tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31534741493669748372024-03-13T12:42:14.997-07:00Salvaged StrawberrySalvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-7540978760547202622014-02-03T08:54:00.000-08:002014-02-03T08:54:04.689-08:00Our New HomeHello friends! It's another frigid day in Minnesota, but the sun is shining and I'm chair-dancing (i.e., move my hips and tap my feet and bob my head but not enough so anyone in my office notices) to <a href="http://www.npr.org/2014/01/26/264996373/first-listen-jeremy-messersmith-heart-murmurs" target="_blank">this </a>currently. The track, <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/jeremy-messersmith-looks-for-a-ghost-song-premiere-20140130" target="_blank">Ghost</a>, is today's favorite. Life is good, man.<br />
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Day 21 not smoking. Fuck yes. I am doing it, and I am really proud of myself. I treated myself to a massage last week and it was AMAZING. I plan to spoil myself rotten each week if I stay smoke free.<br />
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I've also been gluten free for about a month now. I have not had one stomach ache since I started and it's been a lot easier than I thought it would be. I also am feeling a lot better in terms of my mood. I am leaning toward grain free - but still eating rice, quinoa, and lots of legumes. C has been making us really delicious dinners - lucky for me she is trying to make this whole process as delicious as possible.<br />
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Friday was my FIRST Friday off. I am now only working four days per week at my full-time job, so I can focus more on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TandemVintage" target="_blank">Tandem Vintage</a>. I am also still freelancing for a non-profit doing some writing and editing, so my plate is still full, but I feel like a HUGE weight has been lifted because I have a WHOLE day to now work at the shops, get organized, SHOP, tag, and hopefully start having time to just relax!<br />
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Friday we moved a couple more racks into Find Furnish and spent the day tagging and organizing our space. It's a work in progress, but we are excited to make it ours. We want to have a big party to celebrate our new home. We are working on that. I wish you could all come! :)<br />
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This is what I want to build for the space!<br />
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And then I think, but WHAT IF I was living the life of my dreams...Would love to hear your thoughts if you currently are self-employed or ever think about making that leap.<br />
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Big hugs and love!<br />
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<br />Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-62161983298892962622014-01-15T10:08:00.001-08:002014-01-15T10:08:11.367-08:00Greetings from Costa RicaHola! I can't believe it's been almost a month since we got back from our GLORIOUS, AMAZING, and MAGICAL honeymoon. Costa Rica is the most beautiful place, my friends. If you ever have a chance to visit, GO! We have already decided that we definitely want to go back.<br />
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There was nothing but 90-degree days spent in the sunshine - blue skies - and green everywhere. It was exactly what we needed. We relaxed, swam, and lounged by the pool. We also went through three bottles of rum, too. It was the best trip. <br />
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Every morning I woke up to birds singing. I sat on our balcony and drank coffee and watched the birds and butterflies. I let C sleep in most days - I was up with the sun! :)<br />
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The view! Here was the infinity pool and the mountains....<br />
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A family of monkeys hung out near our condo. The baby was really cute!<br />
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I think we are about halfway through winter. I have been sick the last few weeks, so I have been watching ALL the TV in my pajamas and hibernating. I hope you are all hanging in there and staying warm! I wish I could visit you gals in the warmer climates (AZ, I'm looking at you, girl). :)<br />
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I hope you all have a fabulous week! I am just trying to get <i>through </i>this week. Tomorrow we move into our new space! imnotreadyimnotreadyimnotready. Wish me luck - day two of quitting smoking and I want to punch everyone in the face. Good times.<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-3692532202685167552014-01-08T10:14:00.001-08:002014-01-08T10:14:45.697-08:00The Gift of LightHelloooooo, ladybugs! I hope you all had a merry holiday and a happy new year! We returned from the honeymoon on new year's eve and spent the night drinking champagne, watching TV, and snuggling with the pugs. The honeymoon was magical and lovely and I promise to share photos soon!<br />
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The new year has been off to a busy start! I am working on changing my name officially (Mrs!), mailing out christmas presents (yes, I'm <i>way </i>behind), printing wedding photos (they're BEAUTIFUL!), and planning for a new local collaboration - looks like Tandem Vintage will have <i>another </i>permanent space. We'll be headed to northeast soon, friends!<br />
