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2014 ETSY SWAP LINK UP

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

I participated in an Etsy Swap hosted by Amy and Meg this past month and it was such a fun experience. If you're not familiar with how it works, think secret santa for Etsy lovers. Intrigued right? You're secretly assigned one person and are responsible for sending that person an Etsy gift after learning about them via social media. And of course, someone is assigned your name, as well. It is just one grand mix of etsy gifts delivered throughout the country. This was my first time participating in the swap and it was such a fun process to pick out goodies and of course, find that mysterious box land in your mailbox. :)

A link-up opened up last week for all participants to share their gifts (I know, I know I'm late) so others can look at gifts and discover new etsy shops!

Amy, a blogger-friend and swap founder, was the lovely lady who received my name. I know, lucky me. :) She sent me a handful of cute goods including homemade lip balm, a journal, paper goods -- and because she just knows me -- a mason jar of her favorite local coffee. YES. I've already put some of the items in place and I'm just waiting to break out the coffee this weekend. :) Take a peek.

If you want to learn more about the shops of the gifts above, what other participants received, or how you can get involved in the swap next year, check this link-up here. Cheers!

COFFEE & HONEYCOMB'S BEST OF 2013

Sunday, January 5, 2014

2013 was not only a great year for me personally, but also for this Coffee & Honeycomb. We changed platforms (twice) until we found a comfortable home here on blogspot, doubled readership, discovered sponsors, and made blog friends. (:

Here are some of my favorite posts from 2013:

january:
the one about florence
verona 101

february:
finding a church
what i wore to paris
learning lessons

may:
pay it forward

june:
look book: maxi skirt
a beautiful god
look book : emerald green

july:
journaling
ten things

august:
more love letters
free desktop
minibooks

september:
workspace
closet
throwback to summer

october:
fall diy
sin runs deep
small miracles

november:
confessions of a blogger tag
coffee date

december:
it's okay to not be superhuman
christmas inspiration

Lastly, I wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you to my readers. (: It always brightens my day to hear from you all and I'm always left so encouraged by your sweet words and support! Looking forward to another great year with y'all!

HAPPY NOVEMBER

Friday, November 1, 2013

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HAPPY NOVEMBER, EVERYBODY.
It is the first day of the month that is filled with thanks, loved ones, and food that makes you fall into deep sleeps. Just wanted to welcome in the new month and tie up loose ends of October with you...

In October, we (attempted) to talk about "belovedness" for thirty one days. Although there are not 31 posts, you can find them all here.

GOALS:
- Participate in #shereadstruth
- Begin new blog projects. (I'm really excited for this one. Hint: guest posts + sponsorships)
- Take better care of my body.
- Cut out carbs and look for changes.
- Practice grace daily.
- Sleep before 1 a.m.
- Don't skip class.
- Say "thank you" frequently. (:

HOUSEKEEPING:
Please note the right side bar to see the addition of new friends and sponsors of Coffee & Honeycomb. Be sure to check out their blogs and give them some love. (:

xoxo.

THE BLOGGER'S DIGEST BLOG HOP

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

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Hi and welcome to The Blogger's Digest!

The Blogger's Digest is a place for bloggers to share their latest {or greatest} posts and build connections with other bloggers. You can also share your blog's social media links so we can all follow along! To get the most out of a blog hop, it's encouraged to stop by and visit others' blogs and let them know you were there.
Our Co-Hosts This Month

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If you are interested in being put on the list as a co-host, email me: piganddac {at} live {dot} com Last Week's Highlights photo highlights_zps88bdd154.jpg

1. Play-doh Excitement - Delineate Your Dwelling

2. Stop Solider Suicide - Happily Ever After

3. 6 Words to Say to Your Child - Baby for Scale

4. Painted Pumpkins & Fall Décor - Windgate Lane

5. Everything You Need to Make Your Own Fall Wreath - Crafty Chelsea

Let's get this party started! How to join along:

Submit a post from your blog. It can be about anything!
Share your social media links so we can follow along with your blog
Connect with other bloggers and follow those who follow you!
If you "like" someone's Facebook page, leave them a message with the link to your page if you'd like a follow back, otherwise they won't be able to find your fan page.
Link back to the blog hop in whatever way you feel most comfortable - the more people who join along, the better for all of us!

An InLinkz Link-up

Illustrator 101: Chevron

Sunday, July 21, 2013

I am a design [noob]. However, I'd like to change that! (: Today was step one.

Like the chevron? I learned how through this quick and simple tutorial. If you click on the photo, it will take you directly to the link where I learned how. You should definitely try it, I promise it's dummy-proof.

And the gradient? That was all me. ;) Once I covered my artboard with the chevron pattern, I changed the opacity of lines in pairs, starting from 50% all the way to 100%. (So, all lines are the same color, the top two lines are just of it as 50% opacity, and the bottom lines are the true colors, 100%).

Depending on your pattern and design, this will change, but it's the same idea. Then I pasted some text on it to tell a narrative. This is my simple and lazy way to begin documenting my beginner design story... And I'd love to hear yours, too!

Are you an Adobe user? Whether it be a beginner or pro, I'd love to check our your work, too. Share below! :)

Cheers!

Happy News

Sunday, November 4, 2012

My two favorite bloggers, Elise from elisejoy and Elsie from a beautiful mess, have partnered up together to create an e-course on blogging.

I was really excited to hear the news. It's like hearing for the first time that messy buns are in style. Or that you can buy nutella and crackers together. Or that it's not just you that doesn't shave during the fall. It's every girl.

Do you know what feeling I'm talking about. Pure freaking happiness.

But really, if I want to be serious about this whole blogging thing, I should take a quick tip from the pros and my source of inspiration, right? Maybe I'll check it out.

Here's a link to it if you're interested in learning more about it. http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/11/blog-design-love-e-course.html