tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43516449302861518652024-03-13T11:11:53.963-05:00Smile and Wave<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/2922319149/" title="Change by O!Rachew!, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2922319149_88c953a60c_o.jpg" width="870" height="189" alt="Change"></a>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.comBlogger1196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-31926255233605014112011-06-01T18:36:00.002-05:002011-06-01T18:55:21.585-05:00Come On Over!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5759873900/" title="Button by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/5759873900_a998014b2e.jpg" alt="Button" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /></div><a href="http://smileandwave.typepad.com/blog/" target="_blank">Smile and Wave</a> has a new home! I've transferred all of the posts from this year to Typepad and plan on bringing the rest over later this week or next for easy access and to keep the feeling of a substantial blog intact. I've still got some unpacking to do in my new space but it feels good to have a fresh, new look.<br /><br />Thank you for all of the sweet comments shared on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/RachelDenbow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and Typepad about the makeover. I'm taking the rest of the night off to relax and spend some quality time with a husband who hasn't seen much of me in the last few days! He's been so great to keep the kids occupied, keep the house running, and keep food in the fridge while I knocked this monster out. I think he's earned at least one long afternoon to ride off into the sunset with his scooter friends.<br /><br />I'd love to have you <a href="http://smileandwave.typepad.com/blog/" target="_blank">join me in my new location</a>, whether you use Google Friend Connect or Blog Lovin', and I hope to get the RSS feed plugged in this week. The list continues.<br /><br />Come see me!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />RachelRachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-29318421828550636422011-05-31T12:39:00.002-05:002011-05-31T12:49:52.524-05:00Updating my FAQ's Page<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5622248993/" title="Mama*Style by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5622248993_a1a830b6be_b.jpg" alt="Mama*Style" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">I'd love to hear any of your blog/life/crafty/vintage related questions in the comment section below so I can update my FAQ page and keep it fresh and relevant. I know you guys are DYING to know if I floss my teeth every day. Ha! (For the record, I don't.) Thanks in advance for keeping it polite.<br /><br />The blog makeover is coming along nicely and will be ready for action tomorrow afternoon!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">xoxo,<br />Rachel<br /></div></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-31036828647970267842011-05-29T23:57:00.002-05:002011-05-30T00:19:01.725-05:00Work In Progress<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5774846334/" title="Ditched Banner Idea for Blog Makeover by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5774846334_5bbe55747e.jpg" alt="Ditched Banner Idea for Blog Makeover" height="456" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">I've been spending most of my increments of work time rebranding and creating a new blog over on Typepad. It's given me a new appreciation for how much work goes into these things, even for those who aren't spending over two hours figuring out how to correctly code a nav bar. I plan on sharing a full post (or two) on how I decided to make a change, what tools I've used to feel slightly more adequate, and some tutorials that helped fill in the blanks.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5774846318/" title="My Assistant by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/5774846318_7feb57ef60.jpg" alt="My Assistant" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">I spent most of Saturday afternoon clearing brush from a fence line in our backyard for a background for a banner photo idea. Then I scrapped it. I also hauled (with help from the poison ivy-covered husband) props out to the other side of my house for another banner idea, spent two hours designing said banner idea, and then scrapped that one this afternoon after coming up with a third idea.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">It's been quite the challenge but I haven't felt this excited about having learned something technical and complex since college. It feels good to have set a big goal and then knuckle sandwiched it into submission. This may lead to setting more goals. WATCH out.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I'd like to publicly thank <a href="http://www.eliseblaha.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Elise Blaha Cripe</a> for offering her class on blog design and saving my night with some post-class assistance in coding. I heart that girl. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">I hope you have a lovely Memorial Day. We're celebrating with a handful of neighbors and remembering those who have served and sacrificed for our country. There will be ice cream and a kiddie sized swimming pool involved.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">xoxo,</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Rachel</span><br /><br /></div></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-2666554984654418672011-05-27T14:31:00.004-05:002011-05-27T20:11:11.938-05:00Giveaway Day: May Sponsors<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " >It's giveaway day on Smile and Wave which means <b>ONE HAPPY COMMENTER</b> will win <b>ALL OF THE GIVEAWAYS BELOW</b>! A few of this month's sponsors are generously offering items ranging in value of $25 - $50 to a lucky Smile and Wave reader. Read through and see how you can enter to win. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " >****************************************************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " ><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gingiber" target="_blank">Gingiber</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; " ><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=stacie450.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/stacie450.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " >"Hi, my name is <a href="http://www.gingibersnap.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Stacie</a> and I run <a href="http://www.gingiber.etsy.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Gingiber</a>, and online nursery decor shop. I love to create doodles that will appeal to both the kiddos and adults in a home! I am super excited to be giving away a $25 credit to my shop!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " ><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " ><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=Calico450.jpg" target="_blank" style="font-size: 13px; "><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/Calico450.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=Dear450.jpg" target="_blank" style="font-size: 13px; "><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/Dear450.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=owl450.jpg" target="_blank" style="font-size: 13px; "><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/owl450.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Giveaway</b>: $25 shop credit</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >*********************************************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.arian.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Arian Armstrong</span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=home-1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/home-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " ><a href="http://www.ariansstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Arian Armstrong</a> is a wife, mommy, <a href="http://www.arian.etsy.com/" target="_blank">drawer of cute things</a>, experimental chef, crafter, and lover of all things vintage.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=Good-Knight-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/Good-Knight-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=Take-Courage-print-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/Take-Courage-print-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " ><b>Giveaway</b>: 3 prints of the winner's choice, value-$45</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >*****************************************************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greendandelion.com.au/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Green Dandelion</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=beach-dress-size-4.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/beach-dress-size-4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; " ><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Hi!! Green Dandelion is a very new business set up by three sisters Lauren, Jess and Tatum to create and sell clothes, toys and accessories for children (sizes 2-12). With a love for thrifting, a majority of our pieces feature upcycled and vintages materials found on our treasure hunts. </p></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=army-man.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/army-man.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; " ><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">For us the ultimate goal is to be a 100% ethical, fair trade, organic company catering for adults and children in all sizes. If you have any questions or want to work together to create a custom order, email us on <a href="mailto:info@greendandelion.com.au" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">info@greendandelion.com.au</a> and together we can work something out.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Find us on our website <a href="http://www.greendandelion.com.au/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Green Dandelion</a> and from there you will find links to our online store, facebook and twitter.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">Xxx The Green Dandelion Girls</p></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;" ><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=coatpants.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/coatpants.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Giveaway</b>: $50 gift card to Green Dandelion</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >*****************************************************</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stephanieshar" target="_blank">The-Loudmouth</a><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=photo1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/photo1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Hi! My name is Stephanie. I'm a small-town girl who recently moved to Los Angeles with big dreams & a zest for life! I have a blog about food, fashion and city adventures at <a href="http://www.the-loudmouth.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">The-Loudmouth.com</a> and an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stephanieshar" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Etsy shop</a> that showcases my photography! I am sure one of these prints would look great in your home :)</span></span></div><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=photo3-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/photo3-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=photo2-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/photo2-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><b>Giveaway</b>: Your choice of 5 prints, valued at $25.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><div style="text-align: center; ">*****************************************************</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ordinarymommy" target="_blank">No Ordinary Mommy</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=WeeBunting.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/WeeBunting.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; font-size: medium; "><span id="internal-source-marker_0.8547937406692654" style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Hello! I'm <a href="http://blog.ordinarymommydesign.com/" target="_blank">Faith</a>, designer and creator behind OrdinaryMommy. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap; ">My line includes hair accessories, jewelry, and home decor pieces full of color and soft textures; intertwined in all of my designs is a love for fun, style, and also my unique perspective! My fondest wish is that my pieces make you smile. If you open that package and there's a smile on your face, that's what really matters to me.