Road Trip!

The DH and I are about to embark on a very adventurous road trip.


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-Saturday we will drive to Nashville, TN and pick up DH's brother.

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-Sunday we will head to Memphis, TN and see Graceland and Sun Record Studios

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-Monday off to NOLA! (honestly can NOT wait to get back)

-Monday and Tuesday max and relax in the Big Easy

-Wednesday back to Nashville, TN to drop off the brother

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-Thursday back to Albany, NY

PHEW! Any roadtrip survival trips? Or amazing places to stop??

Wordless Wednesday- Bronx Zoo to You

Adding Soul

The DH and I just purchased our first new car! WOW! Another very grown up thing for us. The salesman was very intrigued when I asked how wide and tall the back was. He asked if I owned a cello- my retort, no but I need to put in a tent and folding tables for craft shows. Most people don't know how to respond to that. :) Above isn't it, but it is a Kia Soul in Alien Green!

PS-I'll be away for a bit - (Mother in Law's Graduation and a quick jaunt to Florida to see Grandmother in Law) so all orders from the shop ship 6/1 -Happy Memorial Day Everyone!

The Kurtzes are Back in Town

Alas all good things must come to an end.
Our vacation was nothing short of amazing. The food, the scenery, the weather, the people- we just enjoyed our selves to the max!
If you can get to New Orleans - GO!
Among some of my favorite things in the Crescent City: endless walks in the French Quarter (we didn't get a car and LOVED that decision), beignets (LOTS of them and LOTS of powdered sugar), Oak Alley Plantation (where they taped part of Interview with a Vampire), and just relaxing with the hubby.

Here I am with my cafe au lait and beignets on one of the 3 wondrous times we indulged :)

So you say its your birthday

Well it almost is :) I turn the big 27 on the 13th while I'm in New Orleans next week. What has the fella gotten for me for the big day??? It's a very etsy birthday and I got to unwrap everything early! (even better)
From Kinies

and From Slipped Stitch

All of these will be coming with me on our trip of course- all in the attempt to stay organized! Does anyone have any traveling organization tips? (I try to carry everything I've ever owned with me)

Vacation is SOOO Close

New Orleans is almost in sight! 13 days before we land.
I'm hoping Capow's outlook on the city is true for us too:

Here is a link to this fab photo from one of my etsy buddies.

Does anyone else have an adventure in their future?

Amuck Amuck! and Kanzashi

Things are currently a bit hectic over this way.
30 days until we hit New Orleans!
I made my 100th sale in my shop
1 week until our Kindles Arrive (we caved to the siren song of technology)
The hubby graduates college in about 2 months.
This weekend I'm on my way to assist my Mom at an all Adirondack Craft Fair (and sneak in a bit of time with some of my best friends).
And last night I tried Kanzashi Flowers
Here is the tutorial I tried from cutooutandkeep.net.
Here I am sporting my prototype:

Warning- this is projected to take an hour, my first attempt took much longer than that (roughly one episode of Vampire Diaries & The Marriage Ref give or take a commercial).
I'm pretty darn proud. What has been on your craft table lately?

Let the Countdown Begin!

74 DAYS UNTIL WE LEAVE FOR NEW ORLEANS!
My excitement may be starting a bit early but I can't help it! I'm psyched!
The hubs and I are taking suggestions for things to do, places to see, and crafting things to buy there (ok so that part is for me).