tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85223638741139461632024-03-04T20:50:05.323-08:00CREATEaTHOUGHTCREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-58104075095933764552012-01-25T14:21:00.000-08:002012-01-26T08:47:21.016-08:00Dream job, top ten list.This week has brought about some good news for my lovely hometown of Saginaw. We are getting an <a href="http://www.ulta.com/">Ulta Beauty</a> store, and it just so happens beauty-makeup-skincare-and haircare are my passion. So I have put in my application and I feel like I need to build a top ten list of why they should NOT overlook my profile, even if it is just for my own benefit. As my friend <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RefashionedGoods">Raven </a>would say, my lists rock!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMM74OlrE5FM5GDQp-o8Hfj3tV2OegmaWUbykdkrLk8ZJ_9dMRS0nBioshzBv8PIEaQXhhQKL-QsnbNSPPO8AocWfAYKYRXlVwjH0QM2dByN0qb0hx1QKmprmS_mLKcXo7vG96O8WGfV4/s1600/294428_621801125472_207100217_33225880_7050997_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMM74OlrE5FM5GDQp-o8Hfj3tV2OegmaWUbykdkrLk8ZJ_9dMRS0nBioshzBv8PIEaQXhhQKL-QsnbNSPPO8AocWfAYKYRXlVwjH0QM2dByN0qb0hx1QKmprmS_mLKcXo7vG96O8WGfV4/s320/294428_621801125472_207100217_33225880_7050997_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Top Ten Reasons Why <a href="http://www.ulta.com/">Ulta Beauty</a> Should Hire Me:</div><ol><li>It is a field that requires studying and playing. Products and styles are always being updated and people who are passionate should always be learning and trying out things. I try new makeup looks, read books and magazines, watch trends, follow styles, investigate new products, watch youtube videos, and more. I am always experimenting, allowing myself to make mistakes and grow in something I am passionate about.</li>
<li>Customer Service skills, every job I have had has been customer service oriented, and I always get complimented on how pleasant I am on the phone and in person. Customers actually ask to speak or deal with me directly. It is a compliment I have gotten several times. At Ulta the customers would be the job!</li>
<li>I have great listening skills. I have listened to my friends skin or makeup issues and responded with advice I feel would fit. I find when I have gone into a beauty store the sales people don't listen to what I want they just try to push their favorite items on me. People will probably more money if you present them with options they ACTUALLY want. Example: I wanted a palette and instead of listening when I said I wanted the cheaper option so I could buy more products the girl kept insisting on the most expensive one and once I made it clear I did not want it she was no longer interested in helping me. I understand if you are working on commission but people would rather get more items that they want and would spend more doing so, instead of one item that costs their whole beauty budget. Plus you will get repeat customers when they know you are invested in their interests. </li>
<li>I am an artist and your face is a wonderful blank canvas that you get to create on every day for 60+ years. Every day you get a "medium" that is free and every day you can play and make mistakes or make masterpieces and then you get to do it all again the next day.</li>
<li> There are rules to follow and rules to be broken! Life is about playing and learning, and not about using the same products every day for the rest of your life. Life is too short and new stuff comes out all the time, and it would be too hard to ignore that change is good and inevitable! Hair grows out and skin can be washed. There are rules to follow like "wash your face everyday" but there are rules to be broken "no one looks good in pink eyeshadow". </li>
<li>People need advice, heck I know more than a lot of people and I still need help! You have to realize that while people may ask for your help they may not always take your advice. Some people are only interested in baby steps and you have to find even the small victories rewarding! Example: I had a friend who had some skin issues and we were able to determine she never used moisturizer (never even THOUGHT about it), after talking to me she bought some and her skin issue was resolved!</li>
<li>There is no "I can't" in makeup or beauty. For a long time I said "I can't wear red lipstick because I am too pale and have red hair!" Well I took that I can't and made it into a <u><i>can</i></u>, by trial and error, you just have to find what works for you and build on it, or take what doesn't work for you and find a way to make it work!</li>
<li>Know what people want, I feel like I do, especially by listening and learning. If someone comes in looking for one item and ONLY one item don't try to sell them on a million other things. They will go somewhere else and they may not come back. You want to turn people on not off. Just because someone wants JUST a mascara this time doesn't mean next pay check she won't want ten new items!</li>
<li>I don't bug people. I hate when the same sales person asks me three times or more if I am ok, or need any help. Some people just need to look at every item and would like to look on their own. Some people don't want or need your help and honestly after you ask someone twice you are just bugging them. Again you want to turn people on to the atmosphere not frustrate them into leaving.</li>
