phew. it’s done. it’s open. and it was busy and so so good.
there’s wrinkles to iron out, for sure. but to see people eating and drinking and enjoying themselves in the space! oh man. it was a labor of love to get to this point and it feels really really wonderful. i cannot even imagine how JP and his partners feel, as they put in a lot more blood, sweat, tears, and time than i did!
i’m still recovering from the crazy schedule i had this week (office work for the populist in the morning, being a mama to ramona and a caregiver to max in the afternoon, and then jetting back to the space to function as manager/host/presence in the evenings). today the powerdriver family had a lazy brunch at the universal then went home and cleaned our homestead inside and out. finally, we were able to kick back and relax with some chipotle, bota box, board books, and play time with our little girl who hasn’t gotten as much of our attention as she deserves this past week. this is exactly what we all needed.
i’ll be back in full force next week here on the blog. until then, enjoy some more great guest posts.
and congratulations to cora who was randomly selected as the winner of my blog redesign giveaway! i can’t wait to see what you pick out (and i’ll also be updating my shop soon now that i have more time.)
a scene from a quiet weekend morning at black eye coffee shop in denver.
- the ollie’s vintage giveaway is still open! leave a comment on THIS POST to be entered to win!
- amanda has a hot tip for free, online photo editing
- understand the importance of babywearing? wanna spread the love? what megan is doing is really amazing.
- thought about what sort of turkey you’re buying for thanksgiving this year? i’m hoping my family goes this happy turkey route.
- everyone reads joanna’s blog. make sure you read her post on advice for mothers.
- these beautiful lockets from the dedication company are on my pinterest wish list.
- umm, made by joel?! how have i not heard of this website yet?!
- i’m from st louis park, MN. thomas friedman, columnist for the NYT, also is (we even had the same english teacher, mrs. miriam kagol). here he writes about how great of a place it is to grow up and why the candidates should’ve taken note of it in this election.
i’m really excited to talk about the friends & sponsors sidebar i added in my blog redesign. i hope to collaborate with other bloggers, etsy stores, artists, business, et cetera, to showcase great talent and products. if you’re interested, click over to my sponsor tab to look at options for getting involved. my inaugural prices are dirt cheap so snatch a spot while they last!
in the meantime, i’d love to give a shout-out to the people that have signed up. make sure to pop over to their sites, online or IRL, and say hello. they are really wonderful people doing really great things.
- the humble pie store — a new, tasty pie shop in denver.
- hey! party collective — these denver ladies put on some mean, fun parties.
- the petrichor — amanda and her fabulous blog filled with fashion, DIYs, denver, and buster.
- the kin collective — denver-based company behind my new blog design.
- mountain versus plains — illustrator who makes greeting cards for every occasion. even the ones that don’t exist.
- crema coffee house — the best coffee shop in denver.
- huckleberry roasters — my favorite coffee in denver.
- girl in the pj’s — alli writes a great lifestyle blog out of central australia. she also has an etsy shop w stunning photos!
- sakura bloom sling diaries — a project i was so flattered be a part of. check out the pinterest board for volume II.
- sailfish beach resort — my mother’s family’s beach “resort” on the florida gulf coast, available for rent year round. bless my mother’s heart for being so supportive and signing up to be one of my very first sponsors. but either way, y’all, this location is one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in my memory.
signs of fall everywhere (and now winter since it has snowed this weekend). we’ve been cozying up with sweet treats and the company of friends. and now the restaurant is on its last leg of inspections so we’re busy with server training and getting to know the wines (the fermenting grapes were over at the infinite monkey theorem). it’s getting close and we are anxious to be able to serve the people of denver really great food in a really unique environment.
elsewhere
- checked out my new blog design yet? i’m in love. but i’d still love to hear your feedback! consider clicking through TO THIS POST and leaving a comment. you’ll be entered to win a $30 gift certificate to ollie’s vintage, my vintage shop.
- mckenzie opened up her oliver and abrahams etsy shop. her illustrations and photographs will take you somewhere magical. she’s offering 10% off now through the end of november so please visit her blog, take a look around, and say hello. heads up: the big storm is heading her way so in the event her farm (and thus electricity) gets hit, orders may go out a little later than usual.
- have a facebook page for your blog or shop? pj writes a really informative post on how to get your blog or shop more fair play in the facebook timeline, since facebook has changed their policies and now require a pay-to-promote.
- that being said, make sure you’re following ollie’s vintage on facebook to be updated on new items and sales.
- had enough of the lumineers? too bad. here’s ho hey performed by ps22.
- on thanksgiving and tradition and thankfulness, by michael chabon.
- parents: please please please read this article about how tricky people are the new strangers. it is certainly eye-opening to ways we can continue doing our best in protecting our children.
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