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  • making do.

    I feel like a new person now that my holiday craft show preparations are over, because I went from planning the wedding to going on the honeymoon to crafting my head off, without a break.  And now I can do other things!  And the days stretch out beautifully before me.  [...]
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    Posted: December 13, 2009, 10:42pm EST
    by Tess

  • Richmond Handmade Holiday 2009!

    Y’all know where I’m going to be tonight and tomorrow: http://www.richmondhandmadeholiday.com At the best place to get all your holiday shopping done (and support local crafters while you’re at it). Posted in diy [...]
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    Posted: December 11, 2009, 3:37pm EST
    by Tess

  • on the periphery.

    Liebemarlene always makes me antsy for day-tripping. Fascinating.  Now devil’s snare is a reality. Once I got to check out the clothing collection at the Valentine Museum, and I’ll never forget the brocade trim on these beautiful mens’ jackets from the 1700s.  I’ve always been a supporter of dudes dressing up…it’s way [...]
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    Posted: December 08, 2009, 9:00am EST
    by Tess

  • if I were a diplomat.

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    According to Coilhouse, there’s this Ukrainian politician named Yulia Tymoshenko who dresses flawlessly, rocking epic dresses instead of power suits and succeeds while doing it.  And who has just become a top-tier style icon for me.  I am allergic to politics of course, but I can tell you that I [...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 9:01pm EST
    by Tess

  • Protected: advent.

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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 3:54pm EST
    by Tess

  • of candles and cupcakes.

    Yesterday we celebrated my grandfather’s 70th birthday.  Shrimp boil, fire pit and all! And back at home, we celebrated Jess’ birthday, complete with red velvet cupcakes made by me.  I met a ton of her friends, and they were all amazing.  And then we passed out early despite the party still [...]
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    Posted: November 29, 2009, 9:12pm EST
    by Tess

  • g r a t e f u l .

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    I already went on and on about this thankfulness business earlier this week.  But perhaps a few items can be added? I’m also thankful for the simple fact that I’m blessed beyond belief and have it better than most of the world’s population — no matter what kind of a day I’ve [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2009, 10:36pm EST
    by Tess

  • of bleach and broccoli.

    Number of comments: 4
    Hey look, a list!  As promised. The past few days. finished my stuff for Bizarre Market Holiday and dropped it off took the wedding dress to the cleaner made butternut squash, sage, and parmesan pasties for dinner attended my 10-year high school reunion (more on that later) worked went to church went to vespers (potluck dinner!) after church cleaned [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:57pm EST
    by Tess

  • adventures in skymall.

    Number of comments: 6
    On our recent honeymoon we spent a lot of hours on airplanes, and that means I got a chance to look over one of my favorite amusements — the in-flight catalog of curiosities, Skymall. While Skymall is great for some things, and is the first place a lot of great ideas [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:00am EST
    by Tess

  • thankful, 11.20.09.

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    With things very slowly calming down and getting back to a manageable level of crazy, I can’t believe I’ve had to turn right around and start thinking about the holidays already.  As I’m finishing the first wave of crafting for holiday craft fairs, I straighten my back out of the [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 11:25am EST
    by Tess

  • of mad scientists.

    Besides our regularly-scheduled weekly committments, I’ve been holed up in the library creating things.  I’m like a mad scientist with feathers and bits of ribbon, bubbling the afternoons away with the hot glue gun, iTunes on shuffle, and Netflix Instant.  I even had to turn down an outing to Maymont [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:21am EST
    by Tess

  • octagon head & eyes.

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    This is a good example of why I love working at the temple. One of the kindergarten classes made this poster. I mean there are the obvious reasons why it’s a fascinating job.  You get to observe and learn about another faith, but in a fly-on-a-wall kind of a way, not in [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 10:45am EST
    by Tess

  • since then.

