tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275986032024-03-18T23:41:53.258-06:00Elegance. Redefined.A personal peek into the life of the girlie girl behind Divine Papers...Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-70935164560855756812008-05-05T08:38:00.002-06:002008-05-17T09:55:22.390-06:00New Blog, Y'allCheck out my new bloggity home:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.delaneygates.typepad.com/">I'm Typepadding-It!</a>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-13231613714462883152007-06-30T17:40:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:23.508-06:00iHappy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1X4d89dKCiPOwOOjwXHAvRzBbHG-1Be7-Y7lqGoyTs0D29T8OlUr_ZzbLsm9p0ejvi7nZE1MK0s827bXTgIpKNcRY1CidUovK0TKAtjO9dgBv2hLH3G7-hYSgbYNZfAEOX3W/s1600-h/DSCF7396.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5082006455320153714" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1X4d89dKCiPOwOOjwXHAvRzBbHG-1Be7-Y7lqGoyTs0D29T8OlUr_ZzbLsm9p0ejvi7nZE1MK0s827bXTgIpKNcRY1CidUovK0TKAtjO9dgBv2hLH3G7-hYSgbYNZfAEOX3W/s320/DSCF7396.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Yep.<br />I'm a happy girl.<br />Usually I'm not a techo-gadgety-obsessed-nerd, but I'll tell you what, whenever this thing hit the media months ago, I fell in love. (Similarly to the way I fell in love with the Dodge Charger whenever I saw one of those for the first time on the street. Took my breath away. Isn't that weird? I'm so not a car person, but I dream about one day owning a Charger...)<br /><br />Isn't it strange how some things unexpectedly grab us at times?Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-53458514034885939432007-06-25T18:54:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:23.822-06:00Party on!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mnFfaqD7o_Saxsrqov9_XavFwcjPIEW7vAni55ldEljGtL25gOPOLH9eeIKI-RAgRFqiO2rcPlRzzWB0r3xuHLk4UnOndXx6HWAxqEKmpVy4hQLHez_MPguguDDH-sgouhyv/s1600-h/DSCF7369.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5080170406252288210" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mnFfaqD7o_Saxsrqov9_XavFwcjPIEW7vAni55ldEljGtL25gOPOLH9eeIKI-RAgRFqiO2rcPlRzzWB0r3xuHLk4UnOndXx6HWAxqEKmpVy4hQLHez_MPguguDDH-sgouhyv/s400/DSCF7369.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsX_TppBoG8H6oxiVejoLYxU2Q6566vlD-YFE4gI2Lq_dEi9If29c87an1WP56eyGoi3NeYF4p-oPpkR0ZX6oJHMvIUWLJkMDL7yctoSYZcEs_XmL2jYhPWDmentiIOUTwsrVU/s1600-h/DSCF7373.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5080170419137190114" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsX_TppBoG8H6oxiVejoLYxU2Q6566vlD-YFE4gI2Lq_dEi9If29c87an1WP56eyGoi3NeYF4p-oPpkR0ZX6oJHMvIUWLJkMDL7yctoSYZcEs_XmL2jYhPWDmentiIOUTwsrVU/s400/DSCF7373.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>So, I thought I'd try my hand at making a regular sized party hat, rather than the Mr. Potato Head size I attempted first... The "leaves" are actually made from the insulator around today's Starbucks Peppermint Mocha.... Such fun. You know, I think I finally found my "trademark"... I really like the whimsical look of black and white next to color, as seen here. What's your trademark? Do you find yourself reaching toward a favorite thing each time you go to create? Is there a technique you lean toward? Something that differentiates your work from that of others? Do you think it's important to have a trademark? Hmmm... Things to ponder...</div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-77019251244292592322007-06-23T20:36:00.001-06:002008-12-11T20:04:24.430-06:00Get Carded...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8dgX0gvDZupJkjPCCN4XY3DLVCnx80sdOXeIYhCF1Yqpqk2uKS9olXMH-t5zf0T_K2vvhmyLIaQN8UJ-icpctaTDd9apgYI3bi9b0Ah4kNcNRwYgjN83_KLZ1vn6TxbCxkoC/s1600-h/DSCF7285.