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This is all obviously amazing but it has left me with little time for this here ol blog.<br />
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No apologies! Changes are happening and I am just going where life takes me. :)<br />
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Today, I wanted to share the AMAZING gift I received as part of the Gift of Thrift swap. :)<br />
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It was delightful coming home to this present after the holidays!<br />
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I just love getting packages in the mail - <i>almost </i>as much as I love sending them! :) Totally makes my day!<br />
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Now, here is the beautiful photo that <a href="http://jellybonesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Trish </a>took of her gift to me. It is way better than the one I took. :)<br />
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Now, I love Christmas. In fact, we have maybe 5 huge storage bins of decorations, lights, ornaments, and such for the holidays. I do not, however, have a tree topper - so this is honestly the best gift ever. And it's beautiful, thrifted, and vintage. My girl, <a href="http://jellybonesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Trish</a>, knows me well - thank you, again, so so much!<br />
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We have decided to make this an annual event, so if you are a fan of thrifting, be sure to sign up next year! I had so much fun shopping for my gal, too.<br />
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Wishing you a bright and lovely day!<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-62631985533162484052013-11-27T08:15:00.001-08:002013-11-27T08:15:32.178-08:00The Gift of Thrift - Second-Hand Holiday Swap!<br />
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holiday season, I am committing to giving <span style="color: red;">thoughtful</span>, <span style="color: red;">eco-friendly</span>
gifts. These are also, most times, ONE OF A KIND.<br />
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This means giving items
that are second-hand, handmade, re-used, upcycled, recycled,
refashioned, local, and thrifted. Every "used" item you give is one less
item that could have ended up in a landfill, reducing waste and
resources. Second-hand gifts are special - someone took the time to hunt
for a perfect gift that no traditional retailer could provide.<br />
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If you would like to participate in the GIFT OF THRIFT holiday swap, please <a href="mailto:salvagedstrawberrympls@gmail.com" target="_blank">e-mail me</a> your address by December 6, 2013. You will be emailed your recipient's name on <b><span style="color: red;">Monday, December 9,</span> <span style="color: red;">2013.</span></b> **Items must be shipped by <b><span style="color: red;">December 18, 2013</span>.</b>**<br />
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$15 limit - that is a lot of thrifted goodness! Also, only open to U.S. residents.<br /><br />
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-vintage tin filled with homemade candy or baked goods</div>
-funny mug with local coffee or hot cocoa<br />
-glass perfume bottle<br />-an old map of the person's home city or birthplace<br />-second-hand board games<br />-old photo album filled with photos of a recent event or trip<br />-vintage jar/vase with fresh flowers<br />
-stationary<br /><br />Be creative - think out of the box! Make sure to visit your recipient's blog to get a sense of who they are and what they like!<br /><br /><div>
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S.S. Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-42212392531582714012013-11-15T06:14:00.000-08:002013-11-15T06:14:54.599-08:00Open for BusinessHappy Friday!!!! As I promised yesterday, here are a few shots from last night. We took the curtains down and today - at 10 a.m. - we officially open for business. I am OVER THE MOON happy! Our shop looks beautiful and my dream is coming true. Someone pinch me! :)<br />
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Again, we are open ALL weekend 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - 4047 Minnehaha Ave. in South Minneapolis. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TandemVintage" target="_blank">Come celebrate with us</a>!<br />
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All my love,<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-84050586778008437442013-11-14T10:43:00.001-08:002013-11-15T06:42:56.024-08:00Our Grand Opening at JunketSo, tomorrow is the BIG day, friends.<br />
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We've been busting our asses to get our space ready - loading it in, tagging, organizing, stacking, folding, hanging, nailing, cleaning, sorting, untangling, pricing - for the <span style="background-color: #ea9999;">GRAND OPENING</span> tomorrow.<br />
