tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73718175903152214922024-03-14T03:15:38.185-07:00Atlantic Coast BlogLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-71803231164907900262009-06-08T12:22:00.000-07:002009-06-08T12:24:55.667-07:00Grace in Small Things 54.365[Monday 3.30.09]<br /><br />1. Finding a few houses online that we are excited to see in person<br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092455/quotes">Star Trek: The Next Generation</a><br /><br />3. Rummikub<br /><br />4. The snuggly nature of the cat when it thunders<br /><br />5. Daily thunder!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-47975602292959537382009-06-07T17:29:00.001-07:002009-06-07T17:35:48.716-07:00Oh hi!It's kind of depressing how far behind I fell on Grace in Small Things, because I still think about it every day. As I am not quite sure what to do with myself this evening, maybe I will just do a bunch right now?<br /><br />//<br /><br />On a completely unrelated note, I made a bracelet today, and it was one of those pieces where it actually looks just how I thought it would in my head. That doesn't often happen to me (I think it's one of the reasons that I'm not so good at drawing). But this bracelet is definitely one of my favorites. It's got a turtle charm in the middle, and the chain is made up of tiny Swarovski crystals intertwined with larger silver chain. I really have to take pictures and get it listed!<br /><br />//<br /><br />Now I must go sneeze. Please excuse me.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-4486315518806525982009-05-10T10:20:00.000-07:002009-05-10T10:23:32.376-07:00Grace in Small Things 53.365[Sunday 3.29.09]<br /><br />1. The screened in balcony in our apartment<br /><br />2. The Sims<br /><br />3. Bubble wrap<br /><br />4. Flower pots<br /><br />5. Vintage Disney graphicsLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-37502666841386686132009-05-10T10:19:00.000-07:002009-05-10T10:20:41.253-07:00Grace in Small Things 53.365[Saturday 3.28.09]<br /><br />1. Blue Swarovski crystals<br /><br />2. Purple pliers<br /><br />3. 1.00 packs of scrapbook paper<br /><br />4. Handmade Mother's Day cards<br /><br />5. Colorful mapsLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-82573413998368694572009-05-08T08:44:00.000-07:002009-05-08T08:50:38.667-07:00Grace in Small Things 52.365[Friday 3.27.09]<br /><br />1. Piggy banks<br /><br />2. Alan Tudyk<br /><br />3. Bookmarks, even though I often forget to use them<br /><br />4. Bubble wrap<br /><br />5. Knowing the names of a lot of Florida birdsLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-91093947038295030722009-05-08T08:42:00.000-07:002009-05-08T08:44:27.611-07:00Grace in Small Things 51.365[Thursday 3.26.09]<br /><br />1. Etsy chat<br /><br />2. Baseball<br /><br />3. The anticipation of a new-to-me camera<br /><br />4. Pictures frames<br /><br />5. Velveeta mac and cheeseLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-15091682734632198022009-05-08T08:38:00.000-07:002009-05-08T08:41:30.399-07:00Grace in Small Things 50.365[Wednesday 3.25.09]<br /><br />1. Sunshine<br /><br />2. Giant puffy cumulus clouds on the horizon<br /><br />3. Kittens names after LOTR characters<br /><br />4. The headband I ordered from <a href="http://annabelsaprons.etsy.com">AnnabelsAprons</a><br /><br />5. Brightly colored hair tiesLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-57032722638022062862009-04-29T13:18:00.000-07:002009-04-29T14:58:01.067-07:00Grace in Small Things 49.365[Tuesday 3.24.09]<br /><br />1. Tic Tac Bold (mint flavored)<br /><br />2. 3D butterfly stickers<br /><br />3. The guinea pigs running around in their "playpen"<br /><br />4. The cat's healthy fear of the squirt bottle as she tries to sniff at the pigs<br /><br />5. Publix brand pizzaLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-70714936212729499132009-04-29T13:11:00.000-07:002009-04-29T13:17:48.922-07:00Motherly LoveNot to get all Hallmark on you, but I made <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24303465">this bracelet</a> and it seems to fit rather perfectly with Mother's Day, which, as you may or may not know, is upon us.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyAQYSkv-UwN_ZVYiZprNg5XAEIzEVrHtSWgk4W_wF-qiMvZGQX7WzhPc3yjIOGn4XDQEX9GM53d2PkXUSx5F7QIkovxsznyn0gui3z6Owto9BFNhyC9v0wYFOJD5lU_8WMA-vyAtf_Q/s1600-h/100_4897.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyAQYSkv-UwN_ZVYiZprNg5XAEIzEVrHtSWgk4W_wF-qiMvZGQX7WzhPc3yjIOGn4XDQEX9GM53d2PkXUSx5F7QIkovxsznyn0gui3z6Owto9BFNhyC9v0wYFOJD5lU_8WMA-vyAtf_Q/s320/100_4897.