tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58331270731792836212024-03-13T00:31:08.790-07:00Lovey DoveyBy Textile and Product Designer Abby HyslopLovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.comBlogger432125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-72769185724217680652011-12-05T14:25:00.000-08:002011-12-05T14:26:50.838-08:00get ready.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrrgO0nsUX1wf_7N1tcslDcveew_Y2SsyjwVBVf97Tz-plAFsP65xSkjyinsU4CmjlXsP2Nv7-POpOF1iCRT-82xcwzWqS0yOc3hQnlE-GqvOhSsQM325TcWlf8HZPhVpzkqNysL6_nDS/s1600/winter+poster.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682774059166035554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNrrgO0nsUX1wf_7N1tcslDcveew_Y2SsyjwVBVf97Tz-plAFsP65xSkjyinsU4CmjlXsP2Nv7-POpOF1iCRT-82xcwzWqS0yOc3hQnlE-GqvOhSsQM325TcWlf8HZPhVpzkqNysL6_nDS/s600/winter+poster.jpg" /></a><br />winter is coming..but i LOVE <a href="http://society6.com/product/The-Invincible-Summer_Print">this</a>...<br /></div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-30231179763450449472011-11-28T20:00:00.000-08:002011-11-28T20:18:13.262-08:00herbs print.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxPOqXVf8bC56YlTMxRqiJ1N6ITWEcjqNTInffZ8O7_zmvFQvSbacHJPD8m9fY4XqRbGV86LZWpOhNLADjRryMBoa_2XsuBUXmL8rMH0lzSRbKgx5_4dGa67XvYVBMbC_FhqDYkK8Smm9/s1600/herbs-pink.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxPOqXVf8bC56YlTMxRqiJ1N6ITWEcjqNTInffZ8O7_zmvFQvSbacHJPD8m9fY4XqRbGV86LZWpOhNLADjRryMBoa_2XsuBUXmL8rMH0lzSRbKgx5_4dGa67XvYVBMbC_FhqDYkK8Smm9/s600/herbs-pink.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680263131114349554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8_K7gup2ylSJ9MZl9S-f-3VfTUsBOdJS7FHav_9SwXNGVI4cXCmTueaTLA4hJm0ixSoZsE-RzpKosBMueQpenWsv-a0WCAVFDxv9rqyyyNdmjMn-cluXQu-rXgRSbpCXyCXcFtKZNDQz/s1600/herbs-orange.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8_K7gup2ylSJ9MZl9S-f-3VfTUsBOdJS7FHav_9SwXNGVI4cXCmTueaTLA4hJm0ixSoZsE-RzpKosBMueQpenWsv-a0WCAVFDxv9rqyyyNdmjMn-cluXQu-rXgRSbpCXyCXcFtKZNDQz/s600/herbs-orange.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680263122734523586" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQSVKR1rMOe2CeRDk-8hHVxiHHzdCplvDz2hhyphenhyphenIFYdx9TkOVr8ICHfDlEU8seM0SDInWRgOQqhSJvzLfAXBri2K5LhySV4-GR5DUqnvXzN8v3OX0Xn8KitWw1UWHti3pvA3iXDfjMIoyl/s1600/herbs-yellow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQSVKR1rMOe2CeRDk-8hHVxiHHzdCplvDz2hhyphenhyphenIFYdx9TkOVr8ICHfDlEU8seM0SDInWRgOQqhSJvzLfAXBri2K5LhySV4-GR5DUqnvXzN8v3OX0Xn8KitWw1UWHti3pvA3iXDfjMIoyl/s600/herbs-yellow.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680263112460609762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ckZMeCf3yCtfPy08PVF82XM2zWZOppiV8V8aHVOBGELMlzRYofP4M4Rc465Lr8W4LhV3OJW9is-1uB1ZZ7fbrRM079tGzQxFpRsgeUiINZpTnacx-UoFSREQMEs1qmgb2WoFhMV2oeVu/s1600/herbs-green.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ckZMeCf3yCtfPy08PVF82XM2zWZOppiV8V8aHVOBGELMlzRYofP4M4Rc465Lr8W4LhV3OJW9is-1uB1ZZ7fbrRM079tGzQxFpRsgeUiINZpTnacx-UoFSREQMEs1qmgb2WoFhMV2oeVu/s600/herbs-green.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680263108390462226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Herb Print for your kitchen in 4 colorways. Unframed 8x 10 for $10. Get one <a href="http://http://www.etsy.com/shop/abbyhyslop">here</a>!</div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-25409460019635447462011-11-28T19:52:00.001-08:002011-11-28T19:58:36.566-08:00hello around the world print now available!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFG3uxjkRV5rTDnj3hw0ciu1dOZU-7r7Qf7Ym5JPQ3f-soWEssiTSgoDg-wWJMY_Px9Z7LpXckEcV2E-1Og9z2DJzW3WdNHq1JAMdvLk62Si-echrsvpkTRa1vhirN8ndKEWDysuNqB36/s1600/hello+around+the+world%2521-gray.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFG3uxjkRV5rTDnj3hw0ciu1dOZU-7r7Qf7Ym5JPQ3f-soWEssiTSgoDg-wWJMY_Px9Z7LpXckEcV2E-1Og9z2DJzW3WdNHq1JAMdvLk62Si-echrsvpkTRa1vhirN8ndKEWDysuNqB36/s600/hello+around+the+world%2521-gray.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680261237878508466" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTQg2SS5hPizixoQdIch_7icYzS1BCgF9v3IprAPC3dg8CO2NfEzDrGDVK-_UqhjqiH-UK4Kovt1pnaxxmgTJFa1CrUCN5oFMUxhvcjZtdkn-2euEvYYH7NjKCXfI_VdUBS8PMaAjXF9H/s1600/IMG_7174.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGTQg2SS5hPizixoQdIch_7icYzS1BCgF9v3IprAPC3dg8CO2NfEzDrGDVK-_UqhjqiH-UK4Kovt1pnaxxmgTJFa1CrUCN5oFMUxhvcjZtdkn-2euEvYYH7NjKCXfI_VdUBS8PMaAjXF9H/s600/IMG_7174.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680261235936065314" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YyyliFclnpdsv6ChUZIQkurs_ytV3Lp73zCkFp2mGaUJOhjoerzKVI9zXGkGePwRfFn8hF1gcPerNZWKglY3787AebNnbSR6KBJuQzrbHkAMk4fwmr5eJsvsfMH1OJca-NA0tkQ4_Upk/s1600/hello+around+the+world%2521-white.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YyyliFclnpdsv6ChUZIQkurs_ytV3Lp73zCkFp2mGaUJOhjoerzKVI9zXGkGePwRfFn8hF1gcPerNZWKglY3787AebNnbSR6KBJuQzrbHkAMk4fwmr5eJsvsfMH1OJca-NA0tkQ4_Upk/s600/hello+around+the+world%2521-white.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680261232627051426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MFGdTdN77bQyhaW5YxCoPGn69-Y2Q0AqT0H4eYY7X-Zcckl_WPgSgdi0YjKLQzuqCjclQO1GAhRXtF05nZK4CqKga9DhbwaaFaJ2F1mbwkybSCqGpHfxhIjvHQqh__mZZqrFP1UNU0mU/s1600/IMG_7171.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MFGdTdN77bQyhaW5YxCoPGn69-Y2Q0AqT0H4eYY7X-Zcckl_WPgSgdi0YjKLQzuqCjclQO1GAhRXtF05nZK4CqKga9DhbwaaFaJ2F1mbwkybSCqGpHfxhIjvHQqh__mZZqrFP1UNU0mU/s600/IMG_7171.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680261226071827042" /></a>Hi guys! A few new prints available for purchase in my etsy shop! "hello around the world" is an 11 x 14 unframed print that is $18.00. Shipped USPS Priority Mail for $4.95. Shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/abbyhyslop">here</a>!Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-50195270615908476252011-11-22T14:02:00.000-08:002011-11-22T14:13:58.390-08:00new prints!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AQ9dXk_6Cl_wmgX-hUVX8oZDsFQEIwPcThmcLZuHzxqf11hA1NRpC1BGaWX2CeInVfS2htxsqXdqKDU5dsqRd7oDIOU2BBhLFTwU_-mw8FA7vRyhN2FAK6gis4hnQs2eTYvhn7Or7mfu/s1600/tis+the+season-flat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677944316438620146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AQ9dXk_6Cl_wmgX-hUVX8oZDsFQEIwPcThmcLZuHzxqf11hA1NRpC1BGaWX2CeInVfS2htxsqXdqKDU5dsqRd7oDIOU2BBhLFTwU_-mw8FA7vRyhN2FAK6gis4hnQs2eTYvhn7Or7mfu/s600/tis+the+season-flat.jpg" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOhwF9-cV-EH0e_Ck2z6jXmkm6JxmGYdGECKh_fKHtnmNofbfCPoltTfxmCJKO_8in3AFRW8CkL-pkyPNJrUtwPRE709-XadIRd52ozfasZnO5JbrR_fn5INbHnozC0hgY8fUwvShjBzmZ/s1600/tis+the+season-red.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677944305465423842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOhwF9-cV-EH0e_Ck2z6jXmkm6JxmGYdGECKh_fKHtnmNofbfCPoltTfxmCJKO_8in3AFRW8CkL-pkyPNJrUtwPRE709-XadIRd52ozfasZnO5JbrR_fn5INbHnozC0hgY8fUwvShjBzmZ/s600/tis+the+season-red.jpg" /></a><br />Hi! I have added a new christmas print to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/abbyhyslop">my etsy shop</a>. I will be adding more non-holiday ones coming soon. Perfect in a simple white frame in a kitchen nook or hallway to bring a little Christmas cheer! I am currently selling these unframed, 8x10, for $10. They will be shipped Priority Mail in a mailing tube. If you are interested in a larger size, please send me an email and I can add a listing! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/abbyhyslop">Get one here</a>!</div><br /><div align="center">Let me know if you have any questions!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="mailto:abbyhyslop@gmail.com">abbyhyslop@gmail.com</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-7934353113398272452011-11-14T10:57:00.000-08:002011-11-17T08:17:30.513-08:00what i've been up to.