A couple weeks ago I bought a dishwasher magnet set on etsy. In fact, it was the first item that I’d ever seen on etsy, and have saved as a favorite forever. It’s one of those clean/dirty magnet pairs that lets everyone know the state of the dishwasher. Like this (my own crappy picture of the usual state of MY dishwasher):

I was so smitten with my cute magnets when they arrived that I wanted to ...

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This is me this week, only imaging those birds being a) projects, b)people emailing, and c) personal ambitions. Definately be up and running tomorrow (Got some stuff to work on tonight!) but today I’m laying low. In the meanwhile, check out some of my older posts… Building a Nest Egg A Week of Forever 21 Dresses A Peek into My Apartment Your First Apartment, A Guide Buying Art on Etsy Check out the tags down to ...

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Last weekend my friend Blake came up from Oregon to take photos of my parents for their 25th wedding anniversary. Blake’s photography business is just getting off the ground, but he’s already showing remarkable talent. He took some photos of my man and me around downtown Tacoma before my folks showed up.
Have a look. Here’s Ryan and me. Read Blake’s blog here and check out his website and portfolio. He comes highly recommended by moi, so ...

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So I bought this poster over a year ago (!!!) because I fell in love with it when I saw it in Domino once. Only I didn’t consider the dimensions when I ordered it, and it’s HUGE. Huge poster = custom framing = $$$$. Therefore, it’s been loosely rolled up on a shelf in my closet for God knows how long (oh the shame).
Now that my credit card is paid off, I have a ...

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Congratulations to tali who wrote: “These are beautiful! I #1. The skycabs remind me of those at Disney.” I will alert Jen at Roadside Photographs who will create a special listing for you to claim your prize! Didn’t win? WAIT! Jen is offering a special bonus gift to anyone who purchases a print from her shop and enters “Magchunk” in the comments to seller. Visit her shop here, and “Skycab” can be your’s too! Roadside Photographs ...

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Hey readers, I have a fun surprise for you! Today is the first-ever Magchunk giveaway!
One lucky reader will win a 6×9 print of “Skycab” (you choose number 1, 2, or 3) from etsy shop Roadside Photographs. The print is matted to 11×14 and would look great in a hallway, bedroom, living room, on a gallery wall…
To enter: leave a comment on this post by FRIDAY March 20, 12:00 noon (Seattle time). Only one entry per ...

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Remember how I said etsy.com is the best website ever? Check out what I just bought! An original oil painting (small) for $35! This will look great tucked onto one of my bookshelves, in my bedroom somewhere or as part of an art wall. Check out seller lotuslife for more beautiful paintings at a variety of pricepoints.

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