tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-121181454515492212024-03-13T13:41:42.758-05:00aquafrolic...the wanderings of a creative mind...michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-8664181580627126472011-04-06T20:42:00.000-05:002011-04-06T20:42:28.767-05:00Oh, hello there...i know i've been absent for a while, but i have news! my blog can now be found <a href="http://www.ohgingersnap.blogspot.com/">here</a>. come follow me there!<br />
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-mmichelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-10380683274532420242010-10-27T15:33:00.003-05:002010-10-27T15:35:48.020-05:00**notice**if you purchased something from my closet raid, i want you to know that your items are being shipped tomorrow. sorry for the delay...running a restaurant means you work crazy hours, and unfortunately, i've been working the same hours as the united states postal service and could never seem to get there before they close up shop! (and believe me...i drove out there a few times only to catch them locking up...bummer!)<div><br /></div><div>for those of you who missed the chance to snag something, i'll be having another closet raid either later this week, or early next week, so stay tuned! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>em</div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-67986828995545195222010-10-14T19:59:00.028-05:002010-10-16T09:06:18.918-05:00raid my closetfor those of you who follow me on facebook or twitter, you are aware that i have recently done a huge purge of my wardrobe in an efforts to rid myself of things that i no longer get use from and to make room for some pretty new things. as i sat there, staring at a pile of clothes, shoes and various accessories, i started feeling that maybe i was jumping the gun a bit. i mean, it's not as if these things are out of style...or that they suffer severely from the wear and tear of being over loved. they are really quite nice. i'm just a sucker for shopping, and something about the fall season makes me want to shop shop shop. and i've vowed not to let anything else come into my house unless i get rid of something to make space. (no body likes a hoarder, right?) so i thought, "hey-i like clothes. i love shoes. and more than those things...i love a bargain. and i'm pretty sure other folks do too."<br /><div><br />so i'm giving you all the opportunity to raid my closet :)</div><br /><div>all prices are up for negotiation. if you are intersted in purchasing anything, or would like to negotiate a deal, email me at emjay0121(at)gmail(dot)com. happy shopping!</div><div><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">all measurements are taken flat</span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">**for international readers, you are welcome to shop too, however there will be a flat shipping rate of $15 for all clothing and a shipping estimate can be given for shoes. </span></em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>houndstooth fedora</div><div>urban outfitters<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOZynzVeEP7jMDBMAYVuCyjGPjlD2ESLXvzplBWCql7Sk4-kW0vUcqWFVEKyrpoiZSP2QOK74sHfexnVSoYtoyMTIJmS0mm-VPxAzMHaH766r4Kqeg2zCfIj3mjvJX2k18aggSUIJc1Q/s1600/Picture+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528086915994964482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOZynzVeEP7jMDBMAYVuCyjGPjlD2ESLXvzplBWCql7Sk4-kW0vUcqWFVEKyrpoiZSP2QOK74sHfexnVSoYtoyMTIJmS0mm-VPxAzMHaH766r4Kqeg2zCfIj3mjvJX2k18aggSUIJc1Q/s400/Picture+032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSaOWJWwKe8Vh60P2IY4rLAm9GEtVQk5km3Hjtk9_BZtYyi4mEonw8NPUSNv5UOekVbF9VUyRIbv2pzDCw0hZsCQfjD1DpYGo-7ZvZ5Uf6au2dUNkBZdgVEQ_YUa4mMFihhYrCSd0nUeM/s1600/Picture+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528086907470304930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSaOWJWwKe8Vh60P2IY4rLAm9GEtVQk5km3Hjtk9_BZtYyi4mEonw8NPUSNv5UOekVbF9VUyRIbv2pzDCw0hZsCQfjD1DpYGo-7ZvZ5Uf6au2dUNkBZdgVEQ_YUa4mMFihhYrCSd0nUeM/s400/Picture+033.jpg" border="0" /></a> $12 + $5 shipping<br /></div><div align="left"><br />chocolate suede calf boots</div><div align="left">steve madden</div><div align="left">these boots are so comfortable. they have a flat foot and come up right to the top of the calf. </div><div align="left">size 8.5</div><br /><div align="left"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528084612963167410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd49v71eEZCi1QcaiC7RVY0pPt4Skvycg3_BnszRe0WMsJNDSvLIe-Ig2DRx6GYzpAnM1erMU4OyBHtpsJ40am8CxDvHhAqieX2EnY0OTRUFjBkY4WjCXAetJdJ4JGamYBCANg2yBtKcs/s400/Picture+028.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBguqZY-04I0DEQaYA-Aqg9ruyNSH85UL6Nrwlex3xZ0aImM7U71GLYaspYN8s6hHzNKGASDkDPr2NTOJisScJRw_FlBT9AUQ_v-l8rt58JDemUUeusIRcgrCYxLqAOBl-hk7aLenyyw/s1600/Picture+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528085472793177522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBguqZY-04I0DEQaYA-Aqg9ruyNSH85UL6Nrwlex3xZ0aImM7U71GLYaspYN8s6hHzNKGASDkDPr2NTOJisScJRw_FlBT9AUQ_v-l8rt58JDemUUeusIRcgrCYxLqAOBl-hk7aLenyyw/s400/Picture+029.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span> <div></div><br /></div><div align="left">grey suede calf boots</div><div align="left">steve madden</div><div align="left">these are the same exact style as the chocolate pair above :)</div><div align="left">size 8.5</div><div align="left"></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-i4KkED-kiDD3jvtQSfeKQTEtWAsCzWgej6eg7UjnrmQp0d4ewXlp9Dx8DgMoebCad2xK8gPS_r9Uf-fC3OXnWdBj4qYE49fDsuR6VmHuRfglPAGKlxaB8_BLg1OvsIVi63OaR-M6XeM/s1600/Picture+030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528085468876272482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-i4KkED-kiDD3jvtQSfeKQTEtWAsCzWgej6eg7UjnrmQp0d4ewXlp9Dx8DgMoebCad2xK8gPS_r9Uf-fC3OXnWdBj4qYE49fDsuR6VmHuRfglPAGKlxaB8_BLg1OvsIVi63OaR-M6XeM/s400/Picture+030.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0Sj8mmC-MoyzCeAhyphenhyphenIfsuTP6_cB0Z_PBlcRoXz30gx7oYIPaa-H4uGcF9zpnaTEFvNIpSR_a-2zkSiOlpK65Bng3visIzBtZ6AZbjSvwF5El7uHoz58Z6h0hoWUk7UVk61DU8LH3qkg/s1600/Picture+031.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528085458397458706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0Sj8mmC-MoyzCeAhyphenhyphenIfsuTP6_cB0Z_PBlcRoXz30gx7oYIPaa-H4uGcF9zpnaTEFvNIpSR_a-2zkSiOlpK65Bng3visIzBtZ6AZbjSvwF5El7uHoz58Z6h0hoWUk7UVk61DU8LH3qkg/s400/Picture+031.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#000000;"></span> <div></div><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left">black suede platform pumps</div><div align="left">steve madden</div><div align="left">these shoes are hot. there is no other way to describe them. very comfortable pair of 4" heels! the toes look worn in the photo, but they are not. it's the way the light hits the suede. they've only been worn a handful of times. </div><div align="left">size 8.5<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528105939104977810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGoKab1pyKZ-GXbrS43tHVUO5stI6L96TxNKs84wm2nZBYgiU6eko633ZL_Ym5XYCEeSPvljCKVB54lP9aJeLBdkQV6VgKWntHnlwIUAxP3SOJWs0XkwHgBQgTXKL60BSHAxREDcBY68/s400/Picture+024.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uzsqLMR4xAJi4I7AzuzXO1ynITI8AxTQ95cxZ7tgI4To1H0t_1s_83wYg3OZRKJbkJqfsKsvmYN8g7QBdNjX02AWhlExFQwOd31E8GEqv5zRq0Z7qgv7ysJfSxyK4TGYpN6olpMpS0w/s1600/Picture+025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528083914243090258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8uzsqLMR4xAJi4I7AzuzXO1ynITI8AxTQ95cxZ7tgI4To1H0t_1s_83wYg3OZRKJbkJqfsKsvmYN8g7QBdNjX02AWhlExFQwOd31E8GEqv5zRq0Z7qgv7ysJfSxyK4TGYpN6olpMpS0w/s400/Picture+025.jpg" border="0" /></a>$45 + $5 shipping</div><br /><div align="left"><br />faux velvet ankle booties</div><div align="left">anne michelle</div><div align="left">these booties are so adorable. they have a pleating detail with a large bow on the ankle. so cute with a skirt/dress and tights</div><div align="left">size 8.5</div><br /><div align="left"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528081930920891218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7EzicFgHhG3xLGO3AyMHkpLBSoX7o4Iha6zYpuhf8NyWmYBqEEXDLiEB0jyLumPEYoqUc2tAUJZa-eNqhrPV_JSdCIuBjVgzKWd7DbUzn5qnHrR5cKVgkmdWhzcifilnuYuEM1rVJ0Q/s400/Picture+019.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528081929882413346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8nGWDuEmWH7rWmf_4Q6kx9WZE2DBPFMY9R0XrTlpXxr8nJtmelpzK_irqbRULrLB-XH-pm5UgPXOBMdg2laNRT7kiLY68LDS9ZlcYElEaxydsvPnxcdR4iMWMzL22UmEuz10KKS_mPU/s400/Picture+020.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfCm7yzi9BbrKwfAEqz7BmtUofex6vD-4ujPM7t_8QZRYJVCv8dLWwhxndh9_l_DbU1lM_H0u9lok5yAmrZLV6tb19EEbBdib6ZdMnbu6Gmk_ap4cgtxjuVGZrRIgzCeWDfCW-4wboyI/s1600/Picture+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528082585582626642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfCm7yzi9BbrKwfAEqz7BmtUofex6vD-4ujPM7t_8QZRYJVCv8dLWwhxndh9_l_DbU1lM_H0u9lok5yAmrZLV6tb19EEbBdib6ZdMnbu6Gmk_ap4cgtxjuVGZrRIgzCeWDfCW-4wboyI/s400/Picture+021.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrrXuHnla8ZJA_IQoi-Iw5QTbpzWKG2IqbVsl7BB0Vpae1q9AaXz06-BzbEiqXhcBFT-8iiqGSMuOfO4_VyJthT4qgZEUp8nTmJYPjEGN5ecuSfRUR18B__vtlG72BoMFZt61iP3dhTI/s1600/Picture+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528082581393646946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrrXuHnla8ZJA_IQoi-Iw5QTbpzWKG2IqbVsl7BB0Vpae1q9AaXz06-BzbEiqXhcBFT-8iiqGSMuOfO4_VyJthT4qgZEUp8nTmJYPjEGN5ecuSfRUR18B__vtlG72BoMFZt61iP3dhTI/s400/Picture+022.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD<br /></span><div></div><br /><div align="left">green loafers</div><div align="left">soda</div><div align="left">these loafers have been loved very dearly. they are the prettiest green and have a cute buckle across the toe.</div><div align="left">size 8.5<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHk7-h8fdGocvTyoDjn0Z3X7-DC3qMfbPBb6fAHC9tLyMQuCngiRsmH9aEYlnNa24A_3K0kCO_6-SRzab88nuQoegpK_8C2dk-XMVGgr_AluvzHigfvyqsn802AcYeWfGDqN9Kmo747s/s1600/Picture+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528081940660733554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHk7-h8fdGocvTyoDjn0Z3X7-DC3qMfbPBb6fAHC9tLyMQuCngiRsmH9aEYlnNa24A_3K0kCO_6-SRzab88nuQoegpK_8C2dk-XMVGgr_AluvzHigfvyqsn802AcYeWfGDqN9Kmo747s/s400/Picture+018.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span> <div align="center"></div><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD<br /></span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">purple moccasins</div><div align="left">prettiest jewel tone with cream stitching and a little bow on each toe.</div><div align="left">size 8.5<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528081278709485890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jJ59EWoHQX-bHhH_kHuT810TiNZDV71bJ3nrc1_h8NEWRQrEco9wWYWQEMK7_LKWwRQo-z5-j27SkogLHmWMKG9enmiTJ2Dx4tisqH2Vj5ic9FC46yVEhMBAe8X3P9vcLqkfDwfpnow/s400/Picture+017.jpg" border="0" /><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span><br /></div><div align="left">teal, grey and navy strapless dress</div><div align="left">ric rac (via anthropologie)</div><div align="left">this dress is adorable. the colors are great, it's made from a heavy jersey type fabric, so it's breathable and very comfortable. it has the cutest navy and silver buttons down the bust, a button and zipper closure in the back, and my favorite feature...pockets! sweatheart neckline and a pencil skirt with grey band at the waste.