<li>Building on # 9, respect the surroundings. If I worked at Ulta I would respect that I am at work and respect the customers. I don't know how many times I have gone to a certain store and there are workers who talk so loud their conversations are heard by everyone. It is distracting and annoying. Also I would never argue with someone, I had a sales person tell me I did not get the item for a certain price because it was a "sale" price. Even though I had bought the SAME item three times over six months for the exact price they were claiming was sale. He insisted I was wrong several times and finally I gave up and left. I did not really feel like shopping for things that made me feel good after he made me feel pretty bad. Just be respectful of your surroundings and the people in them.</li>
</ol>So those are the reason why I think I would make an excellent employee at a place I would spend a lot of time at anyways. It is something I am passionate about and think it would be a great environment for me. So cross your fingers and pray pray pray that this awesome place gives me a call!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-4918529506419420132012-01-21T13:53:00.000-08:002012-01-21T13:55:12.095-08:00Good mail day(s)I have been so inspired by a book I read recently that I have created a new habit in my life, sending and receiving good mail!<br />
The book I read was called good mail day, I picked it up after a friend and I decided to start bringing postcards back in style!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2olsEyyJC2bD_mthwbsZ9O_1vAhgfdXf3Y9SBmbTcMsrA7IDSZXw9eQ0ZVa3SjKxVhqCNYlgCDdHTaQNuNsEnKtluDjHQT73R4c5APl5l11Ab23faz7KtP-7JzGndkmypqf3PCr2liWY/s1600/CIMG0018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2olsEyyJC2bD_mthwbsZ9O_1vAhgfdXf3Y9SBmbTcMsrA7IDSZXw9eQ0ZVa3SjKxVhqCNYlgCDdHTaQNuNsEnKtluDjHQT73R4c5APl5l11Ab23faz7KtP-7JzGndkmypqf3PCr2liWY/s320/CIMG0018.jpg" width="240" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are two handmade postcards I have sent out for Good mail days! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTEgoKDR-tEgDaYfPC14HJmdaOgrTa-Lc9U1S2inakMFkeURdzdENuPimLf74It_mW9EGsMfEyVAo_4DzEMfr-wkknKaO2l7Y7DusEIb1Yu3c5mw_n5T-a6ZTAX711XPf3XzgjF4_dN0/s1600/CIMG0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbTEgoKDR-tEgDaYfPC14HJmdaOgrTa-Lc9U1S2inakMFkeURdzdENuPimLf74It_mW9EGsMfEyVAo_4DzEMfr-wkknKaO2l7Y7DusEIb1Yu3c5mw_n5T-a6ZTAX711XPf3XzgjF4_dN0/s320/CIMG0017.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have also sent out tea samples, pinback buttons, really long letters in decorated envelopes, and much more. All to my friends so they have a good mail day. I have gotten back AWESOME stationary, postcards that light up my world, and fun notecards with my name on them!<br />
Mail is more about bills and magazines! I think that real mail that takes time to send and receive is just amazing. I wonder what the postal carriers think of the mail I send out, and do they read the notes on my postcards? I wrote a poem on the back of a recent envelope in hopes that the postal carrier would read it!<br />
Have you sent some good mail recently? Do it and you will probably get some in return!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-51030856687927557812012-01-08T11:36:00.000-08:002012-01-08T11:36:22.212-08:00Sunday FindAs I was perusing the blogs I follow I found something share worthy! Of course I am going to link you to the awesome blog that it came from. If you follow any awesome blogs let me know I am always looking for new reads!<br />
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This kind of goes along with how I have been feeling lately, living outside of the box, and someday being my own boss. ENJOY!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-36308925000541572482012-01-05T18:42:00.000-08:002012-01-05T18:42:02.568-08:002012 Crafty goalsWe all want to do more in 2012 and we want to do more better. Reality is we don't have time or energy to always meet our goals, and craft and art goals get put on the back burner for sure! <br />
My 2012 goal is simply to CREATE at least four out of seven days a week. Even if it is making one handmade card or an art journal page. Even if it is as simple as covering a canvas in one color<br />
I just want to be always doing new.more.better... at least trying!<br />
So what are your 2012 new/more/better goals?!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-75431791640109791302011-09-17T09:28:00.000-07:002011-09-17T09:28:45.136-07:00Daily CuteI don't know what it is about fall but I feel like I love cute things even more. So when I found this I knew I had to share. Try not to get diabetes from how sweet and cute these are!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A night on the town, cities are hot right now and even if you don't live in a big one you can still appreciate a little city scape on your neckline. Neckline meet skyline <3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big chunky bright flowers are hip and very hippy reminiscent. The seller has several colors available, so cute! It is girl but even a non-girly girl will find something to love about this flower.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cupcakes! I am obsessed with this bite sizes bake good since I started thinking about opening a cupcake shoppe. These are adorable and delectable and the colors just pop!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jet setters can become trend setters. Who doesn't love flying off to somewhere exotic, even if you are stuck on the ground wearing this necklace will show of your inner travel fantasies.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who ever thought sewing would be hot?! Well it is and young and old sewers alike would love this cool spool hanging around their neck. Even cooler? Getting it customized in a thread color of your choice.