tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206753192024-03-06T22:40:39.948-06:00TrendWatcherEmily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.comBlogger805125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-82437028658268410102010-10-02T11:29:00.003-05:002010-10-02T11:46:49.646-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpDmtzPL7mzPA2fnF0Oq7zuiEIZOk_47OnY5teZsX3VqP9-l3q1OJvTqliqFFILz6LTTFDK7iMxrP3azyH4La_2T6zGQPrRbsOj6EFi9j5cPJuIM572XeEgti_Yi1rzdJ28m2kA/s1600/profile.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpDmtzPL7mzPA2fnF0Oq7zuiEIZOk_47OnY5teZsX3VqP9-l3q1OJvTqliqFFILz6LTTFDK7iMxrP3azyH4La_2T6zGQPrRbsOj6EFi9j5cPJuIM572XeEgti_Yi1rzdJ28m2kA/s400/profile.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523491055198543122" border="0" /></a>I've moved! And I'm FINALLY blogging again!!!<br /><br />The last 2 weeks we were building the site I started diligently blogging, getting back in the habit. Man - I've missed writing like this! And now we're "on". It's very exciting over here.<br /><br />Take a spin through the pages & learn a bit more about me & what I do. I've been a busy girl & have made a lot of changes since my last blog post in 2009.<br /><br />Check back every day - I've come up with a format I really like incorporating some of the favorite themes from my previous blog followers:<br /><br />SUNDAYS: <a href="http://emilyadamsonfire.com/home/?cat=4">SENSE-ational Sundays</a> are BACK! I ran these for 2+ years, recording my top 5 "sense"-ational experiences each week. It's like a diary of my sensory world. My weekly favorites - what I see, hear, taste, touch & smell. If you're an aspiring blogger it's a GREAT writing exercise and really makes you pay attention to the little joys in your life.<br /><br />MONDAYS: <a href="http://emilyadamsonfire.com/home/?cat=5">Yummy Mondays</a> - every Monday will be food related. Recipes, cooking videos, gratuitous sugar, etc.<br /><br />TUESDAYS: <a href="http://emilyadamsonfire.com/home/?cat=8">The Trendwatcher</a> lives! I am still an avid trend tracker & wanted to include my forecasting tips and web trend links into a regular column. Tuesdays are a must for designers & indie artists.<br /><br />WEDNESDAYS: <a href="http://emilyadamsonfire.com/home/?cat=6">What I Want Wednesdays</a> -Each Wednesday I will window shop through etsy, sharing finds from talented independent artist by themes. We'll discover tons of great handmade artists together!<br /><br />THURSDAYS: Well, I can't live every day by a formula - Thursdays are a wild card! I am including a <a href="http://emilyadamsonfire.com/home/?cat=3">Life & Laughs</a> column for everything from redneck shenanigans to what I'm reading and more.<br /><br />FRIDAYS: <a href="http://emilyadamsonfire.com/home/?cat=9">Button Business</a> - Here is where I can recap what I've been working on the last week. New listings, online buying trends, upcoming shows, local shops, etc. It's a regular ManHandled-palooza. I like it, because I tend to talk about work a lot, and this really contains it when I write about other things.<br /><br />SATURDAYS: My day of online rest. Unless there's something awesome going on (like tomorrow), I plan to go do something in the real world & stay off the computer. Get some sunshine, or sleep in, or go out - whatever you do HAVE FUN!Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-28830266081861600672009-04-16T06:44:00.002-05:002009-04-16T06:47:39.838-05:00Alive...This is the longest blogging break I have ever taken...<br /><br />I am fine - I've just had family in the hospital, for well - a little over a month now. It's been hard to write about & hard to find the time to write. I can manage shorter updates, so I've been on facebook more when I've had time (Emily Hargis Adams).<br /><br />I wanted to share a video I found recently that I love to give you a smile today...<br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y54ABqSOScQ&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y54ABqSOScQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="300"></embed></object>Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-76836834559707906722009-03-12T22:47:00.002-05:002009-03-12T22:50:20.852-05:00The Potato Bar is Open!<iframe src="http://www.flickr.com/slideShow/index.gne?set_id=72157615095549651" scrolling="no" width="400" align="center" frameborder="0" height="400"></iframe><br /><left><small>Created with <a href="http://www.flickrslideshow.com/">flickr slideshow</a>.<br /><br /></small>I created 20 new kits for PolkaDotPotato for their fabulous .99 cent sale! Click here to shop the <a href="http://www.polkadotpotato.com/shop/home.php?cat=38">Potato Bar</a>! </left>Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-58693093539439403022009-03-09T22:54:00.006-05:002009-03-09T23:28:48.475-05:00"Sense"-ational Sundays...Our senses tell a story. I've committed to recording my 5 senses for the past week - every week - as an exercise to explore my sensory world. I challenge you to do the same. If you choose to do so, just blog your 5 senses every Sunday & let me know - I'd love to read along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SEE: 20 new kits for the Potato Bar...</span><br />Ashley's launching another BIG "Potato Bar" sale later this week at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.polkadotpotato.com">www.polkadotpotato.com</a> (all the kits are just .99!) It's my first one to participate in since I started Catch 52 & I was soooooooooo excited! I created <span style="font-weight: bold;">TWENTY NEW KITS </span>over the last week!!! I'll post them as soon as they go up...<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.polkadotpotato.com"> </a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I HEAR: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frasier">Fraiser</a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBrrgXY0S6EyLgFhpjeLZV3XaKofgI5h-Gtocav-XoBUAJ5ZYyr22JH9Z-nTXuOw3CnckcEwOAl_rYH_K2XewRQuGlOqZNZ0I76Wjeus7RT_oEAO0eWhFdI76fnSbcKYAClynYg/s1600-h/frasier_02.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBrrgXY0S6EyLgFhpjeLZV3XaKofgI5h-Gtocav-XoBUAJ5ZYyr22JH9Z-nTXuOw3CnckcEwOAl_rYH_K2XewRQuGlOqZNZ0I76Wjeus7RT_oEAO0eWhFdI76fnSbcKYAClynYg/s400/frasier_02.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311406948301358658" border="0" /></a>Lately, with all the family stress I've been looking for something to make me laugh. I ran across an episode of Fraiser on cable and laughed myself SILLY! I loved this show...but now I find it funnier than ever! Think about it - one of the base story lines is of a man dealing with his dad & dog moving in & how they get along (apropot). found an <a href="http://epguides.com/Frasier/">episode guide</a> online & realized a few people have uploaded ALL the old Fraiser episodes on to YouTube! So I've been listening to them while I've been working on my potato bar kits...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TASTE: <a href="http://www.peiwei.com/">Pei Wei</a></span><br />This means Matt went out of town last weekend...I always go grab food from Pei Wei when he's gone. I really love it & he hasn't found anything on the menu he really likes...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TOUCH: dog hair</span><br />Oh. my. Lord.<br />EVERYWHERE!!!<br /><br />We're going to have her shaved down. Way. too. much. hair. in. my. house.<br /><br />We are loving having a dog - but this is RIDICULOUS.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SMELL: <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/bath-shower/soap/figs-and-leaves-">Figs & Leaves</a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQCVUAz0SNYIO3ZB0fhWzk-DDBlda4Obz_5nvMLgeWtsf1vnSu9wCJTb5yjaHqqpY-WzvqMRyRbnPzgEUfj7KgQwvoAmY7MifbHkBAOyPMTZIDwl21tU7RG9P5aG0-KutJK8ITzw/s1600-h/41SYC1J892L._SL500_AA280_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQCVUAz0SNYIO3ZB0fhWzk-DDBlda4Obz_5nvMLgeWtsf1vnSu9wCJTb5yjaHqqpY-WzvqMRyRbnPzgEUfj7KgQwvoAmY7MifbHkBAOyPMTZIDwl21tU7RG9P5aG0-KutJK8ITzw/s400/41SYC1J892L._SL500_AA280_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311409257163043778" border="0" /></a>I went to <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop">LUSH</a> to get some soap to send to my cousin in Iraq...it's a good thing my local LUSH girls know me by sight. We had a catch up chat & they cut me some lovely samples. I let them choose for me & I have some wonderful new soaps to try.