</div><div align="left">size medium</div><div align="left">bust: 15 in</div><div align="left">waste: 14.5 in</div><div align="left">hips: 20 in</div><div align="left">length: 27 in<br /></div></div><div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528080724734518466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggs9Ayfyx26jjyjCsx7llEpeonixmZ30sUWKQjaJQMS8SebKrZ7rMROuTfST_gYhQd00dpTXwSrMwab1TjoFRxyjcUK3k7uEb9WNTwwWSNKZAez9z5KKt5YZ5icHDV304GBmctXp0vfgs/s400/Picture+013.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4txM-u3CZCaukKZFf9hnz_JVVntMoryYwjwkcp5iE_XEo4PqHAGAvdYpUhIZhkfL0rWEPMdQh98tfwi5dnfKthqke0hEP8e_pP2cwN3ZXa-WK6VISRiYzy14D89L_bpGVCkgvCbZOUw/s1600/Picture+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528081296200216098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4txM-u3CZCaukKZFf9hnz_JVVntMoryYwjwkcp5iE_XEo4PqHAGAvdYpUhIZhkfL0rWEPMdQh98tfwi5dnfKthqke0hEP8e_pP2cwN3ZXa-WK6VISRiYzy14D89L_bpGVCkgvCbZOUw/s400/Picture+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0GmgwWogZjCdVZ4WC9W4TBqWJ0Mv7k0NUhQll_WJEmolq4RR47qxa5vi8PepYNYOQHfoID697XNlrXFnYZWKyQKOmpP9dT1mAi1gRPQ-g0qcijAdlvvmycuktcmOlt0DQ_5SYX3jkso/s1600/Picture+016.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528081284855377506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0GmgwWogZjCdVZ4WC9W4TBqWJ0Mv7k0NUhQll_WJEmolq4RR47qxa5vi8PepYNYOQHfoID697XNlrXFnYZWKyQKOmpP9dT1mAi1gRPQ-g0qcijAdlvvmycuktcmOlt0DQ_5SYX3jkso/s400/Picture+016.jpg" border="0" /></a>$50 + $5 shipping<br /></div><div></div><br /><div align="left">plaid button down house dress</div><div align="left">BDG (via urban outfitters)</div><div align="left">pretty bold colors in everyone's favorite pattern...plaid! the dress buttons all the way down. looks so great loosely belted with tights and flats or socks and riding boots.</div><div align="left">size large</div><div align="left">bust: 20 in</div><div align="left">waste: 18 in</div><div align="left">hips: 20 in</div><br /><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528080151950703202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVldGUhgujcq3_zCjEHEqH2vgZj-EKEfsrZ9UmTbRGjmUEUuSc7_TtPofcHr-n81fvrDVFJ7wTaJbvj63c3b-R-5xlZLO1_jx56ex3JWPJtvtQB0TReCPXuPX6b-cFJ3BD9UNBZ0ICGt0/s400/Picture+010.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPLlz7GAip3O6-mb0sUg5ie22YAylyCaiSLewJxbvYWSFPsO3UdMUvsztaxy1djsnVUhSE3EIXbOLDuCiymgXJvH3F3NXbPmLE0hxIlIBTj_P8hkpfi0mUtqEkMKU5FBCfJUrs54FF1xo/s1600/Picture+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528080727756760450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPLlz7GAip3O6-mb0sUg5ie22YAylyCaiSLewJxbvYWSFPsO3UdMUvsztaxy1djsnVUhSE3EIXbOLDuCiymgXJvH3F3NXbPmLE0hxIlIBTj_P8hkpfi0mUtqEkMKU5FBCfJUrs54FF1xo/s400/Picture+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span><br /></div><br /><div align="left">TMD v-neck tee</div><div align="left">truly madly deeply (via urban outfitters)</div><div align="left">TMD v-necks are the epitomy of stylish comfort. the loose fitting tees hang just the right way and are so figure flattering. i have them in literally 10 different colors and wear them at least 3 times a week. for real. this one has a really cool bird/peacock motif.<br />size large</div><br /><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528079437919028882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDgbDuBJkFYO1cPVQwvaB-R5htV5WOJin8khXBN4pM9Scv6v9RDN3rDmPVAbOLN4JJJXb2-AVHhExhseq4CJ8f65LJlo59Ho_thWPwxLHCo3vAMMlfd442MQCrrQ06jmbcRjOcSMvIoE/s400/Picture+008.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_Qr4njzXYk2xpDdhgOZADLm9H7uvzsIxvQ5qLF5g7vlQ0gh4bNrxoK3zW44Z9xuR5pOxM_-xvpZTTNXX2AaOlAG33C81foMCmPRAuoaiqJRBnFKWEo3BynqfYZJWv_FKx5JAhYrvmZQ/s1600/Picture+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528080157679667346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_Qr4njzXYk2xpDdhgOZADLm9H7uvzsIxvQ5qLF5g7vlQ0gh4bNrxoK3zW44Z9xuR5pOxM_-xvpZTTNXX2AaOlAG33C81foMCmPRAuoaiqJRBnFKWEo3BynqfYZJWv_FKx5JAhYrvmZQ/s400/Picture+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span> <div align="center"></div><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span><br /></div><div align="left">green and cream striped button down</div><div align="left">silence and noise (via urban outfitters)</div><div align="left">loose fitting button down made of the softest cotton. muted green and cream vertical strips</div><div align="left">size large</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVHuL4KBDeTrW0NMWg5Fcyb2DBqhbsjVGE94SkEpNk8IqCpw1770jDjo8QF9233KPmqob4wa8nS7QQ30WeWJETiCg3hqu2BS74YxXAHm_Bt03YqH_CuK4TSzRNfIYNLmsWO2JZ8ksUdg/s1600/Picture+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528079449804690322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVHuL4KBDeTrW0NMWg5Fcyb2DBqhbsjVGE94SkEpNk8IqCpw1770jDjo8QF9233KPmqob4wa8nS7QQ30WeWJETiCg3hqu2BS74YxXAHm_Bt03YqH_CuK4TSzRNfIYNLmsWO2JZ8ksUdg/s400/Picture+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-A0lVSoKn8KuDwkXbeL_mjw-I5wU16M6IjkfjjiDBvAExMSTiFTjCKFKw47hAbZ903igp0YCXZ2vP57Ug9Ig_hVnCOrc7o0okAoDW9OCY2T_upPT-yvCuHGHC99FaBfQb3WenP2v5QQ4/s1600/Picture+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528079439248364274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-A0lVSoKn8KuDwkXbeL_mjw-I5wU16M6IjkfjjiDBvAExMSTiFTjCKFKw47hAbZ903igp0YCXZ2vP57Ug9Ig_hVnCOrc7o0okAoDW9OCY2T_upPT-yvCuHGHC99FaBfQb3WenP2v5QQ4/s400/Picture+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">wool and lace tunic</div><div align="left">kimchi blue (via urban outfitters)</div><div align="left">this bark colored tunic is great pair with dark skinny jeans and heels (or boots!). the body is made from wool, and the sleeves are a pretty intricate lace. </div><div align="left">size medium (actual measurements will be posted tomorrow)<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJmMk_3DU6kZzdJEBdmS1roCgbmSkxJJt77D-obsDFh7eba6z6f38JPzZRq_4KqUAP5m6viHDDWJVuI3qzYtgVc51UIE-yNQj2xq5B6qRVBr87POaiM30qh2HNCXl53S_35JO4W9qSUVE/s1600/Picture+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528078886591849842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJmMk_3DU6kZzdJEBdmS1roCgbmSkxJJt77D-obsDFh7eba6z6f38JPzZRq_4KqUAP5m6viHDDWJVuI3qzYtgVc51UIE-yNQj2xq5B6qRVBr87POaiM30qh2HNCXl53S_35JO4W9qSUVE/s400/Picture+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-A4Si0NfPjBh51VXmUBEgCmZLMXpDh6jDC5UaJvgHYtiylM-MZSTbj4_jAV1PnZpAkJl2qlRXxii5lJadkI38ZN-xs6CplHluwEINYM7j6pJy3oQAapcsiJ-qRRuAlaFxQeb7Kz0RgLg/s1600/Picture+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528078888777795826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-A4Si0NfPjBh51VXmUBEgCmZLMXpDh6jDC5UaJvgHYtiylM-MZSTbj4_jAV1PnZpAkJl2qlRXxii5lJadkI38ZN-xs6CplHluwEINYM7j6pJy3oQAapcsiJ-qRRuAlaFxQeb7Kz0RgLg/s400/Picture+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></div><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><div align="left">cornflower blue racerback with eyelet lace</div><div align="left">tiny (via anthropologie)</div><div align="left">this tank is so interesting. it has a ruched racer back and an eyelet lace ruffle over the left shoulder. looks great paired with a cardigan!</div><div align="left">size medium</div><div align="left">bust: 17.5</div><div align="left">waste: 15.5</div><div align="left">length: 23 in</div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeYlUbqWU4vrYOOGJ81FQjxRP4c_QtnMATD0qPORZp0iVJx63S0IYiVyikJAkmGpKK0Sm_4iq535Ip8wuJ5JLz68yTE_vUaGtVvDOuZrGDo1qSOc96vOZC7MXVsCICNIvvU6GzDpRqkN0/s1600/Picture+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528078877254904450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeYlUbqWU4vrYOOGJ81FQjxRP4c_QtnMATD0qPORZp0iVJx63S0IYiVyikJAkmGpKK0Sm_4iq535Ip8wuJ5JLz68yTE_vUaGtVvDOuZrGDo1qSOc96vOZC7MXVsCICNIvvU6GzDpRqkN0/s400/Picture+005.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528076188659015362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4TF4YTKkpD8ixzyZCaLSllwE8jC_IbtOCfK2cON9xtrbAXxdYAPVOxmb02sHoCfmTLGwGE8bYdddfi_zmTX23sf_lzh4ocDCCjEZ3w3A6Odp5RyD5FMQ6TSoL9RocgrG7qZ69nyAanU/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span></div><div align="left"><br />blue cotton sundress</div><div align="left">kimchi blue (via urban outfitters)</div><div align="left">royal blue sundress with a v-neck adn cap sleeves. hits me right at the knee. it has a pretty embroidered detail down the front center and three buttons up the back. looks great with flat sandals</div><div align="left">size large</div><div align="left">bust: 18 in</div><div align="left">waste: 16 in</div><div align="left">hips: 20.5 in</div><div align="left">length: 36 in</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MGOwbOTtUSlyLGIQYcwpwVXkQXhIu6vNHp9iAzo0NVB4VZyI_KaiQAWcoIQy_28tOBeh_4_gcPjChWflAlIlMnnH3rN0ayqprcKxcBMn8EnJC-65YIWq_6K07-SZmvd5djZYQidcnTM/s1600/image.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528077604122837826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MGOwbOTtUSlyLGIQYcwpwVXkQXhIu6vNHp9iAzo0NVB4VZyI_KaiQAWcoIQy_28tOBeh_4_gcPjChWflAlIlMnnH3rN0ayqprcKxcBMn8EnJC-65YIWq_6K07-SZmvd5djZYQidcnTM/s400/image.jpeg" border="0" /></a> $20 + $5 shipping<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="left">cream trumpet skirt</div><div align="left">viola (via anthropologie)</div><div align="left">this cream trumpet skirt has pretty crocheted stripes all around the sides. hits right at the knee. looks great paired with the teal turtleneck listed below and brown flats</div><div align="left">size medium</div><div align="left">waste: 14 in</div><div align="left">hips: 20 in</div><div align="left">length: 33 in</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaM0xcE-yiXz6sE35tRe321b06J7L6_VbTO6ZJpWqXCnwW2Ki0oC3tXN5GTmAyCqW2tkHU5xr-YDc5MvOeFfU7HumMdYexnliPL_Vaz3-EUhxMDN1G37HfEVQ3D4gjUoSBCHFkvvjD_B8/s1600/Picture+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528077588991861426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaM0xcE-yiXz6sE35tRe321b06J7L6_VbTO6ZJpWqXCnwW2Ki0oC3tXN5GTmAyCqW2tkHU5xr-YDc5MvOeFfU7HumMdYexnliPL_Vaz3-EUhxMDN1G37HfEVQ3D4gjUoSBCHFkvvjD_B8/s400/Picture+002.jpg" border="0" /></a> $20 + $5 shipping<br /></div><br /><div align="left">maroon sweater sheath dress</div><div align="left">kimchi blue (via urban outfitters)</div><div align="left">this is a loose fitting sheath dress. it has a v-neck line and 3/4 length sleeves that hit just below the elbow. comes down right at the knee and looks great paired with congnac colored knee boots and along lariat style necklace or vintage chains</div><div align="left">size large</div><div align="left">bust: 18 in</div><div align="left">waste: 18.5</div><div align="left">hips: 20 in</div><div align="left">length: 33 in</div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0SXJto-p2CyK6VV8rhwQ6NU9H84qnu7nqwhqQR1lVN8z6jbyjN_6VnV713M2Sk902qKwVZwMhButhnsRTsnjNo3EtOc69fItpuejizRB0RBHgHn37Vr_pyl6_TzZ3YQRKoJHK2oqn44/s1600/Picture+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528077594112222626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0SXJto-p2CyK6VV8rhwQ6NU9H84qnu7nqwhqQR1lVN8z6jbyjN_6VnV713M2Sk902qKwVZwMhButhnsRTsnjNo3EtOc69fItpuejizRB0RBHgHn37Vr_pyl6_TzZ3YQRKoJHK2oqn44/s400/Picture+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> $25 + $5 shipping<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="left">muted teal turtleneck shirt</div><div align="left">ric rac (via anthropologie)</div><div align="left">thin cotton turtleneck with cap sleeves in a pretty muted jewel