</span></div><div style="text-align: left; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><span id="internal-source-marker_0.8547937406692654" style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=HighSeasPins-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/HighSeasPins-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left; background-color: transparent; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-right: 0px; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><span id="internal-source-marker_0.8547937406692654" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; "><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=SalmonBowNecklace.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/SalmonBowNecklace.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=MisterOrdinary.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=MisterOrdinary.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/MisterOrdinary.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; text-align: center; "><b><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=MisterOrdinary.jpg" target="_blank">G</a>iveaway</b>: Plush Owl Door Hanger shown above. Valued at $25.00.</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; text-align: center; "><b>*******************************************</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">One winner will receive ALL of the giveaway items mentioned above!</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; "><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><b style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; ">TO ENTER TO WIN</b><span class="Apple-style-span"> leave a comment below sharing something you love about the handmade community. Short and sweet or long and wordy! </span>The <b>comments will close on Monday</b> and a winner will be announced soon after. Thank you to all the sponsors that joined in on this fun giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, I'm making the move over to a new blog soon. I'm MORE THAN A LITTLE excited about this space getting a fresh look! If you'd like to join <b>Smile and Wave</b> as a new <i><span class="Apple-style-span">summer sponsor </span></i>check out <a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/05/now-accepting-june-sponsors.html" target="_blank">this post</a> for details.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div style="text-align: left;">Rachel</div><div style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; text-align: center; "><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com233tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-75776353611572976472011-05-27T13:49:00.002-05:002011-05-27T13:55:54.364-05:00Vintage Here, Vintage There: Out and About<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5163665688/" title="A New Collaboration by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1439/5163665688_cd7c3dc2de.jpg" alt="A New Collaboration" height="195" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Yesterday, we headed out to a park we always forget exists despite the chilly temps. I was on a mission to find mushrooms! Nathaniel Green Park apparently has some fun play places, one of which is mushroom themed, that are not only interesting but interactive. Fun for the kids AND cute for photos, right? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763943178/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/5763943178_1d86bceb33_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Not that we need much more cuteness than this.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763383723/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5763383723_1d00817719_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">We didn't make it to the mushrooms but we did stumble upon a pretty little garden with a Ruby-sized bridge and a small pond full of tadpoles and water bugs.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763971984/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763971984/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/5763971984_4caa73f409_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ruby was so excited about those tadpoles that I thought she may fall in. She shimmied right down to the edge of the pond and waved and waved at those little swimmers. It's the little things, folks.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/5763958110_1ee8b3db17_b.jpg" width="450" height="650" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I bought my dress from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Pasttimesvintage" target="_blank">Past Times Vintage</a> a few weeks ago after seeing it pop up in a search for cotton dresses. I immediately fell for the colors and I loved the vertical stripes. Hello, slimming!<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763336879/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5763336879_a72f5e543e_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763327067/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5763327067_6f12b188b2_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I found the bag at a church sale that I randomly drove past last month. You can't beat an interesting purse for $ .25. Deal of the month? Close.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5763364849_720e3b7f64_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="VIntage Here, Vintage There" /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><b>I'm wearing: </b>Vintage dress, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Pasttimesvintage" target="_blank">Past Times Vintage</a>. Cardigan and belt, Target. Boots, thrifted. Vintage purse, thrifted.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/5763291671_95e2f8a479_b.jpg" width="450" height="660" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763861964/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5763861964_2715518221_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><b>Ruby's wearing</b>: Denim pea coat, thrifted. Vintage dress, gifted from an online friend. Tights and shoes, gifted from Mom.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5063/5763260485_32d2ec0365.jpg" width="450" height="349" alt="Nathaniel Green Park" /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ruby loved trying to keep up with Sebastian when she wasn't getting a free ride on Daddy's shoulders.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763861958/" title="Free Loader by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5763861958_4d3fe91159.jpg" width="450" height="335" alt="Free Loader" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763846966/" title="Kisses by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/5763846966_cc89f89c9b_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Kisses" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Sometimes little adventures in town can be just what a work-at-home mama needs. They're usually inexpensive, can be enjoyed before (or after) nap time so that everyone is in a good mood, and can happen on a whim. I've been thinking about making another list of all of the places we never think to visit in Springfield for afternoons like these.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Here are some fun purses for afternoon adventures such as these: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38160360/70s-cognac-leather-handbag?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=purse&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">leather</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74921644/vintage-needlepoint-floral-oversized-bag?ref=sr_list_30&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=purse&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">needlepoint</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38119842/vintage-margaret-smith-floral-handbag?ref=sr_list_7&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=purse&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">floral</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74916545/vtg-60s-carpet-bag?ref=sr_list_30&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=purse&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">carpetbag</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74460018/50-off-sale-use-code-blowoutvtg-womens?ref=sr_list_38&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=purse&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">woven leather</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72984415/vintage-hand-tooled-leather-handbag?ref=sr_list_31&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=purse&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">hand-tooled</a><a>, </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74193952/vtg-navajo-aztec-print-oversized-carry?ref=sr_list_38&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=purse&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">ethnic</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">What kinds of little adventures do you take yourself or your family on? Head 'over there' later today to see what kind of big adventure <a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rubyellen</a> and her girls went on this week </span>(local AND free!) and try not to wish you could have gone, too! <b>Hint</b>: the most magical place on Earth. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">xoxo,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Rachel</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-91943041892245200632011-05-26T23:31:00.002-05:002011-05-26T23:38:13.100-05:00Running In Place<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5763430605/" title="Here I Come by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2013/5763430605_14ba68afdc_b.jpg" width="450" height="675" alt="Here I Come" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Going to bed a bit early tonight. I looked in the mirror this morning and it really bothered me how tired I looked. I'm bad at going to bed before 11:00 p.m. but that's my goal bedtime. Starting...tomorrow night. Look for a long overdue Vintage Here, Vintage There post on Friday as well as sponsor giveaways!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Sweet dreams,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Rachel</span></div></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-25768015683719185392011-05-24T23:04:00.005-05:002011-05-24T23:55:38.686-05:00Just Pull The Blanket Over Your Head<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705992760/" title="Last Summer's Beach Blanket by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/5705992760_f171ea9e30.jpg" alt="Last Summer's Beach Blanket" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">Today's sunny, breezy, warmish weather paired with a porch project involving outdoor string lights reminded me that summer is almost, almost here. It took me back to last summer's family vacation to Destin, FL and the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/4705511462/in/set-72157622762788746/" target="_blank">perfect</a> afternoon <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/4705482952/in/set-72157622762788746/" target="_blank">Ruby</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/4705482934/in/set-72157622762788746/" target="_blank">Brett</a> and I had the day before we went home.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705992764/" title="Last Summer's Beach Blanket by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/5705992764_7a59b4d5af_z.jpg" alt="Last Summer's Beach Blanket" height="600" width="450" /></a></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I made this beach blanket out of some of my favorite vintage sheets the week before we left for that trip, sewing late into the night to make sure it was finished before we boarded the plane the next morning! It is soft and light for summer days but nice and large so the whole family can fit on it. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705992762/" title="Last Summer's Beach Blanket by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/5705992762_828187ac7e.jpg" alt="Last Summer's Beach Blanket" height="301" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Today, however, I just wanted to crawl under it and hide from tornadoes. Joplin, MO is only an hour up the road from us and was completely devastated by an F5 tornado earlier this week. I couldn't stop reading tweets about it and checking news sites for the latest information. Then I got a phone call from my mom this afternoon saying they were corralling everyone at her school into the safe room and that she loved me. I could hear the adrenaline in her voice and started calling the rest of the family in OK to see what they knew. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I called my dad who was on the road coming back from a work event and passed along the message from Mom that he shouldn't drive any further North. I don't think he paid any attention to that because he ended up in the basement of a hospital pretty close to their home. I couldn't reach them for awhile so I called my grandparents to get news updates and stayed glued to Twitter and online news sites. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I called my Meemaw when Brett told me one of the tornadoes was headed towards her town and she told me she was headed to the closet. It skipped her town and headed to Shawnee, the town we went to college in and still have good friends in. Then I heard it was headed to Ada and called my grandparents again to check on them.<br /><br />A little later and another tornado was headed towards the Dallas area, which makes sense, BECAUSE THAT'S NEAR WHERE THE REST OF MY SIDE OF THE FAMILY LIVES. </span><span style="font-family:courier new;">I felt like a crazy woman! Thankfully, all were safe at the end of the day. Except as I type it's the end of the day and the storms are headed to Springfield. Awesome.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I'm so thankful for the safety of my family after seeing the devastation in Joplin. I will forever take tornado warnings and sirens more seriously. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers today as I shared my concern for family on Twitter. My heart goes out to those who have sad stories to tell. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I'm off to hide under my blanket until I hear either the sirens or the sound of a four year old saying he's ready for breakfast.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">xoxo,</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Rachel</span>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-10420896440658944222011-05-22T23:26:00.002-05:002011-05-22T23:30:04.368-05:00Project ReStyle Guest Post on A Beautiful Mess<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5749090457/" title="Cot Makeover - Project ReStyle by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/5749090457_a5de387b1a.jpg" alt="Cot Makeover - Project ReStyle" height="311" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">I found two old children's cots awhile back at a local thrift store. This is what happened next. For the full story head over to <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/05/project-restyle-from-rachel.html" target="_blank">Elsie's blog</a> for my <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/project-restyle.html" target="_blank">Project ReStyle</a> Guest Post and favorite ReStyles from our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1567172@N20/" target="_blank">Flickr group</a>.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Rachel<br /></div></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-4331951677248666922011-05-22T14:46:00.004-05:002011-05-22T15:31:09.243-05:00Now Accepting June Sponsors<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5714513881/" title="Inspiration Wall by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/5714513881_eeae66564e_z.jpg" alt="Inspiration Wall" height="630" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">I've been working behind the scenes for a few weeks on a much needed Smile and Wave makeover after almost two years with it's current design. I'm refreshing the navigation bar pages, organizing my features, and generally bringing things up to date in appearance to reflect what this space currently represents in my life. I can't wait to see if it turns out how I envision it in my head. Fingers crossed!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">That said, I'm currently accepting sponsors for June. Ad sizes will be different but the price will remain the same through the end of the summer so it's a great time to jump on board before I raise rates in September!<br /><br />I am introducing a new single feature ad spot starting in June. It will be larger, remain at the top all month, and have the option of a separate giveaway or feature post. First come, first serve! E-mail my ad managers at admanagers(at)frecklednest(dot)com for more details and to secure your spot(s).<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">I'm excited for a new look and can't wait to share!<br />xo,<br />Rachel<br /></div><br /></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-86996522566224644772011-05-21T22:38:00.006-05:002011-05-21T23:54:18.748-05:00More Wedding Photos!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5745317808/" title="Bridesmaid Bouquets by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/5745317808_d33962437a_b.jpg" alt="Bridesmaid Bouquets" height="645" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5744582381/" title="Isn't this Impressive? by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/5744582381_38b5872b6d_b.jpg" alt="Isn't this Impressive?" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5745158728/" title="Dress Back Detail and Tattoo by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/5745158728_f339093245_b.jpg" alt="Dress Back Detail and Tattoo" height="726" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5745345648/" title="Bridesmaids by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/5745345648_2b9e4ebc11.jpg" alt="Bridesmaids" height="311" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5744582381/" title="Isn't this Impressive? by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5744784687/" title="Hope's Pretty Blue Hair by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5744784687_7b7bb58ec5_b.jpg" alt="Hope's Pretty Blue Hair" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5744815591/" title="Poesy and Katie by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5744815591_0b4eed553e_b.jpg" alt="Poesy and Katie" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5745389016/" title="Family Photos by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/5745389016_49bdd15d7e.jpg" alt="Family Photos" height="480" width="450" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5745252706/" title="Lovely Ladies by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/5745252706_a1026e7f32.jpg" alt="Lovely Ladies" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5744746209/" title="The After Party by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/5744746209_822f23bd37.jpg" alt="The After Party" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5744637927/" title="On Their Way Out by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5744637927_08fa5618f4.jpg" alt="On Their Way Out" height="331" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">Here are a few photos from my regular camera. I know the photos that Sarah from <a href="http://www.arrowandapple.com/" target="_blank">Arrow & Apple</a> took of the wedding weekend are going to be stunning and I can't wait to see them! That's the thing about weddings. They take months to plan and a day to enjoy but then you can revel in the photos that start popping up for as long as you want!<br /><br />Have you been to any weddings yet this year? What was your favorite detail? This is the first wedding I'd been in since my other bestie got married almost seven years ago and it was such a fun time!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Rachel<br /></div><br /><br /></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-61973713662758820172011-05-17T23:20:00.005-05:002011-05-19T08:47:42.866-05:00An Instagram Wedding Weekend<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728427211/" title="Reception Set Up by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/5728427211_fcbdc5f5d5.jpg" alt="Reception Set Up" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728949360/" title="The Entrance by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/5728949360_8cec65ee50.jpg" alt="The Entrance" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728427207/" title="The Head Table by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/5728427207_2c05f9f48a.jpg" alt="The Head Table" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728427203/" title="Photo Booth Case by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2273/5728427203_91efcaa050.jpg" alt="Photo Booth Case" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728949358/" title="Sneak Peek by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5728949358_5a85062184.jpg" alt="Sneak Peek" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728949356/" title="Getting Ready by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/5728949356_36d7f28e81.jpg" alt="Getting Ready" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728949350/" title="Pre-Wedding Photos by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2206/5728949350_73db2385a9.jpg" alt="Pre-Wedding Photos" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728379409/" title="The Dessert Table by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5221/5728379409_5b3f8c0ac1.jpg" alt="The Dessert Table" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728379399/" title="Holly by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/5728379399_283e1f0397.jpg" alt="Holly" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728379361/" title="Flower Girls by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/5728379361_52ed94190c.jpg" alt="Flower Girls" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728379355/" title="My Bouquet by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5728379355_a18feeb375.jpg" alt="My Bouquet" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728949352/" title="LoveLove and Emma by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/5728949352_745caf54f0.jpg" alt="LoveLove and Emma" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728889896/" title="Sweets by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/5728889896_68286a6918.jpg" alt="Sweets" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728357905/" title="Adult Time! by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/5728357905_3245af074d.jpg" alt="Adult Time!" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728379345/" title="Decor by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/5728379345_d944f02c16.jpg" alt="Decor" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728379341/" title="The Menu by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5728379341_10ebfc2c04.jpg" alt="The Menu" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728357923/" title="Katie and I by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/5728357923_348fca9b3c.jpg" alt="Katie and I" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728357919/" title="Mr. & Mrs. Larson by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5728357919_db934bdbdb.jpg" alt="Mr. & Mrs. Larson" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728357913/" title="Tablescape by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5728357913_1978bd36bf.jpg" alt="Tablescape" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728357897/" title="Breakfast for Dinner by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/5728357897_6c0cd8c1ca.jpg" alt="Breakfast for Dinner" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728889888/" title="Photo Booth Fun by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5728889888_7732a4e942.jpg" alt="Photo Booth Fun" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728889880/" title="The Beautiful Bride by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5728889880_cd6b3e3ee5.jpg" alt="The Beautiful Bride" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: courier new;">It was lovely from the bachelorette party all the way through to the reception break down. I can't even pin point my favorite part as there were so many good conversations, sentimental moments, and yummy treats!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">My bridesmaids dress and shoes were from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/new" target="_blank">ModCloth</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">. I am pretty sure I'll actually have occasion to wear them again, too! </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.abeautifulmess.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Elsie</a><span style="font-family: courier new;"> and </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://foodcomablog.com/" target="_blank">Emma</a><span style="font-family: courier new;"> and all of the others involved in the creation of such a beautiful event should be totally proud of what they pulled off. I'm always going to remember that weekend. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">We've been traveling to see Brett's family for a few days so it's been spotty posting from a change of pace and we're coming up on a three day drill weekend but I think I'll be able to squeeze some fun posts in between single mama duty and post traveling clean up. Plus, I have a fun new coffee table find to share!