: make new friends! :

happy tuesday!

its suppose to be 65* today!!

you knooooow i will be on my bike today ;)

lets talk about friends in the blog world.

i think making 'blog' connections is SO important!

so, today i have two things for you.

and interview & a great blog post.

first up : meet karen!!

[karen and i have been real-life friends for 8 years!]

[we went to college together & both live here in the cities!]

she recently started blogging & i am SO excited to have her here today!

i am wearing fake grillz, which is why i look like my lips are busted ;)

here we go : 

1) who are you/where can we find you/what do you do?

 I'm Karen and I live in Minnesota.  When I'm not working I do lots of crafts, explore the city and forest, and go to shows!

I blog and write about crafts, nature, cooking, crafts, music and things I love!

I also run an Etsy shop where I crochet, bead, and sew accessories.

I'm also on Pinterest (a lot!)

2) tell us a few of your fave sites/blogs/places to find inspiration?

I find inspiration in nature,  lurking blogs & browsing Etsy and Pinterest (of course!).  

I just find it to be a great way to organize all the things I want to do and get new ideas from people. 

Blogs I love : 

:dianapantz: 

KRISTA HEINITZ  

Me! MaDonna!  

♥elycia   

The Dainty Squid  

Delightfully Tacky   

.PhotoSho.  

 [be sure to check out these blogs & find some new inspiration!]

3) what makes you smile?

My students, family, music, my boyfriend, kitties, flowers, a good beer.

4) best advice you can give someone who wants to create a handmade life?

"Decide what to be and go be it."

-The Avett Brothers

Help others but don't forget yourself.

owl headband

5) where else can we find you?

 blog // shop // pinterest 

and while we are talking about meeting new friends ; 

head over to my post on revolutionizeher today. i am sharing about simple steps that can boost your readership & make you a better 'blog-friend.'

enjoy the weather & watch out for bikers!!