Wednesday Wishes

Today... i have failed in many ways. So today I am wishing for some restored hope and faith in myself.

Wednesday Wishes

At 60 miles per hour print

For this weeks Wednesday wishes post I am wishing that all my fellow bloggers are squeezing the most outta the long days of your summer! As I pack to head out to Spring Green Wisconsin for a long weekend of camping and canoeing, it will surely be a most deserved time off from work and a nice chance to escape the city landscape. The title of this print feels exactly like the pace I've been charging at all summer long to say the least. Nothing that a cozy camp fire, big open fields, and afternoon swims in the river won't be able to remedy!

The return of Domino!

Hello and what a great morning it is!! The editors of Bride's.com have found a new home for Domino magazine and are resurrecting the magazines content online over here. Which just totally puts a skip in my step this Wednesday morning. I still think there's nothing like the real deal of experiencing a magazine in print, but since sadly this magazine is no longer in print, I will happily browse through the digital content as if it were ;) How great would it be to partner up with other people who still have some of these magazines to borrow them for a few weeks! I have a few of them and would love to start a trade/borrow of sorts! If anyone would be up for this, let's talk! Email me at: evphotogal(at)me.com

P.S. I once found a collection of 12 Domino magazines going for $200 on craigslist....this, I thought, was seriously for the crazy's!

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Happy Wednesday to you all. The power went out last night before I was able to post this week's wishes. Let's see, that's 2 power outages in the last 2 weeks!! Arrgg, that's what happens when you live in a small town surrounded by lots of big ol trees. As the last of the packing continues (we move tomorrow) I will miss you lovely foliage but not all the trouble you bring :) Alas, back to the program I bring you my roundup of wishes for the week. I have blooms on the brain and just can't get enough of the following fabric, decals, and artwork. Click on each photo to learn more about the sellers!

Hmmm, loving the mix of yellow, black, and yummy greys!
Check out more of this sellers other great fabrics too!

These decals would look dreamy anywhere! Don't you think?

Hand drawn blooms in multiple hues? Yes please!

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Happy Wednesday to you all!! This week, since I'm officially packing up I am craving some cozy comforts for this weeks wishes and have found some great examples to fit my mood :) What are some comforts that you seek out at the end of each day?

I wish to create a cozy nook/reading corner.

I wish to spruce up the backyard fence by creating a row of these wooden boxes.

I've saved the best for last! My feet would thank me each day for having one of these
hand knotted cotton rope rugs. Jump over here to the shop to inquire or dream some more over this beauty!

Wednesday Wishes

Oh, for it to be Wednesday today is such a glorious thing for sure! This week has been sailing by and so has my mind :) Here are a few things I am wishing and hoping for today.

1. Reminders. I wish to remind myself that we only have a handful of years to live out our lives. I wish to live mine and love deeply, kindly, and madly. To savor the sweetness in the everyday and to share my happiness with those I care for the most (including a handful of blogger sweeties!)

2. Simplify. I wish to live with only what functions, whats conducive, what I wear, what I use daily, and what I can't live without. I'm having a garage sale this weekend at my parents and am getting rid of things that no longer fit into these categories.

3. Dream out loud. I wish to see a few small dreams turn into reality such as produce more work to pitch to Handmade Renegade, donate work for charities, and host my first dinner party!

4. Good company. I wish to be in good company with my landlords (they occupy and own the house in front of our new place.) They are a cool couple with 3 young children oh and there pretty artsy and are excited for Joe and I to turn their coach house into a unique home.

That's all for this week folks :) Be sure to check out the newest addition to the Wednesday wishes post from blogger Karlie as well as the ever wishful posts from Katie, Kellie, and Courtney!

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A happy Wednesday to you today! While I don't claim to keep up with style (rarely will you find me shopping) I do indulge in shopping for workout wear instead! I find there is a direct link between what you wear to workout and how it makes you feel. Wearing an outfit that fits me well while allowing me to move freely and is easy on the eyes makes for a more satisfying sweat session, in my opinion. Which is why I am making today's Wednesday wishes post about investing in some new pieces. The hanes and old navy tee are classics and can be replaced easily without breaking the budget while some other pieces like the crop pants and shorts are an investment because they will carry me through many seasons to come.
Be sure to check out the lovely Courtney, Katie, and Kellie to see what wishes they are posting about today too!

Wednesday Wishes

Hi and welcome to another week of Wednesday wishes! I've been craving art this week and since Joe and I are on the verge of moving, we are waiting until we move (in July) to join art forces (mine + his), I am dedicating this weeks post to a few pieces that I've had my eyes on for a while. I am so looking forward to (1.) having more wall space and (2.) displaying art we've collected from independent artists. My collection has taken off after receiving an awesome painting from this talented gal a few weeks ago :) Hopefully there is enough in the budget to include one or more of these great works too! (click on each photo for artist details.)

Don't forget to check out the lovely Katie, Courtney & Kellie to read all about their wishes for today too! And please feel free to join us by posting your own wishes every Wednesday. Just be sure to let one of us know so we can tune in :)

Wednesday Wishes

It's Wednesday and time for another roundup of wishes. These may seem so essential this week, but I really do wish for them!