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEoJQNcH3OFtU4dwyADQkE2-ZoHn8t3G9Lov4BDGOQ6ij9H77G_hHKA0UhQwXkV792m20xiiVIOxz-c2la3tz7x_4oifsXNx_bLVb5bWKXkCU3GupewIJnOrzc5Ue_p4ysZT_SRoC1o3-/s1600/ITALY+2011+-+Page+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674932711145481874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEoJQNcH3OFtU4dwyADQkE2-ZoHn8t3G9Lov4BDGOQ6ij9H77G_hHKA0UhQwXkV792m20xiiVIOxz-c2la3tz7x_4oifsXNx_bLVb5bWKXkCU3GupewIJnOrzc5Ue_p4ysZT_SRoC1o3-/s500/ITALY+2011+-+Page+002.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi880TQVqO5kCoF-7eCc5qThhMZdBENmOaXyMNx9tyO6nirrvnnuLYEe6DDnCNODzQI8WdDT9UtwKwmeyR6wTig_W63LiRnrjl-di-i2JDfbLBUyWLMu4n9QpYfX6r1ZZopaIbSVnStvdkB/s1600/ITALY+2011+-+Page+013.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674932697932133602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi880TQVqO5kCoF-7eCc5qThhMZdBENmOaXyMNx9tyO6nirrvnnuLYEe6DDnCNODzQI8WdDT9UtwKwmeyR6wTig_W63LiRnrjl-di-i2JDfbLBUyWLMu4n9QpYfX6r1ZZopaIbSVnStvdkB/s500/ITALY+2011+-+Page+013.jpg" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisxJmjXetNexvvr-YHyfqCROrjBIDk0Xx8xx7wQKDO_tSl06Kj0twh612ZZeJfJfVOglW0SWp6aqQt3VrO8QmfUfDiBcPyx7R5R9p0S2OG9ziUXT-DaSxrY90h81o8EUexgY0qrXaLuUE/s1600/ITALY+2011+-+Page+029.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674932692777102034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisxJmjXetNexvvr-YHyfqCROrjBIDk0Xx8xx7wQKDO_tSl06Kj0twh612ZZeJfJfVOglW0SWp6aqQt3VrO8QmfUfDiBcPyx7R5R9p0S2OG9ziUXT-DaSxrY90h81o8EUexgY0qrXaLuUE/s500/ITALY+2011+-+Page+029.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjw7oj0VctZd3bpRmBVAEaPElaNd-icyQoOeoT9qM_ZaLN9XDEP1Qvkxx0quqJ8LRrjZHaYxzFh71LXmKlGn7yTLYYrpn_l8GyMGNiKcMX6bCJW8temdIWLVBfiTEMerjTYFOHAxoQ9ce/s1600/ITALY+2011+-+Page+017.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674931560162699394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjw7oj0VctZd3bpRmBVAEaPElaNd-icyQoOeoT9qM_ZaLN9XDEP1Qvkxx0quqJ8LRrjZHaYxzFh71LXmKlGn7yTLYYrpn_l8GyMGNiKcMX6bCJW8temdIWLVBfiTEMerjTYFOHAxoQ9ce/s500/ITALY+2011+-+Page+017.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYI0LPwb_238i3_Cndmdghd5utUFl6QT7vbI5daDnwWvjQQXKi46upj2mLL8p4B6Vt-jl1fJ2E1eF7yVfqvX5Qpp4zMN16ahREOUNN00UQM92GuxkjKg0JmnMB9uHYxE6T0Xl96JRZuVR/s1600/ITALY+2011+-+Page+040.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674931551408920818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwYI0LPwb_238i3_Cndmdghd5utUFl6QT7vbI5daDnwWvjQQXKi46upj2mLL8p4B6Vt-jl1fJ2E1eF7yVfqvX5Qpp4zMN16ahREOUNN00UQM92GuxkjKg0JmnMB9uHYxE6T0Xl96JRZuVR/s500/ITALY+2011+-+Page+040.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZo1PirYek9V8q_O3CYbTxB2ooikuTzMS2H9je_cq6SP79nQ3TatzrkKXy9qXoDw1akZLQ9to0kRWmDYX6_QdTEuYMpjy6pF4J0dWtECcBULz8vk6UljJAGwE4Md33QCoZg968kOXfJGJ/s1600/ITALY+2011+-+Page+050.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674931117493611890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZo1PirYek9V8q_O3CYbTxB2ooikuTzMS2H9je_cq6SP79nQ3TatzrkKXy9qXoDw1akZLQ9to0kRWmDYX6_QdTEuYMpjy6pF4J0dWtECcBULz8vk6UljJAGwE4Md33QCoZg968kOXfJGJ/s500/ITALY+2011+-+Page+050.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Hi lovey dovey readers! I know it has been a while. Yet again, work has taken over a little bit and left me low on creative energy, even to blog. When I've been coming home, I have been devoting alot of my energy to telling our Italy story! Above are some pages from the book I am making. It has been such a joy to work on, and confirms again the importance of pictures and storytelling...Ashlea, Katie and I are having a reunion party in January in Dallas, and we hope to put together a plan to get us back to Capri again...totally serious. I am not going to be blogging that much anymore until the new year. My plan is to build myself a new website, and the blog will be incorporated into that site. Exciting stuff, so hopefully you can be patient with me and join up with me again once the new site is up and running. I will keep you all updated through Lovey Dovey until then. I will also be selling some artwork prints at a friends holiday boutique at the beginning of Dec. that I will give you all an opportunity to buy as well, so more to come soon on that.</div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Lots of love! Abby</div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-5431625250577028232011-08-22T19:03:00.000-07:002011-08-22T19:06:42.248-07:00vintage varsity collection.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Lgb-liSsIVhodiJlEds9gPWE7VCAKB6KkIau6jyAmA6hFTah-5cQzb3YUiCexO0rMxGb7RRQxoqlbSs6DTfd0kiaOhqkBUnmqehgdKUbN3ft0tpnXru69SFmphljedsFzBsIwbjHy9Yw/s1600/n.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Lgb-liSsIVhodiJlEds9gPWE7VCAKB6KkIau6jyAmA6hFTah-5cQzb3YUiCexO0rMxGb7RRQxoqlbSs6DTfd0kiaOhqkBUnmqehgdKUbN3ft0tpnXru69SFmphljedsFzBsIwbjHy9Yw/s550/n.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643866826077366994" /></a>
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<br />Here are a few shots of the Toddler Girl Vintage Varsity collection that I worked on! I love love love the playfulness of these pictures! These girls couldn't be cuter!Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-51525535394310408372011-08-22T18:28:00.000-07:002011-08-22T18:55:47.507-07:00target + hamilton wood type museum.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkm2iJtZZvwWBC3UcOrM8fWhbv9-iA5msbt2LcWC8vBT1XHKcwfgkN47bizzW8vJFTB6nFJkzKBjfZY3Y4rP8yAgxoiSCb3xIFexVZ55HP-crIbhPpiIf74vFUCl2KOYaZZL2-yYXpPIAH/s1600/IMG_1080.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkm2iJtZZvwWBC3UcOrM8fWhbv9-iA5msbt2LcWC8vBT1XHKcwfgkN47bizzW8vJFTB6nFJkzKBjfZY3Y4rP8yAgxoiSCb3xIFexVZ55HP-crIbhPpiIf74vFUCl2KOYaZZL2-yYXpPIAH/s600/IMG_1080.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643859418695602962" /></a>
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<br /></div><div>I have been wanting to share this with you all for so long! Last fall, I was delighted to be a part of a collaboration between Target and the Hamilton Wood Type Museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Here is a little more information about Hamilton. I was proud to work for a company that sought out an opportunity to support and give visibility to such a unique place!<div>
<br /><div>"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; ">The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum is the only museum dedicated to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type. With 1.5 million pieces of wood type and more than 1,000 styles and sizes of patterns, Hamilton's collection is one of the premier wood type collections in the world. In addition to wood type, the Museum is home to an amazing array of advertising cuts from the 1930s through the 1970s, and all of the equipment necessary to make wood type and print with it, as well as equipment used in the production of hot metal type, tools of the craft and rare type specimen catalogs.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; ">Located between the East and West Twin Rivers on Lake Michigan, the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;"> </span><a href="http://woodtype.org/history" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 13px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#999999;">Hamilton Manufacturing Company</span></a>was the largest wood type producer in the country, when virtually everything was letterpress printed. The company was founded in 1880, and in addition to wood type, the company has manufactured medical office furniture, light tables, the first gas powered clothes dryer (really!) and more; now in its 130th year, the company produces steel lab equipment."</span></div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 19px; "></span> A team of 8 textile designers across all Target apparel divisions got to go the the museum for a hands on look at these beautiful woodblocks. We spent 2 days working with Bill and Jim Moran, in the studio, on the presses, and getting to print blocks, some of which hadn't been printed in years. It was truly an amazing trip, not only getting to work with a group of graphic and textile designers that I truly admire and respect, but getting to support a craft like letterpress that has had such an integral part on our industry. After we gathered all of our imagery from Hamilton, it was back to work at Target Headquarters to develop a line of graphics that stayed true to the craft of letterpress and the posters and imagery that defined the era when these blocks were made. The "Vintage Varsity" collection was born and is at a Target Store near you! Mens, Womens, Kids, Accessories..there is something for everyone! One of Target's marketing team's followed our trip and a video is up on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TargetStyle?sk=app_122162151203102">Target's Cool Never Fades facebook page</a>.