tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78101680763652583882024-03-13T10:50:04.506-07:00Yada Yada Bruno, Blah Blah BettyCompanion blog for Bruno and Betty. Stay tuned for all things Vintage, DIY, Food and Kitsch.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-1280054293848310652014-01-30T09:57:00.004-08:002014-01-30T11:18:39.666-08:00These Valentine puns don't skip a beat. See what I did there? We're huge fan's of puns so we couldn't resist sharing some of our favorite pun laden valentines.
Like this Will you accept this rose card available at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/118733427/betty-white-valentine-hellogigglescom?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=golden+girls&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all">Seas and Peas </a>
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This periodic table card is perfect for your geek squad romance. Available at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/82200870/periodic-table-greeting-card-science?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=sr_5c2f6a3369d05fc3300557f6deb579f7e5933fca2445ba20c3d1c1522a485a78_1390344627_14428643_valentine&ga_search_query=pun+valentine&ga_view_type=galle">Southern Pest Prints </a>
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Don't forget about that special Breaking Bad fan in your life. Available at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/176216678/breaking-bad-valentines-card?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=pun+valentine&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all">Eye Sore Designs </a>
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For your traveling pals. Available at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173769762/youre-ecuadorable-and-there-galapagos-my?ref=shop_home_active_5">It'll Glow on You</a>
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Don't forget your about your favorite person to spoon with. Available at <a href="http://www.abcddesign.com/archives/2010/01/29/spooning-leads-to-forking-valentine-pop-up-shop/">ABCdesigns</a>
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And while it's not a pun, I couldn't resist adding this one by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/176465332/the-records-are-mine-snarky-valentine?ref=shop_home_active_5">Housey Home</a> because it's something I might get from Bruno.
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Hope you've enjoyed our valentine suggestions, but don't take them to heart (last one I promise).
Cheers!
X.O.
Betty
Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-1272081249459329872013-05-13T12:48:00.001-07:002013-05-13T12:48:05.883-07:00Questionable love affairSo I just may or may not be having a love affair with the great outdoors this year. That may seem like a weird thing for those of you spending your weekends on sun soaked adventures camping, rock climbing, and/or kayaking away (see I really have no clue what goes on out there). I'll rock a porch chair and glass of iced tea like no other, but that's it really, or rather that <em>was</em> it. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0XM6avza2CWJxyCTAQLAyJTL6P8mMNE1beqOz6mPfbQzxLEQQj0RDHRfsHw1NPRWXDevtacXB3S3Y8LVgz51cL5wl_KMwgCHOdrcCBb0mNiTTBNo8ZCEB8Zy3W2fqGFNsZTaoOlTIcub/s1600/kissing+bunnies+picnic+blanket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo0XM6avza2CWJxyCTAQLAyJTL6P8mMNE1beqOz6mPfbQzxLEQQj0RDHRfsHw1NPRWXDevtacXB3S3Y8LVgz51cL5wl_KMwgCHOdrcCBb0mNiTTBNo8ZCEB8Zy3W2fqGFNsZTaoOlTIcub/s320/kissing+bunnies+picnic+blanket.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470466161353762162" /></a><br /><br />Now I can't seem to stay inside, especially around meal times. So I wanted to share some of my fav outdoor eating finds.<br />This <a href="http://www.strawberryfool.co.uk/Pages/ProductView.aspx?ID=2920&SID=1397">Kissing Bunnies</a> picnic blanket pictured above was too cute not to share, and since we all know that balancing a paper plate on your lap via a lawn chair is way over rated, this spread is perfect for nibbling outside. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhVUzlTXdVsAvn7DJvZIMdl1zO7Qud3gp8nTLozmPUfCYrz-My8rRvXsVI9fjVqv0TyflfyRl08kmPtz_mcTTBvM_UkDQhDx_p7afWK7Z-moOu7HHuo60loN5C20AK9PkvM7i2JmJ7Y0A/s1600/Tiffin+lunch+pail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhVUzlTXdVsAvn7DJvZIMdl1zO7Qud3gp8nTLozmPUfCYrz-My8rRvXsVI9fjVqv0TyflfyRl08kmPtz_mcTTBvM_UkDQhDx_p7afWK7Z-moOu7HHuo60loN5C20AK9PkvM7i2JmJ7Y0A/s320/Tiffin+lunch+pail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470468745193754306" /></a><br /><br />This cheery little tiffin lunch pail stopped me dead in my tracks, with it's bento styled shape and bright colors. I've always loved the idea of these stackable lunchboxes, that keep everything separate and in their place. This little guy makes transporting my fruits, salads and sandwiches or anything else I wish drama free. Anyhoo, happy picnic'n my lovelies! <br /><br />X.O.<br />-B.B.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-62508157376528356592013-05-02T10:02:00.001-07:002013-05-02T10:02:02.673-07:00Farmers Market I've missed you so. Yes, it's almost time for Bruno and I to wake up way earlier then one should on a Saturday, pour our coffee to go and leisurely stroll about our downtown area getting the lay of the land and keeping our eyes peeled for something we didn't know we couldn't live without.
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I'm talking about the opening of the farmers market of course!
I can almost smell the freshly baked pastry fumes wavering in the streets. Hear the foodies out in full force perusing fresh veggies and chatting with their favorite farmers. Ah yes, it's been tooo long farmers market.
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This year we're celebrating the arrival of grocery shopping being fun again with these limited editon fabric <a href="http://www.brunoandbetty.com/powered-by-kale">produce bags</a>. The perfect way to bring your haul home in style.
We've obtained a community garden plot this year (more on that later) and while we're looking forward to growing a lot of our own veggies, we'll still frequent the market looking for new favorites. I'm especially day dreaming about heirloom lettuce and tomatoes. I've never thought so much about produce since I was a kid and wanted nothing to do with it.
We'd love to hear about your growing plans or favorite farmers market finds!
Over and and out.
XO-
Betty
Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-4446347499451068322013-01-06T14:11:00.001-08:002013-01-06T14:11:10.443-08:00Mad about Yerba Mate<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhuxjCl70z0LTDCowfmpwvvYmJ0PPfLs1kCROgT6wrvvJPULe1f-eP6f6ID0TIZPqFh_zEGmLOIxiksbYo3PtTzU3lxVeEWJEct1FPN6vfQr1ZV-6bO_6ic5UigIt-RKjBipFTZLJP1f-/s1600-h/mate.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhuxjCl70z0LTDCowfmpwvvYmJ0PPfLs1kCROgT6wrvvJPULe1f-eP6f6ID0TIZPqFh_zEGmLOIxiksbYo3PtTzU3lxVeEWJEct1FPN6vfQr1ZV-6bO_6ic5UigIt-RKjBipFTZLJP1f-/s320/mate.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250096771794292946" /></a>
<br />Mad I tell ya! Most people that know me know that coffee is my poison of choice, but Yerba Mate comes in at a <em>realllly</em> close second. I found this yummy stuff when the wonderful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5002441">Tea Noir</a> included a sample of her magnificent <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15508584">Mocha Mate</a> in one of my orders and I've been smitten ever since. While I still love her Mates (pronounced Mot-tay) I've been dabbling with a few other brews like that are sooo good including my new favorite Cocoa Mint Mate which is what's brewing in my french press above. For those not in the know Mate is a South American herb that's a great alternative to teas and is most popular in Argentina, while my preferred method to brew it is my french press (surprise surprise) the traditional way to drink it is in a small hollowed out gourd with a long filter straw made of metal called a bombilla.