tone. looks great with jeans and boots or with the cream wool skirt listed above</div><div align="left">size large</div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyxvySpSoYl_rQglRq7kdN7VUbo9TvSWwc76j_MrjBYPOfSa9z9qopndNHJrCsaDMpvq1U5HtFHgcb3iQjGcLaqpeBaZmUDBIzx7fJ3k12j4NGlnx5vRL93gAJcGSst0nwqwbHIYZMcc/s1600/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528077009004249026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyxvySpSoYl_rQglRq7kdN7VUbo9TvSWwc76j_MrjBYPOfSa9z9qopndNHJrCsaDMpvq1U5HtFHgcb3iQjGcLaqpeBaZmUDBIzx7fJ3k12j4NGlnx5vRL93gAJcGSst0nwqwbHIYZMcc/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /></a> $12 + $5 shipping<br /><br /></div><div align="left">navy blue grecian dress</div><div align="left">navy blue grecian style dress made from a synthetic fabric with cream stitching detail lining all hemlines. i've worn it with sandles in the summer and with the grey calf boots listed above in the winter</div><div align="left">size medium </div><div align="left">bust: 19 in</div><div align="left">waste: 12.5 in (with elastic, so it stretches to fit a larger waste size)</div><div align="left">hips: 20 in</div><div align="left">length: 33 in</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528076449459338770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKTHcY6lV1NNqyt9y6jxMLZK2VluRRs2VEp9wlsVhAqEURnFU0L0rt6viv21VeiZhIbufU_r0HYIGdvcwCPAP_WAdTfHB1ZI7x0PW7rD0AHwzM6g9FoIXpKMSpDKEYV0xiiYxSLdce-I/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiligN-96bF6vevEwdvmNdiHW6Reebk-k4rFpnf5LFpMZPlOCKEU2ye_nXtRHXRlblaUrPEBpcY35671wQmgnJo7q4Xw2mxu29zDORYPovS-NqwWxbOeONdIFqv-eVrtpwp3AJb7x9Up-Y/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528076814132447922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiligN-96bF6vevEwdvmNdiHW6Reebk-k4rFpnf5LFpMZPlOCKEU2ye_nXtRHXRlblaUrPEBpcY35671wQmgnJo7q4Xw2mxu29zDORYPovS-NqwWxbOeONdIFqv-eVrtpwp3AJb7x9Up-Y/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-a2bJB3l7PjyltvEcZl8i1jMGyHT4CH3mcuNp81BHGhHC_NU_iz5ZKmFOVVT9JFp_ve6L6RwoDN6s5XyvgsYYzS0BJS2UYdBnqk7_iCaf22s_WixVtELb5y8d0BKeMme1rhS2dMBZ5Z0/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528076626384467234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-a2bJB3l7PjyltvEcZl8i1jMGyHT4CH3mcuNp81BHGhHC_NU_iz5ZKmFOVVT9JFp_ve6L6RwoDN6s5XyvgsYYzS0BJS2UYdBnqk7_iCaf22s_WixVtELb5y8d0BKeMme1rhS2dMBZ5Z0/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span></div><div><br /><div align="left">once again, if you guys are intersted in purchasing anything, or would like to negotiate a deal, email me at emjay0121(at)gmail(dot)com</div><br /><div align="left">xo</div><div align="left">em</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-71195366873265074472010-10-08T12:37:00.004-05:002010-10-08T12:47:58.822-05:00i am woman...hear me roar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgqyYi6uwzoqUUsRiNpx2Gio1l9SQEZRdYKAqnW7oAeAtKuA2bqt7AtPuFIRmy49V7ThA0Uqrf-CxMvoJSxoUXPE6pwxHvD8-VPfgrdS2KsIxy-k8MYQyy0d30Sd1cvUhJbMJ2JDJ8y4/s1600/rosie_the_riveter.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525732296376913826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgqyYi6uwzoqUUsRiNpx2Gio1l9SQEZRdYKAqnW7oAeAtKuA2bqt7AtPuFIRmy49V7ThA0Uqrf-CxMvoJSxoUXPE6pwxHvD8-VPfgrdS2KsIxy-k8MYQyy0d30Sd1cvUhJbMJ2JDJ8y4/s400/rosie_the_riveter.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>so today i'm building a fence. </div><div></div><br /><div>sort of.<br /></div><div>ok, really i'm repairing a fence. but it invovles shopping for lumber, cutting lumber, using a belt sander, drilling pickets to some 2x4s...in my book, this is building a fence. maybe not from scratch, but we'll go with it.<br /></div><div>the folks at home depot gave me some pretty funny looks and a few "do you need some help young lady?" to which i reply, "no thank you. i've got this." i mean, come on...have they never seen a woman load up a cart with lumber? sheesh! (although i was thinking as i walked out "damn, i should have worn makeup or fixed my hair or something. i'm feeling pretty butch right about now")</div><div></div><br /><div>there really is something to be said about the feeling one gets when they accomplish a daunting task. one of the biggest things that folks should know about me is that i consider nothing impossible. and if you think that i can't do something, you can bet your ass that i'm going to prove you wrong.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>so with that said, i will finish cooking my lunch (pasta with a rich butter and herb sauce) and then i will strap on my big girl boots and go build my fence :)</div><div></div><div>-em</div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-19068667906245971162010-09-27T12:22:00.003-05:002010-09-27T12:37:46.355-05:00happy monday :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nt1IUvcsiffIByOhm6ZQwMscblR6OOe_g96mpQ8r3zCA9U35EYDx20eEYmuaSCE-d6aKZtrJlBB4vXXTIVH9M1R3LYEt5RtZDV9FoXbUbg2SgAC8BiQuhqdO3WrmcKE-0ESIOLeCOvw/s1600/blog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nt1IUvcsiffIByOhm6ZQwMscblR6OOe_g96mpQ8r3zCA9U35EYDx20eEYmuaSCE-d6aKZtrJlBB4vXXTIVH9M1R3LYEt5RtZDV9FoXbUbg2SgAC8BiQuhqdO3WrmcKE-0ESIOLeCOvw/s400/blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521648827729776146" border="0" /></a>i woke up to a crisp 65 degree morning, and as of 12:30 in the afternoon, the temp hasn't risen above 70 :) i know that it's not going to last, and that in a few short days we'll be back to the 95 degrees before 11 am thing, but i can't help but soak it in and enjoy this little taste of fall for as long (or as short) as it lasts. now will someone let mother nature know that we don't want too many of these little teases before the real thing?<br /><br />i hope you all are enjoying your monday...here is my verb list for the day:<br /><br />spinning: "turn on the bright lights" by interpol<br /><br />nomming: mushroom burger on honey wheat flat bread<br /><br />doing: my hair. yay for multitasking<br /><br />what's yours?<br /><br />emmichelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-59112859729430738562010-09-23T23:19:00.007-05:002010-09-24T00:06:18.245-05:00today i...wore: <div><div><div><div><div></div><div>white a-line sundress</div><div>gray knit cardigan</div><div>cowboy boots</div><div>various necklaces from my sister's jewlery box (teehehe)</div><div> </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuY_s0A1vF6REz0Qm-soFQ80LyOyyIIzrQDjVth1NxXMgXWjv0Hei-1d132qzwLQBXyqj_A6K3T_7O1-E4UH_uV3xqOQyNRcONsyIUdn0nTVdUGFQP8UuUn83Tdm6rtlO8_qt_EYjFZ8/s1600/Picture+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520332460319084482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuY_s0A1vF6REz0Qm-soFQ80LyOyyIIzrQDjVth1NxXMgXWjv0Hei-1d132qzwLQBXyqj_A6K3T_7O1-E4UH_uV3xqOQyNRcONsyIUdn0nTVdUGFQP8UuUn83Tdm6rtlO8_qt_EYjFZ8/s400/Picture+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVpXJZweYHENZ7k-LgWm1jwheWFHf9EAkJzyYWXXF37hIOAk2GchHP-1il79d7C6v0HIWnrPw7IAKu13bqwPsnyN2EUTdmhf2XYWzTSNfvRks4NZSKl3sphGSOWXssZM5boYqrNNyBlo/s1600/Picture+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520332455112156162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVpXJZweYHENZ7k-LgWm1jwheWFHf9EAkJzyYWXXF37hIOAk2GchHP-1il79d7C6v0HIWnrPw7IAKu13bqwPsnyN2EUTdmhf2XYWzTSNfvRks4NZSKl3sphGSOWXssZM5boYqrNNyBlo/s400/Picture+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />ate:</div><div><div></div><div>beef stew (made from scratch by yours truly)</div><div>oh, and king's hawaiian bread and brownies :)<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh7-GPm0liqL5AVKE-ZhzrhfSljp0GM4LlY3ofRcdO-_lEEUphze1qTOYKOSBHmaxXYv9iVawmEbCy74PfQMtH3qXTfxkoHkhADzjuTPiFcxFcXNoN2xgbjAYKRsy7-4jC90C2DAe65w/s1600/Picture+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520332440014120626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh7-GPm0liqL5AVKE-ZhzrhfSljp0GM4LlY3ofRcdO-_lEEUphze1qTOYKOSBHmaxXYv9iVawmEbCy74PfQMtH3qXTfxkoHkhADzjuTPiFcxFcXNoN2xgbjAYKRsy7-4jC90C2DAe65w/s400/Picture+012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />listened to:</div><div></div><div>jenny & johnny. all. day. long. </div><div>the vinyl is so pretty...its clear! not to mention, it comes with the entire album on cd as well, so i could listen while i ran errands too :)<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZX6efL6qHLCVKYWWrlk056pqfklwyege18TM68jQv_jxa6frSr18DQXn7tkE9PWUVmGtdooZLxLUCLqRCNHUSzk3n-G0BjGBHSDBTSJ_owdL36zWSWzCOWc9G5aLuCjDkcu1h7e2FPQA/s1600/Picture+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520332435555902930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZX6efL6qHLCVKYWWrlk056pqfklwyege18TM68jQv_jxa6frSr18DQXn7tkE9PWUVmGtdooZLxLUCLqRCNHUSzk3n-G0BjGBHSDBTSJ_owdL36zWSWzCOWc9G5aLuCjDkcu1h7e2FPQA/s400/Picture+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />watched:</div><div>the new big bang theory. i think sheldon's girlfriend was played by blossom. weird.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520334841406069394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnTysN9NMWzXun8VTeqbL6w8_74RRCmeQaIu5jIPAi8OzRpvcD9YJKozijYILrUVQiUKQF4wyDepySQU2ekNGMnc8VgGEjcNEpimoc2iMCyiY9d6OSHTcmMf6_VbZQcO7R3yJClK6MTw/s400/big-bang-theory-pilot-episode-photo.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br /><div>purchased:</div><div>bdg cigarette jeans and kimchi blue tstrap heels from urban...</div><div>and the aformentioned j&j vinyl </div><div><br /> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520338455023043538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcP7hV_QDaCykGmnDzc0x_hp4vT9N3gqmmrKYGsbHsPkqYGoY8H1yOuNKO9OJc1eXcJYfJoeh0aGxPOJ5o5qmOrbbDN5eAn_8aubCwo2atz_2QS2X9ZNWvhkTVMP4a1fKeEEucwIysfI/s400/jeans.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHr7FwG4skis1KzcNUstshcRCnmfUNxMbu6a2YhP8KqmXRNYvbVA4NsEpHJ_I6-MBjFNsQeGABPpOFRkeboMTtyynFMrhYSsAAdKnmxdNXbYDSobbhBDFccidxwEF64OtRSj2tkwt94gg/s1600/jeans.jpg"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520338455598667890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtmBVvHsMZq1KRmVvODqjb1oz3uMM1PmOSh-NMgyUjGmb9UxOsyrv1HbjvjmVoNf2zvX06fyBW-Oewi3ilARB2CZvqSXZMXZZ-uq_HqjTvcbKKzKpYukmUoAd3Oi0asBB4EoPwlgrn24/s400/shoe.jpg" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCD48NocQ6oSvIsPp_i57IOI7pdlkjGLtZYzROKpZX7tgbPCddZkHSjAGcohu8y9L1fvEfoSwmoKtb3tNQgSciuujyRQJn9Bi8yWRZSPdagSXyaMQcR90Ym4iEDAAXdITAYooYkDBziM/s1600/shoe.jpg"></a>day dreamed about:</div><div>spending week (and a half!) with these two great folks...i love them so much</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520341314840914130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGBvVrwBY55hU-nBy05IMzYmPyYykH5iDtAvsNevukjjGBbO2sAACO-lDtQ3BWhsmA3QBcNWenb3_Qixmww30QJDbY_XgICVtw1kOBsvcZe2Eu9SQs9pfq6zCJ5OskDEdCG6nsjkWsKv0/s400/photo-811.