    Number of comments: 9
    Hello and welcome to this millennium’s episode of Catching Up With Tess.  Things have been non-stop crazy since we got back, of course, so I’m only going to be able to remember a few things we’ve done.  But I will dress it up with some pretty things and some links, [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 2:12pm EST
    by Tess

  • honeymoon re-cap!

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    Okay, get ready — this is a pretty long one.  Luckily I’ve organized it by days, so you can get a gist of it even if you just read the headings.  Skim away. On the Monday night after the wedding, Dan, Jess, and I were getting ready to go to the [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 11:21am EST
    by Tess

  • wedding re-cap!

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    I have been back in town for almost a week, and most of that time has been spent running name-change-related errands and sorting through cards and memorabilia and trying to get the house back in some kind of order.  But don’t think I haven’t been anxious to blog about the [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 7:15pm EST
    by parasolparty

  • wedded bliss, etc.

    Number of comments: 6
    So the wedding was perfect…certainly the best party I’ve ever been to, and judging by the number of our friends incapacitated the next day, the best party lots of people have ever been to.  There’s so much more to say, but not time to say it.  Just wanted to assure [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2009, 4:36pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • Armani don’t also make polyester.

    Number of comments: 4
    I get to do this today, though (1) not with Steve Martin and (2) not mummified in lace up to my neck. I got up at 6am because it hurts to sleep with curlers in, and because play time is all the time when you live with a kitten. People like to [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2009, 8:49am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • float.

    Number of comments: 3
    Some images of calm and pretty to float through during my last week at work before the festivities begin, and while I’m bombarded with a million less peaceful things… farmhouse decor Also: I am relying on YOU to go to these awesome movies at the Byrd while I’m on my honeymoon. Not sure how [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • Protected: houseguest horror!

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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 11:50am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • a stitch in time.

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    There are moments, of course, when the grave importance of what we are about to enter into resonates in me with a profound gratitude. Most of the time, unfortunately, the daily management of details wins out over the mystery of love forevermore. – Pinkofperfection.com This week has been full of a lot [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2009, 6:26pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • these are days.

    Number of comments: 2
    I keep having days where I’m like “this is the best day of my life!”  Festivities designed to make me say that have succeeded admirably.  And also, ones not designed specifically for my pleasure have done the same. Last weekend the amazing guys from Spires stayed with us.  They’re the kind [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 9:57pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • the queen’s ways.

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    O HAI.  In case you forgot, I make hair accessories. The talented selahestelle was kind enough to point out that items from our stores had been featured on the front page of Etsy.  WIN!  I can’t wait to spend more time on this stuff after a certain blessed occasion finally hurries [...]
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    Posted: September 24, 2009, 9:16am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of good times and gifts.

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    Some pictures from the festivities of the past couple of weeks… Things have started to calm down.  There’s almost nothing left to do in preparation for the wedding, so I feel like I have my life back.  Jessica moved in and was already settled with a beautifully-arranged room by the end [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 12:47pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • twentyseventeen no more.

    Number of comments: 2
    Yesterday was my birthday, and it was great.  While I love birthdays, I tend to dread that expectant, “I want a VERY EXCITED reaction out of you right now” look that everyone gives you when they say “HI HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY AND WHAT ARE [...]
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    Posted: September 18, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • suntan? more like un-tan.

    Number of comments: 7
    We’re back from the Outer Banks, and we had a lovely time.  Because there’s not much of anything going on in Duck, NC, it’s the perfect place to do what is so hard for the modern American to do: force yourself to relax.  It rained about half the time we [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 12:15pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of banks and booths.

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    We’re heading to the Outer Banks for the next few days with my parents, so I don’t have time to properly blog.  But I’ll leave you with this photo of our setup at Fallout for Black Market on Thursday night.  Karen was nice enough to help me arrange things and [...]
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    Posted: September 06, 2009, 8:13am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • RIP Slippy

    Number of comments: 10
    This morning I went downstairs to answer the door and saw a lady who lives a few houses down standing on my porch.  Slippy frequently hangs out at her place, so I was thinking “Oh great, what did she do now?”  When I opened the door, she said “Your baby [...]
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 3:12pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of strangers and smoky auras.

