I always love when I find a reader or blogger online that I can really relate + connect with. {Hello! All of my Minnesota friends were found through this blog, which is so awesome.}
Yesterday I had coffee with a budding entrepreneur and as we talked I told her that I wouldn’t be sitting with her if it weren’t for community and the generosity of others. True story; read about that here.
Community is one of my favorite parts of my blog // this job. I’m making one of my goals for 2011 be to connect with more people daily and weekly.
Will you help me? >> If you have a minute, can you please answer these 4 questions about yourself? And if you remember, come back tomorrow and read through the comments left. Maybe you’ll find a reader that you’ll be able to connect with, too :]
Here are the questions:
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
2. what is your blog or shop about?
3. share something fun about yourself.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
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I’ll go first and answer them :]
1. Gussy — www.gussysews.com and www.shopgussy.com
2. sewing ruffles; blog/biz how-to posts; craft/handmade features & giveaways; our pup, Bauer
3. when zack was visiting {and getting ready to propose} he had to find new hiding places all evening for my ring because he knew i was snooping around, wishing&hoping for the proposal to come true ;]
4. i looooooove to sit outside with sunglasses on and just relax!
Lisa Leonard recently shared tips on creating/establishing community, as did Allora Handmade. Hope you read them! ;]
PS. LOOK at this — that’s sewing machine #2! Zack’s grandma gave me my first machine for Christmas two years ago and this time we were in Michigan I bought the above machine from her. I can’t wait to re-arrange my studio {on my list for today!} and get both machines set up. yeow :]
Pretty please with a ruffle on top, remember to answer the 4 questions ♥
Hi! I’m Rebekah from North Carolina and our family blog is yestoadoption.blogspot.com. It is mainly about adoption as we are in the Ethiopian adoption process! I do love to craft/sew and part of the ways we are making money for the adoption is selling crafty things! I just got my sewing machine last Christmas and it has been the best year ever!!
1. junevintage.squarespace.com & junevintage.etsy.com
2. What I write about: Make {quilting/knitting/sewing}, Do {photography, parenting, dreams} and Mend {thrifting, upcycle}
3. We are moving to a 3rd world country this coming year: no fabric or thrift stores and I can’t wait to find out: how will my blog evolve? How will I evolve?
4. I love: Sunshine, non-fiction, old things with a story, film photography, my husband in uniform and reading to my son…
1. http://www.funnydayswithmommyandmaddie.com
2. my adventures as a stay at home mom to one ridiculously energetic 4 year old. Lots of crafts for kids and mom and recipes too!
3. Despite saying FOREVER (I am hearing all about it now!) that we would be a one kid family we are happy to say we will be having another little kiddo in the house come July!
4. I love: cheesy chic-lit books, bubble baths, chocolate anything, cold winter days!
Congrats! I always think July babies are the best, but I may be a bit biased, since I’m one myself. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Sarah M and I blog at ssmast.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? Daily living, kids, crafts, and I love to do movie + book reviews!
3. share something fun about yourself. I finally have a sewing/craft room, and I bought a serger yesterday! YAY!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? root.beer.floats. (the end!)
I LOVE rootbeer floats too! That was my dessert of choice for the longest!
oooh I’m jealous! :) Still designing my craft room, and a serger is on my list to buy sometime this year! ENJOY!!!
I love root beer floats! In college, a boy I was dating brought me all the makings for a root beer float while I was at work, and made me one…I thought it was absolutely the sweetest thing ever.
1. My name is Holly Young, and my blog is
http://www.yourstrulyh.blogspot.com my etsy site is fairly new…ok
REALLY new but you can find it at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/posiesandpeachtrees 2. My blog is about
drinking too much coffee, and loving Jesus/dogs/my husband! My shop
is where I get a little crafty esp. on my breaks from
teaching…can’t wait to add more “crafts” to my to-do-list! 3. My
husband and I want to make 2011 our year of travel/long weekends!
New Orleans, D.C., Florida and San Diego are all on the list! 4. I
am currently loving all the holiday coffee creamers that are out
right now! Peppermint, gingerbread, pumpkins spice, and the like!
:)
1) http://www.paulandjenn.webs.com
2) It’s about married life…mostly. (I don’t have a shop…I just love crafty people :))
3) Fun Fact? As of December 2010, we are 100% debt free! :)
4) My FAVORITE thing is mornings. When it’s barely light outside and I can sit and have coffee and breakfast in my robe with my husband. :)
wow, Jenn…out of debt!!! you are my hero!! gonna follow your blog for continued inspiration!!!
Aw, thanks, Sally! Honestly, we have been given lots of great opportunities and are so grateful to the people in our life that afforded them to us. I just clicked over and saw all your great Christmas pictures! Adding to my reading list… :)
Congratulations on being debt free! Did you do the Dave Ramsey program? We are slowly but surely working our way towards that too!
That is such a big deal — congrats on being debt free!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Cristy, http://www.itsaslowlearningcurve.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? my family… it is an attempt to document a little bit of every day life for my 3 girls
3. share something fun about yourself. I am in the process of changing careers to become a teacher.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? I love magazines, graphic design, photography, playing with my girls, and fun dates with my husband.
1. Suzanne – Photoblog:
http://www.farmerwife.blogspot.com Regular blog:
http://www.athomewiththefarmerswife.blogspot.com Shop:
http://www.farmerswifeathome.etsy.com 2. The photoblog is a photographic
record of the rural area where I live. “At Home with the Farmer’s
Wife” is eclectic stuff about living in a rural community. 3. At
one point in my life I had a top secret clearance with the U.S.
government 4. Fabric, vintage sewing machines and I’m a science
geek who watches NASA TV!
My kinda gal! Off for a mooch round your blog :D
1. Kathryn, Penguin’s Gift – http://penguinsgift.blogspot.com/
2. Penguin’s Gift is about sharing fun and affordable gift ideas
3. A given is my constant love for finding and sharing unique gifts. Another ‘something’ about me is my collection of notecards. I believe you can never have enough notecards!
4. My favorite, favorite thing is sea salt caramels. Mmmm!
Very cool idea for a blog! I’m always looking for gift ideas! I’m a new follower! :)
1. Stefanie- http://artsymomma.blogspot.com
2. Motherhood, being creative with my kids, thrifting, losing and gaining my crafty mojo, and recently more and more about my love of painting and mixed media.
3. Whenever I spell the word aggressive I sing an old cheer in my head from the high school cheer-leading days.
4. My trivet collection that hangs on my kitchen wall
1. my url = http://cassandrabeverly.blogspot.com
2. it’s about me, trying to figure out what i will make of this life – i started it after my parents divorced and i broke up with my boyfriend. now i write about my loving boyfriend, my dog, and how life is post-divorce.
3. something fun about myself is that i know my boyfriend is going to propose in the next couple of weeks – we are terrible about keeping secrets. plus he went on a major spending freeze the past few months to pay for the ring-so when we stopped going out on dates and he took the bus everywhere i knew something was up. i’m practicing patience and not snooping because i know the ring is in his closet of his {studio} apartment!
4. something that is my favorite – i will say people! i love listening and talking to people!
4.5. I also love puppies – bauer is so cute! my dog SAM thinks so to ;)
~Heather, here! http://www.ACupofTeaWithHeatherLee.blogspot.com
~My blog is somewhat of a diary I have kept since coming back home in 2008. It has kept a lot of my friends I have made around the world more connected with what’s going on in my life.
~I’m a newlywed (Last July!) and am loving every second of it! We’re still in college so neither of us have married friends yet…a lot of people think we’re crazy for getting married so young (22 and 23 isn’t THAT young, right?) but we don’t care. ;)
~Sipping a delicious cup of coffee in the morning is my favorite part of the day. If I miss this time in the AM I feel like my day started on the wrong foot!
That isn’t too young! My hubby and I got married at 20 and it’s been 12 years later and we’re still in love and love being married! We heard the same thing when we got married but it doesn’t matter. When you know, you know!!! Congrats!!!!
1. I have three {yikes!} http://www.studio2three.com; nickkara.blogspot.com; studio2three.etsy.com
2. The first is my photography business; the second is my personal blog that covers food, life with my husband and photography; the third is my etsy shop that holds my handmade flower accessories
3. Something fun about myself…hmm…I am your stereotypical artsy person–left handed vegetarian who cannot sit still–have to be creating some new idea all the time.
4. My something that is my “favorite” is my husband–he is the best! He is my encourager and best friend.
Love your photography work. The sisters gallery is beautiful! :)
Hi, all! 1. Steph, and I have two blogs:
http://howtohostess.wordpress.com/ and http://3pmu.wordpress.com/
2. The How to Hostess is about…hostessing! I love parties and all
the planning, cooking, and crafting that comes with them. 3PMU is
short for 3 PM Pick Me Up, I post something fun at 3 PM every
weekday to break up afternoon monotony. 3. Instead of New Year’s
resolutions, I make a list of 12 things I have never done and then
check one off every month. This past year included singing karaoke
(very badly), baking a pie from scratch (tasty, but not pretty),
and going to a country western bar (fun!). 4. Sunday mornings, our
local rock station plays all 80’s rock songs. They call it
Resurrection Sunday and I love it!
Ooooh! I LOVE you hostessing blog! I added you to my reader! :)
Thanks, Jenn!!
Very neat blog idea! I’m a new subscriber! I’d love some fresh ideas in the area of hostessing! :) and I also love your New Year’s resolution list! Maybe I’ll do that this year instead!
I’m adding you to my reader too! I love parties and theme ideas, etc! Thanks for posting :)
Hey. I’m Melissa from NC:) my blog {http://thepleatedpolkadot.blogspot.com} is about life. Parenting. Crafting. Faith. Loving others and teaching my children to do the same. My shop {http://thepleatedpolkadot.bigcartel.com} has lots of handmade goodies like clutches and headbands and rings:))
Hmmm…something fun…i spent a summer in austrailia doing sports missions and gained 15 pounds because the food was so so good!
And something I love…curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee!!
1. EricaSays.com
2. Technology, Blogging, WordPress Manipulation, Music and Photography. (Geek stuff.)
3. I adore music. Piano, Guitar, Singing, Sign Language…
4. My 3yr old’s ‘jokes.’ He’s hysterical!
Just clicked over to your blog and LOVE how helpful it is already, I’ve been trying to make the transition to WordPress forever (Webs.com is ruining my life). Maybe I’ll finally do it now! Also, congratulations to you and your husband!! :) :)
Hello, my name is Meg, my blog URL is
http://www.mytwistedtree.blogspot.com & shop is
http://www.muggs77.etsy.com My blog is mainly an online journal to
write about me, my family and my intrests…my shop is full of hand
knit bows and vintage findings, mainly brooches! I am a stay at
home mom to 3 beautiful children and married to an amazing man…I
have a weird sense of humor that can sometimes get me in trouble, I
love my life and cherish every minute of it! My “favorite”…my
family, they can make me crazy and keep in sain all at the same
time, they are what lifes all about! Thanks Maggie for doing this,
sometimes it’s nice to remind yourself of the answers to these
questions! xoxo~Meg
I’m Kate, and I blog about food, recipes and cooking but with personal stories and memoirs slipped in. I’ll throw in a few pinches of family for flavor, add a dash of life to keep it interesting and occasionally an ingredient or two that surprises. I like to keep people entertained. And fed.
Something fun about myself is that I’m ambidextrous for everything except writing. I’m working on that one though.
Favorites? Telling a story and sharing a food memory that reaches right into a readers soul and touches them profoundly.
1. Life Between the Trees; http://jennygann.blogspot.com
2. My life! Crafts, God, work, decor, projects…
3. I love to travel! I have a long list of places I’d like to see in my lifetime. Next on my list is Ireland!
4. Traveling, Diet Mt. Dew, chocolate, my Westie Dexter, my hubby, being with friends, laughing, being creative, organizing…
Hi Gussy!
1. Just Me and My Thoughts http://itwasbroughtonbylove.blogspot.com
Southern Gal is what I go by on my blog. (For hubby.)
2. Family/Home Life/ Homeschooling/being a grandmother (How did that happen!)
3. I’m about to embark on a business venture (you can relate) to sew and sell children’s clothing with a friend who already has an embroidery business. She would rather someone else do the sewing. So here I am! (I won one of your Gussy bags in a giveaway at Nester’s place.)
4. I love my family, the beach, Diet Mt. Dew, puzzles (crossword, sudoku, jigsaw), photography and a good book.
1. Anna Joy at http://www.fortheloveofjoy.etsy.com
2. My shop is full of quilted goods such as pillows as well as accessories like coffee sleeves and camera straps. I want to make things that bring Joy into the life of others.
3. I eat a lot…like a lot a lot.
4. being a “boy” mom, watching funny movies, finding new friends to sew with, my fiancee, being creative, and laughing until I want to throw up. :)
Here are the questions: 1. It’s Vann ::
http://www.itsvann.blogspot.com and http://www.itsvann.etsy.com 2. My shop is
full of fun handmade accessories; My blog is about my daily
food/weightloss/etsy biz/ wedding planning/ life :) 3. Something
fun is… I just picked up my wedding dress a week ago! 4. Current
favs include crafting + cooking @ home + smart wool socks and cozy
puppies. :)
1. april – http://www.marineparents-blog.com
2. i started to blog almost 2 years ago when i found out i was pregnant with out daughter, Amelia. since then it’s grown SO!MUCH! and i love the community that you talk about. i’ve made great friends through blogging :) i talk about EVERYTHING on the blog…. crafts i’m trying {doing a challenge to get through the bend-the-rules sewing book as recommended by someone cool *wink*} and a few recipes here and there… but mostly our life as we know it in the marine corps!
3. i’m a very loud person, but definitely do not like loud things or noises…… it’s quite the conundrum!
4. my favorite ever?!?!?!? being a mommy! seriously, it’s so cliche… but my entire life has led up to this. i adore every day and my daughter is just so adorable in everything she does. totally my mini-me {not saying that i’m adorable….. well, i mean i am….. you know!}
1. Mandi – http://www.lifeinbeta.com
2. A personal blog about family, friends and life; working on a separate “niche” blog about technology and all things geeky, but that’s still in the works!
3. I’ve been doing web design/development and blogging since around 1998. I’m a giant techno-geek but people don’t usually guess that off the bat.
4. I love, love, LOVE knitting. If I’m sitting still (watching tv, waiting at the doctor’s office, whatever), you’ll always see me with needles and yarn in my hands!
My website is http://www.gathered-sown.com. My business is handcrafted bags & things. I love the creativity I’m able to express every day, while making money to help support my family. This is the first year where both of my daughters (babies as I see them!) are in school full time, so I’ve found that my business is following accordingly…I have more time to sew, I sell more stuff. Yay!
Something fun? I am a really bad cook. I mean really bad. And I have kids, so I hate to admit most of their meals come from a can, frozen bag or, on a really bad day…a box! I love to freezer cook with friends, to steal ideas, and tips, so if anyone blogs about that…..:)
What do I love? My girlfriends! The ladies God placed in my life as encouragement, support and accountablilty has been nothing short of amazing. I love my husband, but lets face it, he can never be my girlfriend ;)
1.jadiecakes- http://www.myjadiecakes.blogspot.com and
http://www.jadiecakes.etsy.com 2.blog-our adventures with our three
daughters, enjoying the simple moments, creating traditions, living
in the country raising chickens. Oh, and decorating with vintage
finds! shop- burlap flower pillows and home ornament door hangers (
i love working with burlap)! 3.I love to ride the waves in Maine
-on my daughter’s boogie boards (yes, it’s true the water is
freezing there)! 4.coffee, creating items for my girls, my 1890’s
house, and rearranging furniture!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?my blog is
http://kathleenmoreland.blogspot.com and my shop is
http://www.papertreasures1.etsy.com 2. what is your blog or shop about? my
blog is about my family, health, decorating and crafts oh i forgot
i do fashion as well…. love clothes!! my shop is full of fun tags
and paper embellishments, it’s a new shop but I am loving it!!! 3.
share something fun about yourself. hmmm…. tough one! i have 3
kids and I am a full time student so I can one day fulfill my dream
of becoming a 2nd grade teacher:) 4. what is something that’s a
“favorite”? i love football! i watch it all day on sundays, my
favorite team is the dallas cowboys, i also love to shop for
clothes and spending time with my family in DC, summers are my
favorite & we spend it all the time at the beach and with
our friends!!
kate – Love your shop! The Little Red Bird tags are too cute! My dream is to be a 2nd grade teacher, too. Just completed my teaching degree in Dec. 2009! Although, right now, I am having fun running an Etsy shop with my mother in law ~ Mimi’s Babies ~ http://www.mimisbabies.etsy.com.
Here are the questions:
1. Christine or http://www.ckscribbles.com
2. My blog is mostly about my everyday life! sometimes i get a little crafty on there and i definitely share a lot of pictures.
3.I am going to school to be a teacher and i crochet when i get a free minute
4. crocheting and sewing definitely. Also eating yummy food and hanging out with my boyfriend!
hi! my name is nikki.
1) my blog is: http://neilandnikki.wordpress.com .
2)it’s mostly about life with my husband and our 3 little boys and a little bit about the sewing i do in my “free” time. free time? what’s that? i just started a very VERY small sort-of-home-business. i make and sell mostly baby stuff. i’m proud of the stuff i make. it’s cute and practical. i got sick of buying ugly bibs and decided to do something about it. right now i’m just selling to friends and friends-of-friends mostly on facebook. look for me! gigi handmade baby on facebook!
3) i really love having three boys. i have a lot of fun catching frogs and making sand castles and building legos. sometimes i wish i had a girl just for the sewing.
4) fabric is one of my favorites. i love finding amazing new fabrics!
1. Megan – http://ilovelovenotes.blogspot.com
2. My blog is full of love notes to my life to help me appreciate the “now”. Or read the “full synopsis” here :) -http://ilovelovenotes.blogspot.com/p/about.html
3. Something fun about myself? I have sudden obsessive cravings for non-food items. Like riding roller coasters. Or hiking. Or going anywhere I’ve never been before.. RIGHT. NOW.
4. Current favorite- Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes a la Chick-fil-a. Holy spasms of joy. Oh…I’m rather fond of my new fancy grown-up camera, too. And my boyfriend. And once I learn how to use it, I’m sure my new sewing machine will also top the list. […once chick-fil-a’s peppermint season is over :) ]
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes? Wow! I need to get to ChickfilA ASAP! What a fun blog!! Everybody loves a good love note. :)
1. Lisa :: http://goodknits.com/blog &
http://omgknits.etsy.com 2. My blog has knitting posts interspersed
with life stuff and PHOTOS. I love taking photos, so there’s a lot
of that, too. 3. I didn’t know what to write here, so I’ll share
what’s making me so HAPPY, today. The Pioneer Woman chose one of my
photos as a finalist in her latest photography assignment!
http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/2010/12/holiday-bokeh-finalists-2/
My flickr user name is yarnattacks. I was so shocked and surprised
when I saw my photo! 4. Some of my favorites are: wool, cupcakes,
my camera, and vintage pyrex.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
http://www.islandgirlbags.com, http://www.islandgirlbags.etsy.com
and http://www.islandgirlbags.blogspot.com 2. what is your blog or
shop about? I sell handmade handbags and accessories…I blog about
my life, my loves and my biz. 3. share something fun about
yourself. I love being a mom to just boys. I’m a jock at heart and
love being their biggest fan! 4. what is something that’s a
“favorite”? I love the sunshine…someday I will be an Island Girl,
but hopefully not an Island in the north! ;) Perferably the
USVIs!
1. Holly — my blog is called Bijou Lovely
(http://www.bijoulovelydesigns.com). I do have an etsy shop but
it’s currently empty! http://www.etsy.com/shop/bijoulovely 2. My
blog is mostly about sewing, quilting, and home decor! Basically,
the things that I make and the things that inspire me. 3. My
husband and I just moved back to Michigan…we’re Yoopers! :) 4.
Spending time with family and friends, decorating my house, and
sewing!
1. Laura and I blog from time to time at http://lauraslifeasawifeandmom.blogspot.com
2. It’s about our life (hubby, me, 3yo son), faith, and finding out what I enjoy! I talk about my son a lot and the struggles with autism but also the great progress that he is making thanks to those in the early intervention program.
3. I am a book worm! My husband gave me 3 books (a series) for Christmas and I’m on book three. :)
4. Hot cocoa with mint. Hearing my son talking. Attending a church that we love.
Hi, My name is Chrissy and I live in outside of Atlanta, GA. I have a personal blog which us under a makeover, currently http://cfarnan.blogspot.com/ soon to be http://Hootdesigns.blogspot.com. I also have a Photography blog http://hootphotography.blogspot.com/ My Etsy shop address is http://www.etsy.com/shop/Chrissy410.
My “new” Hoot Designs as my personal blog with the randomness that I want to share. Crafts, ideas, photos all kinds of fun. My Hoot Photography is a fun place for Photography finds and a place to share photo session pictures etc..
Something about me. Well my husband says when I can’t sleep at night that I’m having craftmares about the next craft on tap in my head! HA
Something that’s a “favorite”? I love fabric and paper and transforming those things into a new work of art.
That’s where I live! It’s so nice to know there are bloggers around these parts (you know, besides Bakerella). ;)
Ohh I Iove Bakerella. I went to see her at Williams Sonoma to have her sign her Cake pops book. I follow a lot of blogs and it seems as though everyone is in the mid west!!
oh my gosh! this is so cool! i love this! i have a few friends that i met over blog world and they are very dear to me.
