meet my new favorite photo blog: folkloric.

elsewhere: {etsy}{tumblr}

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speaking of quilting moms, is my mom. you’ve met her before, but just recently she started her very own blog! i think you’ll enjoy it.

a stitch in time is all about nurturing creativity and inspiration. she posts diy tutorials, videos, free patterns, reviews books and more! you can learn how to tie a quilter’s knot, meet her backyard chickens (some of them used to be mine!) and even see her beautiful pincushion collection. my all time favorite diy that she’s shared was this tutorial on how to cover furniture with fabric (like the stepping stool above). not to be biased, but i think my mom is pretty awesome. you can visit her new etsy shop, facebook fan page and even follow her on twitter. you go, mom. i love you!

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hungry yet?

here’s to go fixing yourself a scrumptious breakfast, then coming back here to enjoy it while you visit jennifer’s causey’s lovely shop, beautiful breakfast blog and photography site!

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hello, friends! i have to share with you my latest discovery (via tara gentile). in fact, i’m writing to you from it right now! it’s the most amazing program for writers, bloggers and those of you who just want to focus while you work. as tara puts it, omm writer turns your computer screen into a low contrast, high focus zen wonderland of creative flow.

with options for different backgrounds, texts, writing sounds, saving options and music choices, it really does create an exceptionally concentrative space. i like the zen music so much, i’ve found myself leaving it to play while i’m around the house, or even eager to practice some yoga to it! just watch the video above to see what i mean.

 
right now, i have twelve tabs and about 4 programs running on my computer. how many do you have? normally, while i’m trying to write or focus, my eyes are always jumping between my twitter and e-mail inbox bar, or i’m being notified that someone just came or went online via skype.

serisouly? it’s an overload.

how am i supposed to get anything done? i can’t believe i have accomplished anything before now (at least in a timely matter) without omm writer. i have a feeling it’s going to increase my productivity ten fold. i find that it calms me down and helps me escape from the craziness that is today’s online world. it helps me focus tremendously.

omm writer offers a free version or their latest version, in which you decide the price you want to pay for it. how yogic! i’m in love.

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hello, friends! are you wanting to start a blog soon? have big intentions for the one you already have? whether you’re a newbie to the blogosphere or a seasoned pro, tara gentile’s blogging your passion e-books are here to help!

tara is the editor of scoutie girl blog (a must read if you don’t already) and is celebrating the one year anniversary of the release of her first e-book, 52 weeks of blogging with passion! can you believe it’s been a year?! 9 months later she released the sequel, 52 MORE weeks of blogging your passion, and as i’ve discussed both of these helpful e-zines before (here and here) i highly recommend them. tara is a motivator unlike any other i’ve met, and in each of her books she supplies you with 12 fresh intentions and 52 incredible writing prompts to keep you blogging year in and year out.

52 weeks of blogging with passion concentrates on giving you permission to blog about yourself and your business in an interesting way to your readers. it helps you beat writer’s block and gives you prompt after prompt to help keep you writing all year long.

52 MORE weeks of blogging with passion is all about blogging with intention. it focuses on helping you reach your goals and create a community. it teaches you how to engage your readers and keep them interested.

that’s right! get 40% either 52 weeks of blogging with passion or 52 MORE weeks of blogging with passion by using the coupon code ‘ANNIVERSARY’ at checkout. but only until tonight! sale ends wednesday, december 22 at 11:59pm EST.

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ok all you toaster lovers… are you ready for this?

 
TOASTER HAS A DOG BLOG!

oh yes, i did..

so for all of you that can’t get enough of toaster, he now has his very own space in the blogosphere. yeah! though it won’t be updated every day, it should be numerous times a week- so make sure to check in on what he’s up to! he’s even on twitter, so you can follow him there to get the latest updates. ;)

>> visit toaster’s dog blog <<

i hope you all have a lovely weekend! i’m running another trail race (7 miles this time) and the high is supposed to be 37 degrees… why do i do this to myself?  see you monday! xox, bonnie

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hello lovelies!  someone very dear to my heart has started a blog that has become one of my addictions daily reads.  jo klima is always my go-to-gal for design work.  that’s right- she designed going home to roost and selling the handmade way! after all these years of designing blogs and websites for other people, jo has finally been able to start her very own blog, august empress.

and it’s to die for!!

as you can only imagine a designer’s website would be, august empress is smart, beautiful, and full of to-die-for goodies.  she posts design elements and backgrounds free for you to download (notice the backdrop to this post?), patterns, inspirations, home decor ideas and more.  really, you must see for yourself!

>> meet jo – the designer of ghtr and selling the handmade way!

>> check out her free downloads

>> enter the giveaway to win a copy of print & pattern and creative, inc (by 11/15)

on another note: are you looking for a graphic designer? i can’t say enough wonderful things about jo klima & her web design business, the darling tree. jo’s design sense is like no other i’ve come across & the way she combines feminine whimsy with business smarts & branding identity is unmatched. she’s timely, affordable & an absolute dream to work with!

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good morning lovelies! did you have a good labor day weekend? ours was busied with lawn mowing and sewing, but it was wonderful to be at home! today i wanted to share with you one of my latest favorite finds, 17 dove street.

erin godbey authors 17 dove street and though she’s only been blogging for six months, her content is that of a pro’s!  she is a craftster, cook, party planner and lover of all things handmade.  through her amazing photography, she shares diy projects, recipes, party pics, art and so much more- you’re sure to be inspired by the time you leave.  plus, she’s heading up the fabulous indie craft parade coming up this weekend! what does she not do?

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