things here have still been a bumpy ride, but there is a lot to celebrate. recently, we were lucky enough to attend an incredibly fun and stunning wedding for our dear friends tiara and alex. vanessa was one of their photographers and has posted a sampling of some of the photos she took (which are, of course, amazing.) if it taught me anything, it’s that in the midst of strife or anything negative, there is nothing that dancing, good friends and a bit of sangria can’t solve! the high of love is still in the air and everything looks a bit brighter.
the family also took an impromptu trip to deep creek lake last weekend for a quick getaway. we usually take this trip in august, but decided this year it would be a far better idea to bump it up. and i’m SO glad we did. getting away was just what the doctor ordered and the weather was absolutely perfect. boat rides, jet skiis, jewelry shopping with mom and annmarie, pizza and booze…lots of sunshine and good food. and of course, family. this year was the first year tyler got to tag along and it was so wonderful having him there.
my show in ballston this weekend was rained out (boo!) but it gave us time to re-arrange the bedroom and my workspace. when we moved in last fall, we were so anxious to settle in right away that we didn’t give much thought to the aesthetic value of the space. i’ve been increasingly unhappy with it as i could see my work and exercise equipment from the bed. tyler had also been unhappy with my (perhaps unwise) choice to purchase a $15 organ at goodwill a few months ago that weighed a billion pounds and had to be carried up 4 flights of stairs. so…the compromise was – i get to layout the room, he gets to take the organ back downstairs, to the dumpster, in pieces.
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rest in peace, you old beast. needless to say, though it was kind of sad watching it get busted into pieces, i think the compromise was well worth it. the room is so much more comfortable now with better lighting and a nice flow of energy. a pleasant nook for the bed surrounded by some of our favorite art, a screened off cubicle for my workspace and the elliptical machine moved against a wall as opposed to sitting in the middle of the effing room. i’m one happy lady.
on a work note, don’t forget that on the last day of this month it’s my etsy-versary! my shop will be turning 3 years old this year (can’t believe it) so i will be celebrating by having a huge giveaway. i’m thinking multiple items and over a week or 2 span of time. it will all be centered in the blog so keep your eyes peeled! or just sign up for my e-mail newsletter on the left to get the message when it’s up. now…off to dc for the day!
Lol! I love that little video! That must have been very cathartic for him! I’m glad to hear you had a great little family vaca. Sometimes getting away for a bit is the best medicine!