1. my name is katy and my blog is http://www.scottyboyandkatygirl.blogspot.com
2. my blog is about my life, my family, my experiences as a mom, my son Miles, and most importantly, my Lord and how he is changing me and teaching me.
3. i love jeopardy! we have a competition every night and my husband just bought me the game for the wii. i’m 29 and an old lady already.
4. decorating my house! and being a mom and a wife. my husband and son put a sparkle in my eye.
I watch Jeopardy every night, too! It’s one of my favorite traditions. :]
I love Jeopardy, too. My daddy’s favorite show. He tries to guess the answer to the final question just by the category and he gets it right a great deal of the time. Ready to have him try out for the show! And can I say 29 is NOT old. Even, say, 47 isn’t old. Uhumm.
1. I’m Lauren Casper and I blog at http://www.poppielane.com – my shop is poppielane.bigcartel.com
2. I blog about crafts, homemaking, cooking, adoption, my husband :),
3. I leave in 2 weeks to go meet my son waiting in Ethiopia for the very first time!
4. Right now my favorite is snow all over everything… love it!! :)
1. koehmstedt and Sweet Faerie Designs
2. koehmstedt is my personal blog is about life in general (for me) I write about my teens, pets, handmade things, and books & movies. Sweet Faerie Designs is my blog design site – I design for Blogger – come check me out (wink, wink!)
3. I’m 40something, don’t wear makeup, am in a perpetual fight with my gray hairs and have 5 dogs.
4. I love sitting in a coffee shop, sipping coffee, nibbling on a scone and people watching and/or gossiping with my best girlfriends. <3
1. My name is Beth Anne, but I am more wildly known around the interwebs as “Blair” & the blogger of Heir to Blair.
2. Motherhood. Vaginas. Poop. Things I like & hate.
3. I can wiggle my ears.
4. There’s this chick named Gussy & she’s a favorite of mine. & chocolate chip cookies.
This is a fun game :)
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Shannon / “Mama Pea” http://www.growingsweetpea.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
Blog: cartoon illustrations inspired by motherhood, family & friends
Shop: custom cartoon portraits
3. share something fun about yourself.
I like to run – 5K’s, 10K’s, etc. I’ve run one marathon and hope to do more in the future.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Lunch dates with “Pea Daddy” at Chik-fil-A :)
Hey! I’m Heidi from NC and my blog is http://www.restinginthemystery.blogspot.com. It’s blog about me, my kids, my husband, what God is teaching me, crafts, just whatever I’m in the mood for. Something fun…I’ve known my husband since I was 14, we dated off & on in high school, didn’t talk for 5 years, ran into each other and married 7 mths later :) I love creating things: sewing, knitting, trying to crochet, baking, etc.
1. My name is Sarah, my blog is http://lilcoop.blogspot.com and my shop is at http://lilcoop1.etsy.com
2. My blog is about everyday things and what’s new in my shop.
3. My dad is a musician, and I play violin (going to music school in the fall) I guess you could say it runs through my veins
4. I love finding new music and listening to music while I’m being crafty
1. I’m Amy and I blog at theniftyfoodie.com. I sort of have an Etsy shop, but I’m thinking about closing it.
2. I have two blogs…first one is about recipes I try in my home and the second is about life (like our dog, crafts, gardening, etc.)
3. I’m left-handed. :)
4. Ice Cream…I don’t discriminate. Love all things ice cream!
1) Lindsey – http://www.classicivory.com
2) my family, my CUTE daughter, babies, some fashion and some design, being green…
3) I am a yoga teacher…but I haven’t taught since having my daughter 7 months ago.
4) Driving in the hot weather with my windows down, the air conditioning on, my sunglasses on and the music turned up super loud. An iced coffee is just a bonus :)
Jenilee – http://the-goodwinfamily.blogspot.com
I blog about homeschooling, my girls, the fun and crazy events of our lives as a family and as pastors.
Something fun? I can not sew at ALL and I do love seeing the things you create! Weird thing – my HUSBAND can sew and has a machine. But, he only bought it to sew some clothes for Rangers (like boy scouts) and then a puppet curtain for church (we are children’s pastors). He is amazing like that. All of them were perfect. His first time sewing. Amazing.
I love reading, blogging, family and sitting with friends over coffee. So sad to have missed your panera get together! :(
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?….Christy although most people call me “Zipper” {it’s my maiden name :]} My blog is http://www.stoutsrus.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? …..My little blog is about life as a family of 4. We are looking to adopt soon, so it may emerge into some of those adventures?!?
3. share something fun about yourself…….I am 4′ 10 1/4″ which makes me 1/4″ too tall to be a legal midget :]
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?…..Jesus and music and singing and family and kids and friends…..tooooooooooo many favorites :]
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
http://www.shoppinklemonade.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
crafting, rosettes, being on a budget, reusing, my life. :)
3. share something fun about yourself.
I am 14, I LOVE blogging. The friends that I have made are probably the sweetest people ever! I am a shopaholic, mostly I LOVE thrifting! I could thrift all day, every day!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
eating at chick fil a, spending time with family, and crafting!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Hi! My name is Amy and my blog is A Faithful Journey at http://bookandyarn.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? Faith, family, reading, knitting, crafts, pretty much whatever I feel like chatting about! :)
3. share something fun about yourself. I could spend hours in a bookstore looking at books and never get bored. My hubby things I am crazy! :)
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? BOOKS! and reading them. :)
Love your blog and shop! Such cute and creative ideas! Love the pup too!! :)
1. blog: Small Bird Studio & shop: The Flourish Shop
2. Flourishes, blog designs, my beautiful family in Heaven & Earth, giveaways and things & place I find inspiring along the way :)
3. I spend my days doing what I love = being a wife/mommy & designing blogs!
4. I heart big dangle earrings!
1. blog: Small Bird Studio {www.smallbirdstudio.blogspot.com} & shop: The Flourish Shop {www.theflourishshop.com}
2. Flourishes, blog designs, my beautiful family in Heaven & Earth, giveaways and things & place I find inspiring along the way :)
3. I spend my days doing what I love = being a wife/mommy & designing blogs!
4. I heart big dangle earrings!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Hi, my name is Allison and I actually have two blogs! One is http://www.sparechangeliving.blogspot.com and it’s more of a personal blog about a young twenty something living an affordable lifestyle. The other is http://www.therealpostgrad.com, where I contribute posts about post grad life. :)
2. what is your blog or shop about? see above! haha Spare Change Living is much more personal, but I love writing in both.
3. share something fun about yourself. I’ve been playing piano since I was little and write my own songs! We’ll see if I ever have the nerve to share them!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Sunshine. Something I am missing a great deal in these cold winter months!
love your blog :)
HI! Im Caroline and I just started blogging at http://www.BYCJEANNE.com yes by c. jeanne. jeanne is my middle name and was also my grandmothers :)
I blog mostly about my inspiration. I am a student at Savannah College of Art and Design. I am studying fibers, which means I love so many things- mostly around print and pattern though!
Okay, I am graduating in june! I have no idea what Im going to do! I would love to find a design job in london or am considering starting my own business here. honestly everything is up in the air right now!
I am a christian. but I am also a possible 15 yr old boy/45 yr old man inside. I love star wars and classic rock. but then again, i really love pink and purple!
Like I said, I am new to blogging. You can find me on twitter too- bycjeanne
I almost went to SCAD. Yay for classic rock :D
1. I’m Jennifer and my blog can be found here: http://mrsraushel.blogspot.com
2. I blog about my everyday life adventures, my amateur photography adventures, my weight loss journey with ww, wedding planning, all sorts of stuff.
3. I am getting married in 152 days! :)
4. I really enjoy my job, but I also really enjoy my time off from my job. I’m kind of a homebody, so I love being home or relaxing with family and friends… spending time with my fiance is always a favorite, too!
Hello!! My name is Emily Smolak
My blog is Sassy Smolak http://www.sassysmolak.com
It’s mainly about life, me, music, fun finds, and being crazy. That doesn’t really narrow it down does it. Well, let’s just say it is rad :).
Something fun about me: Everything….no I am just kidding. Umm, I am a HUGE neat freak. I mean I face all the labels in the cabinets to the front and line up my towels I think it’s hilarious when I catch myself doing it. I think it might be a little OCD, but whatever at least my husband doesn’t mind.
A favorite: Can a person be my favorite thing! My father. He is so near and dear to me!! I would say that and my liberty of london for Target mug. I was only able to find one and I use it every morning for my coffee. It is my favorite for sure!
This was so fun and so fun to read about other fun people. Thanks for this!
1. My name is Samantha and you can find me at my blog, Two Become One.
2. I intended for my blog to be about my adventures as a newlywed, although most of my posts have to do with crafts and home remodeling and such. I really just blog about my daily adventures in life after college with my husband and two four-legged kiddos, Bronx and Torre.
3. Something fun about me- Idunno. I’m one of those people has more interests than my life can handle, and although I’m good at a lot of things, I’m not really great at anything. My husband would say I have the biggest heart in the world because I cry for anyone that is sad. He thinks my mom and I should own stock in Kleenex. And we probably should.
4. I have lots of favorites. I could name one in all sorts of categories, but I’ll keep it simple. I love to bake. I’m not much for cooking (raw meat makes me puke) but if it includes sugar and flour, I’m all over it. My favorite thing to bake is cupcakes. I also love photography and my new Silhouette!! Oh, and I would love to be a general contractor. I like manual labor, but unfortunately I work in marketing right now. *Sigh* Maybe one day….
#1. My name is Talysa and I live in good ole Nashville. My blog is http://www.mcmanuspartyoffive.blogspot.com/ aka. “Mosaic of Grace”
#2. I write about motherhood, marriage, my Faith, Homeschooling, and other “mindless ramblings”….it is my hope to be as transparent through my blog as possible making known the only thing good in me…Christ.
#3. I have a slight addiction to Honey Nut Cheerios. :-)
#4. Give me a chair, a book, and sand between my toes…that’s my fav.
Hi! I am Alana and my blog is http://www.107down.com
My blog is about weight loss, Christian walk and life in general. :)
I have been to 49 of the 50 states… Alaska is so elusive.
Peanut M&M’s are my favorite candy and I love to read. Sometimes they go together quite well… but not with my blog topic! :)
Here are the questions:
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Amy Mills
http://uniqloveinvites.blogspot.com/
2. what is your blog or shop about?
That blog is for my custom invitation business, UNIQLOVE, here in the twin cities. It’s all wedding and design related, though I admit I don’t post on there as much as I should.
3. share something fun about yourself.
I am an Art Director who owns three websites, including; http://www.UNIQLOVE.com, http://www.AmyMillsDesign.com and http://www.SendSantaMagic.com, but I’m itching for more! I’m on the brink of a complete overhaul of my design site. Too many ideas!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Creative adrenaline.
What a fun idea Gus!!!
1. Hi! My name is Sandy and I blog over at http://www.sandyalamode.com/ and I make pretties to sell over at http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandyalamode
2. i blog about photography, food, fashion, crafts and my life! i sell cabachon jewelry and BOWS BOWS BOWS!!!
3. i travel all over the world for my full-time job!!
4. i have SO many favorites… bubble tea, cupcakes, mustard yellow to mention a few!!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Anna – http://www.stunningannak.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
Design, life, love, and inspiration
3. share something fun about yourself.
I am a sucker for silver shoes
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
A fluffy down comforter, warm cup of cocoa, my hunky fiance and a great movie.
1. My name is Nichole and my blog URL is http://www.Nicholesfoundhere.blogspot,com
2.My blog is just about my life. I don’t have any cute children, a handsome husband, or snazzy crafts to post about, but its how my friends far away keep up with me.
3. I raised cows in high school.
4. My favorite thing to wear is a Hoodie, Jeans, and flip flops. But I have been trying to “grow up” my wardrobe lately. =)
How fun! I love this idea :)
1. Blog: http://www.apearantlysew.blogspot.com / Shop: http://www.apearantlysew.bigcartel.com
2. My blog is about: My day to day life, my family, sewing & crafts
3. I spent 3 + months in Guatemala doing missions (when I
was younger & not yet a mommy and wife)
4. A cup of coffee & a good book.
1.My shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/aprilfoss and my blog
http://isewlucky.blogspot.com/
2.Shop is about owls, owls and more owls and a few dollies. My blog is a little about family and a little about my shop, you just never know which one you will get:)
3.The first warm morning in spring that I can sit outside with my coffee and feel the suns warmth on my face:) (we have long frickin winters around here)
4.Knowing that I have someone to grow old with (my husband) makes me so content and the fact that I have 5 children that will always be coming in and out of our house………family:)
1. Hi!!! I’m Donna, I’m a mom, a wife and a geek! I blog over at Another New Season (I’m also working on a new blog just for geeky moms!)
2. Another New Season is, I guess you could call it a mommy blog. I write about all sorts of things, from homemaking, gardening, cooking, thoughts on faith etc.
3. I’ve done a good amount of traveling – living in Australia for 6 months being my favorite place – I play the guitar, love to sew and craft and hope some day to make something out of those hobbies!
4. A Favorite is paper … all things paper – notebooks, journals, planners, craft paper… oh my! See… I told you I was a geek!
1. I’m Emily from http://www.newlywife.com. (I’m also the one who sent you the All Saints store front photo! I walked by the back entrance last week and found a wall of large spools. So cool!)
2. With my cousin, Megan, we blog about newlywed life. This usually includes cooking, relationships, finances, home decor, crafting, etc.
3. I love getting dressed up and being girly, but I also love me a home improvement project. Bring on the power tools!
4. A favorite for me is finding little adventures near where I live.
Hi there! I’m Elizabeth from Sew Chatty! My blog is http://sewchatty.blogspot.com and my shop (which is totally cleaned out right now…good problem to have) is http://www.sewchatty.com. In my shop you’ll find all kids of fun things for home, for baby, and just for fun! My blog is where I share what I am working on for the shop and the happenings of my life as a follower of Christ, wife, and mommy to a little guy with mild autism. I hate belly buttons. They totally freak me out. I have lots of favorite things, but right now I LOVE designer fabric. So inspiring. Have a huge stack I can’t wait to cut into! Looking forward to hearing more about you all!
Hey Gussy Sews! Just found you via Rockstar Diaries and I’m loving your blog. Wanted to share my info too :)
1. My blog is Alive in the Fire, a Bikram yoga blog at: http://www.aliveinthefire.blogspot.com
2. Mostly I post about my BIkram yoga practice, but I also throw in some stuff about living green, cooking, homemaking, building loving relationships, and enjoying amazing photography. I began the blog as a way to explore my yoga and prepare for Bikram Teacher Training next year.
3. I have a twin sister!
4. Playing with my bunny, Norah, is definitely a fave. She is so cute! :)
1. Howdy! I’m Draya Ann from http://www.sayanything2me.blogspot.com
2. My blog is just a bit of a jumble of life and stuff I find that is pretty. Now added to the mix is being pregnant for the first time and all that fun stuff that comes with that.
3. When my husband and I were at the hospital for an overnight visit to monitor my blood pressure we were looking at the nursery full of new babies and he must have gotten a bit excited with seeing them all cause he slammed his head into the nursery glass! He was just too excited for all the babies!
4. A fav for me is riding in the car and singing along with whatever pops up on the iPod. I’m a horrible singer but my husband just cruises along like I’m singing right on key!
1. Robyn – http://imperfectnest.com
2. My blog is about all things pretty for your home.
3. Something fun is that I am a mom to 2 wonderful and very tall children.
4. My favorite is difficult to answer. Maybe color or texture or anything that makes me feel happy. With working full-time, being a wife, mom, blogger, chef, maid, etc., it’s hard to narrow down my favorites.
1. Hi there! I’m hannah from hannahdevries.blogspot.com (.heart to heart.).
2. My blog is a basic conglomeration of my day to day life as a teacher, girlfriend, sister, daughter, friend, etc.
3. When I was in the 6th grade my best friend and I hooked our parents up on a date and 6 months later they got married!
4. I am loving being back home in Rockford, IL. There is nothing like reuniting with high school friends and catching up on life.
maggie, just another reason to love you and what you’re doing here! xo
1. i’m natalie! i write at http://www.wishfulnals.com
2. my lifestyle blog is about all things inspirational. seriously, nothing is off limits.
3. i love to travel. i write a lot about my adventures. i am half french and am a dual citizen. i have an adorable pup, weber.
4. my favorite. wow. i love willow trees. if i were to reincarnate, i’d come back as one. i also love hot cocoa and fires in the fireplace.
Hi luvs!
{1}My name is Gina and I blog over at http://www.HiyaLuv.com
{2}My blog is about craftiness, beauty in the world, reflecting on life and managing the day to day craziness, giveaways, handmade creativity, my life with pupster Polo & fiance, and the opening of my Etsy shop Hiya Luv Handmade http://www.etsy.com/shop/hiyaluv720
[OH! and Right now I am taking nominations for Best Blogs of 2010!!! So fun!]
{3} Polo is my pupster; my pride and joy. He is the best puppy ever and I rescued him from a shelter. He is named after Ralph Lauren-not Marco but who cares. He likes to hide his bones when we “aren’t looking.”
{4} I am a girly girl but a {huge} sports fan! Yup! Sports are my fav-besides my furry four legged friend of course. I love college football [go buckeyes!] march madness, baseball [phillies!], and am in the market for an NBA team although bubs and I have season tickets to the 76ers.
Perhaps I should switch 3 & 4. oh well. :) Come visit. Let’s be friends mate.
Luv & smiles,
gina
#1 I’m Caroline and my shop URL is http://cottonlane.etsy.com and my blog URL is http://sweetcarolinebumbumbum.blogspot.com and fine me on twitter at http://twitter.com/cotton_lane
#2 My blog is about my life. I love posting pictures and sharing bits and pieces of my life with the friends I’ve made online! My shop {and blog, really} is my creative outlet. I love creating new and fun accessories and home decor items to sell to others!
#3 I love wearing my spandex workout pants, an oversized long-sleeved tshirt, and curling up in my huge blue chair by the fire to read a book!
#4 I LOVE Peppermint Lattes from Starbucks. And Dr. Pepper… lots and LOTS of Dr. Pepper!
-Hi! My name is Abby and my blog is at http://www.graduate-extraordinaire.blogspot.com.
-I recently graduated from college, so my blog is all about trying to lead an “extraordinary” life. Mainly about cooking/baking, books I’m reading, substitute teaching, and life in general (faith, friends, family).
-I played the cello for 6 years and I’m thinking about taking it up again after a 5 year hiatus. So maybe that will soon be a part of my blog as well.
-My new favorite color is dark charcoal grey. :]
Nice to meet all of you! :]
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
I’m Ashley Pichea and I blog at AP Freewriting
2. what is your blog or shop about?
AP Freewriting is all about encouragement and community. I share how God is working in my life and encourage others as He works in their lives.
3. share something fun about yourself.
I’m currently working on my Masters degree in ministry – I’ll be done in May!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Coffee and chocolate are both favorites! {Both in taste and color!!}
1. Hi! My name is Sarah and I blog here: http://yesteachercrafts.com and I sell pretty handmade greeting cards and mini-notes here: http://yesteacher.etsy.com
2. My blog is about fun etsy finds, great Jack Handey quotes, and my personal crafty life :). My shop is about providing lovely cards for handwriting your personal notes!
3. I’ve lived in California, Michigan, France, Germany, and now Texas. I grew up with a talking parrot named Gaby, and I didn’t kiss my husband until our wedding day!! :)
4. I love love love love going out for ice cream / frozen yogurt / blizzards. I heart Ben & Jerrys!!
Love your shop name and the Charlie Brown cards. Too cute!! Will have to check your shop out more when you reopen. :)
1) Etsy Shop (which is closed until after the first!) http://www.ChiggerHillCottage.etsy.com -my BLOG http://www.chiggerbytes.blogspot.com
2) I handmake little girls dresses, outfits, and accessories in timeless styles! Retro, vintage, classic, simple elegance, etc…And I like to blog about all kinds of things like inspiration, tutorials, nostalgia, and love encouraging small handmade on-line biz….
3) In highschool I made two “whos who” entries: “Wittiest” and “Goofiest” And I am a survivor of the 70s! Now THAT was FUN!
4) My favorite thing to do is ride my four-wheeler around our farm. Being from the deep south, and living only 2 blocks from an international airport, I enjoy the quietness and greenery of the country, a place I’ve called home now for at least 30+ years! Yes, I’m older than most of you, but I still listen to rock and roll music! (Classic 70s of course)
1. Hi, I’m Kristin! http://www.buttonears.blogger.com http://www.buttonears.etsy.com
2. My blog is about my every day life, *trying* to become crafty even though I’m starting to think it’s against my natural being :-) My etsy shop is button jewelry. I’m just getting started, and could use all the advice I can get on selling!
3. I am getting married next October!
4. My favorites are spending time with my fiance and my 2 dogs, blog reading, coffee, and naps!
1. Hi, I’m Kristin! http://www.buttonears.blogspot.com http://www.buttonears.etsy.com
2. My blog is about my every day life, *trying* to become crafty even though I’m starting to think it’s against my natural being :-) My etsy shop is button jewelry. I’m just getting started, and could use all the advice I can get on selling!
3. I am getting married next October!
4. My favorites are spending time with my fiance and my 2 dogs, blog reading, coffee, and naps!
what a great idea Gus Gus, I think I’ll have to borrow it from you some day!