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<br />It is available in tea bags my favorite is <a href="<a href="http://www.pixiemate.com/">Pixie Mate </a> if your on the go and can't be bothered with brewing it the traditional way, I must say that it is soooo much better the traditional way though. One thing I love about this stuff is it really packs a punch that lasts without the jitters that it's cohort coffee tends to hash out. I could seriously drink this stuff all day long and the best part? There's no headaches or addiction when you don't drink it, unlike my beloved coffee. So if your looking for an alternative to coffee or green tea, or just wanna try something new I urge you to give it a go. It's known for it's euphoric effects and I can honestly say it makes you feel pretty darn good. Go ahead and try and frown when you have a nice steamy cup this stuff....go ahead I dare ya.
<br />Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-90778226790507012292012-10-22T08:03:00.001-07:002012-10-22T08:14:10.874-07:00Zombie FestIt's that time of year again. Days are shorter, nights are longer and zombies are everywhere! Halloween is by far me and Bruno's favorite holiday and we usually celebrate for weeks leading up to the big day. Has anyone heard of or better yet actually done the <a href="http://runforyourlives.com/">Run For Your Lives 5K?</a\\
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It pairs my love of 5k's and zombies, I mean what could be better? Bruno and I have wanted to participate in one of these since finding out they existed last year, but always miss the date in our area. I've been looking for a nice test run of my zombie escape plan, to work out any kinks.
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So this year me and a few of my derby girl friends settled for our local Zombie Walk.
I was shooting for a Mary Tyler Gore look, but looking back I realize now it was more like Scary Poppins. It as miserably cold but fun to get all cutesy in a "Oh, are my brains are showing" kinda way.
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To wrap up the month nicely our <a href="http://goodsie.com/store/Bruno-and-Betty/vegan-zombie">Vegan Zombie Towels are just $8</a\\
X.O.
-Betty
Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-57729506778541741652011-09-14T13:51:00.000-07:002011-09-14T14:00:28.776-07:00So I got my act together
and created a newsletter with the help of the good peeps at <a href="https://madmimi.com/">Mad Mimi</a>. For the longest time I read about the importance of newsletters and keeping your audience connected. For almost a year now "create newsletter" has been on my to-do list. Had I known how easy it was, I would have crossed it off ages ago.
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Mad Mimi makes it easy with customizable templates and makes it easy to share via emails or twitter. Not to mention rocking customer service if any questions should arise. If your interested in creating your own check them out, there's really no need to put it off like I did. Or if your interested in signing up for mine, please do! You'll find the handy dandy sign up button on the left hand colum.
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Anyhoo, I'm pleased as punch with the outcome and am already diligently planning future issues.
Which may or may not include these new Derby Girl Christmas Ornaments I've been working on for the holidays. Be on the look out for Gnomes, Sewing Machines and Camera ornaments as well or sign up for my newsletter (shameless plug I know) if you'd like to know when they'll hit the
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328">Shop</a>.
Happy Wednesday all!
X.O.
-M.M.
Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-43657999783096562382011-09-07T12:02:00.000-07:002011-09-07T12:05:40.563-07:00I haven't owned a cape since I was 8And at 32 I'm having a bit of a issue with that. This cooler weather means one of my favorite things, baking? Sure. What I really mean is the understated charm that is dressing in layers. Esspecially when a unexpected pop of color is thrown in.
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<br />These four are my top contenders. If anyone knows of any other cutesy capes please feel free to share. I'm off to press a few of these guys on some tops I just finished for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoxieMadness">Shop.</a>
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Pictures coming soon.
Cheers my lovlies,
X.O.
-M.M. Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-53701632294717697372010-08-02T11:38:00.000-07:002010-08-02T13:20:21.380-07:00Head Over WheelsHiatus might be the wrong word to use for the super long break I've had from blogging, but I'm back and head over wheels in love!! With roller derby that is.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpiFbzJxli0VUArNY7GkPtHgpwmgVJxuyYUUPVRr8H2iFuMlRfsiEOFwA2cFG7HMb-f-Vi-JfX_K06Wy9k0n1LQ_uzSZQ8xm0T3rtX4VJsEDgKpl_7uwawDlbKjijlehrRxAZnXJjHF6A/s1600/Derby+skates..jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpiFbzJxli0VUArNY7GkPtHgpwmgVJxuyYUUPVRr8H2iFuMlRfsiEOFwA2cFG7HMb-f-Vi-JfX_K06Wy9k0n1LQ_uzSZQ8xm0T3rtX4VJsEDgKpl_7uwawDlbKjijlehrRxAZnXJjHF6A/s320/Derby+skates..jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500885497405676450" /></a><br /><br />I recently joined the newly formed leauge in my town (The McLean County Missfits)I finally decided on the derby name "9 Milly" after countless weeks of diliberating and am so excited/borderlined obbessed it's not even funny. I think if I could figure out how to sew in my skates I would, but in the mean time I'll settle for screen printing in them. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1PwrwypFXIFPN6fhuQAAwTWoad5M4Ecj1stAISN9WiKuzWy-7yQtWprDZ0Ssg1Td4J2XNEadxtsjqhmsADehAzpONOHy52x4UIet85SWGOcCR-eJHTbptq4Nyu5XGVZvnP0fV8gp5orR/s1600/socks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1PwrwypFXIFPN6fhuQAAwTWoad5M4Ecj1stAISN9WiKuzWy-7yQtWprDZ0Ssg1Td4J2XNEadxtsjqhmsADehAzpONOHy52x4UIet85SWGOcCR-eJHTbptq4Nyu5XGVZvnP0fV8gp5orR/s320/socks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500899895010071170" /></a><br /><br />It's a wonderful release and a killer workout, but has done nothing to curb my sock obbession. Of course I have used derby as a valid excuse to hit up my most fav sock site <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/_pages/index.php ">Sock Dreams</a>. I adore these <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/knee-highs/nerd-knee-highs">nerd socks</a> and of course the <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/knee-highs/sock-it-to-me-crafty-knee-highs">crafty socks</a> are already tucked in my sock drawer. And by "tucked" I mean crammed, as the afore mentioned sock obbession is visablily taking it's toll. They seem to be having a sale over at SD soooo many cute socks and only these 2 feet. Sigh. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbM8zJbsAFncQT9pkXV5YpmPnMrkxiYIBxeTItGmkYQHcB6tOv7TvGA6cJI21_CnCftWlOJtoGeIXLeS8eh7QDEtrXu5h1fZtkNpiR9Tljo5YCvtE-br-4kwpjpEaCVuPHVDT_LsptmWW/s1600/$20+sale.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbM8zJbsAFncQT9pkXV5YpmPnMrkxiYIBxeTItGmkYQHcB6tOv7TvGA6cJI21_CnCftWlOJtoGeIXLeS8eh7QDEtrXu5h1fZtkNpiR9Tljo5YCvtE-br-4kwpjpEaCVuPHVDT_LsptmWW/s320/$20+sale.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500908288832463682" /></a><br /><br />Speaking of sales, this week most of the limited edtion clothes in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoxieMadness?ref=seller_info">shop</a> will be on sale for $18 or $20 to make room for new fall designs. <br /><br />Happy Monday all!<br />XO, <br />-M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-87217484429902021902010-04-20T12:52:00.001-07:002010-04-20T13:21:53.428-07:00Celebration Sale and Darling New DudsJust a quick post to announce the celebration sale going on over at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328">Shop</a>. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgjwvXqDHt_zEXHV6lCu4lCUS4aQo1stlgUxAqdWGcU9Uev-MaK1XY9SGd7RbmY130bjtk2rshiTjsh1l4svMRpz2QPOB2rDlnD1lenHdHtq6XTCEQqykZFTo-GVE8Z28JNCAlym9Kout/s1600/Sale.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgjwvXqDHt_zEXHV6lCu4lCUS4aQo1stlgUxAqdWGcU9Uev-MaK1XY9SGd7RbmY130bjtk2rshiTjsh1l4svMRpz2QPOB2rDlnD1lenHdHtq6XTCEQqykZFTo-GVE8Z28JNCAlym9Kout/s320/Sale.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462316204561264082" /></a><br /><br />*All kitchen towels are now $6.50. <br />*Most limited edition clothing is $20.00. <br />*Most T-Shirts are now $18.00. <br />I decided against doing a different sale everyday and just went with 3 deals that will run all week. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1nbkPkpMHj4FW03ZeqdjPjHB_Nay35vvQlRYck1Fsk5536YV2zWnwfVLf3ARMKVIOLaw-jSjOh97KUxzHl3yP2Y2whCpJ6-os_06oZPFEVq15ds5BgLS6_cFkeatFIGR1CkOHIMw51SI/s1600/mustard+key+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1nbkPkpMHj4FW03ZeqdjPjHB_Nay35vvQlRYck1Fsk5536YV2zWnwfVLf3ARMKVIOLaw-jSjOh97KUxzHl3yP2Y2whCpJ6-os_06oZPFEVq15ds5BgLS6_cFkeatFIGR1CkOHIMw51SI/s320/mustard+key+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462316593097914482" /></a><br /><br />There's also a few new styles coming this week which are included in the aforementioned sale. Words can't express just how I feel about this lovely yellow ditty. <br />There's also a pink version that I'm equally speechless over. <br /><br />Happy shopping lovelies and have a great Tuesday!<br />-X.O.<br />M.MBruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-4482337365513137582010-04-08T09:38:00.000-07:002010-04-08T10:50:46.418-07:00B&W Goodness.As promised, here's a pic of my new workbench/shipping station, it's perfect for holding all my packing supplies and makes getting orders out a breeze.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhjyIFMKqol8OZadEURLvPT1Dh9k5ZATcldyJYvNg5pb5czDWXl40idzElCVBY3YDFznMRxpEgxOnnFiLMO3vcsDvnTLzGigEv7_keXs5qPnAIlwrpjySz310HbAHZUcUn19n1lKqK1Yh/s1600/Workbench1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhjyIFMKqol8OZadEURLvPT1Dh9k5ZATcldyJYvNg5pb5czDWXl40idzElCVBY3YDFznMRxpEgxOnnFiLMO3vcsDvnTLzGigEv7_keXs5qPnAIlwrpjySz310HbAHZUcUn19n1lKqK1Yh/s320/Workbench1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457810415516284738" /></a><br /><br />It's been painted and screen printed with my sprocket design, but it's still not done. Eventually a super large scooter will grace the peg board as well as the table part. I love how it's coming along and wanted to show it off. I also wanted to remind you all of the "New Studio Celebration Sale" that I'll be having in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328">Shop</a> all of next week with a special deal each day. <br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.132412593.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 498px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.132412593.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This includes my limited edition goods as well like this new sew a go shirt now in black and white. So stop by on Monday and take a peep lovelies. <br /><br /><br /><br />Tah, <br />X.O.<br />-M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-27494677235226938412010-03-15T13:55:00.000-07:002014-01-30T12:44:11.939-08:00I've moved!<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/6178253/?claim=p5c39nehy3s">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAa_a5NcQA7d4cb283pezcSXEI2wm1_qxe1JF6omeIS8607WPzaRq3xZj8Z6a4wfbUf6N7ryLxUopAICZGcVmFoRJyUsznmG3Oi-r-oA4YBWmCGqDfAMa5pVbPhI1il0OPbGbBMvdKGze2/s1600-h/Fabric+whore.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAa_a5NcQA7d4cb283pezcSXEI2wm1_qxe1JF6omeIS8607WPzaRq3xZj8Z6a4wfbUf6N7ryLxUopAICZGcVmFoRJyUsznmG3Oi-r-oA4YBWmCGqDfAMa5pVbPhI1il0OPbGbBMvdKGze2/s320/Fabric+whore.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448969017041970482" /></a><br /><br />I've been away for sometime but not without good reason, Andy and I have just wrapped up a move to the new M.M. studio, a small carriage house right behind my house. True it wasn't as easy peasy as I thought it'd be. But two weeks, several break downs, and bags upon bags of fabric (seriously where did it come from?!) later and we're all moved in, not quite work ready but damn it we're IN! Hopefully I'll have more workspace pics up soon and new designs even sooner. I'm off to finish working on this really fun idea I have for my workbench, pics coming soon. <br /><br />Signing off for now but not long, <br />X.O.