the duke spirit

this song is stuck in my head.  the step and the walk by the duke spirit.

r.i.p.

rest in peace?

farewell?

nothing seems fitting.

i've been trying to write this post for a couple of days now but the words aren't coming to me.

my grandfather passed away this monday, august 29th.

n. clayton lee - october 10, 1919 - august 29th, 2011

frankly i'm still shocked.  i mean, i knew this day would come eventually but it doesn't change the fact that it was shocking.

i'm lucky.  i had him around for 36 years of my life.  and he lived a long 91 years, almost 92.  and 91.5 of them were healthy.

he was the nicest man you could possibly imagine and would do anything for anyone.  he loved my grandmother (also named caroline) unconditionally for their 66+ years of marriage.  he was beyond proud of his children - my mom martha, my uncle scott and my aunt patsy.  and he was super sweet to his 6 grandchildren - my sister lee, myself, jordan, aria, hunter and dillon.

i still can't imagine not seeing him on birthdays, holidays and just-because days.

my grandparents

my grandfather, great-grandmother, my mom, uncle & aunt

my grandfather, my mom, uncle & aunt

grandfather

grandfather

my grandparents at my parent's wedding - 1970

my grandfather & my mom at his 90th birthday party

i'm grateful for the time i did have with him but i wish i had more.  isn't that always the case though...

i guess i'll just say goodbye for now...  you will be missed but never, for one second, forgotten.

song obsession

i heard this song on satellite radio weeks ago and it's been stuck in my head.  finally went to find it.  here it is....  lana del rey "video games".

you're welcome.

help?

after putting this off for, well, years, i'm looking for someone to help with designing a logo and overhauling my blog/website.

you didn't think this was the final look, did you?

child please.

i have better taste than this.  i just haven't found the patience/time to do it for myself.

so, if you know someone who is good, hit me up.

but please only send me people with good taste.  < ======  super important.

thanks!

email to ===>  info [at] element75 [dot] com

i'm back....again.

ok, so i realize i've been m.i.a. again.  i've been taking a bit of a summer breather and reassessing where i want to take this blog.

i know you've been impatiently watching tumbleweeds blow across my blog.  i get it.  it makes you sad and all.

i swear to do better so no tears, okay?

smooches to all who've been waiting with baited breath for my super meaningful words.

xoxo,
me

i'm back...

for the last 24+ hours i've been trying to put into words how i spent my weekend.

sadly, i do not think the words i have can do it justice.

i participated in an ace camp with erin loechner titled 'living a fulfilled life of creativity'.

i stumbled upon the workshop info a while ago and with slight hesitation signed up immediately.  normally i ponder, dread, go back and forth, and then eventually forget about something until the date has passed.  but i bit the bullet and signed up.  that was a big step for me because let's be real, i quit most things i start.

but something about it made me sign up.  it was probably the fact that erin was teaching it.  she's a sassy, petite little ball of sunshine with the biggest heart you'll ever find.  she's totally the one you want to be your bff, your maid of honor or the one around when you break up with your d-bag boyfriend.  but mostly she's full of inspiration and lots of ideas.  she'll be your cheerleader or your ass kicker, whichever you need.   or both perhaps?

besides erin, i met some of the most amazing people i have ever met in my life.  like, friends for life people.  getting to know them and gaining insight into their lives is something i will always take with me.

the group (from ace camp's fb page)

that is all for now but i will update more later.....thank you ladies!

bull city craft 2011 etsy craft party

i've (element75) decided to participate in the 2011 etsy craft party being held at bull city craft in durham, nc this year.  since i'll be here and all.

it's an event being held on friday, june 10th from 4 - 8pm in cities all around the world where crafters/artists get together and sell their wares.

i will be selling a mixture of my hardware and bead/stone jewelry along with other artists in the area.

come out and support local art!  there will also be live music by grammy-nominated singer kate mcgarry and keith ganz and FREE FOOD (!) provided by local chef, reda boustani.


bull city craft is an arts boutique and craft lounge with a local, eco-friendly focus.


event details:
etsy craft party @ bull city craft
friday, june 10th from 4 - 8pm  
2501 university drive
durham, nc
919.419.0800
go here for directions