1. http://www.scrapbook-society.com
2. family, photography, ideas, inspiration, and my shop is a papery
3. cookies are my weakness. my kids are my treasure. the surfer guy owns my heart.
4. favorite – would be this awesome movement of women handmaking goods and creating an amazing community!
so neat to see everyone!
xoxo
What a fun idea! :)
1. loolabee.blogspot.com/
2. crafting, cooking, decorating, (trying to) keep things simple
3. I hum a lot. I never notice it until my hubby gives me this look like “enough is enough”. I name things. The new 36 qt Le Creuset pot I received for Christmas is now named “Birdie”. :)
4. Shopping and movie watching are my favorite activities. Pink is my favorite color. 14 is my favorite number (but i have no idea why.)
1. I’m Jenn my blog is http://westsachoney.blogspot.com, but my shop is http://jennloldesigns.etsy.com
2. Blog is about my personal life and day to day things, my shop is all the fun things I’ve been making the past year.
3. You’d never guess it but I’m half Chinese and Half German it’s my favorite fun fact about myself.
4. Favorite new obsession is headbands! I love reversible headbands that I make and sell!
How fun is this?!?! Thank you for doing it!
ok, let’s see (hope I can remember the questions since I’m all the way down here on the comment line – LOL)
1) I’m sweetjeanette (ok, jeanette most of the time but I try) and I have a new shop on etsy. I put a few things on it for Christmas, but plan to “launch” it in March!) http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetjeanette
My etsy shop!
2) Since my passion is hospitality, homekeeping and all that goes with it that’s what my blog is about, and any funny snippets and thoughts about life in general thrown in the mix too. My shop is (or will be) mainly bags, tags, and girly stuff.
3) I love children’s programs (confession: Mainly to see which child embarrasses their parents! LOL) I own so many quilts, my family could easily survive a nuclear winter…and I live in Florida!
4) Favorite? Strawberries, quilts and hearts!
1. Kristina, or Krust. I blog at Krustal.com and have an Etsy shop at etsy.com/krust
2. I blog about clothes shopping, attempting to make my own clothes, and various sewing projects. Hopefully eventually trying to build a business this year making handmade dresses, skirts, and purses.
3. I have to watch Everybody Loves Raymond almost everynight before bed. It’s like my comfort blankie.
4. Spending an entire day sewing and getting so involved you forget to eat or use the restroom :/, but it feels so good and rewarding in the end, anyway.
1.www.evienlizzie.com
2. I make children’s clothing as well as a few “this-and-thats”
3. My husband and I grew up over 8,000 miles apart. He in India and I in the USA. We now live in Ohio and we have 3 year old twin girls and a 2 year old son.
4. Sitting in quiet! (see #3!)
1. Annie – http://anniehpilon.blogspot.com/ & http://wattlebird.etsy.com/
2. My blog is about handmade, style, design, and personal stuff.
3. Something fun is that I’m a huge Harry Potter nerd, and my blog/shop name (Wattlebird) comes from a password from the second book.
4. My favorite part of the day is my afternoon coffee break where I usually watch something on Netflix or bake cookies!
(ok, I didn’t see my comment appear so I’m doing it again – if it’s here twice – puleeeeze forgive!)
My name is Jeanette (www.sweetjeanette.com) and though my shop is new My etsy shop!
I plan to “launch” it in March. There are things in the shop right now, but I’m working on making new things.
My passion is being a homekeeper and helpmate to my husband. I think my blog reflects that. I love to show hospitality, an avid baker (my other blog is realwomeneat.com) and I like to throw in some funny snippets I find, as well as thoughts and ponderings in life. It’s my goal to make my blog an oasis, and a place we can have some great “girl time” together.
I love going to children’s programs (more so to see which child is going to embarrass their parents! LOL)
My faves…. oh that’s a loaded one… I have way too many, but at the tippy top of the list would have to be strawberries, hearts and quilts!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
I’m Sara and I write at Sweet November ( tweetnovember.blogspot.com ), I run the Sweet November Shop ( sweetnovembershop.blogspot.com ) and I’m opening a new shop featuring mostly blog design and makeovers ( sarabelledesigns.blogspot.com ).
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My blog features DIYs, tutorials, things I’ve made, things I’m thinking about, my life, pretty much everything.
My shops feature things that I’ve made, mostly headbands and baby clothing. Starting this week I’m also launching Sara Belle Designs which will provide blog makeovers at a low cost, so make sure to check it out!
3. share something fun about yourself.
I’m 21, graduating college in three quarters, hoping to move to L.A., and I just got my first sewing machine for Christmas.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Chocolate! No matter what, when 8PM rolls around I get a craving for it.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Tristina and I write at mrandmrswright.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My adventures into new wifehood and motherhood and being domestic all at once. It’s dreamy and nostalgic at times; whimsy and silly other times.
3. share something fun about yourself.
I grew up on a horse farm, which my mom still owns. My husband is such a city boy and I’m such a country girl!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
A big, hot mug of tea, a happily playing baby, and either some craft project underway or a good book.
Hi! Krista from N.C.!
1) I have two: http://www.gardengourmet.blogspot.com and http://www.spawnofsmith.blogspot.com
2) A cooking and gardening blog and a IF/mommy blog because I couldn’t figure out how to combine those two subjects originally. LOL
3) I’m an avid gardener and farm girl with a pension for redecorating
4) I am in love with my KA Mixer to an unhealthy level. LOL
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
2. what is your blog or shop about?
3. share something fun about yourself.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Hi! :) My name is Shelbey. My blog is http://www.theblissfullyblessedwife.blogspot.com and my etsy shop is http://www.meandminnie.etsy.com
My blog is about my new life as a wife and soon to be mother in May. Home decor, crafts, home improvement projects, coupons and sites to save on, life, recipes, my Christian faith, my family….and a bit of randomness thrown in.
I am only 21…a young one, so they say. My husband is 9 years older than me and sometimes he thinks I am more mature than him, haha!
My craft room. It’s finally all set up. I just received a sewing machine for my birthday in November and my husband bought me a Silhouette machine for my Christmas gift. I am very excited about learning how to use both of these machines and add to my crafting ability.
1. Hi, my name is Beth Stone, and my blog is http://www.bethstonestudio.com. My Etsy shop is
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bethstonestudio
2. My blog features my business, artsy/craftsy endeavors, photography, thoughts on life and faith, book reviews, helpful tips, and anything else I feel like writing about!
3. I once played a character voice on a children’s storybook tape!
4. Reading a good book by a cozy fire with a cup of hot chocolate, having a theological discussion with friends, or working on any type of art project or craft!
Oops! Forgot to mention that my shop features my original artwork, prints, handmade jewelry, purses, and needle felted items!
1.Caroline G- http://www.carolineg.bigcartel.com. The site will be reopening on Jan 1st.
2. My shop sells hair bows in many different colors and styles.
3. My parents originally named me Carolyn but after everyone they encountered pronounced it Caroline, my parents renamed me.
4. I absolutely adore the sound of children giggling.
that’s so weird, because my name is Caroline and everyone pronounces it Carolyn.. ha ha I guess no one can get it right!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Cindy @ http://www.theflippingcouple.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? Renovating an old house and chasing our two pups and a bunny rabbit!
3. share something fun about yourself. I’m a music major turned IT project manager dreaming of someday having a career in renovating!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? The ocean. Specifically the ocean off the Washington Peninsula. I’m a Seattle girl at heart, which also means I love my Starbucks!
1. http://www.bbgoad.com/
2. My blog is about my life as a student affairs professional, newly wed, and living in Boston. I share recipes, things I make (crafts) and stories about our puppy, Milton (9 mos. old).
3. I love Boston and finding out new historic facts about it, I always think I’m going to be better at trivia than I actually am. I follow major league sports out of habit and my husband rarely knows any type of score/sports stat.
4. Lately, I enjoy a mug of hot cocoa with whipped cream (been drinking a lot over the holidays). I love food and trying new things and the fact that my husband cooks a lot of GOOD food is definitely a favorite!
1. Mindy – I write at http://www.mindymerenghi.com
2. My blog, M^2, is about my life as a college student studying biology/education in Missouri and as long-distance girlfriend. On my blog you will see a lot of pictures, as I just started getting into photography, and even some videos. By the way, my boyfriend is my blog designer!
3. I’m 22 years old but I get asked if I want a kids menu and mistaken for 10 years younger than I really am! HA
4. COFFEE :) Enough said!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Good Day! My name is Melissa. My blog is http://rmljohnson.blogspot.com/ and my shop is http://www.darlingdaisyshop.com.
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My blog—oh it is about the randomness of my family with a little side of the happenings at darling daisy shop.
My shop features handmade goodness for all the girlies in the world~big and small!
3. share something fun about yourself.
Not sure that this is fun~but an interesting fact is that I go through stages where I break things. I am in one of those stages right now. Last night broke a bottle of cooking sherry which spilled behind out stove. Today broke a vase….hmmm what will tomorrow bring!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
hearing the laughs from my two daughters, who love eachother so much, and which I adore and am so thankful that I get to spend so much time with.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? http://www.2washingtons.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? My husband and I moved to Seattle from DC this summer, it is our way to keep in touch with friends and family and keep them updated on our lives (including our soon to be addition, a baby in March)
3. share something fun about yourself. I just started knittng a baby blanket for our baby and I just want to go home sit on the couch and knit!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Ice cream. Probably because I only eat it in the summer and my husband isn’t a big fan, so going out to get it in the summer is a big treat.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? http://www.bebehblog.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? It started as a pregnancy journal with bebeh #1 and has since turned into a little bit about EVERYTHING from cooking to crafts to party planning to personal rants and raves plus a pregnancy journal for bebeh #2 – who was born last week!
3. share something fun about yourself. My father was in the military so we moved a lot when I was a kid. Then I married a Navy guy when I was 22 and the moving continued! Apparently I’m a bit of a wanderer at heart, despite loving my historic home & little town.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? KNITTING! I love knitting. Love love love. I made almost all my Christmas presents this year and make a habit of sending hand made baby hats to all my internet friends when they have babies.
I think I stopped by your blog today? Did you link to a Wordless Wednesday party?
I did! I tried out linking in a few places today. Thanks so much for stopping by :)
1. Hello! My name is Stephanie and my blog and shop links are
http://www.schnitzelshop.com
http://schnitzelshop.etsy.com
http://www.littlebitsoftime.com
2. My Mom and I make Glass Tile Pendant Necklaces and I my blog is about our business and my everyday life. I have recently started writing about my journey as a runner. I went from being a “non runner” to running a 5k and starting in January I will be begin training for a 1/2 Marathon!
3. I’ll be finished my MBA in less then 2 months! I plan to be blogging more after that.
4. Flip Flops are my FAVORITE! I love wearing flip flops and wish I could wear them all year round!
1. My name is Rachel and my blog is http://www.silvertrinkets.blogspot.com
2. My blog is about my life–renovating our condo, cooking for two, crafts and projects, our puppy, and working through my bucket list.
3. I love to travel–I went to Dublin for St. Patrick’s Day last year and then toured the rest of the British Isles with my best friend. I’m planning a trip to Paris with another best friend for this Fall, and my husband and I are working our way through visiting all of the baseball parks in the US!
4. My favorite things are Fall, coffee, and a good book : )
This is absolutely wonderful! I’m having so much fun getting to know people. I might make a connection with a few! Thank you for this.
1. Hello there! I’m Nicole and my blog is http://www.craftmysoul.blogspot.com
2. My blog is about Me and my journey in life and in crafting/sewing. A little bit of this and a little bit of that. My slogan I guess you could say is “Crafting my life, Crafting my soul, living in my craft world”
3. Besides sewing and crafting I love singing, the outdoors, camping and boating. I am recently engaged so you might see some wedding planning tips and tutorials soon!
4. A favorite is yummy smelling things. I love the smell of cotton candy and roasted marshmallows!
1. Hi! I’m Crystal and my blog is “Shine” – http://crystalstine.blogspot.com :)
2. My blog is about..well…my life, my faith journey, and my family .. and some randomness!
3. I’m an identical twin…and my husband dated my sister (twice..for about a week each time) in high school before we started dating!
4. Favorite: Nutella….Starbucks chai lattes, non-fat, no water, no foam….anything soft, fuzzy, ruffly, or sparkly :D
1. Tricia- tricianaeblog.com and tricianaedesigns.com
2. Rambling, weight loss, home decor, blog design, crafts, etc
3. I am training for a 5k…which if you knew me…would make you die from laughter.
4. My favorite? Rainy days + Bookstores. Also, Dallas Cowboy football. Oh, and chocolate. And, leopard print. And, apparently being indecisive.
1. My name is Prudence & my blog is http://www.prudychick.com/
2. My blog is about my life, what God is doing in it, and my occasional crafty endeavors.
3. I decided to try my hand at painting for the first time this year. I’m not very good but have fun doing it.
4. Cupcakes, lattes, my husband. (not in that order)
1. Hi! My name is Lisa and my blog can be found here and my shops are located here and here.
2. My blog is about my life; dealing with diabetes and my general goings-ons. My shop is fairly new and is filled with handmade goodies.
3. A fun fact about me is that my husband and I are getting ready to try for our first baby!
4. One of my favorite things is getting mail. When I go out to the mail box and there’s something for me (that isn’t a solicitation or bill) it thrills me to no end!
1. My names is Tonya and my blog is pinksapphire118.blogspot.com
2. I blog book reviews but hopefully will expand when I have more time to “multi faceted musings of a ????” I haven’t figure it all out yet, haha
3. It seems like no matter what I do I cant get mg hair to stop flipping up at the ends like “that girl”
4. My favorite snack is kettle corn
1. My name is Laura and my blog is called Just For Love: http://www.justforluv.org. My shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/justforluv
2. My blog is all about the things I LOVE : ) God’s love, my walk with Him, my family, my hobbies, crafts/tutorials, recipes, raising funds for missions, you name it! My shop is all about the original handmade fabric flower accessories I make. But, a few other items thrown in turn it into my imaginary/online vintage boutique! The biggest reason I started making handmade goods was to help raise funds/awareness for the orphan and world hunger crisis going on all around us. I am only one person, but I believe one person with Godly determination can make a BIG difference! I prayed for creative ideas on where to start and the rest is history : ).
3. My childhood nickname growing up was Bippy. My family still calls me that to this day!
4. My favorite? Being greeted by a little smiling face, a “Hi Mommy!”, and a big, wet kiss EVERY morning by my two year old son. There’s always something a little magical about that moment each day. I also happen to love Starbucks lattes (who doesn’t?), pretty fabric, big HUGE bags, sunglasses, high heels, skinny jeans, pretty new shades of lip gloss, and snuggles with my Hubb Muffin : )
1. Natalie; http://www.nspottery.etsy.com
2. My shop is filled with handmade pottery and pottery jewelry.
3. I love a rowdy game of dutch blitz!
4. I loooove giving and receiving handmade things!
Beautiful ornaments. Dutch Blitz is new to me. I would love to learn more about it. :)
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Becca – http://thestanleyclan.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? Our lives as “urban missionaries” in inner-city Atlanta :-)
3. share something fun about yourself. Ummm . . . I’m not all that fun – just kidding. But seriously, I’m one of the most disorganized people ever!!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? So many favorites. Mostly diet coke and cheese dip :-)
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Just Me and the Ones that I Love at jenniferbehmer.blogspot.com … etsy under jenniferbehmer … http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenniferbehmer?ref=pr_shop
2. what is your blog or shop about? My blog is about my family, scrapbooking, exercising and other things that I love. I tried to see scrapbooking kits in my shop, but when I tried it nothing sold.
3. share something fun about yourself…I’m addicted to exercise (you can read about that in my fit Friday post every week)
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? I love buying off etsy and scrapbooking!! :)
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Claire Blog : http://www.madefor3.wordpress.com Shop : http://www.madefor3.bigcartel.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? My journey through motherhood (3 girls + number 4 due in 8 weeks) learning to sew and turning my hobby into a business.
3. share something fun about yourself… umm i love to constantly challange myself, i am currently learning how to crochet and would love to make the baby a blanket before its born….
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? finding some time for me :)))
Here are the questions:
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Katy – http://www.facebook.com/pages/lil-alice/123759184304175 (coming soon on 1.11.11 i’m launching a website on weeble.)
2. what is your blog or shop about? i sew aprons, tote bags, lanyards, zip pouches, coin purses, headbands…… all have a signature flower that I make by hand.
3. share something fun about yourself. i have taught myself how to sew and the only pattern i use is for the apron. i make up the rest on my own!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? i love old things that have a story. i have my husbands grandmothers 2 wedding bands that are very antique and delicate looking. i was the last to get dibs on her jewelry and i got them, because nobody else knew the history of them. but she had showed them to me a couple times. i will save them for my 2 sons to use when they are engaged.
Here are the questions:
1. laurie. laurieandmatt.tumblr.com
2. my boyfriend and i. our adventures of living on our own (finally!) fun recipes, family time, hopes and dreams.
3. my life goal is to open my very own cupcake shop in the town i currently live in, red bank, new jersey.
4. i can’t pick just one. my current favorite thing is my keurig i received for christmas. best. coffee. ever. but my all time favorite anything is a band. silverchair.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? My name is Lauren and I blog at http://www.plumfieldshop.blogspot.com and I sell my wares at http://www.plumfieldshop.etsy.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? My blog is about: things I am sewing, my family, and food. I post lots of pictures of food. My shop is full of handmade items- baby blankets, purses, accessories, holiday decorations.
3. share something fun about yourself. I quit my full time job in May 2010 to devote more time to sewing and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! (aside from marrying my husband :))
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
If you asked me this is June, I’d probably come up with a different answer, but since it’s freezing out I’d have to say SOUP. I LOVE to make soup and bread and do it about once a week all winter long.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Danielle; http://www.etsy.com/people/TwoLiliesBoutique
2. what is your blog or shop about? My shop is filled with accessories, mostly for hair. My girls are my driving force behind my creations and not just little girls can wear hair accessories.
3. share something fun about yourself. I used to be REALLY shy as a child. Now an adult, not so much. I am quite the chatty-kathy. I regularly strike up a conversation with strangers.
4. a favorite: Vintage furniture & antique shops, oh! and Cinnamon bears
Gussy/Maggie *whichever you prefer* Thanks, its been fun. BTW I LOVE your hair. :)
1. I’m Alyssa from Adventures of the Stay At Home Mom (http://adventuresofthestayathomemom.com).
2. I love blogging about motherhood, but I often find myself writing about our latest poopy diaper episode.
3. My fun thing is that I’m going to be having another bundle of joy next August!!!
4. One of my favorite things is finding adorable kids clothes/items online!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
http://lavieisbeautiful.blogspot.com/ (Blog)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlelady90 (Shop)
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My little blog is my own place were I can share and document my life! I write because I want to remember who I was when I was 20 someday — if I make someone smile or laugh in the process then I’ve accomplished my goal!
My Etsy shop is just starting. The name Lina & Lacie comes from my two nieces. They make me joyful and I hope that reflects in my handwork.
3. share something fun about yourself.
I’m an art teacher to about 50 students. They keep me busy, but I enjoy every moment of it! I can dress crazy and everyone loves it :) Some days I feel I’m having more fun than the kids. My favorite thing is when my student brings me a piece of art work they’ve done at home! They are crazy ;)
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Well. I could give you the “Buddy the Elf” answer and say that smiling my favorite, but what makes me smile is old things. Like chipped paint on an old, yellow, farm house down here in my sweet south… My brother-in-law says I’m crazy… and it’s probably true… one day I’m going to buy an old barn turn it into a guest house and make him stay in it! Haha!!
I’m Loving your blog!! Very cute. Can I have your life… lol!
1. What is your name and blog/shop URL?
My name is Tiera, and you can find me at http://www.sideculture.com
2. What is your blog or shop about?
My personal blog is about anything from food and creative projects to what’s going on in my life, and even random ramblings, lol!
3. Share something fun about yourself.
I got to sing with Celine Dion once!
4. What is something that’s a “favorite”?
One of my favorite desserts is ice cream mochi, yum :)
hi, friend!
my name is danielle and i blog at take heart. calebdanielle.blogspot.com
my blog is about my life. my savior, my kids, my marriage, my inspirations, my crafts, my recipes, my ups and my downs. my heart.
something fun: i went to sweden, belgium and denmark right after i graduated high school. it was a life changing experience.
favorite: blogs, books, working out, music, your headbands.
1. Hello, I’m Lisa –
2. It’s quite new, actually but right now, mainly focusing on personal style, lifestyle, photography
3. I am a professional “mom” without having my own children! I’ve been working in the child care field for over 5 years so I will totally be ready for my own ittybittys when the time comes!
4. Veggie Chipotle burritos! Gift cards to Chipotle were all I specifically asked for from Santa this year!
how fun, gus! hope to reconnect with you and all the other mn bloggin’ peeps in the new year!
Here are my answers:
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? http://josiahsnest.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? personal blog about being a new mom, wife, and daughter of Christ who helps inspire others to find their creative calling and live their Godly potential! Hoping to finally open my big cartel shop now that I have finally become a stay-at-home mama this week! YAY!!! :)
3. share something fun about yourself: I had my first baby boy last April, and am expecting #2 this May. YIKES. That’s that I can say.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Japanese junk food, handmade anything, coffee, musicals, basset hounds, and baby butts. I’m a mom, okay?
