tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77914370045926854412024-03-12T23:04:11.905-07:00 My Homemade HappinessMy Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-32891957684883820742015-01-14T23:21:00.001-08:002015-01-14T23:21:42.049-08:00This beautiful placeLet me start by saying.... How is it mid January already!!!? <div>The holiday season seemed to come and go like a freight train this year. Maybe it was a mixture of, year one holiday rush with my business, traveling and getting the flu. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">That all seems like forever ago now. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Recently we had our first "out of state" guest come and visit the ranch. Our dear friend Stephanie ( lovingly referred to as The Dost). As always I had some yummy food waiting, we went out and fed carrots to the critters and checked out the Eagles nest in the back field before heading into North Cascades National Park. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We love visiting the park at different times and experiencing the seasons. This was our first trip in the middle of winter, so we weren't sure what to expect. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">In the spring the giant waterfalls are flowing and the park is bustling with tourists and hikers. This time it was very quiet. All the waterfalls were frozen, creating stunning icicles the size of me! Its like stepping into a winter wonderland. </span></div><div>As we summited, looking over Diablo Lake, I was reminded of how lucky we are to call this beautiful place home. 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After taking a break from posting on the blog for a few months its nice to be back!<br>
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2014 overall was a great year for us. We started the year off with friends in D.C. and after a few long days and nights on the road we were back in Washington state. We spent the next few weeks job hunting and figuring out where we wanted to live (with a BIG thank you to our dear friends who let us live with them during this time).<br>
On Valentine's day we moved to Mill Creek, WA, Ben started a new job, our friend Zack came to stay with us and six weeks later, Zack left and we moved again!<br>
The theme for 2014 was faith in transition. Looking back at our first few months here I laugh at how stressed I was. The unknown is scary, but when you release control its kinda fun!<br>
Since then we've been happily settling into our new life in Northern Washington. Its quiet and a nice change of pace from years past.<br>
Together we've focused on having quality time away from distractions. Ben took a new job that allows him more time at home and I've focused of building my business and making new connections with other creative women here in Washington.<br>
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Most recently we took a quick trip back East to celebrate Christmas with our families and meet our new sister in law and nephew. We had a great time seeing our families, I only wish we could have stayed longer (and everyone wasn't sick).<br>
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I'm pretty excited to see what the new year will bring. We have some fun trips planned and we are excited for our families to visit, so we can show them how beautiful Washington is.<br>
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I hope everyone had a safe and joyful holiday!My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-3315419816021941062014-09-03T18:15:00.001-07:002014-09-03T21:55:14.788-07:00Growing a business.Being self employed is fun! Having your own business allows you to work as little or as much as you want. It's also a lot of hard work and the hours can be long. I'm always thinking about new designs, marketing or what I can do to improve. All this is part of daily life and I feel so blessed because I get to do what I love everyday. Our biggest motivation ( I may be the designer and face of JES Design Studio, but we are a team) is that it becomes a successful earning business that allows me to be at home with our children.<br />
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Since last October I've been slowly growing my business. It all started with a pair of earrings and the search for a creative outlet on our upcoming road trip. Here we are almost a year later. I started a Facebook page in March, an Etsy shop in June and now just this week my designs are available in a local salon in Fairhaven,Washington. It's very exciting to look back and see how much we've grown. I went from collecting beads and vintage componets to sourcing high quality gemstones. All along my focus has been on providing high quality jewelry at an affordable price. My tag line has become " unique designs for everyday" because you should be able to wear a necklace or a pair of earrings with confidence any day, not just on special occasions! </div>
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I wanted to share a few photos of my designs and of the display at The Grotto Salon just south of Bellingham Washington. </div>
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It's been quite the journey, I learn something new everyday. I can't wait to see where JES Design Studio is a year from now! </div>
