...because Erin made me do it!!!!

Okay, so I just finished checking out Design For Mankind and there's a post on "blogger cribs" - bloggers and their refridgerators. As I read the blog I notice that Erin and I have something in common...our refridgerators!!! Ouch!!! Okay maybe not ouch, but how cool! Now I honestly don't feel bad about my fridge and how it's packaged, moreso my strange ways. I believe the Design For Mankind post originally came from Rachael over at Black Eiffel - Cribs, Blogger Style. Shout out to Rachael for pulling my card and making me acknowledge my fridge...Great post!!!

(check out the posts on >Black Eiffel<>Design for Mankind<>

and Erin - here's my fridge:

(sorry it's a little blurry)

A great way to end a crazy week...ok so it's Thursday!

Anyway...today I received my Monster Print by Constant Dreamer an Etsy Seller. I've been drooling over this print ever since I first saw it. I'm not sure what it is about the print - the colors, the simpleness of the print or just that the print is a bit funny and makes me smile. Maybe it's all of the above!

So here it is - ta daaaaaaaaaaaaaaa: Monster Print by Constant Dreamer. Enjoy - I am!!!

P.S. Constant Dreamer has a ton of other cool prints to offer. The Tree and Underwear Print is another one of my favorites (tickles my soul).

Another great artist on Etsy....

Check out the Contant Dreamer >here<

Saturday street festival digs...

Here's a picture of my one super fab digs I picked up this weekend at May Festival. There were a lot of really nice vendors on site however, the weather was just plain stank (hot, without a breeze). I'd say tons of folk, animals, creatures and heat just do not mix.

I was very thankful for the fresh squeezed lemonade stand!

front view...saucccccccccy!!!

rear view...norm!!!

Blue Palmetto Tree

Most of you that know about a-ieK paper goods & designs know that I sell online through Etsy. Being apart of Etsy you meet a wonderful group of artists, crafters and designers - which can be pleasant (for the most part).

Today, I wanted to take the time to introduce you all to Blue Palmetto Tree, my fellow neighbor (by state) and a member of Etsy. Ever since meeting Stacey of Blue Palmetto Tree she's been a joy to know...and through knowing her we found out we have a lot in common besides just enjoying each others products!

So what does Blue Palmetto Tree have to offer?

Well...Blue Palmetto Tree Shop offers quality handmade crochet items for you and your home. Blue Palmetto Tree has large selection crochet dishcloths, crochet exfoliating scrubbies, crochet baby afghans, crochet coasters, and more!!! Stacey has been crocheting for 32 years! Wow! Take some time to visit Blue Palmetto Tree on Etsy...you'll love the shop and the owner. Blue Palmetto Tree's products are great gift ideas!

Below are some of my favorites from Blue Palmetto Press:

Crocheted Cotton Exfoliating Facial Scrubbie Cloths

(...these scrubbies look so scrumptios...exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate)

Crocheted Baby Afghan

(...thinking of baby...)

Crochet Child's Clothes Hanger

(...thinking of baby a little more...awe)

...yawn...life you gotta love it!

...in case anyone's been wondering about my lack of posts and slacker blogging habit that has formed within the past month - well...here's a picture that may help.













Illustration of Catney Reid from the book, Catney Reid
"Who Needs Money" starting her day.
(Source: http://www.picture-book.com/node/1475)

If the picture didn't help just know that all is well - I've actually been working hard, life just takes us through various trials...
I do hope you are well.

Blog soon!

Party Anyone?

Fun, simple & clean...party picks for any occasion. Use
party picks to top off your favorite drink, hourdevours
or just keep around for a party of one!

Specs:
-12 pack
-Assorted colors
-Comes packaged in a cello bag

Get your party picks here. I guarantee you'll be
the talk of the party!

Because “MALL” is a four-letter word...

"The Handmade Market"

The Handmade Market is a semiannual shopping event in downtown Raleigh, NC. The event features a juried selection of the best and brightest artists, independent designers, and crafters from NC and beyond.

The event is produced by The Handmaidens, a North Carolina collective of independent designers, and is made possible with the generous support of sponsors and volunteers.

At every Handmade Market, The Handmaidens partner with a local charity to organize a raffle to benefit their cause. At the show, visitors can make a suggested donation to the group. In return for the donation, a raffle ticket will be provided for a chance to win a gift basket filled-to-the-brim with handcrafted goods and vouchers for services that are donated by Charity Sponsors.

The local charity for the event on May 3rd is AnimalKind, an organization whose mission is to help eliminate the euthanasia of adoptable animals in the Triangle-area of NC and beyond.

Mark your calendars and come out and shop for unique handcrafted gifts and support artists and independent designers:

The Handmade Market
Saturday, May 3, 2008
@ Vintage 21 in downtown Raleigh, NC.
(Vintage 21 is located at 119 S. West St.)

The event runs from 11am until 5 pm

p.s. Did I mention that a-iek paper goods & design will be there? Come out and see us!!!