</div></div></div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-42246168461894922932011-08-08T17:48:00.001-07:002011-08-08T18:09:33.628-07:00oakland, nebraska: the burt county fair.<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">it isn't summer without the burt county fair in oakland! here is a little taste of what it is like at the fair!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-Epp3hWOJ8pwgHoQ9KAL4tz1R_aW_53PMQQcqb975wOWmc0QqWuzTv5BnDZBEDyMRENW0bP8cr0GkF9IRUjEQOS5u2LaMSeG7SilyaCjsR0EK3soLj1URMDVvUx9apyCmSgjhYBtXpbR/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-Epp3hWOJ8pwgHoQ9KAL4tz1R_aW_53PMQQcqb975wOWmc0QqWuzTv5BnDZBEDyMRENW0bP8cr0GkF9IRUjEQOS5u2LaMSeG7SilyaCjsR0EK3soLj1URMDVvUx9apyCmSgjhYBtXpbR/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638653222593700594" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckrihdGkKK1Lfy4Bo1wSptTYDgFCWHd6IkM5XRYJjsmCQ-qVId_MN-05hX-iaGBKbyMZ907Kony0gdS8gd8D2IjyBF_bTIWECwY-b-m8SytQEPpGS16yea5rPGkMsIqmR9_CMYkJ4OsCX/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0006.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckrihdGkKK1Lfy4Bo1wSptTYDgFCWHd6IkM5XRYJjsmCQ-qVId_MN-05hX-iaGBKbyMZ907Kony0gdS8gd8D2IjyBF_bTIWECwY-b-m8SytQEPpGS16yea5rPGkMsIqmR9_CMYkJ4OsCX/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0006.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638653220031251186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We eat at the 4-H kitchen as much as we can. My favorites are the sloppy joe or the taco salad..always with some kool-aid!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kZpaU0E_PdjC-yPoO_ddtlRSOJmQEGoTyzD4LDd5wjY7YUXHilaFctb_p0rYLKEwftGE27qtYPWnLLQDQ2u-iJWQa4Mp9drm91IFxwfnZ_NDaAgpsQCgMqlzYZK5DzxYFmK30iwHXdRD/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0003.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kZpaU0E_PdjC-yPoO_ddtlRSOJmQEGoTyzD4LDd5wjY7YUXHilaFctb_p0rYLKEwftGE27qtYPWnLLQDQ2u-iJWQa4Mp9drm91IFxwfnZ_NDaAgpsQCgMqlzYZK5DzxYFmK30iwHXdRD/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638653215448719138" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapTBFa6xYThsRDcLT-c7vKUW8YbiHDEuMFr5oFRu4JXldqthPDOzPBUwFz3euFt6Un7sOR9p2OidYwSXS5e5GVsRtpmeMvtLudnhXLKJEwDBXGyhxuGUg_E_D-8Fdic8iiU6ZxeFNI6gR/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapTBFa6xYThsRDcLT-c7vKUW8YbiHDEuMFr5oFRu4JXldqthPDOzPBUwFz3euFt6Un7sOR9p2OidYwSXS5e5GVsRtpmeMvtLudnhXLKJEwDBXGyhxuGUg_E_D-8Fdic8iiU6ZxeFNI6gR/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638652970165227842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">After dinner it is straight to the VFW Bingo table for a few rounds!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWQkIZ1FoFW9efCkYNmkuNxFMgEpI4t3zRHh8SG6q2v7gbReD4lP5EzRl-h0RCdK2L9Qp78kuPX3z_7ZSKEI3MiKh9NWcQF9u2MWWlmDHGSGardK_alO7BFbUNBI0UAb7GqHwUn4PEBx1/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0004.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWQkIZ1FoFW9efCkYNmkuNxFMgEpI4t3zRHh8SG6q2v7gbReD4lP5EzRl-h0RCdK2L9Qp78kuPX3z_7ZSKEI3MiKh9NWcQF9u2MWWlmDHGSGardK_alO7BFbUNBI0UAb7GqHwUn4PEBx1/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0004.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638652964940186098" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGp9pKS3dLne27BVGKmjggnW-7duB8vVp5hmdVRgaU2jDqKzAaYvHj4SL4eKt2K9EzdoQBHLyZS7dqEG8muZZ4dw5mVVhAvjYrAQF8XzbNRTuQM4Zk5kIXCmtAsRPxy5oV7P7yrUm1j1OV/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0005.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGp9pKS3dLne27BVGKmjggnW-7duB8vVp5hmdVRgaU2jDqKzAaYvHj4SL4eKt2K9EzdoQBHLyZS7dqEG8muZZ4dw5mVVhAvjYrAQF8XzbNRTuQM4Zk5kIXCmtAsRPxy5oV7P7yrUm1j1OV/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638652963465488274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Another favorite is walking around the livestock barns. The ro.osters and hens were absolutely gorgeous, and i sure fell in love with the little reserve champion bunny..</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErMAukVD8MxyF-fpjjZfM-3WmgmE6_C8jGc-Uie-YzBxGe378X1c0WiwacqM-h8P-0_Lj56o84Li25R9HNtUFj18UPfj8eSKmxrdnmvoUUtbnibaN9IrMqFtxUMzJbjrP8xy1SamN5zt7/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0007.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErMAukVD8MxyF-fpjjZfM-3WmgmE6_C8jGc-Uie-YzBxGe378X1c0WiwacqM-h8P-0_Lj56o84Li25R9HNtUFj18UPfj8eSKmxrdnmvoUUtbnibaN9IrMqFtxUMzJbjrP8xy1SamN5zt7/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638652958990776082" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RLg345_GhYWbMDdb-bDnpZn6bV8EOB28a8cZoHZXGuQGAzs6BjTaxx_USU8SCL3-dtfXSYAIgLFOPeFN6ezWArX8BP6oPCnh2Y77lFlTtgbNudg32Dwabx6k7CqAcIC3qIa5RkIKni3l/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0009.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RLg345_GhYWbMDdb-bDnpZn6bV8EOB28a8cZoHZXGuQGAzs6BjTaxx_USU8SCL3-dtfXSYAIgLFOPeFN6ezWArX8BP6oPCnh2Y77lFlTtgbNudg32Dwabx6k7CqAcIC3qIa5RkIKni3l/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0009.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638653211058283666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapTBFa6xYThsRDcLT-c7vKUW8YbiHDEuMFr5oFRu4JXldqthPDOzPBUwFz3euFt6Un7sOR9p2OidYwSXS5e5GVsRtpmeMvtLudnhXLKJEwDBXGyhxuGUg_E_D-8Fdic8iiU6ZxeFNI6gR/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapTBFa6xYThsRDcLT-c7vKUW8YbiHDEuMFr5oFRu4JXldqthPDOzPBUwFz3euFt6Un7sOR9p2OidYwSXS5e5GVsRtpmeMvtLudnhXLKJEwDBXGyhxuGUg_E_D-8Fdic8iiU6ZxeFNI6gR/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiapTBFa6xYThsRDcLT-c7vKUW8YbiHDEuMFr5oFRu4JXldqthPDOzPBUwFz3euFt6Un7sOR9p2OidYwSXS5e5GVsRtpmeMvtLudnhXLKJEwDBXGyhxuGUg_E_D-8Fdic8iiU6ZxeFNI6gR/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcYUOWMVMAHu1DhK1vbbeOxyM6FPNKEjsoNOVD6UQnsim4iv5MWghVgINfyTiRCUo3iN6HQbAL4Nph9wH0WH80w_9NppXq177PC43kcrU9-9Gffx16b8QCD3pxDp-3Y_12ulVRbPMi9uY/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0008.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcYUOWMVMAHu1DhK1vbbeOxyM6FPNKEjsoNOVD6UQnsim4iv5MWghVgINfyTiRCUo3iN6HQbAL4Nph9wH0WH80w_9NppXq177PC43kcrU9-9Gffx16b8QCD3pxDp-3Y_12ulVRbPMi9uY/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638652949999025346" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful fruits of the harvest..flowers and vegetables all deserving of a prize!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIQiyUqP4h-HthUKWe1TQoo_OvyhK9yHc25TrizuG3rQ14U6XWXb87JQ-Oa3IVEr_6acQ5fVsQiMS6lNPaUsgLLQYUH0w18bHYCc6U79NIvb_VyxjRRyX1JzSbbysTTZviVdi5fOu3fBb/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0010.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIQiyUqP4h-HthUKWe1TQoo_OvyhK9yHc25TrizuG3rQ14U6XWXb87JQ-Oa3IVEr_6acQ5fVsQiMS6lNPaUsgLLQYUH0w18bHYCc6U79NIvb_VyxjRRyX1JzSbbysTTZviVdi5fOu3fBb/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638652408460283010" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi330CMqIlETK29VbSInEEhDzAGZviGyLFcm_LjQ9Lcs-EKvokLCL-cf4zAPee3ZBcQjMY61Szpp32JIpP9WuaraYlF3gw9M6ogKWSPyoGs-zTaLgI-flMepo110iVhZ-REbhC06Zy-AedF/s1600/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0016.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi330CMqIlETK29VbSInEEhDzAGZviGyLFcm_LjQ9Lcs-EKvokLCL-cf4zAPee3ZBcQjMY61Szpp32JIpP9WuaraYlF3gw9M6ogKWSPyoGs-zTaLgI-flMepo110iVhZ-REbhC06Zy-AedF/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0016.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638652403816825634" /></a>
