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Small Town, Part 1

I am starting a new series of posts titled: small town adventures. It has been an adjustment going from Kansas City (roughly 450,000 population) to rural Kansas (roughly 500 population)...and yes you just read that right. Now, it isn't a far stretch, I grew up in a town of about 2,800 people...but it is still a big difference. Some questions that I have received from family and friends:

Where is this town?

What is there to do?

How long will it take me to get there?

How did Brad talk you into this?

Where is this town?

Is there a grocery store? 

Are you happy?

Where is this town?

That has been the just of it so far. And yes, there is a grocery store - and a cafe, a bar, a post office, 2 gas stations, a bank and a city hall. There are some small shops too, but I have yet to venture to them yet. The reason we moved was because he took on a new job and we have yet to regret his decision. The truth is, I love our house and our life right now and this crazy little town. And I am the happiest that I have been in a long, long time.

So keep checking back for my new series of posts, small town adventures. 

It's Friday???

I do not know where this week has gone. I feel like I have been constantly on the go and I do not see any relaxation in my future...oh well. 

Today was a good day because:

*I got my new Blackberry Pearl in the mail (I'm in love)

*I received a new notepad from Linda & Harriett that I won on Kelly's blog {Thank you to you both!!!}

*I got some cute new fabric from BonBon Atelier and am wanting to make these

I have a million things to share with you:

*our moving announcements

*how we planted a garden last weekend

*a new series of posts titled "small town adventures" {i have so much to share already}

*new invitations that i need to photograph for my shop

*and hopefully some house posts too!

What have you been up to this week???

flickr friday: beth retro

{he sits and dreams & i take pictures of things i like the look of}

I found Beth Retro awhile ago on flickr and have been waiting for the perfect time to share her with you. On her profile page she says, "I am more of a dreamer than the world wants me to be." I really like that line. You can buy some of her prints in her etsy shop: bethretrophotography.

On a side note, I am the happiest girl today. Brad came home early this morning, 4 a.m. to be exact. He has been gone for work for the past 2 weeks. That has been the longest we have ever been apart. So I have today off and we have some errands to run, but I'm hoping to spend lots of time enjoying the sunshine, bbq-ing and smothering him with kisses. Because he leaves again on Monday...

Etsy finds: dots & leaves

6 Large Egg Cups by JDWolfe Pottery

Bud Expolsion recycled felt applique pillow by alexandra ferguson

Etsy finds: pieces

Pink Geometry Circle - Original Paper collage by madebyanna

Autumn Love Corsage Brooch by AAliciaAccessories

Etsy finds: simple & sweet

Simple Color Diary/Journal Agenda by nothing elegant

Elephant Modern Baby Clock by decoylab

Summer dresses...

{sleeveless ruffle dress & sleeveless abstract floral}

I really want a new dress for the summer that I can wear to weddings and other events that we have to go to. Our budget is pretty tight right now, but one of these options definitely won't break the bank. Both are from Ann Taylor Loft (I always love their dresses.)

flickr friday: katie kirk

{wedding cake & lemonade}

Beautiful vector images by katie kirk..and you can find most of them on istockphoto.

{illustration site & design site}

New from Linda & Harriett...

I am always blown away by the new work of Linda & Harriett. I am in LOVE with these new greetings: their signature brightly colored patterns, with the calligraphy work of Jenna Hein. Gorgeous!

{all images via linda & harriett website}

***On a side note, I am so sad that I won't be at NSS this next week (I went last year and it was Amazing!) However, I am excited to see posts all over the blogosphere from those that are attending.

share some candy

I just recently found share some candy (via designworklife) and I am in LOVE.

row 1: john becker & doug avery

row 2: eric carle & katie kirk