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• Driven: a Passion for Photography

  

  Welcome to the third installment of Driven. This is a mini-series focused on friends who are admirably pursuing their passions. We’ve all heard that ‘A picture... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handmade/ Homemade: DIY Hair Inspiration

  

  This week’s Handmade/Homemade theme is hair. Here’s Kira, to share some hair-inspired collectibles. And for those that missed my DIY collection inspired by hair... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Introducing myDIY, an Online Crafting Party!

  

  A big part of crafting and blogging is the community. I’ve come across so many talented people in the blogosphere, and they’re all so inspiring. I guess that’s... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• a Peek at Puerto Rico

  

  Just thought I’d share some pictures from our trip last weekend! It’s been a little rough getting back into work-mode. But at least I’ve got pics of the beach t... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• a Peek from Puerto Rico

  

  Just thought I’d share some pictures from our trip last weekend! It’s been a little rough getting back into work-mode. But at least I’ve got pics of the beach t... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handmade/ Homemade – Make It Beach Chic

  

  Happy Monday! We just got back from Puerto Rico, and I’ve got the beach on my mind. It was so relaxing being out near the water! Fittingly, this week’s... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• S’mores Surprise Cookies

  

  When I saw this recipe on Sugar & Cloth last month, and my mouth started to water. The pictures were super cute, and the recipe was irresistible. Who can... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Catching’ Some Rays

  

  Howdy from Puerto Rico! Jeff and I are here for a friend’s wedding, and we feel lucky that we had the means to make this trip. It’s amazing how being on the... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handmade/ Homemade: the (gotta-have-it) Renegade Roundup

  

  There’s something about the Renegade Craft Fair that makes you want to buy everything in sight. Maybe it’s just because the product is unique and the vendors ar... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Driven: a Passion for Coffee (part 2)

  

  Yesterday’s post featured an interview with a coffee connoisseur who just happens to be my brother-in-law. He’s the roaster behind Mariposa Coffee Roastery in... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Driven: a Passion for Coffee (part 1)

  

  Some people really love coffee. They know the names and origins of each bean. Much like wine aficionados, these folks can tell you the tasting notes for each cu... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handmade/ Homemade – the Renegade Roundup

  

  Happy Monday! This week’s Handmade/Homemade is focused on the Renegade Craft Fair. The Renegade season kicked off in Austin, and just made its way through LA... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• DIY // Tie Dye Jeans

  

  Have you ever bought something for a certain purpose, but ended up using it for an entirely different purpose? That was with with RIT dye. Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Inspiring Olympics Commercials

  A couple weeks ago, I shared a commercial by P&G for the Olympics. I almost cried when I first watched it because it was so touching! I wanted to share a... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handmade/ Homemade: the Happy Camper

  

  I started the week by announcing the new Handmade/Homemade series I’m working on with Kira from Her New Leaf. Today I’m sharing the collection of Kira’s handmad... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wholly Kao! I’m How Old?

  

  Yesterday was my birthday. I’m now one step removed from being 30. yikes. Does it feel different? Not at all. But I’ll have to say, It’s weird to talk to friend... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handmade/ Homemade: the Happy Camper

  

  Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a good weekend.I’m starting the week off with an announcement: my weekly roundups have evolved into a new series called... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• DIY Feather Pens

  

  I’ve got a lot of embroidery floss left over from my middle school days. Of course I’ve kept it around, because I’m a pack rat when it comes to crafting... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Horses + Happiness

  

  This week has been full of little bits of happiness.Happiness…like getting a yellow watermelon from our farm share. It’s called a Heirloom Orangeglo. Anyone els... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION

• Driven: a Passion for Farming

  

  I’m kicking off a mini-series called Driven. Each post in the series focuses on a friend who is pursuing their passion. And let’s face it: passionate people... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 LIFESTYLE, SELF EXPRESSION