September 2nd, 2010
I have a total crush on these boots…I’m craving boots because it’s September now, but it’s still waaaay too hot here in SC.
Butler Street Boot | ModCloth
I can’t resist loving the products from FREITAG, a Zurich-based company that makes upcycled bags and “successories” that are durable and water-resistant. Check out their website {HERE} for some fascinating info about how the products are created from old tarps.
Miami Vice shopping bag | FREITAG
Kate Spade is ALWAYS a favorite…I had an obsession with some yellow Kate Spade heels at the mall for over a year. I SO wish they were in my closet right now. I will never forget those shoes. Is that weird???
I love her colors overall, and especially how the colors are put together in this look.
Fall Looks | Kate Spade
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August 31st, 2010
these beautiful bags are handmade by EightSeasons…
Seashells Clutch
Purple Sea of Blossom
Large Rainbow Messenger
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August 30th, 2010
It’s Monday, and I jumped out of bed to get back to work on Yellow Elm…I have lots of fun pieces in progress for the Indie Craft Parade —–>
Here are some happy little birds, labelled “peaceful” and “serene”…I need both of those things this week!
Click on the picture to find out how you can get your own bird painting from Golly Bard, with custom tags.
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August 27th, 2010
anthropologie
january jones
french actress marion cotillard
These girls are rockin the headband look. I wish they were wearing Yellow Elm…maybe someday!!
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August 25th, 2010
I have a recent obsession with this Rockville Raspberry tea from the Charleston Tea Plantation—green tea infused with raspberry. It’s delicious hot, and it’s amazing cold, sweetened with cane sugar and frozen berries.
I also have an obsession with teacups. Here are a few great finds from etsy…
Tripod Mug by Illyria Pottery
Pink Depression Glass Teacups from ShoppeAndYore. I think the raspberry tea would look so pretty in one of these cups.
Eco-friendly Ceramic Hand-painted Travel Mug by yevgenia...perfect to take hot tea to work!
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August 24th, 2010
I found these great earrings over the weekend at a flea market in Raleigh, and I am so excited about using them in headbands and brooches. Aren’t they awesome?! I got started on these pieces as soon as I got home and can’t wait to use the rest!
Don’t forget to check out the sale in the Yellow Elm etsy shop…snatch up some good deals while they last! {VISIT SHOP}
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August 22nd, 2010
Well, it’s official, I have a big sale going on in the etsy shop…
Everything in the new “One of a Kind” section is one sale. These pieces are what is not part of the fall collection… As I have time, I enjoy hunting for vintage, repurposed, and found objects to include in Yellow Elm headbands and pins. Right now, there are some summer seashell headbands in this section on sale too! Here’s a few of the sale items:
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August 19th, 2010
Isn’t this the coolest ring?? It is interchangeable—turquoise, black, and white. I can wear it everyday!
Stay tuned—big sale in the etsy shop next week! There will be sales on everything in the new “One of a Kind” section, including summer seashell pieces.
Love, e
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August 18th, 2010
I’ve been trying to read more as I have time. What have you read lately that I should put on my book list? xoxo~e
the gripping true story of a young Jewish teenager growing up during WW2 in the concentration camps. loved this, and it is a quick read.
read this one for the second time. it's fantastic
I'm a pretty huge Vonnegut fan. I started with Cat's Cradle. this is my second Vonnegut novel...he's a fascinating writer
I'm getting some advice from Martha about starting a business. very practical stuff to apply to Yellow Elm!
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August 17th, 2010
Sunday marked one year of dating for Will and me! Even though it has been a year of dating, I still have butterflies and fireworks when I see him after a long day at work. I am so thankful that he was able to move here so we can see each other on a daily basis!
These arrived at my house Saturday morning with a sweet note…
On Sunday he surprised me by taking me on a little road trip to IKEA to shop for furniture! Will just moved into a new apartment, and we decided to start furnishing it together with a style that suited both of us. It will be all ready to go by the time we get married! Ikea is a great place to shop for apartment living. Their affordable prices and hip modern style are just what we what were wanting. These are some of the pieces we picked out. We had a time fitting all the furniture we got into his altima! 
(This painting was not from Ikea…. It is a piece I did a couple of years ago, and we just hung it in Will’s apartment. I thought it looked nice with the new furniture!)
When we got home he surprised me with this retro inspired fan I had been wanting. Isn’t it too cute?!
We had a wonderful weekend together! I am looking forward to many many more years together….
love, m
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