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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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The best news is the secret is out the of the bag, so now I can say more normal stuff in these posts instead of ignoring the yellow and gray striped elephant in the room. I'm tired but so happy. I've got stuff to do and projects to finish and speadsheets to turn into real information and oh, so many posts to write. The end of the year brings with it so much wrap up and new goal setting ideas and truly, these are my favorite things to talk about. I love looking back and I really love looking forward. So get excited for a very hopping blog these next few weeks.

My copy of the Seafoam kit is scheduled to arrive on my doorstep TODAY. As in THIS DAY RIGHT HERE. Which makes today my Seafoam kit due day. It's going to be a home birth, but there will quite possibly a celebratory dinner and a large cocktail Shirley Temple tonight. I may cry. I will for sure start nervous laughing. My stomach is already in knots (and it's only Thursday evening). But once it's here I'll dance around and take some photos and get them up on the blog as soon as I can. So check back this afternoon if you're into that.

IMPORTANT SHOP NEWS : INTERNATIONAL FOLKS. This weekend is your last weekend to shop the shop until after the new year. I will NOT be shipping international orders after Monday 12/10 until the new year. AMERICAN FOLKS. You have an extra week. I will be closing the shop for everyone around 5pm PST Friday 12/14 and reopening it in early January. American folks, I can guarantee you Christmas delivery. International folks, I can no longer guarantee your packages will arrive before Christmas. So sorry about that.

Unrelated to that jazz, we find out next week if and where Paul got selected for residency! I'm working on a few super random projects like beeswax candles and turning all my project life quote cards into a free download for you all to use in 2013. I've got a quilt to finish, a cowl to finish (Mom, this one is yours!) and, of course, many more days before the new year to run miles. Life is full. Life is good. December, I love you.

And not to worry, I am getting enough sleep. Currently running on about ten hours a night plus naps when needed. It's awesome.

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30 responses to “around here.”

  1. orange gearle Avatar
    orange gearle

    Woo hoo! I’m excited about those quote cards! 🙂 Happy Seafoam kit due day!!! 🙂

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  2. Penny Avatar
    Penny

    You are so inspiring Elise! My day begins on the right foot with a cup of coffee and your blog. I can’t wait for SEAFOAM and am so appreciative that you are offering free quote cards. Glad you are feeling wel and getting rest.

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  3. Jess Avatar
    Jess

    I look forward to your post each morning – thought I’ve already been a work for an hour – I take a quick break around 8:30 to check it out. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Lauren Martin Avatar
    Lauren Martin

    Haha- I love your phrase “the yellow and gray striped elephant in the room”
    Too funny!

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  5. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    I love your glittery ornaments!!! I am also so, so thrilled that December is going so wonderfully for you. You should so glowy and happy, hehe!

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  6. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    Sleep! That DOES sound awesome. Although I won’t complain – the little guy has been sleeping so, so good at (and through the) night these last two weeks. And I’ve been telling loads of people and it hasn’t jinxed it yet. So. Yes. Sleep!

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  7. kris Avatar
    kris

    Love your quote cards–cant wait for the download. Looking forward to seafoam kit -yeah!

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  8. Skye Avatar
    Skye

    So you’re not tired of knitting after all! Thanks for the quote cards- really excited for those and for your Seafoam update! 🙂

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  9. Melissa Sharp Avatar
    Melissa Sharp

    I am taken aback by the tulip mug on your desk. That doesn’t look like you (to me). What’s the story. LOL

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  10. Ashly Avatar
    Ashly

    I am so excited to hear the Seafoam kit has arrived. It’s on my Christmas wish list, so I hope it’s available for purchase soon. You had me at the chevron! 😉
    PS-Congrats on the baby news, I can’t wait to see what fun things you do and take notes. I’m hoping my day comes soon!

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  11. Mandy Avatar
    Mandy

    Right there with ya Ashly….sweet sweet comment. The seafoam kit is on my wishlist too, I hope it’s available and doesn’t sell out! And the baby news is just fabulous, it’s fun in celebrating along with you Elise, you are so cute and inspiring!

