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creative blogger award

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I was honored to be tagged by another Kristine to receive the Creative Blogger Award. (Ipek also tagged me to receive the One Lovely Blog Award – combined response) I think this is a perfect way to make others aware of all the creativity out there. Here’s how it works: list 10 facts about yourself and then tag 10 other bloggers. Because there are so many of these kind of things going around the blog world I choose to be very specific about what facts to share. I choose to only share little facts about my creative side, since that’s what’s being awarded.

10 Things: My Creative Side

1. As a kid, I was always crafting something or another. I remember lots of beaded projects and doodling.
2. One summer when I was in elementary school, I took a summer drawing class taught by Mark Kistler! Draw, Draw, Draw! (you know…the guy from Imagination Station)
3. I’m much better at communicating things with pictures than I am with words.
4. Through high school I was really big into scrap booking. I documented everything with pictures, stencils, stickers, and lots of bright colored pieces of paper.
5. I started getting into photography my freshmen year of high school. I took a black & white film class and fell in love.
6. Even with an art school background, I am not a very good drawer. I’m much better with the little details and typography. I can draw a mean stick figure.
7. I’m very passionate about color and how color plays a role in our moods. I guess all those hours studying color theory in college made an impact.
8. I took printmaking classes all through college. I would love to someday have my own printing setup in my house!
9. I keep my computer desktop spick and span. I can’t be creative when my “home base” looks like a tornado just ran through.
10. Although my digital design sense if very clean, modern, and all about “white space”, my home interior design sense is warm, cozy, with a touch of history.

Now I’m supposed to tag 10 people.
I know people have busy schedules, so if you can’t get to writing a post like this, I won’t be hurt. If you do…I’d love to see them!
Previously Owned
Olive Green Anna
Smile and Wave
La Catrina
Sea Blanket
Elise Blaha
I go by Katie
Maiedae
Poppytalk
Pugly Pixel

I hope you all have a chance to stop by these gals blogs. They’ve all been on my daily reads list and I am always in awe with what these gals can pull together. They definitely deserve the Creative Blogger Award.

*label courtesy of pugly pixel

a trip to pappy's bbq

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My mom & dad came in from Fort Wayne Indiana last weekend and they arrived hungry. The boy and I decided to take them to get some “real” BBQ at a St. Louis favorite. Pappy’s BBQ has been on the Travel Channel when Adam came to St. Louis with his show, Man V. Food. (WATCH VIDEO HERE!)

This smokehouse is one of those places where you wait in a long line, they take your order at a small counter, wait at gingham tablecloth picnic tables, and then your served your food in little plastic baskets. The atmosphere definitely makes the place and if you’re in town, you should definitely stop by. I suggest getting the pulled pork sandwich.

Eating great tasting bbq is a perfect way to start a day on Antique Row. Pics from Antique Row were shown last week.

Do you have a favorite BBQ spot?

Per Aspera: my new found love

ART & DESIGN

I really do love art. All kinds of art. I enjoy surrounding myself with beautifully made things, but its rare for me to find an artists that I just HAVE TO have one of their pieces. I’ve been doing a lot of searching online for artist prints that I could add to my art wall that I’m working on. I came across the illustrations by Elle Malan (Per Aspera) and fell in love. I scrolled through her entire blog that is filled with her work and perused her print shop on Society6.

I’m thinking about getting in contact with her to talk about some commission work. I’d love to do some portraits of the boy and I. Can’t wait to see what she says!

Are you guys having a good Monday?

4.24.11

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This past week I was all off balance. I took Monday and Tuesday off work for some much needed R&R. When I returned to work on Wednesday I had zero time to adjust and lots of stuff to mark off my to-do list. It took me all week to get back into the routine of my daily schedule. I think I need this weekend to recover from my 3-day week. haha. Next week we will be back to the norm.

1^ This has been the week of thunder storms. It’s been storming since last weekend with the worst storm hitting last night. The St. Louis airport was hit by a tornado, shattering 50% of the buildings windows. The airport will be closed for some time.
2^ This coming week is my best friend’s birthday. (the 29th) I miss her, but hope her recent move to Seattle is going well.
3^ I’ve been watching Sex in The City reruns on TV all weekend. Love it!
4^ I’ve finally purchased the quilt from Urban Outfitters that I’ve been drooling over for months.
5^ My boyfriend’s sister is attending a 20 hour dance marathon to raise money for her sorority. She’s new to the sorority and would love to be one of the top raisers. She just started raising money , so if you’d like to help her out you can donate here.
6^ The puppy got his teeth professionally cleaned on Wednesday and even though it was scary and expensive, I feel like a good dog owner. I think he’s happy too!

Happy Sunday and hope everyone is having a Happy Easter with their families!