<br /><br />This one was the first I've tried & I must admit - my skin feels FABULOUS...Seriously if you have a LUSH in your area - go & ask for some samples. Try this one & <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/bath-shower/soap/porridge">porridge soap</a> (great for your face) for starters. I'm so excited to try my other new samples...there's nothing like a long hot shower to relax!Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-23863198665917321042009-03-06T07:46:00.003-06:002009-03-06T07:59:46.415-06:00On My Desk Fridays...Inspired by one of my favorite sites, <a href="http://on-my-desk.blogspot.com/">On My Desk</a>, I have decided to share a photo of whatever is on my desk {whether it's art in progress or a gigantic mess} every Friday. This week it's...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgxIzWcvqdzESCZuCqj725LqmHnH4_oiRPPp1lFaeiRDKq7nBnNvwEYDDP-WuQxpR2n9gHykaqHlENjBo3tIRfUT_Z_iiiB2dnKH8csZdGyzGqGVjsij0RLwlkXlHFhAGMjBpQQ/s1600-h/IMG_7355.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgxIzWcvqdzESCZuCqj725LqmHnH4_oiRPPp1lFaeiRDKq7nBnNvwEYDDP-WuQxpR2n9gHykaqHlENjBo3tIRfUT_Z_iiiB2dnKH8csZdGyzGqGVjsij0RLwlkXlHFhAGMjBpQQ/s400/IMG_7355.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310073664014184306" border="0" /></a><br />A little jewelery repair (one of my flower cabochon rings) sitting on top of my "reference" calendar I use for working on <a href="http://www.polkadotpotato.com/shop/home.php?cat=129">Catch 52</a>. I am doing so much calendar art I always keep a reference out these days so I don't get confused. I am a little surprised at how long this random piece of paper has actually stayed on my desk...<br /><br />So, what's on your desk? Post a link & let me know if you're playing along - I'd love to look at your desk too! Or just hop on and say hi. I know you're reading...Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-42326925415158503892009-03-06T07:40:00.002-06:002009-03-06T07:46:32.213-06:00Try this at home...<object width="400" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3YWS4CIXP_8&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3YWS4CIXP_8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="260"></embed></object><br />You know I am <span style="font-weight: bold;">addicted </span>to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">etsy.com</a>. Not only are they an amazing community to shop in & sell on - they have weekly how-to tutorials, an online magazine, free virtual classes, a resource guide, a message board & SO MUCH MORE!<br /><br />This week's how to video really got my attention because not only do I have everything to do this at home (well - I'm subbing felt for batting, but it's close enough) - I'm betting if you're a scrapper you do to. So try this fun decor project sometime soon - I know I will! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-embellished-frames-with-kayte-terry-3546/">*Click here* for the written instructions if you need them.</a>Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-23175990716969215982009-03-01T08:49:00.003-06:002009-03-01T09:11:53.965-06:00"Sense"-ational Sundays...Our senses tell a story. I've committed to recording my 5 senses for the past week - every week - as an exercise to explore my sensory world. I challenge you to do the same. If you choose to do so, just blog your 5 senses every Sunday & let me know - I'd love to read along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SEE: <a href="http://www.costco.com/">Costco</a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsu0dHkj5X6Nr9xPRjgqrq6vVzj5jOjHYmMyzoWDLSubAFdabKfcTFxBXT67UP95odtVE5aAqidQI93azmGdCcbD-oZLg-O4j1XWXZBrOtS1_K9hI0RJcnU5R23EVsmcyeBn0APg/s1600-h/costco-DSC_0884.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsu0dHkj5X6Nr9xPRjgqrq6vVzj5jOjHYmMyzoWDLSubAFdabKfcTFxBXT67UP95odtVE5aAqidQI93azmGdCcbD-oZLg-O4j1XWXZBrOtS1_K9hI0RJcnU5R23EVsmcyeBn0APg/s400/costco-DSC_0884.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308234114836314834" border="0" /></a><br />We broke down & got a Costco membership. We've been analyzing our grocery spending & realized we had a lot of recurring expenses that we could cut down by buying a few items in bulk. It was an adventure. We didn't go bonkers buying stuff either.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I HEAR:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">a drill</span><br />We put up a waterbed in the guest room this week. We weren't that sure of what we were doing and as a result had to start over twice before we did it right. I kept hearing the whirring of Matt's drill as we unassembled and reassembled. Anyway - it's done now and my dad's finally more comfortable. You wouldn't recognize our guest bedroom. It's actualy a bedroom...<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />I TASTE:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matt's grilled cheese</span><br />My husband makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches in the world. His trick is that he makes them "inside out". He "grills" one side of the bread, then flips and adds the cheese then does the outside so both sides of the bread are crispy...he made them for me & my dad & Martha this weekend.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TOUCH: Lady, our new fur-baby!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJp_oFlTnfXBiv8WgGRrorwZ-CfwhZwLTLsGLwn3Kn2aQ3DYdp8J53FNNENZ99Qw1J_zU_6K1Jp9nC7LI8YPUgpFUiCpcpdbOkO0F_zZ6igYs7AXOVTYvO7FneKFYb98WXcJPSlg/s1600-h/IMG_7351a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJp_oFlTnfXBiv8WgGRrorwZ-CfwhZwLTLsGLwn3Kn2aQ3DYdp8J53FNNENZ99Qw1J_zU_6K1Jp9nC7LI8YPUgpFUiCpcpdbOkO0F_zZ6igYs7AXOVTYvO7FneKFYb98WXcJPSlg/s400/IMG_7351a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308232000446126770" border="0" /></a><br />This was a surprise. We've adopted one of my parents dogs & brought it home with us permanently. A lot of you know I am generally anti-pet. Those of you who've known me when I've had pets know its because I have a hard time losing them. I love this dog. Matt REALLY loves this dog. It was his decision...we brought our new baby home last night. It's really quite fun.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SMELL: Coffee</span><br />I've been drinking coffee almost every day. I'm trying to adjust to my new lifestyle of waking up earlier. It's taking A LOT of coffee...lol.Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-81528248275515784102009-02-27T14:58:00.004-06:002009-02-27T15:11:03.518-06:00On My Desk FRIDAYS...Inspired by one of my favorite sites, <a href="http://on-my-desk.blogspot.com/">On My Desk</a>, I have decided to share a photo of whatever is on my desk {whether it's art in progress or a gigantic mess} every Friday. This week it's...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-7tLiMMGUBupmhbjkJbgzs38Bh5Xe2q0m4z6eHD7-gGZ7rLpX3Zr3GeNUe0z-Umxd53vEQIAvE3BSRQe5_5kAPt0SePKcGSpwUbqS9ohG1qOyqqPiTqdTkJCk9JPOmI1-CEr8w/s1600-h/the+Go-to+Girl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-7tLiMMGUBupmhbjkJbgzs38Bh5Xe2q0m4z6eHD7-gGZ7rLpX3Zr3GeNUe0z-Umxd53vEQIAvE3BSRQe5_5kAPt0SePKcGSpwUbqS9ohG1qOyqqPiTqdTkJCk9JPOmI1-CEr8w/s400/the+Go-to+Girl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307586461976653906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRTewCbILa1-iPK7jGzgqaAegYe9wuCnJRVWUYsNnxnTMRSGFtF0RM3iXMY8cBPZqrTTNGwJ2gdgrAP-IDKny-TM2MKC1iRJLHt-031mQF48UYmPja91b18L4KbSYDDnhxsafoA/s1600-h/It's+about+time.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRTewCbILa1-iPK7jGzgqaAegYe9wuCnJRVWUYsNnxnTMRSGFtF0RM3iXMY8cBPZqrTTNGwJ2gdgrAP-IDKny-TM2MKC1iRJLHt-031mQF48UYmPja91b18L4KbSYDDnhxsafoA/s400/It's+about+time.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307584899102924338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-SH0Gxp_IpU4vtifT7VfIqD5_xN5Yjt9uCvYBbDcjojKsCH49UKHvDyukHs8oe9VpmkU-BbIuzyViUydBgx322lw98gACEtety7ynyf_qkA8Wh1F3PHmie-Zx3aAcCG-KhhwuA/s1600-h/baby+oh+baby.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-SH0Gxp_IpU4vtifT7VfIqD5_xN5Yjt9uCvYBbDcjojKsCH49UKHvDyukHs8oe9VpmkU-BbIuzyViUydBgx322lw98gACEtety7ynyf_qkA8Wh1F3PHmie-Zx3aAcCG-KhhwuA/s400/baby+oh+baby.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307584810641044370" border="0" /></a><br />A LOT of papers & notes for some upcoming classes I'll be teaching at GASC in Arlington. True to Luxe - all the projects will probably end up as a collaborations - but since but I had to get descriptions & teaser photos turned in today I had to wing it a little bit. We have some AMAZING releases coming up that I want to incorporate too - it's so hard to do a sample photo when the product you want to use doesn't exist yet! :)<br /><br />So that's what I'm working on. Class descriptions & sign ups go up next week. They're going to be A TON of fun and I'm really looking forward to teaching locally! The last several years GASC has always been opposite a CKU or Scrap-a-Ganza, so I've only taught at 1 in the last 8 years. Which is CRAZY since it's the largest consumer convention in the US and <span style="font-style: italic;">it's in my own backyard</span>!