note that happened this week besides that on Wednesday I was able to go thrifting with the other Julia and brainstormed with her some ideas for upcoming blog posts. It’s so nice to have people around me that are supportive and invested in my projects. Thanks to Julia and Ryan for being the best friends a girl could ask for. I’m so lucky to have you both.

Ryan discovered some secret paths in the woods just a short distance from our house that are amazing. Pine needles carpet the ground and the trees are so thick that it seems to be dusk when you’re beneath them although it could be noon without. My only dislike for this new area of exploration is that to get there, you must go directly through a neighbor’s driveway. Ryan asked permission of the person, and he said he didn’t mind, but still it’s a bit unnerving to feel like I’m trespassing in order to get to the woods. What would Thoreau say of that? Every day I wish more and more to have our own little piece of land to wander and roam and let grow as it will and just watch it change with the seasons as though I’m not even there.

By the way, if you ever think it’s a good idea to move into a basement apartment, think again. In our haste to get back to New Hampshire, we signed a lease here and I’m still having a really hard time with it. They say home is where the heart is and home is where you hang your hat, but for us, home is where the most random things {cowboy boots, laptop bags, pillows} start growing mold and we have to turn our guest bed mattress on its side once a week to let the damp floor beneath it dry. Lesson learned.

This is certainly not the venue to complain, but the truth is that it’s hard to live without sufficient sunlight and to feel like you’re entering a cave every time you step through your own front door. But in the toughest times, it’s important to remember that things will change for the better. I want to harness this energy that could be lost to listlessness, and use it to propel myself forward into our next stage of life. In May we’ll be able to move and we’re hoping to make it our last. By then, you may be seeing us purchase our first house {if everything goes as we hope}. As for now – the sun is shining outside, our weekend approaches, and fall comes soon enough. I hope you’re all doing quite well.

See you tomorrow!

xx.

P.s. I should add, to end this on a positive note, that I couldn’t be more thankful for the cricket songs that fill the air 24 hours a day in this location. I leave the windows open as much as possible so I can hear these little darlings. They have such a comforting sound and I am so happy they’re here.

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Photo Booth Friday – No. 48

Posted in Photobooth Friday, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , on August 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

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our last two weeks in snapshots:

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The most wonderful thing about these last two weeks, by far, was the Goodwill Summer Conference in Miami Beach. It was unbelievable. For three days I was surrounded by people who, like myself, are in love with thrifting, addicted to making, and always looking for new ways to share ideas. We spent the conference swapping DIYs and sharing funny thrift store stories in the swelteringly hot Florida weather. Now I know why everyone cringed when I told them I was going to Miami in August! I mean, it gets hot in New England in the summer, but not that hot – it was so humid that walking outside felt like swimming.

Still, staying in the Art Deco district forced me to venture outside. Just from my window in the Loews hotel I could see hundreds of beautiful vintage signs glittering in fancy scripts. The architecture of the buildings was a dream, and these towering structures came in every color imaginable! It was absolutely fantastic. The clothing style, however, was a different story. I guess Ryan + I stuck out like two sore thumbs because people kept asking us where we were from! Even amongst the other tourists we truly did look out of place.

My presentation went swimmingly {Of course, the sangria they served us didn’t hurt my comfort level up there}! I was nervous every second right up until I was introduced and stepped out onto the stage. But being up on there with Evette and Jenna – two of the other Goodwill bloggers – felt natural and fun. They were both sweet and supportive and so interesting! I’d love it if the whole group of us, behind the scenes people, too, could see each other much more often.

Of course, the trip home wasn’t quite as wonderful. There are no direct flights from Miami to New Hampshire {go figure!}, so we had a scheduled stop in Atlanta. However, Georgia was seeing incredible storms, so our flight to was delayed…causing us to miss our flight from. So, we spent the night in the world’s busiest airport, caught a very early morning flight up to Michigan {I know, right?}, waited for our final flight back to the Shire which was, again, delayed due to weather. Since our return we’ve been getting back to normal life and trying to catch up on everything that we missed. We came home to find our garden bursting with fresh veggies ready to be picked, and snacked ourselves silly while we plunked little snap peas, green beans, and cucumbers into our colander. We swapped palms for pines, took Atlas to the vet – much to his dismay – and tried our very best to battle the moisture in this basement apartment of ours. But, enough about me…

How was your week?

xx.

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Photo Booth Friday – No. 41

Posted in New Hampshire, Photobooth Friday, tagged , , , , , , , on June 15, 2012 | 4 Comments »

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Our week in snapshots:

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Our garden produced its first food this week! Although our radishes are tiny, they’re quite tasty! Of course, we only pulled up two so that the rest could get bigger + better, but it’s a wonderful feeling to taste something that you have grown from a seed. After weeding and planting a few new radishes, my pal Shadow and I sniffed around the yard for wild strawberries. Our trip to the garden certainly was fruitful this week!