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330209541447396098" border="0" /></a><br />I was inspired to make this bracelet by my best friend's new(ish) niece, who was born in November. Avrie is pretty much the most adorable baby ever, even if she does cry every time I get near her. I was thinking of her when I found the focal point of the bracelet, which is a heart-shaped "open" locket - the picture isn't covered up. I thought it would be great in a bracelet because then the person wearing it can also appreciate it. I went a little above and beyond on this one by using a Swarovski toggle clasp. *swoon* I do so love a little sparkle!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-39305426575511415632009-04-21T17:39:00.000-07:002009-04-21T17:55:15.345-07:00Grace in Small Things 48.365[Monday 3.23.09]<br /><br />1. <a href="http://Athenianaire.etsy.com">Athenianaire.etsy.com</a> - Gorgeous work with real butterfly wings, and she donates part of each sale to Conservation International!<br /><br />2. <a href="http://chyrls.etsy.com">chyrls.etsy.com</a> - Amazing origami and artwork, and she's a wonderful person to boot!<br /><br />3. <a href="http://annabelsaprons.etsy.com">annabelsaprons.etsy.com</a> - Another awesome person that I've met through Etsy chat! Her aprons and headbands are made with the most beautiful fabric. I can't wait to get my hands on one!<br /><br />4. <a href="http://Doodlage.etsy.com">Doodlage.etsy.com</a> - Doodling is a HUGE understatement for this shop! The artwork is so original and imaginitive - I'm sure you could find something that ANYONE would love in this shop.<br /><br />5. <a href="http://Glass2Class.etsy.com">Glass2Class.etsy.com</a> - This is another shop (full of stained glass items in varying styles and prices) where you could find something for almost anyone. Needless to say, I want pretty much everything in it.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-49026243741176669792009-04-21T17:37:00.000-07:002009-04-21T17:39:35.044-07:00Grace in Small Things 47.365[Sunday 3.22.09]<br /><br />1. Paisley<br /><br />2. Polka dots<br /><br />3. Playful cats who fall asleep on one another after tumbling around for 3 hours<br /><br />4. Pipe cleaners<br /><br />5. Pacific blue Swarovski crystalsLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-52314758951540971922009-04-21T17:30:00.000-07:002009-04-21T17:36:12.525-07:00Grace in Small Things 46.365[Saturday 3.21.09]<br /><br />1. I got to see a kitten get adopted today!<br /><br />2. We had an awesome thunderstorm yesterday (well, 4.20.09 anyway).<br /><br />3. I discovered that taking 95 home saves me about ten minutes on my commute.<br /><br />4. Our lake is once again full due to the return of the rainy season.<br /><br />5. I just hit the delete key, which took my whole stupid screen back, but when I hit forward, this was still here! Victory is mine!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-81984453974564669382009-04-19T17:15:00.000-07:002009-04-19T17:18:17.874-07:00Grace in Small Things 45.365[Friday 3.20.09]<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZiKyGISYNJQ2Ipjy_LTF7rFYaDlyJGXW5-iNYWhLc9QgD6jukXaVItDqii2JeqL0W3tevyZo05ZDehKlpBgQssYTk2hcpzCm5mdMztDBjS6lEXELe8dzJTiJPYfp2ltjjuPKO4DsQlc/s1600-h/gorgeous+sunset+2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZiKyGISYNJQ2Ipjy_LTF7rFYaDlyJGXW5-iNYWhLc9QgD6jukXaVItDqii2JeqL0W3tevyZo05ZDehKlpBgQssYTk2hcpzCm5mdMztDBjS6lEXELe8dzJTiJPYfp2ltjjuPKO4DsQlc/s320/gorgeous+sunset+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326561008690354626" border="0" /></a><br />1. That was the view from my front door the other night.<br /><br />2. It manages to include many of my favorite things, including<br /><br />3. palm trees,<br /><br />4. sunsets,<br /><br />5. and sky-wide rainbows.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-29956161381411998702009-04-19T17:12:00.000-07:002009-04-19T17:15:06.054-07:00Grace in Small Things 44.365[Thursday 3.19.09]<br /><br />1. I'm a month and a day behind on GiST, but I'm going to catch up.<br /><br />2. (Because I have a lot to be thankful for.)<br /><br />3. One hundred and thirty people attended my husband's grandfather's 90th birthday party.<br /><br />4. The drive up was totally worth it, because he was so happy and surprised!<br /><br />5. The weather that day was GORGEOUS, which worked out well because lots of people hung out outside.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-83832303931147793682009-04-19T17:00:00.000-07:002009-04-19T17:11:08.955-07:00Oh hi!