Road Trip

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I have been waiting for a good road-trip. This weekend I will be headed to TEXAS with two friends. Houston, Texas to be exact. Texas is one of the few states I have not visited. Does anyone live in Houston, or know some good restaurants/ thrift stores to visit? Here is a simple list of things to keep you occupied while on a road-trip, If I may.

1. make a few really good mix tapes

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2. pack a snack of apple chips and Izze! (my favorites)
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3. Bring a doodle book...and plenty of markers

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4. a very comfy pillow

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5. And some really killer shades.
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What is your favorite road trip accessory?

DIY- a craft extravaganza

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Very soon I will be moving back home to Birmingham. I am excited/nervous/sad. I will be leaving my boyfriend here in Tuscaloosa while he finishes up his master's in Biology. Gavin is my number one supporter so its going to be a little tough without him. On the excited side, I will be moving to a larger city with tons of art, excitement, jobs and new friends. Actually I have very few friends in Birmingham so I'm very anxious to get to the city and explore. I will also be on the search for a job, gosh I'm already graduating from college, its seems so surreal.

Anywho, once I move back to town I will be a nanny for my younger cousin. I thought I would take this splendid opportunity to create as many crafts as I can with her. I soon plan to open a community craft/vintage/art collective shop downtown, so this will be the perfect opportunity to try out some young kid crafts. Here is a small list I have come up with. (with images) I will be posting DIY steps and pics to all of these endeavors upon completion.

1. Dream Shadow Box

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2. Photo Mobile

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3. Crochet pet rock (first I have to learn to crochet/sticth)
maybe we will just paint them...

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4. Pretty wire wall decor
SUPER excited about this one.

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5. Felt hair clips of course. because they
are always a huge hit with the ladies




What craft did you create recently? Do you have any pictures?

Pretty Little Things- shop update and chickies!

Some super cute accessories went up in the shop last night. Feel free to check them out here. Oh and I promised to share some pics of mom's baby chicks... well here they are. How adorable!

(yes Gavin is attempting to eat the baby chicken...
he was so frightened.) I made him put the poor thing down.

Have super weekend. Don't forget its fathers day weekend! Anyone have any super plans with their padre?

AppleSeed Accessories Update

I am super excited for these updates. For two reasons I guess. These items were part of my personal collection. I tend to attach myself easily to any vintage shoes that fit, or brightly colored trinkets! The problem is I never actually wear/use them, I just like having them in my closet or sitting on my shelf.

My friends always say I have TOO much stuff... so I am selling it all! Well, not all of it, just letting go of some very pretty items. I hope each and every one of them finds a new happy home.
If you see an item you like just visit
my shop at The AppleSeed and snatch it up!

Oh goodness... at this very moment I am watching the
show Hoarders.. is it a sign?

I thought I would share some pretty hilarious pics of my boyfriend Gavin, he was helping me try out my new modeling set up. Such a goof ball.


(also notice his shirt) a pretty sweet find from the thrift this week!

Have a Happy Monday!