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anyone who paints knows its addicting. Wear it proud and say it loud with this necklace, I LOVE PAINT!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best mood rings..... ever. Cloud rings, you almost need one of each. Plus they would match any outfit.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bows are really in right now, so if you are feeling like you need a bow in your life opt out of the plastic thing on your finger and go for a bolder bow.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-45763327731439107432011-05-11T16:14:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:44:14.638-07:00Cool quote!<div class="blockquote"> "Do the things you used to talk about doing but never did. Know when to let go and when to hold on tight. Stop rushing. Don’t be intimidated to say it like it is. Stop apologizing all the time. Learn to say no, so your yes has some oomph. Spend time with the friends who lift you up, and cut loose the ones who bring you down. Stop giving your power away. Be more concerned with being interested than being interesting. Be old enough to appreciate your freedom, and young enough to enjoy it. Finally know who you are."<br />
</div>Kristin ArmstrongCREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-21936047372773281622011-05-11T15:29:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:44:14.692-07:00May Favorites<div style="text-align: left;">Since I am so behind on blogging, I KNOW I AM SORRY, I thought I would give you a big ol favorites post with tons of good stuff for May. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><ul><li>Ok so I know I <u>did not want</u> to jump on the Adele train, I know I am super late also, but I do not like any of her stuff <u><i><b>yet</b></i></u> just Rolling in the Deep. Reasons I like this song, Great beat, Adele isn't some skinny chicky singer she is a full bodied hottie, and the lyrics are completely my life over a year ago at the end of a long relationship. </li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/rYEDA3JcQqw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><blockquote><i>The scars of your love remind me of us, They keep me thinking that we almost had it all, The scars of your love, they leave me breathless, I can't help feeling, We could have had it all,(You're gonna wish you never had met me), Rolling in the deep, (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep), You had my heart inside of your hand, (You're gonna wish you never had met me), And you played it to the beat.</i></blockquote><ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEd-O7iMobpDoRnf0PCh5HC5kyVYPGEN5Ws37r822oV09ayf6zBdwgtpJHlca4k1JCO9sYmZEPbzyJ1kdzS3XCHRTA7Mp-FTQlFhrpYPrFvrufpDwu97atXAt5bofqXIjwJLJhmgweR8/s1600/334_L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a>
<li>So I have gone to a million pure romance parties in my life and some of the products are meh, but some are great like the coochy shaving cream, or better yet the save my skin oil. I love this stuff it is great for sunburned areas and stretch marks. I use it every night after a shower because that's when your skin is the most likely to absorb moisturizers. <i><br />
</i><blockquote><i>Nutrient rich <strong>Save My Skin Oil</strong> aids in the prevention and healing of stretch marks. Save My Skin moisturizes and nourishes stretch marks with essential oils that allow the skin to expand with the least amount of damage.</i><span class="no-indent" id="featurelist"><i> Cocoa butter, enriched with vitamin E, is a natural emollient that helps to restore moisture and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Sesame oil is a natural healing oil, as well as a potent antioxidant. Kaylaya oil promotes skin cell healing. Kaylaya oil penetrates seven layers of skin to soften lines from the inside out, does not clog pores, and significantly reduces recent scarring.</i></span></blockquote><span class="no-indent" id="featurelist"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://ww2.pureromance.com/PUBLICSTORE/product/Save-My-Skin,259,137.aspx%20"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEd-O7iMobpDoRnf0PCh5HC5kyVYPGEN5Ws37r822oV09ayf6zBdwgtpJHlca4k1JCO9sYmZEPbzyJ1kdzS3XCHRTA7Mp-FTQlFhrpYPrFvrufpDwu97atXAt5bofqXIjwJLJhmgweR8/s200/334_L.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-28613974757574620642011-03-07T16:37:00.000-08:002011-03-07T16:37:13.911-08:00Dining by the Alphabet: C is for Crabcake FactoryWe officially found the best Sunday brunch spot in Jacksonville. Well actually Jacksonville Beach, even better because it was a gorgeous day for the beach.<br />
For around $20 bucks at <a href="http://www.crabcakefactoryjax.net/">CrabCake Factory</a> you can eat all you can brunch and drink all you can mimosas. YUM x 100!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbJDJas70tnyQ0eu8WGrG6lypUa5cwxDdnvUK0L8tPqyQLxbmKJz3gQTqo7Ouh5q5FnZIaBS9aoDocyWIYWKAW91PnoU5okwwCA7uWh_3sFXf7jaD_gSq6wfEqRaS3LqOJz7dCVHEGns/s1600/crabcake-raven1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbJDJas70tnyQ0eu8WGrG6lypUa5cwxDdnvUK0L8tPqyQLxbmKJz3gQTqo7Ouh5q5FnZIaBS9aoDocyWIYWKAW91PnoU5okwwCA7uWh_3sFXf7jaD_gSq6wfEqRaS3LqOJz7dCVHEGns/s320/crabcake-raven1.jpg" width="179" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Raven enjoyed a plate mixed with lots of different items. It truly was a selection, there was so much to choose from,chicken, salads, potatoes, make your own omelet station, pancakes, french toast, and yes crab cakes. There was so much I can not even now, explain the expanse of this buffet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUlWF4acDL-Rs1BSL8dqEkuOc983UmmuMb_FqIU25_-ZYww2DVzoN0AhU-PLY1Syw3AYT4EE0sbwgLehQF1mkPkh-mUrAbaqh8iHC2q4LJI5e0Ae4FX73SoD7Gtrvd-x0d4YuYO9IAZY/s1600/crabcake-candace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUlWF4acDL-Rs1BSL8dqEkuOc983UmmuMb_FqIU25_-ZYww2DVzoN0AhU-PLY1Syw3AYT4EE0sbwgLehQF1mkPkh-mUrAbaqh8iHC2q4LJI5e0Ae4FX73SoD7Gtrvd-x0d4YuYO9IAZY/s320/crabcake-candace.jpg" width="179" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Candace met us at one in the afternoon for mimosas, good convo, and WAY too much food!