    Number of comments: 10
    Today I weeded the garden, which was in a woeful state.  Well I weeded everything except for a patch that my good friend had stretched herself out in.  It took a couple of hours and I was covered in sweat and dirt when the task was done. After cleaning up I [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of summery looks and sneaking away.

    Number of comments: 2
    The past week or so has been a guestbook-finalizing, program-folding, Hawaii-studying. agenda-making, schedule-sending blur.  This stuff must be done now because soon we go to the beach with the family, and at the beach there will be only relaxing and no working.  And when we get back from the beach, [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2009, 10:20am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • food as a gift.

    Number of comments: 4
    I’ve grown to really appreciate receiving food from others, and I consider it a gift of the utmost class.  It’s such a no-brainer that it almost seems too obvious, that food is perhaps the easiest and most pleasing gift to give.  I’m going to take stock of some of the [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 3:23pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of hugs and horizontal rain.

    Number of comments: 10
    This weekend was the usual BFD whirlwind, and everything went as planned except for the thunderstorm that smashed through Hadad’s on Saturday afternoon.  Kenny said it best: “When you’ve got horizontal rain, it’s time to go.”  TRUE.  It was fun smushed into a gazebo with 200 of my closest friends [...]
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    Posted: August 24, 2009, 10:41am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of goodness and girly things.

    Number of comments: 4
    Things I’ve been thinking about… Guerilla Goodness, fellow RVANews writer Patience Salgado’s great idea about practicing random acts of kindness.”There is no selfless good deed but it doesn’t really matter, the world needs it all… I have been on both ends of kindness and decided this was the work of my [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 8:54am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of doom and dreaming.

    Number of comments: 8
    Sometimes you have to spend a little time away from the internet so that when you come back, you and the internet have something to say to each other. Here’s what I’ve been up to. I’ve been writing.  A lot. Having a weekly column is fun and time consuming.  On one hand, it’s [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2009, 1:26pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of cramps and carpal tunnel.

    Number of comments: 5
    “For Tolkien, the pejorative use of ‘escapism’ was married to the false belief that current trends define Real Life – the electric street lamp, for example, is nowhere near as permanent as Lightning. But most of us know more about the lamp, because it’s more relevant to our daily existence. [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 12:07pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • richmond proper.

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    I’ve been doing a lot of work on my new etiquette column for RVANews, which is called Richmond Proper.  The second installment is up today, so check it out! Posted in what's up [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • thankful, 8.3.09

    Number of comments: 2
    Things I’m thankful for today: Electric fans. Strangers who text in the middle of the night to say they’ve dropped my cat off in front of my house. Polite audiences during truly awful plays. Smells of flowers, breakfasts, and spices on my morning run. Letting the sprinkler systems of fancy houses on Park get my [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 11:02am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • two years!

    This morning I woke up to a copy of the adorable Never Mind Your P’s and Q’s: Here’s the Punk Alphabet on my desk along with a lovely card from Dan.  Today is the two-year anniversary of the day that we began dating.  We’ve been through so much that part [...]
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    Posted: July 30, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • from potluck to potluck.

    Number of comments: 2
    Our weekend was crammed full of activity, and it was a lot of fun, but I’m sort of overwhelmed with it all.  What right do all you summer babies have to put your birthdays SO CLOSE TOGETHER?! This week will be calmer; I will have time for a proper post at [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • argiope aurantia, and other pretty things.

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    Inspiration for fascinators is everywhere.  And now to find bigger, better fake birds than the ones I’ve already got. This morning, this little lady was hanging out in the garden.  I tried not to disturb her, but I (1) took paparazzi-style photos of her and (2) pulled a weed that was [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2009, 9:37pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • backyard safari.