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I can't believe the big day is already here! I can't believe we have a real space! It's been exhausting trying to juggle all of this, but it's totally worth it, especially as I look around my house, which is no longer packed to the brim with vintage. There are not boxes of dishes in the hallway, no tubs of dresses in the living room...It feels really, really good.<br />
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We will be open all weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be cake for our friends on Saturday (that means YOU) night from 6 to 10 p.m. It's a special celebration for Junket's one-year anniversary.<br />
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After this weekend we will work on re-stocking for Black Friday weekend and Shop Small Saturday.<br />
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Did I mention that there are 10 dealers in the new Junket space? It's been amazing to watch the spaces come together. Here is a little peek of what our shop neighbors have been up to.<br />
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Tonight we put the final touches on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TandemVintage" target="_blank">Tandem Vintage</a> shop. I will be sure to take photos of the finished shop to show you tomorrow! :) If you live near south Minneapolis, I would really love to see you this weekend for our launch!<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-35439222537872416632013-11-07T07:33:00.000-08:002013-11-07T07:33:28.063-08:00All I WantGood morning! I woke up today to flowers and a sweet card from my <strike>love</strike> <span style="background-color: #f6b26b;">wife</span>. Right now I am sitting at my desk jammin to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq2jhs19_V8" target="_blank">a little Joni Mitchell</a> (who shares my birthday today) and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny6EvGqoXOE" target="_blank">a bit of Bruce</a>. I decided to take tomorrow off to have a "me" day - a haircut, massage, and facial. I can't wait!<br />
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I thought I would share a birthday list today. This is a list of things I would want if I was rich and not on a second-hand only pledge, of course. A girl can dream can't she? (I honestly have to say, though, that I have ALL that I need. This year has been amazing. I move into my new space Friday and I am the luckiest women alive to have C by my side ever day. I really couldn't ask for more.)<br />
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I am officially old today - the big 3-2. I think I have officially reached grandma status because I have really been thinking of getting a <a href="http://uniquenessofbeing.blogspot.com/2012/09/tattoosday-pattern-lovers.html" target="_blank">Pyrex tattoo</a>. Now that, friends, is OLD.<br />
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I hope you all have a great weekend! I leave on Sunday for Atlanta for a conference! It's going to be so much fun, especially since <a href="http://www.thehomesteady.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">this peach</a> will be my partner in crime!<br />
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Lots of love and hugs and kisses to you,<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-23178291047763697352013-10-31T09:12:00.000-07:002013-10-31T09:12:57.157-07:00What to Wear: Halloween Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We attended the most fabulous costume party over the weekend. C went as Beetlejuice and I went as a vintage cigarette girl. I have been watching Boardwalk Empire incessantly so was feeling very inspired by the prohibition-era style.<br />
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Do you have any exciting Halloween plans? We are changing things up this year and going to see a scary movie! Can't wait! Be sure to visit <a href="http://www.nicolescoffeeshop.blogspot.com/2013/10/what-to-wear-for-halloween.html" target="_blank">Nicole's blog</a> to see what the whole what to wear gang put together for Halloween!<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-49267866902332707152013-10-25T13:53:00.000-07:002013-10-25T13:53:21.486-07:00Fan-freaking-tastic with a cherry on top<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's Friday! It's sunny and beautiful and I get to leave work in one hour and 46 minutes (but who's counting?)!<br />
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I just wanted to pop in to say hello! <br />
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Honestly, this month has been so amazing. <br />
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I am <em>finally</em> married to the love of my life and every day I wake up with a huge grin, thinking about how lucky I am.<br />
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Married! I mean, how long does it take to sink in? <br />
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And then, yesterday happened, and I think, can one person really be this lucky? (<em>But really?)</em><br />
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Last night, my biz partner and I met with a vintage shop owner (who I love and adore and have collaborated with in the past) in Minneapolis. She knows that my dream is to one day open a shop - she has been a huge support to me and very "rah! rah! you can do it - I believe in you" about it all. <br />