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glimpses at antique row

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I really have found my favorite pastime. In the past I would say shopping or going to the movies, but these days…it’s the thrill of the hunt in antique and thrift stores. There is nothing more fun and exciting than the unexpected treasures that awaits in these types of places. The shops have taught me to be open minded because you never know what you’re going to find. One day you leave empty handed and the next you’re trying to decide between two pyrex sets because buying both would be silly.

I love all antique stores but the ones with a focus on mid-century are the ones that steal my heart. I could peruse the racks of stay at home mom aprons and vintage toys for hours. I walk through these stores dreaming of taking home a living room set or a globe lamp to hang from my ceiling. The day I actually own a home of my own will be the day the local antique/thrift stores sell all of their stock…to me and my house.

I love the possibility of haggling for a lower price. I love the idea that all the seat cushions on a dinning set could be reupholstered with your favorite fabric. I love how all the clothes could be reworked to make them work for “today”. I love sifting through the stacks of vinyl to find that one record that you’ll take home and play on repeat for the next week. Everything about the shops keep me coming back for more. Each time the trip is slightly different and just as exciting as the last.

Do you guys have your favorite hang out spots?

friday finds & favorites

FRIDAY FINDS & FAVORITES

* This picture was taken in Soulard, St. Louis (another one of my favorite parts of the city)

Alright. So I fibbed a bit. I told my readers that today they’d get to see inside those shops on Cherokee Street, but I completely forgot that today was Friday!!!! So instead to is going to be my favorite link and tomorrow will be glimpses into those treasure holes. Today, I’m in a shopping mood so I thought I’d give you some great shopping links to check out. Go spend some money!!!

1. This online shop is just amazing. I love how the products are unique and modern. Go House 8810! ( I’d love to own these tea towels, this laundry basket, and this personal library kit.

2. Inheritance webshop. Who wouldn’t love this?? Get designer items for a relatively low price. Also check out their shop’s blog–>

3. Patina! I love the little phrases on the wall art pieces.

4. Here are some really great high-quality art pieces for sale.

5. I’m in love with the beautifully designed water bottles.

6. Young Gun Vintage Etsy Shop. I’d take everything from her shop if I had the moolah.

7. Looking for some vintage cameras to add to your collection? Jupiter Home Vintage has a good selection to choose from.

8. I’d love to add some of these UO rompers to my closet this spring/summer. I remind me of my childhood.

9. Morris Rugs– Vintage one off rugs that are just stunning. (originally seen on Poppytalk)

10. This Huset storage jar with an amazing pattern.

11. These Donna Wilson’s breakfast plate that have a fun face painted on them!

Enjoy your Friday! I’m off to eat some strawberries.

cherokee street / antique row

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First off, I must mention how thankful I am for those readers who were part of the discussion on yesterday’s post> I really appreciate all the insights. I feel like I have a wealth of people to tap into in this blogging community, so why not take advantage of it. Thank you!

On another note, this past weekend was spent on Cherokee Street, St. Louis’ largest strip of antique shops, 6 blocks to be exact. This “down and dirty” part of town is filled with character and people are starting to notice it’s charm and potential.

Walking up and down the streets you’ll discover all the little shops filled with treasures, some antiques and some just filled with old trash. haha. I’m actually surprised this was the first time I’ve been to this Antique Row and feel kind of blind/oblivious for just now discovering it. I loved it. I loved the variety of shops that line the streets and no two stores are the same. Out of all the shops I found a few keepers that I’ll be visiting on a regular basis. (and it’s close to my loft! Bonus!)

Tomorrow, I’ll show you some sneak peeks inside the shops. I was like a kid in a candy store and I love how the shop owners feel the same way. I walked into one shop and said to the owner, “It’s like heaven in here!”. She responded with saying, “OMG it is. I love being in here!”. I may have found my new weekend tradition, so look out people!

* That mint dress apron shown in yesterday’s post was a real gem. $15 for hanger and apron. Love it!

let's talk vintage

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DISCLAIMER: This post wasn’t written to be a stab at any vintage sellers out there and it really isn’t intended to stir things up. My intention was to propose a conversational topic that people in my blogging community could chit chat about…because we’re all friends and share similar interests, right?? (this might be a lengthy post)

Actually two articles got me think. Read through them and I’d love for you to share your thoughts.

What All Vintage Clothing Sellers Should Know (an eBay Review)
Far too often new vintage clothing sellers enter into the vintage board with questions about how to sell and in particularly how to source vintage items. It’s not the questions that are unfortunate, it’s the replies that never cease to amaze me. Most responders politely reply that it’s a secret, many years of sourcing and building contacts and no one in their right mind would divulge their secrets to potential competition. Many others are not nearly so polite.

