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PRETTY TECH: free motivational wallpapers for your tech
So are you one of those people that changes their desktop wallpaper all the time or you’ve had the same one for ages? Well either way, Monday is a great day to change things up. Here’s three fresh designs to pretty up your tech and give you that little extra boost you need to get…
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Sweet Escape: New Mexico Balloon Fiesta
Thanksgiving was a little different around here this year. While most people were perfecting their pumpkin pie making skills and digging out their stretchy pants from the bottom of their closet, I decided to jump on a plane and head to New Mexico. Obviously. Ok, maybe not so obvious. Timing was a bit unfortunate in…
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Loft Living 10 Year Anniversary
I realized over the weekend that as of today, October 16, it will have been 10 years (!!!) since I got the keys to my loft. I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around that. It feels like I moved in here maybe 5-6 years ago. This wasn’t really planned but I thought the…
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Tropical Blue Pineapple Coconut Cocktail Recipe
Whoa nelly! It’s been forrrrrever since I’ve posted. In my defence my laptop died on me which is the main reason. And second I took that as a sign and basically took the summer off to just kick back and enjoy it in all its glory. But mostly because my laptop died. Technically it’s still…
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DIY Heart String Wall Hanging
I’m here and have a real heart on for Valentines day. No really even though I’ve been single for way too long I actually really like Valentines Day. You know why? Because it’s a reason and reminder to spread love. And I love cinnamon candy hearts. A lot. I also love making things with hearts…
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Free Desktop Wallpaper Download: Let That Sh!t Go
Whoa, it’s been awhile since I’ve given you something to pretty up your tech. Well new year means a (not so) subtle motivational nudge to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with this free desktop wallpaper download that was inspired by one of my recent posts. So if you’re having one of those days, moments,…
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Merry & Bright with Hot Pop Factory
Today I have something for both the craft and tech nerds out there, myself included. I wouldn’t say I’m a huge tech nerd but it’s kinda part of the job and when I got the chance to combine crafts with lasers, well that was a no brainer. When the cool people at Hot Pop Factory…
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Craft Tutorial Video
If you follow along on Instagram or happen to know me, you probably saw or heard about a recent video project that I was part of. Exciting is an understatement for me as someone who’s pretended they’re on a crafting/cooking show since their childhood. Total nerd but totally true. Today I have some behind the…
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Calligraphy Workshop: my new creative obsession
Saying I’m a creative spirit is an understatement. I will try any creative craft I can get my hands on but somehow I’ve gone all time (let’s just say it’s more than 20 years) without trying calligraphy. Until now! It’s something I’ve wanted to try forever but just never made the time for. And if…
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TUNES: my favourite Songza playlists right now
Since I’ve been working from home, I’ve noticed a few benefits. There are the obvious ones, like avoiding the rush hour traffic and saving money on gasoline. But one of the big ones for me is that I have found I’ve got a little bit more time to work on my own stuff, alongside doing…
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DESIGN: major heart on Valentine print & download
Looking for a little somethin’ somethin’ for your sassy lover or (not so) secret crush this Valentines Day? How about just putting your feelings out there with this print? It’s now available on The Sweet Escape Etsy Shop as a print or you can save time & shipping costs and purchase as an instant download…
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SAY I DO: Mr & Mrs wedding cake topper
It’s a double-header kinda day. As I mentioned in my last post, I’m kinda hooked on my new Cricut Explore machine right now so I couldn’t resist showing you another fun cake topper I made for this month’s Design Space Star Challenge. UPDATE: This cake topper is now available for sale in the Sweet Escape…
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SAY I DO: emerald green wedding design
Ok, so this is a bit late but it’s worth it because now I have some beautiful professional photos to share with you of the pretty emerald green wedding design I did for my friend’s wedding. Speaking of professional photos, having professional Dayton wedding photographers is a wedding must-have. They often know the best backgrounds…
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BLOGLIFE: 5 tips for your first blog conference
I consider myself a bit of a blog conference veteran at this point. What’s a bit nuts is that it happened in just one year. The upcoming BlogPodium conference in September will be my 5th (!) since last July. I hardly believed it myself until I actually counted. I went to Alt Summit in San…