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• the Start of a New Chapter

  

  I’ve got news: I quit my job. Yup, it’s been one full week since I stopped working. I’m starting a new chapter in life, and I’m taking the time off to pursue... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Upcoming estieMade Shows!

  

  I’m doing another trunk show at Milk Honey this Saturday! The last one I did in September went really well…minus the fact that I drank waay too much coffee... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Homemade Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream

  

  I love how thick and rich Vietnamese coffee is, and I’ve been wanting to make an ice cream version of it for the longest time. I finally got the chance this... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Next Up: the Urban Street Bazaar

  

  I’m still undecided as to what to call them: craft fairs, or shows? Shows sound more professional and grown up, so maybe I should stick with that.Regardless,... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Adventures in Metalsmithing – the Ringmaking Workshop

  

  The majority of my time at Arrowmont was spent in the classroom. Same with the other students. It was pretty awesome to see how dedicated everyone was to their... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Adventures in Metalsmithing: My Week at Arrowmont

  

  Two weeks ago, I took a metalsmithing workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts Crafts in Tennessee. The course was all about rings, and I absolutely loved it. Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• When It Rains, It Pours

  

  In case you’re wondering where I went, the answer is: I’m still here! I’m just knee-deep in orders. My etsy store, estieMade, was featured as a local vendor in... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Adventures in Metalsmithing: a Ring for My Sister

  

  I’m very excited to share about this ring I made my sister. I had been wanting to make her one for a while. The stone is made of quartz with iron in it, which i... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Pouf’s Pop-up Shop

  

  I’m super excited to be a part of a pop-up shop at Pouf, a rad local salon, this Saturday. Pouf’s not just any salon: it’s a retro-gem of a blowout bar, that... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

  

  Every time we go back to Boston, we hit up Cabots, a family-run old-fashioned ice cream parlour. They have this giant frozen yogurt drill they use to... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hattie @ 8 Months

  

  Most people that see pictures of Hattie comment on how big she’s grown. She’s nearing 50 pounds (49.5 at the vet last week!), and is still a super sweet puppy. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Travels >> Roadtrip Through Southern Utah

  

  Utah – God’s country. It’s beautiful out there. Over the 4th of July, Jeff and I took a trip with a couple friends to Utah. We spent a couple days driving... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Adventures in Metalsmithing: a Week at Arts & Craft School

  

  A woodturning class at Arrowmont, courtesy of this siteThis September, I’ll be spending an entire week in the Smoky Mountains, taking a class on ring making. Fo... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 ART & DESIGN, ARTS & CRAFTS, CULTURE

• DIY Leather Bow Belt

  

  I’m a big fan of belts. They always seem to add just the right touch to an outfit. And they’re even better when you make them yourself! A couple months ago,... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Adventures in Metalsmithing: My First Commissioned Project!

  

  It’s been a while since I’ve written about my metalsmithing class. I’m still really enjoying it: in fact, I look forward to it every week! Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Inspiration: Dumb Ways to Die

  This week, the winners of the Cannes advertising awards were announced. For those not familiar with Cannes, it’s the most prestigious advertising award show... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• DIY Rhinestone Studded Hair Clips

  

  I’ve been growing out my bangs for the last 6 months. It was getting hard to schedule bang trims with my hairdresser, since she works downtown and I work 30... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS

• DIY Kids Art Smock

  

  My niece Emmy loves to paint. It’s really cute to see pictures of her going at it on her easel. So for Christmas last year, I made Emmy an art smock. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Puppy Pics of the Week

  

  It’s been a while since I posted any Hatie pics. Here are a couple that were taken recently. A couple weeks ago, the rescue group we got her from posted picture... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• a Wonderfully Dreamy Bridal Shoot

  

  My friend Cathy is an super-talented photographer. A couple weeks ago, she did a rustic and dreamy-looking bridal shoot in Austin. I just had to share a few of... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME