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Friday already.

I've got to say, doing these "around here" updates makes me feel like the weeks fly by. Somehow it's always Thursday afternoon again and I am looking through my iPhoto for photos OR wandering my house looking for things to snap. It was a good week. I wrote (and wrote and wrote) and took lots of photos for a feature next week. I made a clutch out of that pretty splotched fabric that I can't wait to share and started a needlepoint project because I'm totally nuts I have to use thread for the 27 materials. I also bought a drop cloth that I am going to attempt to dye and transform into a tablecloth…

And in the meantime, I made oodles of progress on my secret project. (Thank you, thank you for your patience as I've dragged this out forever. Not too much longer until I can share, I promise.) I'm letting my brain start to entertain ideas for what's next. We booked flights and made hotel reservations for the three weddings we'll be attending in the next seven weeks. I am worried I might blink and it will be the middle of September and then I think I'll take a nap.

Busy weekend ahead. Work. Work. Work. And a little work on the side. We'll undoubtedly watch six episodes of Battlestar Galactica. (It's too good, that show!) We'll BBQ. We'll go for a few runs. I'll fuss over the tomatoes. I'll read Game of Thrones book two. I have a brunch date in Santa Barbara on Sunday. We might go see Batman in iMAX. I'll wonder why on earth I decided to start a needlepoint project…

Sounds good. Rad, even. Happy Friday.

ps. thank you for your sweet comments and emails this week (and every week). The Internet is absolutely a force of good.

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27 responses to “around here.”

  1. Leah Buckley Avatar

    I love seeing all the projects that spill out of your brain. thanks for being wonderful!

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  2. Diana Avatar

    That fabric is really lovely! And congrats on your tomato harvest! Very exciting I’m sure.
    xo
    Diana
    http://unusuallylovely.com

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  3. Skye Avatar

    I love the photo of you gardening! Your weeks are always so full of fun projects. You are my number one source of creative inspiration. 🙂

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  4. JC Avatar
    JC

    You rock! Love this collection — and that needlepoint project looks awesome already!
    Have a great weekend!

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  5. Jessica Rodarte Avatar

    I am looking forward to seeing your finished “Rad” cross-stitched project. Is it tedious?

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  6. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    Awesome. The Rad c-s looks cool. You’re not nuts!
    Hang in there with Battlestar. My husband and I ended up watching those as well on Netflix and their use of the word “Frac” still cracks me up. Ingenious really.

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  7. elise blaha Avatar

    a bit! I have followed patterns in the past and that is much easier. This, when I am kinda making it up as I go takes a lot more thought. Not too difficult though. 🙂

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  8. elise blaha Avatar

    I know – too funny. we’re almost through season two and really loving it.

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  9. Madeleine Avatar
    Madeleine

    Did you enjoy reading Game of Thrones? I would enjoy hearing you opinions as someone who watched the TV series first. Incidentally, your reading A Song of Ice and Fire book two not Game of Thrones book 2. Sorry… I am a purist. It always struck me as odd they decided to name the whole series Game of Thrones when thats only the title of the first book and doesn’t allude to the end game (or how I envision these books panning out) in the way the proper series title does.

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  10. elise blaha Avatar

    My mistake! I have only seen season one, but I am loving the second book in the series.

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  11. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    omg..seeing your crossstitch project brought flashbacks of when I did that in my 20’s. I think I need to do it again! wonderful recap and sounds like you’ll be busy with work and fun 🙂

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    Allie

    I love these posts– and I’m literally BOUNCING in my seat to hear about what your next project is/the secret project. You’re so inspiring Elise! Thanks for keeping me going!

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  13. Heather Ferguson Avatar

    Ahh, love that cross-stitch! I really need to pick that hobby back up again someday; I loved it so. Thanks for the idea to just do a single word.

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  14. megan Avatar

    Those tomatoes look lovely – completely worth the fuss!

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  15. Jennifer Monroe Avatar
    Jennifer Monroe

    Received my awesome “Today is” stamp last week. It was my first fun mail in our first ever home! Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  16. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    Are you tie dying too? It must be in the air or something. I wanted to ask you if your taped desk allows you to scrapbook on it? Or do you use another area, or a cutting mat?

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  17. Brandy J Avatar
    Brandy J

    Glad you are liking book two…I was going to say if it gets a little ‘eh’ keep going, the story only gets better from there! I am having a hard time trudging through book five. Can’t wait to see how book three plays out on TV b/c I wasnt that excited by season two.

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  18. Michele H. Avatar

    ok…love that photo of you watering the plants! your hat…adorable! i totally need one of those as i sit and watch my girls swim:)
    btw…i think i’ve given up on the those stamps ever being delivered to my dad’s. darn postal service!!! however, i’ve been happily playing with the other set that you sent me and can’t wait for your fall release:)

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  19. J3SS1C4 Avatar

    Super inspiring photos! The cross stitch looks cool. I’ve been seeing it on instagram and think its awesome! I’m looking forward to the series you keep mentioning for next week, too!!

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  20. elise blaha Avatar

    I mostly use my desk for my computer and use other tables in my office for crafting. 🙂

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  21. Susan Lugar Avatar

    Thank your for so colorfully organizing what is pouring through your brain. Simply great!

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  22. Giuseppina Avatar

    I’m loving all of your projects! It’s super inspiring 🙂 I should use my summer to start making things too!

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  23. jessi Avatar

    My husband is obsessed with BSG. I cant quite get into it. Have you seen the clip from Portlandia where they watch it?? So stinkin funny! Love that show 🙂

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  24. elise blaha Avatar

    It took me a bit to get into it! 🙂 I have not seen that clip. I should!

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  25. Chrystina Avatar

    So excited to finally see what this project is 🙂

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  26. *Dream Weaver* Avatar

    Game of Thrones is awesomely addictive. I am at Book 4 and loving it. Watching the series makes it all the more alive for me 🙂 Happy reading, Elise!

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