Tales of a Tumbleweed

A collection of the adventures of two gypsies, three dogs and an odd shop. These are the tales of a Tumbleweed.

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It's Not Goodbye

Maybe it's been obvious. Maybe it hasn't. I don't love blogging anymore. I can't explain what exactly has changed, but I can say that I feel frustrated and sad when I think about blogging. I feel...

Feb 6, 2013 Like

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Pink

Doug got me these pretty carnations a few nights ago. I made raspberry macarons.Valentines day is coming. I got this card from My Zoetrope.Packing up orders from our shop and our sample sale and...

Jan 31, 2013 Like

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Travels & Trip-ups: Turkey

Hagia Sophia, Photo credit: Margaret Pate Pattern in cobblestone path, Photo credit: Margaret Pate Dome Madness, Photo Credit: Margaret PateEver since I worked in the fashion industry, I've...

Jan 30, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Way back in 2010, I worked my last gig as a tour manager for indie band Suckers from Brooklyn. The band, composed of good friends to acquaintances of mine, hooked me into tagging along with them as...

Jan 29, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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3/52 Beca's 52 Pies Project

My 3rd pie in my 52 pies project is Lemon Meringue. I only made lemon meringue because my awesome rad friend Amy sent me a bottle of preserved lemon syrup from Morris Kitchen in Brooklyn, and I kid...

Jan 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Keep On Pushin'

Last year when Doug injured himself skating in Louisville, it turned into a 6 month long battle with an infection of his blood. Multiple hospital visits, thousands of dollars (which we're still...

Jan 27, 2013 Like

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A Hermit's Day

1. Paying bills and drinking coffee 2. Sanding sunglasses 3. A yawning kitten 4. My bouquet from Maggie Pate's wedding. 5. Local coffee 6. A semi clean living room 7. Subway (we're going on week 2...

Jan 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Maggie's 3/52 Forge

I grew up often resenting my Southern upbringing. Perhaps it was my neon naive heart that found its old time ways stagnant and regressive and suppressing. I longed for big cities and foreign...

Jan 25, 2013 Like

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Valentines Day Small Business Gift Guide for Him and Her

We love gift guides. It's like window shopping, but in your pj's. And we always discover new shops and new awesome items along the way. Since Valentines Day is just around the corner, here are a...

Jan 20, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Buttercream - A How-To for You

Buttercream! Buttercream! My favorite 11 letter word. It's this magical thing that goes on cakes and cupcakes and cookie sandwiches and french macarons. It can make or break your dessert. Really,...

Jan 18, 2013 Like 8 people like this

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Florida - After the Silence

I have consciously disconnected myself from blogging these past few weeks. I didn't know what to say, or how to say it. I felt uninspired. Mostly because I feel like the internet has become so...

Jan 17, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Maggie's Forge 52: 2/52

It takes great effort for me to sit and be still. The stillness I refer to is inner quietness. Meditating is something that requires great effort on my part because I am constantly thinking....

Jan 16, 2013 Like

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gods...gems...gen esis...giveaway

Janus, the two-faced Roman god, represents new beginnings and transitions. His two heads metaphorically represent him peering into the future and past while he is often associated with bridges,...

Jan 7, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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What Beca Wore - Hello Hello

I haven't done an outfit post in aggggggges. Mostly because I have been on vacation and spending a lot of time in pj's. But today, I put on real clothes, and let Doug take some photos of my silly...

Jan 7, 2013 Like

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M+E: Food & Fun

Zach's Vinyl Collection Photo by Jaime Smialek of Our Ampersand Photography Days and weeks before you get married, every person you run into will ask if you are excited about the big day or jumping...

Jan 4, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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M+E: Dress & Decor

Photo by Jaime Smialek of Our Ampersand PhotographyMy experience wedding dress shopping was a little lack luster. Tradition demands that a Southern bride be in a glamorous ball gown. Well that...

