That is right, nine people will be gathering in my apartment this evening for book club. Do you remember my living room? I have no idea how nine people are going to fit, but we will make it work. :) I am freaking out a little bit, but I know it is going to be so fun!
Miss you ladies!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Kate Maennle Design
Drumroll, please...
My best friend from college, Katie, has been working on starting her own business for about five years - clothing, furniture and paper products. She is extremely talented and we are all so proud because her items are now being sold in a cute boutique in Austin called Peyton's Place.
The owner featured Katie in her most recent blog, saying "This local designer combines deep south charm with retro prints to create modern and timeless pieces." Reminded me a little of Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama.
K, you'll remember Katie's husband, Mark went to "the other" UT with y'all :)
When the CAKEs do a Texas trip, I'll arrange a visit to her studio!
Much love,
C
My best friend from college, Katie, has been working on starting her own business for about five years - clothing, furniture and paper products. She is extremely talented and we are all so proud because her items are now being sold in a cute boutique in Austin called Peyton's Place.
The owner featured Katie in her most recent blog, saying "This local designer combines deep south charm with retro prints to create modern and timeless pieces." Reminded me a little of Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama.
K, you'll remember Katie's husband, Mark went to "the other" UT with y'all :)
When the CAKEs do a Texas trip, I'll arrange a visit to her studio!
Much love,
C
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Book Club
I took inspiration from Christen, and the NYC satellite book club is in session! I have rounded up ten very interested ladies, and our first meeting is going to be next Wednesday. I am so excited! I cannot wait to see what book we pick and how this blossoms into a fun tradition. I am thinking about suggesting the following three books: A Severe Mercy, Crossing to Safety and To Kill a Mockingbird. What would you pick?
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Reflections of a Non-Reflector
Did you all at one point try to tell me that I was going to carry the main writing duties of our blog? Well you were WAAAAAAAAY off the mark weren't you? :)
A is our professional blogger dreaming up a new business and going for it, C is saving the world as usual and still has time to count her 1,000 gifts, K is brimming with her standard amount of creativity, craftiness, and damn ambition ( homemade butter... seriously?) and well I'm just sitting here a little befuddled. It's not really that I think you have it all together. I know, I know...you don't. But I stop to reflect and this is what happens:
I just see February's calendar, how many days til the weekend ( thanksfully ONLY 1 at this exact moment), where do I even start on my to-do list at work tomorrow, how many months left in Charlottesville, what house are we going to buy, I am tired of cooking and laundry, I need to exercise, I need to be a better wife ( you can read between the lines on this if you like-- I'm trying to keep things G rated, but mabye you can guess... I've had a cold this week...it's been a while). Well, I digress but you get the picture.
But I just wonder how you have time and maybe even more importantly energy to reflect, dream, create, etc. I ask this while I'm half watching House Hunters International ( I don't know what country because I'm only half watching, but there are some amazing houses with crazy views) so maybe I can begin to answer my own question by turning off the television! But, I defer to you my inspiring, lovely friends: When/where are you most inspired? What is your secret to reflecting on life, beauty, etc? What gets your creative juices flowing the most? Any thoughts on any of the above questions I would love to hear. I better see some comments or this will be my last post ever!
Sincerely Yours,
E
A is our professional blogger dreaming up a new business and going for it, C is saving the world as usual and still has time to count her 1,000 gifts, K is brimming with her standard amount of creativity, craftiness, and damn ambition ( homemade butter... seriously?) and well I'm just sitting here a little befuddled. It's not really that I think you have it all together. I know, I know...you don't. But I stop to reflect and this is what happens:
I just see February's calendar, how many days til the weekend ( thanksfully ONLY 1 at this exact moment), where do I even start on my to-do list at work tomorrow, how many months left in Charlottesville, what house are we going to buy, I am tired of cooking and laundry, I need to exercise, I need to be a better wife ( you can read between the lines on this if you like-- I'm trying to keep things G rated, but mabye you can guess... I've had a cold this week...it's been a while). Well, I digress but you get the picture.
But I just wonder how you have time and maybe even more importantly energy to reflect, dream, create, etc. I ask this while I'm half watching House Hunters International ( I don't know what country because I'm only half watching, but there are some amazing houses with crazy views) so maybe I can begin to answer my own question by turning off the television! But, I defer to you my inspiring, lovely friends: When/where are you most inspired? What is your secret to reflecting on life, beauty, etc? What gets your creative juices flowing the most? Any thoughts on any of the above questions I would love to hear. I better see some comments or this will be my last post ever!