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-ciEQz_wwYgUjNIvFsXTRF8FE2uXO1hdxsMCSqw4_pK7A9wHQ6rReaWBN0OgHcYib3g0uMLLA_tHAkTfrOyA5ZOL2oRqNh4-si3tEFX-yhW3mleq0Me5BnJL1MKPXXr1pTBTP162nZI/s1600/crabcake-beth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-ciEQz_wwYgUjNIvFsXTRF8FE2uXO1hdxsMCSqw4_pK7A9wHQ6rReaWBN0OgHcYib3g0uMLLA_tHAkTfrOyA5ZOL2oRqNh4-si3tEFX-yhW3mleq0Me5BnJL1MKPXXr1pTBTP162nZI/s320/crabcake-beth.jpg" width="179" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started out with Tilapia, mahi-mahi, chicken, potatoes, and vegetables. Do not be fooled I ended up getting way more food than I intended. When you are faced with so much food that you like and want to try it was hard not to over indulge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoxhX50cGPVlOGwRJwLiqayn2FdRNE2tHs_Bl_zrwEfZ8bG2b2q9Gczys4Brn9pEWL_yhYJEUWxYNimss6Td2-VLT1MvTrjDhK_FaKBqafTZu2I2RGo0e2WENNQHDuL0XgZoEOJ9gink/s1600/crabcake-breakfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoxhX50cGPVlOGwRJwLiqayn2FdRNE2tHs_Bl_zrwEfZ8bG2b2q9Gczys4Brn9pEWL_yhYJEUWxYNimss6Td2-VLT1MvTrjDhK_FaKBqafTZu2I2RGo0e2WENNQHDuL0XgZoEOJ9gink/s1600/crabcake-breakfast.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ended with an amazing plate of my favorite breakfast standbys. French toast, Waffles, and Pancakes. I doused them in regular maple syrup and strawberry syrup. How did I avoid diabetic shock? There was also baked goods from a Bakery called <a href="http://www.blackdogbakers.com/">Black Dog Bakers</a>. The bakery is co-located inside the Factory restaurant. I had a to-die-for cheesecake brownie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a fun day, an experience we all enjoyed. I think the amount of food + the endless drinks makes this the best Sunday brunch deal as of yet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-74486366865439313112011-03-01T16:25:00.000-08:002011-03-01T16:27:12.470-08:00Dining by the Alphabet: B is for BiscottisI am pretty sure Raven and I discovered the best brunch spot in Jacksonville.<br />
Picture this, the weather is in the seventies in February, you arrive to a cute little bistro/cafe and sit outside in the early spring breeze enjoying sweet and savory concoctions that are only good enough to belong to a Sunday.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So Raven and I decided on <a href="http://www.biscottis.net/">Biscottis</a> for two reasons. One: we both wanted to try it, and Two: we had a coupon. A coupon or special trumps and seals the deal in any decision.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.biscottis.net/"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyWudq8WlToLKT-hSRepMIuqplA1IoOMs4jq2FOOmrDl3n5DCzLpEOt-PdeVtCJZhV74Ha0zLeo137w-E5JcmkmYRXBffdQPTSjUe0569oUJppZhQlXNoAfnZIrPJpTVJ7jIwh8rShsaU/s320/GetImage.ashx.jpeg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sitting outside in February was a treat, but not anywhere close to the treat of the extensive menu with an endless array of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drink options. Nestled in the quaint Avondale area Biscottis offers more than enough to satisfy your need for something new. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKx5Y_39OQNq8vCuOEnz9Stq33ujIrgBjBpFiN6iXaS6gfDLQM4ztqBUMTd1eYZOgIj1BTy1ITpEy2BP8go1Gl6Ul2l8gKstdlTqIY3RIhDUldYIi8PTiBFKdtvgQzz977kPRz44JJsY/s1600/166374_10150130234593980_557973979_7752601_3044820_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKx5Y_39OQNq8vCuOEnz9Stq33ujIrgBjBpFiN6iXaS6gfDLQM4ztqBUMTd1eYZOgIj1BTy1ITpEy2BP8go1Gl6Ul2l8gKstdlTqIY3RIhDUldYIi8PTiBFKdtvgQzz977kPRz44JJsY/s320/166374_10150130234593980_557973979_7752601_3044820_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We both ordered off the Sunday brunch menu. Asking the waitress what was good did nothing to help my decision because everything she suggested sounded amazing, all the descriptions were just as titillating. I finally chose the crab, asparagus, and brie quiche. Three ingredients I adored in a little egg pie, with a side of bacon and cheese grits. This was my first time trying grits, yum, not my last time with this side dish! This was the perfect mid day brunch item! I also tried one of the fancy pink lemonades. Delicious. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kTe4qlquf-cDMM8SIt7P8UVg8_MdVuSFzAXDU64bWQP8QsOsY48EPjx27UiKqguPlzvqj2WXf1Iz8__3-91JhINAU9zVNRnKYalfNAIh9CtXuPbRRmkXPiUxCXLXhl4VhFWCvZJkIoE/s1600/164595_10150130238608980_557973979_7752689_2253000_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kTe4qlquf-cDMM8SIt7P8UVg8_MdVuSFzAXDU64bWQP8QsOsY48EPjx27UiKqguPlzvqj2WXf1Iz8__3-91JhINAU9zVNRnKYalfNAIh9CtXuPbRRmkXPiUxCXLXhl4VhFWCvZJkIoE/s320/164595_10150130238608980_557973979_7752689_2253000_n.jpg" width="179" /></a></div>Raven ordered the Creme Brulee french toast. This was my second choice, it SHOULD have been my first. The waitress recommended it but she did not do it justice. So sweet that it does not even come with syrup, this is quite possibly THE BEST french toast I had ever sampled. It was so good you would eat a piece even if it fell on the table! HEHE!