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Working on new sketches of upcoming necklaces! </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Is it just me, or did July fly by?!! Life has been full. My business is growing, which is so encouraging. We've had our first dinner guests, plus some. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Most recently we took a four day mini trip down south. The first half was to Portland, Oregon where we stayed at our favorite place, McMenamins @ Edgefield. Summer time brings quiet a buzz to this resort of the PNW (Pacific Northwest). In the past we've stayed in the Fall and Spring which are less crowed and a little dreamer, for the atmosphere is different... or I'm slowly learning that I much prefer Fall to any other season. We had a great visit and celebrated 6 years of marriage!! Yeah! Hard to believe 6 years has past already! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">After crusing around Portland we headed up to the Olympic Peninsula to the town of Sequim. This past weekend was the annual Lavender festival. We have some dear friends who happen to live right in town so we visited with them, ate some delicious food and smelled all sorts of lavender things!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We've both been working so hard lately it was nice to get away and relax just the two of us. We've decided that we are going to keep it up, every few weeks taking a few days off to just visit a new place and just be. </span></div>
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-79756941255508612352014-07-04T14:08:00.001-07:002014-07-04T14:08:00.351-07:00July!Happy 4th of July! <div>I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy holiday weekend. </div><div>Life has been in full swing around here. </div><div>Bens been pulling a few 80+ hour work weeks and I've temporarily taken over caring for the six horses and all that entails for the past 2 weeks while running my new Etsy shop and this house. </div><div>Yesterday was a nice treat. A dear friend came over, we lunched and caught up on life. I was able to show her this little slice of the pacific northwest paradise we get to call home and she introduced me to some of her family that live near by who also have animals. </div><div>Today we are laying low and relaxing. 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Im so excited to announce that my Etsy shop <b>JES Design Studio</b> is now open!<br />
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Link:<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JESDesignStudio">www.etsy.com/shop/JESDesignStudio </a><br />
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I have been working hard designing and creating new pieces, photographing my designs and building my shop. It took me a few weeks to get all my ducks in a row, I wanted to make sure it was done right.<br />
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Last weekend we had our first photo shoot, here on the ranch of course. My beautiful friend Brieann was nice enough to be our model and rock my designs!<br />
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I've stocked my shop with a few items at first and will continue to add as we go!<br />
Thank you to everyone for the encouragement, support and sharing of my shop and Facebook page!<br />
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XOXOXO<br />
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-Julie<br />
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Here are a few photos from our shoot last weekend!<br />
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This past weekend I took a break from designing new jewelry for an upcoming venture (hintā¦.it rhymes with Betsy!!) to work on a new project.<br />
Ben and I have been hunting for a desk, table, any piece of furniture that would work well as a vanity for me. We were looking for something with character and we found it this past weekend while antiquing in Anacortes.<br />
While browsing a little "new to us" spot off the main road we found this sad looking poorly painted black desk. By the looks of it, it had been sitting there a while and lucky us the shop owner was more than ready to let it go, so we got it 50% off! Wahoo! I love when that happens.<br />
I guess most people are looking for a set, a desk chair and mirror. We already had the chair and mirror ($5 score from our last adventure) so it work out well for all of us.<br />
We loaded it up and as we were driving home Ben asked what color I'd like to paint it. I thought about it for 1.5 seconds and quickly answered with, mint green!!<br />
I like happy bright colors. I think in this life its just as important to surround yourself with joyful colors as it is people. So my work desk is bright yellow and now my vanity is mint green and I love it! Every time I walk in the room it makes me smile.<br />
Here are a few photos we took during the process of giving this once sad desk a happy new life!!<br />
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Vintage German silver plated tea saucer holds my rings and things. I'm loving my new burlap necklace bust to display my new designs. </div>
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Two vintage ceramic pieces ( I love the periwinkle with mint green) </div>
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New wood and glass mini tray for perfume and lotion.<br />
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Vintage vanity tray with all my favorite things. </div>
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And most recently I've added this fun white and gray chevron drawer liner to bring it all together.<br />
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-1488165377919498372014-05-23T11:25:00.003-07:002014-05-23T11:35:01.180-07:00In the Kitchen As requested by a few of my friends I'm finally doing a post on one of our favorite recipes, <b>Thai Drunken noodles</b>. Ive made this dish quite a few times but I somehow get so excited or distracted that I forget to document the process so I can blog about it!<br />