<br /><br />So, what's on your desk? Post a link & let me know if you're playing along - I'd love to look at your desk too! Or just hop on and say hi. I know you're reading...Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-91476391404288265222009-02-23T09:59:00.003-06:002009-02-23T10:21:17.542-06:00"Sense"-ational Sundays...Once again a day late & a dollar short and another skipped Friday...<br />We've been having some serious stuff going on this week. There's just no other explanation for it.<br /><br />Our senses tell a story. I've committed to recording my 5 senses for the past week - every week - as an exercise to explore my sensory world. I challenge you to do the same. If you choose to do so, just blog your 5 senses every Sunday & let me know - I'd love to read along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SEE: Clutter & Order</span><br />We had a MAJOR project this week. My dad has come to stay with us for a couple of months so we decided to buckle down and turn our crap-collector/spare bedroom into a real live guest room & totally livable space. If you've been to my house, you know what a daunting task that was. Matt & I managed a complete transformation in 2 days. I feel like I worked out for about 20 hours straight. Even my hair hurts.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I HEAR: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Back-Future-Complete-Trilogy-Widescreen/dp/B00006AL1E">the Back to the Future Trilogy</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnc8u6Gp9OjrHAC0N8epslfynMOu_MstLSOCPCatCVV5O4Q9hRmHHrycU_YQjKYq7AxNVZ1Z7NHYbPVdiekRVrrPQRXSyZRnv-MBfrcB5YvERxpgGLKoJcu94JtN5_Vg-VjyOYA/s1600-h/Back-To-The-Future-back-to-the-future-546425_378_357.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 378px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnc8u6Gp9OjrHAC0N8epslfynMOu_MstLSOCPCatCVV5O4Q9hRmHHrycU_YQjKYq7AxNVZ1Z7NHYbPVdiekRVrrPQRXSyZRnv-MBfrcB5YvERxpgGLKoJcu94JtN5_Vg-VjyOYA/s400/Back-To-The-Future-back-to-the-future-546425_378_357.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306028173606772194" border="0" /></a><br />I tend to listen to DVDs when I'm working on the computer @ home. The more familiar the better since I can "see" them in my mind & don't have to concentrate on it at all to enjoy it & know what's going on. The Back to the Future movies are great for this kind of thing and were the discs on the desk this week...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TASTE: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nabiscoworld.com/Triscuit/">Triscuts</a><br />I'm going through a triscut phase right now...I don't know why. They're my favorite thing to munch on.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TOUCH: Upholstery fabric</span><br />I bought fabric & "made" and hung curtains this weekend (is it "making" curtains when you figure out how to rig them without sewing anything????).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SMELL: </span><a href="http://shop.timhortons.com/Catalogue/Details.aspx?categoryId=0&productId=9"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tim Horton's English Toffee Coffee</span></a><br />I must say THANK GOD for <a href="http://vickiboutin.typepad.com/">Vicki Boutin</a> who sends me my Tim-fix whenever I ask her to. I LOVE this coffee & since there's no <a href="http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/about/index.html">Tims</a> anywhere NEAR my end of the country I am eternally grateful to my personal coffee exporter. :)Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-50507138974214417332009-02-17T10:38:00.006-06:002009-02-17T10:47:41.167-06:00...for the Scrap-Shopaholics!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCd7NrKpsVV_fv7Ku6N3hEcWCvoTa-ETPvnmiB7P1tmIPxkcqh6_BBzPnfwLa444kQsh3UShweiD5gzBcmEO5h3QFD1EiXPByKs7WBxb52tZm7UcMxxGFtjMCBFFq0kwqYVVlSQ/s1600-h/6a00d83452571d69e2011278de692b28a4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCd7NrKpsVV_fv7Ku6N3hEcWCvoTa-ETPvnmiB7P1tmIPxkcqh6_BBzPnfwLa444kQsh3UShweiD5gzBcmEO5h3QFD1EiXPByKs7WBxb52tZm7UcMxxGFtjMCBFFq0kwqYVVlSQ/s400/6a00d83452571d69e2011278de692b28a4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303807582049997426" border="0" /></a><br />It's like a big fabulous shopping week!!! I'm feeling more than a little <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jml_MOEPA-s">shopaholic</a> inspired, what with the sale at<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5098093">ManHandled</a>, this amazing deal from Luxe and a promo coming up on Friday at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6638909">TheBookie</a>!<br /><br />We're offering a once in a LUXE-time opportunity for you to stock up on ribbon! We're offering <span style="font-weight: bold;">3 yards for $1 or you can buy an ENTIRE 20 yd spool for ONLY $5 </span>(all sizes). OK - let me spell it out for you...cheaper than wholesale. This special is so amazing we can only run it for a limited time - until the end of the month! So take a look & see what ribbons you need today. All of out gorgeous grosgrains are garment grade - washable & as perfect for sewing as they are for paper projects! *<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://www.shopatron.com/index/613.0.43029.0.0.0.0">CLICK HERE for your RIBBON FANTASY come true</a>*Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-26415118318335979572009-02-16T16:34:00.000-06:002009-02-16T14:39:24.047-06:00Stimulating the economy one button at a time...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdc_XmatO0Jj2FkJ84kEKxPMhNUBJGVsoGiYuWjy1aXVWcfAumj5Vj09VmVqJBXIRbaT7bDgvoXNJo7o4iSF_weJ5eokVCz9peF6ySqok8AyQtuzQObjDXpeIRrTxiYhxx5ZtUXA/s1600-h/stimulus+graphic2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdc_XmatO0Jj2FkJ84kEKxPMhNUBJGVsoGiYuWjy1aXVWcfAumj5Vj09VmVqJBXIRbaT7bDgvoXNJo7o4iSF_weJ5eokVCz9peF6ySqok8AyQtuzQObjDXpeIRrTxiYhxx5ZtUXA/s400/stimulus+graphic2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303496349232163186" border="0" /></a>We figured it was the "American" thing to do...so we passed our own economic stimulus package, just for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5098093">ManHandled</a>!<br /><br />As long as you're in the U.S.A. we're offering free shipping on all of our buttons sets this week - no minimums, no strings attached!<br /><br />*<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5098093">CLICK HERE</a>* to browse the button mania!Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-43345332853448700162009-02-15T17:24:00.006-06:002009-02-15T17:58:51.973-06:00"Sense"-ational Sundays...Our senses tell a story. I've committed to recording my 5 senses for the past week - every week - as an exercise to explore my sensory world. I challenge you to do the same. If you choose to do so, just blog your 5 senses every Sunday & let me know - I'd love to read along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SEE: My new favorite </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.polkadotpotato.com/shop/home.php?cat=129">Catch 52</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> design</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcCidMRoDVr08zwj3Q3hPTz2fDm-FJtawemJiuYOs5799A-9VEMLVpLLwRTnOOMXkvgjr0Yl_Dg8vupkE-Pix45AJ4IfIou4MYvagcj7K-lcAM6TDkrjjODAHkw2NbwbfSRFr4Q/s1600-h/ea_streetsmarts_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcCidMRoDVr08zwj3Q3hPTz2fDm-FJtawemJiuYOs5799A-9VEMLVpLLwRTnOOMXkvgjr0Yl_Dg8vupkE-Pix45AJ4IfIou4MYvagcj7K-lcAM6TDkrjjODAHkw2NbwbfSRFr4Q/s400/ea_streetsmarts_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303174901920499586" border="0" /></a><br />I designed my favorite kit so far for Catch 2 last week. I designed it to make printable birthday/anniversary calendars as gifts. You can also break up all the components and use them on scrapbook pages - the titles can even work in blog headers. I called it <a href="http://www.polkadotpotato.com/shop/product.php?productid=3657&cat=129&page=1">Street Smarts</a> since it had a real graffiti feel.