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><br />goodnight friends :)</div><div>em<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-65428036154437427682010-09-10T16:16:00.007-05:002010-09-10T16:37:33.451-05:00emjay's super rad playlisteveryone's doing fall playlists lately. well this is not one of those. these songs don't make me think of any particular season, person, or memory. they just sound good together and make me happy :) enjoy! (because of my blog layout, you'll need to use the pop out player option to see all 16 songs :)<div><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;margin-left: auto; visibility: visible; margin-right: auto; width: 450px; "><img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border="0" width="0" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyODQxNTQzNjA1OTMmcHQ9MTI4NDE1NDM2MzUxNSZwPTY5NDMwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz**MThmOGQ2ZGQ1YmE*YjU*OTZk/MTZiNDUwNTQ2NzZkMiZvZj*w.gif" /><div style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; visibility:visible; margin-right: auto; width:450px;"> <object width="435" height="270"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/mp3player_new.swf"> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="flashvars" value="config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indimusic.us%2Fext%2Fpc%2Fconfig_black_noautostart_shuffle.xml&mywidth=435&myheight=270&playlist_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiclist.us%2Fpl.php%3Fplaylist%3D80610046%26t%3D1284154367&wid=os"> <embed style="width:435px; visibility:visible; height:270px;" allowscriptaccess="never" src="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/mp3player_new.swf" flashvars="config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indimusic.us%2Fext%2Fpc%2Fconfig_black_noautostart_shuffle.xml&mywidth=435&myheight=270&playlist_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiclist.us%2Fpl.php%3Fplaylist%3D80610046%26t%3D1284154367&wid=os" width="435" height="270" name="mp3player" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" border="0"></embed> </object><br /><a href="http://www.musiclist.us/"><img src="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/images/create_black.jpg" border="0" alt="Get a playlist!" /></a> <a href="http://www.musiclist.us/playlist/20636171787/standalone" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/images/launch_black.jpg" border="0" alt="Standalone player" /></a> <a href="http://www.musiclist.us/playlist/20636171787/download"><img src="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/images/get_black.jpg" border="0" alt="Get Ringtones" /></a> </div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>and because playlist.com is lame and doesn't have all the good music out there, this song belongs on the play list...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music.artistalbums&artistid=42935613&ap=1&albumid=16089434&songid=70514527&sms_ss=blogger">Scissor Runner by Jenny And Johnny</a></div><div><br /></div><div>and this song too...</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z-aOqKTniYU?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z-aOqKTniYU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></span></div><div><br /></div><div>ps, ms erin sunday...this is that playlist i started making for you like a million years ago.</div><div><br /></div><div>pss, ashley and casee...this is for you guys too :)</div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-83780320454592320072010-08-23T23:50:00.009-05:002010-08-24T01:04:02.354-05:00so surreal<div style="text-align: left;">on august 29, it's been five years.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>five years since the lives of the residents of the mississippi and louisiana gulf coasts were changed forever.</div><div><br /></div><div>i'd like to take a moment to reflect on those who lost their lives, those who gave their lives to save others, and those who made it through with the strength to rebuild. tornadoes, 25 foot storm surges and 125 mph winds, levee breaks, widespread flooding, an entire city under water...those who were not here and did not experience the phenomenon that was katrina will never truly know the effect it has had on all of us. but these photos tell a story...one that i hope the country will never forget.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzs62_anxOYtwXqXNVCknQ4cGOVrtn96cXthXdwQDt1LbjM_foy67cPbG23OeLYqtm1vB7LbCE20QENWfqo0z2_6VSTAs31yoh-c1zGogsByxdeqqiFOK5WqzHwFlrD_xV8XGBpJxDyw/s400/Homes+remain+flooded+to+the+roof+by+flood+waters+from+Hurricane+Katrina.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508840469331298482" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H9VpwmtnOZc?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H9VpwmtnOZc?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:12px;"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5iHUM6D0fnM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5iHUM6D0fnM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:12px;"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QYM7DhNzSTM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QYM7DhNzSTM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">five years later you can still see the watermarks on the sides of buildings. five years later, we've come so far, but there is still so much to rebuild, but the spirit of the people is even stronger than before. it is a day we will remember forever.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:monospace, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></span><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-48871480951086477902010-08-10T18:19:00.009-05:002010-08-10T21:16:46.884-05:00even though i have a real camera, i ALWAYS use my iphone<div>greetings from watson, louisiana. (where my parents and sister live) i've been spending a lot of time out here lately :)</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETIizifRnwhhy4yXT29XcZjyCrPcn7jPT21Itr7I3KmYfdA_92N4uIabCNEyg0hz78vXiGuhJ9ZsSGWRjba2pPeCAMaA0PitmZMiStwdl8TRmh_GN9-wIc58cpApSWAQEmuXor3-j7wU/s1600/Photo+940.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETIizifRnwhhy4yXT29XcZjyCrPcn7jPT21Itr7I3KmYfdA_92N4uIabCNEyg0hz78vXiGuhJ9ZsSGWRjba2pPeCAMaA0PitmZMiStwdl8TRmh_GN9-wIc58cpApSWAQEmuXor3-j7wU/s400/Photo+940.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503967311124927042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRWjfT0oZaCl39RVLdI8lBhtTqQLMlX56d7gCmasFG_JVT191CeDvBrQur2tMX0sLWdLnuq-Y_NLqt23lgg27ZtPLJbLTvLW8p64Q313-QMBEcZOCB-OZ8OuLK1QFt661AVMZ3dC6JuE/s1600/Photo+937.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRWjfT0oZaCl39RVLdI8lBhtTqQLMlX56d7gCmasFG_JVT191CeDvBrQur2tMX0sLWdLnuq-Y_NLqt23lgg27ZtPLJbLTvLW8p64Q313-QMBEcZOCB-OZ8OuLK1QFt661AVMZ3dC6JuE/s400/Photo+937.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503967305745136146" /></a>people think we're twins...i don't get it.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>holy geeze...i remember as a child, time would go by sooooo slooooowwwww. a week felt like a thousand years.<div><br /></div><div>as i've aged, with every year, i've become more and more aware of how time really does do it's own thing. it moves at it's own pace, regardless of how fast or slow you want it to go. it has a mind of it's own, and you're just along for the ride...i'm still not quite sure if i feel like that's a good or bad thing.</div><div><br /></div><div>regardless, this last month has taught me a lot. i've enjoyed my time "unplugged" from the blogging world. don't get me wrong - i love reading blogs about people's lives and adventures, loves and passions, and i enjoy having a blog so that i can share mine with you! however, there comes a point when you have to realize that living your life is the most important piece...you can share it with others when you find the time, and unfortunately, spare time is something i don't come across often enough :)</div><div><br /></div><div>with all that said, i want to say thank you to those of you who stick with me through my little (ok, big) blogging hiatuses (is that a word? it is now). i try and make my posts rich, meaningful and interesting, and since i can be so incredibly dull sometimes, i try and leave those parts out.</div><div><br /></div><div>so what have i been up to this last month you ask? well, i'll tell you...</div><div><br /></div><div>haven't actually gotten started on the summer goal of reading classic, however i DID find this GORGEOUS copy of pride and predjudice. what?!?</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUThAuUZbRzhdJanAP3kweKSa1ed4YPry29v438EUropDNdKygvoLzl6MO-11qAQ0ticn-XzfHatJ5w84zb1ACTPJJsX5ojY_NVk-ftozLcmOMtdGsaitCttBtQMIBDa_V7DH-GDlEz5s/s1600/image-13.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUThAuUZbRzhdJanAP3kweKSa1ed4YPry29v438EUropDNdKygvoLzl6MO-11qAQ0ticn-XzfHatJ5w84zb1ACTPJJsX5ojY_NVk-ftozLcmOMtdGsaitCttBtQMIBDa_V7DH-GDlEz5s/s400/image-13.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503942920606157794" /></a><br /><div>started a blanket :) hoping to finish by the time there's a chill in the air</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gBv2rBJuOiJQV3Jl77bruM8AhHfh6I-qPAdR7sX4H60LYy_i4s7HGhnIb9HKO1HmUxcqgixVfOMoaxvYBg-nAI_SChXM8mfdVEuzoqIo5UFFufrbZdJnxKU4Aa-Ce_nGq60dpMr86k0/s1600/x2_210d3ed.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gBv2rBJuOiJQV3Jl77bruM8AhHfh6I-qPAdR7sX4H60LYy_i4s7HGhnIb9HKO1HmUxcqgixVfOMoaxvYBg-nAI_SChXM8mfdVEuzoqIo5UFFufrbZdJnxKU4Aa-Ce_nGq60dpMr86k0/s400/x2_210d3ed.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503942903428861730" /></a><br /></div><div>scored some pretty BA thrifting goodness...</div><div><br /></div><div>some blue glass ball jars to add to my ever growing collection</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum6oujyr9r9Td6PBhBYMTh7Ynm3XneRrESDyU06VhYd6rFRtSjSigu0qKdCzv9mPM497Tzjv8Rl-oqXiFYrVtkzQe3r_OGLIqq1Ao5BWLj4DA2KGDrfJIhWlOUYNU-dOKGSJVc65z8fo/s1600/image-10.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum6oujyr9r9Td6PBhBYMTh7Ynm3XneRrESDyU06VhYd6rFRtSjSigu0qKdCzv9mPM497Tzjv8Rl-oqXiFYrVtkzQe3r_OGLIqq1Ao5BWLj4DA2KGDrfJIhWlOUYNU-dOKGSJVc65z8fo/s400/image-10.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503942895513207890" /></a> a cracker tin JUST LIKE the one my late grandmother had. even though this one did not belong to her, i will treasure it til the day i die. it reminds me so much of afternoons at her house.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmHzcTCb0jsJhZZSSs87dUQSgwJnHVhFkhtPuSUAVRQnjdOfmow6zxV9zGA_KKy_lSckfPhlHG1g0HV5Ob2EqYCxpB8PtNzn4146WEk53mEkwYxfhvfgGVrLwRAEvupD91JFezcbOLVU/s1600/image-9.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmHzcTCb0jsJhZZSSs87dUQSgwJnHVhFkhtPuSUAVRQnjdOfmow6zxV9zGA_KKy_lSckfPhlHG1g0HV5Ob2EqYCxpB8PtNzn4146WEk53mEkwYxfhvfgGVrLwRAEvupD91JFezcbOLVU/s400/image-9.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503942872967893810" /></a><br /></div><div>my friend tiffany scored me this beautiful crocheted daisy blanket from an estate sale and i got some some new pyrex and vintage wooden thread spools to add to those collections as well</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxCbZkqQzbsBhG4r_EMabcZOr9AAvTCQq7ajM3vnWaNrdHyGO-mmHTcj76Thw6YNjAmcQMFw9EYth7ed1lZrO-ZachFzXOuJIeUPgT229PMVg6hlAZN3qMnmtQHOoxERxR5TPF0pNGUs/s1600/image.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxCbZkqQzbsBhG4r_EMabcZOr9AAvTCQq7ajM3vnWaNrdHyGO-mmHTcj76Thw6YNjAmcQMFw9EYth7ed1lZrO-ZachFzXOuJIeUPgT229PMVg6hlAZN3qMnmtQHOoxERxR5TPF0pNGUs/s400/image.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503942856040437602" /></a><br /></div><div><div>came across the coolest chandelier at z gallerie...it's a pirate ship! i really want it to hang in the corner of my bedroom. for real.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3DGofjS8L89f9i9-TRi-p7Wyc-JIsCV5DdWDk5gdrwDAsBRwGFvS0HlDTBOK5gSf0JutGU6l7Y_JvJ_oa5DuE2Sask0JnCeVMQOGnHSF8l2KQi4gwj4q_9OMWrmSXiHk0nqd2F3eX64/s1600/image-12.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3DGofjS8L89f9i9-TRi-p7Wyc-JIsCV5DdWDk5gdrwDAsBRwGFvS0HlDTBOK5gSf0JutGU6l7Y_JvJ_oa5DuE2Sask0JnCeVMQOGnHSF8l2KQi4gwj4q_9OMWrmSXiHk0nqd2F3eX64/s400/image-12.