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It turns out that her store is expanding (doubling, actually) and she saved a place in her store for Tandem Vintage. I felt so honored and surprised and grateful when I heard this.<br />
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We are going to rent 1/2 of her old shop (connected to the new shop) and be open when she is open - two weekends a month. <br />
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This is it. I get a space - I get a key - and I get a place to hang my hat(s).<br />
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We were walking through the space last night and I just burst out crying because I was so happy.<br />
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My guts are just screaming: this is right. I have no doubts. No apprehension. No fear. I am excited, happy, inspired, and so motivated to begin this new adventure.<br />
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Best part is, we get to keep our brand and we get to decide what we want the space to look like. It's a blank slate! I am already daydreaming about new racks, displays, and a sign...And I get to clear out our little one-bedroom - we will have breathing room! :)<br />
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I just wanted to share my good news with you, friends. It's happening!<br />
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Wishing you all an amazing weekend - cuddle up and enjoy this amazing fall! Love to you....<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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S.S. (a.k.a. Mrs. Baumann!)Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-53398750725899341892013-10-17T11:29:00.000-07:002013-10-17T11:30:16.604-07:00The Big DayOh man. I am a married lady.<br />
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Can you believe it?!<br />
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The week before was CRAZY! Luckily, my besty from Cali came in and helped me the whole week. We drank wine, wrapped silverware, made out-of-towner gift bags, crafted, sewed, shopped - I really could not have done it without her. Thank you, Alex! I also made all of the flower arrangements myself, including the bouquets for the bridesmaids (nine!) and my bouquet as well.<br />
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By Friday, everything had come together and I could jsut relax with my family and friends for the rehearsal.<br />
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We haven't gotten photos back from the photographer but I thought I would share some informal snaps from the day.<br />
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The weather was perfect, the sun was shining, and we were surrounded by so much love. It was honestly the best day of my life.<br />
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More to come, I promise. I miss you ALL so much. I have just felt like unplugging so I am going with that for now. Last week, I got another job and some exciting stuff is happening for Tandem Vintage, too, so I there's a lot on my plate. :) But I am one happy, happy lady.<br />
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It's time to just relax with the babies and my Mrs. and take it easy for a while. :) <br />
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With mad love,<br />
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S.S.<br />
<br />Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-13369455375781602362013-09-24T13:14:00.001-07:002013-09-24T13:14:49.550-07:00Lots to LoveThis has been a crazy week...weeks...whatever. We are 18 days from THE BIG DAY so I am basically, at this point, just trying to not lose my shit. So far, so good.<br />
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Part of this plan is to re-decorate the house as you know - it's been a lovely distraction.<br />
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Our Tandem Vintage sale this last weekend was a success too! The salon was the perfect venue for a pop-up, complete with an amazing stage!<br />
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I met tons of new people and had a fun time hanging with my partner in crime Ash. I am always so grateful to my friends who come out to support us too. We are so lucky.<br />
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To top it off, I had a meeting last night with a local vintage seller. They are located in a super busy area of Minneapolis and we talked about collaborating. It was super inspiring and my fingers are crossed that big things might be in store for our little ol' Tandem Vintage. A permanent space might be happening, friends! I will keep you posted. <br />
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Wishing you a lovely day, dears.<br />
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xo,<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-57103852342702162432013-09-18T09:29:00.000-07:002013-09-18T09:29:23.128-07:00Minneapolis Vintage Sales This WeekendHello local vintage-loving lovelies!<br />
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After I saw the 199th vintage sale happening this weekend, I thought I would put a quick round-up on here to make it easy for everyone. If I wasn't working my sale Saturday, I'd be out finding bargains - this weekend is FULL of them.<br />