    We’ve been spending a lot of time in backyards.  Our backyard, and the backyards of others.  Other than that we’ve been riding bikes a lot, and flying through the complete series of Alias and My So-Called Life while the cats filter in and out via the rip in the screen [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 3:48pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of sprinkles and singalongs.

    Number of comments: 4
    Since Dan’s been home from tour, we’ve mostly been catching up on sitting on the couch and being latched onto each other.  Thank goodness we did not post about it on Facebook.  But seriously, I feel refreshed and ready to jump back into the maelstrom of activities that is a [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 11:27am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • while love is unfashionable.

    Dan stumbled in from tour this morning, much to the amazement of the cats (who had long counted him for dead).  This was just as I was shuffling out to weed the garden and wrestle my rose buds away from the june bugs.  If you’re reading this and you know [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2009, 11:01am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • Cornerstone 2009!

    Number of comments: 6
    Oh, Cornerstone.  So different this year from other years in so many ways.  And yet, still your old self. This year, like several times before, I went to Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, IL to help my friends sell merch.  I think my experience this year can be summed up by recalling [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 4:04pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • it’s all relative.

    I got a lot done this weekend, including laundry, baking, churching, movie-watching, and a family reunion. I leave early tomorrow morning for Cornerstone Festival!  It’ll be a long drive, but I’m excited to see Dan and enjoy a change of scenery and superb people-watching opportunities.  I’m bringing my laptop, so there [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • cerebral indeed.

    Number of comments: 2
    Categories of movies Netflix is suggesting to me, based on movies I have liked in the past: Romantic Teen First-Love Movies Critically-acclaimed Quirky Showbiz Movies Goofy Children & Family Moves Cerebral Independent Comedies Sentimental Dramas Yeah, that about says it. Posted in what's up [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2009, 4:12pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • fancy little habits.

    = Yesterday I made a dress.  Just a simple black dress out of a simple knit fabric, and I can’t wait to wear it.  I’m sure pictures will be posted soon featuring the dress. Last night I played pretty badly at softball.  Curses! My cats are missing again, both of them.  I mean [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 4:09pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • love / hate.

    Number of comments: 10
    Right now, I love: Going into my backyard, finding the newest little rosebuds, and carrying them inside for bud vases all around the house. The fact that Modern Chris is now calling me “Tessipedia” due to my propensity to remember amazing stuff.  The irony is that I have a horrible memory.  I’ve [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2009, 10:34am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • zombies: the dream.

    Number of comments: 4
    Two nights ago I had one of the most exciting dreams of my whole life.  It was about zombies, but it wasn’t a nightmare…it was an action-adventure story starring me.  Several times during my life, I’ve woken up from a cool dream and tried to go back to sleep and [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2009, 12:11pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • where the banshees live.

    Yesterday I went to Foamhenge with some friends.  It was an appropriately cloudy day, and so nice to spend a few hours catching up in the car with those ladies.  I had this song running through my head the whole time.  Thank goodness it will take me the rest of [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2009, 3:37pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • summer fantastic.

    Number of comments: 3
    This post is dedicated to Phil Bowne, who is constantly improving my quality of life, and whose recent suggestion to switch to using Lightroom for photo editing has actually made all of you look a lot better on the internet.  As Phil knows, photography-challenged people like myself have no idea [...]
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    Posted: June 15, 2009, 2:46pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of whirling and waiting.

    Number of comments: 2
    This is one of those times where I sit down to write, and nothing comes.  I’m having to force it out.  The past few days have been packed with lots of activity, much of it in preparation for Dan going on tour.  Now that he’s gone I should be in [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 4:48pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • pretty pretty princess.

    Number of comments: 4
    When my sister was a kid she used to play this board game with her friends called “Pretty Pretty Princess.”  One time I was casually observing as the game turned into a huge temper tantrum from her friend, who DEMANDED to be the Pretty Pretty Princess,  and just couldn’t [insert [...]
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    Posted: June 10, 2009, 6:54am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • so much beauty.