-<br />M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-65758986216352509752009-12-31T12:46:00.000-08:002010-01-01T15:40:13.545-08:00Wait what?!It's New Years Day some how. I have no clue how this happened it kinda snuck up on me. So guess who had no plans for last night? That might have bothered me a few years ago but after the holidays that kicked my ass (in the best way possible) I guess I was looking forward to a not so quiet night home. I'm also looking forward to my usual calendar hunt, and there are so many fun ones on my radar. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9MjUlaV1g0a5gyZTdG9Bp8ZcKoIhPCPTxvcKqBKSkwr6yCSS0sHkqYL2CrFHyGd0tJNt7rw3ff5FNQ4KTqSBMEUFOwtfwh5YM0kmq3iQfZqllGmq5twn3XGdst_arLL3IkZVYJyB6KOt/s1600-h/cute+on+a+stick.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9MjUlaV1g0a5gyZTdG9Bp8ZcKoIhPCPTxvcKqBKSkwr6yCSS0sHkqYL2CrFHyGd0tJNt7rw3ff5FNQ4KTqSBMEUFOwtfwh5YM0kmq3iQfZqllGmq5twn3XGdst_arLL3IkZVYJyB6KOt/s320/cute+on+a+stick.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421505548473084450" /></a><br /><br />Not only does this cutie from <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Apartment/Decor/Cute+on+a+Stick+Mini+Calendar">Mod Cloth</a> reek of retro goodness it also pairs my love of corn dogs and Carmel apples (never in that order, not since the state fair of 98) and features the cutest version of the two all dolled up and proclaiming their "Careless love". <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-xQQk82QkgOwzMyB7AzXH0TqSJUbL8XDMUmsKxIOqFdGQas4UkVFtHSpzPhMTMNwgRQe560ba7OBgMKO1uKvclSgUoGf7st3dash0ykBi4dmOTOms8JJRv6bKMCLP8XQTEZ38sfAarFq/s1600-h/artagenda.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-xQQk82QkgOwzMyB7AzXH0TqSJUbL8XDMUmsKxIOqFdGQas4UkVFtHSpzPhMTMNwgRQe560ba7OBgMKO1uKvclSgUoGf7st3dash0ykBi4dmOTOms8JJRv6bKMCLP8XQTEZ38sfAarFq/s320/artagenda.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421919860898028754" /></a><br /><br />I also really love this Saffrom Universal art filled planner, from <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/anArtfulAgenda?ga_search_query=AnArtfulAgenda&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">An Artful Agenda</a><br />It features hand-drawn images and lettering on each page. I love the free form that allows you to feel like your writing in a journal that someone has already kindly illustrated for you. <br /><br />Hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year! May this one be even better. <br /><br />XOXO-<br />M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-30198924426752956892009-12-01T11:57:00.000-08:002009-12-01T12:53:45.162-08:00I am so feeling the luv...I'm pleased as punch to announce that fabric napkins from Moxie Madness were chosen to be featured in Chow.com's <a href="http://www.chow.com/galleries/58/winter-2009-gift-guide-under-15">Holiday Gift Guide</a> Woot! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbtWulqJH6zO3YZ1VccJ0iQN_4m7njacNzL5VdUCMGs4NpYYyYedco4Ax3QMewNWneRrZtbUf_Kkk6_WpilxzGOSy2e3Ybf3MeYoeRhO3JJeI8Ppba9IJoE2aDT_dU_XQEGY3bPw3iVGy/s1600/Chow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMbtWulqJH6zO3YZ1VccJ0iQN_4m7njacNzL5VdUCMGs4NpYYyYedco4Ax3QMewNWneRrZtbUf_Kkk6_WpilxzGOSy2e3Ybf3MeYoeRhO3JJeI8Ppba9IJoE2aDT_dU_XQEGY3bPw3iVGy/s320/Chow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410360030712357698" /></a><br /><br />Making their debut are the latest design from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoxieMadness">the shop</a> , The Switchblade Silverware Set. Which started as a joke between Andy and I. I pressed a few for us and decided we might not be the only ones with a little dinner time argo. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMmMKUzqg212cSd7VR_x8skwIzWLtEhyQ3YXvCt6lMP7XroJu5YbtTryv6F-YA2sxUY9cnArykLLvnUqTB-gXlnAw8XMH6MqfJv1JF93ucDp1JrUPPOEACH8W3yBZ7cY-nDpO5kBBECUo/s1600/butter+nut+swithblade+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMmMKUzqg212cSd7VR_x8skwIzWLtEhyQ3YXvCt6lMP7XroJu5YbtTryv6F-YA2sxUY9cnArykLLvnUqTB-gXlnAw8XMH6MqfJv1JF93ucDp1JrUPPOEACH8W3yBZ7cY-nDpO5kBBECUo/s320/butter+nut+swithblade+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410367773878408306" /></a><br /><br />I also received some love from one of the sweetest girls on the east coast, my new pal Darcy Danger. She sent me not one but two of the cutest mini notebooks from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theblackapple?ga_search_query=theblackapple&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">The Black Apple</a>. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOrE4IUr8vohC-4-A3Z_ru9o4gHjhBc5w4rWUFmLB5FnjHmmKtICD2LDFzfCbp076dSpri_-F7mE_60RCF5bkLT2XGiqXsF_uY3_AeH1lMasKiGhvDhIBAE_wE9PuXw3wSMizvtXbq0IN/s1600/jots.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOrE4IUr8vohC-4-A3Z_ru9o4gHjhBc5w4rWUFmLB5FnjHmmKtICD2LDFzfCbp076dSpri_-F7mE_60RCF5bkLT2XGiqXsF_uY3_AeH1lMasKiGhvDhIBAE_wE9PuXw3wSMizvtXbq0IN/s320/jots.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410360157832389554" /></a><br /><br /><br />I have been coveting these lovelies for ages now and after coming clean to DD that I have a collection of journals that I'm scared to "ruin" with my serial killerish handwriting, she sent them my way and I'm SO very grateful. Not only do they have uber cool graphics, but also a sweet little poem on the back about how important it is to fill up your notebooks. Something that I'm slowly learning to do. Thanks for the lesson Darcy and happy Tuesday all! <br /><br />XOXO-<br />M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-68886753427343711852009-10-14T13:51:00.000-07:002009-10-14T16:16:20.216-07:00So last night I had some beerswhile poking around one of my Nigella cookbooks and found a recipe for <a href="http://www.nigella.com/recipe/recipe_detail.aspx?rid=309">hasselback</a><br />potatoes, but figured I would improvise with larger potatoes, garlic olive oil and some rosemary.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5j8hyov4qS5d4Jqx67KGnoQf72DHbTjlwStyHFxOhq0qwqGwczVmp-tOQObZG5IU6Xborygouc2A78iRjBN23cHxh25Y1eGP5ODzlNn6uN1A0d3x8CHKrjChqrhZAHFtcKBSd-ltHxR0/s1600-h/the+hassellbacks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5j8hyov4qS5d4Jqx67KGnoQf72DHbTjlwStyHFxOhq0qwqGwczVmp-tOQObZG5IU6Xborygouc2A78iRjBN23cHxh25Y1eGP5ODzlNn6uN1A0d3x8CHKrjChqrhZAHFtcKBSd-ltHxR0/s320/the+hassellbacks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392592037133831858" /></a><br /><br />Now we use ALOT of potatoes here in the land of madness and these are becoming a fast favorite. Not only are they the perfect savory, herb infused fix but they are so dang fun to eat. For serious. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfu84zesc0iR6vHKZ7m2R4ZTuidjsC0Z5JjgnF64SbJHaeOtFlQqwtBEl0Kt3bxp-Mqbxz4iM5kSMgDDzGCoGo13sDxfAfuBbKd57Kdqk71fu4FUZehEYTIg5muEFU0gBzFDA3xbitpus/s1600-h/cat+stamps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfu84zesc0iR6vHKZ7m2R4ZTuidjsC0Z5JjgnF64SbJHaeOtFlQqwtBEl0Kt3bxp-Mqbxz4iM5kSMgDDzGCoGo13sDxfAfuBbKd57Kdqk71fu4FUZehEYTIg5muEFU0gBzFDA3xbitpus/s320/cat+stamps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392594126108779682" /></a><br /><br />Anyhoo, I recently got my hands on some kick ass <a href="http://goreydetails.net/search.php?category=33">rubber stamps</a> recently and decided to use my favorite on these tiny envelopes I acquired for thank yous to include in orders and such. I love this wide eyed cat, it totally reminds me of those old kitty wall clocks where the eyes and tail would tick back and forth. Member those? <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4131U7Giu_fxMsVvfVq22uoUob6VG2O_ospl850jZlZrm7wkKlHt5vlqL5BeFmUw88J0UbIVEa3kCzscuU8f1C3mlcRNUmBrj_vrh2JwoIMWwM5c9OQIw9lUMZVOQxhWl7sHVJYsWWtT/s1600-h/01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji4131U7Giu_fxMsVvfVq22uoUob6VG2O_ospl850jZlZrm7wkKlHt5vlqL5BeFmUw88J0UbIVEa3kCzscuU8f1C3mlcRNUmBrj_vrh2JwoIMWwM5c9OQIw9lUMZVOQxhWl7sHVJYsWWtT/s320/01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392595443695606482" /></a><br /><br />In other news, there's a new design in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328">the shop</a> and a few new limited edition styles as well with more to come. <br /><br />Off to make breakfast for dinner. My ABSOLUTE favorite!! <br /><br />Tah, <br />-M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-34051837741685842892009-09-09T11:30:00.000-07:002009-09-10T17:39:55.638-07:00Hip-Hip Hooray...It's sewing machine day! Well it was yesterday but this post got eaten. But even if your calendar company is like mine and made the foolish mistake not to include this holiday, it's not too late to celebrate. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MML5cqFauZaNTfP2gwUJsVha3uQS4PIyr8y138M3uY6jkCwYRAZgWcxhQtrzvqOq9fsWpjFS-VwAsPohAg3CRX96eZVUb2ecGDUPbEkyDy9Fy5n_vMNpdalkkrPY57a3eONXM0EKoc3j/s1600-h/PA210037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MML5cqFauZaNTfP2gwUJsVha3uQS4PIyr8y138M3uY6jkCwYRAZgWcxhQtrzvqOq9fsWpjFS-VwAsPohAg3CRX96eZVUb2ecGDUPbEkyDy9Fy5n_vMNpdalkkrPY57a3eONXM0EKoc3j/s320/PA210037.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379982739077196002" /></a><br /><br />Although I didn't have any sewing originally planned for today, there's no way I can sit idlely by. Oh and to share the love I'm giving away a nice fat pack of my sewing machine patches to a random commenter on Saturday the 12th, so get to stitching...and commenting! You all can thank the awesome Creative Jar who not only informed me of national sewing machine day but also featured me on her blog and put a bug in my ear to offer a giveaway. She's having two great giveaways herself in honor of this dandy of a day so make sure to check her <a href="www.thecreativejar.blogspot.com">Blog</a> <br />out. Good luck lovelies! <br /><br />X.O. - M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-20721502966400461172009-09-02T17:09:00.000-07:002009-09-03T17:01:39.647-07:00This just in...Does anyone remember these things? Ahhh...80's technology at it's finest. A friend picked this up for me at a thrift in PA and I adore it. And yes, it still works. That'll teach me to make fun of her and what I thought was her ancient calculator. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIqEQKQ5z638OIBNgyFSMeLUhZ55feAZYCrOWXGFXPTZuyF2vN12Y21ITCd68VCvN3DJdNvfvIwQ_8qh-T8Ss4EcMhDzzA-jW6JZQ217rkie2Gk13SKP45oIkDAPW3U3YYZn6l-e_xFOF/s1600-h/little+professer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIqEQKQ5z638OIBNgyFSMeLUhZ55feAZYCrOWXGFXPTZuyF2vN12Y21ITCd68VCvN3DJdNvfvIwQ_8qh-T8Ss4EcMhDzzA-jW6JZQ217rkie2Gk13SKP45oIkDAPW3U3YYZn6l-e_xFOF/s320/little+professer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377382014435574642" /></a><br /><br />There are oodles of new designs and shirt styles available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328&view_type=gallery">the shop</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelSLUGAEPWi661oLXWczbLzdN1gO70emhhZIQYdsUOtPcsw8-Lcs85d1RDFYskBa8t0T8-zaBYaa5bu-oPBcTWOahBQIEkt_Qzm10NwRFBgcFCMut-3SRFBRkQngGhJh47AkvmXf5r6hh/s1600-h/threads.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelSLUGAEPWi661oLXWczbLzdN1gO70emhhZIQYdsUOtPcsw8-Lcs85d1RDFYskBa8t0T8-zaBYaa5bu-oPBcTWOahBQIEkt_Qzm10NwRFBgcFCMut-3SRFBRkQngGhJh47AkvmXf5r6hh/s320/threads.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377386573406801042" /></a><br /><br />The above design "Threads" is part of the Sewing Circle line I mentioned a few posts ago, and is one of my personal favorites. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4Q7RKW4F8HgCGDUuELKv0FV6vcbVWThIOGNteBmwCo2SWxePRNE_ZQjt7Y2PKAnr7gBf-LGOzAF4hJtGQbrtvfxTeZuDwawR20YA0QbRL1PulNPLy1-H99yuiDb04h_F2YLv3oM1hWCk/s1600-h/Magnolia+secertary+blouse+sunshine+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4Q7RKW4F8HgCGDUuELKv0FV6vcbVWThIOGNteBmwCo2SWxePRNE_ZQjt7Y2PKAnr7gBf-LGOzAF4hJtGQbrtvfxTeZuDwawR20YA0QbRL1PulNPLy1-H99yuiDb04h_F2YLv3oM1hWCk/s320/Magnolia+secertary+blouse+sunshine+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377386999538182466" /></a><br /><br /><br />I found a new supplier that has amazing duds so be expecting something a little out of the ordinary from now on. Here are a few more of the newest styling's. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixr1g5NVF54nPia62Xn5imbHSF5VvtYqv2W3LFmuyG9KfXK3Qn6BikrDugD7RXYndBkoSFW9ZcF0sjFXH8s9We-udqMkX2UEdMPWm_8KtaKEJOkkU0dy7BRUkWkBGG2nJQL3pW_Exys0qm/s1600-h/Gather+striped+tunic+top+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixr1g5NVF54nPia62Xn5imbHSF5VvtYqv2W3LFmuyG9KfXK3Qn6BikrDugD7RXYndBkoSFW9ZcF0sjFXH8s9We-udqMkX2UEdMPWm_8KtaKEJOkkU0dy7BRUkWkBGG2nJQL3pW_Exys0qm/s320/Gather+striped+tunic+top+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377389004498303634" /></a><br /><br />I especially love this squirrel tunic top with it's slight cowl neck and the heart shaped buttons and all. There is plenty more coming but not before I relax for this long weekend. Surely lazy days are ahead, hope you all have plenty of perfectly lazy moments. <br /><br />XOXO-<br />M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-40733015998219845932009-08-26T12:04:00.000-07:002009-08-26T12:26:00.868-07:00The ProtectorJust a quick post to show off the newest design in the land of madness "The Protector". My homage to the remarkable art of sewing by hand. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDv5k8wpZZx8GiXJiZXFKXAKhdiWnYn196Ebh_d6ZQXnMhlApvAYOVnHnkjZvvDwufqrxGI5aIxYhhGt4_ndxOwIVPhzfejAjYIc2eWnqgJq295Dm2FqQe9M2gbEJ1LCmwKKuu5bnaUz5H/s1600-h/thimble4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDv5k8wpZZx8GiXJiZXFKXAKhdiWnYn196Ebh_d6ZQXnMhlApvAYOVnHnkjZvvDwufqrxGI5aIxYhhGt4_ndxOwIVPhzfejAjYIc2eWnqgJq295Dm2FqQe9M2gbEJ1LCmwKKuu5bnaUz5H/s320/thimble4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374350932653997538" /></a><br /><br />The tunics are now avaliable in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328">Shop</a> with T-Shirts soon to follow. This is the first design in a new line called "The Sewing Circle". I have a real soft spot for thimbles, they recall memories of my grandma's sewing basket and of her fretting when her tiny protector went missing. This designs for her and I'm oh so fond of it and hope you are too. <br /><br />Ciao! <br /><br />-M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-58933872534396416252009-08-01T09:06:00.000-07:002009-08-03T04:27:38.532-07:00I'm a bit of a magazine whore.There I said it. From over sized glossy fashion rags to tiny hand bound zines, monthly or bi-monthly they arrive to be cherished for the next week or so then set aside to be forgotten, retrieved occasionally for a forgotten article or recipe. While I enjoy them, it feels like such a waste. So with most of my subscriptions coming to a end I've chosen to do without all but my beloveds <a href="http://www.croqzine.com/buycroq.html">Croq</a>, <a href="http://www.bust.com/Magazine/On-Newsstands-Now.html">Bust</a> and my new favorite <a href="http://www.wired.com/wired/">Wired</a> (Which at only $10 for a year wasn't a hard choice). Insert clever way to still get my fashioney, crafty, grass roots goodness without the clutter and well the hefty subscription rates. I'm talking about <a href="http://www.neetmagazine.com/">N.E.E.T.</a> of course. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpjDLbs2Bl39PfIFX9AW2nTccLmPTDvo5EfQV31RGsQ5V1SzM3VA8G0wnHEx_Xj02u2CAqyPTzKkOvKr9tpYuL8gcafAyVADFpUnaDYw2s3A1W-7gOX3JTsMpW3gD3b_U6VNO9huEBQJK/s1600-h/N.E.E.T..jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpjDLbs2Bl39PfIFX9AW2nTccLmPTDvo5EfQV31RGsQ5V1SzM3VA8G0wnHEx_Xj02u2CAqyPTzKkOvKr9tpYuL8gcafAyVADFpUnaDYw2s3A1W-7gOX3JTsMpW3gD3b_U6VNO9huEBQJK/s320/N.E.E.T..jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365419144861960994" /></a><br /><br />Filled with amazing treasures from indie businesses, dreamy fashions, D.I.Y projects and eye popping photos. Not to mention interesting articles with neet peeps. One thing I really love and find slightly dangerous about this online mag is when you see a uber cute item featured you just click on it and it takes you to the site that sells them. Another online read that I always look forward to is <a href="http://acraftierworld.com/">Craftier</a>, a bi-monthly jaunt of tutorials, artist spotlights and up and coming projects and events.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4TJzD0KSv4sEA46xx1GqBcZSHFqEvTSpA1zhrr0fpq7ccQQu6MPu_wk6tewR2OHtdi9BRWcVJ_bopI6o3cSK3ndOUee6zW-L8JsKWelD_j_0HlJKnqb7zAHpFE6bXISXC_GcFELHpNQB/s1600-h/craftier.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4TJzD0KSv4sEA46xx1GqBcZSHFqEvTSpA1zhrr0fpq7ccQQu6MPu_wk6tewR2OHtdi9BRWcVJ_bopI6o3cSK3ndOUee6zW-L8JsKWelD_j_0HlJKnqb7zAHpFE6bXISXC_GcFELHpNQB/s320/craftier.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365423316554084210" /></a> <br /><br />Not to be missed my lovelies. So now that I will have a <em>slightly </em> smaller stack of magazines I've been on the look out for a unique rack to put them in. I've never actually owned a mag rack mainly because I've never been to impressed with the boring bulky builds that I always associate with keeping my rags neat and tidy. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_bxGP-_H_q9YniYX83MhT4_t4LPOqVDMTwpgEFWNCI4lH36DVyhAcTm5djGTww2mr9sPFIFCRO5yXCcxo9aBlzsJncpMV7YH1aTZmsr7UiwOjOiWMch3cwYEtxTStXvXKNpufEdZZpxJ/s1600-h/paperdoll+mag+rack.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_bxGP-_H_q9YniYX83MhT4_t4LPOqVDMTwpgEFWNCI4lH36DVyhAcTm5djGTww2mr9sPFIFCRO5yXCcxo9aBlzsJncpMV7YH1aTZmsr7UiwOjOiWMch3cwYEtxTStXvXKNpufEdZZpxJ/s320/paperdoll+mag+rack.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365449611293829682" /></a><br /><br />This ditty is a serious contender in my search. I adore the tea pot shape <em>and</em> the good folks at paper doll wood shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7181573">Paper Doll Wood Shop</a> just happen to offer this beauty in turquoise. How can I resist? No seriously. <br /><br />Here's to happy reading and less clutter! <br /><br />XOXO-<br />M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-20230997937952804382009-07-27T13:57:00.000-07:002009-07-29T10:56:28.256-07:00It's no secretThat I love to sew. Which is why when a friend came across this insanely cute brooch he knew it would have a good home with me. I've been meaning to share this little ditty for quite awhile actually. I've seen these pins before but never one so detailed. My favorite part is the tiny eye glasses and thimble. Swoon. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDYZLrQ5qP_-ST9kyRsZYcrzCzjkhdvkyRROP0mTf9wWW7jytxuKBDiJWVoOFe9wHyJTakOuTRQ19AmhiZ7nLkqnTQ84T5SR8QmPWuFdrWHpYPM65BuBSBwEvmltpTHY3Pdt9IH9EQyDf/s1600-h/sew.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDYZLrQ5qP_-ST9kyRsZYcrzCzjkhdvkyRROP0mTf9wWW7jytxuKBDiJWVoOFe9wHyJTakOuTRQ19AmhiZ7nLkqnTQ84T5SR8QmPWuFdrWHpYPM65BuBSBwEvmltpTHY3Pdt9IH9EQyDf/s320/sew.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363250762147259586" /></a><br />Anyhoo, Andy and finally saw <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005KHJX/zenpop/102-2663971-2021725">Grey Gardens </a> this weekend. It's the riches to rags story of reclusive mother and daughter, Big Edie and Little Edie Beale. The pair shared witty banter, bizarre antics, and a overly dependant relationship in a decaying mansion filled with squalor and cats, lots of cats. The Edie's also happened to be aunt and cousin to first lady Jackie O, which caused quite a stir with the press when photos of their home were released.