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September 20-22, 2013<br />
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A little something for everyone! And the owner, Julie, is amazingly sweet. <br />
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September 20-22, 2013 (kick-off party Thursday!)<br />
20% off all weekend!<br />
Xerxes and 50th Street, Minneapolis <br />
I have no idea where they find their amazing midmod home goods, but it's worth a trip!<br />
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Saturday, September 21 // 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.<br />
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I went last year and found a bunch of great, cheap stuff!<br />
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<span class="userContent">Come say hello! We will also have a vintage hair how-to on Saturday from 1 - 3 p.m. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent"> </span>Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-28759492363948352142013-09-17T10:17:00.002-07:002013-09-17T10:17:16.542-07:00Home InspirationsI had a small setback with the re-decorating, friends.<br />
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The chair I bought from a local vintage shop - that was super spendy and a total impulse buy - broke after a week. The legs <i>straight up </i>collapsed. Are you kidding me? So the living room is feeling pretty empty with just a couch and coffee table and I have been looking all around for inspiration to make it complete!<br />
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These are some of my favorites from this week:<br />
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Loving the mismatched prints on the pillows...</div>
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That couch? The chairs? Yes, please.<br />
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The hunt continues, friends. I have about a month until ALL the family comes to town. If you are local and want to re-decorate for me, come on over - I promise to serve you cocktails in <strike>pearls </strike>sweatpants and <strike>heels</strike> slippers! </div>
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Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-19069401149349602492013-09-10T07:10:00.001-07:002013-09-10T07:10:36.435-07:00Swing Into September Tandem Vintage SaleFriends!<br />
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I've been quite the busy bee trying to get ready for our upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TandemVintage?ref=hl" target="_blank">Tandem Vintage</a> sale - September 21-22! (Details on the right!)<br />
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We are super jazzed to be popping up at Head to Toe Salon - we love all of the gals who work there and one of the stylists is even going to have a vintage hairstyles tutorial from 1 - 3 p.m. on Saturday! I cannot wait for that!<br />
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The salon let us stage their storefront until <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TandemVintage?ref=hl" target="_blank">the sale</a>. Here's a peek at our little window:<br />
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I wanted to let you know that we are having a VIP pre-sale event Friday night (September 20) with drinks and music, too. We will also have all of our merch ready to purchase! Swing on by and say hello! <br />
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If it's quiet on here, you now know why. I am trying to get ready for this and work on wedding stuff. It's a bit crazy!<br />
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This weekend, local vintage sellers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HereWeGoAlice" target="_blank">Here We Go Alice</a> had a vintage reduction yard sale. I went with a few friends and after we each bought a few things, we were getting ready to leave when they told us it was noon which meant fill a bag for $3 time. </div>
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I immediately grabbed a bag and filled it with the following:</div>
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Mustard crock pot...embroidered tablecloth...16 hankies for wedding...beaded purse...jewelry box </div>
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pillow cases....aprons....strawberry tablecloth.....birdy embroidery</div>
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So, yeah. All of that for $3. Best bargains of the season I would say!</div>
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I also got this cute vintage radio for $10 - and it works. It's found a new home in our kitchen. </div>
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Aside from all of the garage and estate saling, we also had our third wedding shower (so fun), went to the beach, cleaned the house, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/284488251693720/?ref=22" target="_blank">tagged for the sale</a> next weekend, and went with my friend Ashley while she got this amazing tattoo. We named her Eleanor. Her tattoo artist is super talented. I am thinking of having her finish my tattoo....which I started two years ago...and can't finish because it hurt so bad...and I still cringe at the thought of it and the sound.......but I love seeing other people get them! I am finishing it this year. It's happening. :) <br />