Jan 4, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Beca's 52 Pies Project 1/52

Soooooo excited about this! Since I have been meaning to do a year long project (just like everyone else in the blog-world) but I can not commit to a 365 project (I'm just too busy!) I thought a 52...

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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Thoughts on Year 2

This is the year we celebrate 2 years of business. It is the year we focus on being organized. It is the year we take risks and shout from the rooftops that we exist and we are serious and we are...

Jan 3, 2013 Like

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M+E: Beginnings

Snow beginning to gather on the ground with Eric and I in the background Photo by Jaime Smialek of Our Ampersand Photography I realize I've been MIA from the blog. December was pretty hectic for...

Jan 3, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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A New Year

Happy almost 2013, y'all! We're so excited to start a new year. It's just fun to get excited for changes and improvements and more of the things we love. Doug and I are staying in, making fondue,...

Dec 31, 2012 Like

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A Tumbleweed Tutorial - French Macarons

{Before I begin this tutorial I have been working on for ages, I want to add a disclaimer. I have been making french macarons for about 2 years. I worked in bakeries for years before I even...

Dec 29, 2012 Like 9 people like this

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The Time has Come

2013 is going to be our year, I just know it! And after mulling over the pros and cons of it, we have decided to open up a small amount of spots for sponsorship! As a small business owner myself, I...

Dec 26, 2012 Like

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What the Heck is in my Bag?

My really rad friend Alexz of Bird Trouble sent me a gift yesterday, and I instantly transferred everything from my amazing Kinship Press tote into this because I love nothing more than a new bag....

Dec 22, 2012 Like

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Polaroid Prim: The Homebody Mountaineer

If you are notorious for staying at home then we can be friends. Sadly, we probably won't meet because I stay at home. My stay at home wear is so not impressive. In fact, I might even look like a...

Dec 18, 2012 Like

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Creme Brulee + Winner Announced + More

I am a purist when it comes to Creme Brulee. It is meant to be simple - egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, cream. Why try and fix something that isn't broken? Really. And despite whatever misconceptions you...

Dec 18, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Christmas Memories in the Making

Today has been sad. I have been watching the news while I worked and it's such a tragedy when babies are ripped away from their families because some maniac does what he does. I know that's the...

Dec 15, 2012 Like

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2013 Coffee and Tea Exchange - Sign up and Info

Who doesn't love trying a new coffee or tea? I mean, unless you hate coffee and tea, then probably not so much at all. BUT, if you love trying new coffee or tea, this is the thing for you. Maggie...

Dec 14, 2012 Like

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Ultimate End of the Year Giveaway

2012 has been a great fucking year. We're stoked, on everything! On business! On blogging! On life. And to say thank you, from Doug, Maggie Pate, me and our crew, we wanted to offer pretty much the...

Dec 13, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Some Thoughts on Feedback

{via Emily McDowell } We have been selling on etsy since early 2009. Our original shop is closed now, because we opened up the Tumbleweeds Handcraft shop August 27th, 2010 selling vintage and...

Dec 10, 2012 Like 4 people like this

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Tales of a Tumbleweed

It's Not Goodbye

Pink

Travels & Trip-ups: Turkey

Obsession: Mociun

3/52 Beca's 52 Pies Project

Keep On Pushin'

A Hermit's Day

Maggie's 3/52 Forge

Valentines Day Small Business Gift Guide for Him and Her

Buttercream - A How-To for You

Florida - After the Silence

Maggie's Forge 52: 2/52

gods...gems...gen esis...giveaway

What Beca Wore - Hello Hello

M+E: Food & Fun

M+E: Dress & Decor

Beca's 52 Pies Project 1/52

Thoughts on Year 2

M+E: Beginnings

A New Year

A Tumbleweed Tutorial - French Macarons

The Time has Come

What the Heck is in my Bag?

Polaroid Prim: The Homebody Mountaineer

Creme Brulee + Winner Announced + More

Christmas Memories in the Making

2013 Coffee and Tea Exchange - Sign up and Info

Ultimate End of the Year Giveaway

Some Thoughts on Feedback

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