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIHMRjRgAyattudNE2EwpIA9Jg98vm9xg-h0tVzUlvgQ26Qk8TS8OQpd0p8QROYN2RzfXfCoXzyA5XIaPZu6y28B8djlL1kvWgTc0rxLzt9JcekcwSC1Wk1-02c24yAdSkM3VtW8_5Sqg/s1600-h/gray+gardens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIHMRjRgAyattudNE2EwpIA9Jg98vm9xg-h0tVzUlvgQ26Qk8TS8OQpd0p8QROYN2RzfXfCoXzyA5XIaPZu6y28B8djlL1kvWgTc0rxLzt9JcekcwSC1Wk1-02c24yAdSkM3VtW8_5Sqg/s320/gray+gardens.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363573024841783330" /></a><br />The dialogue captured my attention the most as well as the costumes. When Little Edie declares that "one must have the right costume for the day", I was instantly spellbound by these women and their bizarre existence. Seriously worth checking out if you have a soft spot for eccentric characters, as I tend to. Before I sign off on this post I wanted to show off the newest color available in the golden poppy tunics. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdZ6UuidleBrH-xT64jyBXQ3RRq9M-q4eNnN4345v-5znwhFuPFjz4GeF-zUZ9zT6A55UfmG0rnJmSbC0kWpRxP0SnPZBQ246KXjtjHzqON15tvy_PQgdKbYush8Fctgkal68-QdTBzS-/s1600-h/03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdZ6UuidleBrH-xT64jyBXQ3RRq9M-q4eNnN4345v-5znwhFuPFjz4GeF-zUZ9zT6A55UfmG0rnJmSbC0kWpRxP0SnPZBQ246KXjtjHzqON15tvy_PQgdKbYush8Fctgkal68-QdTBzS-/s320/03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363585336734519058" /></a><br />I do lots of custom orders for the black and gold and it just occurred to me to offer them in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328">Shop</a>. Sometimes the obvious escapes me. Happy Tuesday all! <br /><br />XOXO-<br />M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-87452114339669716562009-06-29T13:14:00.000-07:002009-06-30T11:18:46.839-07:00Kitchen Threats<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UJnPuDC7BmfXQP5fC8PS50C22JvJvF-zconRf81-QB7RvumRMWqOVubkY8xfDP1MKTbMmw73BossZIFg_ve2Ex0YK1nfIpaztv1JSRvHp9Gh9kvwQD0Rnxtx0oXX_9LUNmseiM36cub5/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UJnPuDC7BmfXQP5fC8PS50C22JvJvF-zconRf81-QB7RvumRMWqOVubkY8xfDP1MKTbMmw73BossZIFg_ve2Ex0YK1nfIpaztv1JSRvHp9Gh9kvwQD0Rnxtx0oXX_9LUNmseiM36cub5/s320/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353186623945281090" /></a><br />I seem to be obsessed with all things kitchen lately, which is why the dinner table just got a little more dangerous. As promised fabric napkins and place mat sets are making their way into the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328§ion_id=5119617" target="_blank">shop</a>, aprons and table runners are soon to follow. Summer has this way of keeping food on my mind at all times, I'm either hungry, scouring for a new recipe to take to get together's or giving my veggies a pep talk so they'll grow faster (You too basil, I want pesto NOW!) Salads are my weakness at the moment so when I found <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/07/napa-cabbage-salad-with-buttermilk-dressing/" target="_blank">THIS</a> I haven't even thought about buying salad dressing. I'm not even a buttermilk fan but this has changed that, let me tell you.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1EcRxZoB1LNbL7CVSN0NxrQTo6tz8ImC6oMHghJoTkI9jOewPXUjVrO-qC_d1Wvh0j-8Wg3A51JXKw11IaqdqSt89Phm_mCx9sm3MBGXPIpmzbTAsh2gWbdBPLAWmnqTg6XOYIG8qkytw/s1600-h/table+runner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352855415347039762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1EcRxZoB1LNbL7CVSN0NxrQTo6tz8ImC6oMHghJoTkI9jOewPXUjVrO-qC_d1Wvh0j-8Wg3A51JXKw11IaqdqSt89Phm_mCx9sm3MBGXPIpmzbTAsh2gWbdBPLAWmnqTg6XOYIG8qkytw/s320/table+runner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />It would seem that I'm one step closer to the grandma kitchen-ish feel I'm going for now that there's always' buttermilk in the fridge. Just to make sure I finished the mini table runner for my kitchen table from my gram's scraps of feed sack material that I've been hoarding away forever. I've since added trim but couldn't resist snapping these shots before it was officially finished. <br />Time for me to turn off the food network and get back to work already.<br /><br />Tah!<br />-M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-13856169651070023712009-06-08T16:29:00.000-07:002009-06-08T17:31:45.846-07:00Weekend FindsI found lots of things this weekend, and yes my way back to my blog was one of them. I've had a rather lengthy absence due to newly found lower back issues and well, life in general. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6fsh06wFC5O_xGXWTt6q7PbcXxfHcAhPyw11f8asf5ddmCUvCLezLevlsz_f7URm1z_Q7Fc5R9HqLRruEiw6FIv1RUVUXJ4_foIZ36ZZ3Jyyr5gf_1ywLuoJv30D3w8EIUQu5UItNOhA/s1600-h/sunday+afternoon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6fsh06wFC5O_xGXWTt6q7PbcXxfHcAhPyw11f8asf5ddmCUvCLezLevlsz_f7URm1z_Q7Fc5R9HqLRruEiw6FIv1RUVUXJ4_foIZ36ZZ3Jyyr5gf_1ywLuoJv30D3w8EIUQu5UItNOhA/s320/sunday+afternoon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345105640156533106" /></a> Turns out, nothing gets grand ideas in your head quite like being not being able to do any of said ideas or even move on your own for days on end. This has been the first weekend I was able to do weekendy things like thrifting and flower picking and <em>finally</em> planting my dill and cilantro seedlings and best of all not smelling like minty back ointment. One of the most noteworthy of finds this weekend has to the Anscovision memory master 8mm projector that we found at a new thrift store down the street for $5! Note the tags are still on it. I love the sound this baby makes, I swear it pur's. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXKj81sU1-FcXttAp-LKkgg61cz03bTG10EGgSfb9agpXDDxGptCK4tI134fTvKxRpN_SvnjSaCZ9DlNav52FBWw4tbsFYB6eGmmAbQhQUK6f30qdOX6E0ELSJRP_HJu4nLyhHg4W3fLV/s1600-h/projector.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXKj81sU1-FcXttAp-LKkgg61cz03bTG10EGgSfb9agpXDDxGptCK4tI134fTvKxRpN_SvnjSaCZ9DlNav52FBWw4tbsFYB6eGmmAbQhQUK6f30qdOX6E0ELSJRP_HJu4nLyhHg4W3fLV/s320/projector.