tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84710864021089512942011-09-21T08:06:58.941-05:00ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-74529783298868344152009-06-24T14:26:00.005-05:002009-06-24T14:38:45.312-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SkKAvHk-sTI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/2OMVZCYOVCA/s1600-h/woodengravedearrings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SkKAvHk-sTI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/2OMVZCYOVCA/s320/woodengravedearrings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350980854245929266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SkKAvBmjGQI/AAAAAAAAAJs/mV3hAY1JfBU/s1600-h/Picture+10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SkKAvBmjGQI/AAAAAAAAAJs/mV3hAY1JfBU/s320/Picture+10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350980852641896706" /></a><br /><br />This is a wonderful jewelry site I found recently. It's called <a href="http://www.earlyjewelry.com/index.php">Early Jewelry</a>. Unfortunately for me, I don't think it's within the Dave Ramsey budget plan.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-7452978329886834415?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-7597131439831169302009-05-19T07:51:00.003-05:002009-05-19T07:59:11.830-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/ShKtDI1NKkI/AAAAAAAAAJc/VdbaQijcfiI/s1600-h/34.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/ShKtDI1NKkI/AAAAAAAAAJc/VdbaQijcfiI/s320/34.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337518777809316418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/ShKs68M9ZOI/AAAAAAAAAJU/qrw59rMJxqw/s1600-h/34thB-day.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/ShKs68M9ZOI/AAAAAAAAAJU/qrw59rMJxqw/s320/34thB-day.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337518636980331746" /></a><br /><br />It's my birthday today but we started celebrating last night at Manny's. Today is shaping out to be a lovely day. Faythe Levine is coming to Hallmark and then it's off to SPIN for lunch.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-759713143983116930?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-80181784745379383322009-05-03T01:21:00.003-05:002009-05-03T01:26:58.227-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/Sf04V1GGNdI/AAAAAAAAAI8/INGpi5f45qk/s1600-h/camping09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/Sf04V1GGNdI/AAAAAAAAAI8/INGpi5f45qk/s320/camping09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331479481557595602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/Sf04Ov75DcI/AAAAAAAAAI0/8doYlF9V-TQ/s1600-h/smores09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/Sf04Ov75DcI/AAAAAAAAAI0/8doYlF9V-TQ/s320/smores09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331479359913528770" /></a><br />Sophia and I had a great time at her girl scout campout last weekend. She learned about fire building and safety, trail markers, and cooking by the fire. We sang camp songs that brought back old memories of my camping experience as a kid. I hope she will never forget it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-8018178474537938332?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-57235553447798689602009-04-22T15:20:00.001-05:002009-04-22T15:23:10.357-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/Se98mKCKH5I/AAAAAAAAAIs/sN-ojwJ-F0c/s1600-h/recycled+goods.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/Se98mKCKH5I/AAAAAAAAAIs/sN-ojwJ-F0c/s320/recycled+goods.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327613879172865938" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-5723555344779868960?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-84770317540092063432009-02-12T13:54:00.003-06:002009-02-12T13:58:56.666-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SZR-x-rhv4I/AAAAAAAAAIk/5MZrXK6fYEQ/s1600-h/Picture+26.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SZR-x-rhv4I/AAAAAAAAAIk/5MZrXK6fYEQ/s320/Picture+26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302002058426171266" /></a><br />I love this artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19765575">Skinny laMin</a>x! Her style is eco modern. This tea towel would look great in my house...I might have to buy myself a early b-day present.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-8477031754009206343?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-69349201581140575842009-01-23T09:14:00.003-06:002009-01-23T09:29:13.403-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SXnhe0YYx9I/AAAAAAAAAIc/qXwQMJbohN8/s1600-h/cute2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SXnhe0YYx9I/AAAAAAAAAIc/qXwQMJbohN8/s320/cute2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294510756523984850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SXnheUXsMXI/AAAAAAAAAIU/4LY4n1LIAo8/s1600-h/cute.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SXnheUXsMXI/AAAAAAAAAIU/4LY4n1LIAo8/s320/cute.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294510747931128178" /></a><br />Ever since I was a kid I adored owls. I started collecting owls about 15 years ago and my collection now consists of over 50 unique ceramic, wooden, and painted canvas owls.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-6934920158114057584?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-81508395985559998712008-11-05T07:58:00.003-06:002008-11-05T08:03:47.209-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SRGnLAlOqKI/AAAAAAAAAII/ErP4oBVK41k/s1600-h/Obama08.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SRGnLAlOqKI/AAAAAAAAAII/ErP4oBVK41k/s320/Obama08.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265173246949370018" /></a><br />WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY FOR OUR NATION! I AM SO EXCITED AND EMPOWERED BY OUR NEW LEADERSHIP AND HAVE FOUND HOPE AGAIN. SOPHIE AND I HAD A WATCH PARTY LAST NIGHT AND BAKED A CAKE IN HONOR OF BARACK OBAMA. YES WE CAN...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-8150839598555999871?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-65025971832039155762008-10-15T07:33:00.002-05:002008-10-15T07:38:20.926-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SPXjfn0gCeI/AAAAAAAAAIA/4HG_9GSaFF4/s1600-h/IMG_0656.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SPXjfn0gCeI/AAAAAAAAAIA/4HG_9GSaFF4/s320/IMG_0656.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257358272429558242" /></a><br />Here is a little somethin', somethin' for you to feast your eyes on. This is just a little taste of what I will sell this year at craft chicks. I am offering recycled goods along with knitted items and crafty supplies for all my crafty friends. ENJOY!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-6502597183203915576?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-87307807183665418092008-08-08T10:15:00.004-05:002008-08-08T10:35:30.960-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SJxnVzzH5NI/AAAAAAAAAGA/YG5GLODOTzY/s1600-h/knit3.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SJxnVzzH5NI/AAAAAAAAAGA/YG5GLODOTzY/s320/knit3.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232170491477222610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SJxnX_MC5OI/AAAAAAAAAGI/UIebjhe95Rk/s1600-h/knit2.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SJxnX_MC5OI/AAAAAAAAAGI/UIebjhe95Rk/s320/knit2.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232170528894280930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SJxmT2n0yTI/AAAAAAAAAF4/tOziesIGMkc/s1600-h/knit.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SJxmT2n0yTI/AAAAAAAAAF4/tOziesIGMkc/s320/knit.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232169358363773234" /></a><br />I was blown away when I saw these creations by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5042940">fringe</a> on etsy. I'm not even sure if they are knit or crochet (probably a mixture). With fall approaching, I am excited and inspired to break out the needles, cozy up on the couch, and knit some new patterns.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-8730780718366541809?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-11255341911496234972008-06-25T11:17:00.003-05:002008-06-25T11:24:11.913-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SGJv1YeC1mI/AAAAAAAAAFA/xnUaHbzb-8s/s1600-h/Picture+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SGJv1YeC1mI/AAAAAAAAAFA/xnUaHbzb-8s/s320/Picture+6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215854281340671586" /></a><br />Sooo...I've been looking around for inspiration for my own artwork. I am still floundering with ideas for the Hallmarker's Give Back charity show in September. I LOVE this illustrator <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5057771">Jen Renningger</a> ! Check her out...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-1125534191149623497?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-62371429839188416472008-06-23T16:33:00.002-05:002008-06-23T16:37:22.718-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SGAW57jH5VI/AAAAAAAAAE4/RlpVIFa8V3I/s1600-h/Picture+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SGAW57jH5VI/AAAAAAAAAE4/RlpVIFa8V3I/s320/Picture+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215193552988398930" /></a><br />What a creative way to reuse something old. I thought this was worth sharing. This lighting is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5967130">Domestic Lighting</a> and can be found on Etsy.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-6237142983918841647?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-20476970378920920682008-06-20T16:27:00.005-05:002008-06-20T16:44:04.722-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwjOEVp65I/AAAAAAAAAEw/MvtcwmDo3s4/s1600-h/IMG_0343.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwjOEVp65I/AAAAAAAAAEw/MvtcwmDo3s4/s320/IMG_0343.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214081193177901970" /></a><br />Margot and Tim were married May 31st in my parent's backyard. It was a very beautiful "green" wedding. The dresses were something that could be worn again, the flowers came from the garden, and the food was catered by a local lady who uses fresh, organic produce. It was amazing!! Way to go Mom and Dad!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwi7R7Xq6I/AAAAAAAAAEo/mQOWBVSCYqA/s1600-h/IMG_0331.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwi7R7Xq6I/AAAAAAAAAEo/mQOWBVSCYqA/s320/IMG_0331.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214080870408235938" /></a><br />Doesn't Sophie look beautiful? She felt like such a garden fairy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwiwP8PLzI/AAAAAAAAAEg/LN-i54vbaEY/s1600-h/IMG_0336.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwiwP8PLzI/AAAAAAAAAEg/LN-i54vbaEY/s320/IMG_0336.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214080680896442162" /></a><br /><br />Margot and I<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwiFWzzmbI/AAAAAAAAAEY/Fg7VH2UUjso/s1600-h/IMG_0363.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwiFWzzmbI/AAAAAAAAAEY/Fg7VH2UUjso/s320/IMG_0363.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214079944005753266" /></a><br />The spread consisted of salmon, stuffed mushrooms, chicken curry, bruschetta, etc... It was done by a local caterer Evan Williams. AWESOME!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwhYDZSX-I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/AFBHIJAdKNY/s1600-h/IMG_0377.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwhYDZSX-I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/AFBHIJAdKNY/s320/IMG_0377.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214079165700136930" /></a><br />The bouquet was gorgeous!! Orchids, hosta, japanese maple- Many of the flowers came from my parent's garden.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwg8l9l05I/AAAAAAAAAEI/LzizS16Gnz8/s1600-h/IMG_0369.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwg8l9l05I/AAAAAAAAAEI/LzizS16Gnz8/s320/IMG_0369.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214078693942875026" /></a><br />Herbs were the favors- rosemary, basil, thyme, and sage<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-2047697037892092068?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-2259688986157707252008-06-20T16:02:00.004-05:002008-06-20T16:11:30.569-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwcZaaZOII/AAAAAAAAAEA/Pz8OW5ihcR0/s1600-h/IMG_0412.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFwcZaaZOII/AAAAAAAAAEA/Pz8OW5ihcR0/s320/IMG_0412.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214073691500525698" /></a><br />Have you ever heard of a litter of 14 puppies? Well, for you non-believer's here is a picture of my dog and her 14 pups. I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-225968898615770725?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-13660739272600831822008-06-13T11:18:00.002-05:002008-06-13T11:19:46.074-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFKd6tMkMZI/AAAAAAAAAD4/B41Pg0lNokM/s1600-h/pic20482.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SFKd6tMkMZI/AAAAAAAAAD4/B41Pg0lNokM/s320/pic20482.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211401350711357842" /></a><br />This is how my week has been. Thanks God it's friday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-1366073927260083182?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-923540257687055282008-05-21T16:10:00.001-05:002008-05-21T16:17:52.077-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SDSQeDbDjMI/AAAAAAAAADo/bW5BmmtSZuo/s1600-h/Picture+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SDSQeDbDjMI/AAAAAAAAADo/bW5BmmtSZuo/s320/Picture+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202942315509025986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SDSQezbDjNI/AAAAAAAAADw/ZSly_5o9SlI/s1600-h/Picture+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SDSQezbDjNI/AAAAAAAAADw/ZSly_5o9SlI/s320/Picture+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202942328393927890" /></a><br /><br />These skirts are the newest rage in Japan. They are not see-thru they are actual screen prints of panties onto fabric. Bet I made you look, huh? Coming to a Wal-Mart near you....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-92354025768705528?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-40627840085322372122008-05-09T10:32:00.003-05:002008-05-09T10:41:03.827-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SCRwh55yvJI/AAAAAAAAADg/48tG4m0wSTM/s1600-h/Picture+11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SCRwh55yvJI/AAAAAAAAADg/48tG4m0wSTM/s320/Picture+11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198403597673610386" /></a><br /><br />I am so stoked! My beautiful big black composter has arrived just in the nick of time because the food scraps I've been collecting in the kitchen are getting pretty stinky. I'm in love......<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-4062784008532237212?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-16364539983966870312008-05-06T16:12:00.006-05:002008-05-07T10:19:52.924-05:00<a href="http://www.planetnatural.com/site/index.html"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SCDLFMxSYMI/AAAAAAAAADQ/kacayaXQgnc/s1600-h/rain+barell.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SCDLFMxSYMI/AAAAAAAAADQ/kacayaXQgnc/s320/rain+barell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197377260173287618" /></a><br />I am obsessing about organic gardening and have been coveting rain barrels lately (I've officially lost it). I have a composter on the way and with all this forecasted rain I could really use this beauty the next couple of days. Who knows- my birthday is approaching............Hint, Hint. <a href="http://www.planetnatural.com/site/index.html">click here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-1636453998396687031?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-5456953909403929352008-05-05T13:33:00.003-05:002008-05-05T13:41:10.767-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SB9UucxSYLI/AAAAAAAAADI/HooqCdnSYlE/s1600-h/birds,birds.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SB9UucxSYLI/AAAAAAAAADI/HooqCdnSYlE/s320/birds,birds.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196965651982475442" /></a><br />I FINALLY hung the bird pictures in Soph's room this weekend. Her room has taken on a bird/woodlands theme and is still a work in progress (hence the empty Michael's frame). Jen will be proud- I finally hung pictures!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-545695390940392935?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-43874063032709804132008-05-02T15:11:00.003-05:002008-05-02T15:17:00.401-05:00These posters are a mockery of those ridiculous, horribly designed posters you often see in offices and Mr. Goodcents.<br /> Too funny...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2lsxSYEI/AAAAAAAAACQ/jirFfmk63tE/s1600-h/stereotypes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2lsxSYEI/AAAAAAAAACQ/jirFfmk63tE/s320/stereotypes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195876985147121730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2l8xSYFI/AAAAAAAAACY/_m0WM2MEnD0/s1600-h/coolness.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2l8xSYFI/AAAAAAAAACY/_m0WM2MEnD0/s320/coolness.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195876989442089042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2l8xSYGI/AAAAAAAAACg/5FsMgIt6vWA/s1600-h/epic+failure.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2l8xSYGI/AAAAAAAAACg/5FsMgIt6vWA/s320/epic+failure.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195876989442089058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2mMxSYHI/AAAAAAAAACo/BmV13yJS7y0/s1600-h/rock+bottom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2mMxSYHI/AAAAAAAAACo/BmV13yJS7y0/s320/rock+bottom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195876993737056370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2mMxSYII/AAAAAAAAACw/Ly3x-kYwlPg/s1600-h/unique.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBt2mMxSYII/AAAAAAAAACw/Ly3x-kYwlPg/s320/unique.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195876993737056386" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-4387406303270980413?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-87126586100384291202008-05-02T11:16:00.005-05:002008-05-02T11:30:06.212-05:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-8712658610038429120?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-48228022203312602802008-05-02T09:46:00.011-05:002008-05-02T11:48:31.755-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBs3ccxSX6I/AAAAAAAAAA8/KxKIsxN5Caw/s1600-h/castle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBs3ccxSX6I/AAAAAAAAAA8/KxKIsxN5Caw/s320/castle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195807557000781730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBs-KMxSX9I/AAAAAAAAABU/IUI4HCDoLsI/s1600-h/mickey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBs-KMxSX9I/AAAAAAAAABU/IUI4HCDoLsI/s320/mickey.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195814940049563602" /></a><br /><br /><br />Sophie, my Mom and Dad and I just got back from a magical journey to Disney World. We had a fabulous time! I hadn't been there since I was 10 yrs old and let me just say, it was definately a different experience as an adult. Everything was just as I remember it except the crowds and long lines. I guess as a kid you don't think about that stuff. The rides were great, the weather was perfect (somewhat chilly), excellent food, and lots of laughs. We will forever remember this trip. Thanks Mom and Dad!! We love you.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBs_UMxSX-I/AAAAAAAAABc/dRYFG4rCwLw/s1600-h/unicorn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBs_UMxSX-I/AAAAAAAAABc/dRYFG4rCwLw/s320/unicorn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195816211359883234" /></a><br />Soph got her face painted at Epcot. We really enjoyed 'Turtle Talk' with Crush and thank god for the Kidcot stops because that was the only thing that kept us all going. Sophie collected icons and stamps from all the countries to put on her mask. It was chilly that day!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBtB_cxSX_I/AAAAAAAAABk/MK8QuD41lz8/s1600-h/laNouba.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBtB_cxSX_I/AAAAAAAAABk/MK8QuD41lz8/s320/laNouba.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195819153412481010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBtCAMxSYAI/AAAAAAAAABs/B45A-YB9PCM/s1600-h/mask.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBtCAMxSYAI/AAAAAAAAABs/B45A-YB9PCM/s320/mask.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195819166297382914" /></a><br /><br />We had the great pleasure of seeing Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba. It was phenomenal!! I had to purchase a Diablo toy after seeing that show. One of the highlights.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBtE6cxSYBI/AAAAAAAAAB0/NM0yXnNqgNE/s1600-h/legopeople.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBtE6cxSYBI/AAAAAAAAAB0/NM0yXnNqgNE/s320/legopeople.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195822366048018450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBtE6cxSYCI/AAAAAAAAAB8/pl-Xy0EfAlY/s1600-h/ryan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_tyzt8f3ekHc/SBtE6cxSYCI/AAAAAAAAAB8/pl-Xy0EfAlY/s320/ryan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195822366048018466" /></a><br /><br />The Lego store at downtown Disney was a great place to visit. Mom and I spent hours wandering around and bought super cute memorabilia. Cheers to Ryan!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-4822802220331260280?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471086402108951294.post-55578962786157755792008-05-01T09:55:00.000-05:002008-05-01T10:04:08.518-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';">After hundreds of self inflicted roadblocks, I have finally started my very own blog! I have made every excuse in the book (I'm not funny enough, creative enough, I don't have time, etc...) to not post. Fact of the matter is- I AM interesting and enjoy sharing my interests, pics, and finds with other interesting folks. I faced my fear- here I come!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8471086402108951294-5557896278615775579?l=ecochic75.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ECOchichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414729354010152457noreply@blogger.com0