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This was one of those weeks where I looked up and it was Friday. I feel oddly good and oddly frustrated by that. Not too much to share other than I’m super excited for the ampersand launch tomorrow morning! MAKE29 is proving to be quite the adventure and I am gathering my thoughts for a long post about what I have learned so far and the things I have had to change already. I picked this project because my business needed a jumpstart and OH MAN have I gotten it and then some.

Have a great weekend.

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20 responses to “around here.”

  1. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    I love that photo of you and Ellerie on the bed! It really is the sweetest when you share photos of her interacting with the people around her 🙂
    And I have to say, your breakfast nook looks like such a cute, inspiring spot! I hope I can have something like that in our new place once we finish building!

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  2. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    I know what you mean.. those weeks where the time gets just sucked right up by all there is to do, and you come to the end of the week going “It’s Friday already?!?”
    I look forward very much to hearing your thoughts on what you’re learning through Make29!!

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  3. Alyssa Avatar
    Alyssa

    I really look forward to your continued success with Make29! I would love to read about your thoughts so far and what you’ve changed. Also, what does Paul think about it all? Sending happy thoughts from Australia, xx

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  4. Natanya Avatar
    Natanya

    Looking forward to the MAKE29 post too. I’m ready for tomorrow’s sale – buying one for myself and one for a friend whose wedding present I’m super late on – I hope this special handmade gift will tie them over until I get my special handmade gift to them 😉

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  5. Charlotte Avatar
    Charlotte

    I also look forward to the launch of the ampersands! (Sounds like the title of a bad movie about aliens invading Earth.) But I had a question: I live in Belgium, so I was wondering if you ship overseas. I haven’t found an answer on your website, but maybe I overlooked it…?

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  6. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    Can’t wait to read your thoughts on Make29 and how it’s going so far.

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  7. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    It’s fun to see your everyday 🙂

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  8. abbeyviolet Avatar
    abbeyviolet

    I love ampersands SO much. SO excited for yours!

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  9. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I am so excited for the next installation of the Make29 series, I am getting an ampersand to add to my gallery wall! So loving that it’s wood and stained.. that’s my kind of aesthetic. 🙂 Also waiting impatiently to hear your thoughts on the business venture, I’m so interested in those kind of posts and how making your own rules works for your own business. Happy Friday!

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  10. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    Oh yeah, same question (to Germany) here! Although I was thinking about sorting out something else … I’ll be travelling California shortly so I was wondering if sending it to one of the places I’ll be at would make sense … or maybe sending it to my family in Canada? Anyways, as this is only month two of make29, I’d be super interested to know more about international shipping, too. I think it said something about adding it to my cart and then calculating shipping …? Maybe I’m getting something mixed up though.

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  11. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    such great photos! I’m loving seeing your make29 project! go girl!

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  12. Elise Avatar
    Elise

    Yes I ship internationally!

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  13. Elise Avatar
    Elise

    Yep! I ship internationally!

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  14. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    And, next month’s Make29 will launch on my birthday! (April 22) — super nerdy over here, excited about that!

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  15. April Avatar
    April

    I love the artwork/paintings on the walls particularly the ones in your bedroom. Do you plan to talk about them in a post or can you let us know how you created them.
    I always enjoy your horizontal snapshots of the week.

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  16. Donna M Avatar
    Donna M

    I just wanted to say that you are one of the few blogs I follow daily because you are such a breath of fresh air. For a new mum you have so much energy and enthusiasm, but are also so refreshingly honest and willing to share your journey. Your organisation posts have helped me a lot. Thank you 🙂

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  17. Welcome Home Taylor Avatar
    Welcome Home Taylor

    I feel the same way! All of a sudden it was Friday and I was like, “when the heck did that happen!?”. But, I’m actually pretty happy about that since this week was a blur of craziness.
    xoxo
    Taylor

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  18. Casie Avatar
    Casie

    I would love to hear what Paul thinks as well. And of course, your process and changes is with it!

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  19. Dancing Through Sunday Avatar
    Dancing Through Sunday

    beautiful home, I love the feel of the lounge room

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  20. Tyler Anne Avatar
    Tyler Anne

    I just love your photography!
    So pretty, so clean, so presh. 🙂

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