    Number of comments: 9
    I feel like I’ve saved a bizarrely large number of inspiring blog posts lately, so since I’m overflowing here I’ll share some of these lovely images with you my dear readers.   Say what you will about TEH INTERNETS, but it’s always blowing my mind with creativity and simplicity.  I think [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 3:07pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of fittings and factoids.

    This past week our life has been a delightful blur of church, pre-marriage counseling, dinner hangouts with friends, softball, rock shows, serious talks, assembling hors d’oeuvres, entertaining, wedding dress / accessories / rehearsal dinner planning, Alias, frustration with out-of-gamut colors in CMYK, visiting with my parents, and asking the cats [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 9:38am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • onscreen and offscreen.

    Number of comments: 6
    Engagement pictures are posted, thanks to the wonderful Chris Lacroix.  We met at the Byrd on Friday and figured out some of the ceremony details, and Chris was able to eke some nice pictures out of the incredibly lightless room he had to deal with. Other than that, we did spend [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 1:21am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • thankful, 5.27.09.

    Number of comments: 4
    Things to be thankful about, right now: Having honeymoon plans finalized for a trip to Hawaii and San Francisco. The sound of Tracy’s voice on the radio. The way Dan is careful not to scratch me with his beard as he puts his head on my shoulder. Inspiration for exteriors and interiors. Learning how to [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 7:39pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • decoration day.

    Number of comments: 2
    Y’all know how we do it here in RVA. I was going to title this post “decoration day” before I saw Phil’s big announcement about his new record label, Decoration Day Recordings, but now I guess it’s just twice as appropriate. I had a blast this weekend, and although it was full [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 10:30pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of pulled quads and polar bears.

    Number of comments: 4
    This week I’ve flip-flopped back from focusing on crafts to focusing on wedding stuff, and I’m about to switch back again to sewing for a bit. On Wednesday I pulled my quads while sprinting after a fly ball at softball, ended up having to run bases for two other girls because [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 11:26am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • bicycle! bicycle!

    Number of comments: 2
    Checked almost everything off my weekly chores list today, and then posted some new items in the shop…including this cute little red bicycle.  Enjoy! alwaysmidnight.etsy.com Oh and my hair is no longer red. It was fun while it lasted, but I feel like myself again. Dan and I just got back from talking [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 6:52pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • adventures in (someone’s) memories.

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    The Virginia Tourism Corporation currently has a neat promotion going on where you choose one of their pre-made (usually scenic) pictures or upload your own photo of a Virginia memory, and they’ll send it as a postcard to the person of your choice.  I made some and sent some to [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 11:39pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • tartines: new favorite appetizer?

    Number of comments: 4
    I was true to my word…pretty much all I did this week was watch movies from my “Instant” queue on Netflix, and work on things for the shop.  I did play softball on Wednesday finally, and now I am in pain. We’re having C-therine and Jason over for dinner in a [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2009, 6:54pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • the conviction of things not seen.

    Number of comments: 4
    Not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar… Last night at small group, we had an amazing discussion about faith.  We were studying Hebrews 11, and it seemed to fit with what a lot of us are going through right now.  A bunch of [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2009, 10:24am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of harbor time, and homages to mom.

    Number of comments: 10
    On Friday Dan took me to Baltimore to see Frodus, which is one of his favorite bands of all time.  I’m sort of a casual fan, but becoming more and more into them.  They played at the Talking Head with Sick Weapons, a band that is made up of some [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 4:36pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of plasma and party central.

    Number of comments: 10
    I’m so broke that last week, I had to let go of my last shred of dignity and go donate plasma for money.  That’s right, folks.  About a million of my friends want to go on mission trips that I need to donate to, and I should probably pay my [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 3:43pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • things I’m excited about today.

