Beeker’s Words

I recall my school’s playground being covered in concrete. Yes, a paved playground! There was no question of skinning your knees. You just hoped it happened as far into recess as possible so that you didn’t miss out on the fun. Slides were made of metal and 11am was the cutoff for getting on [...]

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There were two school supplies I had to have at the beginning of a new year in grade school. A new Trapper Keeper and pop a point pencils. Did you ever use these when you were a kid? I loved these pencils. Well today I found a pack of 6 for $1.00 at Target. [...]

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I always admire the Gocco screen-printed items at sarahparott825’s shop. I adore Daffodils and think this is a lovely Easter card.

It is no secret that I love birds. I think this bird pendant by howlindoggie is beautiful. There are two different bird pendants in the shop and I tossed a coin to decide which to [...]

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I was reading How Design’s blog and came across an entry about Jane Jenni. She created graphics that are a combination of an image and a word. The pairing creates clever labels for the individuals carrying her mugs or cups! Today I am sporting a more Spring Chicken than Old Goat vibe. Check out her [...]

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I adore this bracelet by Bijoutiful. Copper blooms on a sterling silver cuff. I love that she is inspired by nature and uses a lot of copper and sterling silver in her designs! If you need to earn some points with a woman in your life, consider this bracelet!

I like to make homemade goods and [...]

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This personalized burp cloth set by The Plaid Giraffe is a really cool baby gift. The shop has a number of designs to suit different tastes!

Suck it up Cupcake, has been my personal mantra the last couple months and I was amazed to find it on this card by Porridge Papers.

I am a sucker for [...]

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This is my Valentine from my husband. He remembered that I loved this Chickadee bird vase by Three Potato Four. My husband rocks and I love him bunches.

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The names of these cremes and rubs by Least Likely to Breed made orange Fanta come out my nose. It hurt but I’m okay.

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I kept seeing baby girls wearing these socks during the holidays and recently. They come from a company called Trumpette and the socks are called Mary Jane Pastels. They also make Mary Jane Brights.  I think they are a great idea for a baby gift!

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The Family Dinner Box of Questions from the Spoon Sisters made me think of my family. LONGGGGGGGG ago, during my senior year of high school, I think it finally hit my mom that our family would be changing once I went away to college. She really got into the whole schtick of everyone sitting at [...]

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