Hi there!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
My blog name is Life Love Laughter & A Pinch of Business and the url is http://lizzylep.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My blog is about life, exercise, my desire to try and learn to like cooking. I’m getting ok. I have a Wednesday feature called What’s on your plate?
3. share something fun about yourself.
I like putting a funny spin on most of my blog posts. Well I try anyway. And I LOVE to be insprired. I am always looking for inspiration. As a matter of fact, you Gussy, have inspired me to want to learn how to sew. (Yes, along with my desire to learn to like to cook) :o)
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
I really enjoy hanging out with family and friends and I love meeting new people. I guess game nights are a current favorite.
I look forward to coming back tomorrow to see what others had to say?
Hey Gus! My name is Kristi. My blog started out as way to keep friends and family updated about the birth of our first son Brady. It is SLOWLY growing in to a place where I write, decompress, process and talk about everyday life. I love to read and have an affection for Starbucks daily! I also travel a ton and choose to be outside any opportunity I can even if I live in snowy Chicago. My favorite things include my kindle, the gym (seriously, I LOVE to go) and organizing/planning things.
HI! I love your idea for creating community. So fun.. what a great group of readers you have!
I’m Dani Nichols, and I blog at . My blog is “the ramblings of a small-town girl in a big city life”.
I worked as a wrangler (hence the name) for several years and still teach horseback riding on the side… I’m a freelance writer full-time. As far as favorites… I love sunsets, the smell of hot dirt after rain, kayaking, fresh haircuts, twinkle lights, strong coffee and free time with my hubby.
1. KaraM at http://www.karamoseby.com
2. The blog is about my life as a new wife and my photographic journeys!
3. About myself? In 1st grade I won the Christian character award…only to have it taken away a few minutes later! Still makes me laugh.
4. My new favorite addiction is fashion blogs!
Oooh fun!
My name is Beth and my blog is http://www.auntbeff.blogspot.com The blog is just about my life in general. It started as a place for me to record things I thought of and weird stuff that happened to me (and believe me, there’s PLENTY of that) and has turned into a way to keep my family/friends up to date on what’s happening with our little boy since many of them don’t see him regularly. Something fun – I used to be an auditor (don’t worry – that’s not the fun part) and my job PAID me to go to places like Australia and Hawaii! I have been so blessed to see so much of the world! Right now my favorite is waking up early, having a cup (or three) of coffee, and listening to my sweet baby boy “talk” to me.
Thanks for doing this! I can’t wait to check out all the other replies!
P.S. Got a “chatty gus” for Christmas from my s-i-l and I LOVE it!
hi! I’m Julie, and my blog is http://www.back2basicsblog.com. I blog about being a SAHM to our 17 month old son, Brayden, my photography interests, recipes, cute finds online, and anything in between. I used to be a teacher’s aide and I really enjoy going back to my former place of work to see everyone and get the chance for some adult conversation! Most substitute teachers might not be able to say that! :) Some of my favorite things are Brayden’s giggles, Peppermint Mocha coffee creamer, a good book, bubble baths, cuddles with my husband, and looking at fashion blogs.
hi my name is keli and i’m a gussy ruffle-aholic.
1. i blog at kidnapped by suburbia.
2. i blog mostly about life with two girls [a preschooler and a baby + loooooads of pictures] with some photography tutorials thrown in for good measure.
3. i can lick my elbows.
4. sitting in the driveway as the summer sun is setting watching my girls play in the front yard. preferably drinking a big mason jar of iced sweet tea. and taking pictures, of course.
I’m totally impressed you can lick your elbows :-) And your favorite sounds just sublime! Love you!
looking forward to going back and reading some comments from others!!
1. Julia – http://www.workwifemomlife.com
2. Faith, family and juggling life as a working mom… although, aren’t all moms working moms?
3. i love scrapbooking, sewing, crafting and oddly, lifting weights!!
4. coffee, coffee and chocolate.
1. Mary Beth (and Laura)- shop>www.TheBlueLadybug.etsy.com, Blog>www.theblueladybugchildrensboutique.blogger.com
2. Our shop: We love creating fun, beautiful and practical baby and children’s items
Our blog: our products, our kids and crafting… We started our blog a couple months ago and are still just getting started. Does anyone here have a shop and blog with a business partner?
3. I watched a movie and ate candy today while folding laundry…all while the baby napped! :)
4. Current faves: I loooove to be snowed in with my family, christmas lights, my NEW walking child, evenings at home with nothing to do, hot drinks, my NEW cutting mat and slippers
1. Kelly – http://www.wildflowersandsage.blogspot.com/
2. I blog about the day to day things that make me happy, music, vintage love, etc.
3. I’m crazy about my iTunes organization, and I’m overly protective (read: defensive) of my music collection.
4. My current favorite thing to do is to make my book wishlist on my nook – I’ll never forget a book I wanted ever again!
love this community, gus! :))
oh gussy what a good idea!
melissa stover of http://afamiliarpath.com
where i write about my family, homeschooling, photography and anything else that comes along in my life.
it took me until i was 40 (this year) to decide to pursue my dream of a photography business.
i love Coke, hate vegetables and i throw away unnecessary lids.
I can’t wait to go back and read the other comments. :)
Here are the questions:
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Morgan – http://www.mamalovespapa.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? My blog is about my life as a wife and mom (of 4!). I love vintage and fashion, sewing, interior decorating, cooking, and baking. I’m, also, a Christian and homeschool (but, I’m not that kind of homeschooling mom! :).
3. share something fun about yourself. I got married at 20, had my first baby at 21, and have had all four of my kids in 5 and a half years (I’m 28 now).
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? 50s era dress (or any pretty dresses, for that matter), thrifting, my bearded husband, my adorable kids, sitting alone in a coffee shop.
Hi guys! I’m Nicole from Simply Created by Cole. My family and friends call me Cole you can too!
1. My blog is simplycreatedbycole.blogspot.com
2. It is a journey of creations, life, and the hope of God. I love sharing about new crafts I’m trying, teaching myself to sew, daily life, and how God shapes those days.
3. Something fun about me….I will pull a “Rachel Ray” when traveling to try and find the great coffee shops/restaurants etc.
4. Favorites? Coffee, Writing and the community from it, learning to sew, my family and friends, photography of nature.
Thanks Gussy for this sharing of community!!!
Hello!
1) Lauren – http://www.joypursuits.blogspot.com
2) It’s mostly about making handmade pretties, things that inspire me, and a love for all things creative!
3) Something fun is that I have recently rediscovered my love for making goals and seeing them happen! 2011 is going to be a great year :)
4) My favorites are a pretty stack of fabric waiting to be made into something, lattes from starbucks, reading under a snuggly blanket, and browsing through creative blogs!
So glad I found your blog a while back, thanks for all the inspiration!
what a fun idea!
1. Shandell http://www.breakingnewground.us
2. I blog about the changes that life throws at me and how we choose to react. Which includes parenting, marriage, stay at home mom/ working at my church/ daycare, day to day, crafts, recipes, reviews, giveaways and whatever else is on my mind.
3. tomorrow is my golden birthday!
4. taking + editing photos and making something out of them is one of my favorite hobbies.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? ….
Jacki .. http://nurturemewhole.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
for now I just write to share my journey in hopes that someone may relate and find their way to Him :)
3. share something fun about yourself.
I am an Auntie to 1 neice and 4 nephews (and 1 baby cookin in mama’s tummy) and it brings me so much joy to see and play with those babies! :)
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4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
getting up in the morning with a hot cup of coffee, Pandora (Praise and Worship), and Google Reader. It always starts my day off right :)
p.s. Maggie A.K.A. “Gussy” is so beautiful and talented and inspires me so much :) thanks Gus!~
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Tara Blog:
http://taradaramadeit.wordpress.com Shops:
http://taradara.bigcartel.com/ http://www.etsy.com/shop/taradara 2.
what is your blog or shop about? Blog: Pretty much everything :) I
like to share a bit about myself and some about my family, and bits
about my craft {sewing}. I also showcase my furniture makeovers as
well. Shop: Handmade Artsy Fartsy fun stuff. I make wallets, card
holders, passport covers, brag book and calendar covers. 3. share
something fun about yourself. I play tag with my little boys in the
house ALL the time. Instead of telling them to slow down, I tell
them, “you better run!” 4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Pirate Cookies. The bummer is that I can only get them in Canada,
so I stock up on them every time I go home. They’re peanut butter
flavoured …. um, YUM!!!!!!! Thank you, Gus, for bringing us
together!!! We can learn so much from one another … and become
more inspired as well!
1. Hi! I’m Kristen from Hope Abound:
http://hopeabound.blogspot.com and
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HopeAbound 2. twin girls, family,
hairbows, sewing adventures and misfortunes, cooking and life 3. I
get to dance around the room and be all silly like everyday…twin
girls smiling back and laughing gives me the perfect excuse to call
myself a quirky, crazy lady. 4. I {heart} watching my girls
discover.
Hey Kristin! Your twins are getting so big!! Love the pin I bought from you. :)
1. My etsy shop is http://www.gingiber.etsy.com &
my blog is http://www.gingibersnap.com 2. I sell fun little doodles
in my Gingiber Etsy Shop. My blog is mostly about my home life,
food that I enjoy, and my daughter, Violet. 3. My mother kept my
hair permed from the time I was 2 until I was 14! Eesh! (not sure
if that is fun). Oh, I used to manage a Starbucks Coffee Shop!
Caffeine is definitely fun! 4. A favorite of mine is Living Etc
Magazine! I got a subscription for Christmas!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
My name is Jenn and my blog is More the Murrayer {www.morethemurrayer.com}. I have an etsy shop in the works but Shhhhh…we don’t talk about that much because it’s, well, empty and I’m still afraid to stock it. ;)
2. what is your blog or shop about?
Happy places and bits of fun! Or, if you’re looking for a more specific answer: a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I have a bit of an A.D.D. thing going on over there. And over here. And everywhere. Mostly it’s at catch all for everything I love ~ you’ll find music, all kinds of kids/family stuff, poems and scriptures, with some book reviews and links to other cool places thrown in.
3. share something fun about yourself.
Had to turn to my middlest little for this one. She says I am fun “because [I am] creative and like to do fun things like making jewelry and sewing and arts and crafts. Oh! And sometimes we like to go on nature walks.”
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
I like to pass the buck when it’s time to talk about myself. {See #3 above. LOL}
No, seriously, a cup of coffee or tea with a little while to read or sew is favorite little piece of heaven.
So excited about this post Maggie! Can’t wait to check out
all these awesome blogs and shops! :) Been looking for online
community. You are so great! 1. Doing a personal blog and a
business blog with my business partner. We might be changing that.
Until then… http://www.christanicoleandjohnrobert.blogspot.com
(personal), http://www.keeperzcreations.blogspot.com (business),
http://www.etsy.com/keeperz (our shop) 2. Our blog (both) is about
living a creative life with our families. Just life in general too.
Our shop consists of playable or wearable crochet items. Mostly
kids stuff right now, but also some adult. 3. Hmm…I love a good
cup of tea with friends. I’m quite social and an over analyzer. 4.
Snuggling with my sweet family in bed on a Saturday morning.
Nothing beats that for me these days, especially with number three
due in 3 months! Although, a good movie, a crochet project and a
cup of tea are also pretty awesome :)
So excited about this post Maggie! Can’t wait to check out all these awesome blogs and shops! :) Been looking for online community. You are so great!
1. Doing a personal blog and a business blog with my business partner. We might be changing that. Until then… http://www.christanicoleandjohnrobert.blogspot.com (personal), http://www.keeperzcreations.blogspot.com (business), http://www.etsy.com/keeperz (our shop)
2. Our blog (both) is about living a creative life with our families. Just life in general too. Our shop consists of playable or wearable crochet items. Mostly kids stuff right now, but also some adult.
3. Hmm…I love a good cup of tea with friends. I’m quite social and an over analyzer.
4. Snuggling with my sweet family in bed on a Saturday morning. Nothing beats that for me these days, especially with number three due in 3 months! Although, a good movie, a crochet project and a cup of tea are also pretty awesome :)
I’m a little late, but I’ll jump in anyway! :)
I’m Jacky, and you’ll find me blogging at The Sweetest Petunia {http://sweetestpetunia.blogspot.com} My blog is all about capturing the sweet moments in life, finding inspiration along the way. Something fun about me? Um, I have a collection of coffee mugs that keeps growing & growing. I’ve already told the sweetheart that we won’t need to buy mugs when we get married! Obviously, I love curling up with a cup of coffee, browsing blogs, handmade inspiration…I also love to sew and crochet. Good literature is a must! Pretty much, I’m just a girl with a blog, who loves beauty, creativity & community.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Tawnya / drawntotheflame.blogspot.com with a possible etsy shop coming next year
2. what is your blog or shop about? Me. Really. I’m a freelance writer and use the space for writing, family, random stuff. And music. ALWAYS with the music.
3. share something fun about yourself. I’m always stumped at this question…
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? I’m a sucker for Nine West shoes. I’m such a hippie a lot of the time, but shoes and clothes and pretty things? Sigh…
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? The name’s Simply Sarah-Anne; what’s yours? :) Here’s the URL:http://www.simplysarahanne.blogspot.com/
2. what is your blog or shop about? I blog about the pictures I take, family events, and the normal things I do day-to-day.
3. share something fun about yourself. I’m a spitting image of my dad. Like, I look so like him that I’ve been called a mini-Tom (his name). But I also look like my mom when I make faces. Apparently in our family we make faces to convey our feelings/opinions.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Gussy’s blog, of course! :) No, blogging is obv. but I also love to take pictures from weird angles and read.
1. Hi my name is Melissa and my blog is http://www.mkgrubergirls.blogspot.com/ and my shop is http://www.twolittletots.bigcartel.com/.
2. My blog is a place for me to keep family and friends updated about our life and also a place where I share tips about parenting, organizing and just life in general. I do a shop update once a week as well that either features a new items or other great little handmade shops. Two Little Tots is my on line shop, which is where I sell handmade goodies for babies, tots and moms!
3. Something fun about me…I am an only child and I am married into a huge family and I have twin girls!
4. A favorite of mine is having a little bit of quiet time each day with a cup of yummy tea and something good to read…that doesn’t happened too much, with 3 years olds running around all of the time!
hello –
1. My name is Mary and my **brand new** shop is bumbleberrystitch.etsy.com – no blog yet, but hopefully in the new year :)
2. My shop is (slowly) getting stocked with modern patchwork accessories & gifts.
3. Something fun… tomorrow I will be celebrating my 6th wedding anniversary with my sweet husband.
4. A “favorite”? (I can’t pick just one) – sewing, sewing, sewing! also, vintage sewing machines, vintage linens & dishes & glassware, blueberries, quilt shops…
Thank you Gussy! for your wonderful blog and for sharing your story and for creating community…
1. Penny M @ http://www.crazymrsm.wordpress.com
2. I suppose my blog is about life, love and the search for happiness. Basically, it’s about my husband and myself living on a farm and trying to be healthy people.
3. Something fun? We are kind of like pioneer people. Except that I shop online :)
4. My favorite thing is…learning a new craft thing and using it! Right now, it’s knitting and crocheting.
Thanks for doing this!
OMG, I’m never gonna get anything done with all these new blogs to read!
1/ I’m Janie at http://www.hedgecombers.com
2/ Life on a small farm in Cornwall, UK. I also sew and make and sell through a few local retailers with an online shop coming soon.
3/ I (often) pick out pieces of my vintage fabric collection, look at them then put them back cos I’m too scared to cut them!
4/ Snuggling on a Sunday morning.
1. Hi! I’m mrs lusher from Life with the Lushers http://lifewiththelushers.com
2. Food, beer, wine & all the fun that comes along with experimenting in the kitchen & exploring good booze.
3. While on our honeymoon, my husband & I crashed a charity function at one of our favorite breweries, just so we could taste the brewpub exclusives!
4. Popcorn. Even though the husband & I are pretty good cooks, I will forgo a full meal to eat a HUGE bowl of stove cooked popcorn. I can also be {fairly easily} bribed into going to movies I could care less about with the promise of popcorn when we get there.
1. I’m Marixa from Life on Purpose at http://www.marixawillis.com
2. My blog is about inspiring others to be purposeful in all of their life, decisions, crafting, parenting, decorating, life…
3. My hubby and I met, dated, engaged and were married all within 9 months. We’ve been married for 12 years (in 2 weeks).
4. I love pretty glass, be it stemware, bowls, vases, chandleiers. I love all of it!
1. http://www.littlebirdcreations.blogspot.com & http://www.littlebirdcreations.etsy.com
2. blog: crafting, family, Russia (adoption) and little bits of this and that. Shop: whimsical handmade items!
3. I’ve recently entered the world of triathlons and plan on completing my second this June.
4. A good cup of coffee with a friend, Jane Austen, riding bikes with my son, dark chocolate, my daughters giggle…
1. I’m Kate, & I blog at SuburbanSweetheart.com. I also sell jewelry at Andpaperhearts.etsy.com.
2. My blog is about whatever I darnn well feel like writing about! It started out chronicling my move from Ohio to D.C., but three years later, it’s also chronicled my move back! I try to keep it light & funny & observational.
3. I have never eaten a hamburger. And no, I’m not a vegetarian.
4. Grilled cheese! I love all grilled cheese – whether it’s American on a bagel or something fancier on ciabatta, I LOVE GRILLED CHEESE.
I love grilled cheese, too! have you ever tried doing it this way: Brushed with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil & layered with gouda & provolone cheese. Encrusted with crushed rosemary & drizzled with a touch of honey. yum. yes, yum.
W to the O to the W. That sounds delicious!
Oh my gosh, this sounds INCREDIBLLLE.
Both those ways sound delish! Growing up we always ate grilled cheese layered with my grandfathers homemade Italian hot peppers! I’m vegan now so that is one thing I do really miss! You girls have my mouth watering at 10:15 pm! Thanks! Maybe I’ll go eat a piece of lettuce or a seed or something haha.
I don’t know why I said ‘both’ those ways sound good, I need to go to bed! ; )
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Hi! I’m Jill from Spoils of Wear – http://www.spoilsofwear.blogspot.com is the blog.
2. what is your blog or shop about? It’s a life and style blog! Mostly about my personal style, (bargain) shopping, and random happenings of life.
3. share something fun about yourself. I have a shoe addiction and love anything pickled.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Jesus, marriage, my sweet baby Pug puppy, fashion, shopping, girlfriends, lemon tea, mint chocolate, brinner (breakfast for dinner), music and…did I mention shopping?
1. taralynnthomas.wordpress.com
2. it’s neglected ;) sewing and life in KY
3. i have a twin sister. i just got a serger for christmas. i wish i had enough time i sell what i sew. gussy’s story makes me so excited for the possiblity.
4. polka dots and kittens. babies. family
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Hi, I’m Andrea and my blog is http://www.livingchangerously.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My blog is about changing the things about myself that need a changing and bringing everyone along for the ride.
3. share something fun about yourself.
I dont’ know if this is fun..but I grew up in NY and ended up living in Minnesota. So I am a new yorker at heart and try to bring that out every once in a while. Especially my accent, it is a fun party game.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Anything handmade for my daughter…I am obsessed with handmade clothes, dolls, toys. Etsy is an obsession.
What fun! I love the online community and all the friends I have made because of it!
1. Charissa ~ Mimi’s Babies ~ http://www.mimisbabies.etsy.com
2. Custom Cuteness! Crochet flowers, headbands, hats, and custom birthday shirts to name a few!
3. I have three boys and a nephew, but my favorite things to make are for little girls. :)
4. Movie Night! Every Friday night, my hubby and I sit down to watch a movie with all the boys. They drag in blankets and pillows and cuddle up for some quiet family time.
1. Our blog is http://bumblebee-and-sophie.blogspot.com/
Our etsy shop is http://www.etsy.com/shop/BumblebeeandSophie
2. Our blog is about our lives, Cindy (Mom), Sarah (daughter), Sophie (granddaughter). We make little girl clothes (Cindy) and accessories (Sarah). We have fun working together and creating one of a kind little girl clothes.
3. My (Cindy) husband likes to plan mystery dates and weekends away, all I get is the weather report, so I know what to pack.
4. I like all things fabric, I love to go shopping for fabric, like touching it and folding it and stacking it. Sometimes I think I like buying and organizing more than I do creating with what I have bought…
Would love to meet other New Hampshire bloggers!!
I’m a day late since i have been super sick :(
1. Jenelle http://www.scottandjenhappenings.blogspot.com {everyday is a new adventure is the title}
2. i started the blog when scott and i got engaged as a way to keep in touch with our families and friends. My parents were in guam, they are now in minnesota. his parents are in Michigan. it shows all the fun things we do, our adventures, my hopes and dreams and where i hope to bring my career with starting a family and a husband in the military.
3. i realized over the last year that i am not the corporate type and love the idea of having a job that is all about being creative and fun. realizing this has helped me to embrace my creative side.
4. my favorite place to eat is the cheesecake factory! i just love it there! the hubs and i go there for all kinds of special occasions, including after our first wedding at the court house :)
1. My name is Nicole, and my blog is http://gidgetgoeshome.com. {I also have a etsy shop that is on hold right now (Fresh Hope) and I’m the editor of http://simpleorganic.net}
2. My blog started out with primarily my thoughts on green living, but now it is mostly a journal of my craftiness, lots of homemade ice cream {and other recipes}, inspiration/encouragement and basically the not-quite-daily life of a San Diego mom. :)
3. Something fun… I also started a website called SurfMamas.com where moms can connect with other moms who surf. :) I live in a beach town and would be happy with summer all year.