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<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">i thought this piece was absolutely beautiful and definitely deserving of the best in show ribbon!</span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABl7hTgxQLx93hDlYElzupMr7n0-_TQQq2FNtRn84GPzSP-iBfraG-SLyjCthC7hBAGvCn6Dt7Wlozpf-ImS1zL39cEllLJkagr0z3y01p4XaqZMdRtPXI7Edw65lmyMZAuBKFJu1xRnF/s400/Burt+Co+Fair+2011_0017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638655504094198402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-17602305025021119552011-07-27T18:32:00.000-07:002011-07-27T18:59:36.936-07:00when in florence: watch the sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Vtt0x0tZg7WYd1y_SEG7lTdgpw1a6q7R0AvAFFuS1skDyX9iybs5FesBM76PmAPf6hlLb299z2tPs_BFcEJOVxytLFAkzohzkPXo72wlXts3VTYprz_blftJ9pwJoC8DiykxBnQW8EvS/s1600/Florence+Day+4_0008.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Vtt0x0tZg7WYd1y_SEG7lTdgpw1a6q7R0AvAFFuS1skDyX9iybs5FesBM76PmAPf6hlLb299z2tPs_BFcEJOVxytLFAkzohzkPXo72wlXts3VTYprz_blftJ9pwJoC8DiykxBnQW8EvS/s550/Florence+Day+4_0008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634212719044117618" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT5tSDaFPoALE028LAEAkHeZVViUnK4kqL5ctjC7JWxNKslwXcCq5JF8CyBuSKQClNoIuSM9SytsARVpaI1jkUbr2KK1WUq4j0iroKnwGjAMuMCLkzut4lyjtsglyeIw9l71np0mO_lJS/s1600/Florence+Day+4_0004.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT5tSDaFPoALE028LAEAkHeZVViUnK4kqL5ctjC7JWxNKslwXcCq5JF8CyBuSKQClNoIuSM9SytsARVpaI1jkUbr2KK1WUq4j0iroKnwGjAMuMCLkzut4lyjtsglyeIw9l71np0mO_lJS/s550/Florence+Day+4_0004.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634212711421773410" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQ5FAjrQvrxNNuL5vTRpte97vZe4hI7OzrWRZyXwdhoBRrhy1MR2hU9IKQxuSEAgNtGg8Y2FMpdmv4Ds31QufLSQZTZGKzsYjTbmqtxn88mmFcTSaeIPs9bzc_qAk5MdWXtdWFvlj80Pi/s1600/Florence+Day+4_0007.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQ5FAjrQvrxNNuL5vTRpte97vZe4hI7OzrWRZyXwdhoBRrhy1MR2hU9IKQxuSEAgNtGg8Y2FMpdmv4Ds31QufLSQZTZGKzsYjTbmqtxn88mmFcTSaeIPs9bzc_qAk5MdWXtdWFvlj80Pi/s550/Florence+Day+4_0007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634210899623766690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPa-ISBCTGruFdBbsyDhPM9fDCuOmHJA7x4wOhLfDa7psijYaMRJY8nQuTY6NOD8KYCm7aX5ToJRZuGlilOOST8DmArLYgyfnpG4tTiIJueeulrJxbUt_XkEUDiQ6CZPoxN-5C3QnVJ_aX/s1600/Florence+Day+4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></a></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPa-ISBCTGruFdBbsyDhPM9fDCuOmHJA7x4wOhLfDa7psijYaMRJY8nQuTY6NOD8KYCm7aX5ToJRZuGlilOOST8DmArLYgyfnpG4tTiIJueeulrJxbUt_XkEUDiQ6CZPoxN-5C3QnVJ_aX/s550/Florence+Day+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634210647806171842" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTlJQ_zxbwzuCCM-GQmmjRapIpfNeNCMkcpqUorTPaT6Li4IiHc-V-v5lLLHIY63zeSfZe1vEVBlCar0NPuj5_7Q1gpi1w45H1HoxrI2A4kIrIdy0YM1nZ8PMq3REUkyT0Pol7egDg6R7/s1600/Florence+Day+4_0003.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTlJQ_zxbwzuCCM-GQmmjRapIpfNeNCMkcpqUorTPaT6Li4IiHc-V-v5lLLHIY63zeSfZe1vEVBlCar0NPuj5_7Q1gpi1w45H1HoxrI2A4kIrIdy0YM1nZ8PMq3REUkyT0Pol7egDg6R7/s550/Florence+Day+4_0003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634210644107331650" /></a>Our last night in Florence was spent on the steps of the Piazzale Michelangelo looking over the breathtaking view of the city. On your walk there, pick up a bottle of wine, a bottle of Prosecco, some cheese, strawberries. an sit and enjoy the views till the sun goes down!Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-67499681548509451142011-07-27T17:54:00.000-07:002011-07-27T18:19:49.933-07:00travel tip: pack jewelry..or have a friend who does!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjbc3md9DEdUXTVekzEXn4fRTlDisiIci9olcME4HZk8jDIStOIvosK0W3EsuEAgDY-SBGNr9REBtDtmcjRnS9iwrAseV2U9uvNYIjlsjhtUdEI8Fp5AgnQ67QCOTUvfAZkpu3bv2QwOt/s1600/ITALY_0003.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjbc3md9DEdUXTVekzEXn4fRTlDisiIci9olcME4HZk8jDIStOIvosK0W3EsuEAgDY-SBGNr9REBtDtmcjRnS9iwrAseV2U9uvNYIjlsjhtUdEI8Fp5AgnQ67QCOTUvfAZkpu3bv2QwOt/s550/ITALY_0003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634203139227767730" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iWseJ55Fy_Mfk7zx6GQ4_dvXRkJaigBicZidjUeuLM_ivheKPf3XLzC-QIjKWLwmHngfAo-Emk7_uSByLQcn_kgb-oU7jDiwqvJvscRpbVvoNuKMDlst-fd2smT1qTuMq_pyiSijHnA1/s1600/Capri+Day+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4iWseJ55Fy_Mfk7zx6GQ4_dvXRkJaigBicZidjUeuLM_ivheKPf3XLzC-QIjKWLwmHngfAo-Emk7_uSByLQcn_kgb-oU7jDiwqvJvscRpbVvoNuKMDlst-fd2smT1qTuMq_pyiSijHnA1/s600/Capri+Day+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634203136496093986" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XeL0dJj26lw7WHbmTFQuE5n6H3AbABwk490UqaKRTB-mqIj2ie3LwSEBTr5nbvQNqqAuH69q0JKcYlnwMtugL7s0isfGJIC-9VTVBLpJgt46lNLnApWYQ5cZ3hRBnmSk-y7vQhRgeHEe/s1600/San+Gimignano_0015.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XeL0dJj26lw7WHbmTFQuE5n6H3AbABwk490UqaKRTB-mqIj2ie3LwSEBTr5nbvQNqqAuH69q0JKcYlnwMtugL7s0isfGJIC-9VTVBLpJgt46lNLnApWYQ5cZ3hRBnmSk-y7vQhRgeHEe/s600/San+Gimignano_0015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634203124980082898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">There were moments that Katie wanted nothing more to do with her heavy-as-lead backpack on our travel days..but every pound of that backpack that accounted for jewelry was worth it! I don't know if I told y'all yet, but American Airlines lost my bag on my way to Rome..and I didn't have any word of it's whereabouts until 8 days later, 2 days before we were heading home. All I can say is thank goodness for the H&M in Florence and thank goodness for Katie's jewelry bar (which is what we called her treasure trove of jewels wherever it was unloaded in our hotels or apartments)..For the first 2 days of the trip, I was feeling disgusting, wearing my black knit Target dress I wore on the plane, and the only thing that kept me feeling cute, was Katie being able to accessorize me head to toe! Pack jewelry..lots of it...it can turn the simplest of outfits into something wonderful. </div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-75044544392523232772011-07-25T19:58:00.000-07:002011-07-25T20:39:30.038-07:00when in florence: take a day trip to San Gimignano.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0JbP4kcaxQn6UbmEwurN31fr3-haZcvgL9DwqLuoXGZWs43AHFKalqO642E82jSaVCXlK-1M7H26e2AyFBggsqU7tL5cILzQEp_oSivchLLiLyZh-LVk9TontUIz_M8lnD3Edy9WmVXT/s1600/San+Gimignano_0011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0JbP4kcaxQn6UbmEwurN31fr3-haZcvgL9DwqLuoXGZWs43AHFKalqO642E82jSaVCXlK-1M7H26e2AyFBggsqU7tL5cILzQEp_oSivchLLiLyZh-LVk9TontUIz_M8lnD3Edy9WmVXT/s550/San+Gimignano_0011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633492998575231122" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvN2u_X1rbXIV8NltaymwORO5uXn4rQu2yRk6P_I6eYNT1YMRFg8-UL0bCB59uiPTcn_6fJH3IatJefpplwmNGQi6DkrDdAOILgByoBHXH-mrAWScdHIGy6LCBcZI6VnrqwCEebkakCmb/s1600/San+Gimignano_0005.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56oMLtAJeSnLGgZ1fH9ZwYcFfLhkt-dSFI-NObDa5b7RKHBQJCpgIhqvCvThwaR2Q7HCyJPZXNMFgZOHd2lxCw-g7Qut3LlfkDcVIbjxbKaXvyDjoxN2x3c9SODiuSTQWt-0aWB_9QS-j/s600/San+Gimignano.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633491684274849042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We enjoyed a lovely day trip into the Tuscan countryside to the small village of </div><div style="text-align: center;">San Gimignano..You can take about an hour train ride to Poggibonsi from Florence, and then a short bus ride into San Gimignano. What brought us there was one of the best experiences we had on our trip, a day cooking class in the countryside at Il Vicario, which I will tell you all about later. But we took a break amidst our pizza dough and panzanella to walk around this charming walled city. Make sure to look up and soak in the charming curtains blowing in the windows. Take a moment and sit by the fountain in the main square. Make sure you go into Ciani, a store with beautiful wooden kitchen utensils and knick-knacks. I wish I would have bought more from this little place! It was a lovely break from some of the more touristy stores..You will enjoy your day in this little gem of a town!