1. Sleep. I wish for more sound sleep. Lately I've been waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to stay asleep. I've tried reading, that helps a little..sometimes.

2. Stretch time. I wish to get back into a regular yoga practice. I used to take classes every week, but have longed to get back into a routine. It just feels so good after a long day of being on my feet.

3. Weekend. I'm having one of those weeks, where I wish for it to just be Friday already. Plus I'm so excited to hang out with my family for Mother's Day.

Please stop by Katie's, Courtney's and (birthday girl) Kellie's blogs to read all about there wishes for this week too!

Wednesday Wishes (coming true!)

Thanks for joining me, Kellie, Courtney, and Katie for another posting of this weeks Wednesday Wishes! Mine are short and sweet this week, as one of my major wishes has become a reality. I am more than thrilled about my new toy and will be for a long long time.

1. Schooled. I wish to become vigorous about learning new design programs, like I once was when I was in school. Things are a changing and I wish to keep up!

2. Crafty fair dreams. I wish to have my own booth at a local craft fair sometime in the near future. It's always been a dream of mine :)

3.Making room. I wish for patience, love, and making room for extra storage for all of Joe's things. The move (into my place) has begun and I hope there are more hugs than kicks ;)

A few weeks ago, I wished and wished out loud to myself for a new iMac. I've scoured craigslist for the past 2 months keeping my fingers crossed. I was only looking for a 20 inch but the deal on the 24 inch screen was too crazy to pass up :) I'm in love all over again with the sleekness and functionality of this beautiful piece of machinery...aahhh bliss.

Wednesday Wishes

Hooray, it's Wednesday and time for another fresh batch of wishes! I hope some of these come true sometime in the near future!

1. YUDU. I wish and am wanting this amazing piece of equipment called YUDU. It's a large screen printing machine that you can print on pretty much any surface.

2. A home cooked meal. I get lazy (most days) about making dinner. I usually only prepare something when my boy comes over but when he doesn't I'm pretty content with serving up a bowl of cereal of making scrambled eggs.

3. Job security. I wish for my sister to have a job this summer. Her company is doing yet another round of layoffs and I hope she is not included in the bunch. It's a scary feeling of insecurity, but I keep my hopes up for her. When one door closes another one surely opens.

4. Magazine organizers. I wish to find the perfect magazine organizers , that is easy on the budget, so that I can finally organize my favorites by subjects.

That is all for this week. Make sure to sneak a peak at Kellie's, Courtney's and Katie's blogs to see what they have in store for wishes this week :)

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Happy Wednesday to you and thanks for joining me for another week of Wednesday wishes!

1. Bike tune up. I wish to get my biked looked at (it makes funny noises when I ride it), so that Joe and I can hit the road for an afternoon adventure of biking along the Prairie Path.

2. Soak in a language. I wish to travel to Central America (El Salvador is where my parents are from) for 6 months to really get a grasp on the spanish language. I can speak it, but I don't practice much, and I wouldn't really say that I am fluent. But I wish to be someday.

3. Donations. I wish to gather the things I want to donate for the year and drop them off at Goodwill. This is usually the time of year when I like to do this. My closets are the ones that get the most overhaul.

4. Attend games. I'm not a fan of any sport, I like to think of myself as a Chicago fan (but I still don't watch any games :) The games I wish to attend soon are my niece and nephew's soccer/baseball games. I love cheering them on from the sidelines and watching them run. I'm definitely one of their biggest fans.

5. Posture work. Lately I've been noticing (and feeling) slight lower back pain. I wish to be more aware of the way I sit and sleep. I sleep on my stomach most nights and just found out from my chiropractor that this is the worst way to sleep , it puts lots of stress on the lower back. So I'm trying to sleep on my back or side :(

That's all for this weeks wishes. Be sure to stop by and check out Courtney's, Kellie's, and Katie's wishes for today! Wanna join in on the fun? Post your own installment of Wednesday Wishes and let one of us know, so we can tune in weekly too! If you'd like to use the image I use for this weekly post, let me know and I'd be happy to share it with you :)

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It's Wednesday and it feels like it should be Friday! Funny how the week just sneeks up on you like that phew....

1. Yoga. I wish to find a yoga studio nearby for some relaxing of mind and body. I'm thinking this would be just the cure for this and more.

2. Plant seeds. This season is a time of new growth. I wish to celebrate one growth of sorts by planting seeds. I'm not sure what yet, but is it too much to ask for to find organic seeds?

3. A Social Life. Most people don't need to wish for this, but I do. I wish to meet up, catch up, and hang out with more friends, family, pets. Believe it or not but I am an introvert by nature. I am a total home body and if given the choice I would stay in on a Friday night than venture out.

That's it for this week, ladies! Short and sweet ;) If you'd like to start your own post of Wednesday Wishes and would like to use my photo, please let me know and I'd be more than happy to send it to you. Make sure to check out these lovely ladies blogs to see what's on there wish list's for today.