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503945059746078946" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><div>had lots and lots of kitty snuggles</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BxEEOsdHqJKnWJl6pxEOlpLPUlLKfTJbHbYTrJTVw0yCgx2dzXpD78jsVc7HvsMwoLeMMjxNW0FKQcaZT2caHWiHL7b_JdstSAumLx3snC_V4dKSSIo642EKkjGfbDgLVp0Cz2yFFLw/s1600/Photo+930.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BxEEOsdHqJKnWJl6pxEOlpLPUlLKfTJbHbYTrJTVw0yCgx2dzXpD78jsVc7HvsMwoLeMMjxNW0FKQcaZT2caHWiHL7b_JdstSAumLx3snC_V4dKSSIo642EKkjGfbDgLVp0Cz2yFFLw/s400/Photo+930.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503945046096634594" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div>bought this awesome dress. i can't help but to share...it's so comfortable and flattering. i can't wait to pair it with a sweater and tights/boots in the fall/winter...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyGPrnRo8gL29Vxnrb2eBWv3eucIsWNNOZjJ8T98bmU3cOAgF-U0o9pT8fBsQxfSG7mNDmvd9T0RxxE6bCRF_Svzm-AYxZhgevb4aAfJ19bN74MItlawX15zzy308DkUOqd60cc7sl7g/s1600/image-8.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyGPrnRo8gL29Vxnrb2eBWv3eucIsWNNOZjJ8T98bmU3cOAgF-U0o9pT8fBsQxfSG7mNDmvd9T0RxxE6bCRF_Svzm-AYxZhgevb4aAfJ19bN74MItlawX15zzy308DkUOqd60cc7sl7g/s400/image-8.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503945035306714258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a>(holy crap it's time for a hair cut. that crap's getting LONG)</div><div><br /></div><div>here's a close up of the fabric and pattern</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMH7xOj9B4Vg6IHH96cNwX0E1Z7D65Jrpe22k0R0D45fkoXMOMAXw1PWwyKW0MrQDE4uEMyheREkKlCMAWnb6O0m1zjcSmi5QvOlVKnk_cLgEZw5gMxAKeEVmFIMn3eJRj7rxLDgQ9BE/s1600/image-7.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnMH7xOj9B4Vg6IHH96cNwX0E1Z7D65Jrpe22k0R0D45fkoXMOMAXw1PWwyKW0MrQDE4uEMyheREkKlCMAWnb6O0m1zjcSmi5QvOlVKnk_cLgEZw5gMxAKeEVmFIMn3eJRj7rxLDgQ9BE/s400/image-7.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503945014918237970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div>and these babies are now on the wall in my bedroom. i've been eyeballing them for months at UO, but at 40-50 bucks a pop, i just told myself "yeah right." well i had some store credit, and they went on sale for $10 this week. hells yeah.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwIihKUHaGfB8RIO4xGra2ltI0a1_p2z8EWG5H5P4tm82MLNg_UtRUPN1NMViscO5KjEILOKEyDNHph55ODwBjiQf77hR-Xi34_29-46U_76qgppAc-04iprwMeEIxKdRzuF_epdbr7Lc/s1600/image-11.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwIihKUHaGfB8RIO4xGra2ltI0a1_p2z8EWG5H5P4tm82MLNg_UtRUPN1NMViscO5KjEILOKEyDNHph55ODwBjiQf77hR-Xi34_29-46U_76qgppAc-04iprwMeEIxKdRzuF_epdbr7Lc/s400/image-11.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503944988276925602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /></div><div>let's see, what else has been going on? i celebrated a good friend's college graduation, found a new concert buddy (we ran into each other at the spoon concert back in march and have since decided to see all concerts together...i believe we have the black keys and mumford and sons coming up, plus voodoo fest :) ) </div><div><br /></div><div>oh! and i got a promotion :) i now have my very own restaurant and get to run the thing 100% on my own. i'm pretty stoked about it. however, it's going to be a lot of work on the front end to get it to perform at my (incredibly too high) standards, but it will be so rewarding!</div><div><br /></div><div>lastly, i'll leave you with photos from the balloon festival this past weekend. hot air balloons are so pretty! apologies in advance for the limited amount of photos...i can't get a lot of them to import to my computer :(</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCeS-4C5qKEHCE40om3OOCM1f5_3SBBgN8qQ5v98MxC5eZUuV9LiDc_FVSXz-7xUTMbtPYvl-bHa69AkkFLOlA72IBEqO3dr-urJRPsoewAfibEKXELCvALE4P8VCFlntWRaGTr2GFiU/s1600/image-1.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCeS-4C5qKEHCE40om3OOCM1f5_3SBBgN8qQ5v98MxC5eZUuV9LiDc_FVSXz-7xUTMbtPYvl-bHa69AkkFLOlA72IBEqO3dr-urJRPsoewAfibEKXELCvALE4P8VCFlntWRaGTr2GFiU/s400/image-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503947294747118530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSgc34mE3HUEOzk2-vQFNS2ArGoUnRon_GHt5oh22JZCyETcbOF8tUpBGUx_ESRm-MBs3QG-9J_CBibsTOiky8hcGmeYGOwkQJif67wguT-abO0L5QgnnOoxWESy8QpcbxLSy73LStpM/s1600/image-2.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSgc34mE3HUEOzk2-vQFNS2ArGoUnRon_GHt5oh22JZCyETcbOF8tUpBGUx_ESRm-MBs3QG-9J_CBibsTOiky8hcGmeYGOwkQJif67wguT-abO0L5QgnnOoxWESy8QpcbxLSy73LStpM/s400/image-2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503947274546720642" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoC96_ZYc0DoXF4zXzcu-aY643mBPSmzjf5f3uYlP8CLXdnx3sRxqIruZPP0SukfiLpSZ2LkGNlq69TSlrFdODp3UGM2kAGSwvA0o-lO4K_aM2EYYN-u7SrzcuvMBG_fqSb013kXEqsQ/s1600/image-4.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoC96_ZYc0DoXF4zXzcu-aY643mBPSmzjf5f3uYlP8CLXdnx3sRxqIruZPP0SukfiLpSZ2LkGNlq69TSlrFdODp3UGM2kAGSwvA0o-lO4K_aM2EYYN-u7SrzcuvMBG_fqSb013kXEqsQ/s400/image-4.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503947251505697618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCeS-4C5qKEHCE40om3OOCM1f5_3SBBgN8qQ5v98MxC5eZUuV9LiDc_FVSXz-7xUTMbtPYvl-bHa69AkkFLOlA72IBEqO3dr-urJRPsoewAfibEKXELCvALE4P8VCFlntWRaGTr2GFiU/s1600/image-1.jpeg"></a></div><div><br /></div><div>have you ever seen a hot air balloon blow up? it starts with just a basket and a pile of nylon on the ground, then slowly but surely, it stands up...the entire process takes a good thirty minutes. here's a video of the last few seconds</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q5C_XYV3ctE&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q5C_XYV3ctE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span></div><div><br /></div><div>cool, right? alrighty, i'll leave you with one last pretty one...this is called a "twinkle glow"</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BJOh22qdLsM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BJOh22qdLsM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div>love you guys :)</div><div>em</div></div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-60598700585477161082010-08-09T23:04:00.002-05:002010-08-09T23:08:22.920-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRaubJLrT0Tpyf84fsps6Z9j8_GeDjHV0_-uZmxoLhPBPKKe49aMIiqVhNeycLgDAF3PkzU6XMLuLR01f2d7z4q8uKCsNsPJ8xX0kyEJ2a94zv0tCt47yw0cZl2PoV-cNHLRV4MlywP8/s1600/15-small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRaubJLrT0Tpyf84fsps6Z9j8_GeDjHV0_-uZmxoLhPBPKKe49aMIiqVhNeycLgDAF3PkzU6XMLuLR01f2d7z4q8uKCsNsPJ8xX0kyEJ2a94zv0tCt47yw0cZl2PoV-cNHLRV4MlywP8/s400/15-small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503628090196162242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="www.erinsunday.wordpress.com">[credit]</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>holy smokes, i haven't posted in a month. a freaking month.<div><br /></div><div>i really suck at this.</div><div><br /></div><div>buttttt...i've actually been putting together a pretty big one about some things going on over here in emjay world, plus some gorgeous photos from the hot air balloon festival this weekend. i finally have a day off tomorrow (first one in three weeks) so look for it then! who knows, maybe even tonight (but don't get your hopes up) :)</div><div><br /></div><div>word to your mother and all that jazz,</div><div>em</div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-40329015571010181682010-07-05T17:40:00.001-05:002010-07-05T17:41:33.465-05:00thunderstorms are for...snuggling with kitties...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/05/2175.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/05/s_2175.jpg' border='0' width='600' height='600' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/05/2182.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/05/s_2182.jpg' border='0' width='600' height='600' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />fresh muffins (this one of the pumpkin variety)...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/05/2176.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/05/s_2176.jpg' border='0' width='600' height='600' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />and crochet...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/05/2177.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/05/s_2177.jpg' border='0' width='600' height='600' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I hope all of my american readers had a wonderful independence day! I'll be back soon with a recap of my summer goals :)<br /><br />xo<br />em<br /><br />michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-32206413845275776792010-06-26T12:39:00.001-05:002010-06-26T12:39:10.133-05:00ahhh summer...daiquiri + pool + sunshine = great saturday<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/26/1328.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/26/s_1328.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />now that's a math equation i wouldn't have minded so much in school :)<br /><br />happy weekend!<br />em<br />michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-24781865007580788212010-06-25T19:24:00.005-05:002010-06-25T20:13:25.747-05:00eight<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPabUjwP8x2GlgcKmoVUgwaJzbY3IR69eGWbLoykQ97E_q3tyaLafkW7TXx2pC7r5j_joTLMNA4DDfTdizVM3NcfQLEfwxMszluFARcd0kWfu6rijW2PnMB7zu27NiZnVAsVVPhUfNiI/s1600/20080827132705.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPabUjwP8x2GlgcKmoVUgwaJzbY3IR69eGWbLoykQ97E_q3tyaLafkW7TXx2pC7r5j_joTLMNA4DDfTdizVM3NcfQLEfwxMszluFARcd0kWfu6rijW2PnMB7zu27NiZnVAsVVPhUfNiI/s400/20080827132705.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486883508295421186" /></a><br />i've been tagged by the oh-so-lovely <a href="http://thatischarming.blogspot.com/">carol</a> :) i have to answer the 8 questions she asked me, then make up a new set of 8 questions and tag 8 people to answer them :) here goes!<div><br /></div><div>1. what song is stuck in your head right now? <i>scissor runner stole my heart... well, those are the only words i know so far of jenny lewis' newest music. she's releasing an album with her boyfriend johnny and i've been playing the sneak peek track in itunes on repeat all day :)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>2.<i> </i>what's the worst job you've had? <i>honestly, i haven't had a job i hate. i've been with my current job for 7 years, since i was 17. and i lovelovelove what i do. the only other job i ever had was at the local skating rink...and who isn't going to love that???</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>3. what's your favorite summer activity? <i>that would definitely have to be visits to the snowball stand and swimming at my parents' house :)</i></div><div><br /></div><div>4. where would you go if you could go anywhere today? <i>at this moment? springfield, mo. there's this<a href="http://www.blogger.com/erinsunday.wordpress.com"> friend</a> i have there that i miss dearly. i wish we lived next door...we'd be great neighbors. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>5. what is something that you would love to learn? <i>silversmithing. i want to learn how to make things out of molten metal...it just seems so incredibly interesting and fufilling!