I found some lovely little things while thrifting this week, too! I’ll share them with you soon for sure. I’m just waiting for some vintage pieces to come in from Etsy so they won’t feel left out! One item that we found at our local Goodwill is the darling scale pictured above. I’ve been wanting one for awhile so I can weigh my packages before sending them out, and this is just exactly my taste!

The weather has been ideal lately, so I’ve been spending as much time outside as possible. Just in the past two days I’ve taken trips to the park, to ice cream stands, and to the lake. My favourite ♥. Alas, I’ve done a lot of play and only a little work, so it’s time to head back into the studio to restock some items that are now for sale at Sunflower Natural Foods in Laconia, New Hampshire! Go have a look if you’re in the area!

I hope you’re all well!

xx.

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Photobooth Friday – No. 39

Posted in New Hampshire, Photobooth Friday, Vintage + Thrift, tagged , , , , , , on June 1, 2012 | 5 Comments »

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Our week in snapshots:

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For the first time in my adult life I was actually able to go to a yard sale – for me that is a personal victory. I love searching for treasures in piles of castoffs, but I’ve worked weekends for the past five or so years, and although I’m still putting in regular hours on weekends, they’re not as many and they’re more spread out so it’s yard sales, here I come! Don’t worry, thrift stores, I’m still in love with you, too.

We went out for our first ice cream cone of the season – this is a big thing in my culture. To grow up in a tourist destination means that the whole region is asleep from October to May and when it is finally breathed to life again at the beginning of the summer there is a great feeling of celebration. Thus, my days have been filled with daisies and dreaming and doing things I’ve longed to do for months now. A much needed day on the beach with a book is the next thing I’m planning to do with my free time. Then, summer will really be here.

Happy summer!

xx.

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Photobooth Friday — No. 28

Posted in Photobooth Friday, tagged , , , , , , , , on March 16, 2012 | 4 Comments »

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I’ve got big, big plans brewing in my head regarding both my Etsy shop and my spot at the Merchant Company. Spring always has me inspired, and although it’s still teasing us with its hide-and-seek games, I’m feeling the need to reassess and redo so much in my life. Tomorrow I’ll make a huge shop announcement – the biggest I’ve ever considered — and I’ll be guiding myself through two Red Velvet E-courses in the next couple of months in an effort to better develop my dreams and bring them to life. Expect big things!

At my day job I’ve been helping out a client of mine in cleaning her apartment. So far we’ve donated about eight gigantic totes full of stuff to Goodwill as well as throwing out just as many bags of trash and recycling. Combing through all of her belongings, we’ve come across several old photographs of lost family members and friends. It’s an interesting feeling to see someone else touched by a striking memory that only they can understand.

While driving the other day, Ryan found an old polaroid of my friend Claire taken during one of the best summers of my life, and I knew just how he must have felt looking at me, looking at her. What a wonderful thing memories are.

Happy Friday!

xx.

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Photobooth Friday – No. 22

Posted in Photobooth Friday, tagged , , , , , , , , on February 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

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Snapshots from our week:

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We’ve been kitty-sitting for Ryan’s uncle all week, so we’ve spent lots of time in his beautiful bungalow. I’m so taken by the details of his home, the mid-century fixtures, the half shutters in the windows, and the wonderful little extras. Although the house has a sort of spooky vibe to it, I just love being there.

Last weekend our friends had a big birthday party at Slainte for everyone who has had a recent birthday { there are a lot of them, it seems! }. Ryan, David, + Don each played some songs for us, Liz made cupcakes, and we all danced well into the night. All of the boys wore the bow ties I made them, too — it felt so wonderful to have their support.

Is there anything as comforting as coming home, setting down your keys + such, and relaxing on the couch with a cup of tea? I think not. I looked forward to that moment all day last Sunday, and it was picture perfect when it finally arrived.

Have a great weekend, all.

xx.

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Photobooth Friday — No. 21

Posted in Kitties, Photobooth Friday, tagged , , , , on January 13, 2012 | 6 Comments »

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Snapshots from our week:

This week had flowers, bow ties, and breakfast in bed. A lovely way to spend the first of the winter-cold days we’ve been having this year. Yesterday we got two feet of snow during the day! People went to work in the morning innocently enough, and emerged from their jobs to find cars half disappeared beneath the powder.

I happened to peek out the window around 5 pm to check on the status of the snow and saw someone struggling to unbury their car. Just up the street from him, another man was standing in the road just staring at his in frustration. I wasn’t sure quite what he was doing until he kicked the snow angrily with his foot and I realized he was overwhelmed at being trapped in.

Ryan and I grabbed our shovels and each picked a car. Twenty minutes later and they had both wiggled their ways out of that snowy mess — off toward their cozy homes! It was a fantastic way to end the week. Hope your week was just as nice.

Onward to the weekend!

xx.

{ P.s. It’s hard to keep a kitty still when he’s nervous about his neck wear! }

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