4. ice cream! a few other favorites are anything handmade, photogaphy, reading, and watching movies and baseball.
This is so fun, Gussy. I’ve been following you on twitter for a while but don’t think I have left a comment before, so, Hi! xoxo
1. my blog is hurrayitsmegan.blogspot.com and i am, of course, megan
2. the blog is about my thoughts and adventures of being a stay at home mom and wife. the new year i am going to try and focus it a bit more and start talking more about crafting/knitting/sewing and different things i love. i’m even going to try and open an etsy shop with my sister!
3. something fun about myself… i taught myself how to knit from books and you-tube videos. not the easiest path ever, but if i can teach myself that way, anyone can learn! now i knit, knit, knit all of the time.
4. a favorite… i love the outdoors. hiking, camping and just simple walks. it’s about this time of winter that i am ready for the sun to come back so i can go out and play! but, i usually just bundle up and work with the elements.
hope you stop by!
1.my blog is palfreymansjourney.blogspot.com
2.my blog is about my family and the small adventures that we have everyday.. learning to enjoy the journey of life and learning to live in the “NOW”
3. something fun about myself….i refuse to grow up.:) still love to watch cartoons, tom and jerry is my favorite.
4. what is something that is a favorite….music is a favorite of mine, cant go a day without it. i believe we all have a soundtrack to our life and i think that is pretty rad!
http://palfreymansjourney.blogspot.com :)
I love this! so excited to read the other comments!
1. Hi I’m Loren and my blog is http://sitandstayawhile.blogspot.com and I also have a small side business called The Peach Room!
2. I love to spout of about what’s happening in my ever-changing life; whether good, great, ugly, crafty, or down right ridiculous.
3. I’m starting SEMINARY at Dallas Theological Seminary in January for Counseling and I’m also ‘teaching’ myself Russian. We’ll see how all of that goes!
4. All time fave, hands down, a DP from sonic (during their happy hour of course).
brilliant post! i bookmarked this and can’t wait to keep checking back. :)
Here are the questions:
1. my name is rachel! and you can visit my blog & shop at http://www.cucuco.com :)
2. i sell handsewn flowers & blog about all things crafty + lovely.
3. i have a great addictive personality & can listen to the same song on repeat for hours on end.
4. my favorite verse is galatians 5:6b. <3
1) My blog is http://www.mamamichie.com and I’m Michaela
2) I blog about my family and our life – the good, the bad and sometimes the ugly. I’ve also been known to throw in the occasional tutorial.
3) something fun about me… I have crafters ADD – I see something that I want to make and start the project, but have a hard time completing it. I have learned how to knit and crochet that way though, so it’s not all bad!
4) favorite of mine… reading, I love my Kindle =)… and crafting, I may be ADD about it, but I love crafting!
1. http://www.shaggybaggy.com
2. repurposed totes and a life with purpose
3. I have 3 teenage girls – all in highschool
4. I love golden gopher basketball and getting together with friends
1. Hi, i’m Stephanie at http://theleakysippy.blogspot.com
2.my blog is about me, my life, and all the spunk & sass i spit! lol
3.i am sewing my first pair of pj pants ever! and they are for ME!
4. Diet Coke. i’m trying to cut down on my caffeine intake but i LOVES me some Diet Coke in the morning!
can’t wait to go through the rest of the comments to meet some of you!
Hi Gussy! Thanks for a wonderful opportunity to share! Happy New Year to you!
1. What is your name and blog? – I’m Carrie (Cares) and I have a blog with my mom (Mimi) – http://fromwhichthingsgrow.blogspot.com
2. What is your blog about? – Our blog is a food and lifestyle blog. We share recipes, how – to’s, family/animal stories and thoughts.
3. Something fun about yourself. – I was a dj on my college radio station and had a morning show with my best friend. Why we chose a morning show, I’ll never know! Too early!
4. A “favorite”? Cooking for family and friends – it’s so satisfying to hear, “Wow! That was delicious.” And, singing my favorite tunes, loud and proud, while driving alone in the car. I know I could have been a rock star…uhmmm, maybe!
1. http://www.expectingapeanut.blogspot.com
2. My blog is mostly about being a twenty-something single mama and the day to day life of a 2 year old. I also talk about a lot of random things and my job as a pediatric nurse working the night shift.
3. I’m horribly sarcastic and frequently say/write things without thinking. But I never leave you wondering what I’m thinking right?
4. My absolute favorite is summertime. Big sunglasses, iced tea, sun-kissed skin. I love summer evenings by the water more than anything.
Oh goodness, I’m going to spend a long time reading 200 comments!!
1. http://www.growwithgraces and http://www.ourlifestoriesblog.wordpress.com
2. Grow – about becoming the person I want to be, with an emphesis on parenting. Our Life Stories – about digital scrapbooking, my Heritage Makers business and recording your personal history.
3. Your story inspired this one: my husband one my engagement ring by writing a letter about me to a local radio station.
4. My favorite thing is to sit on the dock at our rental cabin and let my hair dry in the sun.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? http://www.hipchickscrafttoo.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? It’s where I share my love of all things creative. Where I share free tutorials and share latest techniques. It’s where I go to share all my creative energy.
3. share something fun about yourself? I’ve written 10 novels…no, I’ve not sent them to any publishers…yet.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? The beach on a sunny day. I would do or give up anything to spend the day at the beach.
1. My name is Annette and my blog is http://www.designsbyarose.com I also have an Etsy shop opening on Jan 1: http://www.designsbyarose.etsy.com
2. My blog is about the crafty things I make, furniture or item makeovers, my daughter’s adventures in modeling and acting, and life in general.
3, Something about me…I am happily married to the man of my dreams and we share the same birthday (even though he’s 2 years older). I have an amazingly talented and beautiful daughter (I know I’m biased!) who has already been in a national commercial, a few local commercials, and just shot for the cover of a biblical magazine!
4. A favorite…sitting back and reading blog posts from my bloggy friends!
WOW!! How cool! I can’t wait to check out so many inspiring women’s blogs :)
1. My name is Whitney and I’ve recently started a business called Frames and Names on Etsy. The address is http://www.etsy.com/shop/framesandnames.
2. My shop features custom art work featuring names. My signature art is last names with anniversary year (example: Marano established 2007). I also do names for nurseries and kids rooms.
3. I consider myself a great “re-creator.” I’m really good at re-creating a look from a magazine or model home in my own house for much cheaper. I also have created some of the artwork in our house.
4. One of my favorite things is to wake up super early on a Saturday morning, eat breakfast, do a task that I hate, then reward myself by going back to bed and catching up with my DVR/napping.
1. I’m Emily, and my blog is at http://imnotthatpregnant.blogspot.com.
2. I blog about life as a mom and lawyer and other assorted randomness.
3. The number of kids’ books that I’m currently able to recite from memory is slightly embarrassing.
4. Diet Coke, wine, and pizza.
1. Leigh over at http://www.funkyfaithgirl.com
2. right now it’s all about my faith, family, and my adventures as a SAHM of 2 autistic children, as well as my different crafts I love to do!
3.I start all sorts of projects and don’t always get them done. I never considered myself good at crafts until others started telling me so, so I’m starting to share them.
4. A favorite would be a cold rainy day, inside snuggled in a chair by the window with a starbucks, blanket and my laptop. Of course my children would be quietly playing somewhere else and my husband napping on the couch without snoring :)
1.catatan si hijau— sihijau.wordpress.com
2. short story, reflection and poem
3. sometimes i ask some question spontaneous and sometime is a stupid question ^^
4. i love writing some story, watching movie, and reading people blog about fashion, food, handmade, interior home, and every blog! ^^
1. http://www.virginiamd.wordpress.com and http://www.ginnymae.wordpress.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? 1-life, church, kids 2-my crafty fun
3. I met my husband shopping in his gear shop and decided not to move to Honduras. Super cheesy story that’s right out of a Lifetime movie (airport and all).
4. favorite – snuggling with my 2 kiddos, dark chocolate, a fantastic cup of coffee, the beach, hiking trips with the hubby, and of course my wind down time in my sewing room.
1. hi! i’m becca. i run hugs&kisses designs (http://hugsandkissesdesigns.bigcartel.com) and you can find me chatting about the shop and our life at just one more trip (http://justonemoretrip.blogspot.com)
2. in my shop, you can find all sorts of cute & modern items for baby (and sometimes adults!). as for the blog, if you like random, then that’s most likely what you’ll find there.
3. i’m terribly inquisitive. & very shy upon meeting people (no worries, i warm up quickly). also? a redhead with a passion for all things creative. except cooking. i just can’t get into it.
4. i really, really enjoy knitting. i don’t do it a lot, but it’s a different sort of creative outlet for me that doesn’t require a whole lot of concentration. which is sometimes good… you know, to just zone out and create…
1. http://www.allthings-jane.com
2. My blog is where I share my life: what I’m baking, what I’m pondering, what’s inspiring me, what I’m creating. My shop is where I share the result of my passion for organization + travel + earrings + cute all bundled up into travel earring holders.
3. I’m endlessly curious, so the projects I want to create/blogs I want to read/hobbies I want to master/food I want to eat are likewise endless. Once my kitchen goal was to create homemade Cracklin’ Oat Bran (haven’t given up yet!) but it’s been shifted to mastering the art of bread baking.
4.Can there be 3 somethings? Sunbeams. Chocolate Chip Cookies. Belly Laughs.
I am a little late to the party, but I made it!
1. Blog – http://missionalmamassoul.blogspot.com/
2. It is a personal blog about God, missions, adoption, homeschooling, memes, giveaways, and just whatever.
3. I live in Bolivia and my family is from 3 continents.
4. I heart cafe con leche (coffee with milk)
1. Gina Parker –
my “personal” blog – still floundering on it’s “direction” is called
the Mrs. { http://gina-parker.blogspot.com } and my business is
Parker PR Online – http://www.parkerpronline.com
I am a devoted small business supporter, homeschooling, WAHM of four girls – who turned her passion for supporting others online into a business. Staying affordable and creating FUN buzz are my trademarks.
I love to embrace everyday moments as something special
and i am a HUGE fan of polkas, cake stands, diet Coke and chocolate.
i hope to move someplace warmer year round sometime sooner than later. {born, raised and living in MA}.
i l♥ve snail mail – and would LOVE some new/more
penpals if any of you are interested in trading addresses. :)
1. Blog – oursomethingnew.wordpress.com
2. I blog about our life as newlyweds…all the new things we’re learning/doing and the fun we are having in our new life together! We don’t take ourselves too seriously and we laugh a lot.
3. I lived in India one summer. Hope to go back someday!
4. I’m a huge reader. I love when I find an author that I can’t put down!
Hola amigas! :-) I’m new to the blogging world, but so excited about all the fun creative gals I’ve met so far!
1 – oscarandsteph.blogspot.com & http://www.etsy.com/shop/stefiek
2 – As of now my blog is severely neglected. But my goal for 2011 is to get it up & running again.:-)
3 – This past year the Huz & I welcomed our 1st child & a month later moved from the city to a small town in Western Nebraska. We are loving the small town life & are learning the art of being parents.
4 – One of my all time favorite things is a small town auction. So entertaining & so many fun treasures!
1. Mackenzie @ whatevergatsby.wordpress.com :)
2. I write about loveliness, nerdiness, and all around the things I love. And random travels to cities I’ve never been to, by myself. That accidentally happens quite a bit :)
3.I have a tattoo of the dewey decimal number for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I’m not joking. I really do. :)
4. Puppy kisses. And Plane tickets. And lavender scented EVERYTHING.
:)
yes, I’m late.
but I’ve so enjoyed reading about all of you and looking at your shops/blogs.
here’s a lil bit about me:
1. my name is Mary Kathryn and I blog at http://www.mathewsfamilyhappenings.blogspot.com
2. my blog is about the craziness that is our lives (the hubs and I have 3 kiddos, 2 of which were born 12 months apart. yep. it’s crazy around here), crafty goodness, organizing tips that work for us, thrifty finds, lots about poo (we have 2 babies…), and any other randomness that comes to mind at the time. I make a little bit of everything and am hoping to start selling online soon. As of now, just selling as I get orders from people I know.
3. I have a degree in musical theatre and direct for a theatre company in town. I also LOVE to be onstage as much as possible, which is super-hard with 3 kiddos, but we are blessed to live close to family who love to babysit. I was recently in the AL stage premiere of Hairspray as Velma.
4. I love GOD, my hubs and kiddos, a good book, coffee, blogs, coffee, and blogs
1. My name is Dena and I blog at heathanddena.blogspot.com
2. My blog documents the daily life of our family of 4. It’s an easy way for me to share the thousands of pictures I take. I used to be a scrapbooker, but my blog has replaced that and I’ll have each year printed into a book. I also throw in some craftiness, photography, and home projects.
3. I’ve recently developed a love for skinny jeans and leggings….things I never thought I’d own.
4. One of my most favorite things is the beach. I could sit in the sun for hours…and I do!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? My main blog is Many Little Blessings (http://www.manylittleblessings.com) and I have an Etsy shop – Just a Tiny Owl (http://www.justatinyowl.com)
2. what is your blog or shop about? Blog: Whatever comes to mind. Typically household management, family life, faith, crafts, etc. Shop: Mixed media art, typography, prayer prints, etc.
3. share something fun about yourself: I just got home from a 17 day vacation, which is the longest vacation I’ve ever been on. (My husband thought that was the longest he had gone without working since he was around 13.)
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Getting my to do list done
1. Diane from Something Diane Made – http://www.etsy.com/shop/somethingdianemade
2. It’s about cozy, warm, and yet cute items. Something to make the winter blues bearable.
3. I am mis-places northern, and Michigan will always be home in my heart.
4. Green and polka dots :)
Here are the questions:
1. connie http://www.circlelinestudio.com http://www.circlelinestudio.bigcartel.com http://www.circlelinestudio.blogspot.com
2. My shop is about creating fun whimsical decals for the home or office.
3. I LOVE to travel…have passport will travel.
4. I use my ereader every day. My hubb’s is a channel flicker so I tend to curl up on the couch to read while he flicks his way through the channels.
1 I’m Jess and my blog is Tenpenny Splendid at tenpennysplendid.com
2 My blog is about food, crafts, fashion, and life.. my soon-to-be shop will be for printmaking and maybe some crocheted goods!
3 I have my degree in graphic design but decided corporate design wasn’t for me so I’m going back to school for my master’s in education and doing design on the side!
4 something that’s a favorite is fall.. I love walking around small towns in the surrounding suburbs with a warm drink and lots of layers on : )
What an awesome idea! I love that you’re supporting and spreading the word about so many artsy-crafty-super-cool girls here.
1. My Choosing Beauty blog is at http://www.choosingbeauty.com and my Etsy shop is at http://www.etsy.com/shop/choosingbeauty. Come see me!
2. Choosing Beauty is all about finding & celebrating the miracles in every day. It’s the little things that make this life so grand!
3. My name is pronounced “leeev” and my first book is due out in October 2011! Wheeeee!
4. I’m hopelessly addicted to American Idol. And chocolate.
1. Hi! I’m Kristi from Creative Kristi
2. My blog is about all my sewing/crafting adventures as well as being a military wife, a mother & trying to be green/frugal!
3. I am terrified of the ocean. I grew up right on the coast and will NOT swim in it to this day!
4. I love my coffee every morning & snuggling up under the blankets on the couch. My favorite thing about blogging is connections! :)
1. My name is Shelby! http://www.shelbyisrad.wordpress.com
2. My blog is just my thoughts and feelings on life.
3. I am a college student but when not home I live on a farm with my grandparents and 80 chickens
4. books, needtobreathe, chocolate, needtobreathe, reading blogs, daydreaming
1. Hi, I’m Trish and my blog is http://twopeasinapoddesigns.com. I have a link to my shop from there.
2. My blog is about me, my life as a designer and adventures in entering into the textile industry.
3. I’ve never done anything related to theater, TV or the lot yet, I was just cast in a new PBS show called It’s Sew Easy as one of the experts. Yikes – seriously CRAZY!
4. Favorite or addiction? I love to treat myself to a Starbucks coffee at least once a week and adore snuggling with my kids on a snowy day when we are stuck inside.
1. My name is Tricia and I blog at The Awbrey Family blog… http://awbreyfam.blogspot.com
2. My blog is about our family :) My hubby is in the Navy and we have a 2 year old son with a little girl on the way so those are my main topics of interest!
3. I am so double jointed, I can put both legs behind my head! Even at 6 1/2 months pregnant I can still get one leg back there…
4. I LOVE the smell of violet. & of course kisses from my hubby and son!
Stephanie here, and my blog is lovelifeandbabies.com (soon to have a name change) and my shop is Phinnie & Pais http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhinnieandPais
2. My blog is about all things baby and kiddo’s from fashion/nurseries/photography/birthday parties and more, and some how- to crafts. My shop is about creating all things cutesie for kiddo’s and some things for mom’s too!
3. I’m vegan, not sure if that’s super interesting, but my friends say i live off of grass and twigs (so not true) ; )
4. I love a good cup of tea and some Law and Order SVU
1. Hi my name is Melissa I own an organic skin care line http://www.nourishbabyorganics.com & I blog at http://www.thenourishednest.com.
2. At my shop I offer organic washes, balms and oil in an assortment of lavender, coconut, sweet orange and eucalyptus scent. The line is made for babies but adults love it too!
I also blog about parenting, life, business and things that make me happy. :)
3. I have a wild imagination and probably think of a new business idea daily.
4. Taking a drive through the country and stopping off at hole in the wall places to shop or eat is one of my favorite things to do. I love an adventure!
1. My name is Sara, I don’t have a blog or shop, but I am on twitter @SaraLang
2. hopefully I’ll start a food blog soon!
3. I’m red green colorblind
4. Baking cookies and snail mail are two of my favorite things — any given night, you can usually find me baking for my coworkers and writing letters while the cookies are in the oven.
gussy…!!! you always think of some great things.
your answer for #2 sounds just like you…and i don’t even know you that well…yet.
you have helped me think about my small business (etsy) business more then any one else with your blog/biz posts! so many many thanks!
1. my blog: thisblessednest.blogspot.com my etsy: bagfullofposies.etsy.com
2. everyday bags made into whimsical fun. posies, buntings, ric rac, personal monogramming, blog name monogramming, vintage inspired & grain sack inspired bags.
3. i am more creative when my craft room is a mess, then when it’s cleaned. i love to think out of the box. hate being normal.
4. it a rare thing but a huge fave of mine is a girls night out. chips n dip, wearing fun stuff, laughing. it truly is one of the best things in life.
so excited about this community!
kellie
This is so fun!
1. My blog: gnomepreacher.blogspot.com
2. The blog began as a way to keep my family informed when I lived away from home for a year of internship. I loved blogging so much that it continues and includes everything from random thoughts, to favorite links, to life, to the crafts in which I dabble! I’m giving serious thought to beginning a small sort of crafting enterprise … ! (Your story is so inspiring, Gussy!)
3. Something fun? I graduate from graduate school in May and will be ordained as a pastor!
4. Favorite? String cheese and discovering new blogs to follow.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Mandy {Indiana} from http://makingmemoriesofuschadandmandy.blogspot.com/ Making Memeories of Us
2. what is your blog or shop about? Right now…I’m just getting started. Blogging about anything and everything. Hoping to start up an etsy shop sometime soon! :)
3. share something fun about yourself. i am one of those teachers that can’t find a job…i wish i had my own classroom. so until then, subbing is the way to go, right? :)
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? dove chocolates…mmm
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Shasta of http://www.scriptedbyshasta.blogspot.com and http://www.mrslooper.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
Scripted by Shasta is about me and my role in this great big world. I share my thoughts, frustrations, inspirations, goals, personal writing, etc. The other website is about my role as an educator of our future generations. I spend way more time on Scripted and need to spend more on my classroom blog, but it’s getting there.
3. share something fun about yourself.
My husband and I had one date and then decided to get married. We’ve been married for almost 13 years. One of our favorite things to do is take old fashioned road trips. Each time we cross a state line, we have a sound effect.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Coca-Cola that has been bottled in Mexico an sweetened with cane sugar! YUM!
Oh fun! I’d love to connect with more bloggers this year as well!
1. My name is anna and you can find me at http://dearfriendblog.com
2. my blog is about this, that, and everything in between. It’s about the little things that inspire me, food that I make, stuff that I do, fashion that I like, and friends and family!
3. I teach first grade and I love reading children’s books.
4. Chocolate is definitely a favorite. Lots and lots of it!
xo.
Hey!
–I own Donna’s Decembers over at http://www.donnasdecembers.etsy.com and the matching blog: http://www.donnasdecembers.blogspot.com
–I feature crocheted items hand stitched by me plus share little tid bits about being a newly wed, a high school English teacher, and all around yarn hog.
–I am so much like a cat it is almost sad. I could just sit with my face toward the sun with my eyes closed for HOURS.
–You can’t beat fresh fruit in early spring. Talk about hopefulness!
1. Hi, I’m Rachel from alliaskforanymore.blogspot.com
2. My blog is just a little place about my life and I’m trying to make it a reflection of my faith as well this year.
3.Um, something fun about me…I am an absolute addict when it comes to reading. Libraries are dangerous places for me. I always wished I could have told the security guards at my university library not to let me near the fiction section during finals, but alas.