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We first had this dish eariler this year at one of our new favorite Thai restaurants. Actually, Ben ordered the dish and it was so good we all ate some and I knew I needed to figure out how to make it at home!<br />
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So here it is: Thai Drunken noodles<br />
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1 lb of Thin sliced beef (or pork) *Ive also made this with thin slice chicken breast, it was good, but not as good as beef!<br />
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1 cup of Big flat rice noodles ( can be found in the refridgerated asian section of most stores or at an asian market)<br />
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Tapioca starch 1/2 teaspoon (for marinating the beef)<br />
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1 tablespoom chopped garlic<br />
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1 sliced Onion<br />
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1 or 2 sliced Jalapeno peppers (2 peppers will make it very spicy)<br />
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1 cup of Tomatoes cut into wedges<br />
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1 cup of fresh basil leaves<br />
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1 or 2 eggs<br />
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Fish sauce about 2 tablespoons<br />
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Sweet soy sauce 4 tablespoons<br />
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Oyster sauce 4 tablespoons<br />
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White pepper<br />
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Olive oil<br />
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1. Marinate the meat<br />
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I sliced the beef thin and marinated it with sweet soy sauce and oyster sauce. The trick for keeping your meat tender and holding in the moisture is adding tapicoa starch to the meat mixture. You can marinade the meat a few hours before cooking to save time or right before, either way is fine.<br />
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2. Separate the rice noddles, cutting them into squares or strips. prep the vegatables and get them ready for the pan.<br />
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3. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to pan, set on high heat and wait for oil to simmer before adding garlic. Toss it around a few times and than add onion. </div>
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7. Add the noodles as soon as you see the tomatoes release juice and add the sauces. </div>
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This is a good time to stop and taste the mixture. See if you want to add any more of the sauces. I always end up adding more sweet soy sauce. This is when I add the white pepper. The noddles should be soft and not dry. </div>
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8. Push the meat mixture to the side and add a bit more oil and crack an egg in the oil. Break the yolk with a spatula and flip the noodles back on top of the egg. </div>
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Harvesting herbs. Mint, thyme and rosemary.<br />
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One of my favorite people in the world, my dear friend Ivy came and picked us up ( with Chick fil a waiting for us!!) and helped us get floral arrangements ready for the big day. It was so nice to have time to spend together and crazy how it worked out that we were both in the same town in SC at the SAME time!! Meant to be!<br />
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The BIG day! My sister was a stunning bride. We snapped a few photos with mom before the ceremony. </div>
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The reception was so much fun. 80's music, Nan dancing with the groomsmen to Billy Joel and wearing our sunglasses at night!<br />
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Dad enjoying his lemon cake. Funny story, this man has wanted lemon wedding cake for so long. We had it at our wedding but everyone ate it before he had a chance, soooo we made sure he had a big slice at Katie's, and Ben documented it! Hahaha!!<br />
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Our new brother in law!!<br />
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And thanks to everyone spreading the love with the JES Design Studio "Send Some Love" event this month. </div>
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This weekend we have another wedding. Our friends Chris and Carissa are getting married!! Team Stull made them a wooden heart board for guests to sign and to display in their new home. </div>
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Yesterday we ventured into North Cascades National Park. It's so close to where we live now! We'll be spending alot of time there, I'm sure! </div>
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Almost two weeks have passed since we moved to the ranch in northern Washington. Life here is much different then anywhere we've ever lived before and we are so grateful.<br>
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It is quite peaceful and simple. We are surronded by nature, something Ive fully learned to respect and not fear. Our trails aren't paved and the grocery store isn't within walking distance and that is ok, for what we have lost in convenience, we've gained in openness and freedom to explore while learning to live at our own pace.<br>