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsnQl-3r57NqLZWn9JrxHPnNcnIZbvmilmtVbAT02lWbcbOXbiGCZPsMR-Fh8cK0gMXcwd9UcAUCj1I5w2IxqVQakoLvljkcwzik6MDRFVSbU5eMQnrIUxJjWjRv_dmIu7QQuB0FfStI/s1600/169696_10150130239868980_557973979_7752707_8312268_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsnQl-3r57NqLZWn9JrxHPnNcnIZbvmilmtVbAT02lWbcbOXbiGCZPsMR-Fh8cK0gMXcwd9UcAUCj1I5w2IxqVQakoLvljkcwzik6MDRFVSbU5eMQnrIUxJjWjRv_dmIu7QQuB0FfStI/s320/169696_10150130239868980_557973979_7752707_8312268_o.jpg" width="179" /></a></div>This restaurant was easily one of the best places we have eaten so far and even though we are only on B I don't think it will be easy to top. I cannot wait to come here again, I peered in their dessert case a couple times but I had no room for more calories, I was so tempted. Next time I will be getting that french toast, it was worth it! This place is easily the perfect spot for coffee and slowing down the day for a few hours.CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-36975362894430327492011-02-22T15:40:00.000-08:002011-03-01T16:27:19.119-08:00Some days I wish this was me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/elsiecake?ga_search_query=elsiecake&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGOe8-fPIzkKGAemf7VXT_T4XFJ33mjFP3yWtySRxeL4zAXzngj0JhDaCBnJZLqzclRKNTcF7Hv992JIqAOb8wTVphvTA3EMrLpDsg1ZT9ofjUbT9us9fc9sUlSLg7h3T5F0oDvHXsOo/s320/il_430xN.66458448.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Some days I feel like it is me!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-73077453262493716922011-02-14T17:55:00.000-08:002011-03-01T14:39:40.660-08:00Dining by the Alphabet: AA friend and I are doing a dining by the alphabet challenge, there is so many interesting restaurants in Jacksonville! We started with B then skipped to O, but I am going to do the blog in order as we are trying to continue on in order. <a href="http://www.awshucksjax.com/">A is for Aw Shucks</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnszjDcbyKdmiSmze2hIq8LFp3gbCqjsWPZwKol4aWA7hoW9QYsDd_1SEt7BuDUN2xE3Fpj0QHjEbOizHI9pU4nSqX3tJcLma838hPdR9O3BHvGWHnSrklAkiZYt610ezH3F-dHipuc7o/s1600/171269_573627890022_207100217_32806768_5393433_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnszjDcbyKdmiSmze2hIq8LFp3gbCqjsWPZwKol4aWA7hoW9QYsDd_1SEt7BuDUN2xE3Fpj0QHjEbOizHI9pU4nSqX3tJcLma838hPdR9O3BHvGWHnSrklAkiZYt610ezH3F-dHipuc7o/s400/171269_573627890022_207100217_32806768_5393433_o.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>This time our group was pretty huge, eight people. Usually it is just Raven and I, which is nice, its chill and relaxing, we get one on one talking time, and we really get to explore and enjoy the food we are trying! But eight was also fun, almost everyone was new to the oyster experience.<br />
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AND so onward and upward to new culinary delights and adventures. We only have three rules for dining by the alphabet<br />
#1: Restaurants need not be visited in ABC order. (like if we find a wicked awesome coupon for Q but we are only on F it is ok to skip ahead, you cannot pass up a good coupon)<br />
#2: Friends are welcomed both Raven and I both need to be present for it to count on our list.<br />
#3: The goal is to find places new to each of us; however, if it is just new to one of us that will count. (So far three out of three have been brand new to both of us).<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTK8xEUVt8f0-umZ31tl4Gra1pb7WK7VuzUnqXXrrnLmhoiffnyUZovioTIdz4ZSU_DqD8m7AUcmwt90f5vtprDp78IbSJK7fa4H-AYHBkTQ-ldc6y4YvVk_cTs9KLpqQhfK4Sef-GUXQ/s1600/Promo_Top_Ford.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTK8xEUVt8f0-umZ31tl4Gra1pb7WK7VuzUnqXXrrnLmhoiffnyUZovioTIdz4ZSU_DqD8m7AUcmwt90f5vtprDp78IbSJK7fa4H-AYHBkTQ-ldc6y4YvVk_cTs9KLpqQhfK4Sef-GUXQ/s320/Promo_Top_Ford.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If you look his collection up you will see the lion a lot. A lot of his art just seems so powerful and raw, natural for sure. Just thought I would share!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-8753382712970962712011-01-08T19:22:00.000-08:002011-02-09T15:46:43.153-08:00Ten Purchases of 2010I think I bought some pretty cool things on etsy in 2010. So I am sharing it here with you, maybe you will find something amazing to buy in 2011!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >ENJOY!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnniePants?ref=seller_info"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUOLLcUub-1922buJ3jDavyVOaOXp19U0ccet7QRjoBNBz9jH2yvxgucyf6AGkO9mB5cnpduAlBuW4SQcUqmZ4PxDeBWQHjChGJAy9ytciNwtgLUmdVa5SL4VSe9RlcNXKA25fP4VGCV4/s320/il_570xN.58214630.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560024887827313650" border="0" /></a>Support Love bumper sticker, I proudly have on my car.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BLSoaps?ref=seller_info"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMsp1kl8bGbswGroCECRBZgl0XRAERVcqYuMuAz7mMeDwKQRhz7xo6R0S1F88GaJhVbHBujpIbE9iMCmfu2Dcss7gbki_A5OrkYHsfOdfEtASJAEHTuubHNx3sm1Bj-4yr_I-YinHtMI/s320/il_570xN.141257834.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560024580072907698" border="0" /></a>Chap stick Five pack, totally addictive stuff!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ForStrangeWomen?ref=seller_info"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mxzgoWvVkenHWwKZ8oxAHmpzn6w83MjhGtX_dz9loOOpZYhj1FKH2ax5owB97anzDK3QMTR2pTiDfdoAJypGMdqQSBuh_MqUI0R1l0hJ0216Lp5EeIJf2xqPjWTde85yqXf3ZdzsUuM/s320/il_570xN.160678093.