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I HEAR: Dogs</span><br />I spent the week at my dad's house & had a lot of up close & personal time with his 2 dogs. I woke up a few nights to one or the other standing on my bed looking at me, trying to figure out what the heck-o I was doing there. Curly killed a pillow while I was there. I mean he KILLED the pillow. WOW. It looked like a snowstorm.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TASTE: <a href="http://www.justlookandlisten.blogspot.com/">Pam's</a> Pork Chops</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1slzHoR1VuVpiuzGLcbpi8Wx0TfuRPgBZam4rNN-5D5bZzc74oNks5AbH5CicxU1dXcoDbYdBc8kUdj5Txt4RhWrX2Q4xl_Z5m7QCps6Dca7iQK-yzqbP5eEMucUwM8xEMLDuw/s1600-h/162951.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1slzHoR1VuVpiuzGLcbpi8Wx0TfuRPgBZam4rNN-5D5bZzc74oNks5AbH5CicxU1dXcoDbYdBc8kUdj5Txt4RhWrX2Q4xl_Z5m7QCps6Dca7iQK-yzqbP5eEMucUwM8xEMLDuw/s400/162951.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303169939896433506" border="0" /></a>Pam introduced me to a new recipe she tried recently & loved. I've cooked it myself now too & am convinced it will be one of my new go-to easy staples that everyone loves & that I'll usually have everything on hand.<br /><ul><li>brown pork chops in a deep skillet - season with salt and pepper (do not worry about cooking all the way through, just get a nice color)</li><li>remove pork chops and deglaze skillet with a bottle or can of beer</li><li>add a bottle of barbecue sauce, a bunch of thinly sliced onions & some chopped garlic</li><li>place pork chops back in skillet</li><li>simmer (covered) 1-2 hours</li><li>serve over white rice</li></ul>Oh wow. You will be blown away - sooooooo tender and good. And your house will smell wonderful!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TOUCH: American cheese</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S_Nxdo_6fZZ614tlFP3H8DYevxqxeYKrLKu5eNl_dtr9z_T5wwn91KJhGM3qGEaf3Qe3m6fzC5ZEbkmMobnCv4RnY1hhYiB6UAHcfp_NhBfoU1Bnspb3Q2hLUfMhCIckk3ofvA/s1600-h/celerypimientocheese-main_Full.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S_Nxdo_6fZZ614tlFP3H8DYevxqxeYKrLKu5eNl_dtr9z_T5wwn91KJhGM3qGEaf3Qe3m6fzC5ZEbkmMobnCv4RnY1hhYiB6UAHcfp_NhBfoU1Bnspb3Q2hLUfMhCIckk3ofvA/s400/celerypimientocheese-main_Full.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303176449133154066" border="0" /></a>I've been a little bored with lunches lately, so I decided to make pimento cheese for next week - so I did a lot of shredding today! Matt likes "old school" pimento cheese - it's so easy it's almost criminal:<br /><ul><li>shred a 1/2 lb+ block of white American cheese</li><li>shred a 1/2 lb+ block of yellow American cheese (just get these unsliced in a block from your deli counter)</li><li>dump in 2 little jars of diced pimentos & juice</li><li>add plenty of miracle whip - stir</li></ul>That's it. Personally I like to mix in cheddar & add black pepper & a couple of dashes of Tabasco sauce - but it's good either way. So superior to what you buy in the tub - you may never go back!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SMELL: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19769652">Brown Sugar Soap</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGD7zRZTYhBY1rlq2h3z5ef5CeXz5or4FMsLsrci8ywShN48HwQLpHOVj0QMoENrizv0sdk-rflmr-rt0K9lNBcBebGIW5FQroORwtMslHcRmtUCpr-vFkQwPAKG4cXJupEiqKw/s1600-h/il_430xN.53030729.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGD7zRZTYhBY1rlq2h3z5ef5CeXz5or4FMsLsrci8ywShN48HwQLpHOVj0QMoENrizv0sdk-rflmr-rt0K9lNBcBebGIW5FQroORwtMslHcRmtUCpr-vFkQwPAKG4cXJupEiqKw/s400/il_430xN.53030729.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303177793262417330" border="0" /></a><br />I've been using up some of my smaller bars of soap & rediscovered one I really liked - brown sugar. It was one of my etsy finds. I really recommend it if you're in the mood for a little indulgence!Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-66259137393213367132009-02-13T09:26:00.002-06:002009-02-13T09:35:31.859-06:00No Sunday? No Friday? Where am I?It's been a very weird week. I've been staying with my dad while my stepmom's been in the hospital...quite frankly blogging has been pretty low on the priority list this week. We don't have much of a prognosis yet - but a less than 24 hour observation period going in has turned into a week of tests...<br /><br />I'll get back in the swing of my regular blogging as soon as I can.<br /><br />In the meantime - there's enough in this link to amuse you for a week!!! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-valentines-day-round-up-3409/">*CLICK HERE for Etsy's How To Valentine Round Up*</a> Excellent for last minute valentine ideas for stuff to make. And talk about great things to make! Ashley's done an AMAZING freebie - I've seen these in person & they're to DIE FOR! <a href="http://polkadotpotato.com/hybrid/?p=54">*CLICK HERE for a FREE download for Ashley's Valentine Lollipop Cards*</a><br /><br />So - go check it all out & if you're a praying person include my family on your list. Thanks & hope to get an update out soon!Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-17722972753498730832009-02-06T19:26:00.002-06:002009-02-06T19:31:18.578-06:00On My Desk FRIDAYS...Inspired by one of my favorite sites, <a href="http://on-my-desk.blogspot.com/">On My Desk</a>, I have decided to share a photo of whatever is on my desk {whether it's art in progress or a gigantic mess} every Thursday - but now I've moved it to Friday - so I could do better! This week it's...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7R1fePWYaBHpzFT11dFKEwpQQ7ARXf2kEr8aIDZF5ZEhjH1ytpNXkEPsfpnuyOeJ9uFoFxwsfmgGAypLoEZXXccPZdcJ2-Afjp9hR8jjekFYZGXd43aytG9nX1kN4VcvO0D7WQ/s1600-h/IMG_7269.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7R1fePWYaBHpzFT11dFKEwpQQ7ARXf2kEr8aIDZF5ZEhjH1ytpNXkEPsfpnuyOeJ9uFoFxwsfmgGAypLoEZXXccPZdcJ2-Afjp9hR8jjekFYZGXd43aytG9nX1kN4VcvO0D7WQ/s400/IMG_7269.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299861142206448578" border="0" /></a><br />...let's see. A new Neil Gaiman book, a box of little colored note papers (my personal soft spot! I love to write on them, unfortunately I lose the papers a lot - but I keep using them so...oh well) & a cup of sharpies. The cup is particularly cool - Meg mod-poged it with some of my fabric. Very chic. I was supposed to photograph it for her upcoming etsy site...but I kind of stole it, so I guess I have to pay her now. Oh well.<br /><br />So, what's on your desk? Post a link & let me know if you're playing along - I'd love to look at your desk too! Or just hop on and say hi. I know you're reading. :)Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-41572123756785273622009-02-01T21:03:00.005-06:002009-02-01T21:36:36.723-06:00"Sense"-ational Sundays...Our senses tell a story. I've committed to recording my 5 senses for the past week - every week - as an exercise to explore my sensory world. I challenge you to do the same. If you choose to do so, just blog your 5 senses every Sunday & let me know - I'd love to read along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SEE: Ice</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhMEWbePtgSwsIkwfQHgFKS3Xh8OXJcbKX_Bqa1BkWsa1EtuMcD76EnxqnSrJ3yA2qQoxBFsxa4lDV-OK_qOw3uLtDBPAThRnC5P-G9awaLegadg620Bptxv4u_KpciYzj4LE3g/s1600-h/IMG_6646.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhMEWbePtgSwsIkwfQHgFKS3Xh8OXJcbKX_Bqa1BkWsa1EtuMcD76EnxqnSrJ3yA2qQoxBFsxa4lDV-OK_qOw3uLtDBPAThRnC5P-G9awaLegadg620Bptxv4u_KpciYzj4LE3g/s400/IMG_6646.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298031472190211218" border="0" /></a><br />We had an "ice event" last week - it wouldn't have meant much if we lived somewhere that got cold on a regular basis, but it was enough to shut down the city for a couple of days. I took the opportunity to get some designing done & do a serious tidying up around the house.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I HEAR: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://journal.neilgaiman.com/">Neil Gaman</a><br />Yum...I decided to finally take one of Meg's recommendations & start reading some Gaiman this week. I had some credits stacked up through <a href="http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/homepage/home.