Luke Holds The Baby

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Well, Luke and Christine hold the big baby! They stopped by for a visit. We ate some grilled meats ( and Pops had his first veggie burger), went for a delightful walk (led by James!) and then had some grapenut pie that Christine brought and was super duper good! Good times on this Labor Day weekend, although I miss Andy, because he's working nonstop to keep me in the style to which I've become accustomed.

In which the hurricane brings the refugees

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come to visit! they are a people without a home - well, without power. I am grateful that all of my friends and family were virtually unscathed by the hurricane. I hope it's the last one we see, even if it is the beginning of the season.
This is my friend Quinn. He's cute, with or without electricity!

Oh, Hello

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Awesome pitcher. It's Swedish! Made by the Upsala Ekeby company in Karlskrona, this is the Bellis pattern. I love love love it! It is for sale in my Etsy shop, though, because I have a wedding annd life to pay for!
Love it! And have never seen anything like it!

New Treasury on Etsy!

In Which There is a NEW BABY

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Okay, well, she's not that new - but she's new to me!
This is baby Zoe! She is the baby of my cousin Billy and his lovely wife, Lorna! They are a happy little new family! She is super sweet and also likes me very much.
I have been very slow in posting pictures because I am super sick, but I wanted to get this one up and into the world, because she is VERY CUTE!

In Which I am Almost Famous Again!

I'm on the HEART HANDMADE BLOG! Awesome! Exciting! Look at me (spins in circles!)

Oh, hello tiny butterflies

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While making some canvas art for a friend's nursery, I started to fall in love with scrapbook paper all over again.
Except I hate to scrapbook - there's too much planning and not enough stuff you can do quickly - but I do love all the punches and stickers and stuff.
So, I bought many (maybe too many) little 3 by 3 inch canvases and started to modge podge 'em! Whales and mushrooms and I wanted to make one with bunches of butterflies! This is it.
In other news: I am sick. And my bridal shower is this weekend! I hope I'm better by then!

In Which there ARe some Brooches!

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I'm getting ready to start making my wedding bouquet. I'm using vintage brooches to make a super bling-y flower arrangement! My dress is pretty plain, and I don't really wear jewelry, but I wanted to have no real flowers at the wedding, because I didn't want to deal with a florist. Lots of people have contributed and I have bought some over the past year, and I can't wait to get started, even though I need about 20 more. Andy's mom got a bunch for me! I recently got that big blue enamel flower for 2 bucks! It's been a grand adventure, searching and scouring for different things, figuring out if they'll go together. I'm super excited to start!

This bebe

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probably won't eat you.
He may gnaw on your knuckles a bit, though.

Happy Birthday

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to Baxter. Andy may have made up your birth date, but he takes it very seriously. I think that you are naughty a lot, but I still like you. Happy Birthday. Now get in your bed and think about what you've done!

Missing the Whales

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This time last year, we were on the whale and puffin tour (well, in a couple of weeks). Maine is nice, but Bar Harbor is a great tiny town. We went two years in a row - me and Kate, bringing her sister the first year and my sister the next. We went antiquing, watched movies, drank beers, and walked an astonishing amount. We went so I could see the puffins, in real life. And, during the second year, I did see them.
But we saw whales too! I had seen Beluga whales at the Aquarium, and they look more like sea cows to me, so seeing the mama and baby humpbacks were exciting! They were so big, and it was so calm and everyone on the boat was excited!
And that night we went to a bar that served tater tots. So, tater tots + beer+ whales + puffins + lots of antiques = happy happy happy.

Baby Ryan!

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Baby Ryan Wulff! One month old! Big brother Liam has just turned the big 0-5! So, it's an exciting time around these parts. And Mr. Colin, the middle child, is talking up a storm! I'm so happy to meet my new friend Ryan and welcome her into the world! She's a cutie!

Wedding Rings!

We have been shop shop shopping for wedding bands and the two things I know for sure is:



1) I know nothing about jewelry or metal or rings
and
2) Jewelry is hella expensive.



But you'll wear 'em forever, so you have to figure out what you like and what is for real and what is weird to you...and it's a lot of discussion in the very well-lit jewelry store...
So, we're thinking of these ones, made by a lady in Oregon. Awesome. Weird and awesome.

Sesame Street: ABC Song with Tilly and the Wall

My nephew, James, loves to sit on a grownup's lap and watch Sesame Street songs. This Alphabet Song by Tilly and the Wall is pretty awesome - although I like India Arie with Elmo's version too!
So, watch it and be happy! Their outfits alone are enough to make you smile!

All Grown UP!

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Lochlain and Seanie came to visit (with their parents) for Quinn's christening! Oh, they are so grown up and giantly tall - it's surprising everytime. Seaniebear is even losing his babyface! OH, boy. Time marches on! Here's Loch and Pop, goofing around a little!

In Which I am Officially a Grownup

And why is that, you may ask?
Because of these three things:


1) I have to buy a mattress

2) I'm moving to an apartment with the man I am going to marry.

3) I cannot quit my job any ol' time I feel like it.

I never really WANT to quit my job. But I always liked the thought that I would survive (at least for a while) if I lost it, or if I was unhappy. Becoming more financially burdened sometimes feels like that sound at the beginning of Law and Order (Clink - CLINK!). I like my job, I do - but it was always nice to know that I could just go work in a deli somewhere and be okay.

However, I get a lot in return:
I get to spend everyday with my best friend! So, that's pretty cool! And we're moving to the beach, which will be awesome! Yays! So, good luck to me!

It's Giveaway Day!

Awesome! Welcome! Today it is the big Giveaway Day coordinated by Sew Mama Sew, and who doesn't love free stuff? I'm psyched to enter for some awesome stuff and excited to send you something of mine!



Today, we have two organic cotton knit hats, made by me! These hats retail at 10/hat, though I sell them discounted in my etsy shop when you buy two! They fit size 0-3 months, and when you win, I will send you an email with a selection of colors to choose from! These are a GREAT baby gift, because even summer babies need hats! They are made with 100% organic cotton, so there are no pesticides in this item! All hats are made in a smoke free environment, and they are all made with happiness!

To enter to win, just leave a comment below. Please leave your email address, so I can find out your physical address to send your loot! Thanks for stopping by! I'm happy to ship internationally, too! Giveaway ends at midnight on Wednesday, and a winner will be randomly picked on Thursday morning! And the winner is...A Joyful Noise!!!!

From now until June 10, enjoy 10% off anything at my etsy shop, using the coupon code GIVEAWAYDAY!

In Which I am Not as Famous As My Stuff!

Jenny Doh, of the Crescendoh blog, posted one of my Etsy items in her OMG! The Best of Etsy!

That's pretty awesome! I thank you!

Brimfield, Baby!

I know. You're jealous. And you don't want to know what I spent...but I found some hawt items!

New Dots Pyrex Bowl! Vintage Glasware mug!

And so much more! Will update and update!

Mama's Day

I know I've said it. I miss my mom.

Here she is in a parade! I like her high heels, her denim skirt, her blazer! She's awesome!