Sometimes I like to create little contests in my head and award imaginary prizes, such as “Best Candy Bar Ev.Er” [which, just so you know, the prize always goes to Butterfinger b/c I’m manic about that stuff].
Anyway, I’m getting off topic. I wanted to send you over to Heart Handmade today, where my dear friend Marichelle has kicked off her new feature, entitled ‘Shop and Tell’, and where you can see an actual photo of what I look like [eek!]. You know, in case you were curious.
Seriously, Marichelle has a knack for this stuff. She’s just started her venture in blogging and has already [in my opinion] found her niche. With an excellent design/layout and some super fantastic content for all handmade-lovers, her blog is an everyday visit of mine.
On top of it? She’s a sweetheart, which I love. So anyway, I award her an imaginary prize of this, this and this. Congratulations, Marichelle! You’ve won my love today!
Wow…what a clever idea…love your statement about the hat and how you feel.
i like her blog a lot! and eep! you’re gorgeous!
Yes! Nice blog…i like her banner!
Cutie banner, BEAUTIOUS Erin!
Ha, you are much too nice, Yasmine!
So glad you are all enjoying her blog as much as I do! :)
you’re adorable, erin! thanks for introducing me to this wonderful blog – you win my imaginary prize of the day!
Aww, thank you Ann! I accept! :)
Love her blog and all of her awesome features.
You’re gorgeous:) and I love that you bought it as a reward to yourself for “changing your hat”.
I love those top pictures – I’m a hat fan as you may know. I just ordered a handmade hat from Au Coeur d’Artycho, a great blogger and seamstress (check out her blog if you don’t know her; I link to her blog on mine)
Uh oh — another hat? Eek! I don’t think I can do it, Mary Laure.
And Krissy— you are so sweet. Thank you!
[uncrumpling a piece of paper]
I’d like to thank…
my Mom, my wonderful boyfriend (aka Hillsy) who puts up with my trouble, Kervin (an old boss from Bluefly.com) who taught me most of my Photoshop skills, Karen and Z for being my #1 and #2 readers, Melissa de la Fuente for reminding me on a daily basis that I’m not talking to myself and of course last but definitely not least Erin for recognizing my itty bitty baby Heart Handmade and has been such a strong cheerleader from day one!
Thanks Erin! And the prizes have been carefully placed on top of my imaginary mantel… except for the necklace, I’ll be proudly wearing that to my spin class this afternoon :)
HAHAHAH I LOVE you, Marichelle!!! :)
this is the coolest! and you look gorgeous in your new hat. it (and the change that precipitated its purchase) really suit you, dear-heart!
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Aww, thank you Kelly! You are such a doll… really.
What a pretty lady you are…and brains too! Thanks for introducing me to another new blog. I’ll be checking this one out more…after I’m done with finals. Eleven more days and counting!
Eek, Erin, EEK? Psssh. No more of that nonsense talk. You are beautiful! (And the hat is pretty swell too.) Love the new blog, thanks for the link!
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HA– oh my. You are all so sweet– where do they breed people like you??? :)
Thank you, truly.
Oh Erin, you’re a knockout! Heading over to Marichelle’s blog now…
Wowie Kazowie – you look FABULOUS!!! But then again, I’m sure you do no matter what you wear – beautiful inside & out. Thank you sweetie!!
Okay, so gorgeous is absolutely an understatement! Yowza!
HA— you would say that, Jude, you dear. :)
i like her blog a lot..she has a great eye!
I am in on this too…not sure I am ready for the big Mrs. French reveal! Yours is sweet and could you be any more gorgeous…nope.
i love the shop + tell feature and marichelle’s blog. plus, you rock the hat! it’s fun to see the wizard behind the curtain!
Aww, you’re too sweet.
holy crap, you’re so cute! and your hat is a fab find!
Oh my goodness Erin…you’re adorable (and I mean that in a good way). So fun to put a face with all the fabulousness. LOVE your friend’s blog and new feature!
~suzanne
Aww, thank you ladies. :)
lookin’ doorbell.
i love what you wrote erin.
as usual you can turn something like the purchase of a hat into something inspirational and life affirming.
high five!
what a great idea – and those hats are really pretty…and you look very cute in yours. I’ve bookmarked her shop for a while now…we’ll see when I will finally surrender…
YOU LOOK SO COOL!!!
Cute hat, very cool pic!
HA— thank you. :)
Awww..Erin, you’re too cute! And fabulous hat…looks great on you!
Love the site as well, thanks for the heads up!
What a stylish summer hat! You look fab!!! I like alot! And I love Marichelle’s blog too!