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560024393978754018" border="0" /></a>Absinthe lip gloss, the drink is yuck, the chap stick is good!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stoopidgerl?ref=seller_info"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgd-m-LhKaQNhUoJkbNu_Mh2wEIPqkNcGB9eDb_reIYP22rR79SwHXCGe1L4979vM8cijLp4v3sz02Bfn45nsdeWB836P3RJP1yhfreoMWbVTRqfLfjQ0t7wgUfYKvyMMkgR3hrHPB8KI/s320/il_570xN.71753239.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560024152494837122" border="0" /></a>F-Love resin Necklace, lots of fun comments on this one!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tenthstreetsaks?ref=seller_info"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwFVhYz-VcLoXAhVMc4TY898ynyDhVCFWZOmeEtVs-gyS0WqoaUFLlNM2xR6miEZzUQa3MtGQM7io-MLghgDLT4cnKYI6Fmz77oVw-ZKnwYsZeUA8fuVw4Ai30Ys0vvieKKIZCxdDBmo/s320/il_570xN.75076878.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560023979442167570" border="0" /></a>My yellow messager bag, aka, MY travel bag, never fly without it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theboldbanana?ref=seller_info"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp38dxGmx7Ka17g6sy10eO26x4hAt6p6_3Ec6kPUg5R9Tqd7JL_ed58U0udJjZNM-zY4tu4czNoSkkd3Tc2ExEq86RyQd7txdcD3Hmy5sUSjNSuM6YWgD9dWOcsO4cSgF-tnb2t_Jidbo/s320/il_570xN.171639583.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560023681043341778" border="0" /></a>Mr. Moustache, such a fun shirt! I bought it for a themed art walk!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/signaturetshirts?ref=seller_info"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZDfR0HXfAfnz8cgNThuGfOT4Ajw90RKuIdgcemVOYvb1p8tTN-zMY2vaMnjDIuyWDQxz9-znvzNude21kAdWvhXJMHhM1ZJimKjGo1VeFDKu0VR6oi79MKSXoWKISTrNo2Vgzg19jTU/s320/il_570xN.191510185.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560023545961162034" border="0" /></a>Sent this to my bestie Tyler for his birthday!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BodyLuminosity?ref=seller_info"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdwacv4UX3EDS80eDZzGVU97sGeDm5LeOU2bUBMYPSt8bgJDF_6NIZvEO2HCc6NMWPsDSa1rbatduta_uQ5NawAN63jzgKS9t2LVMBF73eYTDKgJ1vpP8GsxA8SLEMO3BXZQfikyiRwk/s320/il_570xN.156477165.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560023301075836322" border="0" /></a>More lip balm, flavored and tinted!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theriveriseverywhere?ref=pr_shop_more"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ4YbNMdsTaLNZbv3m0XL5nAiDT5re4iR4C1h2P4OGii_UZdDcX3sHHpmLkC7hPjWkuqHjdAm0s178VK-rG8eYRb51BCWATELQb6YRiIjtS8SPsVEuhPD30AxcnMxAyfYVStswM0ug48/s320/il_570xN.95353532.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560022740199629666" border="0" /></a>Awesome headband for my birthday celebrations!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shawnanonna"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEb5cT_OwkuTumRwf_3tiRx1vZ2Macph0dyDuhq27Z1fKDxCzOzGrZFataDRY1ttWNXSSNPmwMmGHo91Iw8_8SlAN-5eGqp-Wfd34tx2XK6SgNSp43bkpD5_duGCXjBf2LIMRiD4zyqpo/s320/il_570xN.109106711.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560022365324696386" border="0" /></a>Red heads rock pinback, because DUH we do rock!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-43234249643360853472011-01-02T16:57:00.000-08:002011-01-02T17:40:33.827-08:00A blog year in review!Just thought it would be fun to do a quick snippet of posts from 2010. I cannot believe 2010 is over so quickly.<br /><br />JAN: I actually mentioned moving to JAX, months before I made the final decision!<a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_01_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5gw5cAdco0ucmarKGVMraQJKhvHJeg98YjeBSD9HUqCzJ7_YXLo-YgO0hHariu-CCh_XkjzrvPHN1wPW7u-v-foVG5tmIlDCU94Q9eIcRyVqLC908_Y4xLRElsweb9W1ZIWB-cfu7Nbo/s320/20648_541030580292_207100217_32029020_32601_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557757985109028450" border="0" /></a>Feb: Feeling mopey in the month of love. I still like this print!<br /><a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6f1dTqu7M7Zsl9wDlL2H8qtKmLJ13YpcsJiJXy7GhKr5lw0xPqiNBieaQrU120wjNGSAOstrBB-iYkEZgUNVCA5FVKu0euvd0MoM-xza6c97Z2N1ns0BD6U7BVD_b5eqZks2oYR-aDNI/s320/tumblr_kx8dosQ85O1qzdi59o1_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557760926119586130" border="0" /></a>Mar: in love with writing, and making journals for the etsy shop!<a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_03_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8o7ovZzxQMM_fZ_Ob4ObjK-w4m_Q3EYtGobgnmO-FtHKQrA23Sg8UNymUWjNT_r4XktfuEliF4dksNjgM5gtc43rECyfysCUJ3vm4tEM80d0z02ept4ICQLDrQNVkxN4NI3KGkORcZo/s320/il_430xN.113323732.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557761220602119938" border="0" /></a>May: Post about wanting things, it is part of being human!<br /><a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIuk_WCxVhW8Z3ETp1TowMWJ_zGe88iu_TlZfqDVdZklQL14YGQyTrsHTwKFMAedt2KMdvHQAsYCJqQRL1LyMebk_Z76QdPJ7dyea5f_CqoRfXkS-U-AmnVYw-YDEmfaPmyaNf6m7tGM/s320/tumblr_l0dsbg0dyU1qzvcfgo1_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557761939824440290" border="0" /></a><br />June: I saw this awesome move- a Must see!<a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmbte9hhxCNf284AkhpVcmhnfbJTpnX0XgiotkZnmrPJDXc98-fDxT6Du8jla6u_2uXTS3xPhJrlb928x4uDSFFwBorfAwJiPT9ZdrlJ3lvoIrzKyn97BWOnH_wlAvHRp5ISVV4LohMI/s320/whip-it-movie-poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557762331485980290" border="0" /></a>JULY: Just wanted to say I love my followers!<br /><a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBgLRTZYb5QO71HA9SYiOFwEyEXirclKO_zeAjB3dmug1kGc-9mhdRQHhZujLWUlOCDFjGy0SPbGHkmcyae_kjWPZU2l9KHo5DbQgmps_qEIfpmHzXygmgCC4qtgf49LKg-EHGtYONWM/s320/tumblr_ktqxhhwawE1qzbqvao1_400.