</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>6. do you like thunderstorms or do you get nervous? <i>i *love* thunderstorms. to me, there is nothing better than curling up with a cup of hot tea, a good book, and rolling thunder in the background. plus, thunderstorms create the best sleep. :)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>7. do you collect anything? if so, what? <i>i collect vintage pyrex, blue glass ball jars, things with owls on them, and vintage thread (only on wooden spools though).</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>8. what's your favorite childhood memory? <i>trips to home depot with my grandpa. he is a woodworker among many other things (gardener, homemade wine maker, honey bee farmer - and he's 84!). when i was young, he would pick me up on friday nights and we'd go to home depot together to pick up whatever odds and ends he needed to complete his latest project. afterwards, we'd stop by zackk's yogurt and i'd get a plain frozen yogurt with tiny tarts on top :) i love my grandpa!</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>ok kiddos...here are my 8 questions for you!</div><div><br /></div><div>1. what was the first cd you ever owned?</div><div>2. boxers or briefs?</div><div>3. what five things would you need to survive if stranded on a deserted island?</div><div>4. what's the riskiest thing you've ever done?</div><div>5. what's your favorite girl scout cookie?</div><div>6. what's your number 1 guilty pleasure?</div><div>7. where did you go on your very first date?</div><div>8. in the song, yankee doodle, is he calling the feather or the horse "macaroni"?</div><div><br /></div><div>and the 8 people i'm tagging are...</div><div>1. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/erinsunday.wordpress.com">erin</a></div><div>2. <a href="http://icedgrandesoylatte.blogspot.com/">margot</a></div><div>3. <a href="http://katiecupcake.blogspot.com/">katie</a></div><div>4. <a href="http://biscuit-girl.blogspot.com/">danielle</a></div><div>5. <a href="http://recklesslyknowing.blogspot.com/">tiffany</a></div><div>6. <a href="http://www.thegirlandboy.com/">lehua</a></div><div>7. <a href="http://blog.polkadotrobot.com/">vivs</a></div><div>8. <a href="http://ashleywatts.blogspot.com/">ashley</a></div><div><br /></div><div>i tried to pick folks who hadn't already been tagged by someone else. if your name isn't listed, please feel free to play along and leave a link in the comment section to your answers! </div><div><br /></div><div>hope everyone has a lovely weekend!</div><div>em</div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-48743182391382919312010-06-25T17:59:00.005-05:002010-06-26T09:34:41.637-05:00it's time for another yard sale!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbXcQ4tqOoYb6JydL0b-LGkTgCznp1XW4swUAWr5x9hDL4wv3-4Bfl5oPqsK5o7tbfLuirXoLa_7doZk_zH3WtYb9DwOpUEJIw_ezzOORSzw1Xi3oaehZU1MFX0iulEpFRzwZycyx39M/s1600/IMG_1463.JPG"></a><div>round three brings some pretty big ticket items...</div><div><br /></div><div>first item:</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9Lysw6gTNrdaGj1b7W0iGqoxsSRmq1oLfDMNlmEf5MpnoCs1fg5NJPH4vMGlQBYpyW4Uht4xBV4Ki2zRpMF69DtYJmqFvyjHjs0SkZdkIO0OPzkfuSpYH3Z7cY99ljuHjGMSglkMYNE/s1600/61rRYg8G60L._AA400_.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9Lysw6gTNrdaGj1b7W0iGqoxsSRmq1oLfDMNlmEf5MpnoCs1fg5NJPH4vMGlQBYpyW4Uht4xBV4Ki2zRpMF69DtYJmqFvyjHjs0SkZdkIO0OPzkfuSpYH3Z7cY99ljuHjGMSglkMYNE/s400/61rRYg8G60L._AA400_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486851699149147634" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50212341/craft-room-storage-unit">$28 plus $10 shipping (because of size and weight)</a></div><div><br /><div>modular wire shelving. the two by two version shown sells retail for $44.99, but i am selling a two by 3, which has two more cubes than the one shown. some assembly will be required.</div><div><br /></div><div>scrapbook paper organizer:</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouKpcfR6kbEZPxIClPcW9weXzzuZmvi3e1QE2QFPfT3yBuonH_5IHf61MIEfgT_tF0v2nXMlMvg_N5Wp7YOdpdlDbbooXPHtBQnTFsU6kQYxA2cOOu9Yd6TuNhfYeIhjPc5b8FvNlhKw/s1600/paperstorage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouKpcfR6kbEZPxIClPcW9weXzzuZmvi3e1QE2QFPfT3yBuonH_5IHf61MIEfgT_tF0v2nXMlMvg_N5Wp7YOdpdlDbbooXPHtBQnTFsU6kQYxA2cOOu9Yd6TuNhfYeIhjPc5b8FvNlhKw/s400/paperstorage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486851689687111682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50212195/scrapbook-paper-storage">$30 plus $10 shipping (because of size and shape)</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">this bad boy retails online anywhere from $60-$75 dollars. this is in near perfect condition :) some assembly will be required.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">i'm also selling some of my older paintings. these next few items have been adorning various walls in my home for a while, and it's time that they found a new home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">abstract landscape, 3 pieces:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5E6_YrRoIG9XTJQk_2Wt6yKhwzTgDftUeAyYK5FTBC7JFsk2oIr9nI9UNy7AgkxBlOqoy1dJHRAVD2UGy6ze0dByO_a7ibl_DyWi68uBf9bWxth9yH70OytRWhIddfHXddroaiuu5l6Q/s1600/IMG_3363.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5E6_YrRoIG9XTJQk_2Wt6yKhwzTgDftUeAyYK5FTBC7JFsk2oIr9nI9UNy7AgkxBlOqoy1dJHRAVD2UGy6ze0dByO_a7ibl_DyWi68uBf9bWxth9yH70OytRWhIddfHXddroaiuu5l6Q/s400/IMG_3363.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486851684078177122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49215786/an-abstract-landscape-three-pieces">$70 (see bottom of post for shipping info)</a></div></div><div>photos do not do this piece justice. each canvas measures 16x20 and are meant to be displayed together.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>wes anderson inspired:</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-TB6WHES_eH5RmqDQB9YJXUA_6oAoFOrmVOzBWT4niNYa7PTXWrdC1Q6DLA0S8h_SFtcSRS0t6N8lFUNhNe6rdcp9E-ZLpbpzmCHunrw3fOKSlk8rZzKRP9t05Z-PgOonmFt1rCc7sM/s1600/IMG_0344.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-TB6WHES_eH5RmqDQB9YJXUA_6oAoFOrmVOzBWT4niNYa7PTXWrdC1Q6DLA0S8h_SFtcSRS0t6N8lFUNhNe6rdcp9E-ZLpbpzmCHunrw3fOKSlk8rZzKRP9t05Z-PgOonmFt1rCc7sM/s400/IMG_0344.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486851672157309522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50211637/wes-anderson-inspired-painting">$40 (see bottom of post for shipping info)</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">this pieces was inspired by the wes anderson film, the darjeeling limited. my living room walsl are definitely going to miss this one! it measures 18x24</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">just blue:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbXcQ4tqOoYb6JydL0b-LGkTgCznp1XW4swUAWr5x9hDL4wv3-4Bfl5oPqsK5o7tbfLuirXoLa_7doZk_zH3WtYb9DwOpUEJIw_ezzOORSzw1Xi3oaehZU1MFX0iulEpFRzwZycyx39M/s400/IMG_1463.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486857712680098674" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50212056/just-blue">$40 (see bottom of post for shipping info)</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">this piece measures 30x24. it fades from a light grey/blue at the top down to a rich deep blue at the bottom. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">if you're interested in purchasing any of the items listed, follow their links to my etsy site. if you purchase a painting, use the code "emjay's yard sale" in the note to seller section and the shipping cost listed on etsy will be refunded to you.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">for those of you who are local, a 5 dollar delivery fee will be charged instead of the shipping charge.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">xo!</div><div style="text-align: left;">em</div></div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-76330487890446049762010-06-14T15:23:00.003-05:002010-06-14T15:36:27.141-05:00monday, monday<div>in case you were wondering, usually:</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaG6bVdBFAD8WNej4aiAhrXDpPHNs0QRWuuTlTFt8E732leJdixnaOhSmUSe6rofJFFAuI53h9TXLUOPIcDweoLreHt_WauftpvWUeD7QbOQQhtiSvODSxxc49epDG5WGVfrGS-CtO3zU/s1600/tumblr_l25kx2Tm1P1qa5v8fo1_500_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaG6bVdBFAD8WNej4aiAhrXDpPHNs0QRWuuTlTFt8E732leJdixnaOhSmUSe6rofJFFAuI53h9TXLUOPIcDweoLreHt_WauftpvWUeD7QbOQQhtiSvODSxxc49epDG5WGVfrGS-CtO3zU/s400/tumblr_l25kx2Tm1P1qa5v8fo1_500_large.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482730605242297522" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>but this monday, it's being downright mean. some time between going to bed last night and waking up this morning, my brain tricked my body into thinking it was 74 years old, when it is, in fact, only 24. i am seriously paying for all the deep cleaning, weed pulling, home renovating projects i did for 16 SOLID hours yesterday. i think this calls for a late afternoon nap, don't you?<div><br /></div><div>i mean, i deserve a reward for yesterday's productivity</div><div><br /></div><div>:)</div><div><br /></div><div>happy monday. promise to have something a little more fun later today or tomorrow :)</div><div><br /></div><div>xo</div><div>em</div><div><br /></div><div>ps, ask me a question over at my <a href="http://www.formspring.me/emjay1210">formspring</a> :) it's up to you guys to make my next Q/A post interesting. mix it up a little :) </div><div><br /></div><div>pss, i have "monday monday" by the mamas and the papas stuck in my head. it seems to be on a never ending loop...</div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-21910389145674319482010-06-13T10:46:00.002-05:002010-06-13T10:55:09.764-05:00bibbity bobbity boo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff20/HarryWhiteCar/cinderella_cleaning.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 249px;" src="http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff20/HarryWhiteCar/cinderella_cleaning.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />this is me today, sans the fairy godmother and prince charming. i'm clean clean cleaning the heck out of every room in the house today. complete home organization was one of my <a href="http://aquafrolic.blogspot.com/2010/05/summer-goals.html">summer goals</a>, and the prospect of some potential house guests throughout the next couple of weeks has kicked my procrastinating butt into overdrive.<div><br /></div><div>hope everyone had a lovely weekend :) enjoy the last little bit before it's gone...</div><div>xo</div><div>em</div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-80441710997224249902010-06-11T09:46:00.003-05:002010-06-11T10:07:00.316-05:00happy friday :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDuWh9FBix_VMNxU2oDI6dw85nqX5q-3ODEull7zMx04gEXJamXUQnXfM4-b7XZEOnXi4j5Y22E-NAAY4FTyGdIj5hsrkhjneUAHATrjJN_OuYq21QwSaiAvtSxb5ahPrBxOHVjoy8KY/s1600/tumblr_l364f77oPA1qa9u6ko1_400_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDuWh9FBix_VMNxU2oDI6dw85nqX5q-3ODEull7zMx04gEXJamXUQnXfM4-b7XZEOnXi4j5Y22E-NAAY4FTyGdIj5hsrkhjneUAHATrjJN_OuYq21QwSaiAvtSxb5ahPrBxOHVjoy8KY/s400/tumblr_l364f77oPA1qa9u6ko1_400_large.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481532698973622962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via weheartit</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">my sentiments exactly</div><div><br /></div><div>happy friday :)</div><div>em</div><div><br /></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-59106554115457314972010-06-11T00:02:00.004-05:002010-06-11T00:48:13.191-05:00formspring questions answered! (finally...)