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    The beautiful paintings collected by gogm on webshots, which highlight the fashions during some of my favorite periods. Cornerstone 2009! Getting into Freaks and Geeks with Dan. More impromptu front porch hangouts with Brandi. Having finished several more items on the wedding to-do list. A picnic for Mom on Sunday, if it’s not raining. Asking for [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 12:39pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of margs and mexican.

    Number of comments: 4
    I had an amazing weekend…the highlight being our Cinco de Mayo party.  Complete with almost a hundred tacos cooked by Dan, a huge spread of toppings, and flowing margaritas.  The best part was that unlike the blur that most parties turn into, I actually remember having some awesome conversations and [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • “everything’s so in-your-face here”

    Last night I went to a show at the Temple of Doom again.  I chuckled to myself as I passed through the kitchen, thinking about how last time I was there one of the residents said that no, they did not have any dishes or cups, because he got rid [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 3:00pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • backyard’s back: alright!

    Number of comments: 5
    Weeded, mulched, and ready for clambakes.  The light strings work again, and some roses are even blooming.  I am so excited to do some hanging out in the beautiful oasis of green that is my backyard. Posted in what's up [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2009, 5:52pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of miniatures and mitzvot.

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    Wow…what a weekend.  It’s already oppresively hot here, just the way I like it.  We’re going to resist turning on any AC units for as long as possible, opting instead for open windows and ceiling fans and the feeling that summer has finally arrived. Thursday night I had dinner with a [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 12:32pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • at your leisure.

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    God bless the days getting longer.  Richmond is in bloom, there are leaves on the trees, and the sun comes in through the window in just the right way.  It feels like we have a whole day ahead of us when we get home from work, and we treat those [...]
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    Posted: April 23, 2009, 10:17am EDT
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  • of booths and black mulch.

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    Some accomplishments for the week so far: Successfully navigated my first ever craft show, and had a lot of fun in the process.  Special thanks to Dan and Kenny for being dudes who will keep a lady company as she sells her hair accessories. Got approved by the ABC to serve beer, [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 3:23pm EDT
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  • of tourism and tabbies.

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    Today was a red-letter day.  First, we ran some errands and finally found me a Team Jacob button!  Months-long search, ended. I did a little yardwork when we got home, and plan to do much more this week.  Now that it’s warm, I can’t wait to get the garden looking its [...]
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    Posted: April 18, 2009, 10:30pm EDT
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  • hav u seen r kitteh?

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    Seriously, Slipknot’s been missing since Sunday.  She’s always gone out and come home before, so I’m not sure where she is now.  I’ve emailed the Oregon Hill email group, and searched Craigslist, and made flyers to post around the neighborhood.  I miss her, but the worst part has been watching [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2009, 6:51pm EDT
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  • change –> win.

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    This image made me think of Miss Brandi.  It’s from Emily O, a photographer whose work and style I’ve admired for some time now. On the calendar for this week: dinner at Mom and Dad’s, Small Group, softball begins!, two solid days at home working on my shop in preparation for [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2009, 1:47pm EDT
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  • the day in review.

    A most amazing day.  Our first long walk of the year…beautiful sun…dogwoods blooming…everybody happy. Brunch at Ipanema: A cat nap: Easter on Parade: Church: And then a dinner of whole wheat spaghetti and brussels sprouts sauteed with pine nuts and garlic.  And now: Oh yes. Posted in what's up [...]
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    Posted: April 12, 2009, 8:38pm EDT
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  • easter resolutions.

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    This gem is courtesy of myvintagevogue of course, which you should check out if you haven’t already. I’ve been swimming in Passover at work, and trying to learn all that it involves, and I hope all the Jews in my life are having a good one.  And that all the rest [...]
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    Posted: April 12, 2009, 8:08am EDT
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  • the resolute urgency of now.