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557762544354838546" border="0" /></a>Aug: Posting about an awesome seller!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AaNIMTcM5vS9VuAGezEW9v4TaUlOU8exP7izlM46S0reOc1A7U9Vb4TRebywS9H3L2j_W9mMX4MP8wfZPZg4hJKw2YW09q3XU1gxQmNOhG73JjrrAXwO30OBbcL7Imf-eEC-izqBpVM/s320/il_430xN.156477165.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557762743087629442" border="0" /></a>Sept: Decided to move to the first coast, jacksonvill Florida. It was the hardest decision I have made in the 24 years of my life, and I am thinking it will continue to prove to be a good one!<br /><a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDS15BELIVmsRaenpiOxxxH7FZveAmMPA7fwtOuFJgwDfLjGr9iSgl9_Gh6Gmm3Fv_gOR9v3mszphMFzaGB1JShv11fxJ_YEr1_Ghx6YGCayyjzz7EIABFRoRHm-asCceK-YC3Pxel-EE/s320/2344931541_70f876424e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557762951543568546" border="0" /></a>Oct: Just got to Jax, having fun exploring, trying new restaurants and<br /><a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIOsuGVuPC9of0jmvmBRLy3haQAmyq7lTAdcXsIqt-VXzH2PQ91bqe8LcP8jS_QT8MQVxm_S6k-Tv0fV9-h4hWjSk4dL2LdfjzMkqNAylennA0A3otIFvnkGC0Myf-4GL9KYsbwtWfXY/s320/moes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557763458876325362" border="0" /></a>NOV: one of my besties birthdays back in MI, I sent him this t-shirt from etsy.<br /><a href="http://createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRVze4dvln5chWqkJSJwSFJFc1L9wt0XwSHLNuATdezP7lddEZA9seJ-O_p7Q0_AHu2l3QYkz-VwMuD3p46p8O-JjRQMdaDaeeQQ6WYwolP1P_Sl4dAmFiv7qy0z9UgHwhqN2AEQJg-JU/s320/il_570xN.194992543.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557763774718179634" border="0" /></a>Dec: and apparently I wasn't much of a blogger, my bad!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-78793525977041384212010-12-05T10:39:00.000-08:002010-12-14T18:45:50.461-08:00Holiday ListI "borrowed" this from my friend <a href="http://katerees711.blogspot.com/">Kate's Blog</a>.<br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Holiday spirit</span> is hard to come by this year, no snow, warm temps. I am really going to have to start psyching myself up!<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The holidays are incomplete without</span> Polish Sausage and Sauerkraut, Coffee Cake, Cookies, Puppy Chow, Homemade ornaments and stockings.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight: bold;">My favorite things to do around the holidays is</span> going to holiday things, window displays, events, whatever!<br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight: bold;">A holiday tradition my family and I have is</span> Coffee Cake from a special bakery in Bay City, Church, Presents, Amazing Dinner.<br /><br />5. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Holiday music is</span> AWESOME! I have it on Pandora radio, set in my car, and a sweet Bing Crosby thrift cd!<br /><br />6. <span style="font-weight: bold;">This year, I'll be spending the holidays</span> Hopefully with my parents. I think they are driving down so it will be bro,mom,dad,me. And I would honestly not want anything else.<br /><br />7. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Holiday wish list</span> A mixing bowl for my house, a membership to Sam's Club, a webcam so I can skype!CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-134147306510192442010-11-28T18:26:00.000-08:002011-02-09T15:47:37.111-08:00Pillows for everyoneI stumbled across this cool pillow store the other day on etsy. I really like that each pillow is a different letter that spells out a word. Here are some of my favorite pillow sets from this seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopdirtsa">shopdirtsa</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopdirtsa?ref=pr_shop_more"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeCabKocdHlCqNK3asG3fCIspgeQ4OCgPFwcIeyCywFD3IcHgkqu9TB8mEtV0-dQdjyQ7A0KxRDnYOk4zgtS2EyayLixboea8XWOyNCZkL4Tjpy9szorbyQB_DjHeu8x7LtlsDe_L85nI/s320/il_570xN.196697977.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544793523125597586" border="0" /></a>I do lllooooove naps! I mean who doesn't love naps?!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopdirtsa?ref=pr_shop_more"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgJcnuQloqzJp0_9VXzCy0RSVlYTtBgAFOjpsDGx7bx2yJUsTYHTvp6FpiXZs9pyXBIYj9TmDfbObOnAQKtCpd_t960k0n-QJ09I0aI5i_i4iNLUJWXYuKe-mgqjom3JupjRj9s63T2o/s320/il_570xN.196696778.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544793511129220162" border="0" /></a>I think this would be so funny to see on someones couch!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopdirtsa?ref=pr_shop_more"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60-Yi7L1_viyhl52gy24LQ49aaMqleHm0x7mg5t4sxddyCd9j0txHS6V9n1HtrMnB2uEkF6uKZXyMri0KAYBgseIcov1SWXmKdsULCGjDG8M2c98lojF9STsn7LT7kfSDdJO1Dl7NXLw/s320/il_570xN.183797631.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544793514100145106" border="0" /></a>A kind of pillow mantra!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopdirtsa?ref=pr_shop_more"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQ-prKvwTJPh_XndJgLWp0HNtZ2RdO0UuqEAZFuXfFXcgX6_tzcWf2pV2MwMztm_fZsQitJnc3hbT_pW7nSZ_AMH7l0YVqoGTBr-IJDOAx_bKIn8e4eMyTjSOGnm9DJyXimKqDx415Kg/s320/il_570xN.181444765.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544793503839311746" border="0" /></a>BED, duh!