If you were to lurk on the boards long enough you’d see, as I have, that these questions are repeated like clockwork every few months. This guide is to dispel that myth and will probably annoy many vintage sellers but it’s necessary. It’s not my goal to annoy anyone, but it’s counterproductive to not educate potential vintage sellers. Every day mass produced copies of once rare vintage items are rolling onto docks across the world. Vintage sellers need to be educated about what they are selling or the entire market suffers. Buyers lose trust in the very term vintage and before you know it, selling vintage for a living becomes less and less a viable option.

Just about everyone wears clothes so finding vintage is far from a mystery. All it takes is knowledge, a willingness to learn from your mistakes and an outgoing personality helps. A vicious rumor has started in the vintage world, propagated on fashionista blogs, that vintage sellers simply head to the local Goodwill store, buys mounds of great clothes and jack up the price on eBay. They’ve made it sound simple, like anyone can just go and grab a handful of dress and make $2,000+ a month selling clothes from their living room.

Far too many potential sellers believe this and jump right in head first, last few dollars in hand, hoping this will be the way they finally make money on eBay. Yet another reason why the market is slowly collapsing. JUST BECAUSE A DRESS IS OLD DOESN’T MEAN IT’S VINTAGE!!!
Keep Reading this beauty–>

Why do I care? Why did I post this?
I’m a lover of most things old (I like to called them previously loved) and my collection of previously owned items is constantly growing. I value my collection because each piece was hunted down over a period of time. My knowledge of what makes something “vintage” is evolving and I’m learning little nuggets of information from all of you. Sometime in the near future I hope to own my own online business where I can extend my love for vintage/old items into the digital space and share my love with my readers. Before I take that leap I thought it was important to be knowledgeable about what classifies something and in turn, what kind of price tag you can put on something.

I thought this article was perfect in stating the facts. Having a vintage store on etsy is becoming a growing trend and I think a lot of people are jumping in without being educated. I would love the value of vintage to withstand the current trends, so we all need to be aware of what are treasures are really worth.

Here’s what I really want to know:
Where are vintage sellers sourcing their vintage? And how are vintage sellers determining the value of their product (price of product)?

I know I’m not going to get a single person talking about where they get their vintage items. There is a secrecy attached to this business. Its a no boys allowed type of thing. So if you’re brave. Spill the beans and educate us. True vintage sourcing takes LOTS time. I hear sellers of true vintage say they been pounding the pavements for years looking for the next best item. Curious what everyone has to say.

Alright, I’m signing off and leaving the “forum” open. Speak your mind and lets talk vintage/old pretty things!!!

I also thought this would be the perfect time to mention that I’ve got a lot of great vintage blogs in my Daily Reads link above. Check out those lovely ladies and buy their gorgeous products from their shops! (who cares if it’s real vintage or not)

yoga visualization

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Yoga teachers: please stop giving potentially harmful dietary advice to your students.

I write this as a yoga teacher, and as a yoga student. I write this as a dietitian and nutritionist who sees the women and girls in clinic at the back end of yet another gruelling 10-day juice fast, or another winter freezing through raw foods; their thyroid, adrenals, and/ or reproductive health just a bit more depleted.

Their relationship with food and their body having slid yet another few degrees backwards into disordered and potentially dangerous territory.

Their self-confidence and self-trust bruised and just a bit weaker. Some of these people are yoga teachers themselves.

I write this with deep concern and remorse for any past student to whom I may have passed on potentially harmful nutrition advice before I learnt more about diet culture. I’m sorry. I didn’t know that diet culture, and the body hatred and dysfunction around food it creates, was such an insidious and widespread problem.

I didn’t know that “clean eating” was just another code word for dieting. “Dieting” is any way of eating you are emotionally attached to. For instance, do you feel anxious and off-kilter when you go out with friends and can’t find something that’s 100% “clean?” You’re on a diet, baby!

I have been on both the giving and receiving end of bad nutritional advice from yoga teachers. I don’t remember a specific incident of telling a student, “wanna lose weight? do this cleanse!”, but I do remember recommending a particular book containing what I thought were healthy recipes – a book which also happened to contain extremely dangerous dietary advice along the lines of “eat just one meal a day for optimum health”. Not a great blanket recommendation nor goal to aspire to.

I know that posting this is going to piss some people off. But if I can prevent just one more confused, health-conscious woman (and increasingly, man) from being more deeply sucked into diet culture, then it’s worth it.

Diet for End-Stage Renal Disease (Dialysis): Care Instructions

You need to change your diet when you are on dialysis for end-stage renal disease (kidney failure). You will need more protein than you did before you started dialysis. You may need to limit salt and fluids. You also may need to limit minerals such as potassium and phosphorus. A diet for end-stage renal disease takes planning. A dietitian who specializes in kidney disease can help you plan meals that meet your needs.