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345115101635285986" /></a> I image this is how the men folk must feel when they hear a vintage car revving up. Ang and I are going to have lots of fun with this. Not only is it an excuse to pick up that Super 8 camera I've been eyeing (all I needed was a reason) but Ang has already found some old horror movie reels for projecting on walls when such a need arises. I also found a new love for cloth napkins and have been sewing more then the two of us could ever use, so a few printed pairs may be coming to the shop soon. You no doubt will hear more of this later, consider yourselves forewarned. <br /><br />XOXO-<br />M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-52831364913137447262009-03-12T13:52:00.000-07:002009-03-12T13:57:12.771-07:00And the winner is....Fatally Cute!Congrats! Thanks to all who participated in my first little giveaway. I had a lot of fun and met some new peeps (hi Tara!) and I see why people do these giveaways so often. I'm planning on doing more soon so be on the look out. <br /><br />XOXO-<br />M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-28461795003193278162009-03-04T13:56:00.000-08:002009-03-10T20:51:20.818-07:00Ahem....I'd like to announce my first ever give away! I've put together a nice fat patch pack along with a few mix tape note cards for the lucky winner. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgJFcbXuK7rpRQPzYUpes1RCVKUY2NJONXUUI8AdnDpVK0ttqJAfC3oLosHgiMollB20hoNdSSsjRI0r312N6olSk9JCx-p4kiR0Wd9ExYiyE7FuJcT8FQJqN0-m-yIvG7i2e70MMgd2A/s1600-h/giveaway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgJFcbXuK7rpRQPzYUpes1RCVKUY2NJONXUUI8AdnDpVK0ttqJAfC3oLosHgiMollB20hoNdSSsjRI0r312N6olSk9JCx-p4kiR0Wd9ExYiyE7FuJcT8FQJqN0-m-yIvG7i2e70MMgd2A/s320/giveaway.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309455218659534018" /></a><br />I'll be picking the winners on Tuesday, March 10th and will contact and post the winner by Wedsday. All you have to do is leave a comment and don't forget to include your email addy so I can reach you if you win. <br /><br />"Mega Patch Pack" includes....<br />*2- Large Back Patches<br />*3- Felt Mix tape Patches<br />*3- Mix tape Gift Tags <br /><br />Good luck lovelies! <br /><br /><br />- M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-44656307029646118012009-02-02T13:53:00.000-08:002009-02-03T11:46:49.004-08:00Because the last thing I need...Is yet another coffee mug. Despite the fact that I'm that girl who religiously drinks her coffee or tea from the same mug everyday, I've acquired quite a collection of awesome coffee mugs. When my favorite cup breaks (cause when your uber clumsy like me you know they're gonna) I choose a new favorite from my collection and the saga continues. Even if I hadn't broke my coffee cup this morning I'd still want these babies sitting on my shelf. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.despair.com/pessimistmug.html">The Pessimist's Mug </a> is perfect when I'm in my negative Nadine coffee swigging moods.<br /><a href="http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/the_pessimist_s_mug.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 316px;" src="http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/the_pessimist_s_mug.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.thabto.co.uk/mug.htm">THIS</a> baby is the winner and will soon be residing on my kitchen shelf awaiting the next mug's demise. How could I say no to such a tough cup of joe (please excuse the lame rhyme) <br /><a href="http://s2.thisnext.com/media/400x400/70DE4157.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://s2.thisnext.com/media/400x400/70DE4157.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I also came across <a href="http://dvice.com/archives/2008/09/zoom_lens_mug_h.php"> this design </a> of a zoom lens and thought it was pretty fun and kinda wished it were available. <br /><a href="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/09/zoom-lens-mug.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 494px; height: 440px;" src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/09/zoom-lens-mug.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><br />Just wanted to show off my fun finds and give my blog some love as I've been quite bad about it lately. There are new 2 color designs coming to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52328">shop</a> as soon has I can get some decent pictures. Happy Tuesday all! <br /><br />Drink lot's o coffee!!! Unless you don't wanna. <br /><br />XOXO<br />-M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7810168076365258388.post-532182232166772952009-01-07T13:29:00.001-08:002009-01-07T15:50:02.574-08:00Egads!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEjvzfDgzgTRxlWJv1cTnVrkDn-f8dCM38PoLmqsNexFkF6apPGQtQQYp6mup81GgjywVmwKqv6km3YWNy8osKUbb5djSle-59t-zpEEF3DrLqa0KESuVOlNUfCiqqphBw7g04VDZkFvj/s1600-h/studio.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEjvzfDgzgTRxlWJv1cTnVrkDn-f8dCM38PoLmqsNexFkF6apPGQtQQYp6mup81GgjywVmwKqv6km3YWNy8osKUbb5djSle-59t-zpEEF3DrLqa0KESuVOlNUfCiqqphBw7g04VDZkFvj/s320/studio.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288703299346739570" /></a><br />What a whirlwind the holidays and this new year have been so far. It feels like I've barely blinked my eyes and a whole month has somehow disappeared! So in a desperate urge to get back on track, I've taken to looking for my own studio space that is not in my home. As much as I love working from home, there are just too many distractions, not to mention the "officialness" factor of having a headquarters for my next phase of world domination. I've started the studio hunt, looking for something close to home and most importantly something I can afford and seem to have found some promising spaces within a old school that's only a block away from my house. More details in the next month or so, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. <br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.51165433.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.51165433.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I'm also keeping my eye's on these lovely moss terrarium's by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5836556">Made by Mavis </a> <br />They envoke such a curiosity with me and since I've never been known to have the greenest thumb, the easy care is just a bonus. I really love this one in the ball jar. <br /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50668579.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 538px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.50668579.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Happy Tuesday all! <br /><br />- M.M.Bruno and Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666758292578972980noreply@blogger.com4