4. My favorite tv show is Gilmore Girls. I love love love it.
1. Hi there! I’m Monique.
2.I have 2 blogs, a personal blog about my everyday life as a wife, working gal and mommy- http://whimsyandskinnedknees.blogspot.com
I also have another blog about making your house/apt feel like home, plus a little fashion just for fun. http://www.domesticnestidiary.com
3. I love a book and magazine addiction. I suscribe to about 15 magazines and I am compulsive book shopper.
4. one of my favorite things to do, is to go to the beach.
Hi I’m Michelle. Blog: http://www.lovelybym.blogspot.com Shop/Website: http://www.twigcreative.com
My husband and I run our shop/website Twig and we not only share our passion for the art of creation with wood toys, jewelry, and art prints but we do weekly artist features; so email us if you are creative [which i’m sure you are] and we’ll highlight you!
I am a mom of an almost one year old little girl and I get to stay home with her all day + run our little business. It equals happiness.
I absolutely love coffee shops for the atmosphere [i don’t drink coffee] so hot chocolate is a fave, I love the handmade movement, Going for walks, Reading enticing books, and Changing my house decor way too frequently!
this is so fun!
1. i’m kim at http://www.ohsweetjoy.com
2. life, faith, sewing, shopping, diy tutorials
3. i’ve been to new zealand, malaysia, the maldives, africa, france, mexico, and hopefully one day greece. i love to travel with my adventurous husband :)
4. sewing while listening to oldies is my favorite thing in the world…especially if there’s a bag of swedish fish beside me!
Here are the questions:
1. i’m ashley, my shop is: ashleynicolecarter.etsy.com & my blog is thecartercasa.blogspot.com
2. creativity, color, faith, inspiration the day to day adventures of being a military family
3. my husband and i have been married just 2.5 years and have lived in 4 states & 5 cities (going on state #5!) it’s a fun adventure!
4. coffee dates with the hubby are always my favorite :)
1. I’m Jenna :) my blog is {http://www.inspiredbyjenna.blogspot.com} my etsy shop #1 is Sweet Baby Creations {http://www.inspiredbyjenna.etsy.com} and my etsy shop #2 is The Nested Pearl {http://www.thenestedpearl.etsy.com}
2. My blog is about my life as a stay at home mommy of 3, sewing, crafting, and mommying. My shop Sweet Baby Creations is shop with handmade sewn goodies for babies and mamas, and my shop The Nested Pearl is everything else: headbands, pillows, clutches, purses.
3. i host a group called *craftymama night* at my house once a month where all my crafty friends come and we craft it up, drink wine and chit chat and inspire one another.
4. i love coffee, wine, hot glue guns, *fabric*, #hashtags, sparkly eye shadow, cheetos and peanut butter m&m’s
1. Hi! I’m Kristin. My blog is http://themclendonwhereabouts.blogspot.com and my etsy shop is http://kristinmclendon.etsy.com
2. My blog started as a way for our family to keep up with us as we were moving to the big city of Atlanta. It’s evolved over the past 3 years to still keeping up with our whereabouts, but also exploring the land of handmade!
3. I’m a women’s student pastor by day and a crafter by night. Two totally different things, but love it and wouldn’t change a thing.
4. I absolutely love finding hole in the wall coffee shops and staying there for hours.
1. Hi! I’m Jill and you can find me at http://www.coraannedesigns.etsy.com and http://www.coraannedesigns.blogspot.com (and Twitter…and Facebook..ha!)
2. I started my shop three years ago and fill it with fun small sewn items as well as gift tags and cards. I blog because I’m addicted and can’t stop…
3. Something fun about myself…I have to admit, sometimes I love organizing my craft room as much as crafting itself!
4. I love summertime in Michigan…give me my family + the Lake Michigan beach and I’m one content girl!
1. Songs Kate Sang – http://songskatesang.typepad.com
Etsy – http://www.etsy.com/shop/KateEschbach
2. Blog – just sharing my world
Etsy – Golden books and sweet nothings
3. I love to be a wife and mother
4. The Sound of Music and Amy Grant
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Gina – http://www.fabricsilove.blogspot.com
http://www.fabricsilove.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
I sell designer fabrics, patterns, trims and kits. Really just starting my blog, but wanting to share tips, tutes, and inspiration!
3. share something fun about yourself.
I love cats! I love to rescue the ones without a home!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
Anything pretty! Spring, flowers, color, cats, kids, grandkids, and Jesus!
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1. Hola! I’m Christina over at http://accomplishingmotherhood.wordpress.com
2. This blog (i have 2 primary ones, Im crazy I know) is about my ventures on becoming Suzy Homemaker this year!
3. I’m a major triathlete/fitness junky. I dont think people actually believe I can sew. Hence the blog.
4. The Birdcage, Armageddon, Twister and The Great Outdoors. I can watch all 4 of those movies, OVER and OVER. They calm in a weird way.
Hello :) Just stumbled upon your blog, so I thought I’d introduce myself.
1. Sarah from http://sillygrrl.com
2. my life, web design, my quest to become an aerialist, my love for Detroit, what I wore, adventures, accomplishing goals
3. I’ve been taking aerial silks and static trapeze classes for just over a year. I had my first duo trapeze performance last Sunday and pretty much fell in love with trapeze all over again :)
4. leopard print, dessert, my cute rat terrier, a nice font
Here are the questions:
1. Hayley http://www.gooseandlovie.com
2. Custom embroidery anything. :)
3. Fun…let’s see. I’ve been an Army girlfriend for 10 years and an Army wife for almost 8. :)
4. Coke and chocolate. ;)
1. Shelby, http://www.clarkestudiophotography.com or my blog http://www.shelbylclarke.wordpress.com
2. Photography, Interior Design, Architecture, life and my new pup Asher!
3. I have lived in Texas my {WHOLE} life but we, my husband and I, want to move to the Pacific Northwest to Church Plant
4. Sleeping in, walking with Asher and my husband, skyping with my family, and photographing practically everything!
oh man, i’m so glad i found this blog! totally new fave.
1. my blog is MaryRobinBobbin: http://www.maryrobinbobbin.com/
2. the blog is pretty much about things i make, mostly upcycled handbags, and a few other pieces of life thrown in there too
3. i recently purchased a pair of jeggings. and i am not ashamed.
4. one of my faves has got to be manatees. swimming with manatees in some warm springs in florida is SO. GOOD. i could rub manatee belly all afternoon.
oooo weeee!
1.My blog is Pocket Full of Whimsy: http://www.pocketfulwhimsy.blogspot.com/
2.On my blog you’ll find creative DIY’s, ifamily articles (my weekly column I write for the local paper giving families ideas for creative, low cost family activities), life stuff and fav shots from my business Blink Photography.
3. My favourite snack is ripple chips dipped in vanilla ice cream. It’s amazing. And, I’ve been known to crack a diet decaf pepsi before 8 am :)
4. I love doilies and I now have a drawer just for doilies (to use in projects) in my craft area. It makes me happy.
Here are the questions:
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
My name is Katharine and my blog is http://katspurrfectboutique.blogspot.com My estore is
Kat’s Purrfect Boutique which can be found at http://stores.ebay.com/Kats-Purrfect-Boutique
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My blog is called Kat’s Almost Purrfect World and it’s about my e-store, my life, crafts and household projects and anything on my mind. Right now I sell Barbies and collectables in my e-store.
3. share something fun about yourself? My nickname or name used on my emails is Katmeowrine. I got this name from a 5th grade Valentine. It was from this very shy smart guy in my class. I never saw him after 6th grade because we went to different schools, so he doesn’t know that I still use that name. When I was young I’d make cards and call them Katmeowrine cards.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? The combination of chocolate and mint; potato, cheese and bacon soup; the color pink; reading Historical Romance novels, like Stephanie Lauren’s “Black Cobra” series.
Here are the questions:
1. Hi this is Erin from Sunshine and Carousels blog-www.sunshineandcarousels.blogspot.com shop- http://www.sunshineandcarousels.etsy.com
2. My blog is about handmade/DIY/baking and every day pretty things. Oh…and sometimes unicorns. My shop is full on handmade accessories from shoe clips, headbands, belts and pretty jewelry.
3. Back in college (a handful of years ago) I used to wear costumes to hall meetings in the dorms…because I thought hall meetings were so boring and pointless. I just needed to bring in some fun.
4. My absolute favorite ‘thing’ is sitting on my patio, sunglasses, drinking iced coffee on a perfectly breezy but sunshine-y day.
Midwest Elle – http://www.MidwestElle.blogspot.com
Midwest Elle is all about my life {currently in Montana}, raising a little girl, married to a super busy retail manager and learning how to become more creatively domestic with both my cooking/baking and sewing skills.
I was an intern at Walt Disney World when I was 18.
I Love Love Love bacon avocado burgers, Lienies, Coffee {lots of it} and Target.
1. http://www.lou-c-designs.com blog: http://loucdesigns.blogspot.com/
2. whatever pops in my head; maybe the SPCA or maybe a craft (very new blog)
3. I will always love disney world and when the kids “think” they are too old to go! i will still go!!!
4. favorites: doing the “little things” with the kids! crafts, ice cream, a movie!
I’m so late to this party but I love what you’re doing Gussy!
1. blog/shop is http://www.surfmomma.com (i’m just now building the shop online!)
2. the blog is about our family, living at the beach, general life, and sewing stuff for others
3. my husband & i met at 4 in the morning, i was a researcher & he was the mate on the boat we were using!
4. summer is my favorite – it’s my favorite part of my day job, it’s my favorite time with my family, & it’s our favorite time to be outside
i’m late to the party too – as usual! :)
1. i am skye and i blog at neatheringourfest.blogspot.com
2. the blog is about falling in love with our home, one diy project or wall busting remodel at a time. i havent been blogging long and life has given me its share of turmoil this year so i havent been able to accomplish much but i am getting rolling now.
3. i can count to fifteen in japanese. :)
4. my favorite type of food is mexican, specifically tex-mex. i was born and raised in texas and recently moved to louisiana and what people call “mexican” food outside of texas is totally wrong to me! if my family asks where i want to eat they always know what i am going to say. ;)
i would love to meet you and visit your blog! i’m going back to check out some of yours! :)
1. My name is Heather Smith (live in oregon)
BLOG: http://www.justlovelythings.blogspot.com SHOP: http://www.etsy.com/shop/justlovelythings
2. I’m such a random person, its about everything.. mainly crafts, things I love and want to share and bits of my life.. I make accessories so thats whats in my shop!
3. Im a self proclaimed nerd, I sometimes cuss and have a dry sense of humor but really I’m a good person who wishes she had radder friends ;p
4. (on my day off) staying home in pjs all day (blog stalking) when my husbands at work then when i know hes almost off putting myself together and cleaning house so he thinks i got stuff done!
1. My name is Catherine and I blog at http://www.la-creature.blogspot.com
2. I mostly blog about stuff I sew for my family, friends, etc.
3. After watching Pushing Daisies, I’m a bit obsessed about baking pies…
4. On the weekends, having coffee in the morning with my husband while the kids are minding their own business… It actually lasts a few minutes!
1. My name is Ellen and I blog at Nouveau Stitch.
2. I blog mostly about home dec sewing…window treatments, slipcovers, etc.
3. I’m having a blast on Twitter! @ewigginton
4. I just assembled a list of online home dec fabric vendors called The Fabric Files. I’d love YOUR input on it! Oh, and I just moved my sewing studio to a huge new spot in my home. I may never leave it. No seriously. I may just order in food and fabric forever.
Here are the questions:
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? http://mcphotographsandmemories.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? photographs and memories of my daily adventures while on an extended vacation. Revisiting places and exploring new places. I
3. share something fun about yourself. It more than just a fun part of my life but a fairytale indeed. Our love story started when I was just 16.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? my mornings. it gives me a smile knowing that I have something to look forward to.
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1. I’m April Moffatt and my site is http://www.aprilmoffattdesign.com, kinda redundant, I know.
2. My blog/site is about inspiring crafty and non-crafty people alike to just get out there and make something themselves. Site is kinda young, but I have grand plans of giving lots of free help, lessons, and tutorials.
3. I was almost a child-bride (19), and although I’m only 34, I have been married for 15 years and have 4 kids, ages; 14,13,10, and 8. People stopped asking if I was the babysitter when I was 28, so that’s nice:)
4. Sipping my coffee in the morning, at the big farm table while my crew of four start in on their schoolwork and sneaking in some pattern sketching or sewing at the same time. I love hanging out with those crazies!
Hi! My name is Kristi and you can find my blog at http://divachicgirls.blogspot.com/ and my shop at http://divachic.etsy.com
My blog is about life in general. I try to make things easier for people (my husband says I have a servant’s heart) so it’s full of ideas for gifts and projects for my crafty friends, and cool stuff to buy for my not so crafty friends. I also throw a little bit of my life in there too.
I rarely have a free moment between my jobs, my volunteer work and my two kids, but I prefer it that way. It’s taken my husband some getting used to.
My favorite things are cuddling with my kids, my 6 year old reading me bedtime stories, coffee, and painting ♥
Hi!
Hi! I’m Kristi and i blog at http://divachicgirls.blogspot.com/ and my shop is at http://divachic.etsy.com
My blog is a lot of things I find intersting to make for my crafty friends and ideas for purchases for my not so crafty friends.
I hate to have free time and I rarely have any between my jobs, my volunteer work, and my two kids. It was hard for my husband to get used to at first, but he’s coming around ♥
I ♥ cuddling with my kids, my 6 year old reading bed time stories to me, and coffee ♥
1. My blog is lifeasapepin.blogspot.com and my shop is lifeasapepin.etsy.com
2. My blog is about being newly married, family, friends, photography, & craft tutorials!
My shop contains many different “arts and crafts” elements….sewing, painting, scrapbooking, home decor….it’s slowly growing :)
3. i can’t stand surprises. i am an Army brat. i now live in NC. i went to the University of Kentucky.
4. favorite? cooking with my hubby. rather, anything with my hubby. cleaning and organizing, DVR.
my blog and shop didn’t get in there correctly.
http://www.lifeasapepin.blogspot.com & http://www.lifeasapepin.etsy.com
Here are the questions:
Hi! I’m Mallory and I blog at johnmalsimonis.blogspot.com. I’ve just started with sewing, photography and crafting and that is why I love this community. I’m constantly inspired to try new things and be more creative. My goal is to one day have a really cute Etsy shop.
My blog is about my random life as a newlywed. We just bought a house, so we’re having some adventures there.
I was a camp counselor/teacher at a zoo. I love Milwaukee, but I’m starting to love our new city, Houston. I think bacon should be a food group.
Being in God’s creation, out in nature. Sleeping in with my hubby. Playing with my dog. The color purple (not the book…I just like the color purple…although the book is ok too) Java Chip frappuccinos from Starbucks.
Okay… finally doing this. Sheesh!
I’m Katie – an American living in Berlin, Germany and a tire house in the Rocky Mountains.
My blog is: http://www.makingthishome.com
My shop is: http://www.gadanke.com
I blog about a simpler, handmade (and often expat) life. My shop is a handmade journal shop with writing prompts. There are prayer journals, baby books, diaries, travel journals… My goal is to help people celebrate their stories.
Your story matters!
Something fun about myself…
I fly airplanes.
A big favorite is going on adventures. I LOVE Yellowstone, Europe, hiking, camping, museum-ing (that’s a word, right?) and exploring.
I LOVE that you are doing this Gussy!
1. Ali ~ http://www.alimoll.typepad.com and http://www.etsy.com/shop/alimoll
2. I blog about crafts, DIY and my new found love for sewing
3. I was a nationally ranked BMX racer (in my mid to late 30’s!)
4. I love to relax at night in the tub with a good book and a cold glass of chardonnay!
1. StudioJewel ~ Journey of a Jeweler http://www.StudioJewel.blogspot.com ~ http://www.thebeadgirl.etsy.com
2. my life as a metal smith, a homeschool mom and otherwise goofy individual
3. I like to play with fire, and I like to eat chocolate. Preferrably NOT at the same time…very messy! And i never LET my kids beat me at games!
4. I love laying in my kids slide when it’s directly in the sun and very warm….hidden from the world by the deep sides of the slide. It’s my favorite escape!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Hi! My name is Kristin Wood. My blog is http://www.charminglykristin.wordpress.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? Well, it is a new blog that I started after the first of the year. It is about my adventures in sewing, crafting, cooking, home decor, etc. I love to be creative and wish I could do it full time!
3. share something fun about yourself. I’m a corporate attorney in my day job (if you ever need help with your business, give me a shout! ha!). My husband and I started dating when we were just 13 years old. We’ve been together for 14 years! We have two adorable maltese sisters, Miley and Maddy, that are my pride and joy. We just moved from Arkansas to Scottsdale and are looking for friends since we don’t know anyone here!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Spending time with my hubby and sweet girlies. It doesn’t matter what we are doing as long as we are together, then it is wonderful!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane http://www.number17cherrytreelane.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? My blog is about daily life, motherhood, my faith and all things vintage.
3. share something fun about yourself. I’ve always wanted to be in a roller derby and I love swing dancing.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Diet Coke. Everyday. Anytime.
Love you Gus!
1.
My Blog: http://www.coffeetalksandcatwalks.com and http://www.socialcargo.com
(That second blog is new and a work-in-progress)
2.
Coffee Talks & Cat Walks is my blog about coffee/fashion/sewing/etc.
Social Cargo is about stuf that my husband and I love – ie, food, traveling, music, films…etc.
3.
I love to…sing my heart out in the shower.
4.
A favorite: Outdoor cafes in the summer!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Hi! I’m Jacqui from http://crafteemcgee.com {my neglected blog!} and http://crafteemcgee.etsy.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My shop is full of jewelry and accessories inspired by my everyday life! Some items are made with new supplies, others give new life to vintage fabric or jewelry! My blog is about my wonderful family, my ‘craftee’ pursuits, and life in the northwoods of WI!
3. share something fun about yourself. my all time favorite tv show is the west wing. i could watch it over & over and nearly every episode brings me to tears!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? camp ministry! hubby and i spent the first year of our marriage living and working at a camp {HoneyRock!!} as part of a graduate program. we loved it so much we moved back to the woods to be closer/volunteer/work at the camp!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? prayergrove.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? promoting sustainable living for women who are using their craft around the world. (love fairtrade!) using re-purposed fabric, handmade everything-love it! As well as how awesome my husband and friends are that inspire this work through their lives and words.
3. share something fun about yourself. I run with a few girls i work and go to church with, I love to meld my circles of friendship
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? I love singing loud, sewing and watching Fantastic Mr Fox simultaneously on Friday, my day off. :) … Me and my husband love culture, and plan (God willing) to spend most of my life abroad, on a mission
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hi! i am terri! my blog is http://www.dessertordiet.blogspot.com and i blog about any and everything!!! i am all girl at heart and love cupcakes, ruffles, high heels and ANYTHING pink! i am still trying to get my etsy site up and running as well as get my baking business off to a flying start!
something fun about ME: i love life! i will try anything once….sometimes twice if i really like it! i live with the motto of live, love, laugh!
a favorite: (well a few…..i love dining al fresco, i love the beach and i love taking drives in the car. i will always opt for the scenic ride home!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Meredith Fenwick and my shop is http://www.EverydayKeepsakes.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? my shop is a jewelry shop.
3. share something fun about yourself. I LOVE zumba and go three times a night to the studio down the street from me to shake my booty.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? I love reading, Iced mochas from Dunkin, snuggling in bed late with my family on Sunday mornings and playing ZumaBlitz on facebook :)
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? My name is Allyssa (everyone calls me Lis or Ally;)) My blog: http://www.papermellie.typepad.com Etsy shop (jewelry and accessories) http://www.allyd.etsy.com Etsy shop (paper pretties) http://www.papermellie.etsy.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? I love to blog about life and encouragement, my faith and creative ventures.
3. share something fun about yourself. I LOVE to celebrate things. i can take the most mundane of events and turn it into a celebration (complete with creative touches!)
4. what is something thats a favorite? I love blog hopping to find new creative techniques.
oh dear. I just googled u because I remembered you from Etsy and wondered if u were still in MN so I could see if I could get a quick ship purse. : / But um, I’m staying because there is clearly too much fun going on over here.
1. my two blogs..well, they are sort of sad at the moment. I wanted to be able to share my homeschool projects and pics of the kids for family and such but I spend more time re-designing it than posting. I have big plans for my other blog Ice Lolly Loons- but I need a partner- still searching for a blog buddy to help. Anybody? I’ve started about 6 blogs so far, tried them for awhile and…deleted them. I keep getting ideas for new ones and starting them and feelings stuck like it’s not quite right.
Gussy! I am thrilled u are adjusting to MN and meeting people!!
2. oops answered that in #1
3. hmm my shopping addiction is fun for me- my etsy addiction seems to be fun for others…friends email me and ask where to find stuff all the time. I am a personal etsy shopper! gasp! new blog idea!!
4. I love starbucks, Etsy and when my kids go down for nap. I reheat my starbucks, open my internet (homepage: etsy.com) and enjoy the peace and quiet!!
Gussy, thank you for your energy- I’d love to come see u at your meet up!
Hey Gussy!
My name is Abbey and I just adore everything about you! I have been following your blog and website for a few weeks now, and I know you hear this probably a hundred times a week, but…you are a TRUE INSPIRATION!
I am new to the blog world. I am trying to get my blog/business going and would love to network with you and anyone I can!
