This will be my 2nd year hosting the fall arts and craft show held in Sabetha, Kansas. I learned a lot of things last year and have decided to run this show a little differently. My goal is to have a unique market full with all different types of handmade vendors and home based businesses. Our decisions are based on what fits best with the feel of our show - handmade, modern, unique, fresh and on-trend.
Here's the application if you wish to download it and mail it back to me.
So it's been a long time since I blogged. Um, like 2 years. How did that happen?
{image via Capture Photography}
Well they are part of the reason. We now have 2 amazing, funny, high-energy little boys. Gage was born December 2010 and Owen last July 2012. Needless to say, they take up 98% of my time and energy and they are totally worth it.
We also switched jobs and moved back to where we grew up. It's funny how things work out. Two years ago when I made my last blog post (about Gage's arrival) moving back home was NO WHERE on my radar. But we're here and loving (mostly) every minute of it. Having family within walking distance is something that can be taken for granted so easily. And we have so much more time now for old and new friends.
Brad and I and the boys.
We have had a very full, busy summer and have managed to knock off most of our Summer 2013 Bucket List. Fireworks, swimming, Gage's first movie (Monster's University), 5k Color run, vacation (Brad and I went to Canada - alone), fishing, birthday parties, swim lessons, popsicles, picnics, smores, family pictures and movie night. Hopefully we can cross off a few more things in these next few weeks.
Summer has been great but I am so looking to fall. It's my FAVORITE. Colder temps, football, crockpot meals, leaves turning colors, pumpkin spiced lattes; everything about it is great. I do always hate seeing my tan fade away though.
I have been fortunate enough to stay home with the boys since we moved back. I am still designing and running my own business - midwest modern girl - custom stationery and design. Thankfully it has been growing and thriving since we made the change for me to stay home. I am able to work on customer orders and new work during nap time, at night and the occasional parking them in front of the tv so I can have 20 minutes to myself. That is what has motivated me (and posting adorble pics of my boys) to restart this blog. Lots of exciting things are in the works for my business and me. And hopefully by blogging I can grow my online presence and keep me going. So here we go....
Hello, again. I decided to take a long break from blogging but now I'm back! I'm not going to get to crazy and try to post daily, but I will try to post regularly. So how is everyone? What's new? What's new with me you ask? Well, this is what has been taking up most of my time...
Gage was born on December 24. He arrived a little early and messed up all of our Christmas plans but he was well worth it. He will be 6 months tomorrow. I can not believe how fast time goes.
So I plan on updating you with all things midwest modern girl (my stationery and invitation business), new mom adventures, home remodels (yes, we're still working on the house) and of course, all things lovely that catch my eye.
What have you been up to? Send me your links so we can reconnect - or connect for the first time.
I was so happy to find these lovely fashion illustrations in my inbox this morning by Prismera Design. These would be perfect in any girly space. Check out her site for beautiful jewelry and hair accessories too.
I just LOVE this print by jenn.kirk found on flickr today.
I have been battling a virus for the last few days and haven't felt up to doing anything. Brad worked on the bathroom for awhile today. It is taking a lot more time than I had expected to complete - but we are wanting to do it right. We also hadn't planned on gutting it all the way down to the studs, but it definitely needed to be. I will update you later on this week with some pics!
Brad and I are not getting each other Valentine's gifts this year, because we are on a very tight budget right now. But above are a few things that I am wishing for...maybe someday.
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Today is my 25th Birthday! Half way to 30...that is crazy. I'm just spending the day being lazy and catching up on blogs. Hopefully the hubs will get home early and he can wine and dine me.
Here are my goals/resolutions for my 25th year:
1. Eat & live healthier
2. Be patient & kind
3. Remodel the house
4. Build my business
5. Take more photographs
6. Pray more
7. Spend more time with family & friends
8. This one's a surprise!
I love oh joy's blog posts titled "this & that". You have to go over there and check them out.
I am loving these alphabet prints created by Paul Thurlby. He is a freelance illustrator in the UK. You can buy these prints here and visit his blog here.
...to my 25th Birthday! I am getting pretty excited for my birthday next week, and I am also hoping I don't have a quarter-life crisis! Ha! Above is just a small wishlist. ;)
*cream dahlia clutch by emersonmade.
*a letterpress
*wedding delight stamp by lettergirl
*a bathroom that looks like this
graphic designer with own stationery & design business, raising 2 little boys with her highschool sweetheart in small town kansas
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