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To clear up any confusion; we are renting a cottage on the property of a 62 acre working horse ranch. The owner Shaari is a fiercely independent, kind hearted, straight forward women. She is teaching us firsthand what it means to have land and animals and the work that goes into maintaining a safe, enjoyable environment, all because we want to learn. We are able to be a blessing to each other. We are learning, if buying land and having animals is what we really want for our future and we are able to occasionally help her with the horses and tending the land. This opportunity is huge for us! And for those of you who may be concerned with us living " off the grid", we aren't. We are within a comfortable distance of two major roadways with access to plenty of stores, entertainment and places for guests to stay. We feel at home up here, it's where we'd eventually like to buy land and what better way to know than to live it!<br>
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With all that said, I have learned so much already. Shaari has helped me be more brave and to challenge myself more often. I'm learning that I can do alot more than I think I can. This experience could not have come at a more perfect time in my life. This past year has been one big transition for us. We've moved and traveled and been challegned both as individuals and in our marriage, we've had highs and lows and now it just feels right. Washington is such a fit for us.<br>
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God's timing is incrediable as he moves peices of the puzzle and people come in and out of your life all for one brillant reason. I feel this experince and the relationship that is growing with Sharri is totally in his plan. To have someone be there as a mentor for both of us and be willing and able to teach, and give advice to us as individuals all while respecting and embracing us in our marriage is a blessing.<br>
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For now I'll leave you with my brave moments from the past two weeks;<br>
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Learning and succeeding at feeding and bringing in 6 horses at night for bed and than letting them out in the morning. Intimidating at first but now it's fun!<br>
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Learning to drive a big diesel farm tractor! I was apprehensive and wasn't sure I could and now I know, I totally CAN! </div>
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-4290112888198037892014-04-26T14:16:00.000-07:002014-05-03T16:35:58.123-07:00Back to Basics<br />
There are several articles floating around about "busyness". Ive read a few and they've recently struck up some insightful conversations between us. We've reflected on the past few years, months and weeks and decided that we've been... well, <i>caught up in the busy</i>. All of our busyness has been totally self imposed, from volunteering our free time, setting ambitious goals (and achiveing them) to moving and traveling and moving again.<br />
After our road trip we returned to the Northwest and went full force into reestablishing a routine, knowing that it would be very different from the one we had grown comfortable with in Hawaii, and it has been, in a wonderful way.<br />
We moved into our new, centrally located, uber convenient place, began setting up and within a matter of two weeks Ben was working two jobs, I was opening a new business, we hosted an extended houseguest and traveled back east again. We quickly realized we were doing all the things that kept us spread thin in Hawaii, here.<br />
Then a door opened for us. We were offered an opportunity to move further north, to the country. Ben would be minutes from work allowing us to have more time together, we would be able to save much faster and live a simpler paced life, the kind we imagined for ourselves but resisted for so long.<br />
So thats what we've done. We are stepping back and taking this time to relax, be less busy and to focus on whats really important. We are learning to say NO more often, and Yes to what brings us joy.<br />
We are getting back to the basics.<br />
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Yes, our address has changed again. If you'd like our new address feel free to contact us.<br />
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-71764005533810921982014-04-18T19:44:00.000-07:002014-04-19T08:50:02.446-07:00Skagit ValleyEvery year in April the town of Mount Vernon ( located in Skagit Valley, WA) has a huge month long Tulip Festival. We'd heard of the festival before moving from friends and I was intrigued and knew I needed to remember to go.<div>Ben actually works near where the main festival is held so I rode in with him eailer this week to check it out. </div><div>I picked the best day! I'd heard the crowds are insane on the weekends or even sunny days so I picked a rainy Thursday and for a while I was the only one wandering around the tulip fields. </div><div>I decided to go to the Roozen Gaarde first. The staff and grounds keepers were so friendly and informative. I walked through the well labeled garden of every variety of tulip you can imagine, all sorts if beautiful colors. </div><div>My plan was to just go myself and meet up with Ben later, but it was so beautiful I knew he'd enjoy it just as much a me, so I went and got him and we continued into the fields together. </div><div>I'm planning to go back before the season is over and also for the lavender festival this summer. 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I had such a wonderful day full of surprises, my favorite things, yummy food and love from those near and dear. Thank you to those who took the time to reach out and send love my way, I truly appreciate it. </div>