</div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-45847061039901439322011-07-25T19:33:00.000-07:002011-07-25T19:37:00.188-07:00new favorite drink.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYEeGXxa_yhD0RQPlzqnSqDD3e-Y9Yk9urcrNBMaT-e6xYa6BNcpcVfVrJnWKWSQags9xyj04486_0Upo9WJRN7YRGI5-I0Dfzh9LJGpuYPbpCQRUwm-jYYnBCyVKTKuh0mwTgSUMjPtA/s1600/3.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYEeGXxa_yhD0RQPlzqnSqDD3e-Y9Yk9urcrNBMaT-e6xYa6BNcpcVfVrJnWKWSQags9xyj04486_0Upo9WJRN7YRGI5-I0Dfzh9LJGpuYPbpCQRUwm-jYYnBCyVKTKuh0mwTgSUMjPtA/s550/3.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633484216008414658" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_rQaPQYA9Rsk6t18KWVATc_PlqHiZQRp7hLrv7fqGR3IJYAIyvBtfA1GeHAsDfQeJ9o2a1b_9sL45_S8wyMW2eClb0m2XEOaCF57sFopsAhT2L4zxMm0f2C7eIqdaH6gGAQHMdewkxNW/s1600/photo.JPG.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_rQaPQYA9Rsk6t18KWVATc_PlqHiZQRp7hLrv7fqGR3IJYAIyvBtfA1GeHAsDfQeJ9o2a1b_9sL45_S8wyMW2eClb0m2XEOaCF57sFopsAhT2L4zxMm0f2C7eIqdaH6gGAQHMdewkxNW/s550/photo.JPG.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633484212475887682" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I spent the weekend with my family on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin staying at a dear friend's gorgeous home. She brought us down these amazing drinks on the dock one evening..</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Frozen Limeade</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Citrus Vodka</div><div style="text-align: center;">-and tons of Fresh Mint</div><div style="text-align: center;">Can't wait to make these!</div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-42962855927934543952011-07-18T19:44:00.000-07:002011-07-18T20:18:26.759-07:00when in florence: spend a night at Piazza Santo Spirito.<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZjj7mwirJP-fOxIjri_FyC-MN2l7nbKen-6MXM7vwQDN3rLrLoF9xJbOYjG2BsvV8oueJ8wGLQg7sP7_QZj_Q5m7taSnNfZL19Q4NbYWigfG1rkU9iG12IUlhB9OcxE1-Mivixmb3tei/s1600/Florence+Day+2_0002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630895815367537586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZjj7mwirJP-fOxIjri_FyC-MN2l7nbKen-6MXM7vwQDN3rLrLoF9xJbOYjG2BsvV8oueJ8wGLQg7sP7_QZj_Q5m7taSnNfZL19Q4NbYWigfG1rkU9iG12IUlhB9OcxE1-Mivixmb3tei/s600/Florence+Day+2_0002.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE677Wkrs4QQmv88VHCeItLK02qrb-42EFI0IBSARq2oswf5w0pKATAi3Ndcxjdjh7mDDRTmrvIP5_k3KVY6qdLoQDqOQyQ7XWYLDwb7y_XgSU2VNZSPh0yvFa-o3stdxdPBkRp4S_muFM/s1600/Florence+Day+2_0003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630895812411352050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE677Wkrs4QQmv88VHCeItLK02qrb-42EFI0IBSARq2oswf5w0pKATAi3Ndcxjdjh7mDDRTmrvIP5_k3KVY6qdLoQDqOQyQ7XWYLDwb7y_XgSU2VNZSPh0yvFa-o3stdxdPBkRp4S_muFM/s600/Florence+Day+2_0003.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDLZsQLWtfbgCUZS-3-WIlHshcU0S3ypb4QJmZh2Ffz39vvl6ycu1f3zoXcWYa7U5bwNSGaZLfo_GbR5oiWuAEVzMKeUxgO_MwEm5Wx3Col0PXpbLrrVlC9dcq-uavWVfzM5D0OmBvnDz/s1600/Florence+Day+2_0006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630895409483212034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDLZsQLWtfbgCUZS-3-WIlHshcU0S3ypb4QJmZh2Ffz39vvl6ycu1f3zoXcWYa7U5bwNSGaZLfo_GbR5oiWuAEVzMKeUxgO_MwEm5Wx3Col0PXpbLrrVlC9dcq-uavWVfzM5D0OmBvnDz/s600/Florence+Day+2_0006.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrDhISNOPtKirwhUr8xPbrG-oLKoPOg7XH1FXBh5CsF0LsMKKDv1tOkv5IN1BVk9QsOlw68YnnXzF-deJwQqqLhZe50OIB1Cv3vqaqzFf6lEWXcaXXJiL-3WtYbD5ZBGWMXC1zFl5ABMm/s1600/Florence+Day+2_0004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630895413923047010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrDhISNOPtKirwhUr8xPbrG-oLKoPOg7XH1FXBh5CsF0LsMKKDv1tOkv5IN1BVk9QsOlw68YnnXzF-deJwQqqLhZe50OIB1Cv3vqaqzFf6lEWXcaXXJiL-3WtYbD5ZBGWMXC1zFl5ABMm/s600/Florence+Day+2_0004.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLWlbiQIQeQ5Pc28FRgVAhs7FMsiTTIGAYdNhs0vcCWojVJW3lMsprpU-x9D5RkeU907hGBIaTn14FESE_7JztKGng3dZbRAkaXbsGf1qvCYBJGLbDioshy4gBGYgDPNgFf2IGmS-62AS/s1600/Florence+Day+2_0005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630895401910000610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLWlbiQIQeQ5Pc28FRgVAhs7FMsiTTIGAYdNhs0vcCWojVJW3lMsprpU-x9D5RkeU907hGBIaTn14FESE_7JztKGng3dZbRAkaXbsGf1qvCYBJGLbDioshy4gBGYgDPNgFf2IGmS-62AS/s600/Florence+Day+2_0005.jpg" /></a><br />One of my favorite nights in Florence was spent sitting on the fountain at Piazza Santo Spirito. The whole vibe of this square felt incredible authentic and just far enough removed from the hustle and bustle of Florence..quaint restaurants, and tons of people just hanging out and enjoying the night. My suggestion is to buy your wine at one of the groceries around the corner from the Piazza (you will save yourself alot of money), head to <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d1155597-Reviews-Gusta_Pizza-Florence_Tuscany.html">Gusta Pizza</a>, and place an order for 1 Gusta Pizza, then go sit and enjoy one of the best things you will ever put in your mouth by the fountain! If you can add in a few great friends, it will be a great night.. I promise.Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-42393340790891407722011-07-18T18:55:00.000-07:002011-07-18T19:42:26.375-07:00when in florence: soak up the beauty of the Duomo at night...<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTg2mKsiYwZGjbJl-PCj8wPjBBJiszxi92UBE5TCBnj7aH8LVUWMU_Og8kBmKej_HThC7ibAZyoJkda0lGEjG0A_1MgHeF5VzVHC3wH9LLsvibeVX5cwb3tc96B9buWACoUtd_MCnKvIo/s1600/Florence+Day+1_0005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630885064941530802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTg2mKsiYwZGjbJl-PCj8wPjBBJiszxi92UBE5TCBnj7aH8LVUWMU_Og8kBmKej_HThC7ibAZyoJkda0lGEjG0A_1MgHeF5VzVHC3wH9LLsvibeVX5cwb3tc96B9buWACoUtd_MCnKvIo/s600/Florence+Day+1_0005.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630885057615789170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpxRMV5f7Rd1tiZsS8HraklZxLsNFltzG01u0qkEMTGROWPsADWH0Yw2Bg8LeqqJ-Pwtk7tUKLy7byYCKIoOHL_n1aTloc7iT9_uRZdXUnnfhC8hPw7YwjRhGhUwvQ3AOhmYi8RUCrrVf/s600/Florence+Day+1_0009.jpg" /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG54z1yX71uqDp4iUanLktpWGt2PdEYretde1Nje_MHjApObBjwkO0Q8G8E4yR5rJuTL5ag_eTDAtk_GcggQP1Ca9bfw_FO239wVRPbnKQMrhEiKGOCdkQchPfnWJgF1THLHtMll3uadK2/s1600/Florence+Day+1_0006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630884561878472306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG54z1yX71uqDp4iUanLktpWGt2PdEYretde1Nje_MHjApObBjwkO0Q8G8E4yR5rJuTL5ag_eTDAtk_GcggQP1Ca9bfw_FO239wVRPbnKQMrhEiKGOCdkQchPfnWJgF1THLHtMll3uadK2/s600/Florence+Day+1_0006.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzxzqPvi72g2JoF35K-URwC4bzDyt3LU_tnOdjf2lKLFutLDPoNLcn9TabDLICaVT1wTg1HKBtftkDx5npZvqyFw2fEGKzw8UybgzJsr8VKxVIbVVHiC_f_DI4T7p8B32PfK0E0t36Vbf/s1600/Florence+Day+1_0007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630884557943033026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzxzqPvi72g2JoF35K-URwC4bzDyt3LU_tnOdjf2lKLFutLDPoNLcn9TabDLICaVT1wTg1HKBtftkDx5npZvqyFw2fEGKzw8UybgzJsr8VKxVIbVVHiC_f_DI4T7p8B32PfK0E0t36Vbf/s600/Florence+Day+1_0007.jpg" /></a><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJvahaECpEglhVV4FJ-6BYFHSWVV5saNqFLRAIM-UjHOs8s6kDOWHINBSxhM33y4SlMq6t_NtIGhzSUc8K6eMwozis4i9erZY3Ci2s09EvHJOmukqtyjZaaCAlEZgg781UJWVLYLwIMRJ/s1600/Florence+Day+1_0008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630884547072913330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjJvahaECpEglhVV4FJ-6BYFHSWVV5saNqFLRAIM-UjHOs8s6kDOWHINBSxhM33y4SlMq6t_NtIGhzSUc8K6eMwozis4i9erZY3Ci2s09EvHJOmukqtyjZaaCAlEZgg781UJWVLYLwIMRJ/s600/Florence+Day+1_0008.jpg" /></a><br />I will never forget turning the corner and seeing the Duomo in Florence for the first time..you can hardly believe what is right in fron of your eyes. I will also never forget turning the corner and seeing the Duomo <strong>at night</strong> for the first time...absolutely breathtaking. Get yourself a bottle of wine, some plastic cups, and go and feast your eyes on this architectural beauty. </p>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-5882611011078627372011-07-18T18:39:00.000-07:002011-07-18T20:19:06.923-07:00when in florence: eat gelato.