unruly things

for those of you on Facebook, you can now become a fan of Unruly Things! I figured it was about time….

the Little Stitch by Parker Sewn is a lovely shop filled with handmade pillows and artwork. Susan, the woman behind Parker Sewn, couldn’t possibly be sweeter. she’s a pleasure to work with and her designs are simple lovely. {can you guess who designed her banner and ad?}
Moop is quite possibly one of my favorite shops I’ve posted about so when Wendy contacted me to place her ad on Unruly Things, I couldn’t have been more thrilled. I absolutely love The Market Bag and I’ve had my eyes on The Tote as well.

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if you are interested in advertising on Unruly Things, please contact me and I’ll send you a media kit with our advertising specs! I’ve priced it just right for small business and shops.

oh how I’m longing for a day like this.
these are my two lazy cats, or rats as we like to call them when they are bad, which is most of the time. so yes, these are my two lazy rats. dlb took this picture yesterday and it simply made my day.

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I apologize to those of you who have written me emails lately with various questions about blogging, starting a business, illustration, etc. I do plan to sit down and go through them all, I just really haven’t had time to quite catch my breath.
in the meantime, Ez of the lovely blog, Creature Comforts, wrote a fantastic article today about getting started on blogging, which I’m sure some of you, looking for inspiration to start up that blog of your own, will surely enjoy! check it out article.

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and if you’re wondering, there will be some photography spotlights hopefully starting back up next week. they may not be weekly as they have been previously, but I can assure you that they will be just as inspiring!!

sweet Erin from Design for Mankind has kindly asked me to participate in her on going series fittingly called, “the dailies”. the image above is a little sneak peak.
don’t know enough about me already? tune in tomorrow to read my daily.

thanks for all of the comments and words of encouragement about my 1000th post. I value you, readers, and I’m so happy that I could put together this giveaway for you.
so… drum roll please!!! this morning, I printed out all of the comments that were left before 5pm PST yesterday and we cut them up, folded them, and put them into a bowl. then dlb tossed them around a bit, turned his head away, and picked a comment.

the winner of 25 customized calling cards with the illustration of your choice is:

Emilie!!!
who said, “Oh! Felicitation! 1000 post & hoping for many thousands more! If I won, i know already what i’d like!! The oh so lovely poppies you recently did for the customize header!
DLB pick me, pick me!”

no joke. dlb picked you out of the bowl. we both laughed this morning because I had been joking how funny it would be if he picked you. so, Emilie, email me with your information and I’ll send you a proof asap.

to anyone else who is interested in customized calling cards, I can create 25 cards for $30 with any illustration of your choice. just email me for more info.

it’s pretty amazing to think, that in the fall of 2006, this blog was born. and twenty months later, I’ve reached 1000 posts. I’ve loved every single thing about blogging. I’ve loved meeting you, sharing my inspiration and wish list with you, telling you a little bit about my life, dlb, and those rats, and putting out my little two cents to the world.
so, to thank you, my loyal readers, I’m offering a little give away to celebrate 1000 posts. I’m offering a set of 25 customized calling cards, with a small illustration of your choice to a random winner! please comment on this post between today and Sunday 5pm PST with what you’d love to see on your calling card. a random winner will be pulled from a hat by my trusty side kick, dlb and the winner will be announced Monday.here’s an example of a set of calling cards I designed for Sara, who’s header I also designed. she wanted a set of cards that she could give to her friends and family and whom ever might get so lucky to receive one. I printed them in three colors, so that she could have some variety. so, if you want some too, here’s your chance at a set, totally free, customized by me.

happy 1000! and thank you for reading, friends!

if you don’t mind, your opinion is requested and appreciated.
thank you!

Ali and I are favorite of the favs this week over at Auburn and Ivory. apparently, it’s not just us that thinks we’re a good pair.

Emilia says, “I feel like I have to share these two blogs together. I always read Ali loves Curtis and Unruly Things one after the other because they compliment each other so nicely. so I’ve included both of you this week!”

Emilia writes about fabulous finds, green and vegan inspiration, and lots of etsy goodness. I’m not only thrilled at being one of her favs this week, but also excited to find, yet another great blog to read! thanks Emilia!