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">xoxo,</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Rachel</span>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-53233897603862345982011-05-16T22:33:00.004-05:002011-05-16T22:51:59.052-05:00The Best Wedding Ever<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5728949354/" title="Beehive! by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5728949354_c1db3608f1.jpg" alt="Beehive!" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I think I'm still recovering from a marathon <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/05/on-the-post-wedding-blur.html" target="_blank">wedding</a> weekend! I've never been to such a beautiful event and had the best time with the girls in the bridal party! So much so that I kind of wish we could do that every month. Minus the sore feet from standing in wooden heels all day!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">As some of you saw, I <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/RachelDenbow" target="_blank">posted</a> Instagrams throughout the weekend to not only document the details and special moments but to share the fun with everyone! Expect a photo heavy post tomorrow. As for now, I'm catching up on family time, giving Brett a much needed break, and getting the house back to a manageable state of disarray. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Also, that fantastic beehive took thirty minutes of conditioner and gentle untangling to get out. It was worth it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">xoxo,</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Rachel</span>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-57084806752763410582011-05-15T06:36:00.005-05:002011-05-16T22:51:03.767-05:00To Elsie & Jeremy On Their Wedding Day<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5722070802/" title="Rehearsal by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2222/5722070802_b0d2ca44f6.jpg" alt="Rehearsal" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;"><a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Elsie</a>, I remember the day I met Jeremy after having heard all about this bearded man that made beautiful music. I was nervous to meet this guy you held in such high regard because it obviously meant he was extra special. I had a feeling from the beginning that he was going to be a part of the rest of your story.<br /><br /><a href="http://jeremylarson.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Jeremy</a>, you and Elsie are so well matched. It seems as though you enable each other to step into your fullest potential and share a special understanding of how valuable each other's gifts and talents are. It makes me so happy knowing one of my best friends has found happiness with such an exceptional guy.<br /><br />I'm so thankful to get to watch all of this happen and to share in your special day by standing up there with you two and all of the people that love you most as you commit your love to each other. I love you guys.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Rachel<br /></div></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-39777179376413837262011-05-10T21:14:00.007-05:002011-05-11T11:51:36.360-05:00Sharing Love, One Dress At A Time<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5709110020/" title="Dresses for Haiti by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/5709110020_4cf4bfe5a1_b.jpg" alt="Dresses for Haiti" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">As you may know, this week is </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/kcwc-goodness.html" target="_blank">KCWC</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> over on </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/" target="_blank">Elsie Marley's</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> blog. I'm sure some of you have been squeezing in an hour a day over the last two days to make something for your own little ones to wear. I started early and took a break on Sunday to sit down and work on one of the simplest of patterns out there, the pillow case dress.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5708699810/" title="Untitled by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/5708699810_9ffbb71343_b.jpg" alt="" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">I thoroughly enjoy making things for my kids. They don't always understand or have the capacity to appreciate handmade things right now but I hope they'll look back at photos and old blog posts and see it as another way their mama loved on them. (There is that pose again!)</span><br /></div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5708627692/" title="There's That Pose Again by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2260/5708627692_7fe1b43d80_b.jpg" alt="There's That Pose Again" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">For this pillow case dress I used a vintage floral pillow case from my collection, extra-wide double fold bias tape, and grosgrain ribbon. The trim on the bottom was already there. I used what I had on hand and it took me about twenty minutes to figure out the logistics and put it together. Twenty minutes, folks!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I love me an instant gratification sewing project!</span><br /></div><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5708611202/" title="Untitled by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/5708611202_7cd8648340_b.jpg" alt="" height="675" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">The thing is, our friends Katy and Adam are headed out to Haiti in June to take clothing and necessary supplies to orphans that attend a school that their church, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=105797600432#%21/group.php?gid=105797600432&v=wall" target="_blank">New Bru</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> (or Center City Church) helps sponsor. The organization that started the orphanage, <a href="http://www.centerofhope-haiti.org/orphanage.shtml" target="_blank">Center of Hope</a>, celebrated it's opening last October. New Bru is hoping to send over as many pillow case dresses as possible for the little girls that attend the school as well as ones in surrounding communities.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5709110016/" title="Dresses for Haiti by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/5709110016_3b7a30c282_b.jpg" alt="Dresses for Haiti" height="626" width="450" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">So, one pillow case dress turned into three.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5709110012/" title="Dresses for Haiti by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/5709110012_380e561e15.jpg" alt="Dresses for Haiti" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">And three turned into five.</span> <span style="font-family:courier new;">Five dresses took me an hour and a half to make but will be enjoyed by a handful of girls at the school for a long time. </span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5709110006/" title="Dresses for Haiti by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/5709110006_443fc2a8e8.jpg" alt="Dresses for Haiti" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: courier new;">I would LOVE if you would join me in making a pillow case dress (or two, or five) to send to these girls in Haiti. </span><span style="font-family: courier new;">If you're participating in </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/kcwc-goodness.html" target="_blank">KCWC</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">, or just really like to sew, think about taking an extra twenty minutes this week or next to put together a simple pillow case dress for an orphaned girl in Haiti.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">My friend, Katy, has more information on the work their church does through members that live and work there if you're interested in finding out more. You can contact Katy Shatto at </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >did2613(at)hotmail(dot)com </span><span style="font-family:courier new;">to find out where to send your dresses when you're done.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Standard sized pillow cases will fit most elementary age girls in Haiti but they are also passing them out to younger girls in surrounding communities so they have a need for smaller sizes as well. The only guideline is that they aren't made from solid red pillow cases or any fabric with patriotic (American flag) prints. You can find a variety of tutorials to make your own including </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://402centerstreet.blogspot.com/2011/03/pillowcase-dress-tutorial.html" target="_blank">this one</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjFzaN969YY" target="_blank">this one</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">, or </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.freshlypickedblog.com/2010/01/pillow-case-dress-tutorial-revisited.html" target="_blank">this one</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5708531473/" title="Pillow Case Dress for Haiti by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/5708531473_693ab8d738_b.jpg" alt="Pillow Case Dress for Haiti" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >For every dress sent to Katy, a name will be added for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to </span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.fabricworm.com/" target="_blank">Fabricworm</a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >!</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> If you send five dresses, you have five chances of winning $50 worth of fabric! </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >All dresses must be post marked June 1st in</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> order to arrive in time and the winner will be announced later that week.</span><br /></div><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">What a great opportunity to share love in the form of something so essential to daily life. I'm looking forward to hearing Katy's stories of passing out dresses and supplies this summer and will happily report back to share what your kindness helped accomplish.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Again, for more details and an address to send your dresses to, e-mail Katy Shatto at </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >did2613(at)hotmail(dot)com.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Thank you in advance from the bottom of my heart! </span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">xoxo,</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Rachel</span>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-25183699084733469442011-05-09T22:06:00.006-05:002011-05-10T00:06:50.170-05:00Vintage Here, Vintage There: Mother's Day<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5163665688/" title="A New Collaboration by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1439/5163665688_cd7c3dc2de.jpg" alt="A New Collaboration" height="195" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Mother's Day this year was pretty low key. Brett had finals looming so he had to study, Ruby got sick and was working on a few molars coming in, and I was just plain tired. Thankfully, we had beautiful weather! We let Brett study in my studio and got outside for a bit to play in our makeshift pool.</span><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5702384592/" title="Sunsuit by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5147/5702384592_4b70087ef8.jpg" alt="Sunsuit" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Ruby had a fever the night before but she was happy to get in that cold water and forget she was sick for awhile.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5702384586/" title="Sunsuit by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/5702384586_4b70087ef8.jpg" alt="Sunsuit" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Her sun suit is from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nannasattic" target="_blank">Nanna's Attic</a><span style="font-family: courier new;"> on Etsy. I saw it last week when preparing links for VH,VT and it reminded me of something I had when I was little. I think mine may have been a smock but it had a tulip on it. Mom or Grandmother, does that ring a bell? I got another vintage romper for her from the same shop that I'm hoping to use as a pattern to make some myself.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5702384578/" title="Sunsuit by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5702384578_1b8dac277c.jpg" alt="Sunsuit" height="450" width="450" /></a></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">After a long day of relaxing Brett took a study break and we headed downtown for some iced coffee. I decided we should take advantage of the change of scenery for this week's VH,VT. Springfield, you have some great alleys. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705692082/" title="Mother's Day VH, VT by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2301/5705692082_c7829e7348_b.jpg" alt="Mother's Day VH, VT" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">This is a dress I got from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.shopredvelvet.com/collections/fashion" target="_blank">Red Velvet</a><span style="font-family: courier new;"> last year and wore earlier in the year on a </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/01/vintage-here-vintage-there-family.html" target="_blank">bowling trip</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">. I realized after we left the house that I was wearing the wrong bra with this dress so it looks a little busty! HA!</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705686348/" title="Mother's Day VH,VT by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/5705686348_2de8efc247_b.jpg" alt="Mother's Day VH,VT" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: courier new;">I'm wearing</span><span style="font-family: courier new;">: Vintage dress, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.shopredvelvet.com/collections/fashion" target="_blank">Red Velvet</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">. Belt, thrifted. Shoes, Target. Vintage scarf, thrifted. Sunglasses, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.modcloth.com/Womens/Accessories/-Matte-About-You-Sunglasses" target="_blank">ModCloth</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705099903/" title="Mother's Day VH, VT by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/5705099903_062458a3b2_b.jpg" alt="Mother's Day VH, VT" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">While Brett was taking photos of me, the littlest one was sneaking drinks from my iced coffee. Naughty, naughty.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705891304/" title="Naughty, Naughty! by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/5705891304_ce68d0b47a_b.jpg" alt="Naughty, Naughty!" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705707684/" title="Sebastian, Mother's Day by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/5705707684_c3682e44e5_b.jpg" alt="Sebastian, Mother's Day" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">Sebastian was pretending to be Spiderman and loved being in those back alleys! Ruby chased birds and tried to climb some loft dweller's back stairs.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705773852/" title="Little Legs by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/5705773852_7e287508e4_b.jpg" alt="Little Legs" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruby's wearing</span>: Summer smock gifted from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/3ringcircus?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">3RingCircus</a>. Bloomers, thrifted. Vintage Minnetonka moccasins, thrifted. Heather of 3RingCircus is a sweet online friend and sent this and another <a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/05/last-week-in-instagrams.html" target="_blank">pretty embroidered top</a> that her daughter, Penelope, had outgrown. Thanks, Heather! We love them.<br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5705707674/" title="Mother's Day by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/5705707674_cf5301dbdf.jpg" alt="Mother's Day" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">I'm so thankful to be their mother. So, so thankful.<br /><br />I'm pretty sure every lady needs a vintage scarf in her wardrobe. Here are a few I found on Etsy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72274962/vintage-brown-floral-head-band-wrap?ref=sr_list_1&ga_search_query=scarf&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">Here</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/28671861/gold-art-deco-vintage-1960s-paoli-scarf?ref=sr_list_20&ga_search_query=scarf&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73778551/vintage-baar-and-beards-green-silk-print?ref=sr_list_22&ga_search_query=scarf&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73776573/peacock-blue-paisley-long-scarf?ref=sr_list_3&ga_search_query=scarf&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72661378/70s-woven-cotton-floral-cobalt-blue?ref=sr_list_10&ga_search_query=scarf&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Did you have a special Mother's Day? Did you get to wear a pretty dress? I know <a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rubyellen</a> and her family had a relaxed Mother's Day weekend as well and I can't wait to see what she wore on her special day!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Rachel<br /><br />p.s. Thank you for your votes for the Top 25 Kids' Style Blogs! You got Smile and Wave in the top 10 and I'm so flattered and thankful!<br /><br /></div></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-20739529338418563652011-05-08T23:12:00.001-05:002011-05-09T12:47:08.069-05:00April Sponsor Giveaway Winner!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/4772887375/" title="This Is Summertime by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4772887375_94e561d30a.jpg" alt="This Is Summertime" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Thank you to everyone who commented and shared their favorite thing to collect in last month's sponsor giveaway post! Also, a big thank you to all of the sponsors who participated!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: courier new;">********************************************************<br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">The winner of the </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-sponsor-giveaway.html" target="_blank">April Sponsor Giveaway</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> is...</span><br /><br /><span dir="ltr" style="font-family:courier new;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/02165694689772121815" rel="nofollow">Cece's Mommy</a></span><br /><p style="font-family: courier new;">"I collect salt and pepper shakers, the cuter the better!"<br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">********************************************************</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Cece, e-mail me with your mailing address at racheldenbow(at)gmail(dot)com and I'll be sure to send it out to my sponsors so you can receive all of your goodies!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">xoxo,<br />Rachel<br /><br />p.s. Today is the last day to Vote on the Top 25 Kids' Style blogs! Thank you for the <a href="http://www.circleofmoms.com/blogger/smile-wave" target="_blank">big vote boost</a> this morning already! Even if you've already voted there are a ton of blogs to browse through and add to your inspiration list. I've already got some new favorites. Thank you!<br /><br /></div><br /></div><p></p>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-7337450491507620172011-05-06T21:17:00.007-05:002011-05-08T23:55:46.696-05:00Last Week in Instagrams<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5694444927/" title="Colors by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/5694444927_934b5fe69f.jpg" alt="Colors" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5694430301/" title="Reading Time in the Front Yard by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/5694430301_403637b0ab.jpg" alt="Reading Time in the Front Yard" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5694430295/" title="New Vintage Dress by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5694430295_a63f0f04c3.jpg" alt="New Vintage Dress" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5694086259/" title="Prezzie! by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/5694086259_cafe660480.jpg" alt="Prezzie!" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5693522379/" title="Ruby, 17 months by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5693522379_73eb52e70c.jpg" alt="Ruby, 17 months" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5693522377/" title="Grannies by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5693522377_a2e68917cb.jpg" alt="Grannies" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5693522369/" title="Funniest Dump Truck by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5693522369_5ae4ed2abe.jpg" alt="Funniest Dump Truck" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5693522363/" title="Vintage Floral Bedspread by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5693522363_d05b41d5db.jpg" alt="Vintage Floral Bedspread" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5693515881/" title="Instax by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5693515881_a84696d5f0.jpg" alt="Instax" height="450" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;">It's going to be a full week ending in a fun and exciting weekend! I'm going to be playing catch up all day on Monday and Tuesday with posting (hello, April Sponsor Giveaway!) and Mother's Day photos. Ruby got sick and Brett had finals to study for so it was low key and we were all pretty sleep deprived. Nevertheless, it was good to be together!<br /></div><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;">I hope your weekend was enjoyable! Monday starts Elsie Marley's <a href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/kids-clothes-week-spring-2011.html" target="_blank">Kids' Clothes Week Challenge</a> and I fully plan on squeezing at least two dresses into some nap time slots. I'm also excited to share an opportunity to help clothe some orphans in Haiti so stay tuned!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Rachel<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.circleofmoms.com/top25/kids-style?trk=t25_kids-style" title="Circle of Moms Top 25 Kids' Style - Vote for me!"><img src="http://images.circleofmoms.com/images/moms/link_badge.png" title="Circle of Moms Top 25 Kids' Style - Vote for me!" /></a><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">P.S. Monday is the last day to vote for friends in the Top 25 Kids' Style category on Circle of Moms. It's been exciting to be in the top 12 since the start of the contest! <span style="font-weight: bold;">I'd love your </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.circleofmoms.com/blogger/smile-wave" target="_blank">last vote</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> today.</span> Thank you for being such lovely readers!<br /></div><br /></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-77507233507566970482011-05-04T17:21:00.008-05:002011-05-04T20:20:13.947-05:00House Tour #3, Part 3: Master Bedroom<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5575358791/" title="University House by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5575358791_2c1ba56732.jpg" alt="University House" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">I've shared the </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/03/ruby-and-sebastians-room-tour.html" target="_blank">kids' room</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, the </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/03/house-tour-3-part-1-our-living-room.html" target="_blank">living room</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, the </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/04/house-tour-3-part-2-our-kitchen-and.html" target="_blank">kitchen and middle room</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, and now the master bedroom. We've been in this rental for six months now and other than the studio feel like we're settled. Almost everything has found it's place, the walls are full, and most importantly it feels like home. </span><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5570330088/" title="Bedroom by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5570330088_654667d9de_b.jpg" alt="Bedroom" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Knowing we'd likely only be living here for a year, it was important to get things unpacked and arranged as quickly as possible so that we could really enjoy our time here rather than seeing it as a temporary space. That said, I'm not the kind of girl that can have her house set up in a week. For some reason (and maybe that reason is named Ruby) I get things done in layers and spurts. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5570330124/" title="Bedroom by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5570330124_77fa0316d0.jpg" alt="Bedroom " height="304" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I like to get things where I think they should go and then see how it works for us. I need to feel out traffic patterns and whether or not a certain arrangement is useful. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5570330120/" title="Bedroom by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5570330120_3ff8f04e88.jpg" alt="Bedroom" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Our bedroom wasn't a complicated space to set up but it took me up until the day before I took these photos in late March to decide what to put on the walls. We didn't have much on the walls in our old bedroom besides two mirrors and a giant gas station number (still included in this one) and we had a completely different furniture arrangement. We also purchased our first ever bed frame for Christmas! This means we're adults now, right?