Category Archives: This and that

FRIDAY ROUND UP

Today’s round up is all about S-P-R-I-N-G! She’s definitely here, as my peonies know. – A pretty watercolor moth print by Mikrofaza – A breezy and modern crinkle-cotton dress in the perfect shade of leaf – Recipes for my springtime favorites: ramps, rhubarb, sorrel and morels – Bridesmaids in Wellies, swoon! – Wendy Waldman gets...

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HAPPY EASTER, LOVELIES!

There are so many things to love about Easter weekend, but one of my favorite activities is dyeing eggs. They’re color you can eat! Mr. Magpie & I don’t have kids, but that doesn’t stop me from whipping up a couple dozen of these pretties every year. After seeing so many gorgeous examples of naturally-dyed...

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April 9, 2012 - 2:37 pm

Donaville - These turned out beautiful! Loove the colors, though I can’t say I’ll try dyeing with cabbage for any future Easters ;)

April 1, 2013 - 9:34 pm

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ON FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS (AND GUT)

That’s pretty much how I’d sum up the last 12 months. I’ve been trying to write this post for the better part of year and I hope you’ll bear with me, Friends, because truth be told, I’ve struggled putting my feelings into words. Today is a very special day for me, and I want to...

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February 25, 2012 - 7:44 am

David Feig - Good grief, what a frightful year. I’m grateful both of you survived it, and glad life is becoming more fulfilling for you. Hang in there:)

February 25, 2012 - 8:30 am

Meaghan - You did it! And you’re doing it! Wacky wedding ladies like me would be lost without you…you are what this niche market needed. I’m personally so glad to be a small part of keeping you happy, healthy, alive and panic-attack free. So thank YOU for making this big leap. I will do everything in my power to continue supporting you and help make all the great rewards of choosing YOU seem worth it. Happy Day!

March 6, 2012 - 5:01 pm

Melanie - This is a beautiful and inspiring post. Thank you for it.
And all the best to you and your many many years of business freedom ahead.
This is my first visit to your blog – via the above image on pinterest. I’m off to look around some more – love it so far.

March 13, 2012 - 1:12 am

sas - Oh wow! I just found you via a link from another blog but I have already subscribed.

Your journey is fabulous – i love that you had SO MANY signs (sorry i laughed a little bit at the ice storm on top of everything else).

I am just at the start of my foray into following my heart. Your story will stay with me. Your existence gives me hope.

Sas x

March 13, 2012 - 5:07 pm

Jessica - From one Jessica to another, thank you so much for sharing your story. I hope to follow in your footsteps one day… just waiting ’til the hubs has graduated from school.

March 15, 2012 - 3:38 pm

Julie Goette - We really need to meet up for coffee or something. :) We are very much alike, and I LOVED this post!

Julie

March 20, 2012 - 3:42 am

Chontelle - Your story is inspiring. It touched a chord in my heart. Sometimes it seems so hard to take that leap but we always land on our feet somewhere. You have landed somewhere beautiful. Hooray for hearts and happiness. Chontelle xo

March 25, 2012 - 12:10 pm

Silke - Way to go!

WITH GRATITUDE, FRIENDS

2011 was awesome. With your support, Magpie Paper Works blossomed from a tiny, part-time passion into the most delightful little adventure a gal could dream of. In February, I tipped my hat to coworkers, deposited my last paycheck and jumped headfirst into solo-entrepreneurship to transform my Etsy shop into a real-life studio! 51 amazing couples,...

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January 19, 2012 - 9:09 pm

Sara - Congratulations. The holiday card was beautiful!