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Favorites from snap

April 24, 2013

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-candy bar at the pajama nightDSC_2029
-inspiration from Lisa LeonardDSC_2053
-practicing my object photography skills during a sessionDSC_2055
-hello mountains!IMG_1830
-I didn’t make it to the tulip fields but I couldn’t let this skirt go to waste. IMG_1846
-I just loved meeting Meagan! I think she got my weirdness and I liked that. IMG_1847
-everyone decorated their doors and I was being funny in front of this one made up to be a photo booth.IMG_1868-All 3 ladies at our table taking pictures of the cupcakes. Oh boy!

I’ve been back from SNAP for 3 days now and I’m still processing. I’m trying not to let my overwhelm make me unproductive. I have a tendency to let that happen. I’m attempting to take action today. The sun shining bright today might derail me but I think that’s acceptable. Ha!

Anyhow I learned a lot of valuable information this weekend from a lot of talented and inspiring women. I was also brave enough to introduce myself to quite a few of them. This was a struggle at times. I worried I wouldn’t have anything to say or that I’d say the wrong thing. It helped to remind myself that the woman on the other end has the same worries.

A few of my favorite classes from the weekend included:

Basic blogging tips taught by Desiree of The 36th Avenue, Sarah of Thrifty Decor Chick, and Amy of the Idea Room.

DIY lighting and electrical tutorial taught by Brittany of Pretty Handy Girl and Sandra of Sawdust and Paperscraps.

How to effectively use affiliate links taught by Jessica of the Creative Mom.

How to plan, launch, and grow a handmade business taught by Amy Cornwell, Diana of Livy Love Designs, and Katie of Vintage Rose Wraps.

Working with virtual assistants taught by Alissa of Rags to Stitches and Skye McLain.

Object photography taught by Caroline of Armelle.

Now what to do with all this information?  I guess we’ll see…

 

New treasures/etsy shops

January 25, 2013

In my belated Christmas post I mentioned I might share a few of the lovelies I received as gifts from my mom and sister from a few etsy shops. I love sharing other handmade or vintage shops because I know how much work it takes to run such a business and I love supporting them.

-I have been wanting this little fly trinket box for so long. It’s from a shop named Hueneme Vintage. Right now it lives on my bookcase and has little candies in it.

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-I’m always looking for things for the home that remind me of my home in Michigan. Also having a business making state and country shaped jewelry I am drawn to shops who tell people’s stories in a similar way. This Michigan chalkboard hanging is from dirtsa studio.

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– I discovered this print by Ashley Goldberg quite some time ago and being a knitter I was instantly drawn to it. My mom taught me to knit which makes it even more special. DSC_1261

-I love bug related things (for example the fly from above) and when searching for bug related prints I found this awesome print by Vintagezoos. DSC_1262

-Finally I saw a print by Jordan Grace Owens on the Maiedae blog and had to have one of my own (2 in this case-they are small)   DSC_1264

I love all my new gifts and prints and I can’t wait to get them up on the wall but first I have to search out some frames. I’ll have to share again once I get them all up!

What’s your favorite etsy shop lately?