</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569801043/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5569801043_165ba3c79a_b.jpg" alt="House Tour" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">I brought in a few things I had hanging in my studio in our last rental like this orange and cream gas station signage as well as some things that were in storage tubs such as the For Like Ever print and a matted photograph from a friend in college.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569801009/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5569801009_e948378297_b.jpg" alt="House Tour" heigh="" t="735" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">The bench finally got it's </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/4524426264/in/set-72157604438407413" target="_blank">coat(s) of paint</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> and was given a home at the end of our bed. In a perfect world I would have adorable pillows stacked in the corner but it currently acts as a clean laundry catch all.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Yes. We have piles.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569801017/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5569801017_1cc28a3477_b.jpg" alt="House Tour" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">We have two bedspreads and a duvet (gift from a <a href="http://www.lacylike.com/" target="_blank">special lady</a>) that we regularly keep on our bed during the colder nights but keep the duvet stored in our closet when it's warmer. The hounds tooth bedspread is from Urban Outfitters and still one of my favorite patterns. The pink bedspread is from the Liberty of London line from Target a few years back. The duvet (not shown) is from Anthropologie.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569801027/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5569801027_98b7b5d9ec.jpg" alt="House Tour" height="303" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">I've always loved the look of random photo collections hanging near a bed. I had photos of me and my best friends taped to the wall through high school and college but stopped when I got married because it felt too 'young' and uncouth. Ha! I've made this one a little more grown up by using photos and art with common themes and colors.</span><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569801035/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5569801035_51a433ef07_b.jpg" alt="House Tour" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">The stair case is where Brett and I spent one of the last evenings chatting away before Christmas break our first semester. We weren't dating yet but it was obviously headed that direction. He was off to India and I was going home and it felt like we'd never see each other again. Ahhh, young love. </span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569806351/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5569806351_66ec478db4_b.jpg" alt="House Tour" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">The old photo is a copy of one my Meemaw gave me. I'm not really sure about the story behind it but it's right after her and my PawPaw's wedding ceremony. Mom, remind me of those details next time we talk. They look so happy and smitten.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">The Enid Collins purse was given to me by my Grandmother and has seen some use lately but is usually carefully placed on a little shelf in my closet to keep certain toddlers from coloring on it.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569801003/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5569801003_49944d7cf1_b.jpg" alt="House Tour" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" >The band poster above my dresser was a purchase from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.domestica.bigcartel.com/category/on-paper" target="_blank">Domestica</a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" > earlier in the year. I fell in love with the colors and design right away and THEN realized it was from a favorite band of ours!</span><span style="font-family: courier new;"> </span><span style="font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" >The clipboard used to be in the kids' room but was a small one from Staples that I painted with chalkboard paint. I plan on rotating photos and the chalkboard paint makes it fun to add details. The matted photo is from a friend from college. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569806361/" title="My Dresser by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5569806361_2086053d78_b.jpg" alt="My Dresser" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5570330128/" title="Dresser by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5570330128_2ca3d68a0f_b.jpg" alt="Dresser" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I made the curtains for this room the same way I did in the kids' room by stitching almost all the way around all four sides of cut fabric and a vintage sheet (the lining), turning it right side out, stitching all the way around it, ironing it, and hanging it from clips. It's fast, easy, and allows for the curtain panels to slide back and forth without much tugging. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569806355/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5294/5569806355_46423843d5_b.jpg" alt="House Tour" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">I removed the <a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/01/mood-lighting-project-restyle-week-2.html" target="_blank">DIY lighting</a><a> from above the bed for photos as it was getting in the way of some clear shots but we keep it up all of the time. It's good mood lighting for...umm...reading...and stuff. Ha! </a></span><a><br /><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5569806353/" title="House Tour by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5569806353_b0a4f53bd6.jpg" alt="House Tour" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;">The only thing left to show is my studio but don't hold your breath. I may save that one until the very end of the year the way things are going right now. It's full of half-finished projects and those last few boxes we haven't unpacked. Maybe I shouldn't even look in them and donate them to Goodwill, huh!<br /><br />Also, our home is rarely as clean and clutter free as it is in these images because we lead busy lives and have little ones like many of you. Ask my neighbors! However, all my messes are colorful and all my piles a sign of fun being had.<br /><br />I totally subscribe to the idea that you can make a space you love on a budget with a little patience and a strong idea of what you want. If you're totally overwhelmed with where to start in your home or are wanting to plan for your next place I've shared everything I know about<br />pulling it together and making it work in my recent E-Course,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://shopredvelvet.com/collections/e-course/products/style-your-space" target="_blank">Style Your Space</a>. It includes guidance and resources on finding your specific style, how to work with what you have, getting the most out of your arrangements, and four fun DIY's to make your space more fun. Details <a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/04/style-your-space-now-available.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />I'm so thankful for our current house. Even our leaky basement. We no longer have to worry about where to go when the tornado sirens go off!<br /><br />What's your favorite thing about your space? Do you have a lot of half-finished corners? Do you like to rearrange every few months? How do you keep it feeling fresh?<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Rachel<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Furniture</span>: End table and two dressers, Craigslist. Bench and chair, thrifted. Lamp, K-Mart. Bed frame, <a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Canopy-Four-Poster-Beds-C402844.html" target="_blank">AllModern</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lighting & Accessories</span>: Large industrial light, thrifted. Large gas station #3 and smaller metal gas station sign, thrifted. Vintage fan, books, and birds, thrifted. Picture frame, thrifted and painted. Fake rotary phone, found but originally from Pottery Barn.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Art</span>: <a href="http://www.super-rural.com/collections/all" target="_blank">For Like Ever</a> print originally from <a href="http://www.reformschoolrules.com/mm5/merchant.mvc" target="_blank">ReForm School</a>. Frame purchased from Michael's Craft Store. <a href="http://www.domestica.bigcartel.com/product/the-new-pornographers" target="_blank">The New Pornographers poster</a>, <a href="http://www.domestica.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Domestica</a>.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" >Linens</span><span style="font-family: courier new;font-family:courier new;" >: Hounds tooth bedspread, Urban Outfitters. Liberty of London bedspread, Target. Liberty of London pillow, thrifted but originally from Target. Cross pillow and curtains, handmade by me. Afghan, thrifted.</span><br /></div></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-53551603993659696432011-05-03T17:32:00.008-05:002011-05-04T00:08:48.484-05:00Vintage Here, Vintage There: Warm Weather<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5163665688/" title="A New Collaboration by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1439/5163665688_cd7c3dc2de.jpg" alt="A New Collaboration" height="195" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">We took full advantage of the sunny weather today after so many days of rain and gray skies. Total mood changer! We went to a few fabric stores, played in the front yard, and made some messes inside. We're good at making them but I wish we were better at cleaning them up.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5686100498/" title="VIntage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5686100498_d07f81fce5_b.jpg" alt="VIntage Here, Vintage There" height="735" width="450" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5686134586/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5686134586_3967c64a79_b.jpg" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >Ruby's wearing</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">: Thrifted vintage top, tank top American Apparel from Gilt Group, white capris from Old Navy, navy Mary Janes gifted (Old Navy) from my mom.</span><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5686134584/" title="Upset About Something by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5686134584_5a985fa2ea_b.jpg" alt="Upset About Something" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >Sebastian's wearing</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">: Vintage shirt from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/miskabelly" target="_blank">Miskabelly</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, pants and shoes, Target.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5686134582/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5686134582_6acd934546_b.jpg" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5686134574/" title="Vintage Here, Vintage There by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5686134574_7288eef670_b.jpg" alt="Vintage Here, Vintage There" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I'm wearing</span>: Vintage floral dress, <a href="http://www.shopredvelvet.com/collections/fashion" target="_blank">Red Velvet</a>. Vintage belt and shoes, thrifted.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5685521545/" title="Holding On Tight by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5685521545_5dbb963c4c_b.jpg" alt="Holding On Tight" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5685521549/" title="Holding On Tight by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5685521549_2d9fde66fe_b.jpg" alt="Holding On Tight" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Do you think it's easier or harder to incorporate vintage into your wardrobe during warmer months? If you love vintage dresses, probably. Even with cardigans, tights, and boots I was always a little too cold to feel really comfortable wearing dresses in January (or April this year!). Now that it's May I foresee dresses every day that we're hoping to get out of the house.