Posts Tagged ‘Jen Lemen’

Small is Beautiful

December 28th, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Small is Beautiful

Over 500 passionate bloggers have signed the Small is Beautiful Manifesto. The manifesto and the image above were created by Jen Lemen and Rachelle Mee-Chapman (Magpie Girl).

The Small is Beautiful Manifesto

We believe stories are valuable, no matter how many people read them.
We believe following your passion is more important that watching your site
meter.
We believe in the handmade, the first try, the small start, and the good
effort.
We believe that small is beautiful.

Won’t you join our tiny revolution?

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The bloggers who have signed the manifesto are such an incredibly diverse group of individuals. When visiting the manifesto’s site, you can’t help but click on some of the amazing links. Over time, I have visited about 100 of the growing group of blogs. Yet, I can’t even narrow that 100 down to about 10 to share. So I did what any blogger does when numbers get in the way — visited my friend, random.org. I used the random number generator to select 10 blogs to share with you! I hope you enjoy this little selection of blog gems and visit the manifesto site for even more fabulous blogs. Remember, Small is Beautiful!

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Monday Inspiration

February 16th, 2009 | 8 Comments »

"Ellie in Blue" by Melissa

"Ellie in Blue" by Melissa

I just walked into my apartment after a day of travel. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s Monday and not Sunday. It feels like Sunday today. I’m unpacking and getting organized for the week — two things that leave me feeling absolutely overwhelmed! So I decided it was time to write my wonderful Monday blog post that always makes the day a bit sweeter :).

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Every single moment you are writing the story of your life. — Christine Mason Miller

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*Jen Lemen* — incredibly inspiring individual, currently documenting a photo-journalism project on Shutter Sisters (read more at link below)

Jen’s Blog

*Russell + Hazel Chicklet Adhesive Notes* — Love color, little sticky notes, and obsessed with fun office products? Check these out!!

Image from Simplify101

Image from Simplify101

*Sweet + Simple Blogs*

–> Melissa Loves

Melissa could not be a sweeter person! Her blog is amazing as well as her handmade jewelery :). I just received my first piece, Little Ellie, and will not take her off. You can see Melissa’s jewelery at her Etsy Store: Acts of Kindness. The image at the top of this post is the piece I got from Melissa!

–> When I Grow Up

I recently discovered Michelle’s blog and am hooked. It’s full of inspiration :).

*Be Creative*

–> Polyvore

Create your own online inspiration board/collages without any software! It’s a lot of fun (… quick + super easy too!). If you create something, please share!!

"Happy simply.." (created by Opptini on Polyvore)

"Happy simply.." (created by Opptini on Polyvore)

• • • {Squam?} • • •

Is anyone going to Squam (Art Workshops)? It’s so close to me and there are going to be so many incredible people there… would love to know if anyone is planning on going or would like to go!!