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    This week has included some wonderful things, including: Watching my new Twilight DVD with Dan, who was kind enough to surprise me with it upon returning from tour (side note: why did I not realize until today when I heard it on a podcast that Kristen Stewart is ROD STEWART’S DAUGHTER? [...]
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    Posted: April 11, 2009, 10:35am EDT
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  • always midnight: the new frontier

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    I am so excited about the pictures my friend Phil Bowne took for Always Midnight.  I cannot stop looking at them.  Which is a good thing, since I just spent several hours updating my shop and uploading photos and just having an amazing time in general while my cats snooze [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2009, 1:55am EDT
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  • of shorelines and seagulls.

    I made my pilgrimage to Nags Head and enjoyed a beautiful couple of days there.  We were staying in a great beach house that was clean and bright and a block away from the ocean.  We sat on the beach and read, and took long walks, and watched movies, and [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2009, 1:27am EDT
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  • Ringfinger = magic.

    I just saw Ringfinger, and it was amazing.  Tracy left me speechless.  She was beautiful, powerful, perfect.  I hope someone got some decent photos though; mine are awful.  But I was just so glad to be there enjoying her performance.  Lovely. Posted in what's up [...]
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    Posted: April 04, 2009, 12:40am EDT
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  • old show flyers.

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    I just scanned in a bunch of old show flyers, ranging roughly from 1996 - 2007.  Wowwwww.  The set also includes a few flyers for dance nights and art openings.  Since the 5th grade, I’ve kept shoeboxes full of keepsakes.  I’m a packrat.  Today I finally got them all out [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 6:29pm EDT
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  • of cabinetry and croc extinction.

    Less money, less problems.  I like that the opposite of the “mo’ money, mo’ problems” adage remains true as well.  I’m the brokest I’ve been in years right now.  Due to my current situation of working part time while trying to get the gears of my shop rolling, I spent [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 10:18am EDT
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  • house of style.

    Yesterday Brandi modeled for Always Midnight and Phil Bowne took some genius photos.  I’m so excited to see these pictures.  I’ve done so much work for the shop lately, and these pictures are the next step — I wanted to get some accurate representations of my work ready so that [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 8:25am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of observations and oahu.

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    I don’t have much in the way of groundbreaking news right this second…I’ve spent the past few days doing a lot of crafting and taking care of stuff around the house.  So I’ll just post some random things: Friday was one of the best days of my life. Dan worked all [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2009, 3:19pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • label-conscious.

    Number of comments: 2
    Last night after finishing several new headbands, I made some labels for my shop.  It was a fun and simple project to end the evening [which consisted of leftover leek & potato soup with cheesy garlic biscuits, watching American Beauty (Dan's first time!), and crafting 'til I couldn't craft any [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2009, 10:20am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • red horseradish quest ‘09

    Number of comments: 6
    Today I ran around town looking for Passover food for work.  Sure sure, send the Christian girl to the store to find obscure specialty Jewish items.  FAIL.  I’m learning, though. Apparently everybody wants red horseradish at Passover.  Red horseradish?  I didn’t even know it came in red.  Neither do most of [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2009, 6:58pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of pride, prejudice, plants, and party hats.

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    Put your party hats on, people. Today is 50,000 hits day!  I’ve been blogging since 2003, but only on WordPress since August of 2006.  So  it took me from August of 2006 ’til now to rack up 50,000 hits.  Haha!  Such a humble number.  There are bigger fish who get that [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2009, 3:55pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of bliss and blech.

    Number of comments: 4
    Feeling very inspired today.  Everything from the sun shining on the river during my morning run, to the lovely things people have made by hand that I saw online, has made me smile today. Earlier I was coming up the steps at the office holding some copies I had made, and [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2009, 4:56pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • gpoyw: gown - check, wine - check

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    Alright Kenny and Phil, I’ve gotten on the GPOYW train.  This week it’s necessary, as I’ve completed my first ever dress made from a pattern.  The problem with this dress is that someone has to be available for buttoning / unbuttoning in order for me to (1) get into it [...]
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    Posted: March 18, 2009, 10:16pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of eves and easing.

