(FAQ 8) CSAs, Dreaming, Being Small, & Potatoes.
Sarah: if you could have a dream house anywhere in the world where would it be and why?Family notwithstanding: Hawaii, hands down. The weather is perfect, it is near both beaches and mountains, and is the most wonderful place I’ve ever visited. (And I’ve visited a LOT of places.) I could continue gushing. But I’llRead the whole post >>
Read MoreWorth it Wednesday: Planet Blush.
I was never big into make-up in high school or college. (And by that, I mean: I rarely wore more than mascara and some lip balm.) So, when I entered the working world and needed to look a little more polished, professional, just older – I was at a loss. I’m still pretty lost whenRead the whole post >>
Read MoreA Shop Update & An Attitude Adjustment.
I think I’m way overdue for a little Joyful Star shop update. I’ve spent this month stocking up – creating new things and custom orders and all kind of goodness. I am really excited about one of my newest items: reusable coffee cup sleeves made of recycled felt. You can slip them on over yourRead the whole post >>
Read MoreJoy.
I am seriously bubbling with happiness and hope today. Fiercely optimistic, in fact. A few things that top my Happy List today: . Our President. I know this has been blogged-to-death, but in many, many ways I am excited about this. On Tuesday, as I was leaving work, a television blared loudly in the hallwayRead the whole post >>
Read More16 Things I Love About Winter.
(Actually, I meant to say I’d write a list about 10 things I love about winter. I must have typed 16 instead, and I’m going with it. Because I can totally think of 16 things, right? Right!) . Boots – any excuse to wear comfy shoes is wonderful in my book! . An excuse toRead the whole post >>
Read More101 in 1001. Yes, ME.
I’m the kind of girl who scoffs at New Year’s Resolutions: “Psh. I’m not weak. If I want to change, I’ll do it, not wait for January 1st to change.” Then, I came across this fantastic post from one of my favorite bloggers, Angela. And it was like a smack in the face (a wonderfulRead the whole post >>
Read More(FAQ 7) The Perfect Date and the Forgetful Environmentalist
The gorgeous (and funny!) Sarahbelle asks: okay first, please tell me that when you wrote the title, you were singing like TI.. ‘you can ask whatever you like’. no? oh. okay. me neither then..moving onto QUESTIONS:1. if you could re-live one day from the past year, which would it be? First, YES! That’s totally whatRead the whole post >>
Read MoreWorth it Wednesday: Free is Even Better than Cheap, Yes?
I’ve always loved to read. When I was little, my mom had to strictly enforce “no books at the dinner table” and “no reading after bedtime” rules. (Which, apparently my dad was right. Reading by my dim little nightlight did strain my eyes. Oops.) It only follows then that I adore public libraries. I’ve beenRead the whole post >>
Read MoreBreaking Up with Twitter.
Dear Twitter, It’s not you, it’s me. Really. I’m not just saying that. Maybe if I had more self-control, it could have worked out. Maybe if I didn’t check you twelve billion times a day, we’d have been together forever. Maybe if you weren’t so darn addictive, I wouldn’t be writing this letter. But, theRead the whole post >>
Read MoreThe One With the Pile of Crap.
See, rounded corners even make old onions and rotten apple cores pretty! (What’s that? The snow helps? NO! It’s all the rounded corners! Lah lah lah I can’t hear you.) [I’ve been meaning to write this post for ages, and now I’ve waited for so long that our compost pile is completely covered in snow.]Read the whole post >>
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