Sincerely Yours,
E
Sunday, January 23, 2011
one thousand gifts
the name of the new book i'm reading.
and can i just say, you need to put your laptop on the coffee table (or under the big leather armchair, if you're the smiths), grab your keys and head straight for the nearest bookstore to buy it.
or if you're K and amazon likes to send you things with free shipping, you can order it here.
do you ever read passages in books that articulate something you have felt so deep in your soul but would never have known how to put into words? that has been my experience with this book. take for instance this excerpt:
"I wonder if the rent in the canvas of our life backdrop, the losses that puncture our world, our own emptiness, might actually become places to see.
To see through to God.
That that which tears open our souls, those holes that splatter our sight, may actually become the thin, open places to see through the mess of this place to the heart-aching beauty beyond. To Him. To the God whom we endlessly crave."
and this one:
"When we lay the soil of our hard lives open to the rain of grace and let joy penetrate our cracked and dry places, let joy soak into our broken skin and deep crevices, life grows. How can this not be the best thing for the world? For us? The clouds open when we mouth thanks."
the thread woven throughout her story is a dare from a friend to come up with 1,000 things she loves ... in other words, 1,000 blessings in her life ... 1,000 gifts from the Father.
i've decided to take on the challenge myself, beginning with gratitude for
1. precious letters delivered to my inbox from the girls of vintage CAKE
"And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph. 5:20).
with much love,
c
and can i just say, you need to put your laptop on the coffee table (or under the big leather armchair, if you're the smiths), grab your keys and head straight for the nearest bookstore to buy it.
or if you're K and amazon likes to send you things with free shipping, you can order it here.
do you ever read passages in books that articulate something you have felt so deep in your soul but would never have known how to put into words? that has been my experience with this book. take for instance this excerpt:
"I wonder if the rent in the canvas of our life backdrop, the losses that puncture our world, our own emptiness, might actually become places to see.
To see through to God.
That that which tears open our souls, those holes that splatter our sight, may actually become the thin, open places to see through the mess of this place to the heart-aching beauty beyond. To Him. To the God whom we endlessly crave."
and this one:
"When we lay the soil of our hard lives open to the rain of grace and let joy penetrate our cracked and dry places, let joy soak into our broken skin and deep crevices, life grows. How can this not be the best thing for the world? For us? The clouds open when we mouth thanks."
the thread woven throughout her story is a dare from a friend to come up with 1,000 things she loves ... in other words, 1,000 blessings in her life ... 1,000 gifts from the Father.
i've decided to take on the challenge myself, beginning with gratitude for
1. precious letters delivered to my inbox from the girls of vintage CAKE
"And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph. 5:20).
with much love,
c
Friday, January 21, 2011
So many clothes and nothing to wear!
You're going to have to indulge me for a minute. I have written a post about clothes.
And not just clothes, but the frustration of looking your closet and seeing lots of things and not a single cute, pleasant combination.
So, after book club last night (SO wish C & A were there!), E and I discussed how I feel about the current state of my closet. It's not about having MORE things, because I definitely don't need one more thing in my closet. Why is it hard to fork out a larger sum of money for something you really like than it is to shell out lots of little bills over and over and over?
E, being the expert encourager and voice of reason throughout the conversation, pointed out that spending a few extra dollars to have something tailored to fit you WELL is the best possible way to curate a collection of clothes that you love, that are perfect for you.
So, what is your go-to outfit for work? What would you add to your collection?
Thanks for the indulgence. :)
*Our next book is the Hunger Games by Susanne Collins. Yall read too, ok!?
And not just clothes, but the frustration of looking your closet and seeing lots of things and not a single cute, pleasant combination.
So, after book club last night (SO wish C & A were there!), E and I discussed how I feel about the current state of my closet. It's not about having MORE things, because I definitely don't need one more thing in my closet. Why is it hard to fork out a larger sum of money for something you really like than it is to shell out lots of little bills over and over and over?
E, being the expert encourager and voice of reason throughout the conversation, pointed out that spending a few extra dollars to have something tailored to fit you WELL is the best possible way to curate a collection of clothes that you love, that are perfect for you.
So, what is your go-to outfit for work? What would you add to your collection?
Thanks for the indulgence. :)
*Our next book is the Hunger Games by Susanne Collins. Yall read too, ok!?
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