    I spent most of this weekend working on this dress.  It’s been mind-blowing to say the least.  Thursday I printed out all the pattern pieces and began cutting them out and taping them together correctly.  Friday I finished doing that, and cut out the fabric and sewed part of the [...]
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    Posted: March 16, 2009, 9:48am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • a wintry mix-up.

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    Though it is wintry-mixing outside (well right now really just snowing), I am determined to have a cheerful, warm day inside.  After work I’m going to turn up the heat and put on a movie, and work on my latest project. Being finished with pretty much all the wedding planning I [...]
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    Posted: March 13, 2009, 9:56am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • inferno.

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    Yesterday there was a huge fire in Oregon Hill.  I’m so used to sirens that I don’t really hear them anymore, even when they’re close.  I was cleaning the kitchen floor and I kept hearing people on the street saying things like “Oh my God,” so eventually I went out [...]
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    Posted: March 11, 2009, 9:43am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • robot hearts, spring planting, etc.

    Links I’ve been hoarding: It’s about time for spring planting, and you can get your supplies and help out Oregon Hill at the same time.  Just like last year, SynerGeo is selling bulbs and small plants.  You can order via the web site or stop by and look at my catalogs.  [...]
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    Posted: March 10, 2009, 9:27am EDT
    by parasolparty

  • springing greatfully forward.

    Number of comments: 5
    We have hit that point here in Richmond where it finally starts to get warm and every time you go outside, you see tons of people running around with huge smiles on their faces.  It was like that this weekend, for sure.  Everywhere I went, people were smiling and jubilant.  [...]
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    Posted: March 09, 2009, 4:19pm EDT
    by parasolparty

  • of awkward phases, and just phases in general.

    Number of comments: 10
    This week I finally finished a project I had been flirting with for years, which was simply to scan in all the old photographs I have lying around.  This is a good cause, for you never know when you’ll lose these things, or they’ll become damaged by a leaking ceiling [...]
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    Posted: March 06, 2009, 7:35pm EST
    by parasolparty

  • of easy wind and downy flake.

    Number of comments: 3
    When it snows I always think of “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening,” perhaps an over-read but still lovely poem. What great luck, that we should get some snow and that it would actually stick around for a few days!  I love how stark and beautiful Richmond is in the [...]
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    Posted: March 04, 2009, 1:09pm EST
    by parasolparty

  • SNOW! FINALLY!

    Number of comments: 2
    Oh, how I have longed for it. I’ll be sledding in a couple of hours, so please text me or something if you want to join us!  Some of you already know where I’ll be.  In the words of Marianne, “Is there any felicity in the world superior to this?“ Posted in [...]
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    Posted: March 01, 2009, 6:19pm EST
    by parasolparty

  • over the line!

    Number of comments: 2
    I’m not really focusing on the shop until the bulk of the wedding planning is done, but this weekend I couldn’t resist making this Lebowski-inspired headband. You’ll also notice that if you haven’t seen me in a few days, I’ve brightened up my hair.  It’s been a very dark red for [...]
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    Posted: February 24, 2009, 12:20pm EST
    by parasolparty

  • g. dubs says…

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    George Washington is an interesting character, and I admit to being as fascinated with him as people were in the late eighteenth century.  So I was thrilled to get George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior for Christmas this year from my sister.  I’d read through the Rules before, [...]
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    Posted: February 23, 2009, 10:27am EST
    by parasolparty

  • of favorites and fro-yo.

    Number of comments: 2
    Weekend happenings: Friday night, I helped babysit some of my cute cousins.  We taught them to play charades. On Saturday afternoon, we had a conversation with Mad Dog and tried out the new frozen yogurt place.  Three words: try the coconut. Last night we checked out the Lebowski night at Plaza Bowl, which [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 9:10pm EST
    by parasolparty
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