<br /><br />These would make excellent Christmas presents for practically anyone you know. New home owners, newlyweds, someone redecorating, someone who appreciates whimsical home decor. You can even create a custom word set from this seller. You could do words like home, love, peace, or your name, first or last, if it is relatively short.CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-79179513694470726482010-11-21T14:37:00.000-08:002011-03-01T16:27:53.555-08:00Another reason to ETSYI am separated from my family and friends by 1100 miles. So a week ago when it was my best friends birthday I was at a loss to send him a gift. Then I remembered that etsy sellers will send gifts to other addresses if you ask them too. Saves me from have to ship the items myself. Plus this seller even sent him a card with the item. This is what I got him!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62452520/proud-to-be-awesome-funny-t-shirt-s-m-l"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsmVrS_a2CDntYUSzHsciGKWLSThrzKrauT_h0-8sh_BMUeexRw6nIa6gh76KDHU-LuwMoeQpVem69JspdSEIrs6nKyuNXnSYO1lgOPPoxnbFJwSuD1GZoJemIIYIsXrQcZvUbvbKDt4/s320/il_570xN.194992543.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542139194963870786" border="0" /></a>CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-6931797284800879172010-10-25T20:13:00.000-07:002010-10-25T20:26:34.635-07:00Thrift stores revistedI think my view of thrifting has always been a little skewed. Mostly because the clothing places I visited seemed dirty, junky, and unorganized. It seemed like the clothes were in really bad shape, so I stopped going to resale or thrift shops. I really only shopped for furniture and knick knacks and books, sheet music, etc.<br /><br />Well I decided that maybe, just maybe, my large new city would have a little higher quality clothing places. I was right. We went to about four places, there was a goodwill by the pound, that was a little lower quality, but I did get a skirt, a random polka dot shirt and a leather jacket. I am kinda a germaphobe, so I am doing laundry tomorrow.<br /><br />I got a lot of great items. Even some non-clothing items, a yoga vhs, and...... a BING CROSBY Christmas cd, FOR THE WIN.<br /><br />It was a good day, I found an amazing thrift store, the last one we went to, that had an amazing selection and the quality and cleanliness is amazing.<br /><br />Is there an activity you gave up on that maybe you should give another chance?CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8522363874113946163.post-1408183711800029222010-10-14T10:43:00.000-07:002010-10-14T10:51:32.568-07:00I dream in BooksI love finding pics on the web of libraries in houses, that I absolutely want.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJSS4nOCoxU19f_wvOcAaeRzaT_kYxbPNyLC9w5kRzBXOE-3_6TrI4ZTyepW_ecPdYKYFrdgkX7yixewtstUIiNZpun8qelpak9j7c_f9B_CW3_4YbeBa8n6YhzPa4mSSEOQBtFBwWgM/s1600/tumblr_l3k6fn7Sxq1qaedipo1_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJSS4nOCoxU19f_wvOcAaeRzaT_kYxbPNyLC9w5kRzBXOE-3_6TrI4ZTyepW_ecPdYKYFrdgkX7yixewtstUIiNZpun8qelpak9j7c_f9B_CW3_4YbeBa8n6YhzPa4mSSEOQBtFBwWgM/s320/tumblr_l3k6fn7Sxq1qaedipo1_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527960328094550274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_AM6eogO9lBybzPpUviAWtKSJ1fVFyN96tlIwpk7-TjrAHLGYpXZ9UOfLQpNl-7BS4zdaRwv7err3WnHh1yua3xW6kmz37s1H13mT0Euy4qypVzaPu3KCH3mXHsp-CqlrzESe2i9zGY/s1600/tumblr_kt0gizWc9s1qzmnlso1_400.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_AM6eogO9lBybzPpUviAWtKSJ1fVFyN96tlIwpk7-TjrAHLGYpXZ9UOfLQpNl-7BS4zdaRwv7err3WnHh1yua3xW6kmz37s1H13mT0Euy4qypVzaPu3KCH3mXHsp-CqlrzESe2i9zGY/s320/tumblr_kt0gizWc9s1qzmnlso1_400.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527960325059304770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtGs2nFnctS0DVoiTmMn_di9h17plwvc55g3sBtgVWqSNjS-_MXTK__iJ2g8PDSCVUsivL6UVte23kLKoMJQ84uV9HgBUnhYA14XPsOULNYMd-x2AVuLXMd0e4_LNTuUTeM18T5tkVEY/s1600/tumblr_l9aeo9RonN1qzlyyro1_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtGs2nFnctS0DVoiTmMn_di9h17plwvc55g3sBtgVWqSNjS-_MXTK__iJ2g8PDSCVUsivL6UVte23kLKoMJQ84uV9HgBUnhYA14XPsOULNYMd-x2AVuLXMd0e4_LNTuUTeM18T5tkVEY/s320/tumblr_l9aeo9RonN1qzlyyro1_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527960321622325442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-L1XFdhcihdKJ8r-Iqnv1mdQ6W40OXnBE5b-nfo-b0_21_Evya4kCju1UXCTXY3EqiQgzCeGUGCfNk5q5oCmFkFHrmLsVTloh59ksqAn4rkzBMHoGlWxjQkc-zG4KcI2lzu1BNT4b3s/s1600/21948_542378074902_207100217_32056931_7211623_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-L1XFdhcihdKJ8r-Iqnv1mdQ6W40OXnBE5b-nfo-b0_21_Evya4kCju1UXCTXY3EqiQgzCeGUGCfNk5q5oCmFkFHrmLsVTloh59ksqAn4rkzBMHoGlWxjQkc-zG4KcI2lzu1BNT4b3s/s320/21948_542378074902_207100217_32056931_7211623_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527960314118130466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AtYGKHo-8PyMh3Q9RH8H1g8gEbq7nYPZQWlPsrPhyphenhyphencXSTahtdPUGv94-ZF02-PpUYkJLuVk6iF24zg6xHK3QOQMicc0h6JrPSulDBaHGwSYO-QUEvJ08hpEbVh22raF4WDwHAoI8kZQ/s1600/15762_537704425932_207100217_31942241_251667_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9AtYGKHo-8PyMh3Q9RH8H1g8gEbq7nYPZQWlPsrPhyphenhyphencXSTahtdPUGv94-ZF02-PpUYkJLuVk6iF24zg6xHK3QOQMicc0h6JrPSulDBaHGwSYO-QUEvJ08hpEbVh22raF4WDwHAoI8kZQ/s320/15762_537704425932_207100217_31942241_251667_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527960314447435506" border="0" /></a>Pictures compliments of (<a href="http://ache.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ache.tumblr.com/</a> <a href="http://anxioussparrow.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://anxioussparrow.tumblr.com/</a>)CREATEaTHOUGHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15810600460592476539noreply@blogger.com1