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It’s really the simple things in life that make us smile.
Take while Scott was visiting this summer in Paonia, CO.
Have a lovely Saturday friends!
-Chelsea
DIY Cold Brewed Coffee
07.23.10The other day I stumbled upon this post on DIY cold brewed coffee. Being a true coffee lover, and someone who is also dealing with immense heat lately I said “hey, I can do that too.” So I followed this simple recipe, and the outcome was a delicious brew of yummy iced coffee. I do have to warn you though, the recipe doesn’t make very much, so I double the ingredients so I would have more than just one cup of it (in the end I had about three or four).
Here are a few pictures from when I was making the iced coffee (just to show you how easy it was):
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If anyone decides to make iced coffee using this recipe, please let me know how it turns out!
Have a lovely Friday everyone!
-Chelsea
Nostalgic Moment (couldn’t help myself)
07.23.10“You are the smell before rain, you are the blood in my veins”-Brand New
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While Scott was visiting we listened to all of Brand New’s CDs on shuffle during one of our drives. Just a minute ago I saw this post on Sarah’s blog that was devoted to Brand New and instantly a wave of emotions overwhelmed me. Maybe I’m just emotional in general tonight, but this line always gets me. So beautiful, and dark in its own way.
Goodnight!
-Chelsea
Thursday (Monday) Favorites V 4.0
07.22.10Here I am this morning with another lovely list of my weekly favorites. I know this was supposed to be updated on Monday, but I honestly just let it slip my mind. Anyways, here are five things that are currently favorites in my book.
Cracking Good blog is penned by a lovely lady that goes by the name of Carrie Wheeler. Carrie is a writer, blogger, book illustrator, and online media teacher at the Cronkite School for Journalism and Mass Communication (where I go to school). Carrie blogs about all kinds of things including, but not limited to, gardening, fashion, and what’s good to do on the weekends in the greater Phoenix (AZ) area. Carrie is super talented and her blog is a must read!
I Go By Katie blog (which the photo was borrowed from). These sandals were originally made in the 1940’s, and generally every kid on the block had a pair (including my mom). Two days ago I ordered myself, and my grandmother each a pair. I can’t wait to get them in the mail!
here, and is the owner of the Darlingtonia Moccasins Co. where she hand-makes beautiful moccasins, and now accessories as well. If you haven’t checked out her blog or shop yet, I highly suggest you do so.
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin album, Let it Sway, and was offered a free MP3 download of the entire record before it comes out in August. This band is one of my favorites and their new album is amazing.
5. A few days ago I saw this lovely set of wedding photos by Jill Thomas. Now, I know I’ve seen these pictures floating around on other’s blogs, but I just loved them too much not to share. The groom of this wedding was Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye, and I am just smitten with the style of his and his wife Chelsea’s wedding.
There you go, five new things I’m currently loving.
What are you loving right now?
-Chelseabird
School Supplies for a College Senior
07.21.10This morning my cousin asked me if I could drive him to the mall so he could do some school supply shopping for his niece (he really is such a good uncle). While waiting for him I decided to do a little school shopping myself. I honestly tried to fight the urge and to just wait until I got back to Arizona, however, I let the excitement and paper nerd in me take over and I ended up getting almost everything I need for the semester.
The goods: three folders (1 for each class I have this semester), standard college ruled notebook, cute woodgrain college ruled notebook, sharpie pens (the only pens I use anymore, they work super well I’m trying to jot down notes at record speed), Mumford & Sons CD (because I just couldn’t help myself, Rhodia mini black notebook (I bought Scott a orange one awhile back and I wanted a matching one), and finally a elephant lunch-bag. Now, you may same I’m silly for getting such a whimsical lunch-bag, but I really like having fun ones, as I carry it every day, and this one was a good price, is made out of nice wet-suit material, and came with a ice pack!
When I get back home I might find myself picking up a few more supplies i.e. cute notebooks, but for now I am good and happy.
Have you gone shopping for school supplies yet? Do you like to shop for them even though you’re not in school anymore?
-Chelsea
Minolta X-700 – Thrifted
07.20.10Recently, I picked up this beauty for $5 in a thrift store in Gunnison, Colorado.
According to a few different google searches this lady was the top of the line in her day, and currently goes anywhere from $100-200 on the interweb. Did I mention that I bought it with film already in it? Well, I did. I plan on getting it developed and I’m hoping for some neat vintage pictures.
What has been your best score while out thrifting recently?
Night!
-Chelsea
Mountain Love Necklace Pack Giveaway
07.19.10Happy Monday to you all! I’m here today to announce that the lovely Kelly of Mountain Love, an Etsy shop that I mentioned awhile back in this post here, has agreed to give away one of her interchangeable necklace packs (plus a longer chain for when you want to switch it up) to one lucky Tea Talk reader.
All you have to do to enter is check out Kelly’s Etsy site and tell me which piece is your favorite! If you would like to earn an extra entry, you can tweet or blog about this giveaway (just remember to post an additional comment with the link to where you posted about it). Also, don’t forget to leave your email address so I can contact you if you’ve won!
The winner will be chosen next Monday, July the 26th. Good luck to everyone!
-Chelsea
PS Be back with more later!
Paper Journal- A Work in Progress
07.19.10A few weeks ago I mentioned how my new paper journal from Elise Blaha had arrived. Well, since then I’ve done a little creative journaling, and photo applying to my cute new journal. Here are a few pictures of the pages I’ve finished so far (enjoy!):
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As you can see, I’ve sporadically added printed digital photos, Fuji instax photos, washi masking tape, handmade ribbon tape, and also personal notes. I’m really loving the style and flow of this journal, and I’m already wishing that I wasn’t going to fill up the whole thing so soon (but that just means I’ll have to buy another one).
What are you currently working on?
-Chelsea
Reflection
07.18.10As I sit here, in a hotel room in Westminster, Colorado, I reflected on the happenings, and emotions of the past week.
I don’t want to elaborate much, but I have lost a loved one (a greatly loved one) and my family has been in a mourning state. I honestly never expected this to happen (at least not for many years), and I am now grappling with the idea of accepting, and moving forward.
Today my family reflecting, celebrated, and said goodbye, and I am now at the point where I feel it is time for the healing process to begin.
For all of you that have ever lost a loved one, you know what I mean.
I’m usually not this personal on my blog, but I thought I would give a peak into what I’ve been going through for the last week.
Lastly, tomorrow is a new day, but I will never ever forget today, and will forever remember my uncle in the most loving way.
Promise for a lighter post in the near future.
-Chelsea
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