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Ben surprised me first thing in the</div>
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morning with an array of potted flowers and herbs so I can fulfill my joy of growing things AND my very own comfy chair for our patio so I can sit and read, paint, design, what ever my heart desires. </div>
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We headed up north towards the Cascade mountains to a local ranch ( Kowgirl Spirit Ranch) owned by the lovely Shaarie King. I rode a beautiful horse named Jetta, up the mountain side along her 62 acre property. The views were amazing and I enjoyed not only a trail ride but also a lesson on handling a horse. </div>
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Afterwards we ate lunch among the field of flowers that extends all the way to the snow capped mountains in the distance. I met an adorable mini horse named Sweet Pea, she, Ben and I walked together along the stream just enjoying nature. </div>
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We left the ranch and headed into Edison a small up and coming town along the water. A small cafe called Tweets was suggested to us for a sweet birthday treat. We arrived to find the cafe closed, but were quickly greeted by Charles the owner and welcomed in. He was so incredibly friendly and the cafe was beautifully decorated a mix between rustic and bohemian. I told him it was my birthday and without hesitation he offered me a generous amount of their gourmet desserts for FREE! I was so surprised an grateful. We chatted than said our goodbyes and headed home to get ready for our evening out. </div>
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I had already had a full joyful birthday, but there was more. I put on my new blue dress and we headed downtown to one of our favorite romantic dinner spots, the Melting Pot. Yum! We ordered things we never had before, enjoyed some wine and the quiet company of each other. It was the perfect end to a wonderful birthday! </div>
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Here are a few photos from my day! </div>
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-1304146986562175792014-04-02T07:29:00.001-07:002014-04-02T07:29:10.145-07:00Showers bring flowersWhat a week it has been! <div>This past weekend was my sisters bridal shower and bachelorette party. I flew in a few days before Ben for the festivities and to prepare Charlie and Ozzy ( our cats) for their upcoming travel back with us. <div>It rained most of the time, so not much different from home. Everything went wonderfully! It was so nice to see family and friends that I haven't seen in years and to meet Chris' mother, sister in law and gran for the first time! </div><div>Ben arrived in time to celebrate my birthday (early) with my family and for us to visit with some of his side of our family, while we were in town. </div><div>We mailed the last bit of things we had left here that wouldnt fit into our car while we were on the road trip last winter. </div></div><div>It was a whirlwind of a week. Fun and busy. We ALL head back home today. </div><div><br></div><div>Here are a few pictures from this week! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXrONkYNSnNkj_DHP863oflGHrDdcFDcuXjpHkAi6y3yg1NZa_yDrk2jThrUSIUmdz4T-eUvpLVKddqsRrHXJWPJ-UEoqI_LJ9Yf75vume1rMVrrvgfk7c-NKtqt0kZ9NXSsMtel5OWJZ/s640/blogger-image-17637140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXrONkYNSnNkj_DHP863oflGHrDdcFDcuXjpHkAi6y3yg1NZa_yDrk2jThrUSIUmdz4T-eUvpLVKddqsRrHXJWPJ-UEoqI_LJ9Yf75vume1rMVrrvgfk7c-NKtqt0kZ9NXSsMtel5OWJZ/s640/blogger-image-17637140.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2ffDZeQxUtNn7aOJZQINJvDEwr-XbO4HduS2ZS3s3iUlJyvyfJqghsVJocCd5VwBSwxhl3RpSLT6IhEbPxWcKN1ku7o8JdLfhVI3i05XwZ6CTAH4jONXUv9CnNsgdKHwedujImJnfT4a/s640/blogger-image--482484460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2ffDZeQxUtNn7aOJZQINJvDEwr-XbO4HduS2ZS3s3iUlJyvyfJqghsVJocCd5VwBSwxhl3RpSLT6IhEbPxWcKN1ku7o8JdLfhVI3i05XwZ6CTAH4jONXUv9CnNsgdKHwedujImJnfT4a/s640/blogger-image--482484460.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUeM6yPLQ-jSPigPb0C8n1Kyr5Sx_MOSpgf4qjCnS85arb9X_pLhg31UVPes1xz1GU-c5-uvJZrI8mcRC81T8ANgB09QeIvHmQiSEYTZ46rHayxrj-bYSIbvKIecF3H20tr7WRVmZHwBJg/s640/blogger-image-992267678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUeM6yPLQ-jSPigPb0C8n1Kyr5Sx_MOSpgf4qjCnS85arb9X_pLhg31UVPes1xz1GU-c5-uvJZrI8mcRC81T8ANgB09QeIvHmQiSEYTZ46rHayxrj-bYSIbvKIecF3H20tr7WRVmZHwBJg/s640/blogger-image-992267678.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCMHAq36M2oaErBJYqdKPY0pmMBaXHveVLqg72X6ljL1L0FIToqDntjuEWYxYszQoXdcrDxJ5Lu9JSUbm3fCHveQjL7TUjNOsNAcIv_7Xch5DwD85-TVp5htl9COnrP_dVBIJcu-rvejK/s640/blogger-image-1050395760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCMHAq36M2oaErBJYqdKPY0pmMBaXHveVLqg72X6ljL1L0FIToqDntjuEWYxYszQoXdcrDxJ5Lu9JSUbm3fCHveQjL7TUjNOsNAcIv_7Xch5DwD85-TVp5htl9COnrP_dVBIJcu-rvejK/s640/blogger-image-1050395760.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KNGgkC5MtQA4qdX8bQ-QW06EAcCkhkRI7czbdtXRv0elGCgxKtOd6G7gyWDh2oeHyU-rZWkUukaZD4CGqHmnebv_iAbjJatVvJX2sP4-R1fzskb_oK3mdJnHEvstg9gRFGJXBCJ4EWS-/s640/blogger-image-2077555604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KNGgkC5MtQA4qdX8bQ-QW06EAcCkhkRI7czbdtXRv0elGCgxKtOd6G7gyWDh2oeHyU-rZWkUukaZD4CGqHmnebv_iAbjJatVvJX2sP4-R1fzskb_oK3mdJnHEvstg9gRFGJXBCJ4EWS-/s640/blogger-image-2077555604.jpg"></a></div>Katie with her fiancƩ Chris' family. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUCqtShF7jSOzHy4IQ5wsFPnZ-tbWHm04L1PZKt_uIdGPUKfsBBX3ZBycP8H7P0VkXxl-zV7XIJBeissWv5HOvKUVTvHVu4PbrtILXOgcsmTNrV18xLGRhKE8pPlrK5TGjPPfV0c_YbfT/s640/blogger-image--100728095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUCqtShF7jSOzHy4IQ5wsFPnZ-tbWHm04L1PZKt_uIdGPUKfsBBX3ZBycP8H7P0VkXxl-zV7XIJBeissWv5HOvKUVTvHVu4PbrtILXOgcsmTNrV18xLGRhKE8pPlrK5TGjPPfV0c_YbfT/s640/blogger-image--100728095.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bridesmaids and the bride! 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I'm really looking forward to seeing so many of our family and friends and to celebrate Katie and Chris!! I'm so happy for my sister and it's been so fun to help plan these special events with her dearest friends and my mom! </div><div>We are also preparing for the long awaited return of our cats. They have spent the last 10 months with my parents. Now that we are back from the road trip and settled in we are ready to have them back with us, for good. We've missed them, but are so grateful for the opportunity to travel and for my parents generosity. No questions asked just love and support. </div><div>In other news, I've started a Facebook page to display my Art and the Jewelry I design. Check it out! <b>JES Design Studio</b> </div><div>We are working on a few new projects that involve pallets. </div><div>I've been learning to cook Thai and Indian food.. Yum, the spices!! ( recipes to come) </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>More to come..</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJE8oTzLIbYB1TlbrACGIEJs_DERdJvvmCp8uoWjRNQKsCx9zU2Um9sUHEJ9OaF3_4gHdy71bW7Il8D2UmHSIEv_eL1XNkig5WdTN8_8F0z8etLpp9Frvc8uepjtCXDYsR8eP5fgTmN86/s640/blogger-image-1640069791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJE8oTzLIbYB1TlbrACGIEJs_DERdJvvmCp8uoWjRNQKsCx9zU2Um9sUHEJ9OaF3_4gHdy71bW7Il8D2UmHSIEv_eL1XNkig5WdTN8_8F0z8etLpp9Frvc8uepjtCXDYsR8eP5fgTmN86/s640/blogger-image-1640069791.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">New logo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4gsNxNW68aId7ZW9P8LLwqALNGcPNlTPVZM468v9wQoPnnUXobkty1uqgYLfxemNPnzp1rkCi4EBvWVJFY-UpX3bqf9pWFuQI8-jubMGopocOaTTjaSmfmQogDOv62p3TTcFs6wfJuSF/s640/blogger-image--1336896952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4gsNxNW68aId7ZW9P8LLwqALNGcPNlTPVZM468v9wQoPnnUXobkty1uqgYLfxemNPnzp1rkCi4EBvWVJFY-UpX3bqf9pWFuQI8-jubMGopocOaTTjaSmfmQogDOv62p3TTcFs6wfJuSF/s640/blogger-image--1336896952.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lots and lots of pallets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQ6o78KjHFjEOMxyYR1ofcKxvaui7VD3Z4K-76XIZtddib-vG57dWBtcrMwRxz_elMHIkjRrOK1SKNPPpGw9ArkAu78Zlht-wj7Lz2Q2i0cbsJgo46MnppR3_H81MVAZP2nK03KJz4Z4w/s640/blogger-image--1618749609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQ6o78KjHFjEOMxyYR1ofcKxvaui7VD3Z4K-76XIZtddib-vG57dWBtcrMwRxz_elMHIkjRrOK1SKNPPpGw9ArkAu78Zlht-wj7Lz2Q2i0cbsJgo46MnppR3_H81MVAZP2nK03KJz4Z4w/s640/blogger-image--1618749609.jpg"></a></div>Spring = Tulips yeah!!! </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KHUIMLSDPnzoMKKuADZ-r6dZXUJOgz8lJI3vafPq_K1oPqnnXokD73UYPPjozJZXoFUO7FzvdNE2zvAGGu87kFwWaf403XNSZUQ3IB4A_76lHDVnLBpojxtMBQWPGfXYjbWuXNGfaVY5/s640/blogger-image-155395780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KHUIMLSDPnzoMKKuADZ-r6dZXUJOgz8lJI3vafPq_K1oPqnnXokD73UYPPjozJZXoFUO7FzvdNE2zvAGGu87kFwWaf403XNSZUQ3IB4A_76lHDVnLBpojxtMBQWPGfXYjbWuXNGfaVY5/s640/blogger-image-155395780.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Today's project: a DIY pallet garden bench. I've been daydreaming about growing my own herbs and succulents like we did in Hawaii. We have the perfect spot with lots of sunshine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was impressed with how quickly we were able to build this sturdy useful workstation on our back deck. 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This week was a fun blur, work, projects, company, walks in the woods and a birthday celebration! </div>
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Our latest project was a bed. Yes, we made a bed. We were happily sleeping on a giant memory foam while we figured out the space and what we wanted. Ben designed a wooden bed frame, he and Zach built it. After a few redesigns Ben and I re-built it even better, finishing it off with a wooden pallet border. </div>
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Our other project was a antique farm window that I envisioned as a memo/card board for the empty wall in our kitchen. We found the perfect window, added some chicken wire, mini close pins and lots of love!</div>
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Rainy days in the pacific northwest aren't getting us down, in fact I quite like the moss covered canopy of trees and catching a glimpse of snow covered mountians in the distance.<br>
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<br>Lately our days off together have been spent exploring, hanging with new friends, antiquing and of course, projects.<br>
Before we put the finishing touches on the coffee bar area, we were already planning the office/crafting room. We found the perfect desk at a local antique shop and began planning the style of shelves Ben would build.<br>