*Ahem.* So! How are you? I'm just great, thanks.<br /><br />I was ignoring my shop for a little while, which, as it turns out, is NOT the best way to make sales. Motivation is less than forthcoming when sales get slow. Jewelry is so common on Etsy that it's hard to break into being a seller...Plus, I don't have a good bead store that's both close and in a good neighborhood. I could spend hours in Micheal's, but I don't want to feel like my things are the same as anyone else's. (Or that they could be easily recreated I guess.)<br /><br />I finally started working on some things, and I took pictures and listed a necklace and a pair of earrings today. I'm really happy with how both things came out; the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=23897454">earrings</a> are my take on a style that seems to be popular lately, and the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23898464">necklace</a> is an attempt to break out of my comfort zone.<br /><br />I've been so busy for the past few weeks - hopefully I'll be able to get back to writing here often, as well as adding things more frequently to the shop! :)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-57319850981935652192009-03-28T18:53:00.000-07:002009-03-28T19:13:28.569-07:00WoeAlas, I am woefully behind on Grace in Small Things. I hope no one minds if a post a bunch of them over the next few days. You guys are pretty forgiving, yes? And quiet. (Cough.)<br /><br />//<br /><br />I've posted a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22863203">few</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=22886754">new</a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=22924631">things</a> in the shop! I'm kind of, uh, running out of beads...There are definitely perks - it forces me to work with things that I've brushed over. But it also stifles creativity sometimes! Luckily, when I move back to NJ in a few months, I will be able to steal from my mom's stash. Mwahaha!<br /><br />//<br /><br />Did anyone do Earth Hour tonight? Dan and I turned off everything - computers, lights, tv - as well as the power strips. We read on the balcony by candlelight for the hour. It was quite lovely, although I think Florida summer is on its way back (not that I am complaining!). We turned a lot of stuff back on when we came in, but I'm trying not to feel too guilty about it and hoping that enough people participated to make a difference.<br /><br />//<br /><br />Back soon with more GiST!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-65750288690070559112009-03-28T18:43:00.000-07:002009-03-28T18:53:39.819-07:00Grace in Small Things 43.365[Wednesday 3.18.09]<br /><br />1. Beaded heart coasters<br /><br />2. The cat's disdain for They Might Be Giants<br /><br />3. The new setup in the office<br /><br />4. complete with the cat's bed under my desk.<br /><br />5. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - Leaving On A Jet PlaneLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-21781824769474426272009-03-22T14:19:00.000-07:002009-03-22T14:23:23.277-07:00Grace in Small Things 42.365[Tuesday 3.17.09]<br /><br />1. Happy birthday to my little sissy!<br /><br />2. I made friends with some new cats at the animal shelter.<br /><br />3. I honestly think I might have missed my calling because I love animals so much. However, it's nice to find another thing to be passionate about.<br /><br />4. Stickers<br /><br />5. 49-cent hamburgers at Mcdonald's on Wednesdays and SundaysLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-35115817677172205432009-03-22T14:15:00.000-07:002009-03-22T14:19:22.034-07:00Grace in Small Things 41.365[Monday 3.16.09]<br /><br />1. Animal shelter interviewer called me back!<br /><br />2. The loads of rain we've had this week<br /><br />3. Library books<br /><br />4. My shiny blue bicycle<br /><br />5. Me: Good news! Erin said she'll watch our (non-existent) baby when we go on our road trip!<br />Dan: Babe, you miss the <span style="font-style: italic;">cat </span>when we go to Disney for the night.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-31132126532653908532009-03-18T11:00:00.000-07:002009-03-18T11:16:47.318-07:00Cat LadyGuys! I had my second day of volunteering at the <a href="http://hspb.org">animal shelter</a> today. Want to meet some of the (adoptable!) cats that I worked with? Good!<br /><br />This is Cinnamon. He's super cute, and adorably shy. After we cleaned his cage and put new papers down for him, he immediately rustled them around and hid underneath them. (The crazed puppy that was yapping nearby probably didn't help! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A0100110&LOCATION=PBHS&searchtype=ADOPT&start=4&friends=1&samaritans=1&nosuccess=0&rows=10&imght=160&imgres=thumb&view=sysadm.v_web_2&bgcolor=EBEBEB&text=000066&fontface=verdana&fontsize=9&col_bg=99CC99&col_fg=000000&miles=200&shelterlist=%27PBHS%27&atype=&where=type_cat"><img src="http://www.petharbor.com/get_image.asp?RES=Detail&ID=A0100110&LOCATION=PBHS" oncontextmenu="return false" height="300" /></a><br /><br />Isn't Phoenix gorgeous?? He's a very handsome guy who loved chasing the broom as I swept underneath his cage. He's a little shy, but I think he'd be a great pet for a family with older kids or maybe senior citizens.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A0122460&LOCATION=PBHS&searchtype=ADOPT&start=4&friends=1&samaritans=1&nosuccess=0&rows=10&imght=160&imgres=thumb&view=sysadm.v_web_2&bgcolor=EBEBEB&text=000066&fontface=verdana&fontsize=9&col_bg=99CC99&col_fg=000000&miles=200&shelterlist=%27PBHS%27&atype=&where=type_cat"><img src="http://www.petharbor.com/get_image.asp?RES=Detail&ID=A0122460&LOCATION=PBHS" oncontextmenu="return false" height="300" /></a><br /><br />I'm pretty sure that her face says it all.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.petharbor.com/detail.asp?ID=A0167508&LOCATION=PBHS&searchtype=ADOPT&start=4&friends=1&samaritans=1&nosuccess=0&rows=10&imght=160&imgres=thumb&view=sysadm.v_web_2&bgcolor=EBEBEB&text=000066&fontface=verdana&fontsize=9&col_bg=99CC99&col_fg=000000&miles=200&shelterlist=%27PBHS%27&atype=&where=type_cat"><img src="http://www.petharbor.com/get_image.asp?RES=Detail&ID=A0167508&LOCATION=PBHS" oncontextmenu="return false" height="300" /></a><br /><br />Ok, I will spare you more cats...for now! :) More reports to follow, I'm sure!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-48066616795284198162009-03-15T23:11:00.001-07:002009-03-15T23:18:08.913-07:00TREASURYYou guys! Insomnia has at last paid off: I landed my first <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=46195">treasury</a>!<br /><br />For those who don't know, treasuries are just groups of items picked by members of <a href="http://etsy.com">Etsy</a>. They're a great way to a) get exposure for your shop, b) introduce you to new shops, and c) network with people across Etsy! I worked really hard on this treasury, and I think I did a pretty good job with the colors/layout. PLEASE check it out! Thank you so much! :)<br /><br />(Screen shots tomorrow!)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-75108891205736656522009-03-15T17:38:00.000-07:002009-03-15T17:42:02.957-07:00Grace in Small Things 40.365[Sunday 3.15.09]<br /><br />1. The glorious blue water of the (southern) Atlantic<br /><br />2. at a new-to-me beach<br /><br />3. with amazing rock formations<br /><br />4. that have been in the process of forming for who knows how many years.<br /><br />5. Also: abandoned sand castles.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-10883042814323926622009-03-15T17:30:00.000-07:002009-03-15T17:38:19.459-07:00Grace in Small Things 39.365[Friday 3/14/09]<br /><br />1. Pancakes for breakfast!<br /><br />2. The cat after a bath<br /><br />3. Orange Gatorade<br /><br />4. My two-strand necklace turned out how I hoped it would, which is always nice.<br /><br />5. Grocery shopping tomorrowLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-52731672895956228102009-03-15T11:09:00.000-07:002009-03-15T11:17:14.457-07:00Grace in Small Things 38.365[Friday 3/13/09]<br /><br />1. I woke up early!<br /><br />2. But then I went back to bed, where it was warm and cozy.<br /><br />3. A trip to the movies where no one around us talked/used their cell phone/acted as an in-house commentator!<br /><br />4. Diners<br /><br />5. Perfectly crispy baconLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371817590315221492.post-45430534616706310092009-03-15T11:01:00.001-07:002009-03-15T11:09:34.641-07:00Grace in Small Things 37.365[Thursday 3/12/09]<br /><br />1. The hubs made me a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, even though he didn't want any.<br /><br />2. He also came home early from work!<br /><br />3. <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/aveeno-lip.jpg">Aveeno chapstick</a>, which I got for Christmas<br /><br />4. <a href="http://www.lexulous.com">Lexulous</a><br /><br />5. House-hunting onlineLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03973530765308501682noreply@blogger.com0