Your nutrition needs depend on the type of dialysis you get. Talk with your doctor or dietitian to make sure your diet is right for your condition. Do not change your diet without talking to your doctor or dietitian, get the best renal diet app.

Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. However, when medical professionals overlook critical details, the consequences can be serious. Bakersfield medical malpractice lawyers combine legal expertise and compassion to guide victims through the challenges of medical negligence claims. Staying proactive in your healthcare can make a significant difference in overall well-being.

How can you care for yourself at home?

Each person’s dialysis diet may be a little different. Work with your doctor or dietitian to create a food plan that guides your daily food choices. Here are some tips that may help you follow your plan.

Do not go for many hours without eating.If you do not feel very hungry, try to eat 4 or 5 small meals instead of 1 or 2 big meals. If you have a hard time eating enough, talk to your doctor or dietitian about ways you can add calories to your diet.
Get the right amount of protein.
- Ask your doctor or dietitian how much protein you need each day. You will probably need more protein while you are on dialysis than you did before you started dialysis.
- Choose high-quality protein sources, such as lean meat, poultry, fish, or eggs.
- If you are a vegetarian, your diet may require extra planning with your dietitian to make sure you’re getting enough protein and nutrients.
Limit salt.
- Look at food labels to see how much sodium is in each serving. Make sure that you look at the serving size. If you eat more than the serving size, you will get more sodium than what is listed on the label.
- Do not add salt to your food.
- Buy foods that are labelled “no salt added,” “sodium-free,” or “low sodium.” Foods labelled “reduced sodium” and “lightly salted” may still have too much sodium.
- Limit processed foods, fast food, and restaurant foods. And avoid salted snacks, like pretzels and chips.
- Try lemon, herbs, and spices to flavour your meals.
Know how much fluid you can drink each day.Every day fill a pitcher with that amount of water. If you drink another fluid (such as coffee) that day, pour an equal amount out of the pitcher. And remember to count foods that are liquid at room temperature as fluids. These include ice, gelatin, ice pops, and ice cream.
Limit potassium.
- Choose low-potassium fruits and vegetables. These include things like grapes, pineapple, lettuce, green beans, and cucumber.
- Choose low-potassium foods such as pasta, noodles, rice, tortillas, and bagels. And avoid high-potassium foods, including things like milk, bananas, oranges, spinach, tomatoes, and broccoli.
- Do not use a salt substitute or lite salt unless your doctor says it is okay. They can be high in potassium.
Limit phosphorus.
- Follow your food plan to know how much milk and milk products you can have.
- Avoid nuts, peanut butter, seeds, lentils, beans, organ meats, and sardines.
- Avoid cola drinks and bran breads or bran cereals.
- Take phosphate binders as directed, if prescribed by your doctor.

Always check with your doctor if you have questions about your diet. Do not take any natural health products without talking to your doctor first. And check with your doctor about whether it is safe for you to drink alcohol.

4.17.10 (on a Monday)

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I’m back to blogging. I took a 3 day break away from blog/twitter land and it felt really good. It was the first time since starting this blog back in January that I had taken a day “off”. I had waves of guilt that I was leaving my baby unattended, but at the end of the day…it was exactly what I needed. I’m back into the swing of things today and thought I would post my Sunday portrait on Monday since I took the time to take the pictures. My family was in town this weekend and we spent the entire weekend in and out of antique stores! I’ll post pics from our adventure this week.

1^ I’ve decided that I will be taking two e-courses in the upcoming weeks. I’m really excited about them and they are an amazing deal for the amount of information provided. 1. Style Your Space by Rachel Denbow & 2. Dream Job by Elsie & Emma.
2^ I’ve been doing a lot of “market research” when it comes to vintage shops. I stumbled upon these gems: Peppermint Vintage & Little Bee Vintage
3^ My freelance projects have official wrapped up. This little worker bee is taking a much needed break. If you haven’t read THIS yet, do so now….
4^ I’ve joined in on is Stephanie’s 1,300 Things to be Thankful for adventure. Check out what it’s all about!
5^ I’m dying to get some plants in my loft to make things a little more “springy”. I feel bad that any plant I buy dies within weeks. (I blame it on our industrial air vents in our loft)
6^ The weather is stilling trying to make up it’s mind. If I ever have to hear the words “chance of snow showers” one more time this spring, I might barf.
7^ The puppy is getting his teeth professionally cleaned this coming Wednesday. I find this completely necessary and completely terrifying.

I just realized there are a lot of links in this post. O’well. Lots of neat-o things going on in the interwebs!

Happy Sunday/Monday!

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