It feels like forever since I have been here! Well, it has been quite awhile hasn't it?
So, I thought I would take some time to share what I have been up to this summer...
First, I just received the Summer 2010 issue of Somerset Life. I have been anticipating this one for awhile but due to some postal issues and Border's not having a copy, it took awhile for me to receive it.
But alas, it came and I was delighted to see my article with a featured headline on the front cover!
The wonderful new editor, Christen Olivarez, wrote me a few months back and asked me to write an article based on this previous post featuring my vintage recipe cards.
It is funny how things work out in life...as I was certain that post would go by unnoticed by most when I first wrote it. And then it inspired an entire magazine article, who knew?
You can find my article on page 82, where I share how I acquired these vintage cards and what I have done with them, as well as some inspiration for your own recipes to share with others.
I am a firm believer that in today's fast paced life, a home cooked meal with friends and family is so important. And when the basic act of cooking it together is shared, special memories can be made. I know that we all get busy and live in a society of instant gratification, so taking the time to prepare food and allow others to "help" can seem daunting, but it is the lessons learned and time shared here that will be treasured forever.
At least...in my humble opinion...
I was delighted to see that my article inspired a new challenge for readers...
You can share with them your own ideas for recipe cards, and if you do, I would love to see what you come up with!
{If you are interested in purchasing a set of the recipe cards, I still have several available and you can find them in my Etsy shop by clicking here.}
In the same issue, I was also featured in the article 'Simply Add a Button'...
It was based around embellishing packages with that little 'extra something' and just goes to prove that even the smallest of details {ie: a button} can have a big impact. Who would have thought by embellishing a previous box I sent into them, would result in a little spotlight?
And...I am honored to have three of my photographs featured in their Miscellany section! It truly has been 'a summer in Somerset'...
Some other events of the summer, I have joined this century and finally got myself on Facebook.
I know, I know...but I wasn't a 'fan' of it previously.
Since then I have found it can be enjoyable place to catch up with old friends/relatives...and keep in touch with people. I even created a little 'Alice W.' fan page for all of you, so that you can keep up to date with all of my shops and happenings if you are so inclined.
And some other big news of the summer...
Joshua and I are purchasing a home!
Finally, after a couple of months of looking we found the right one for us. We have already had the home inspection, applied for our mortgage, etc. So now we are just waiting and hoping it all goes fine as we wait for the closing date, which falls in the middle of August.
And then I will really be busy! Packing, moving, cleaning...and eventually my favorite: decorating my very own place.
I simply cannot wait. I am already looking at paint colors, scouring magazines for inspiration and dreaming of how I will make it my very own home sweet home.
Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to check up on me this summer. I really appreciate all of your friendship and love!
Wishing you all a wonderful August...
Till next time,