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes">audible.com</a> and when I found out he narrates his own books I downloaded <a href="http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_HARP_000722&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes">Coraline</a> & <a href="http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_HARP_001709&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes">The Graveyard Book</a>. WOW. They are SO entertaining! Coraline is relatively short - so I've listened to it a few times now & The Graveyard Book once (it was fantastic!). I downloaded <a href="http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/products/ProductDetail.jsp?productID=BK_HARP_001555&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes">Neverwhere</a> for my next one & the Megster loaned me a paperback version of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Good-Omens-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0441003257">Good Omens</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TASTE: Applesauce</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1kYsLKVGl-RhjzqgDP5j9aUF5y5FwF9IpGmF3VsiRvhISmUnaONGss8R6UYupTdTsgc9KGTtX0DeGU1HjEtNX67ODuEAQC-bX1T21UHDSgPLInHQK1KPAdKaUtOYL794zqwhqA/s1600-h/IMG_7113.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1kYsLKVGl-RhjzqgDP5j9aUF5y5FwF9IpGmF3VsiRvhISmUnaONGss8R6UYupTdTsgc9KGTtX0DeGU1HjEtNX67ODuEAQC-bX1T21UHDSgPLInHQK1KPAdKaUtOYL794zqwhqA/s400/IMG_7113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298036684958058034" border="0" /></a><br />I had a drawer full of different varieties of apples from the coop the last few weeks & decided to make applesauce this week. It smells so good when it's cooking...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TOUCH: <a href="http://www.mycarmex.com/">Carmex</a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfQLJhSGaPHckgwtC3-cujtKv_CDgxN3-PZyoAMV70aS2AFS9KFzw2GKbxmjUZVZKF5BdlUmfuSfGjuR6hVVa3MU_Lcxzd40vbPsuAnBIUcf5hProzN1JT5Kdpw9v4lWJXpKBjQ/s1600-h/carmex-advert.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 396px; height: 374px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfQLJhSGaPHckgwtC3-cujtKv_CDgxN3-PZyoAMV70aS2AFS9KFzw2GKbxmjUZVZKF5BdlUmfuSfGjuR6hVVa3MU_Lcxzd40vbPsuAnBIUcf5hProzN1JT5Kdpw9v4lWJXpKBjQ/s400/carmex-advert.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298038169725438418" border="0" /></a><br />I am utterly addicted. I've written about it before, but it is true - especially this time of year. I LOVE MY CARMEX!!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SMELL: Garlic</span><br />If you've ever been to <a href="http://www.pappasitos.com/">Pappasito's</a> you've probably tasted their garlic butter they serve with their fajitas. It's Matt's favorite thing...I think he would put it on everything if he could get away with it. Anyway - I figured out how to make & he is soooooooo happy!<br /><br />Dice (or grate or press) 1 whole head of garlic. Yep, that's a lot of garlic. Lightly salt it and saute it in a little olive oil. Do not let it brown - you want it sweet. Add butter - you want the mix to be about half butter/half evoo. Bring it to a boil. Whip it until it's a little frothy on top. Great with fajitas instead of sour cream & cheese, amazing on steaks, good on veggies too.<br /><br />But, man your house will smell garlic-y - but unless you're having vampires for dinner, you should be OK.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">***a note about On My Desk Thursdays***</span><br />I've had a change in schedule & Thursdays have apparently become impossible for me - so I'm moving my "On My Desk" feature to Fridays. I'll resume next week.Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-45632268806519859492009-01-30T07:37:00.000-06:002009-01-30T07:38:01.232-06:00For all you Star Wars fans...I dedicate this to all the die hard Star Wars nerds (like myself), who will be the only ones who can appreciate how funny this really is...<br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2809991&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2809991&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/2809991">Star Wars: Retold </a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-61801355008216669062009-01-28T09:06:00.008-06:002009-01-28T10:06:17.400-06:00Blue on the Brain...I've been busy...and as a result I have my weekly designs done in the first half of the week instead of the last half (miracle). So since I was done early I wanted to share my latest...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFpWdLLSBU8Q8Hu3y0hQ704-3dIsCApHFE_7p_ajp1mRxQK0N02_fPe3NA3Xk9MC1-6nnM_GLbNdk85yXtRF7H87NORn551HneR8JhGS5CcdF3WJJL6eAVb93MsLEDimB6fVNlw/s1600-h/ea_calendarrounders_+preview500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFpWdLLSBU8Q8Hu3y0hQ704-3dIsCApHFE_7p_ajp1mRxQK0N02_fPe3NA3Xk9MC1-6nnM_GLbNdk85yXtRF7H87NORn551HneR8JhGS5CcdF3WJJL6eAVb93MsLEDimB6fVNlw/s400/ea_calendarrounders_+preview500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296361845354023682" border="0" /></a><br />This is <a href="http://www.polkadotpotato.com/shop/product.php?productid=3618&cat=0&page=1">my new Catch 52 kit</a> - I wanted to do a calendar/journaling kit so I made 4 circle journaling spots and 6 calendar rings that can hook around the edges of the lined circles. My inspiration was a vintage plate I liked...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AwAoyQnI-IOn0ev6OWQzRWgibK-CRPC97DziATWHLySR2A5dbatGY3bLfoA28eQZphmG2P6x5p-UGScJUypPcuaPTVaXVZKTFnZrlutwgp1vhFxSTSS91UcYss5l6nfvOAC9Qw/s1600-h/1960_calendar_in_turquoise_color_front_395x400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 403px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AwAoyQnI-IOn0ev6OWQzRWgibK-CRPC97DziATWHLySR2A5dbatGY3bLfoA28eQZphmG2P6x5p-UGScJUypPcuaPTVaXVZKTFnZrlutwgp1vhFxSTSS91UcYss5l6nfvOAC9Qw/s400/1960_calendar_in_turquoise_color_front_395x400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296363017362106322" border="0" /></a><br />Something about the look of the font (retro) and the idea of the months circling a central design inspired me. I love this plate...and anything with vintage calendars. I am always on the lookout for fun finds!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMeDCoDcUSf4jB6_sFYODpsEkYgPxsJtY5Hbly6PORirgM2gDU2d7QcJ4ti-eBkVgmZpx4QaBkl_xtg90IO52mOa12cVOPwY0znduGB1Vi1RIGYiyAckprav5WQYYmtWQe93O0g/s1600-h/IMG_7096.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMeDCoDcUSf4jB6_sFYODpsEkYgPxsJtY5Hbly6PORirgM2gDU2d7QcJ4ti-eBkVgmZpx4QaBkl_xtg90IO52mOa12cVOPwY0znduGB1Vi1RIGYiyAckprav5WQYYmtWQe93O0g/s400/IMG_7096.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296361699462140658" border="0" /></a><br />It's like blue week over here...lol.Feels like everything I do is in shades of blue this week.<br /><br />Our sales were pretty good last week. We were getting our envelopes ready for the post office, and Matt started to bag them up in a Target bag (we're overrun with them). When it became apparent they weren't going to fit, we both muttered "We're gonna need a bigger boat" - and that was the moment I knew...Our next set HAD to be a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20253597">Jaws tribute</a>. I LOVE this movie. These were SO much fun to put together & I got to listen to Jaws while I was doing them.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">CLASS KIT UPDATE: I still have some <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6638909">$5 mini album kits available</a>! Help me spread the word...these kits are worth $15, but I'm clearing them out for $5 because Matt says I HAVE to get them OUT of the house!!!! More details & photos on <a href="http://emilyhadams.blogspot.com/2009/01/class-kit-blow-out.html">Monday's post</a>...</span>Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-55791053192020520182009-01-27T08:30:00.000-06:002009-01-27T08:30:00.504-06:00Got Snoofy?<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2929290&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2929290&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/">The Soofy Travel Project</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />I ran across this on vimeo & fell in love with the idea. Much like a flat stanley or a circle journal, Snoofy will go from person to person in 2009...<span style="font-style: italic;">all over the world! </span><span>Entries to get on the list are due by the end of the month, so there's still time to submit. I know I'm going to submit something!!!<br /></span>Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-91068245808862509522009-01-26T07:30:00.001-06:002009-01-26T00:48:18.457-06:00Class Kit BLOW OUT...<span style="font-size:100%;">OK...I've decided to </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >BLOW OUT</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> a bunch of old class kits!!! I have A LOT of different old class kits in my house, but I'm starting with my two </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >favorite</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> mini classes. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Originally </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >when I taught these classes they sold for $15.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">I'm selling the kits for </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >$5</span><span style="font-size:180%;"> and when they're gone, </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >they're gone</span><span style="font-size:180%;">!!! Go to <a href="http://www.thebookie.etsy.com/">TheBookie</a> to purchase the kits.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20136511">Mini Me</a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDKZa6XOPhaQvgLLgCTVp6noxvGWtDk8xD_n6Js1jwFFQNpwqRW_RyXloPXUUgWZXdSNNJB8Qf4paE7c8tMV9eOmfodmVHQW3PJXKZuWcgkECifMjueDhDkTlIMudbDiSIkxb9Q/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.54261954.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDKZa6XOPhaQvgLLgCTVp6noxvGWtDk8xD_n6Js1jwFFQNpwqRW_RyXloPXUUgWZXdSNNJB8Qf4paE7c8tMV9eOmfodmVHQW3PJXKZuWcgkECifMjueDhDkTlIMudbDiSIkxb9Q/s400/il_fullxfull.54261954.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295476618387232690" border="0" /></a><br />This kit creates a fabulous tag album - ready to fill out to make a little book about yourself. It includes: a 6x6 transparency, a 6x6 piece of ivory ledger, a 6x6 piece of Color Me paper, four 6x6 pieces of double sided patterned paper, 10 ornate patterned journaling blocks, 2 manila tags, red patterned grosgrain ribbon, a piece of printed cardstock I designed to be cut and used as embellishments for your book and written instructions with a link to an online photo album so you can see each page to help you recreate it.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=20141754"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Birds of a Feather</span></a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1OwKbLPaftlLUAle8Nu6mhO_1PfQu6g7Arjcjw5Mkc1uYsJSz_wQYpDif_sVyA5erUhv2mYN1RcYQ5ns0MRjUoWoEP6xw9zchpMJybq3a_BougBE5VbhQzaWwxcpa7aw5nQY0g/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.54279339.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1OwKbLPaftlLUAle8Nu6mhO_1PfQu6g7Arjcjw5Mkc1uYsJSz_wQYpDif_sVyA5erUhv2mYN1RcYQ5ns0MRjUoWoEP6xw9zchpMJybq3a_BougBE5VbhQzaWwxcpa7aw5nQY0g/s400/il_fullxfull.54279339.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295480438794883218" border="0" /></a><br />This is a mini album built on library cards - it's whimsically charming & great to add quirky little black and white photos to or leave as is. It includes: a 6x6 piece of retro catalog ad paper, a 6x6 piece of pink grid paper, two 6x6 pieces of double sided patterned paper, four library cards, a partial rub on sheet with rectangular frames & designs (patterns vary), </span><span style="font-size:100%;">a blue silk flower, a pink silk flower, black satin ribbon, gingham ribbon, bead chain, 4 Maya Road chipboard birds, googly eyes, a piece of printed cardstock I designed (with the bird sayings) to be cut and used as embellishments for your book and written instructions with a link to an online photo album so you can see each page to help you recreate it.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">You can tell from the lists - these kits are worth way more than $5...but consider it spring cleaning! Matt says it's time for a big special and THEY ALL MUST GO!<br /><br />I have enough of both classes for you to buy and teach with - or you can buy them for yourself or for your friends. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/emily@emilyadamsonfire.com">Email me</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6638909">convo me through etsy</a> to see what quantities are still available if you want to buy more multiples than I have listed. I will have different class kits (bigger ones) to put up after these sell out, so stay tuned!</span>Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-55338403029490353352009-01-25T08:31:00.010-06:002009-01-25T09:23:16.100-06:00"Sense"-ational Sundays...Our senses tell a story. I've committed to recording my 5 senses for the past week - every week - as an exercise to explore my sensory world. I challenge you to do the same. If you choose to do so, just blog your 5 senses every Sunday & let me know - I'd love to read along!<br /><br />BTW...if you're want more frequent updates on me, I'm spending a heck-of-a-lot-of-time on facebook. So add me & lmk you're a blog reader!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SEE: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thegrantorino.com/">Gran Torino</a><br /><object width="400" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nuJjTyEnKFA&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nuJjTyEnKFA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="265"></embed></object><br />Where do I begin...this movie was not what we expected. Here's an opening statement - not only did my husband stay awake through it, he wants to see it again (if you know Matt, you know how significant that is!).<br /><br />Yes there is <span style="font-style: italic;">very</span> strong language. For once, I can honestly say it was integral to character development and the story line. And, yes, sometimes the violence was <span style="font-style: italic;">so painfully</span> real it was difficult to watch. With that said, this story had so many well crafted layers and lessons in it we think every parent with a teen child should go see it to start a real conversation about prejudice, inter-generational relations, respect, violence, faith, friendship, love & family. Now - parents, we recommend you go alone first and make the independent decision your child is "old enough" to handle it...but it has been years since<span style="font-style: italic;"> a movie</span> generated such genuine conversations about morals and values between me & my spouse. It was awesome. And poignant. And in its own way beautiful.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I HEAR: The Bad Dog</span><br />Yes, I've picked a favorite. My parents have 2 dogs - Lady & Curly. I told Lady she was my favorite this week and Curly officially is in my "dog house". When I was over there on Wednesday they got out. Lady surrendered herself in their front yard and submitted to being put on the leash. But curly the little...fur turd...barked and yipped and RAN over two blocks before I caught him. (stop-sprint, stop-sprint, stop-sprint) And of course, I was wearing the worst shoes possible for an impromptu dog marathon & as a result I <span style="font-style: italic;">still</span> have sore ankles.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TASTE: Fresh Blueberry Muffins</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xyx6kTHwOwYIODPR1CKgeS1gT1aFA5mFs6BPR-3tjbMZvu4SSnRndvBpA3h1dfKDOQ14Chyphenhyphenxuw7Q9EnogIrKAcky7xOFpuJZN5VoaQk7gqNLBb8AVl_2qXMCtrDvS3Sr1WAXnA/s1600-h/DSCF2193.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xyx6kTHwOwYIODPR1CKgeS1gT1aFA5mFs6BPR-3tjbMZvu4SSnRndvBpA3h1dfKDOQ14Chyphenhyphenxuw7Q9EnogIrKAcky7xOFpuJZN5VoaQk7gqNLBb8AVl_2qXMCtrDvS3Sr1WAXnA/s400/DSCF2193.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295245073537926098" border="0" /></a><br />When we ran to my aunt & uncle's Saturday morning to pick up our weekly coop box (which, btw included - apples, carrots, nectarines, mushrooms, blueberries, lettuce, grapefruit & sweet potatoes this week) my aunt was just taking some fresh blueberry muffins out of the oven. We got a KILLER deal on blueberries last week at the market (.50 a pint!!!), so we've been eating them a lot lately. But these, these were so good it was almost sinful!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TOUCH: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaa3EXvgmXUqoFv3p5XTj2gkJ74Coxu6-76V0K3-mxB_sZUxmkEsZjxkr1h5oEqwFAsHlLIvrJU-8ajt9KKNdQ2Au6b8QajOF0WddBTyeq5Zjf9MqF0tn3RVOI-GqA9J2_FoaURA/s1600-h/IMG_7004.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20292px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaa3EXvgmXUqoFv3p5XTj2gkJ74Coxu6-76V0K3-mxB_sZUxmkEsZjxkr1h5oEqwFAsHlLIvrJU-8ajt9KKNdQ2Au6b8QajOF0WddBTyeq5Zjf9MqF0tn3RVOI-GqA9J2_FoaURA/s400/IMG_7004.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295251139260778402%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdliZZMb59Hq1Pf829jHER5q4Zu6M-xMD8p4vXUBGvZeJLA82QoMEIXEBTZj_N6a9o4pnm04QeyPMKfxL0rO0JQpdVCMaFTSndmx6nJpIwMDkcGkpBYLev7xWpvIDv-O1OWCT0Q/s1600-h/IMG_6781.