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Cheers to 90 degrees in September in Minneapolis! And amazing fill-a-bag sales! And one month to the wedding! And, of course, cheers to Eleanor! And finishing your tattoo like a bad ass!</div>
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xoxo,</div>
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<br />Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-56317894493398899132013-09-05T09:16:00.001-07:002013-09-05T09:27:33.311-07:00A Fun DistractionYes, I know I am getting married in, oh you know, a month.<br />
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And yes, I am planning a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/284488251693720/?ref=22" target="_blank">vintage sale</a> that is two weeks away.<br />
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But, I thought, for some reason, NOW would be the perfect time to redecorate our house. Silly, silly me.<br />
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But it's provided a lovely distraction from all of the stress and it's really starting to come together. My camera charger is nowhere to be found, so I can't show you the real thing yet, but here's a glimpse of what's happening. I'd love your ideas, input, suggestions!<br />
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<span style="background-color: #45818e;">The couch: </span>This is from Macy's but I found one on Craig's List that is in mint condition for 1/3 the cost. It's amazing. It's a dark gray color - not as light as the photo.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #76a5af;">The rug: <span style="background-color: white;">Found this cutie at World Market. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #76a5af;"><span style="background-color: white;">And here is the <span style="background-color: #a2c4c9;">vintage fabric</span> I ordered to make throw pillows. I've never made pillows so this will be a fun project:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #76a5af;"><span style="background-color: white;">And this looks EXACTLY like my coffee table. Vintage and $10 on Craig's List. Lurv it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #76a5af;"><span style="background-color: white;">Basically I am going with gray, cream, blues, and greens. I am really loving how it's coming together! </span></span><br />
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<br />Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-38247515954573816662013-09-03T07:42:00.002-07:002013-09-03T07:42:56.681-07:00Showered with LoveOh, friends. We had our wedding shower and it was perfect. There were delicious, fresh homemade mango margaritas, tons of food, fresh flowers, sunshine, and of course friends we love.<br />
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I am so grateful to our besties Kristi, P, and Brit for making it happen. We really couldn't ask for better friends. I thank my lucky stars every day for the love I have in my life.<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-81441114907062690312013-08-29T06:31:00.000-07:002013-08-29T06:31:45.723-07:00Girl(s) CrushI just finished season two of <i>Girls </i>and I can't wait for season 3. This show is so effing good. <i>Obvi.</i><br />
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So excited to see Lena on the cover of <i>Marie Claire UK. </i>(So, I <i>may </i>stalk her a little on instagram.)<i> </i><br />
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"I always feel that there are two choices for women," Dunham says.
"Either be totally confident about your non-size-zero body and say, 'I
love what I look like and this is who I am,' or be the person who is
obsessed with diet and exercise and keeping toned. What feels more
realistic to me is that some days I wake up and think I love how I look.
On other days I say, 'If I had real self-control, I would be 10 pounds
lighter.' That contradiction is, to me, what being a girl actually feels
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We received a generous gift from my mom and stepdad for our shower - a new tv. I've had mine since about 2005, and I have been refusing to get a new one until ours died, but since we got one as a gift, a new TV is on its way.<br />
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This has inspired a slight re-haul of our living room. We now need to find a cabinet for the new tv and since we are doing that, I figured we might as well get a new couch, too, because our current couch is falling apart - with so many family members and out of town friends swinging through for the wedding, I want the place to be tip toppity.<br />
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And it's been six years since I've re-done the living room. I am really excited to give our home a much-needed vintage overhaul. I recently finished the dining room and I love it! <br />
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For the past few weeks, I've been looking at local furniture stores, online stores, and Craig's List. I keep going back and forth between vintage and new. Vintage couches around here run about the same as a new couch because anything that is midcentury anything is marked up 600%. Then that leaves the vintage-inspired pieces at places like Urban Outfitters.<br />
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See here:<br />
