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making hard decisions

making hard decisions

By lori on May 12, 2010

this week’s post has been on my mind for quite some time. it’s a hard post to write and i’ve been trying to figure out just what to say and how to say it. you see, sometimes in life and/or business, you have to make hard decisions….decisions you may not want to make, but know [...]

Posted in announcements, handmade solutions | Tagged blogging, business, growth, lori dunbar | 11 Responses

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#71 handmade solutions [outfitting life with nautical gear]

#71 handmade solutions [outfitting life with nautical gear]

By lori on May 5, 2010

[outfitting life with nautical gear] maybe it’s because it’s spring and all the boats are heading back out to the lake, but i’ve had nautical thought on my mind lately. check out all the great nautical goodies i’ve found! sailor knot bracelet. thevamoose :: $18 tattoo mom sailor necklace. gypsywarriorbrand :: $12.95 screen printed sailboat [...]

Posted in $25 or less, $25-50, accessories, handmade solutions, home decor, illustration | painting, jewelry, screen-printed, Uncategorized | Tagged home decor, nautical, necklace, ocean | 6 Responses

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#70 [outfitting your neck]

#70 [outfitting your neck]

By lori on April 28, 2010

i came across this shop and immediately fell in love with several pieces. i know bib necklaces are all over the internet and i’ve never been extremely partial to them but these crocheted versions really strike my fancy. while browsing, i also fell in love with the fools gold jewels! a common thread :: $24 [...]

Posted in $25 or less, $25-50, $50-100, accessories, handmade solutions, jewelry, sewn | Tagged crochet, necklace, yarn | 5 Responses

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growth :: in measure

growth :: in measure

By lori on April 21, 2010

growth as a business owner is a fickle thing. there’s a reason why the term “growing pains” exists. it’s something that i, myself have been through, in a huge way, over the last year or so. i’ve come to the point in my business/life* where i want to focus on the things i love doing, [...]

Posted in personality | Tagged balance, business, growth, happiness | 6 Responses

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#69 [outfitting your china]

#69 [outfitting your china]

By lori on April 14, 2010

[outfitting your china] when i started researching this post, my idea was very different than where i ended up! i wanted to do a post about handmade dinnerware because, some day, i’d love to buy a full set of handmade dishes. in my search however, i came across these beauties and couldn’t not share them! [...]

Posted in $25 or less, ceramics, handmade solutions, home decor, vintage | Tagged dinnerware, home decor, plate | 4 Responses

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