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOjGQ8FRqAenPmYufLW5ikAruvPqqlV31r6apEf1C09gUtAyLLBOjVHgrJYDdNolbuJjdbHft1SFo-Bdj_biQlcuZQSuqJlQO8nFNnvbLNjvHo9wQDdaFhX2XBnvooL02YUc1C_StPrk/s1600/tumblr_l34y14ZIUz1qafnnoo1_500_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOjGQ8FRqAenPmYufLW5ikAruvPqqlV31r6apEf1C09gUtAyLLBOjVHgrJYDdNolbuJjdbHft1SFo-Bdj_biQlcuZQSuqJlQO8nFNnvbLNjvHo9wQDdaFhX2XBnvooL02YUc1C_StPrk/s400/tumblr_l34y14ZIUz1qafnnoo1_500_large.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481388756409881922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via weheartit</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>ok, so i have to admit...i kind of forgot i had a formspring. and when i remembered, i felt really bad because there were quite a few questions in there and a lot of them were <i>months</i> old. but now that i have remembered, i'm planning to stay on top of it! from here on out, once a month, i will address all the questions here on my blog :)<div><br /></div><div>so for this month, i'm playing a little catch up...but luckily, there were a LOT of duplicate questions, and oddly enough, all of the questions besides 1 were about my hair. haha, so here you go:</div><div><br /></div><div>question #1: <i>do you dye your hair? if so, what color/brand do you use? you're color is beautiful!</i></div><div>well thank you :) i'm sorry to disappoint you, but my hair color is au natural :/ but i do have one pointer...if you plan to do your hair red, and you want it to look natural, have a professional do it! red is the hardest color to do yourself :)</div><div><br /></div><div>question #2: <i>do you have a boyfriend?</i></div><div>haha, funny question. no, i currently do not have a boyfriend. i have been on my own for only a year, and only officially single for a month. not to say that i'm ruling out the idea of a relationship right now, i'm just not jumping at it either.</div><div><br /></div><div>question #3: <i>i saw your tattoo pic on elsie's site and tracked you down because i love your hair. how do you style your hair? and how do you keep your bangs out of your eyes? thanks for the tips in advance!</i></div><div>well first, i'm flattered that you cared enough to "track me down" :) hehe. to answer the first question, it's kind of both complicated and simple at the same time. first, i only wash my hair once a week. at most, twice. my hair is naturally curly, but because of the weight and length (it's also VERY thick), it ends up usually only with a tight wave, rather than the ringlets i had as a little girl. when i wear it straight, i wash it, but do not condition it. i then blow dry it and flat iron it. easy peasy! that's generally how i wear it in the winter. during the summer though, there's entirely too much humidity down here for me to try and fight the curl, so i let my inner carrie bradshaw shine and i embrace the curl, frizz and poof that come with it. this is even easier...i wash it, condition it, and that's it! either way i style it, i like it most on day's 2 and 3. :) the answer to your second question is...well, i have on idea. my bangs are pretty thick, so they kind of support themselves so to speak. also, when i get out of the shower, i immediately blow dry my bangs, no matter which way i plan on fixing the rest of my head. that way, the bangs are set in stone, and i don't have to worry about them drying all funky. for that, i just dry them to the side. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>question #4: <i>i love your hair! what are some of your favorite hair products/tools?</i></div><div>again, thank you for the sweet compliment! :) nine times out of ten, i let my hair go the way nature intended, and i don't use tools or products other than a blowdryer. however, when i do decide to spend more than 5 minutes on my mop, here are some of my go to items:</div><div>1. <i><a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/RV-PH-1.5-CRMC-STR/11148323">revlon flat iron</a></i>...it's old and wonky, and only cost 20 bucks at walmart, but it works better than any expensive one. i promise. i also use a fat one...not one of those teeny skinny ones.</div><div>2. <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Revlon-Perfect-Professional-Styling-Ceramic/dp/B00005CDSQ">revlon curling irons</a></i>...i have them in like, 4 sizes. i use them for when i feel like dressing up :) i tend to use the 1 inch the most. i curl my head all over, in layers, then run my fingers through them to loosen them into pretty, sexy waves</div><div>3. <i><a href="http://www.garnierusa.com/_en/_us/our_products/product-struct.aspx?tpcode=OUR_PRODUCTS%5EPRD_HAIRCARE%5EFRUCTIS%5EFRUCTIS_DISCOVER%5EFRUCTIS_WONDER_WAVES%5EFRUCTIS_WONDER_WAVES2_RTN2&prdcode=P60091">garnier fructis wonder waves</a></i>...this is a curl/wave enhancing spray. i like to spray it very liberally as soon as i get out of the shower. it helps define waves and control frizz</div><div>4. <i><a href="http://www.redken.com/products/styling/shine/glass-01">redkin glass 01 smoothing serum</a></i>...i use this on my hair, whether straight or curled, to smooth flyaways and such. great product.</div><div>5. <i><a href="http://www.shopcrownhouse.com/John_Frieda_Sheer_Blonde_Spun_Gold_Highlighting_Ba_p/1e4-johfri50518.htm">john freida sheer blonde spun gold hair balm</a></i>...this product, sadly, was discontinued a few years ago. i was lucky enough to have a backup. unfortunately, i'm almost out and i've yet to find a hair wax that works as well. :( but i've found some on ebay...it's just expensive! anywho, i use it in my bangs to flatten them after they're dried and to set them in place, and to give my hair some definition, depending on the style</div><div><br /></div><div>phew! well, i know that was a wordy post, and for those of you who couldn't give a lick about hair it was probably a boring one too! </div><div><br /></div><div>ok, i have another month to rack up new questions :) if there's something you'd like to know, ask me in the formspring box in the left sidebar...i'll do another formspring post at the start of july (that is, if i have any questions in there :) ) i encourage you to be open and as forward as you care to be! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>xo</div><div>em</div><div><br /></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-88811253253319000212010-06-10T12:53:00.003-05:002010-06-10T13:25:16.684-05:00ode to crepes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.leg.entries.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/20090208115500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://whi.s3.leg.entries.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/20090208115500.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">image via <a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/350293">weheartit</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div>i've been playing around with a few crepe recipes, and i came up with two that i enjoyed immensely for lunch today, and i thought they were worth sharing.<div><br /></div><div>first of all, if you think making crepes at home is difficult, i assure it is not! save some money by making them yourself...all of the ingredients should already be in your fridge or pantry!</div><div><br /></div><div>ok, the basic crepe recipe is:</div><div><br /></div><div>1 cup all purpose flour</div><div>2 eggs</div><div>1/2 cup water</div><div>1/2 milk</div><div>1/4 tsp salt</div><div>2 tbsp melted butter</div><div>nutmeg (optional)</div><div><br /></div><div>in your very favorite pyrex, whisk the flour and eggs together. slowly add the water and milk until thoroughly mixed. add salt and butter and beat until smooth. <i>at this point, i add a few sprinkles of nutmeg...it's my secret ingredient to a lot of recipes. it gives it just a hint of something mysterious...delicious!</i></div><div>in a medium to large, lightly greased, skillet, pour or ladle batter into the center. i recommend about 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan in a circular motion so that the batter thinly coats the entire bottom.</div><div>let the crepe cook for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and then flip to cook the other side. once cooked, fill with your choice of filling and serve warm :)</div><div><br /></div><div>today i had two crepes, one savory and one sweet. i think that's the best way to enjoy them...they balance nicely. i kind of threw these together based on what i had in my house already, so that i wouldn't have to make a special trip to the grocer. because i kind of made these up on the spot, the measurements are flexible.</div><div><br /></div><div>savory:</div><div>1 medium-large red potato, grated (but not peeled)</div><div>cheddar cheese</div><div>splash of milk</div><div>cured ham, cubed</div><div>two baby portobello mushrooms</div><div>salt and pepper, to taste</div><div><br /></div><div>in a skillet, sprinkle a little olive oil and heat on medium-high heat. slice your mushrooms over the skillet and let them sizzle :) add grated potatoes, ham and a splash of milk (for consistency) and cook until potatoes are tender. season with salt and/or pepper. remove from heat and stir in cheese, until melted. </div><div>add this to one half of your crepe at the end of it's cook time, fold over and enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>sweet:</div><div>2 large strawberries, sliced</div><div>1 tbsp of nutella or chocolate sauce</div><div>cool whip or whipped cream</div><div>powdered sugar</div><div><br /></div><div>once crepe is finished cooking, remove from heat and spread nutella, covering the entire thing. spread sliced strawberries on one side of the crepe, fold over and sprinkle with powdered sugar. top with a swirl of whipped cream or a dollop of cool whip and dig in. :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>i think tomorrow i'm going to try a savory one with spinach and a sweet one with peaches. :)</div><div>if you try these, let me know how they go!</div><div><br /></div><div>bon appetit! :)</div><div>emjay</div><div><br /></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-69937593972358986782010-06-09T21:33:00.005-05:002010-06-09T21:58:33.773-05:00a little sparkle<div style="text-align: left;">"these crew schedules and meeting agendas will not write themselves"</div><div><div><br /></div><div>this is what i should be telling myself, to kick my rear into gear. but alas, it seems as if i've been telling myself the opposite since i decided to head home from the restaurant and finish my work from home. that was at 6:30. it is now 9:30. so much for that "work from home" deal.</div><div><br /></div><div>so as if i needed yet another distraction, i thought i'd share with you some of my recently hearted items on etsy. these will make your eyes sparkle...promise.</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.141448589.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 344px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.141448589.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46024207/wednesday8x10-fine-art-printby-madeline">here</a></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.100805709.