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DIY Summer Scarf

Thursday, April 26, 2012

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A few months ago I found this beautiful flowery fabric at a thrift store. I knew I wanted to make an infinity scarf out of it and I think it turned out really well! It was so simple to make so I think I'll have to make a few more for the Summer. What do you think?!

If you end up making one - share pictures! I'd love to see them!

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Thrift Store Makeover // Summer Skirt

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

I get so creative at Thrift Stores! I try to see everything for what it could be, how I can repurpose it, or with clothes, how I can alter them. I love to sew and I've decided to attempt to make an entire Summer "look book" from altered thrift store finds! I'm excited for the project and the chance to improve my sewing skills. More Thrift Store Makeovers coming soon!

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Summer Goals // Dreams With Deadlines.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

I'm a big fan of lists. It's a good idea to make them, even if you never pay attention to them afterward. At least you've made a mental note. Today, as my skin is rather sunkissed from an amazingly full weekend, I started making a list of Summer goals. In September I'll revisit this list and see how many of them I actually accomplished. Ready. Set. Go.

1. Paint a new piece of art for my studio.

2. Run another half-marathon.

3. Learn how to tie a cherry stem with my tongue.

4. Buy a new camera // Take more pictures.

5. Visit the Great San Dunes National Park.

6. Stop at a lemonade stand.

7. Read a "fun" book... something that is not web design, online marketing, SEO, or blogging related.

8. RELAX - STOP TRYING TO DO TOO MUCH & LEARN TOO MUCH!! ...maybe it doesn't make sense to have that on a "list."

9. Hike a 14er.

10. Buy boat shoes... Okay universe, okay Adam, YOU WIN!

11. Write an eBook.

12. Visit the Water Park. Twice.

13. Go white water rafting!

Is it un-lucky to stop my list at 13? I feel like it's complete... If I had to add one for good luck, It would be: 14. Spend as much time as possible building relationships - don't take friendships for granted... who knows where we'll all be in a year.

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Memorial Day Weekend + First Sunburns

Monday, May 30, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend is finally here! Which means Summer is finally here! And.I.Love.This.

I always feel alive this time of year -- full of plans, goals, and Bliss! Life is good and there is so much to be excited for! I say the same thing every Summer, "This is going to be the best Summer of my life!" ...it always is.

Exciting Denver Events:
13th Annual Downtown Denver Arts Festival - Yaaa, for Colorado artists! Showcases over 130 artists all weekend long! I took a walk downtown to check it out.... some really beautiful stuff! In fact, now I feel inspired to paint again...
The Boulder Boulder - Why haven't I done this yet? It's a 10k race + beautiful Boulder scenery... Not gonna make it this year, BUT NEXT YEAR IT'S ON!

I just love living in Colorado. We have the best weather. I spent the day at the park sitting on a blanket with friends, playing music and throwing a football. It almost felt cliche, like, if only someone would have packed a picnic then we'd be the cover of Better Homes & Gardens. The whole situation was pretty much adorable.

Of course I didn't wear sunscreen. Five hours at Cheesman Park seemed to fly by and so did my winter white skin. Some lessons you never learn and today I'm sunburned. Also, side note, I'm okay with it.