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It's new, but I just know know that this is mass-produced junk and I can't do it. It's so pretty, but I know it won't last. I want to work to find the real deal.<br />
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Then I saw this baby that is being sold locally:<br />
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For a used couch (and, who are we kidding, I like a bargain), it is pretty expensive, but I love it. Also, the seller said it is more brown than mauve - it looks sort of purple in the photo.<br />
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Once we get the couch, it's on to rugs and a chair - this is going to be fun. <br />
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I sent the photo to Cayla so we will see what she thinks. :) My fingers are crossed. <br />
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How do you feel about all this? Do you mind buying vintage-inspired knock-offs from ModCloth, UO, etc., or would you rather find the real thing?<br />
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Wishing you a fabulous week!<br />
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<br />Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-83622623065739569792013-08-14T13:19:00.000-07:002013-08-14T13:24:17.083-07:00I Like YouThe other day C and I went shopping for our friend's birthday and popped into one of our local favorites: I Like You. I could seriously buy EVERYTHING. But I didn't. I was really good.<br />
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I wore my thrifted housedress with the cute butterfly pocket when we went out shopping. I just love it. And you know me and anything with fruit on it!<br />
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Saltwater Sandals: Ebay</div>
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We also hit up a few estate sales. I found tons of glassware for the wedding and this amazing vintage dress. I have asked for advice regarding how to clean it from my School of Vintage ladies. I expect it will be going in the shop soon. What I love about it is that it's not TINY. All of the vintage wedding dresses I've found are size 4 or smaller. I think this was custom made. Honestly, if I didn't have a dress, I could totally see myself in this.<br />
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Speaking of the wedding, everything is coming along! I ordered shoes but they arrived and sadly did not fit. I am on the damn hunt again! Invites have been sent and now we are just waiting for RSVPs! I can't wait to see all of my family and friends and celebrate. :) October can't come soon enough!<br />
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I hope you are all having a fabulous week!<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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S.S.Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-63693036642414360992013-08-07T08:44:00.000-07:002013-08-07T08:44:43.514-07:0031 ThingsGood morning! Inspired by <a href="http://secondhandsundays.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-thing-about-me-is.html" target="_blank">Bekuh's recent post</a>, I thought I would share a few things on the blog today that you might not know about me.<br />
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1 // My engagement ring is at the jeweler (when I went in to buy
my wedding band, I was informed it was a size too big. Who knew?)
and I look down 300 times a day in a panic thinking it fell off.
Cannot wait to get it back!<br />
2 // My family ALL still calls me Mandy (along with a few of my
dearest friends and C). It makes me feel melty and loved when this
this nickname is used.<br />
3 // I've watched <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7eMH8QoMZk" target="_blank">You've Got Mail</a> at least 30 times.<br />
4 // C is the first (and last) lady I've ever dated.<br />
5 // I cannot eat mashed potatoes without corn. <br />
6 // I really love Ke$ha. She is my guilty pleasure in the car and
I <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q97c5szTgIA&list=TLPtlsrB7SB24" target="_blank">dance </a>and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP6XpLQM2Cs" target="_blank">sing </a>along. No shame.<br />
7 // I have had enough jobs to last me a lifetime (to name a
few...florist, Italian restaurant as a server, IHOP (server), Max
and Erma's (server), Elephant Bar (server), Easy Street Bar
(server and bartender), two different pools (lifeguard), nanny,
The Gap, Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Bath and Body Works, NY&Co.,
newspaper, writing teacher, book publisher, swim lessons to
toddlers, daycare (in the toddler room for two years), freelance
editor...<br />
8 // I never took swim lessons but have loved to swim since I was
tiny. My parents said I was a fish and have always just loved
being in the water. I would love to live near the ocean one day.<br />
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9 // My besty lives in Cali and I miss her every day (more than
the one before).<br />
10 // I moved to Minnesota knowing nothing - NOTHING - about that
state except having a vague memory that Brenda and Brandon Walsh
moved from here to the 90210 zip code. <br />
11 // I've decided to take C's last name. Who knew I would be so
traditional?<br />
12 // My dream job: opening my own vintage store (you probably