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 630px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic; "><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/34009544/gorgeous-vintage-white-slip-dress">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.141413194.jpg"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.141413194.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 604px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.141413194.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46013452/sliced-au-go-go-au-naturelle-a4-giclee">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.128074644.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.128074644.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42069157/porcelain-ring-flower">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.146178785.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 392px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.146178785.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47862313/vintage-1933-glass-bottle-with-metal-lid">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.148993260.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 332px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.148993260.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48709770/one-million-short-stories-open-edition">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.126691891.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 501px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.126691891.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41661051/vintage-half-gallon-bicentennial-ball">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.135618873.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44275835/in-out-metal-basket">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.138479422.jpg"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.138479422.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 507px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.138479422.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-style: italic; "><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45127522/sale-vintage-70s-girl-scout-jumper-dress">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.115311470.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 259px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.115311470.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38320842/killer-vintage-gray-oversized-sunglasses">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.147614761.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 452px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.147614761.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48295554/hobnail-milk-glass-wedding-cake-stand">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.134097555.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 329px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.134097555.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43828517/vintage-depression-glass-sugar-bowl">here</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><div>i told you...sparkle. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>ok ok, it's time for me to go and get some work done. my 8am deadline will come sooner than it should. happy wednesday :)</div><div><br /></div><div>xo</div><div>em</div><div><br /></div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-39804956164756095362010-06-06T12:55:00.002-05:002010-06-06T13:01:08.643-05:00i want...no, i NEED...<div>these:</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0036/9156/11938-1x_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0036/9156/11938-1x_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0035/5414/11369-1x_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0035/5414/11369-1x_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0035/6602/11437-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0035/6602/11437-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0029/5491/10664-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0029/5491/10664-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static2.modcloth.com/productshots/0035/6530/11431-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static2.modcloth.com/productshots/0035/6530/11431-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0040/2837/13182-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0040/2837/13182-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0040/8373/13380-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0040/8373/13380-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0038/7939/12668-1x_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0038/7939/12668-1x_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0039/6435/13029-1x_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static1.modcloth.com/productshots/0039/6435/13029-1x_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0041/4795/13659-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 211px;" src="http://static0.modcloth.com/productshots/0041/4795/13659-1_category.jpg?65664445c75d4f93022765401a559b138f6fd5aa" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div>maybe if i wish really hard, the shoe fairy will leave some of these on my doorstep...you think?</div><div><br /></div><div>here's to hoping...</div><div>em</div><div><br /></div><div>(all shoes via <a href="http://www.modcloth.com">modcloth</a>)</div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-56763080665846285972010-06-05T20:12:00.004-05:002010-06-05T20:14:20.367-05:00on repeat...all day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/174051293_df5b830155.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 349px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/174051293_df5b830155.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>one of my favorite albums and favorite bands of all time. :)<div><br /></div><div>happy saturday :)</div><div><br /></div><div>xo</div><div>em<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-81023475327417528042010-06-03T22:24:00.001-05:002010-06-03T22:27:07.173-05:00One bad motha (nature, that is)<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/03/2325.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/06/03/s_2325.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />It stormed today. It storms everyday. Around 2 pm like clockwork. All summer long. Blue, cloudless skies all morning, then out of nowhere...rain. Sometimes it puts a damper on your pool party, but other times, like today, its soothing. I welcomed it with open arms.<br /><br /><br />michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-23015273141679680382010-06-03T18:06:00.003-05:002010-06-03T18:14:31.765-05:00a few things...<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">first up, there's an </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">emjay original for sale :) this piece has lived on my kitchen wall for a while, and now it's looking for a new home :) it's an abstract landscape done on stretched canvas with acrylics. three pieces, each measuring 16"x20", and are meant to be displayed together. the detail is hard to see in this photo, but it's a gorgeous depiction of a storm rolling in over a tree lined horizon. it's edged out in brown and comes ready to hang. if you're interested, email me at emjay0121(at)gmail(dot)com. price is $80 (plus shipping if you don't live in the area)</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSR6NoO0Vm9E4QZESAWpQyjMSSS-0MMZZcFfkIdPIVWzQN3QqGle6uB_pEqETl74w-W1TBkiK4YI3nGZMWiwh_UkwRi_bgGPOpaMOe7CdOdixM8kYXZiCT9Ookdg4uMjiGZCzVUaTyTDs/s1600/IMG_3362.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSR6NoO0Vm9E4QZESAWpQyjMSSS-0MMZZcFfkIdPIVWzQN3QqGle6uB_pEqETl74w-W1TBkiK4YI3nGZMWiwh_UkwRi_bgGPOpaMOe7CdOdixM8kYXZiCT9Ookdg4uMjiGZCzVUaTyTDs/s400/IMG_3362.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478688804800153010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">click on the photo to see a larger version</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">also, there are still some items from the craft yard sale up for grabs, with some reduced prices over <a href="http://www.aquafrolic.etsy.com">here</a>. plus, you can grab a few other handmade items, including the pink framed cork board mentioned <a href="http://aquafrolic.blogspot.com/2010/05/organizing-for-right-brain.html">here</a>. :)</span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">love you guys!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">xo</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;">em</span></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12118145451549221.post-45360295036416146862010-05-31T15:16:00.003-05:002010-05-31T15:24:56.858-05:00do you live under a rock?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgq5gCHLmUTkvZHzTSVQq5bZr1In5DveAQwdQg03spGN89ncKMT3dtEn6hr9skgMv0Vuk_caIREXRiLA86hyphenhyphenultx5n0B_t3E7SnePOeyZtP5PWVbBuLUbxbDUv_5lJj_4IU5456-XgWI/s1600/jamie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgq5gCHLmUTkvZHzTSVQq5bZr1In5DveAQwdQg03spGN89ncKMT3dtEn6hr9skgMv0Vuk_caIREXRiLA86hyphenhyphenultx5n0B_t3E7SnePOeyZtP5PWVbBuLUbxbDUv_5lJj_4IU5456-XgWI/s400/jamie.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477532277079707378" /></a><div>meet my friend <a href="http://www.inspiredmess.blogspot.com/">jamie</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMn1mdQYgkppUyrSDD03_qz-Y25RMQbyqxHFAKFaSpnM7EsqFzSibT_yjlnlQ1lj6wr6Wbz5kA2WQm-2IK_7AkadRYnQaoABJFKjBWwSFscUXAMxtSGvAUfY8pq73E7WaoXtScBN1DOk/s1600/df=pnga-6.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTMn1mdQYgkppUyrSDD03_qz-Y25RMQbyqxHFAKFaSpnM7EsqFzSibT_yjlnlQ1lj6wr6Wbz5kA2WQm-2IK_7AkadRYnQaoABJFKjBWwSFscUXAMxtSGvAUfY8pq73E7WaoXtScBN1DOk/s400/df=pnga-6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477532269307243138" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfI0jHqGb_aoyVIRK1KGXROg0D6qUvbUtl9od3UQeitFhpliA0xWuo2dOoZXGPN5dUavKBLsqzYZ75jNyaP6dGdnfwOg6nz2tL61trt5J07JYStBc4aQAmXOVlk_IxAgD4po4FBGmHqv8/s1600/18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfI0jHqGb_aoyVIRK1KGXROg0D6qUvbUtl9od3UQeitFhpliA0xWuo2dOoZXGPN5dUavKBLsqzYZ75jNyaP6dGdnfwOg6nz2tL61trt5J07JYStBc4aQAmXOVlk_IxAgD4po4FBGmHqv8/s400/18.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477532261345680370" /></a>if you don't know her, then you've been living under a rock! she's sweet, beautiful inside and out, and so totally inspiring :) what's even better is she's having a HUGE giveaway for her birthday. see what kind of amazing gal she is? instead of getting presents, she gives them! uh-may-zing. check out the giveaway <a href="http://inspiredmess.blogspot.com/2010/05/you-could-win-32-of-my-favorite-things.html?showComment=1275336747260_AIe9_BHAVa70YuF6hJ4xSKzfS0kMKb6UaO5bcG61zwHUKKhvFLuDoJ5HqQKgd_9KR632iMNidNNcWySqf3PQyrJ9Tr822DEtAigOHHxZ0yllfgSHNt-Kr0ab_qw_Vtdu_uw4riYwamXDY4-eBuiR8vWMkXX1ZLLgtiKclt4E96HTQzcQODQ1etn74_oK3BrlAm6cnFQA4gar1-mgFjxN8ch2vpZG2Y_QczGdoVxmJUJrHBo_kvYqyKbvOMIBMhKcZNDDXbQQ6tae#c2542224457036365701">here</a> :)<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>ps...happy memorial day! remember those who have given their lives so that we may enjoy our freedoms :) i'm proud to be an american...are you? :)</div><div><br /></div><div>xo</div><div>em</div></div></div>michelle johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480563549727317942noreply@blogger.com2