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5685749243/" title="All Dressed Up by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5685749243_a21c210ba0.jpg" alt="All Dressed Up" height="314" width="450" /></a><br /></div>Here are a few of my favorite every day dresses from some favorite shops:<a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.shopredvelvet.com/collections/fashion/products/fancy-picnic-dress" target="_blank"> Collared</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71300902/vintage-70s-yellow-embroidered-belted" target="_blank">Embroidered</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70645217/twirl-me-ready-dress" target="_blank">Checked</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, and </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72645007/vintage-30s-40s-blue-linen-dress-w-lace" target="_blank">Denim and lace</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">.</span><br /></div></div><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">I'm looking forward to seeing how </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rubyellen</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> styled her baby bump and three beauties 'over there'. They always look so good! Oh, and see how much fun they had for </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">True's fifth birthday</a> <span style="font-family:courier new;">over the weekend. Ponies!<br /><br />Thanks for reading. I appreciate it so much!<br />xo,<br />Rachel<br /><br /><br /></span>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-71775534825624286682011-05-02T14:41:00.001-05:002011-05-02T14:41:39.738-05:00Their New Pillows<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5678993828/" title="Easter Gifts by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5678993828_b51eac7780.jpg" alt="Easter Gifts" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5678993824/" title="Easter Gift - Skinny Laminx by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5678993824_7c6392b46c.jpg" alt="Easter Gift - Skinny Laminx" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5678402263/" title="Easter Gift by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5678402263_2a37d0a5dd.jpg" alt="Easter Gift" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5679001580/" title="Easter Gift by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5679001580_e7d1a8566b_b.jpg" alt="Easter Gift" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: courier new;">I purchased these two pillows on Etsy a few weeks ago to add to the kids' Easter baskets but only got them unloaded from our road trip this weekend. The bird pillow is from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/skinnylaminx" target="_blank">Skinny Laminx</a><span style="font-family: courier new;"> and the lion pillow is from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sassandperil?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Sass and Peril</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">. Both shops are full of beautifully designed product if you aren't familiar with them.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Ruby is so much more affectionate and attached to her dolls and plushies than Sebastian was. He's definitely BFF with his latest Transformer and loves to act out scenarios with the Autobots and Decepticons and he still sleeps with his teddy bear but it's kind of a casual friendship.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Ruby on the other hand gets her dolls in a death grip when she squeezes them. She passes out kisses like candy and has no favorites. All are loved equally. Part of her bedtime routine is saying goodnight not only to her dollies but to the girls in the two art prints near her crib. And the globes. And sometimes Teddy when she feels like Sebastian hasn't given him enough attention.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Do your kiddos have a favorite stuffed animal or doll? I got one of mine back from my parents' house over Christmas. I'll have to share soon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">xo,</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Rachel</span>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-78533919699850532992011-05-02T13:44:00.003-05:002011-05-02T13:57:25.232-05:00Misha Lulu Giveaway Winner!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5638436233/" title="SMILE_GREEN SHORTS by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5638436233_929cc7ac3e_o.jpg" alt="SMILE_GREEN SHORTS" height="641" width="427" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">The </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.mishalulu.com/" target="_blank">Misha Lulu</a><span style="font-family: courier new;"> </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/04/misha-lulu-giveaway.html" target="_blank">giveaway winner</a><span style="font-family: courier new;"> is...</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;" dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/09667937164445506246" rel="nofollow">Ana</a></span><span style="font-family: courier new;"> said...</span><p style="font-family: courier new;">Karen is so talented. My favorite activity is making crafts outside in our yard and also watching my 4 year old daughter water our plants and flowers. She loves to do that.</p><p style="font-family: courier new;">Congrats, Ana! Please be sure to e-mail me so I can pass it along to Karen. Thanks to everyone who took time to enter this fantastic giveaway!</p><p style="font-family: courier new;">xo,</p><p><span style="font-family: courier new;">Rachel</span><br /></p><p><br /></p>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-52481909581588061322011-05-01T23:51:00.007-05:002011-05-02T01:27:56.967-05:00The Monday After<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5678402259/" title="Found in OKC by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5678402259_c2c34a44fd.jpg" alt="Found in OKC" height="304" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">I will always remember hearing about <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/02/world/asia/osama-bin-laden-is-killed.html?hp" target="_blank">it</a> on Twitter first. Nothing's over but I'll still take it. I'll take a little hope that things have a chance of shifting.<br /><br />I'm proud of my brother and husband and the ways they are committed to serving their country and wonder how this changes things. IF this changes things.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">I stayed up way too late thinking about all of this. Remind me to buy a newspaper or two.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">xo,</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Rachel</span><br /></div></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-48299673681171539482011-04-28T23:50:00.004-05:002011-04-29T00:06:06.985-05:00Project Weekend<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=aprettyroom.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/aprettyroom.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:85%;" >source: <a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-gorgeous-guest-bedrooms?page=3" target="_blank">Canadian House & Home</a></span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">If all goes well I'm going to get my studio at least PARTIALLY organized so I can start knocking out some fun DIY's. I found two old child-sized cots at a local thrift shop that I plan on recovering. Perfect for camping out (in the backyard) or lounging around in on lazy, summer afternoons!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Do you have any fun projects to tackle inside/outside this weekend? Or are you hoping for a nice, boring afternoon of having nothing to do?<br /><br />xo,<br />Rachel<br /></span>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-39508652540128218262011-04-28T23:06:00.001-05:002011-04-28T23:10:33.655-05:00April Sponsor Giveaway!<span style="font-family:courier new;">It's that time again! Time to see what some of our sponsors have in store for </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >one lucky winner</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">! Check out their shops, see what they're sharing, and find out what you have to do (below) to enter to win. All my thanks!</span><br /><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: center;">************************************<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettythingsbymeg" target="_blank">Pretty Things by Meg</a></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=il_570xN193268530.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/il_570xN193268530.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">"hello, my name is <a href="http://meganlaneisinyourears.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">meg</a>, and i'm the owner/designer behind <a href="http://www.prettythingsbymeg.etsy.com/" target="_blank">pretty things by meg</a>, a collection of vintage-meets-modern jewelry. if you take a peek at my shop, you will quickly see that i <i>love</i> color.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=il_570xN195354506.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/il_570xN195354506.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">i also love using a variety of materials in my pieces, including linen, antique bronze, vintage glass beads, and chiffon. hope you find something you like!"</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=il_570xN230834185.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/il_570xN230834185.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Giveaway is for <span style="font-weight: bold;">$25 shop credit.</span></span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: courier new;">********************************************<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chrissygemmilljewels" target="_blank">Chrissy Gemmill Jewelery</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=CGJSWPhoto_DaisyPendant.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/CGJSWPhoto_DaisyPendant.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Hello, Smile and Wave readers! My name is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chrissygemmilljewels" target="_blank">Chrissy Gemmill</a>. I am a jewelry designer, teacher, wife and mom to a sweet 2 year old boy! I have <a href="http://chrissygemmilljewels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">a blog</a> where I chronicle my little world through my journey as a self-employed girl living in the beautiful historic town of Frederick, MD. I also sell my handcrafted jewelry on Etsy! </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=CGJSWOwlLocket.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/CGJSWOwlLocket.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chrissygemmilljewels" target="_blank">jewelry collection</a>, which includes layered chains, chain mail, sterling silver skulls, owls, flowers and lockets, upholds the delicate balance of femininity and edge. Reflecting the past, my line also includes vintage chain, antique buttons, beads and skeleton keys. Naturally oxidized by time, the re-purposed materials I use are combined with oxidized sterling silver to reveal modern vintage jewelry. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=CGJSWGiveawayEarrings.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/CGJSWGiveawayEarrings.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">My giveaway item is these little <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lotus Flower Earrings</span>. The earrings are handmade in sterling silver that I oxidized. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> The retail value of these earrings is $46.</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">********************************************</span><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redribbonfox" target="_blank">Red Ribbon Fox</a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=rrf-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/rrf-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Hi there! I'm Heather-- a wife, a crafter, a blogger and a rogue ballerina! </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://lilaclace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lilac & Lace</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> is my little corner of the internet where I share my daily escapades in the slums of Beverly Hills. I like the color of eggplant, holidays, sparkles and making tutus. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=HeatherTonerImage2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/HeatherTonerImage2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"> I am honored to be sponsoring Smile & Wave this month! I am the proprietor of my very own Etsy shop, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redribbonfox" target="_blank">Red Ribbon Fox</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, where I sell handmade tutus, hair accessories and all kinds of pretty things for ballerina's (or wanna-be ballerinas) of all ages! </span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=HeatherTonerImage1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/HeatherTonerImage1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Giveaway is for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">$25 gift card </span>to my shop, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redribbonfox" target="_blank">Red Ribbon Fox</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">********************************</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/applebluehandmade?