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHBTvQ0oCGMqZ8mTaGNskQgqU40DHzj7LD3UQaWSUgM8avIJHDjMKU7BOSB2-OMm1NmPzSGGw-cMRECjCzIP4NPqywwzJNvIXeiqMsfWozY1kIKIaHDgkiSe6JucfdHKBiKSZMNPNuURF/s1600/Florence+Day+1_0003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630874403407459762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHBTvQ0oCGMqZ8mTaGNskQgqU40DHzj7LD3UQaWSUgM8avIJHDjMKU7BOSB2-OMm1NmPzSGGw-cMRECjCzIP4NPqywwzJNvIXeiqMsfWozY1kIKIaHDgkiSe6JucfdHKBiKSZMNPNuURF/s600/Florence+Day+1_0003.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGC2jRpTdRID-12qphQL_4STonlTFBoW6MDaMocyL9XOL1BLs3J2nt5TaDjBZNrkRjmUJcLyt5dbIoWowXX80BsLPXMV4eU6CQ8SXCoPMBnhyfChJpQxTMXmLrKMUtNPo8nr0SaKAJEG8T/s1600/Florence+Day+1_0004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630874394501629122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGC2jRpTdRID-12qphQL_4STonlTFBoW6MDaMocyL9XOL1BLs3J2nt5TaDjBZNrkRjmUJcLyt5dbIoWowXX80BsLPXMV4eU6CQ8SXCoPMBnhyfChJpQxTMXmLrKMUtNPo8nr0SaKAJEG8T/s600/Florence+Day+1_0004.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgxU3MhULyM1S0AzFLaUI50emAW7e-XPisMrLm6Kv7c8BhDaULbPLOxjAU1cdqE8ZSOTC9Jik25BzsSMW_2vlEOxwiOt92OYS5Q1L-BBu853IQUZj9pkQycsRQhmu84NWbTI0eDDrm09L/s1600/Florence+Day+1_0001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630874385049918834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgxU3MhULyM1S0AzFLaUI50emAW7e-XPisMrLm6Kv7c8BhDaULbPLOxjAU1cdqE8ZSOTC9Jik25BzsSMW_2vlEOxwiOt92OYS5Q1L-BBu853IQUZj9pkQycsRQhmu84NWbTI0eDDrm09L/s600/Florence+Day+1_0001.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMScoEtcyXYJNANXyWPQeI2utUzRU-0LYEBQef_NIklaQBSsnZMpRDCzGNONPbsKAOjGqFK6ckWd8aS-c7OOx4Z85aqrhaP1BcnqjWaXIgHL8BAWiQ7RmW1LfkD0AuT5h0DQ0TEQ74l5PK/s1600/Florence+Day+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630874377601695266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMScoEtcyXYJNANXyWPQeI2utUzRU-0LYEBQef_NIklaQBSsnZMpRDCzGNONPbsKAOjGqFK6ckWd8aS-c7OOx4Z85aqrhaP1BcnqjWaXIgHL8BAWiQ7RmW1LfkD0AuT5h0DQ0TEQ74l5PK/s600/Florence+Day+1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_7NmKDXZdBEOuBqqCA_LGleK8kdT8PKVyYEHtsN-LlqM4Hu5WscqdXDMB8ICCQa67seK-R7vfsyGbTSCAN7V8V8dCxCRLKl_rU2iJXTB31LhuP8XjtPnpHhjWxq6_nFxoXg3qugX6a5o/s1600/Florence+Day+1_0002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630874366807810354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_7NmKDXZdBEOuBqqCA_LGleK8kdT8PKVyYEHtsN-LlqM4Hu5WscqdXDMB8ICCQa67seK-R7vfsyGbTSCAN7V8V8dCxCRLKl_rU2iJXTB31LhuP8XjtPnpHhjWxq6_nFxoXg3qugX6a5o/s600/Florence+Day+1_0002.jpg" /></a><br />The perfect end to every yummy pizza or saucy pizza was just a bit of gelato. Every night I found myself craving a cool, crisp, fruity combination...Peach, Melon, Strawberry, Coconut, Grapefruit..and over there, the peach flavor actually had huge chunks of peach skins..so fresh!<br />These pics were taken at <a href="http://www.gelateriasantatrinita.it/index_ing.html">Gelateria Santa Trinita </a>in Florence!</div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-24048102922902228722011-07-11T18:46:00.000-07:002011-07-11T20:30:45.010-07:00the trip of a lifetime.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbtbJeLIv0ZYKx0yicZB9bEnoz37UTukn1vV5gvK6ywflIqRyuQPFaQ1uYXV7siEZD8EzhKF8ShvSWEF5_cgNINAYGE7S23OBRvC_Siq_yRDfPl4r08SJ4TJhlPrUqIbIa2fSGM4svN4S/s1600/IMG_6684.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbtbJeLIv0ZYKx0yicZB9bEnoz37UTukn1vV5gvK6ywflIqRyuQPFaQ1uYXV7siEZD8EzhKF8ShvSWEF5_cgNINAYGE7S23OBRvC_Siq_yRDfPl4r08SJ4TJhlPrUqIbIa2fSGM4svN4S/s600/IMG_6684.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628289042178355330" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-rFRSQOd5kHXJReCSDo3PLsLGi0mMp1dLQB6ZAiH9Zuf7YnqsdFs3R6SCcaGP3l8YLQetipQzIoNks07ufrt4FyUPs46vKWFZoEb5MRdiW_XGoqRuVWF44CtXA0NcgObbUZMx4TQIYMQ/s1600/IMG_6419.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgUaGq_SRjDblnyXbt_ifa90Nop7UPFxKAPZ3f7gFI4EpORZCjLhYyuk4KldViwHbNd3MjsiWK8hmZw_SufizCvbu5upCjO8MYDCEA4yOC2veHeS2S1vTyaCMfDgfHJnCkN0o-IM_kZH8/s600/IMG_6782.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628283465738243090" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Oh y'all...I am so excited to start this string of posts about my trip to Italy. To say this was the trip of a lifetime is an understatement.There are so many pictures and stories I want to share with you all, but wanted to start with a few overall thoughts for you. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight:bold;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-weight:bold;">Traveling out of the country is always worth the money and time.</span> </span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;">I know full and well that no one normal just wakes up and says, "Of course I've got enough money to go to ______! Pocket change!" BUT when you invest in trips like this, you are not only investing in dear relationships with whoever you are traveling with, you are adding rich seasoning to your life. I always compare my life to a steak that is simmering on the grill..each trial, experience, relationship, is adding one more complex flavor to that steak...and traveling to other cultures around the world adds flavor like you wouldn't believe. I will be telling the stories from this trip for the rest of my life with fondness, thankfulness, and laughter. So when the excuses start flooding in for why you shouldn't go try to remember that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight:bold;"><div style="text-align: center;">Embrace Life.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;">This little phrase became the theme of our trip. When I say embracing life, I mean not being afraid... not being afraid to talk to strangers, to walk into awkward straight on and turn it into something you never thought it could be, to just say yes when every rational part of you says to say no. There is a freedom and confidence that comes along with this, and it is something my mom has been modeling for me in the best way for quite some time. For a little example, my mom knows no strangers. When my mom and step dad come back from vacation, they always have a handful of new friends that they have met on their travels..they even befriended Colin Ferrell on their honeymoon. And they didn't just say hi, they invited him to dinner, and by the end of the trip were introducing him to other friends they had met. I learned how to let go and embrace life on this trip because of Ashlea Taylor and Katie McAfee, the dear dear friends I was traveling with. Life happens when you let people in, when you talk to strangers, when you stray off the usual path...and it is a wonderful thing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So to give you an overall snapshot of our trip, We flew into Rome, headed straight to Florence for 4 nights, headed down to the Amalfi Coast to the island of Capri for 3 nights, and then back to Rome for the last 3 nights of the trip. Can't WAIT to tell you all about it...</div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-60907610801119202582011-07-11T18:41:00.000-07:002011-07-11T18:45:20.300-07:00happy 4th.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGVhoJmyIn3rLeqxp3q4xZryj4qXOr38E_dPNlpWY5NOLV8tz3oco6AFLra-M0hBqCF0V5aDIeNzVi_AOFhCBBUfHhPE0BqLm5n9M3Yqvr6c10OhXaqYZzHsiIEgWxCcLqIpxLAi4HvvR/s1600/IMG_0507.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGVhoJmyIn3rLeqxp3q4xZryj4qXOr38E_dPNlpWY5NOLV8tz3oco6AFLra-M0hBqCF0V5aDIeNzVi_AOFhCBBUfHhPE0BqLm5n9M3Yqvr6c10OhXaqYZzHsiIEgWxCcLqIpxLAi4HvvR/s500/IMG_0507.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628275422817754898" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNf8_aZyTJVQtdG7vCzqRuNUIzxct7Sc_1v0qJi9zs-sspTuJY6knTTp61A5zeZ5wOBjLsh0q0iTm8K7kVji-BdfMG-b-1RYR7NUPNzZpf3F020Noitkc_wOs9Omrv4wfv9Q6ZrRCtWds/s1600/IMG_0504.