Category Archives: Saturday Links

Bloggy Giveaway Winner!

April 26, 2008 – 6:49 pm

It’s official! Sarah Pabody won my t-shirt giveaway! Thank you all for playing, and congratulations, Sarah!

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Saturday Link - More Royal Buffet!

March 29, 2008 – 3:46 pm

See what’s new at royal buffet. Go! Right now! Without delay!

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Saturday Link - Two Trick Pony!

March 15, 2008 – 4:27 pm

Carrie (the lovely, talented friend and former coworker) left a comment recently and it dawned on me that I’ve never featured her company, Two Trick Pony! She and another creative former coworker make fun, beautiful stationery and prints using earth-friendly inks silkscreened onto recycled paper. Check out their website here and their etsy store here.
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Saturday Link - Hats!

March 8, 2008 – 7:00 am

Terry Graziano makes these beautiful “Sweetheart” hats that can be worn several different ways. A bit more than I could afford, but aren’t they classy?

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Saturday Links - Franklin, TN

March 1, 2008 – 11:44 pm

We’re feeling better (mostly) and are enjoying our visit with family in Tennessee. Today was my Mom’s birthday! We celebrated with dinner at a restaurant called Monell’s, served family-style in an old jail building. I’ll tell you more about that (and share pictures) later. It’s in downtown Franklin, a town filled with history, charm, and [...]

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Saturday Links

February 23, 2008 – 7:00 am

Yet another discovery via Design Mom:
Lauren Alane and her creations: little handmade felt birds wearing glasses, aprons, hats, carrying umbrellas. They are beautifully photographed, and have delicious names like Marjorie, Delia, Roland, and Mr. Brooks. Just go to her website and click on the photos link to find out what “Marjorie’s favorite appliance” is, [...]

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Saturday Links

February 16, 2008 – 7:00 am

I ran across a post about wall graphics on Design Mom and had never seen this company before. From their website:
“Blik surface graphics are oversized, self-adhesive, removable decals that allow anyone to quickly & easily create decorative patterns or custom wall murals for home or office.”

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Saturday Links

February 9, 2008 – 9:51 pm

Sorry this is going up late. I’ve been working on a set of wedding invitations this weekend for a friend. It’s been a fun project! Since Valentine’s day is this week, you should check out etsy’s Valentine showcase. They put up a different set of featured shops/products every day. Get something handmade for your Valentine!

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Get My Smelling Salts

February 2, 2008 – 8:00 am

I get dizzy just thinking about a box of Godiva chocolates. But an entire room? I saw this on Hostess With The Mostess and the whole house started spinning.

Get the whole story at nydailynews.com. Be sure to click through their photo gallery!
Just sit down first.

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Saturday Links

January 26, 2008 – 8:00 am

Valentine’s day is fast approaching. Here are a few links to things you could make/do/buy for your sweetheart!

Parents.com has recipes for some yummy-looking Valentine treats.

Paper Source has a ton of Valentine kits, as well as materials you could use to make your own creative ideas a reality. Pictured here are the keepsake accordion kit, fortune [...]

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