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20225px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdliZZMb59Hq1Pf829jHER5q4Zu6M-xMD8p4vXUBGvZeJLA82QoMEIXEBTZj_N6a9o4pnm04QeyPMKfxL0rO0JQpdVCMaFTSndmx6nJpIwMDkcGkpBYLev7xWpvIDv-O1OWCT0Q/s400/IMG_6781.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295251005837369122%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57uw1vvkYvDIUuokxsIbLM_mbdwz4W7h_szYJ3i6FOw2ffih3uZVKbqhr-cJVZUkfLCdKGW9yrfKD79D2pkFlZFRqahnncq3drf80c30zZ14QhzE_Z4nsR-mpKEhurq-7ZRhU1Q/s1600-h/IMG_6986.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20238px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57uw1vvkYvDIUuokxsIbLM_mbdwz4W7h_szYJ3i6FOw2ffih3uZVKbqhr-cJVZUkfLCdKGW9yrfKD79D2pkFlZFRqahnncq3drf80c30zZ14QhzE_Z4nsR-mpKEhurq-7ZRhU1Q/s400/IMG_6986.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295250130572020082%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbK9M0rlvqBpnJ5AR92zsZEkLYK0eOrbebgN4ajbpA-NV4olRF-sxlPLE3Iem70GWaS_DCqaH2UHOHWxcXETW3rntKyiKaZ0wWnoXtzZJH7bRNjvxoGn4_eNfERG5a22G6nM-_Q/s1600-h/IMG_6885.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20225px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbK9M0rlvqBpnJ5AR92zsZEkLYK0eOrbebgN4ajbpA-NV4olRF-sxlPLE3Iem70GWaS_DCqaH2UHOHWxcXETW3rntKyiKaZ0wWnoXtzZJH7bRNjvxoGn4_eNfERG5a22G6nM-_Q/s400/IMG_6885.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295250665153676658%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoj5VerRH9JAxkbag2-OyuUaHAdDC4qQPnAJYm2BnsO77VUvU3QaCiW2EWOVwiPWRi3FVv4w0C73P2IBA77Jb0T9ITcMabYFoJpA_-u-zOmrRk8a3OE1kZKY6cCZymG01tz4ygaQ/s1600-h/IMG_6971.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20284px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoj5VerRH9JAxkbag2-OyuUaHAdDC4qQPnAJYm2BnsO77VUvU3QaCiW2EWOVwiPWRi3FVv4w0C73P2IBA77Jb0T9ITcMabYFoJpA_-u-zOmrRk8a3OE1kZKY6cCZymG01tz4ygaQ/s400/IMG_6971.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295250249226034082%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E">SewGoods</a></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaa3EXvgmXUqoFv3p5XTj2gkJ74Coxu6-76V0K3-mxB_sZUxmkEsZjxkr1h5oEqwFAsHlLIvrJU-8ajt9KKNdQ2Au6b8QajOF0WddBTyeq5Zjf9MqF0tn3RVOI-GqA9J2_FoaURA/s1600-h/IMG_7004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoj5VerRH9JAxkbag2-OyuUaHAdDC4qQPnAJYm2BnsO77VUvU3QaCiW2EWOVwiPWRi3FVv4w0C73P2IBA77Jb0T9ITcMabYFoJpA_-u-zOmrRk8a3OE1kZKY6cCZymG01tz4ygaQ/s400/IMG_6971.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295250249226034082" border="0" /></a><br />One of the IndieFrenzy services we offer is etsy shop management. One of our clients is <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaa3EXvgmXUqoFv3p5XTj2gkJ74Coxu6-76V0K3-mxB_sZUxmkEsZjxkr1h5oEqwFAsHlLIvrJU-8ajt9KKNdQ2Au6b8QajOF0WddBTyeq5Zjf9MqF0tn3RVOI-GqA9J2_FoaURA/s1600-h/IMG_7004.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20292px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaa3EXvgmXUqoFv3p5XTj2gkJ74Coxu6-76V0K3-mxB_sZUxmkEsZjxkr1h5oEqwFAsHlLIvrJU-8ajt9KKNdQ2Au6b8QajOF0WddBTyeq5Zjf9MqF0tn3RVOI-GqA9J2_FoaURA/s400/IMG_7004.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295251139260778402%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdliZZMb59Hq1Pf829jHER5q4Zu6M-xMD8p4vXUBGvZeJLA82QoMEIXEBTZj_N6a9o4pnm04QeyPMKfxL0rO0JQpdVCMaFTSndmx6nJpIwMDkcGkpBYLev7xWpvIDv-O1OWCT0Q/s1600-h/IMG_6781.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20225px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdliZZMb59Hq1Pf829jHER5q4Zu6M-xMD8p4vXUBGvZeJLA82QoMEIXEBTZj_N6a9o4pnm04QeyPMKfxL0rO0JQpdVCMaFTSndmx6nJpIwMDkcGkpBYLev7xWpvIDv-O1OWCT0Q/s400/IMG_6781.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295251005837369122%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57uw1vvkYvDIUuokxsIbLM_mbdwz4W7h_szYJ3i6FOw2ffih3uZVKbqhr-cJVZUkfLCdKGW9yrfKD79D2pkFlZFRqahnncq3drf80c30zZ14QhzE_Z4nsR-mpKEhurq-7ZRhU1Q/s1600-h/IMG_6986.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20238px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57uw1vvkYvDIUuokxsIbLM_mbdwz4W7h_szYJ3i6FOw2ffih3uZVKbqhr-cJVZUkfLCdKGW9yrfKD79D2pkFlZFRqahnncq3drf80c30zZ14QhzE_Z4nsR-mpKEhurq-7ZRhU1Q/s400/IMG_6986.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295250130572020082%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbK9M0rlvqBpnJ5AR92zsZEkLYK0eOrbebgN4ajbpA-NV4olRF-sxlPLE3Iem70GWaS_DCqaH2UHOHWxcXETW3rntKyiKaZ0wWnoXtzZJH7bRNjvxoGn4_eNfERG5a22G6nM-_Q/s1600-h/IMG_6885.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20225px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbK9M0rlvqBpnJ5AR92zsZEkLYK0eOrbebgN4ajbpA-NV4olRF-sxlPLE3Iem70GWaS_DCqaH2UHOHWxcXETW3rntKyiKaZ0wWnoXtzZJH7bRNjvxoGn4_eNfERG5a22G6nM-_Q/s400/IMG_6885.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295250665153676658%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%20%3Ca%20onblur=%22try%20%7Bparent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully%28%29;%7D%20catch%28e%29%20%7B%7D%22%20href=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoj5VerRH9JAxkbag2-OyuUaHAdDC4qQPnAJYm2BnsO77VUvU3QaCiW2EWOVwiPWRi3FVv4w0C73P2IBA77Jb0T9ITcMabYFoJpA_-u-zOmrRk8a3OE1kZKY6cCZymG01tz4ygaQ/s1600-h/IMG_6971.jpg%22%3E%3Cimg%20style=%22margin:%200pt%2010px%2010px%200pt;%20float:%20left;%20cursor:%20pointer;%20width:%20400px;%20height:%20284px;%22%20src=%22https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoj5VerRH9JAxkbag2-OyuUaHAdDC4qQPnAJYm2BnsO77VUvU3QaCiW2EWOVwiPWRi3FVv4w0C73P2IBA77Jb0T9ITcMabYFoJpA_-u-zOmrRk8a3OE1kZKY6cCZymG01tz4ygaQ/s400/IMG_6971.jpg%22%20alt=%22%22%20id=%22BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295250249226034082%22%20border=%220%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E">SewGoods</a> (OK, I confess, she is my mother-in-law, but she <span style="font-style: italic;">is</span> a paying client), who does beautiful machine embroidered towels & novelty pillowcases. I've been doing a lot of photography for her & setting up her shop. Her work is lovely! You should go check out her full shop...I will be adding more all week.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SMELL: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/face/cleansers/ocean-salt">Ocean Salt from LUSH</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8DADYC07gpiebSz59YjMPa0SJZaQnNH5F6xk04ggpkRe30CDwmfpRab9mDBibyoAmksNeMmmfISBkgCJAgW8_zYMKRHKiu_PlqJVVr2cGcfi2SV8mQYiXjAlgZkF5B-dTv1WaA/s1600-h/B000BKZRNY.01-A8D6JG7EEF1IU._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8DADYC07gpiebSz59YjMPa0SJZaQnNH5F6xk04ggpkRe30CDwmfpRab9mDBibyoAmksNeMmmfISBkgCJAgW8_zYMKRHKiu_PlqJVVr2cGcfi2SV8mQYiXjAlgZkF5B-dTv1WaA/s400/B000BKZRNY.01-A8D6JG7EEF1IU._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295251977998382114" border="0" /></a><br />I get really dry skin when it's cold & I really try to take care of it. I love using the Ocean Salt as an intense scrub to remove dead/dry skin & refresh my hands & elbows. It's so abrasive you can't use it more than once a week - but the results are amazing! It is made up of a combo of sea salt, vodka & grapefruit juice (kind of like a <a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/cat/3232/">Salty Dog</a>) along with avocado & coconut oil, so it's all natural. My hands look 10 years younger for a few days every time I use it! If you have a <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/find/index.html">LUSH in your area</a> they always have it out for people to sample, so you can do your own treatment for free! You'll use the Ocean Salt first, then the <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/body/hand-body-creams/lemony-flutter">Lemony Flutter</a> & <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/body/hand-body-creams/dream-cream">Dream Cream </a>to rehydrate. It is so worth the trip to try it out! (I swear, some day I'm gonna work @ LUSH...I feel like I know their line as well as any employee!)Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-37005791551970381852009-01-23T17:05:00.002-06:002009-01-23T17:08:47.393-06:00On My Desk Thursdays...on FridayInspired by one of my favorite sites, On My Desk, I have decided to share a photo of whatever is on my desk {whether it's art in progress or a gigantic mess} every Thursday (although this week I'm a day late). This week it's...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdw2V4csrN1mP8O0qfkfkMck362SgBpevTT06gcnBtKmODmTDouiixrCMNHr7w9sBd5ugs50CjXLQiQfj8WdAE8CHvvZN9iQT3B2Eq2upvKC1g5jETu0lgjuM0ilPJ5v3MiUIVw/s1600-h/012209.