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I just love it! I've been anticipating a space to paint, design and get crafty for years. It's so exciting to have a place where I can spread out and not have to pack up my things each time. </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ben's buddy Zach arrived this weekend for a visit and weve been <i>very </i>productive. We took Zach antiquing, we finished setting up the office/crafting room and Ben built me a awesome earring, ring and necklace display out of wooden pallets and an old picture frame, that I just LOVE!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I envisioned this earring and necklace display for myself and Ben brought it to life! </span><br>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'm so thankful to have a motivated, handy husband who can build and help me design. </span><br>
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It's so nice to have a friendly face in town. I'm very grateful that we are able to be a blessing to those around us and host again. We are enjoying game nights, story telling and catching up on life. </div>
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-50862980768766237072014-02-26T17:27:00.001-08:002014-03-05T23:28:49.097-08:00Two weeks inWe've been in our new place for two weeks now.<br>
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It's been nice relaxing and taking the time to settle in, figuring out who we are in our new place, in this new state. </div>
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We've both discovered we love antiquing, it's something fun we do together. </div>
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When we were on the road we began collecting things from around the country. For me it was mostly gems, beads and other things that I'm now turning into jewelry, for Ben it's been patches and coffee. </div>
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I imagined a space in our new home for me to craft and one for Ben to have a coffee bar. When we were looking at places I shared the idea with Ben and of course he loved it. </div>
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We've found the perfect spot for this coffee/tea/chocolate bar and it's been fun to build and decorate together. </div>
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It's still a work in progress. So far Ben has built the wall hanging and shelf from an old pallet. The iron S he made a few years back at a black smithing class in DE. The mat is an AR-15 tekmat that we found at a gun show and the other shelves are ammo boxes I found at an antique shop.</div>
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-61824395228404164212014-02-18T11:32:00.001-08:002014-02-18T11:32:32.159-08:00In the kitchenYeah! This is my first<i> In the Kitchen</i> post in months! <div><br></div><div>Recently I posted a photo online of a raw "caramel" fudge tart inspired by two fellow healthy foodies. One of the ladies liked the post so much she reposted it on her page and people asked for the recipe. </div><div> The recipe I used, is my version of one that can be found on This Rawsome Vegan Life.com and I used the Cacao Magic superfood blend from ThePhilosophie.com</div><div><br></div><div>So here it is! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90AwrTS0cCQFx8Tf6nus_rM9fmTPqBbyIcalrZdOtdEudzlmdeEvCB-vHyNs9bDesAf4sLfSQNyBjDL3s1voWaiYpagtVCB6Zx-d1PIjodRl1yGDy1cD5BZ2dmWgQ8FjvCSkzllUBv9FB/s640/blogger-image-663645011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90AwrTS0cCQFx8Tf6nus_rM9fmTPqBbyIcalrZdOtdEudzlmdeEvCB-vHyNs9bDesAf4sLfSQNyBjDL3s1voWaiYpagtVCB6Zx-d1PIjodRl1yGDy1cD5BZ2dmWgQ8FjvCSkzllUBv9FB/s640/blogger-image-663645011.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u>Makes 6</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><u><br></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crust: </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup cashews</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup pecans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup dates</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Caramel" layer:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup dates</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tablespoons melted coconut oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 teaspoon cinnamon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pinch of salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Water as needed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fudge topping:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4 cup of Philosophie Cacao Magic superfood blend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tablespoons melted coconut oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 dates</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Water as needed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To make crust: pulse the nuts in food processor into crumbs. Add dates and process until all ingredients are blended together making a sticky crust. Line or spray ( I used coconut oil spray) tart/cupcake tins and press crust into bottom of each tin, set aside. </div><div><br></div><div>To make caramel: Pluse all ingredients together in food processor until smooth. Add water ( very little) as needed if blend is too thick. Spread into tin on top of crust and put in refrigerator. </div><div><br></div><div>To make fudge topping: Pluse all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Spread over each tart and put back into refrigerator to set for at least 30 mins. </div><div><br></div><div>Remove each from tin ( or not) top with dried coconut flakes and Enjoy! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>* this is my version of a recipe originally created by: thisrawsomeveganlife.com</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-32857013015473004432014-02-14T16:01:00.001-08:002014-03-05T23:30:29.042-08:00We've moved!<br>
