Bits Of My Weekend
I couldn’t have had worse timing for the shop update. First, I’m sick. I thought it would be a quick and easy sickness but it decided to hold me for dear life this weekend, which is so kind of it. Second, oppressive heat that I am not ready for, nor is our a/c-deprived apartment. But, somehow despite all that, things went smoothly and I had a lovely weekend. There were walks in the sunshine, a trip to Michael’s for craft necessities (I dip-dyed that tote bag), delicious food, and lots of productivity. Lots. Also? so much green this weekend. I don’t remember LIC being so green, but it is. And I love it. Next weekend my dad and step mom are coming to town, and I can’t wait to love this city some more, because I have to admit that up until recently I was really hating it (could have something to do with the fact that I’m 90% sure that I got sick from a sick woman who coughed on me on the train last week?) Sometimes New York does that to you though, and it just needs some tough love.
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
Looks like you had a good time!
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May 3rd, 2010 at 9:14 am
i love love love when my parents come to visit. it’s so fun to spend time with them in my city and have the pay. ha. have any good artichoke recipes? they’re so delicious but i’m never quite sure how to prepare them.
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May 3rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
Boo. I’m sorry you’re feeling sickly. Public transit is rad except for all the germs. That bag is so delightful, loving the non-hippie style, dye job!
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May 3rd, 2010 at 9:41 am
i am loving your organization with your shop. that wire basket thing looks lovely.
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May 3rd, 2010 at 10:53 am
AMAZING photos, darling. And I LOVE that stamp! Where did you order it from?
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May 3rd, 2010 at 11:00 am
What is that dip you had with your artichoke? It looks delicious, and I am getting bored with plain melted butter.
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May 3rd, 2010 at 11:40 am
The first photo just took my breath away. Beautiful! And the last one is just too stikin’ cute!
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May 3rd, 2010 at 11:50 am
Lovely dip-dye~! I am very inspired. Makes me want to go thrifting for some off-color yet well fitting items.
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May 3rd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Ugh, I probably have the same sickness as you. Caught it early last week, it was easy and not a big deal, but blew up this weekend when I was sure it was going to go away. Such a pain! Get well soon…
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May 3rd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Beautiful pics as always – and love the dip-dyed tote, is there no end to your talents? Hope you feel better soon!
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May 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Oh, I’m so jealous of the weather in New York right now. Here in Sweden the flowers are starting to bloom, but you’d never know it were spring, otherwise. Chilly and grey. So I continue to live vicariously through my fellow bloggers in warmer climates…
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May 3rd, 2010 at 5:22 pm
i hate it when random people cough on you. (…or, really, anyone coughs on you, for that matter.) did their parents not tell them that’s how germs spread? ugh. poor you! :/
also! sad to know that 1 minute in, i managed to not be able to grab one of the new necklaces. they are all so beautiful though! i’d like to think they’re all going to happy homes.
and finally, i’m totally with whomever it was who asked what it was that you were dipping the artichoke in…it looks delicious!
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May 3rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
love your stamp! did you design it yourself?
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May 3rd, 2010 at 5:55 pm
That tote bag came out really wonderfully! Great job!
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May 3rd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
i LOVE your ‘bits of my weekend’ posts.
feel better!
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May 3rd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
love the packaging, I hope you are surviving the heat. the humidity is killing me. I lived in the city two summers ago when they had a heat wave, 100+ degrees and humidity, it was killer trying not to look like you’re dying constantly and trying to breathe in the subways. But i loved it all the same.
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May 3rd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I love that tote!! Hope you feel better soon.
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May 3rd, 2010 at 10:24 pm
i hate the subway/bus. Between the fat people who sit ON me when they sit next to me, and the sick/gross people- yick. I wish it were the NYC of old. I could actually drive to and from work.
It’s what it is. My hubby and I have been trying to appreciate the city more these days. We’ve been walking EVERYWHERE, hitting old double features at the Film Forum, and are keeping a keen eye out for fun activities. This weekend may be a rockabilly show in Brooklyn.
Often in NYC you have to find the ways it fits into your life, rather than the other way around.
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May 3rd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
i admire your ability to stay so organized.
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May 4th, 2010 at 9:05 am
The artichoke caught my eye! LOL I make them all the time in the summer with a mustard/mayo dip (wish it wasnt as fattening though). Great picks and I love the dip dye. How did you do it? Just put half into dye and let sit, then rinse? I’d like to give that a try with some long boho skirts! Hope u feel better!
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May 4th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I think this is my favorite ‘bits’ post yet! The photos have a great flow. I loved your bag at first sight and loved it forever when I read you dyed it yourself. Yay for creativity!
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May 4th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
oooh bummer that you’re sick. feel better!
i am drooling over that dip-dyed tote bag…perfection!
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May 4th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
I really like your dip dyed tote, I might have to steal that idea for some bridesmaids’ gifts! Also, your apartment has the most lovely natural light, I have to say.
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May 4th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
to those who asked, the stamp was made at http://www.rubberstamps.net and the sauce with the artichoke is Brianna’s poppy seed dressing!
as for the bag – I used Rit dye (scarlet and denim blue), put the dyes in separate bucket – dipped in one color for a few minutes, squeezed the excess, and then flipped it over and dyed the other side. Then I just had to carefully rinse each side until enough dye was gone to rinse the whole thing. I think this is why it came out so faded – I should have soaked it longer but the color was bleeding so fast I didn’t want the whole bag to dye.
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May 5th, 2010 at 3:12 am
Loving all the green around the city as well. Nicely dipped tote and Cute, cute kitty!!!
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May 5th, 2010 at 9:59 am
My roomie and i have that fish eddies cat glass! we fight over who gets to use it. Just kidding, i keep it in my room…
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May 5th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Mine is actually the dog glass, Megan! My boyfriend got me the set for Christmas. I did not know they had cat ones though…hmmm
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May 5th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
I hope you feel better soon! I like how you organize your crafts!
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May 12th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
love your images. and your organization is super inspiring.
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