Blog name: Along Abbey Road
http://alongabbeyroad.blogspot.com
It’s a whimsical, girly, fashion blog which I hope to get exposure and a following from to start my own jewelry collection!
I love old things and the stories they tell. I love children’s books and it is my goal to get my own childrens book published one day!
Guilty confession: I am obsessed with Gossip Girl and cannot live without it. Truly. It’s pathetic.
One of my favorite things is stumbling across brilliant music and the surge of happiness that follows!
Hi! I’m new to the blog world too and am working on connecting and following new blogs! I’m following your blog and can’t wait to see your posts and follow your blog :)
I whole-heartedly agree with Abbey, you are an inspiration to us all, Gussy!
I’m excited to meet you and other fun, creative ladies on March 19, but I’ll stop spewing my admiration for you and just answer the questions:
1. Blog name is Monster/Rat (after my two pups: Chico the Monster and Wrigley the Rat) http://www.monsterrat.blogspot.com
2. My blog is about me, my thoughts, my life, my pups, my hubs, my art, my crafts and just general creativity and things I like! (I’m still working on the shop side of it, but I’m thinking of selling my mixed-media art and some sewing!)
3. Something fun about myself is that on my wedding day it was sunny, it rained and there was a snow storm all in one day (I got married in Madison, WI over that big snowstorm–when the Metrodome roof collapsed–in December!).
4. I heart elephants, Greece, and any clothing item in teal!
1.My blog is Small Town Living http://smalltownliving-hlkinsey.blogspot.com/
2. My blog is about my life with my 4 kids, going to nursing school, what I like to read, where I go on vacations, shopping, a little bit about everything. When I have time I’m trying to be creative and make headbands and accessories for my daughter and niece. Hope to sell on Etsy soon.
3.I love to shop for everything. It’s an addiction. If you advertise it, I’ll probably buy it, especially if it’s pink!
4.A favorite is being lazy! Love to sit outside (preferably on the beach) and read!!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Sarah – Shop: http://www.zibbet.com/madeonfifthstreet Blog:http://fifthstreetacademy.blogspot.com/
2. what is your blog or shop about? Blog: Homeschooling and farm adventures Shop: pretty handmade dolls with a few other items like quilts and fabric blocks thrown in :)
3. share something fun about yourself. I make the best Mac and cheese ever… Also I have a pet goat that I adore… and I am a city gal turning country :)
4. what is something thats a favorite? Thrift shopping and finding a ton of cute outfits. :)
1. Red: http://resourcefulred.blogspot.com
2. My blog is about my little journey in becoming a more ecofriendly family. We are making little changes one at a time and it is really saving us money. It’s also about my little family, my views on motherhood, ways to reuse and repurpose things, and reviews and giveaways of green products.
3. I have been Red since I was little; a name given to me by my Daddy!!
4. There is nothing better than a good cup of coffee to start out the day ;)
Hey there! I’m always looking for more ways to be more ecofriendly. I’m excited to follow your blog and see your tips and changes to be more conscience.
1.)Sarah http://www.sparklymom.etsy.com and http://handbagsnpigtails.blogspot.com
2.) My blog documents the varied aspects of my life. In my shop(albeit quite empty right now) you can find handmade handbags,totes,etc… for moms and bags, totes and custom hairbows for little girls
3.) I am considered a “miracle baby”-since my momma only had one tenth of ONE ovary when she conceived/carried me!
4.)My favorites-fabric, hot cocoa, worship music, my family
1. http://www.carolineteselle.com
2. My blog is about my life and loves – family , photography, faith
3. My first job was at the White House when I was 15. I worked for the White House Historical Association and sold books and souvenirs to tourists after they went on a tour of the White House.
4. Dove chocolate. Sunrises. Sunsets. Writing letters the old fashioned way! gussy, you’re on my list to write next!
First of all, I am so happy to be a part of your “community”. You are an inspiration to all of us wanna-be-successful-small-business-owners! Ok, here’s a little more about me.
1) My name is Rebecca and I have a blog, This Present Life (http://happybabydesigns.blogspot.com) and Etsy shop, Happy Baby Designs (www.happybabydesigns.etsy.com).
2) My blog is about my life as a SAHM of 2 toddlers, and my love of crafting. I also just started a series on Tuesdays called “Truth Be Told Tuesdays” where we all share our imperfections in an effort to support one another. It’s been lots of fun! And my shop is made up of baby (binky bags, burp cloths, blankies) and toddler items (aprons, car playmats).
3) I have never been a coffee drinker and I could never understand everyone’s obsession with Starbucks. Sure, I’d drink a Mocca Frappucino every now and then, but it wasn’t something I had to have and I certainly wouldn’t spend $5 a day for one. And then I discovered the Chai Latte. And I.am.in.love. Now everytime I drive by a Starbucks I have to talk myself out of spending that $5. Anytime I have a little extra $$$ in my pocket, I immediately drive to the closest Starbucks and satisfy my craving. So now I get it.
4) Fabric. I am in love with fabric. It’s an addiction, I know. I secretly (I guess not so secret if I’m sharing it here) want to own a fabric store someday so I can just be in the presence of all of that fabric.
Hi gals! First, I want to repeat what all these lovely ladies have said – Gussy, you are so precious! Such an inspiration. As soon as I found your blog, I have kept coming back. I’m looking forward to following your journey and learning from you! So, here are my answers:
1. I’m Whitney and my blog is The Curtis Casa (thecurtiscasa.blogspot.com)
2. I blog about gardening, diy projects, pretty things, my family and our little life in Atlanta, GA
3. I love to wake up early in the morning but I also love to press the snooze button. This is a problem.
4. A favorite… Starbucks and a good magazine.
1. My name is Kelley and my personal blog is mycorner49.blogpot.com
2. My blog is all about my life in the last frontier (Alaska). My hopes, inspiration, loves, being a vegetarian, being a working mom, living a green life, and photography.
3. I love love love to shop second hand and find amazing treasures for less.
4. I love it when a great song comes on the radio when I am driving in my car. I open the sunroof and enjoy the moment.
1. Tahnie – http://ahappygirl.com
2. Being happy living with a chronic, incurable rare disease and soaking up the precious moments with my miracle daughter.
3. I’m addicted to sour patch blue raspberries.
4. I love love love making gratitude lists and combing over the bliss filled facets of my beautiful life!
Well first off I want to say I LOVE YOUR BLOG !! and your adorable shop! You probably get this all the time, but you are so inspiring!
My name is Alison and my shop is called The Snootie Pig- http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSnootiePig?ref=si_shop
My shop is about creating unique adorable accessories for girls of all ages! I love love love making these creations and each one I make, when it is finished I want to be able to say I LOVE this.. I would totally wear it!
Whenever I sneeze I cant stop at just 4 or five.. I seriously sneeze 7 to 8 times in a row..no kidding.. my husband loooves allergy season :)
My favorite things are a sunny warm day..kiddies in the pool eating our pb&j’s while we soak up the sun,warm baths :)..swinging on the porch swing with my handsome man..waking up each day healthy and happy in a free country! Chai tea,chicken enchiladas.. I could go on and on :)
Good morning! Love Gussy Sews..found you a few weeks ago and check back everyday.
My name is Tracy and my shop is called TundraRunners. I have two blogs: http://tundrarunners.blogspot.com/ and http://tracy-chasingleaves.blogspot.com/ .
My shop isn’t open yet on Etsy but I am working away on it. I make canvas, leather and wool felt boots (mukluks), slippers, art and whatever strikes me that day. Often I have a picture in my head but that isn’t what the result is.. :0) I blog about the process of my art and inspiration on one and the life of a sled dog owner on the other. Both blogs are young and have been a bit neglected. I just wonder who would even be interested in what goes on in my head. I am also a very private person and it is hard to share some things. I am working on that!
Something fun about myself…….hmmmm.. I would choose the habit I have of turning everything I am doing or talking about with my kids into a song. They are now teenagers and they think I am a bit ‘touched’ :0).
Favorites: purple, listening to my huskies sing together, waking up to the sounds of birds.
I hope to connect with people here and I love reading the stories!
Hi! I’m Jane and I blog about decorating my rented home over at http://www.theborrowedabode.com
I’m busily prepping for my first booth at an arts festival this May, and in May I’ll also be launching an online shop with BigCartel.
I heart: my dogs, my cats, my hilarious boyfriend, thrifting and trash picking :), wine, and of course – sewing, sewing, sewing!
A fave? Definitely spending an indulgent long weekend in South Beach / Miami, which I will be doing in ONE WEEK! :)
Hi Gussy! What a great idea to help connect all the crafty people!
I’m Brook and I blog over at http://www.beingbrook.com. I started blogging right before we moved from Japan back to America after living overseas for 6 years! I missed being able to have friends to show all my crafty projects to since I knew ZERO people in our new state. I love blogging because it enables me to connect with people without having to do things like get dressed, wear shoes, wear makeup and leave my house!
I blog about crafts, decorating, spray paint and sewing. I love projects so whatever my current one is ends up on the blog.
Something fun? Eeek!! I’m married to a Marine so I’ve had the great opportunity to travel and live in lots of different places. I am an expert at traveling with kids (I have 4 of them!). So I have lots of fun/funny stories about the adventures of taking 4 kids all over the world.
My favorite thing in the world is books! I love to read. I also really like Dr. Pepper, chocolate and new babies (to cuddle with not to eat!)
I filled this out before but now I have a new website and soon to be open shop!
http://www.geekyandsassy.com is where I blog about trends, new shop items, my sewing & craftiness and more.
You can find links to my shop, twitter, facebook & pinterest.
Something fun – I have 2 kids, love to hike and just quit my day job!
A few favs – Diet Coke, coffee, chocolate, running, shopping, reading, playing with my kids.
Hi there! Your blog is adorable! :)
gussy girl! i seriously can not get enough! i found your blog last week and have re-visited it a hundred times so far! first and foremost i find you to be a refreshing source of inspiration! i started my blog about a month ago and i am totally a newbie! with time and help, i hope to develop my blog into something as kick butt as yours! with that said…i thank you for your products and style, as well as giving me the opportunity to connect with others!
i hope to have you follow my blog and baby boy bakery on twitter!
get to know ‘baby boy bakery’!!
1.) my name is jacqui my blog is called ‘baby boy bakery’ check it out http://www.babyboybakery.blogspot.com
2.) my blog is about myself and my baby boy baking yummy organic designer desserts! we make super cute dessert displays to enhance any event. my baby boy ryan is the reason i have honed in on my baking and my blog captures two of my passions: being a momma and baking w. organic ingredients. i started this blog to document my path as i start this at home project, but i have high hopes for broadening my clientele and increasing my skills as a baker and creative display designer. please follow my blog! :)
3.) fun fun fun about me…i take hip hop classes and often dance in the kitchen with my son!
4.) i have 3 favorites right now; playing/baking with my son, deciding what my first gussy item will be and spending quality time with my family!
<3 bbb
Hi! I’m new to blogging as well. Your blog is so cute and your son is adorable!
1.) My name is Carissa. My blog is http://bumblebeebliss.com/blog/
2.) My blog is about all things crafty; mainly my sewing adventures, the big pile of handmade purses in my closet, and how-to’s for sewing purses.
3.) I am addicted to purses!! I LOVE making them! I never get tired of designing and sewing purses.
4.) Starbucks. I love coffee. :)
Oh my gosh! Your purses are adorable!
Gussy!!!! I am so thrilled to have found your blog. I’ve been in a major “connect to the blogging world” phase so I can learn and discover new things.. like sewing, or cooking, or photography, or just anything new, fresh, creative, and exciting. My adventure through blog connections got me here. I would just like to say that you are a very inspiring gal. I love your products too… so adorable! Anyway, I saw your community and decided to join in on all the fun here! :)
* My name is Roxy.. a gal who is still trying to adjust to the married life, a newbie to the blogging world, and a student who is trying to survive through the process of large textbooks, projects, and tests!!!
* I started my blog a few months ago just because my friends were all doing it. I thought that it might be fun to share my experiences as a newlywed to my family and friends, connect to those who are far away, and at the same time just blog about basically anything! However, I’ve made a pact with myself that this year, I’m gonna try to blog about my adventures of discovering, learning, and experimenting with things that I’ve never really thought I would never do in this lifetime. So I think it’ll be a fun experience.
* Something fun about me is that I love to cuddle! My husband calls me the “perfect cuddle bug” coz I like being close, warm, and I always like to hug something haha! Also, to this day, I still collect teddy bears. They’re just so cute!!
* Few of my favorite things: My husband, burt’s bees chapstick, cardigans, hanging out with friends and family, and PURSES!!! <3
I hope to connect with a lot of people here! Thanks again for your inspiration!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? I’m De, the owner of Oh Sew Dollin http://www.ohsewdollin.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? I design and make old fashioned vintage inspired rag dolls.
3. share something fun about yourself. I am a lot of fun and the life of the party.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? my four dogs.
Hello! I found your blog a few weeks ago through another blog I read (Angie Smith’s Bring on the Rain). I can’t get enough of your cute stuff! It’s inspired me to get back to sewing again!
1. My name is Meg and my blog is http://www.deployedheart.com
2. My blog is a place for wives, especially military wives, to find encouragement and strength.
3. I love scrapbooking! I meet once a month with a bunch of friends to crop away. It’s such a wonderful, creative outlet for me:)
4. Cuddling up on the couch and watching black and white movies with my hubby:)
Love this, I’m always looking to get involved in the blogging community but I’m easily intimidated by everyone being so amazing!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? No shop yet but my blog is http://sometimessews.blogspot.com/
2. what is your blog or shop about? Sewing and crochet, it’s still a very new blog though. I’m yet to get in a routine.
3. share something fun about yourself. All my friends call me a housewife and I don’t mind it one bit – I love to cook, clean, garden, sew and all other types of ‘housewife’ duties.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? I love accomplishing ANYTHING! I write out big to-do lists with everything I do in them just so I recognise I’ve done stuff that day.
1) My name is Cinzia (pronounced chintz-ee-ah). It’s italian. My blog is http://www.deuxpetitessouris.blogspot.com
2) my blog is about sharing my love of ‘making’ with like minded people. my sewing machine is my trusted friend. i sell my beloveds on etsy: http://www.deuxpetitessouris.etsy.com
3) something fun about me? with the exception of bluejean, you will NEVER catch me wearing blue! maybe not fun but interesting, right?
4) as much as I love the speed of sewing by machine, i really do love sewing by hand. i try to finish every project i sew with some handstitches. I feel as though I’m putting a little more ‘handmade’ into it.
1. My name is Cambria and I write a blog called Minimal Mom (www.minimalmom.net)
2. My blog started (and remains) a scrapbook, of sorts, about my children and my adventures in motherhood. However, the name started because I’ve never been a mom who needed all the “stuff” and gear that most find useful in raising children. I baby carry, breastfed (didn’t carry bottles until they wanted to feed themselves), I don’t carry a diaper bag and I can pack myself and two kids in one suitcase when traveling.
3. I can ride a unicycle. Well, I should probably rephrase that, I COULD ride a unicycle when I was a kid. My dad thought it would be a fun thing for my brother and I to do. It actually got to the point of riding them in our hometown parades. Which is super embarrassing to admit, but a fun tid-bit about me! Maybe I should start teaching my two year old how to ride one…
4. My absolute very favorite is my children’s belly laughs. There is nothing more infections and heartwarming about it. We laugh hard a lot and everything that was troubling becomes OK when I hear it. This is my favorite. And chocolate.
1. My name is Autumn and my blog is http://thepickledpoppy.blogspot.com
2. My blog is about all things stitchy and handmade.
3. I Iove, love visiting ‘downtown’ areas and walking around in the sunshine!
4. My favorites are when my daughter says ‘I luz you mom,’ eating outside, and buying fabric!
What a great idea!
Hi! Your blog is adorable! Congratulations on the new little baby girl :)
1. Blog: http://www.sweetlyyours.blotspot.com / shop: http://www.sweetlyyours.etsy.com
2. My blog is about my day to day life with my husband as a newlywed, crafting, decorating, cooking, etc. My shop has a variety of crochet items and hairclips. So far, the crochet items I have for sale include different styles of headbands and coffee cozies, but I will be adding soon!
3. I get the urge late at night to get up and go somewhere, so there have been several outings with my husband and I going to Starbucks or just driving around.
4. Anything vintage, crafts, hair accessories, getting my nails painted, dogs, crocheting, photography, jewelry, cooking, porch swings, gardening, girls nights, reading, old movies, arranging flowers, re-decorating my house, sitting outside on a blanket, estate sales, coffee, icecream, any kind of dip, sweet tea, getting things in the mail, being organized, and sunsets.
Hi! Your blog is so adorable! I’m engaged and love to see blogs about other newlywed couples. Can’t wait to follow you :)
1. Molly – http://www.etsy.com/shop/MollythePirate
2. My shop is jewelry, of course! What else do pirates want besides a treasure box full of sparkly things? ;)
3. “Molly the Pirate” is a nickname I got from my roommates in college because I say, “argh!” when I get frustrated. I guess I sounded piratey. :)
4. Sunrises and sunsets – love to watch them (and photograph them). I live in the country and have a perfect view of both and I sure appreciate that privilege.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
Hi! I am Jenny of http://www.thesweetstuff.blogspot.com. Find my shops on http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohslocrafty and http://www.thesweetstuff.bigcartel.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My blog is about my life as a newlywed, my adventures in crafting and creating, and life in general.
My shop is foucsed on crocheted items (beanies) and handmade goodness (hair accessories).
3. share something fun about yourself.
I love Jesus Christ and I will take 90 degree weather over rain any day of the year!
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
My favorite is going to breakfast with my hubby on Saturday mornings and remembering to pause our conversation when loud cars go by. Oh, the things we do for love!
Hi! I love newlywed blogs {I’m going to be one soon!}! Your blog is adorable!
1. Heather Irene Parker: http://heatherirenep.blogspot.com/
2. My blog is about all of the random things that come out of my head. To be honest, I have tons of drafts that I never get around to finishing and just need to post already!!
3. I’m was a vocal performance major in high school and college. I may not work in the music industry now, but I sing every Sunday on our Worship Team at church. I have thought about taking lessons again and maybe doing something with the community choirs in the area.
4. A “favorite”? Hmm…well, I’m slightly addicted to a drink called the “I Dream of Jeannie” at our local coffee shop (Mitchell’s in Lakeland, FL). Chocolate, caramel and caffeine. Can’t go wrong. :)
1. Hi there, I’m Monique
I have 2 blogs.
http://whimsyandskinnedknees.blogspot.com
http://domesticnestdiary.com
2. My first blog is lifestyle blog–my everyday life as a mommy and working girl
My second blog is about making your house your home—a design and styling blog for the everyday person.
3. Two things I cannot live without: lollypops and lipgloss
4. One of my favorite things to do is to go to the beach and eat hamburgers.
1. Hi my name is Nata and my very new blog is sewbercreations.blogspot.com
2. Mainly about sewing and natural therapies in daily life (I am a qualified naturopath). I am to put up some tutorials and post tips on healthy living and easy, inexpensive home remedies.
3. Oh no, I can’t think of anything fun about myself!
4. I love all things handmade, love a raw food lifestyle and going to fun little markets in the suburbs.
1. My name is Veronica. You can find my blog at http://lifebytheskein.blogspot.com/ and my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/honestgifts
2. My blog is about my life as a young working wife and my crafty projects, mostly knitting but some other stuff too. My shop has hand-knitted accessories for lovely ladies such as yourselves.
3. I married my high school sweetheart and it was the best decision ever, and I’ve only been knitting for a year and a half and I totally love it.
4. Coffee and a good book.
1. Ashley =) @ the KattCottage.
2. thekattcottage.com … diy, life at my crazy house, and all the stuff me & my hubby make/ attempt to make!
3. I like to take on way way way too much for my plate. sometimes is a little hetic but I survive.
4. I have lately been addicted to TEACUPS! but this changes on a weekly basis
1. My name is Carrie and my blog is http://whittskitsfabricscrafts.blogspot.com/. I sell fabric and goodies on both eBay and Etsy and have my own little company called Whitt’s Kits.
2. My blog is about a challenge I gave myself to celebrate my 51st birthday which was/is to do something creative EVERYDAY and share the process/ideas with others. I am on day #65! I LOVE IT!!
3. I am a high school field hockey coach!
4. Some of my favs: watching my daughters/son/hubby play sports, playing with fabric, spending time with my 2 grandsons, fishing with hubby (I should say “casting” because I don’t catch fish very often!!) and reading about all the creative things women/people are doing out there!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? My blog with link to my shop is http://www.projectanthologies.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? I sew, DIY, shop for vintage stuff to remake – and will soon sell designer fabric – and blog about it all!
3. share something fun about yourself. We are getting ready to move from the South to Upstate NY and just bought a victorian home that will give me tons of blog material. ;)
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? COFFEE, handmade items, cottage style – and my loves (hubby, son and daughter).
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Cupcakes & Scissors
http://cupcakesandscissors.blogspot.com/
2. what is your blog or shop about? It’s about crafting, baking, diy projects, planning my wedding {!!!}, and just my life. This is at least what I’m hoping it will evolve into.
3. share something fun about yourself. I have an insane sweet tooth. Really need to get it under control. Also I love driving around and looking homes. When the bf and I first started dating we did that all the time. I think that’s how we fell in love. Long drives and long weeks. 5 years latter and it’s still one of my favorite things to do with him.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? My family. I love them and can’t imagine being without them. Also my finance :)
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
ruralpearl.blogspot.com
2. what is your blog or shop about?