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNf8_aZyTJVQtdG7vCzqRuNUIzxct7Sc_1v0qJi9zs-sspTuJY6knTTp61A5zeZ5wOBjLsh0q0iTm8K7kVji-BdfMG-b-1RYR7NUPNzZpf3F020Noitkc_wOs9Omrv4wfv9Q6ZrRCtWds/s500/IMG_0504.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628275417151111522" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShyphenhyphenLIH8dhopnvvLus-Unt0G3cqvvL9tIRwgUjl-78PYceKldRnLYjkrqDU9e0HVYdFsHHksrhExhVJk52f7n9RX2Lyj5vBweomkapI4_r9x3ZBd8OQpZnsdHZDcuyTHF09ttq6XM1GJGo/s1600/IMG_0509.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShyphenhyphenLIH8dhopnvvLus-Unt0G3cqvvL9tIRwgUjl-78PYceKldRnLYjkrqDU9e0HVYdFsHHksrhExhVJk52f7n9RX2Lyj5vBweomkapI4_r9x3ZBd8OQpZnsdHZDcuyTHF09ttq6XM1GJGo/s500/IMG_0509.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628275409329493698" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPnICn9JqfMtNUAQREzzZVFrdcaRq85W6Ajy2hXErm9yWS_MiTBgHchiqIvFTRchsIsXAI2kvHcid8Nf4hNxXFCr8705cNjTUNSNrTJmiN62woCDkVl4FdyQ5cXPbE40lA9g8uP6ApJ3K/s1600/IMG_0506.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyPnICn9JqfMtNUAQREzzZVFrdcaRq85W6Ajy2hXErm9yWS_MiTBgHchiqIvFTRchsIsXAI2kvHcid8Nf4hNxXFCr8705cNjTUNSNrTJmiN62woCDkVl4FdyQ5cXPbE40lA9g8uP6ApJ3K/s500/IMG_0506.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628275403262181986" /></a>a little late..but happy 4th! Here are a few photos from the Tekameh, Nebraska Fourth of July Parade. I do love me some old cars.Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-4935231903935885602011-06-13T10:46:00.000-07:002011-06-13T10:51:43.564-07:00ciao for a while!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsl4uD5_DJemlfwapnZnFf9THZPeVRFdh6GZkkX_FOxZHKmJykkanYDnpUHni5hcFzGVwO9OeGwLxpAdzKOUy9MCPEJiimjpZz6qaqXA8XQbKSD9WjnnQnJQPJs_FnDi88FJh0j8tTpzc/s1600/italia.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617763339508330690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPsl4uD5_DJemlfwapnZnFf9THZPeVRFdh6GZkkX_FOxZHKmJykkanYDnpUHni5hcFzGVwO9OeGwLxpAdzKOUy9MCPEJiimjpZz6qaqXA8XQbKSD9WjnnQnJQPJs_FnDi88FJh0j8tTpzc/s700/italia.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div>i am leaving tomorrow for a dream trip to Italy with my bestie..so ciao for a while! How amazing is this photo from InStyle? I actually just bought some bright yellow shorts to wear! And now I am totally going to be obsessed with finding this wonderful woman in Portofino..I want those dishtowels!</div></div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-36717680856281404842011-06-12T11:30:00.000-07:002011-06-12T11:46:44.031-07:00joie's wedding dress.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RhbKncgscuwDd26VWCsHaa-O730gcX0s6vVe4jSPmqx1p1w5vU17h2nOAb6DTa6RR1Hf2d1yOIw7fnNWTaSOcuo5EoHOhk7A_qV0OL5Ya1JWHRG-ZReYx4twgb4EQRSqGLvb-iM5lT26/s1600/photo-6.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RhbKncgscuwDd26VWCsHaa-O730gcX0s6vVe4jSPmqx1p1w5vU17h2nOAb6DTa6RR1Hf2d1yOIw7fnNWTaSOcuo5EoHOhk7A_qV0OL5Ya1JWHRG-ZReYx4twgb4EQRSqGLvb-iM5lT26/s550/photo-6.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617406085242707282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhc1q1egXsVyd4jy6Agmawc3h20pwMFMHGPsoncKo8Al6yqZbVQpJwhMmdhagHOF8ppw5kbvqgz4Fiv7bxGMIvzwmPQxtrQ8ED0BJRDPui4JyASoqCKGTBWCFmroDkRhanKR6yvsMq2aGK/s1600/photo-7.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhc1q1egXsVyd4jy6Agmawc3h20pwMFMHGPsoncKo8Al6yqZbVQpJwhMmdhagHOF8ppw5kbvqgz4Fiv7bxGMIvzwmPQxtrQ8ED0BJRDPui4JyASoqCKGTBWCFmroDkRhanKR6yvsMq2aGK/s550/photo-7.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617405775717655378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0PevYKVwZJs5v39XAFni8JZZXG9-iydINVi5xdyyCj0xYK2EIhRn4T4haOJzXPKTH3ibQ7fTNNrSWiyYO9nzHKjIne8iYGNZzbknArBnsoX_XdB-CUPAC61U-gkFNLg9lwAI_ON0mIaB/s1600/photo-8.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0PevYKVwZJs5v39XAFni8JZZXG9-iydINVi5xdyyCj0xYK2EIhRn4T4haOJzXPKTH3ibQ7fTNNrSWiyYO9nzHKjIne8iYGNZzbknArBnsoX_XdB-CUPAC61U-gkFNLg9lwAI_ON0mIaB/s550/photo-8.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617405766129424610" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTItIgfOWtVTg8X6lC8HHIIbVvZfUHPO9iSi4Eku0r1lbMTx9VBazFjBTzP_b2Z77PBJLoCGqomcKWgT5wQyaZXDSsRBYgbk2sIpR-2e_NrUshiv57mLAyxNTplT3aRH0sycow1g_7ROx/s1600/photo-9.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTItIgfOWtVTg8X6lC8HHIIbVvZfUHPO9iSi4Eku0r1lbMTx9VBazFjBTzP_b2Z77PBJLoCGqomcKWgT5wQyaZXDSsRBYgbk2sIpR-2e_NrUshiv57mLAyxNTplT3aRH0sycow1g_7ROx/s550/photo-9.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617405760451524018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnCLr2M_ZO1GJ20Zz7I2S7olNK6mGwChgrfQq3DwcDyzCTfc6-cewfOTPj2uEzNIC7jg95YAM8wB1o7S_XRWHzDOXWbXnwrIFctrh0HMez9ki2MFXhfF2u3VPrexMcwUoCCbGn30iV3TG/s1600/photo-11.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnCLr2M_ZO1GJ20Zz7I2S7olNK6mGwChgrfQq3DwcDyzCTfc6-cewfOTPj2uEzNIC7jg95YAM8wB1o7S_XRWHzDOXWbXnwrIFctrh0HMez9ki2MFXhfF2u3VPrexMcwUoCCbGn30iV3TG/s550/photo-11.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617405755621785026" /></a><br />For the last few months, I have been working with a friend of mine to make her wedding dress. The idea started when she thought maybe she could use elements from her sisters dress and maybe add some new modern elements. Her sister got married in 1993, so there was lace and shoulder pads galore, but we decided to use the skirt and then construct a new top. This was the first wedding dress to had worked on and Joie was very sweet to entrust me with the look for her big day. We did a floral spray at the top of the dress, with dot patterned tulle straps. I pleated the waistband and covered it in the dot tulle. Since the skirt had a long train, I had to come up with a way to bustle the skirt. I put a pearl button on the back and then hid a small loop on the train that hooks onto the pearl in order to bustle the back. It was a big project but I am happy Joie is happy!Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-43831803005204296602011-05-24T20:27:00.000-07:002011-05-24T20:40:55.984-07:00get out of town: florence.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZykT-CD659Al7o0f9EDQiHQx8HQCXgbYDrywmJw-loigv4P82zdTHXBUfMrWPnUEcNAtWM966gFlVV8M0RRPxF_SM-bPJT5zy5NjABnZ4WjaEhAVIgWc-e6uRpGckPCip9FwhrOTNY9gN/s1600/gate.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZykT-CD659Al7o0f9EDQiHQx8HQCXgbYDrywmJw-loigv4P82zdTHXBUfMrWPnUEcNAtWM966gFlVV8M0RRPxF_SM-bPJT5zy5NjABnZ4WjaEhAVIgWc-e6uRpGckPCip9FwhrOTNY9gN/s600/gate.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610493251504753570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-d0Zgtvw9h5oteHzm00yXdkkd7exAH7-6WEXCkrFiR_2_nLO5DVMMPdQGpadtT6WNKwWocaZdaf03093-7hGBT0NsLxW8f-8gRh3jx3AImrWRjzdqaZq-k3zKmrntIY0SE4WKeFpknIWv/s1600/2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-d0Zgtvw9h5oteHzm00yXdkkd7exAH7-6WEXCkrFiR_2_nLO5DVMMPdQGpadtT6WNKwWocaZdaf03093-7hGBT0NsLxW8f-8gRh3jx3AImrWRjzdqaZq-k3zKmrntIY0SE4WKeFpknIWv/s600/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610493246519386178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDO7empozwCmuPlTvcTOj3R0zx0gLQNMswMhmWl5fAlEqfUtMinOLq8gfTz33QAz08MmW45040kxnoaJPx5nEyIYAl2nnbNjujT67A4QBR_bFy8_xX40PBg1zLhR9G_Umuw-lh2JHN6p37/s1600/living+room.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDO7empozwCmuPlTvcTOj3R0zx0gLQNMswMhmWl5fAlEqfUtMinOLq8gfTz33QAz08MmW45040kxnoaJPx5nEyIYAl2nnbNjujT67A4QBR_bFy8_xX40PBg1zLhR9G_Umuw-lh2JHN6p37/s600/living+room.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610493241197583042" /></a>For our trip, we decided to book apartments and b&b's instead of hotels for our stays in Florence and Rome through <a href="http://www.airbnb.com/">airbnb</a>. I am so excited about our apartment in Florence...and we will be on the same street as Emily and Barrett's hotel! (don't know if I told you that my older sister and her husband will be traveling in Italy at the same time and our times in Florence will overlap!) Here are some shots of our "1 bedroom apartment on historical palazzo.." yes please!Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-43973598952701643172011-05-10T08:38:00.001-07:002011-05-10T11:52:56.792-07:00kvam family farms.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippLZ3dqbIZSF5DtpefHxA0tdOi5OJ3dHa0PkNRfig4kLk7aOf5lY7XLs71VzNryqvlwo2ntJVFtiSKW0RIUOeKPgmVlq79BIVIQDbUXPO_odv__CfAmil8Ph_IjD-KWuXvJjdFKIbbcVn/s1600/kvam+family+farms.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605162288479038226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEippLZ3dqbIZSF5DtpefHxA0tdOi5OJ3dHa0PkNRfig4kLk7aOf5lY7XLs71VzNryqvlwo2ntJVFtiSKW0RIUOeKPgmVlq79BIVIQDbUXPO_odv__CfAmil8Ph_IjD-KWuXvJjdFKIbbcVn/s600/kvam+family+farms.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Are you one of my Nebraska readers? If you are, then listen up! My mom has been able to buy farm fresh chickens, fresh eggs, honey, raw milk, and many many other goodies from Kvam Family Farms right in West Point. The Kvam's is a small family run farm that focuses on local, organic, and sustainable farming. We should ALL be supporting these small farming operations in a world of food that is extremely over-processed. You can set up an appointment to pick up your goods with the Kvam's by calling the number above...and I suggest you do! yum yum yum!</div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-24286757539310328262011-05-09T20:19:00.000-07:002011-05-09T20:52:42.405-07:00italy update.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5CrdtMGREhFTt1YuVW2xZQCao062wN9xlY_4ULtBS23aN40qZK6uXm5KZ5gcEZi5UzcZh7P2TVXNySIxATrhtJyNOhyj8vka55l-cKzCWNF7bdxBb2g2z2nCpWKC7XaObzepKwRSSyylp/s1600/italy+outfit+-+Page+001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604928134158389874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5CrdtMGREhFTt1YuVW2xZQCao062wN9xlY_4ULtBS23aN40qZK6uXm5KZ5gcEZi5UzcZh7P2TVXNySIxATrhtJyNOhyj8vka55l-cKzCWNF7bdxBb2g2z2nCpWKC7XaObzepKwRSSyylp/s600/italy+outfit+-+Page+001.jpg" /></a><br />I have been reading it up in my Frommer's Italy, Italy Day-by-Day, and Italian Islands books and can hardly believe that in a little over a month I will be on a flight to Rome with my best friend! We will start our journey in Florence exploring Tuscany, then head down for 3 glorious nights on Capri, and then head back to Rome for a few days before we head home. I will fill you in on a few more details in a bit...but on a more superficial note, what shall I wear? hee hee. I will <strong>not</strong> be packing alot. My plan is dresses, and lots of them, like this one from Old Navy I got this weekend; comfortable, supportive shoes, like Keds; these awesome Raybans I'm going to treat myself to before the trip; and the LL Bean sunwashed canvas shoulder bag, which I'm hoping will be the perfect thing to hold my camera, and to keep my organized on day trips...that should be about it!</div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-40852187428505083812011-05-09T20:04:00.000-07:002011-05-09T20:18:54.813-07:00some spring things.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_HyHytxQp8pjBc-C6qR047K_l5JeyhHZevoTVxtsufuBBw9EqUbzO3yzPCN4DhEWZH45AwUzgrlBeEPFO3huo9J2HJkA7f6IH44DBtph5dicgOgZ39B18ANCDKKX6TMwHJfMUptKSJSw/s1600/IMG_6279.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604918639470276818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_HyHytxQp8pjBc-C6qR047K_l5JeyhHZevoTVxtsufuBBw9EqUbzO3yzPCN4DhEWZH45AwUzgrlBeEPFO3huo9J2HJkA7f6IH44DBtph5dicgOgZ39B18ANCDKKX6TMwHJfMUptKSJSw/s600/IMG_6279.jpg" /></a><br />The bike is out and I think it was 70 degrees for the first time in many, many, many months today. I am going to try not to drive to the grocery store at all this summer. I can get there in about 15 minutes on my bike, so I have no excuse. If I'm not biking to the store or work, you can probably find me on the hill by the Rose Gardens at Lake Harriet with a stack of magazines soaking up some sun.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10bdYH4rzfjBf-K3k4kP45NDApzf5rhYMqAXNEVgAZNL6wjE5KCwUMukpT8QzVU4-TarIMcKfZef9a0dNw037lpfvQT2RVHOMv1IovQJZ7n6hbXITIicN9P5bEJd72axeqUdrHxa9zWY2/s1600/IMG_6291.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604920539715207234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10bdYH4rzfjBf-K3k4kP45NDApzf5rhYMqAXNEVgAZNL6wjE5KCwUMukpT8QzVU4-TarIMcKfZef9a0dNw037lpfvQT2RVHOMv1IovQJZ7n6hbXITIicN9P5bEJd72axeqUdrHxa9zWY2/s600/IMG_6291.jpg" /></a><br />I am trying my hand at some mint infused white rum for my second favorite summer drink, mojitos!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqz0jhx0hdLCxBo_w-iBwfIOu7WHy_vXoS115flqC8Y7PHA6IE3lBL1-dRee9y90eVrmIrleNuNcqr3rB9cpwkEcPa6tr5WYM0_k6Nvw1JCrPPKN4OspGTPkyrx1EKMwB8m-g4V9laVYd/s1600/IMG_6292.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604920534214923266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqz0jhx0hdLCxBo_w-iBwfIOu7WHy_vXoS115flqC8Y7PHA6IE3lBL1-dRee9y90eVrmIrleNuNcqr3rB9cpwkEcPa6tr5WYM0_k6Nvw1JCrPPKN4OspGTPkyrx1EKMwB8m-g4V9laVYd/s600/IMG_6292.jpg" /></a><br />I found this little guy at Nifty Thrifty a while ago, painted it white, and now have another great place to stick some flowers! </div>Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-1155754073856414872011-04-25T18:32:00.000-07:002011-04-25T18:41:18.621-07:00shop scad.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWF9Iw9vxI9BRSn_n7JWHQ7QGlNVe6dGsUbty46uFcHSi9EStcAy7kbD4BWVJWCqbiTzmyN71sruvqBGR0LyevjvxZ5X_MnO8eJ3U5XtX0rDO41rkq2lUJBWcDzCuusDMKnfH4duiF015w/s1600/Picture+16.png.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWF9Iw9vxI9BRSn_n7JWHQ7QGlNVe6dGsUbty46uFcHSi9EStcAy7kbD4BWVJWCqbiTzmyN71sruvqBGR0LyevjvxZ5X_MnO8eJ3U5XtX0rDO41rkq2lUJBWcDzCuusDMKnfH4duiF015w/s1600/Picture+16.png.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599699556203223650" /></a>check out this fun shot of the shop scad pop up shop featuring a lot of my designs this past December on <a href="http://theconstantgatherer.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-fun-with-shopscad.html">the Constant Gatherer</a>! You can still buy some things <a href="http://shopscad.com/cart/search.php?mode=search&page=1">here</a> and <a href="http://shopscad.com/cart/search.php?mode=search&page=1">here</a>!Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5833127073179283621.post-31213440077765847482011-04-25T18:14:00.000-07:002011-04-25T18:27:58.999-07:00fun goodies for my bday.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldhqkOIn-LI5s4jkVY0_FOKh-3uCPv32Vx-MMyMolBOwZb_OBt3yB3X_UV7jKcPpf86fzunN3NvTz68p42hbPzsdygR5y2X1nb3VInEzyOukUNqP3KFXxNwz92zH3vd_GdRJW45R6zzTX/s1600/IMG_6262.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldhqkOIn-LI5s4jkVY0_FOKh-3uCPv32Vx-MMyMolBOwZb_OBt3yB3X_UV7jKcPpf86fzunN3NvTz68p42hbPzsdygR5y2X1nb3VInEzyOukUNqP3KFXxNwz92zH3vd_GdRJW45R6zzTX/s600/IMG_6262.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599697372978574690" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdglRI75JfJuebdxPlZxR-AZUKk0FUEnNrid_Em1dxT5FWRjgYJRQfilHQsSW31bTBW_ITnwIYiJi8aiHpnRyxyLxZSSC5DQ8oCdYYeSs14XJaB0UOWXACMjza7gK5QDCLvEFtgwE4B7O/s1600/IMG_6264.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdglRI75JfJuebdxPlZxR-AZUKk0FUEnNrid_Em1dxT5FWRjgYJRQfilHQsSW31bTBW_ITnwIYiJi8aiHpnRyxyLxZSSC5DQ8oCdYYeSs14XJaB0UOWXACMjza7gK5QDCLvEFtgwE4B7O/s600/IMG_6264.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599697366010241666" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80qf_BMDTWEQ3VVY97gXeGQGnHNHEMwS1TZ4s2kACrxuZ-VzvqPRxgISp6t7vjgR0oyu5MtJmAJgJ0nUAC8oY326R0omjw0MrWotMTihSU8ovBh04fD57fmTd0Bp9LtkX8NP36rg1FRZk/s1600/IMG_6238.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80qf_BMDTWEQ3VVY97gXeGQGnHNHEMwS1TZ4s2kACrxuZ-VzvqPRxgISp6t7vjgR0oyu5MtJmAJgJ0nUAC8oY326R0omjw0MrWotMTihSU8ovBh04fD57fmTd0Bp9LtkX8NP36rg1FRZk/s600/IMG_6238.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599697358046317714" /></a><br />just a few goodies I received for my birthday...these adorable little butter and jam pats (thank you Becky!) , and my lovely manatee drawing! (thank you Sam!)Lovey Doveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07926698088171466621noreply@blogger.com0