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    Tere

    I love you Elise! I read your posts with excitement and a huge grin on my face! I’m excited and happy that you are so excited and happy!

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  13. Taylor Avatar
    Taylor

    Elise- where did you get that gorgeous grey blanket in photo #4 above? Love it!

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  14. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    hmmm. This is so funny – I have no idea how to respond. It is just a flowered mug that I had around the house that I decided to turn into a pen cup. Once on a conference call I filled in the red petals and green leaves with sharpies.

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  15. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Target, last Christmas. 🙂

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  16. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    I’m knitting a cowl for my mom for Christmas right now too! inspired by the first one you made. I haven’t picked up my needles in a long time but it’s the perfect pattern, easy and goes great with Christmas music and hot chocolate.

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  17. Alinor Avatar
    Alinor

    can’t wait to see your kit! decided to start PL in 2013 using it!

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  18. Marissa Avatar
    Marissa

    All of your recent news is.. uh-moz-ing! Congrats on baby. Congrats on the seafoam edition. And I won’t jinx it, so fingers crossed for Paul and residency!

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  19. Rae Avatar
    Rae

    I really like how you quietly worked the quote cards in the middle, like you didn’t know we’d all go “YAY YAY YAY!” when we read it. Well played.

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  20. Alyssa Joy Severin Avatar
    Alyssa Joy Severin

    Hi Elise! Oh my goodness. I discovered your blog last week from A Beautiful Mess, and I am so happy I did. I’m also from Sacramento (going to school in Rocklin right now) and your posts make me excited about crafty things and running (who would’ve thought?!) and so much more. Thank you for investing in your blog…it’s amazing how something like this can create such a cool community of people. Ps. I’m officially asking for the Seafoam kit for Christmas, and I am a little too excited about it. Blessings to you and your (growing) family!!

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  21. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    🙂 thank you so much!

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  22. Renae Avatar
    Renae

    Congrats on your big news this week! So happy for you two. I always look forward to reading your blog in the morning! Super excited to try Project Life with a kit next year, can’t wait to see your pictures!

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  23. krugthethinker Avatar
    krugthethinker

    I am so so so happy for you and Paul! I wish I had something more profound to say, but sometimes happiness is profound too 🙂

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  24. Nolwenn Avatar
    Nolwenn

    Can’t wait for the cards 🙂
    It is so emotional to recive your kit today. Do you realize how much it is waited for all over the world ? I hope Becky has lots and lots of it, or it will sold out fast ahah
    Take care

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  25. Emmy Avatar
    Emmy

    I am so jealous of your ability to sleep. I am 35 weeks now, and sleep is a rarity. Rest on the other hand is something I do often! Here’s to enjoying downtime!

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  26. Cate Avatar
    Cate

    Oh my…I’m so excited that your project life kit will be there soon! And I’m super excited that you’re making your quote cards for us!
    I love that about a month ago you were so over knitting and here you are knitting again. You’re a knitter now! We just sometimes need breaks. 🙂

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  27. TaraMcK Avatar
    TaraMcK

    Where have I been all week! Well ok – in my defence I’m sick and it’s exam week at college. So I missed the announcement so I am happy to add my congratulations to the pack! Very excited for the two of you congrats on Baby Cripe.

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  28. Jennifer Kolakowski Avatar
    Jennifer Kolakowski

    Elise-please don’t forget to share a knitting post! 🙂 I am DYING to know what all those knits are! And again, Congratulations!! I am SO excited for you…the birth of Seafoam and the birth of beautiful baby Cripe in the summer!!!!
    Jen K.

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  29. Kate aka stinkydudette Avatar
    Kate aka stinkydudette

    I have always asked you about those quote cards, and I’d be all over them for sure. Also, I have placed my order for Seafoam – the first kit that made my heart sing! Sweet!

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  30. Cheryl :) Avatar
    Cheryl :)

    Oh Elise, congrats on everything you’ve accomplished! So glad you are getting plenty of rest and can hardly wait to get my seafoam kit! Wish you and your family all the best!!!

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