Wicked Mint on Apartment Therapy

Got a nice mention on Apartment Therapy on August 18, 2010 as part of a round up of designers on Supermarket.  Of course my chair got more action in the comments than my pillows, but at least I got a bunch of orders.  Man, I wish I could make those chairs - I must receive at least one email a week asking if someone can buy it from me or find it in a store.

Still Looking to Give My Jewelry a New Home

I've been searching for a jewelry box forever.  I don't think I even have all that much jewelry, but what I have sits in 4 boxes and it's just annoying, isn't organized, and I hate having them stacked on my dresser looking like crap.  I thought about getting something like this, I thought of making something to mount on the wall, but none of it felt right.

Well, praise the jewelry universe because I just discovered what I've been looking for - vintage machinist chests.  Once used for tools and hardware they have lots of compartments and look pretty.

Now I just need to win an eBay auction...

Image from MachinistChest.com

Of course, there is also the option of buying a new chest by the same manufacturer, but they're very expensive ($300 and up).

However, when I started browsing I found a new version of the same chest and some other options - all within my budget plus I don't have to limp through eBay anxiety.

$145.00 from Grizzly.com

$31.95 from Grizzly.com

$59.95 from Grizzly.com

My Best Friend's Wedding

This weekend Abe and I went to Kennebunkport, ME for Allyson and Mike's wedding.    Allyson and I have been best friends for 18 years and I've known Mike since they first started dating over 7 years ago.  I can't even begin to describe how beautiful the weekend was - both visually and emotionally. -Let's just say that this wedding was one of the best days of MY life.  I'll never forget it - we had soooooooo much fun!

Allyson was a pretty chilled out bride, but tagging all lollipops almost pushed her over the edge. Carolyn (one of the bridesmaids) made all the pops - amazing!   They were used for seat assignments.

Allyson and her parents practice the big walk!

Sorry little guy, you were very delicious.

Shana's turn for make-up.

Pre-ceremony lobster rolls (not shown here because they were devoured).

Our bouquets done by Danielson Flowers were GORGEOUS. 

We took photos before the ceremony so we could all enjoy the cocktail hour.  Such a good move.

Me, the maid of honor, smooching the bride.  I love Mike's face.

Glambert Nation

This weekend was a biggie - an Adam Lambert concert at Musikfest and Colleen's grown-up bridal shower.

I've been hearing about Musikfest, which takes place in Bethlehem, PA for as long as I've known Colleen - about 11 years.  This was my first trip to Musikfest and it did not disappoint.  Colleen, Kenny, Miles and I gripped our mugs of cold beer and attended the most glitter-filled concert I've ever attended.

Kenny wrote up a great review of the show and has video and photos over on the MOG site.

 And the next day we washed the sequins off our faces and went to Colleen's lady-like bridal shower thrown by her mom and sisters.

Electric Windows and Sunshine

This weekend I battled with a sore throat, but managed to fit in quite a bit:  power washing the deck & porch, refinishing a table, Electric Windows art event, meeting 2 new friends, a coworker's family BBQ with amazing Jamaican food, and a picnic and live music on the Cold Spring waterfront with Piper.