Friday…again. Last weekend was the Queen Bee Market. Thanks for saying hi if you dropped by – so fun to meet a few of you and see familiar faces! It's was so good to get out of my box (as always!) but also a reminder (as always!) that my business is 99.9% online. (As always!)…

I am now one-sixth of the way through my MAKE29 crafting adventure. Two months down and ten to go. Because transparency is good, I want to write more today about this project…where it came from, what I think about it presently and where I see it headed. MAKE29 was conceptualized very quickly and originated from…

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I love washi tape. It’s so versatile. The pattern combinations and colors are endless. It seems like it’s sold everywhere. It’s not cheap, but it doesn’t break the bank either so it’s easy to collect. I use it all the time to decorate packages, close envelopes, secure stuff to my wall and wrap gifts. But…

Without a doubt this was the craziest, biggest year of our lives. A deployment, a new home, a growing business, a new residency and right in the very middle of it, a healthy baby girl. 2013, you were a beast. And I mean that in the very best way. Clicking on most of the photos…

At the beginning of the month I mentioned wanting to get more photos printed and on our walls. I didn't share this at the time, but in my head the plan was to get the huge prints framed for our dining area. I also wanted to add to our TV gallery wall (it's a work…

Nothing says "getting back into blogging" like writing down and sharing some goals for the month. Today marks six weeks since Ellerie was born. I have heard many times that six weeks post-baby is when things start to feel normal again and am so glad that seems to be true. I have found my groove.…

We are thrilled to introduce Ellerie Eve Cripe. Labor was long, humbling and tough, but thankfully, mama is recovering well and baby is healthy as can be. 7 lbs 9 oz / 21 inches / June 20 / 3:46pm

I am currently offering monthly sponsorship spots on eliseblaha.typepad.com. This blog has grown significantly since I started writing six years ago and really seen an increase in readership over the past year. I post on average 6-7 times a week with very consistent morning posts each weekday. While the overall focus of what I write…

urban outfitters woven rug, vilas dresser, liz lange for target maternity dress, quality montessori baby rattle, merrell barefoot running shoes, the marion house book DIY painted baskets. I've got awhile until I am running again, but the itch is back in big way and I'm going to consider that a good thing. Those running shoes…