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!<br>
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I have great news to share! Ben accepted a position at a local community hospital and we've moved into a lovely apartment north of Seattle.<br>
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We officaly moved in earlier this week and are still getting settled. Many of you know the transition we've been going through, not to mention our place in Hawaii didnt exactly have a kitchen. ( I cooked for years on a hotplate and mini convection oven).<br>
So after months of staying with friends, traveling and living out of boxes we get to have our own space, unpack and ladies and gentleman, I HAVE A KITCHEN! A real life working kitchen. WAHOO!<br>
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Since we are still unpacking and wanting to live in the space for a bit before we start decorating and buying big items I'll share a little bit and save the rest for later. Of course the room that is 90% done is theā¦.kitchen.<br>
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Again, I'd like to thank those who have helped and supported us along our journey. It would not have been possible without the help, guidence and friendship of those we hold near and dear.<br>
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Thank you!<br>
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Interviews, apartment hunting, shooting, feeding</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">wild squirrels,finding a new church and beating the broncos in the Super Bowl!! <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> (okay, we didn't actually do the last one)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's been a full two weeks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ben has interviewed at several hospitals. I've gone with him to check things out in the various towns. We met a really cool couple that invited us to church, we went and loved it. We've gone down to see our friends that live south of the city and enjoyed target shooting on the farm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We are exploring our new home state. We've experienced several quintessential rainy Seattle days and even some beautiful sunny days that provide a fabulous view of the cascade mountain range. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More to come...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-32436489130661600812014-01-20T09:32:00.001-08:002014-01-28T19:54:05.652-08:00Back in action.We've been back in Washington for a little over a week.<br />
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Ben has been interviewing and having meetings and I've been designing new earrings for the launch of my new business. </div>
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We've spent many hours<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> trying to figure out where to live. The good thing is, this process has allowed us to explore and learn about the different areas around us.</span></div>
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-27829763520671153342014-01-06T22:18:00.001-08:002014-01-23T12:00:40.438-08:00Joy!My word for this year is Joy.<br />
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Instead of a New Years resolution, I'd like to focus on finding joy in everything and everyone around me. With so much going on its easy to get distracted or overwhelmed. I want to be intentional about my actions. </div>
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Finding joy in the time we share with each other and friends.</div>
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Joy in being healthy, exercising and cooking amazing healthy food for my family. </div>
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Joy in nature and exploring our new home. </div>
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Joy in exploring my creative process and exploring new ventures. </div>
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This year is going to be wonderful. We are already off to a great start! </div>
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As we work our way back across the country we are taking the time to find joy in the little things. </div>
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My Homemade Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571466693454750087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791437004592685441.post-89372708016006951392013-12-28T17:35:00.001-08:002014-01-23T19:23:49.055-08:00Merry Christmas.We've been in town with family for nearly three weeks now.<br />
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Yesterday we celebrated Christmas <u>together</u> for the first time on over 4 years. </div>
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My sister and Chris came up from North Carolina, my Nan came over and we had a wonderful time making memories. We opened gifts and my mom made a delicious home cooked meal!</div>
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Ben asked me this morning what my favorite part was. I told him,laughing and dressing up in matching pj's ( even the guys) while watching a Christmas story on Christmas Eve was the best! </div>
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Here are a few photos from this week. </div>
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Merry Christmas! </div>
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