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdw2V4csrN1mP8O0qfkfkMck362SgBpevTT06gcnBtKmODmTDouiixrCMNHr7w9sBd5ugs50CjXLQiQfj8WdAE8CHvvZN9iQT3B2Eq2upvKC1g5jETu0lgjuM0ilPJ5v3MiUIVw/s400/012209.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294629278620499458" border="0" /></a><br />...projects in progress for StitchSlap! I haven't played much this week, even though the stuff has been staring me in the face. I really want the chance to sew some this weekend, so I made my embroidery box the pic of the day...<br /><br />So, what's on your desk? Post a link & let me know if you're playing along - I'd love to look at your desk too! Or just hop on and say hi. I know you're reading. :)Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-31612692960114340382009-01-18T18:28:00.007-06:002009-01-18T18:55:58.818-06:00"Sense"-ational Sundays...Our senses tell a story. I've committed to recording my 5 senses for the past week - every week - as an exercise to explore my sensory world. I challenge you to do the same. If you choose to do so, just blog your 5 senses every Sunday & let me know - I'd love to read along!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SEE: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.trutv.com/shows/principals_office/">Principal's Office</a><br /><object width="400" height="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.trutv.com/video/embplayer/truPlayer.swf?PID=zJqQodxMTeZxctP3rllJrSiikFH8tvcx&feedPID=_h9lNH_rkzl0WmwT0KcD4g9ZBoksI6Sx"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.trutv.com/video/embplayer/truPlayer.swf?PID=zJqQodxMTeZxctP3rllJrSiikFH8tvcx&feedPID=_h9lNH_rkzl0WmwT0KcD4g9ZBoksI6Sx" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="400" height="320"></embed></object><br />I've discovered a hilarious new show...Principal's office. Matt & I caught a marathon when Meg was over & we laughed SO hard.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I HEAR: My phone ringing...constantly</span><br />Why is it everyone wants to call when you don't have a voice? LOL...it seemed like it rang nonstop last week.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TASTE: My aunt's soup</span><br />My Aunt Carol really came through for me the last couple of weeks while I've been sick. She brought me over some of the best potato & chicken noodle soup I've EVER had & I'm eternally grateful!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I TOUCH: Felt</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IFQGnZud_r9rnmRkLQUJOkRwFFWnKbvJVqADsbAmSTJck1AA6AckCWoXElBvnOTou0kly8TtrnGFGovOo2DaChg1mmRRwMR9Hcpalysx4C55UFqZGZQnMtcMptBPXdHY2F091w/s1600-h/sushi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IFQGnZud_r9rnmRkLQUJOkRwFFWnKbvJVqADsbAmSTJck1AA6AckCWoXElBvnOTou0kly8TtrnGFGovOo2DaChg1mmRRwMR9Hcpalysx4C55UFqZGZQnMtcMptBPXdHY2F091w/s400/sushi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292798101469550402" border="0" /></a><br />Meg & I worked on ideas for StitchSlap! on Saturday. We've decided to make itty bitty wearable softies for barrettes, rings & pins. Even though I was still a little sick, it was good to see the Megster...I've missed her.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I SMELL: Cilantro</span><br />It was my week to buy for the coop & I had Mexican food in mind and I loaded us up on cilantro, corn, onions & garlic. This week I also picked up potatoes, mangoes, bananas, tangerines & blueberries...yum!Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-19379409988749766272009-01-16T15:50:00.004-06:002009-01-16T16:00:14.800-06:00New Creations for Catch 52 & ManHandledSo here's what I've been doing when I'm not coughing up a lung...I created <a href="http://www.polkadotpotato.com/shop/product.php?productid=3577&cat=0&page=1">this digital calendar set</a> for <a href="http://www.polkadotpotato.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=71">Catch 52</a>. I'm loving the challenge of designing a calendar a week...it should be a fun year and a line of digital products even traditional scrappers will want to use!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42_auTRThpGGKO8eTW9OzI-VXRalqYSOAy5UMwaXZTQd2bGgYO95e-Lwe9AuJWn51AoZI4_spFBkqh5D9EzfbfSHS6jALDmsYnld-TP9kgkVCOZwZFUZqVf0ADlAA8MhHJVM4nw/s1600-h/ea+oldfashioned+preview+500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42_auTRThpGGKO8eTW9OzI-VXRalqYSOAy5UMwaXZTQd2bGgYO95e-Lwe9AuJWn51AoZI4_spFBkqh5D9EzfbfSHS6jALDmsYnld-TP9kgkVCOZwZFUZqVf0ADlAA8MhHJVM4nw/s400/ea+oldfashioned+preview+500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292012800045094546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've also done 2 new button sets this week. We've goaled ourselves to add at least one new button set a week to ManHandled this year & these New Moon sets kick it off.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mFRXpkj5NR3X-3AmOyKNoT5VU9S233WC4V_uDLXoxtp_4_H88xFjP017dC0IAby8dYGHW3eMYNNshBc908yPYVYsWxR3zQvtoTwQ2gr5e_vA_tBC-AadxCei1pSmQmcR89BRkg/s1600-h/IMG_7045.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mFRXpkj5NR3X-3AmOyKNoT5VU9S233WC4V_uDLXoxtp_4_H88xFjP017dC0IAby8dYGHW3eMYNNshBc908yPYVYsWxR3zQvtoTwQ2gr5e_vA_tBC-AadxCei1pSmQmcR89BRkg/s400/IMG_7045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292012675776690018" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19820447">Jacob's Choice - $4</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfEMkzfUVYBqrjRMifbL6D4ygNfjIG1FkUwpQnmsI9Y-weVuhzcdT_n5QZm5Tdj2CBgkAaUKqQO1zCn7K7UsSpz6RXHZ4-gSDnsedD1QEokPmw1f8mqEPhXNdgzp3-Db-n1vijA/s1600-h/IMG_7054.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfEMkzfUVYBqrjRMifbL6D4ygNfjIG1FkUwpQnmsI9Y-weVuhzcdT_n5QZm5Tdj2CBgkAaUKqQO1zCn7K7UsSpz6RXHZ4-gSDnsedD1QEokPmw1f8mqEPhXNdgzp3-Db-n1vijA/s400/IMG_7054.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292012592281334898" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=19822787">The New Moon Collection - $12</a><br /><br />It might not seem like a ton, but it's kept me busy. I've also been working on my mother-in-law's new online shop {but that's a post for tomorrow}. For now I need to get back to work on some other little projects & maybe make some biscuits to go with the stew I made for tonight...Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-88680630144136632192009-01-15T16:23:00.003-06:002009-01-15T16:29:23.161-06:00Call off the search party...I am ALIVE. Thank you for your calls & emails...I know I haven't missed a Shop Etsy Saturday or Sense-ational Sunday in over a year - until last week. That should give you an idea of how sick I've been. I've really just had the energy to do what I "had to" do and spent the rest of the time coughing or sleeping.<br /><br />I'm somewhat better, but still have a barking, bone shaking cough. The Z-Pack did nothing for me so I'm on a new antibiotic now {I'm allergic to all the penicillin drugs so I have a hard time when I catch something that needs big gun antibiotics} & I'm regularly taking Robitussin. I will get back on the blog soon...I promise! But for now...maybe a nap!Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20675319.post-23565462742511676002009-01-08T02:52:00.004-06:002009-01-08T03:00:31.966-06:00On My Desk Thursdays...Inspired by one of my favorite sites, <a href="http://on-my-desk.blogspot.com/">On My Desk</a>, I have decided to share a photo of whatever is on my desk {whether it's art in progress or a gigantic mess} every Thursday. This week it's...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5AH6rGvlLLHnkJ0DvslAT9G84qQHAQSG6wxBar3UeDiD8R0oxqELB4x6AO6t6j1DpaqHDVAj1FYISNFkogx70RvqrKvFQqOxlR_PLFP85iynvC-11FVbBJGYybQWbyou0RUx0w/s1600-h/010809+thursday.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5AH6rGvlLLHnkJ0DvslAT9G84qQHAQSG6wxBar3UeDiD8R0oxqELB4x6AO6t6j1DpaqHDVAj1FYISNFkogx70RvqrKvFQqOxlR_PLFP85iynvC-11FVbBJGYybQWbyou0RUx0w/s400/010809+thursday.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288845065563193938" border="0" /></a><br />...a cup of hot tea. I might also add it's a 2:50 AM edition of On My Desk Thursdays. I'm sick. Coughing & sore throat. I'll be headed to the doc later today as a matter of fact! My mom got me that mug...Matt made me tea before he went to bed & I just refilled it. It's a little thing, but I love that it is such a good memory of my mom & it was really sweet for Matt to do for me.<br /><br />So, what's on your desk? Post a link & let me know if you're playing along - I'd love to look at your desk too! Or just hop on and say hi. I know you're reading. :)Emily Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00024159044664978542noreply@blogger.com2