knew that).<br />
13 // I now collect: fawn/deer figurines; vintage perfume bottles,
anything owls, anything strawberries (mostly in the kitchen),
vintage bathing suits, wooden jewelry, vintage embroideries and
pillows...I am sure I am missing a few here.<br />
14 // I was not comfortable wearing a two piece until this year. <br />
15 // I am always correcting someone's grammar (even if it's a
sign on the side of the road)!<br />
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16 // Every night I say: "Let's go nigh-nights" to the pugs and
they trot happily behind me and we all get in bed and cuddle (C
too).<br />
17 // I always wanted to be a dolphin trainer when I grew up. My dream is still to swim with one.<br />
18 // I hate the smell of cooking meat. If I was single, I don't
think I'd eat meat.<br />
19 // I'm an only child.<br />
20 // I drink at least 3 cups of coffee a day (usually more).<br />
21 // I have Hashimoto's disease and have to take thyroid meds
every day.<br />
22 // My dad is 6'2" and my Mom is 5'8" and I came in right in the
middle at 5'11".<br />
23 // Because of this I never wore heels and I still can't.<br />
24 // I have recently become obsessed with the show <i>Mike and
Molly</i>. (I don't know either.)<br />
25 // I have half of my christmas shopping done.<br />
26 // My stress relief is thrifting (see above).<br />
27 // I have to lose an inch before the wedding if I want to zip
my dress...and since my cardio is thrifting that means I have A
LOT of thrifting to do.<br />
28 // If I like an author, I read their entire canon. So far I've read every book (poem) by these authors: Emily Dickinson, Tom Robbins, Toni Morrison, Nick Hornby, Louise Erdrich, and David Sedaris. Who's your favorite?<br />
29 // I get panicky in elevators.<br />
30 // I like wearing bloomers under my dresses (especially when bikeriding).<br />
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31 // C and I regularly quote the show <i>Friends </i>and no one EVER knows what the hell we are talking about because we are super nerdy. ("Joey doesn't share food." "I could eat some chicken." "Meat? Goooood. Jam? Goooood." "You just don't know." "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOgXYFyN1nA" target="_blank">I KNOW</a>!"<br />
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If you feel inspired, post a similar list on your blog! I would love to read it!<br />
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xoxo,<br />
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S.S. Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-48573567364825052912013-08-05T08:11:00.001-07:002013-08-05T08:16:59.727-07:00Lake Pepin This weekend we headed to Lake Pepin, MN, for a weekend of camping. This is our version of a bachelorette party. I had such a wonderful weekend. We are so lucky to be surrounded by so much LOVE. <br />
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I also spent a ton of timing sewing this weekend. This dress was a recent thrift score in Wisconsin for $3. The seams were all coming undone so I gave it some love and it's now my new favorite dress. I also altered (size 18 to size 8) and hemmed my first skirt this weekend! Pictures to come!<br />
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Up first, my newest obsession, OITNB. I watched the whole season in a week and I'm thinking about re-watching it because I am seriously going through (Laura Prepon) withdrawal. If you have not watched it yet - go! run! <br />
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So, I know I mentioned that I was going to be the thrifter of the year and find 150+ vintage plates for the wedding. Well, we went on our first plate-finding adventure and after visiting three thrift shops I had TWO plates. Then, I found a local vintage seller (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CarverJunkCompany" target="_blank">Carver Junk Co.</a>) who is renting me 150+ plates for $45. What?! Yes. Thank god I don't have to figure out what to do with 150 mismatched plates now. I think C is happy about this, too. </div>
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All of the Aranowski gals are quite creative if I do say so myself. They cook, knit, can vegetables, sew, etc. etc. My lovely cousin, Diane, recently <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/120593626/stuffed-elephant-plush-toy-baby-nursery?ref=col_view" target="_blank">opened an etsy shop</a> and I am so proud of her! She is such a talented lady. Her shop is full of colorful, whimsical, and beautiful goodies - <i>and </i>they are SUPER affordable! I am in LOVE with this elephant. I know just the pregnant Mama-to-be to get it for, too (ahem, Beth). </div>
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Salvaged Strawberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09962827762253515164noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3153474149366974837.post-55945623180041119892013-07-24T13:21:00.000-07:002013-07-24T13:21:05.651-07:00She Keeps Me WarmOh man. I am <span style="background-color: #e06666;">loving</span> this video. Heard this version for the first time today thanks to <a href="http://dorothysurrenders.blogspot.com/2013/07/playing-for-keeps.html" target="_blank">Dorothy Snarker</a>. My list of girl crushes just got longer.<br />
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