Courtney of You Will Won't You?
Kel of On the Brink of Something Beautiful
Katie of Unkamama

Wednesday Wishes

Good afternoon on this beautiful Wednesday afternoon! I'm especially excited today because I'm writing to you on a sunny 70 degree Spring day! Thanks for joining me for another installment of Wednesday wishes!

1. Summer plans. I wish to take out a map and plan out our summer road trip. While driving the other day, Joe turned to me and said, we should go on a road trip this summer! Since then I've been super excited to plan out the details of this trip. I'm not sure what coast we will head towards, I would love to travel to California or Portland area. Any recommendations?

2. Craft night ideas. I wish to find a fun Spring craft for next months craft night. My photo stylist friend Jill hosts this seasonal craft night and she's asked me to come up with some ideas.

3. Spring cleaning. I wish to make the time to start my spring cleaning. My tiny 700 sq. foot apt needs some serious loving asap.

4. Hunting. No, not the animal kind. I wish to find a gently used desktop iMac to help me work more efficiently, I love you laptop but I need to step it up!

5. Schooled. I wish to expand my creative wings and learn new web/design programs that can be useful to me in the future. As a first step I am buying the Adobe CS4 master collection.

I would love to know some of your wishes for today too! Also be sure to check out Courtney's, Kellie's, and Katie's blog to see what they are dropping into the wishing well today too!

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Another Wednesday, another round if wishes...Yay!! This is my third week keeping up with this weekly posting and I really do look forward to putting my thoughts down and poking around blogland to see what others are wishing for on Wednesdays. Here goes:

1. Balance. I wish to find a balance between work, play, friends and my family life. I feel like when one or two things are going great others in this category seem to suffer ;( I feel sad and mad that I have yet to find and keep a balance between what I love to do and who I love to spend my time with.

2. Pen Pal Mail. I'm in between finishing some letters to send out and was super excited to receive my first lovely letter from Katie yesterday! Thank you for making my day ;)

3. New Music. I wish to find new tunes to keep me inspired, happy, and help get me through the work week.

4. Financial Life. I wish to plan more for the future by saving and putting more funds away for a rainy day.


Thanks for joining me today. What are you wishing for on this Wednesday? Be sure to head over to Courtney , Kellie's and Katie's blog to read what they are hoping for today. And join in with your own post of Wednesday Wishes and share it with us too ;)

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I can't believe that this week is half way over ;) I am happy to say that I did fufill a few of my wishes from last week. I got to spend time with one of my sisters, I am making a conscious effort to expand my network of blogger friends, and I'm in the works right now with collaborating on a design project with a friend I just recently got back in touch with (more details to come later). Phew... do you ever wonder if all you have to do is ask, and things will start happening?
Okay so here are my wishes for this week.

1. Warmer Days. I wish for warmer days ahead to be able to start playing tennis again!

2. Thrifting Adventures. I wish to go on a hunt to score my next vintage find. Warm weather makes people want to purge a lot of there belongings. But what is sometimes there trash becomes my treasure!

3. New ideas. I wish to make time, space, and energy to create new photographs. I love the process behind creating an image and look forward to making more soon!

4. Knowing where my food comes from. I wish to support local agriculture and eat only the freshest, tastiest veggies and fruit minus all the pesticides and waste producing methods that big company factory farms use. Imagine if you knew the farmer who grew your food, wouldn't that just be great!

5. Shopping my closet. I have yet to transition my winter wardrobe into my spring one. It's the best, because it gives me a chance to bring out pieces from last year and create new outfits with newly bought pieces from this season! Shopping my closet lets me know what I'm missing and what I can donate for the year.

What are you wishing for on this Wednesday? Be sure to head over to Courtney and Kellie's blog to read what they are hoping for today. Join in with your own post of Wednesday Wishes and share it with us too ;)

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My blogger and real life friend(we went to college together),Courtney from you will. won't you?
started a Wednesday wishes post last week and asked her readers to join in on the fun. I think it's great to set goals (it's something that I have to do better this year), but to see it on paper or in this case online is a great reminder to help turn goals into the real thing! No matter how small or large they may be, it is the first step that motivates me to take the next leap! So here are my wishes on this rainy Wednesday morning:

1. Take a new approach to working out. These days it's hard to fit fitness into my schedule. So I wish to find new creative ways outside the gym to help me stay healthy and keep me interested.

2. Create a network of blogland friends. I love finding new blogs and reading about the creative people who run the show! In an effort to establish new connections, I signed up to partake in this!3. Collaborate with other creatives! I love sharing my thoughts, insights, and ideas with other people to help them solve any design, crafty, or photography dilemma or to just get a second opinion on a project.

4. Be a better sister. My sisters, (I have two) are so special to me and I feel like lately I haven't been acting like they are. Making time to spend an afternoon together with them soon is my final wish for today.

Be sure to check out what Courtney and Kellie have in store for their wishlists today!
Wanna join in on the fun? Start your own Wednesday wishes installment on your blog. (and send a link to Courtney or Kellie via the comment section. Click here to find out more ;)
Happy Wishing!