My blog is about my life as a wife and mother in rural North Dakota.
3. share something fun about yourself.
I love to go to auction sales and find great vintage objects for my home and gardens
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”?
I love the summer time and spending time outdoors with my family, LOVE handmade-new or vintage
Hi there! I’m a big Gussy follower and own a few ruffles. :) I’ve had a rough year and am looking forward to reconnecting with the world and being a part of a community. I love this! I’m very new to blogging and am still setting mine up, but it’s getting there!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? My blog is Albion’s Gallimaufry at http://albiongould.com I’ll have an etsy shop soon by the same name. (It’s already there, just empty for the moment.)
2. what is your blog or shop about? My blog is about trying to do it all. I’m a mom to three young girls with dreams of crafty goodness, fixing up my house, making killer meals…you get the idea!
3. share something fun about yourself. I was named after my great-grandmother whose family immigrated to the States from France. She was born on the ship, which was a British shipped named Albion. My girls are named after favorite childhood characters–Madeline, Pippilotta (Pippi), and Alice.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? My family, the handmade community, books, coffee, craft supplies
1. http://www.libbylifeblog.blogspot.com
2. About my life as a first time mom to a little boy & things I love
3. My husband and I got engaged in Disneyland at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride restaurant, Blue Bayou
4. My son is definitely a favorite, Dr. Pepper and now Gussy Sews blog {I’m not just saying that either, I love her products and have 3 of them plus I think she is just the sweetest little thing I’ve ever talked to! I’ve never met her in person but I have talked to her on twitter and she’s always been so darn sweet, I’m definitely hoping to meet her someday soon!}
1. Hi Im Natassia and my blog is Nat’s Knapsack http://natsknapsack.blogspot.com/
2. My blog is a place to find crafty ideas, make some of our own and to share dreams. Hopefully soon I will be adding a shop with hand-made jewelry :)
3 & 4- they kinda run together :) Something about me and something that is a favorite of mine is blogging and the blog world. I just really started getting into it this month and I love it! I am excited to meet new people and really enjoy crafting!! I am also a new SAHM and am loving being at home with our son. :)
This is so much fun, I stopped reading to quickly post this and then I’m going back to find more amazing blogs!
1. My blog is called Shabby Life: http://shabbylife-shabbylife.blogspot.com/
2. My blog is about my life, reviews, things I love, shops and blogs I adore, giveaways, and fun stuff like that
3. I’m a shabby, girly girl that has a creative mind but unfortunately my hands are not so creative. I have so many adorable ideas, but I pretty much fail when it comes to creating them.
4. I love books, bunting flags, shabby chic, simple and adorable little items. Those are definitely at the top of my list at the moment.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? Hi, My name is Andrea, and my blog is http://42paisleyplace.blogspot.com/
2. what is your blog or shop out? My blog is a place where I ramble on about my family, my craftings and life in generally. I do have a shop, but I have neglected it for a while (so that I can’t remember its name…oh dear! My other life got a bit busy) and it is going to get an overhaul in the next week or so… :-) I make crocheted hats and gloves for boys. I do also have items for women (not listed), but I decided to focus on things only for boys, as it is hard to find quality handmade things that are exclusively ‘boy oriented’.
3. share something fun about yourself. Its quite hard to look at myself and go ‘ Oh! Me! So Fun!’ But I do have the tendancy to say the wrong thing totally meaning something else (like the day I told my husband that he ‘didn’t look any worse than the day I met him’…get the idea? lol)
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Paisley anything :-) Also really good coffee, spending time with my family and eating chocolate.
Hey Maggie ~ I love this idea! So many people in to meet and get to know better = awesomeness!
1 & 2. Hi ~ I am Stephanie. I have two blogs (cuz doesn’t everyone?). First one is Carried Through Grief ~ http://carriedthroughgrief.blogspot.com/ ~ is about my journey with carrying my daughter to term despite her fatal prognosis and stillbirth in March of 2010. It is my place to chronicle my grief, my hope, the roller coaster journey that our lives are on. The second is my new small business ~ personalized art. It was directly inspired by my baby girl. It is called Beyond Words Designs and can be found at http://beyondwordsdesigns.com/. I have a blog there where I explore things that inspire me, share my art, talk about my family, and homeschooling adventures.
3. Hmmm fun things about me. Before children I traveled the world (I miss those days), jumped out of an airplane (seriously, I did), went scuba diving (and saw shark up close and personal), and rode on the back of a motorcycle all over the south of Spain (oh yes I did!).
4. Too many fav’s to pick just one. Cuddling up and reading to my children. Chocolate (in any form. . .really), if they had an IV drip, I would be the first in line). I have a new found love of coffee ~ and never could stand it before, weird right? (I blame Starbucks). When my hubby of 16 years looks at me, I still get butterflies in my stomach;)
GREAT IDEA!!!!
1) My name is Shelley and I have a blog and shop called Shelley Sarina. http://www.shelleysarina.blogspot.com or http://www.etsy.com/shop/shelleysarina
2) My blog and shop is filled with DIY’s, Upcycled Furniture, Handmade Cards and my personal Bitchy Bags!!!
3) Fun things about me: I teach dance as my career, but I am actually a bookkeeper in real life. Weird eh? I am so NOT a “bookkeeper” LOL
4) My favorite thing to do is drive around on a Saturday with My Paddy and go treasure hunting at garage sales and flea markets.
Great idea chicky!!!!
Cheers,
S.
1. My name is Polly and I blog at Pixie Mama (http://pixiemama.co.uk) and I sell my jewellery and clothes at This Enchanted Pixie (http://etsy.com/shop/thisenchantedpixie)
2. I blog about my life as a wife, mama and crafter
3. I have pillarbox red hair :)
4. sitting outside in the sunshine!
Hi Gussy & Community!
Wow. I am the 348th person to write a comment! That’s quite spectacular. OK… my blog is called Affluent Healers (http://www.affluenthealers.com). I named it that because I have a directory and it so saddens me that so many healers out there (and other creatives) are pinching together their pennies when they have such juicy love to give to the world!
When I think of fun, I sometimes feel like I have gotten mighty serious in my life but that I am serious about people enjoying themselves. I am still working “out in the world” at a job, but I know that someday I won’t be. I love cooking shows, particularly Gordon Ramsay and I love traveling. My husband and I are really excited about doing some traveling the next few years and that is super fun. I try to be a fun Mom who loves my kid and does fun stuff with her as much as I can.
Favorites… hmmm… Right now I guess that my favorite thing would be my chair on the deck in the early morning when its just me and the birds and the yammering squirrels.
Thanks for asking, Gussy! You are very inspiring!
I love reading all the comments above! Can’t wait to explore some new blogs I found there.
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL?
My name is Christine and my shop is http://www.latherandlotions.etsy.com I sell soap making supplies
2. what is your blog or shop about? About making soap. I love to answer emails from those who are new to soap making…I love to share the fun!
3. share something fun about yourself. I’m a born New Yorker who loves Texas.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? My favorite city is San Antonio
1. My name is Janine and you can find me at a lovely spot called wwwthreewishes.blogspot.com
2. My blog is about my faith and family and memories and my favorite things. I am new to blogging so I am still learning so much and having so much fun.
3. Well, something fun about myself, I am 45 and a mother of three and I would love for my 13 year old to teach me to break dance. ha ha.
4. One of my favorite things is photography.
Thanks for allowing me to share.
I love your website, your inspiration, and ALL of your awesome stuff. I can’t wait to get my camera strap. Because of you I decided to take up sewing…wish me luck.
hi gussy! i absolutely adore your blog and i think you are such an inspiration to all of us…thank you for creating such a great community for all of us to enjoy and benefit from!
1. my name is catie, my blog is http://ctothec.blogspot.com/, my shop is http://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthwindStudio
2. my blog is a mish mash of all things happening in my life. right now we are the midst of moving and it’s a bit….lost…right now. hoping to get back to regular blogging soon! my shop has vintage milkglass and printable pdfs. i’m working towards turning it into a invitation and stationary shop soon!
3. something fun about myself…let’s see…my husband and i LOVE to be outdoors, hiking, swimming, waterskiing, snowboarding, you name it, we love it! we got engaged in a national park (the great sand dunes) and he proposed on the very top of a huge pile of sand! that’s one of our favorite stories! ;)
4. hmmm..a favorite of mine would have to be curling up with a great book and a cup of warm tea on a blustery winter night.
1. My blog is http://www.KickAssWife.com
2. Kick-Ass Wife is a marriage/life blog about becoming a great spouse! I share the lessons I have learned from experience and from others to encourage others in the journey of marriage.
3. Something fun about me is my love of decorating! I could spend all day in thrift stores and Michaels grabbing deals and putting beautiful things together.
4. I love cuddling with my dog Trigger on the couch and watching romantic comedies!
Hi Gussy I am new to blogging but a verteran lover of all things Gussy<3
1. Amanda Paustian- http://insuranceoutlaw-amanda.blogspot.com/
2. My blog is all about me, my journey in changing misconceptions about the insurance industry, faith and fun of course!
3. I love huntin, fishing, shooting, camoflauge…AND ALL THINGS PRETTY PINK AND GIRLY!
4. PAISLEY is my favorite everything!!!!!!!
Hi Gussy & everyone reading!
First, Gussy I love that you are helping us build a community right on your blog. I’ve been dying to reach out and make blog friends, and it’s not as easy as I’d hoped!
About me:
1. My name is Kasey M. and my blog is buttonwoodcottage.blogspot.com
2. My blog focuses on handmade living. I’m a craft/DIY addict, bargain hunter, and foodie so I use my blog to share resources (where I found a pattern, tutorial, video), brag about successes (a recipe that turned out delicious, a project that was adorable), and be real about total gaffs (ok sometimes my cooking sucks, I forget to remove stickers before I spray paint, etc).
3. I have a cat named Calvin and dog named Hobbs. They like to race around the house and occasionally have wrestling matches in the living room before passing out in a cat/dog heep on my bed (yes they sleep curled up together).
4. Naps in the hammock with my boyfriend Shane. Camping. My morning cup of coffee. And VACATION :)
I love reading your blog for all of the inspirational things that you post here, the blog and business tips, just everything. I wish I could meet you in real life because I bet you would be really awesome! And you’re so talented too, I love your shop!
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? My name is Jenn and I blog at jenn.mcclure.blogspot.com (Ramblings fo a Nutcase)
2. what is your blog or shop about? My blog is about my life as a Army Soldier, planning my wedding with my fiance Eric on two seperate continents (sorry.. spelling issues), and slowly learning to craft and such.
3. share something fun about yourself. I love meeting new people. And learning and reading.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Snuggling with my stuffed animal that reminds me of my fiance when we’re apart.
I can’t tell you what an inspiration you are. I have always loved to creat and because of one of my friends and because of you, I’ve put myself out there. I’m so excited to see where this journey takes me…
1. Angel / http://www.simply-lovely-things.com / http://www.etsy.com/shop/angellesse
2. Making accessories & finding vintage ones. Also my family and of course my fur babies :)
3. I’m clumsy and awkward and as I’ve grown older I’ve come to realize those are great attributes! I figure if I have tripped over my own feet, it’s not a good day yet!
4. Favorites right now are my Uggs (yes it does get “cold” in So Cal), anything yellow & gray and over course all the wonderful things about fall…I just love the trees this time of year
1. Mandey http://mamamandolin.blogspot.com and http://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMandalin
2. My blog, Mama and the Dudes is about life from my perspective as a mama to a pair of afro haired twin boys trying to find her place in this new life. My shop, Mama Mandolin {handmade sweetness} is a reflection of me! Lots of bright colors and patterns full of things for mama (and some for her little dudes).
3. I’m a former county fair queen!
4. My favorite thing? Coffee. And gummy bears. But not together.
Hi Gussy…I left a comment today on Centsational Girl. Not surprisingly it was The Nester who replied.
(Shocker I know…) Anyway, she introduced me to you. I have looked around your blog a bit but need to spend a lot more time here. My comment on CG was really a question. How do you know when it’s time to quit your day job and take a leap of faith? That’s my question for 2012. My blog is about a year old and I opened my Etsy shop in August of 2011. Both are steadily growing. I feel like I will never know their full potential because I don’t have enough TIME to devote to growing them. Here’s my life: I am 52. My kids are grown and gone. I have a very low maintenance husband. Because my husband is self-employed I carry our health insurance at my job as a school secretary. I only pay 10% of the cost of my health care. So in order to quit my job I feel I need to be able to make my monthly salary plus the other 90% of my health care costs. I just don’t see that happening but how will I know unless I try? I have been working my day job and sewing in the evenings and on the weekends. I’m ready to do this for as long as it takes but I’m getting a little tired. If you have any words of wisdom I’m all ears. Thank you for listening.
Hi Ladies!
1. My blog is Floral and Frayed (floralandfrayed.com) I’m currently in the process of opening an Etsy shop and breaking in the handmade world!
2. My blog is a place where I write about being a Christian girl in college, life, style, and everything lovely. I have a passion for life and a love for vintage things. I would love it if you stopped by!
3. I’m a dancer!
4. One of my favorite things is my morning cup of coffee and spending time doing my Devotional. I am an avid coffee drinker and there is something so peaceful about sitting with a cup of hot coffee in the quiet morning. I also love to grab a cup of coffee and head to my favorite second-hand bookstore where I can spend hours in their racks upon racks of books! You can read more about my favorites on my about me page on my blog! :)
Thanks for letting me share and I look forward to meeting you ladies!
Hi Gussy!
Sorry, I’m late for the community train! :)
1. I’m Chelsea of LittleStitch- http://www.littlestitch-shop.blogspot.com & http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlestitchshop
2. We (LittleStitch is comprised of my BFF Morgan + me) write about anything and everything LittleStitch- product features, customer feedback, inspiration, namesakes… we’re just starting out (our first sale was Dec. 4th) and it’s been so fun sharing little tidbits! Our LittleStitch is a shop full of stitched eBook covers, purses, pillow covers and floor poufs (so far)!
3. I am a candy fiend! In my stitching space, there is always a little cup or bowl filled with some kind of sweet treat (usually tropical starbursts or starburst jelly beans). Sidenote: sometimes I have to hide this dish from my hubby. :)
4. I absolutely love weekend mornings at my house! My husband and I brew a big pot of coffee, then sit and sip and snuggle with our pups- on cold/rainy/extra hot mornings we hang on the couch (we live in GA, so the weather can be pretty random), on those perfect temp mornings we swing on our deck swing. I always consider that the start to my week- and cherish every chance we get to do it! :)
Gussy, I just have to say that you are such an inspiration to us! I hope that with this venture we will get to follow our dreams and inspire those around us. <3
1. Anna Delores Photography — http://annadeloresphoto.blogspot.com
2. My blog is a little bit about my photography shop on Etsy (annadelores.etsy.com) but also about the handmade community and all things home decor. :)
3. The name “Anna Delores Photography” came from my maternal great-grandmother (Anna) and my paternal grandmother (Delores). My favorite types of photographs, as well as home decor items, have that vintage, antique, ancestry-inspired mood, so I thought it appropriate to pay homage to my own heritage with the name of my business.
4. I’m currently addicted to Anthropologie, Fab.com, and Pinterest. I’m moving in with my boyfriend in the next few weeks so I love getting new ideas for decorating our new space! But really, that’s just an excuse for wasting hours of the day on my favorite websites. :)
Hi Gussy! Thanks for giving us all the opportunity to connect! I am just laying the ground floor, so to speak, with my website and my business, so bear with me!
1. The name is Charity and my website is http://www.bluebirdslemondrops.com
2. Sewing aprons and specialty clothing items/accessories as well as dabbling in interior design and cooking on the side:)
3. My mom used to beg me to learn how to sew and do crafty like things, but it wasn’t till I got married three years ago that I actually became interested in sewing and crafting! Ironic!
4. Sun porches – lots of french doors, sprawling decks attached and comfy bamboo furniture with lots of throw pillows and cable knit blankets and several good books or good friends and tea! I could live my life doing that:)
Hi!
1. Jessica, known to most as Duckie. http://frikkenduckie.blogspot.com
2. New to blogging so I haven’t really figured out what my blog is about yet but I guess it would qualify as Fashion/Life so far.
3. Inherited my first sewing machine from my “Gramma Martin” after she passed. She wasn’t my real grandmother, but the best friend to my paternal grandmother, both of whom I was very close to. Her gift inspired me to learn to sew.
4. My favorite thing is food!
#1 Sherri Ohler http://www.sdgartistry.com, http://www.thepaintedlife.com
#2 My blog was started to get to know my S.D.G. customers and other artists. I don’t really have a niche and just write about whatever is on my heart on any given day-but I really would like to find a niche!
#3 I think the most fun thing about myself is that I can cook & bake and make things pretty. I spent time as a pastry chef and LOVE all things food! Foodtv, food shopping, reading, smelling, seeing, cooking, tasting, writing, and most of all-I love giving pretty, homemade foodie gifts!
#4 My favorite? STARBUCKS. It can change my entire outlook on a day. No joke. :D
Hello! I just found your blog and shop through the give away on The Small Things blog! I love your stuff and I am super excited to start following along.
1. My name is Alesha and I blog here http://tobless.blogspot.com/
2. I started my blog as a way to document my crafting projects and to encourage myself to keep crafting more. I also love to write, so I was looking for an outlet for writing my thoughts, particularly about Jesus and life as a Christian.
3. I am recently married to the most amazing man ever…and I love the color pink (those are totally not connected!)
4. Heartfelt conversations with friends (or my hubby) that leave me feeling closer to God…usually they include a peppermint latte!
Looking forward to spending more time sorting through some of these posts!
Hi there! My name is Charlotte and I love the Gussy products! I think they are dreamy, the combination of patterns and texture is perfectly beautiful:)
Well on to answer the questions about myself:
I’ve already told you my name so my blog is called Unique Margarita and here is the URL: http://uniquemargarita.blogspot.com/
It is a blog about Art and making a difference in the world with it, drawing more toward to the whole green, environment act but I also share bits and pieces of everything so you can come to just read about my thoughts and life:) I want to make the clarification about the usage of the name “Margarita” in my blog: it is not the drink (*laughs) In Spanish, Margarita is the name for Daisies but there is a little more to it, Margarita is the name of my grandmother who was a Puerto Rican artist, and a wonderful one at that. A really big part of the blog, Unique Margarita, is built in her honor and with her memory in mind.
On to my personal self…
Well, I am sixteen years old and as I have already mentioned I love art! I run the blog with my mom and sister who work in the “behind the scenes” helping make the projects that go on to the blog, helping take the pictures and inspiring me to write, edit and design the blog:) So if you stop by, you may notice that I write more often than them but you can be sure that there is a little of them in every post. Some other fun facts about me are that I am currently tackling an online guitar class! Yikes! Yes, it is hard but I have a guitar and I have wanted to learn to play it for a very long time so I am putting it to good use:) Wish me luck!
I love the craft/art/digital design blogs specially the ones that are so beautiful I want to read everything they have written. I work really hard to make my blog look as pretty as I can muster without having to hire a designer, for that is not is my current budget. But with a little time and a nifty designing software, like adobe firework, I can get by and satisfy myself a little:) I love cats! I am a pledged cat person and I love music and ART!
Now that I have offered a little concerning me I hope I can make some friends out of this! My blog is a recent one that I started a few months ago and I would love to have some more followers (I hate to come right out and say that:/) I would love to follow anybody back and look forward to contacting one another! :)
1. what is your name and blog/shop URL? My name is Lauren and my blog is http://www.thetrunkblog.com
2. what is your blog or shop about? My blog is about enjoying the little things daily.
3. share something fun about yourself. I once saw Cher at a bakery in Aspen.
4. what is something that’s a “favorite”? Diet Coke is a favorite drink of mine.
okay, I’m years late on this – but figured I’d still leave a comment:)
1. My name is Reeve and I write at http://www.reevewrites.com
2. It’s about my music-filled life
3. I have been in two countries at once. – one foot in scotland and one foot in england.
4. staying up late and chatting with friends while playing games is my all-time fav thing to do:)
You are the one blog I read every time you post, so thank you for your inspiration and for sharing your journey! :)
1. Elizabeth – http://www.craftyaddictions.com and craftyaddictionstoo.blogspot.com
2. I make personalized accessories out of “ordinary” things. I blog about my crafty obsessions.
3. I can recite the entire Wizard of Oz movie, including songs. :)
4. I LOVE to read; this past summer I read 30 books.
1. Julia – ( http://www.moogbee.com ) & (www.moogbee.etsy.com)
2. Art, baby on the way, crafting with kids, cooking, sewing, decor, homesteading.
3. I lived in 5 different countries before I turned 13.
4. Sewing & painting on large canvases.
1. Sara – rufflesrosesandlace.blogspot.com and http://www.facebook.com/SaraHannaOriginals. I also write for Feminspire and Persephone Magazine.
2. My blog is about my personal struggles with depression, an abusive past, and feminist issues, coupled with dating and really anything! My shop is all about the purses I make. :)
3. Something fun about me? Um, well, I taught myself to sew when I received my first sewing machine Christmas 2011. I also love karaoke and of course, love my son more than anything!
4. Karaoke, definitely. And writing. I write for 2 different feminist magazines, so that’s kinda cool. :)
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