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Apple Blue</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=IMG_0908.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/IMG_0908.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">Hi there! My name is Amanda and I'm the proud owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/applebluehandmade" target="_blank">Apple Blue</a>, a cute little online shop filled with vintage goodies and handmade creations. I also have a <a href="http://www.appleblue.org/" target="_blank">fun blog</a> where I write on topics like small business, tutorials, DIY and the life of a creative entrepreneur.<br /></div></div><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=IMG_0382.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/IMG_0382.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;"> I am passionate about giving old things a second life and empowering people to start their own small creative businesses. I'm one girl with many dreams. I hope you'll stop by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/applebluehandmade" target="_blank">Apple Blue</a> and say hello... I have lots of incredible things planned for May and I can't wait to get started!<br /></div></div><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=IMG_0492.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/IMG_0492.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Giveaway: </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >$25 credit to the shop and surprise gift</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">.</span><br /><br /><br />************************************<br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeYaLook?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">MadeYaLook</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeYaLook?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Madeyalook</a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> is pleased to be able to offer these vintage Northern American Beauties as a sponsor giveaway for April. I understand the marketing of these prints made the sale of Northern skyrocket back in the late 50's and early 60's.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=100_3871.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/100_3871.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">These 4 girls are in the original package, measure 11 x 14, and I don't think they have ever been framed. These are just a taste of vintage offerings from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeYaLook?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">MadeYaLook</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=100_3872.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/100_3872.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Retails for $40+.</span><br /></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">***********************************</span><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.gadanke.com/" target="_blank">Gadanke</a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=celebrate-your-story.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/celebrate-your-story.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">Start celebrating your story with a <a href="http://www.gadanke.com/" target="_blank">Gadanke</a> journal. After all, your story matters!</div><div><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=celebrateyourstory.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/celebrateyourstory.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">At <a href="http://www.gadanke.com/" target="_blank">Gadanke</a>, <a href="http://www.makingthishome.com/" target="_blank">Katie</a> hand-crafts each book of writing prompts. You'll find inspiring diaries, baby books, travel journals, books for kids, and very soon - recipe journals! </div><div><br /><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=celebrateyourstories.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/celebrateyourstories.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">Each book is built with 100% recycled paper, textured European paper, pockets, library cards, and embellishments that are just perfect for documenting your world. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll never forget.</div><div><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >Giveaway is for a $25 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.gadanke.com/" target="_blank">Gadanke</a>.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">***********************************</span><br /><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/marysza" target="_blank">Marysza</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/?action=view&current=1-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y347/racheldenbow/1-2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;">Hello there! I'm <a href="http://marysza.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Agnes</a> - a redhead student of Business English,<br />loving art (all kinds of art and creative people), nature, books, films and video games! Addicted to sewing and creating. Recently <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/marysza" target="_blank">selling unique notebooks</a> and dreaming all day long.<br /><br />Giveaway is for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">handmade notebook</span> above.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">************************************<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >For your chance to win, leave a comment sharing something you collect! Make sure to leave a way to be contacted if you win. Giveaway will end on Saturday.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">If you're interested in sponsoring Smile and Wave, we are accepting last minute sponsors for May. E-mail </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:courier new;" >admanagers@frecklednest.com</span><span style="font-family:courier new;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">xo,</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Rachel</span><br /></div>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com259tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351644930286151865.post-50118297010990574892011-04-28T12:02:00.007-05:002011-04-28T14:39:48.401-05:00Vintage Here, Vintage There: Last Weekend<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5163665688/" title="A New Collaboration by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1439/5163665688_cd7c3dc2de.jpg" alt="A New Collaboration" height="195" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">We managed to sneak in some family photos in our Easter best last Sunday after lunch. I'm pretty sure it's always worth it to make these happen even if a certain four year old is rarely interested. We'll be looking back on these for years trying to recall what life was like when these two were this age!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5664678445/" title="Easter Best by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5664678445_c3b363efb8_z.jpg" alt="Easter Best" height="510" width="450" /></a><br /></div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5664678419/" title="Easter Best by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5664678419_ee3be6db83_b.jpg" alt="Easter Best" height="710" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">I wore this vintage frock for the first time and think it's going to be in regular rotation all spring and summer! It's from </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.shopredvelvet.com/collections/fashion" target="_blank">Red Velvet</a><span style="font-family: courier new;"> here in Springfield. I forgot how much I love wearing navy!</span><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5664678433/" title="Easter Best by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5268/5664678433_4e6dcdd0d0.jpg" alt="Easter Best" height="290" width="450" /></a><br /><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><div face="courier new" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Ruby wore her new shoes but a dress we already had rather than </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2011/04/vintage-here-vintage-there-very-vintage.html" target="_blank">the ones I got so excited about</a> <span style="font-family: courier new;">the week before. They'll be ready for her next year when she can fill them out. This year she looked just peachy in her smocked vintage top and plaid Mary Janes.</span><br /><br /></div> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5665271790/" title="Out Take by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5106/5665271790_de9af20924.jpg" alt="Out Take" height="500" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5665271778/" title="Totem Pole by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5665271778_ce4e38116d_z.jpg" alt="Totem Pole" height="530" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5665271794/" title="We're In A Band by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5665271794_160cb6a84e_b.jpg" alt="We're In A Band" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-family: courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brett's wearing:</span> I can't even remember. Probably from the mall.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sebastian's wearing</span>: Target and Old Navy head to toe. I think those pants are going to fit him next year, too!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I'm wearing:</span> Red Velvet vintage dress, thrifted Michael Kors wedges, vintage belt, bracelet from F21.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruby's wearing:</span> Vintage smocked dress, Etsy. Mary Janes from Payless. Last minute cardigan from Wal-Mart.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/denbow/5665334052/" title="He's Such A Looker by Smile And Wave, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5665334052_81e431eb79_b.jpg" alt="He's Such A Looker" height="675" width="450" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Brett got some new frames and I have to say he looks pretty hot in them. Also, pretend you don't notice my roots growing out. I'm not going for the old-fashioned way to get the ombre look, I'm just really bad at going ANYWHERE to get my hair done. I'm among the many girls with curls that have had bad experiences and get a twitch anytime they sit down and get asked how many inches they'd like cut off.<br /><br />It's on the list. And...wish me luck.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Here are a few of my favorite vintage shirt dresses on Etsy: </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44354544/vintage-50s-striped-day-dress-shirt?ref=sr_list_1&ga_search_query=men+shirt&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">Striped</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73060679/plush-raspberry-mini-shirt-dress?ref=sr_list_24&ga_search_query=shirt+dress&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">Raspberry</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73042267/the-american-shirt-dress-navy?ref=sr_list_33&ga_search_query=shirt+dress&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">In the Navy</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73025525/20-percent-donation-to-japan-earthquake?ref=v1_other_1" target="_blank">Interesting</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53828757/vintage-1950s-skyway-cotton-plaid-dress?ref=sr_list_28&ga_search_query=shirt+dress&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">Aqua plaid</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">, </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64694577/60s-stripe-front-ruffle-60s-70s-vintage?ref=sr_list_30&ga_search_query=shirt+dress&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="_blank">and Ruffled</a><span style="font-family:courier new;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rubyellen</a> has something coming up for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vintage Here, Vintage There</span> soon so stay tuned! </span><span style="font-family:courier new;">Did you (or your crew) get dressed up for Easter? I'd LOVE to see any photos of anyone in vintage for Easter. Feel free to link up in the comments section!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">xoxo,</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Rachel</span>RachelDenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685607684409546503noreply@blogger.com28