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079456161780897970" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8dgX0gvDZupJkjPCCN4XY3DLVCnx80sdOXeIYhCF1Yqpqk2uKS9olXMH-t5zf0T_K2vvhmyLIaQN8UJ-icpctaTDd9apgYI3bi9b0Ah4kNcNRwYgjN83_KLZ1vn6TxbCxkoC/s400/DSCF7285.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCj4hdpM8tM4u5ssO7njWV660V_wCiEp60Gk3nGbSGGpqL56327FSRXPsDVAgm5fJZdxrKbfeuE28YwQ-scB7kvD4ob0ybXSwua8C57rkQd9Sb4Xl4pl6eX3Ys5QFJ5yyJjcW/s1600-h/DSCF7280.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079456161780897986" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCj4hdpM8tM4u5ssO7njWV660V_wCiEp60Gk3nGbSGGpqL56327FSRXPsDVAgm5fJZdxrKbfeuE28YwQ-scB7kvD4ob0ybXSwua8C57rkQd9Sb4Xl4pl6eX3Ys5QFJ5yyJjcW/s400/DSCF7280.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgNl1FlkSv9_6FRv5VkU44BT8e4hDdZKuLdwwekncj-ehFzFsvRL3Dy4JhCzSEwXN21NCW7QZVWkE9mq-scoi8okBy9-hqKFMQtkBBr2ondZY6meXsi5fUndJS3RO2QK-lfVh/s1600-h/DSCF7300.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079455057974302882" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgNl1FlkSv9_6FRv5VkU44BT8e4hDdZKuLdwwekncj-ehFzFsvRL3Dy4JhCzSEwXN21NCW7QZVWkE9mq-scoi8okBy9-hqKFMQtkBBr2ondZY6meXsi5fUndJS3RO2QK-lfVh/s400/DSCF7300.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="left">Hope y'all had a happy Saturday!</div><br /><div align="left">Just a few photos of what I did today...</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">XO,</div><br /><div align="left">Delaney</div><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div></div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-63316667219499209722007-06-21T09:53:00.001-06:002008-12-11T20:04:24.816-06:00Simply, the unexpected...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ReGfIANBkjTpXvAgWCUz6kEjz8ywnXulMjm2FJhbvKLpO7G-sx9LVUn52AcW_K03GWOZszDHxbe-IdhfN5OsvVr_wBE0AHvBXGQg62eo5Yn4Wl35MwtM389f7zOmozPQ3PJN/s1600-h/BHG+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078546500592506930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ReGfIANBkjTpXvAgWCUz6kEjz8ywnXulMjm2FJhbvKLpO7G-sx9LVUn52AcW_K03GWOZszDHxbe-IdhfN5OsvVr_wBE0AHvBXGQg62eo5Yn4Wl35MwtM389f7zOmozPQ3PJN/s400/BHG+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGcooo_Aiwzd70Lw8mmLQjLL4lFkhJJaSqCTTxAb4dhMBeRizafFpoB6wDUzuK08KYezJWYA3mQzWN2rkG4-dzAzLJYwcBzw_QyEnnQM5kLxIQueA0qmo5FF7VkSdc9laEbWu/s1600-h/BHG+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5078546504887474242" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrGcooo_Aiwzd70Lw8mmLQjLL4lFkhJJaSqCTTxAb4dhMBeRizafFpoB6wDUzuK08KYezJWYA3mQzWN2rkG4-dzAzLJYwcBzw_QyEnnQM5kLxIQueA0qmo5FF7VkSdc9laEbWu/s400/BHG+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A beautiful frame can make even the most simple things look spectacular, don't you think? I had so much fun creating this little piece. It makes me happy to look at it... I just love framing unexpected things like this. It adds a bit of whimsy to one's home... Now, I must hunt for a place to hang it...<br /><br />P.S. I was so excited to see that this project was featured at the top of the <a href="http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Two Peas in a Bucket</span> </a>gallery today! Made my day. :)Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-83224450254043985662007-06-19T10:19:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:25.584-06:00Sorry ladies... He's taken...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVCAcl0Iy1V6UHN95TuVge-1tlAdSp72nAzj11CZk0VPpSh2cC1Wxf9szjozVWTkFo1gNDMo78TEzHIZQ7mOAA1FEkXE-JuzARLBjHJHTuL9-cAW_cmvx8dLtNFsQxFFJ5xk-/s1600-h/DSCF7230.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5077812945948153858" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVCAcl0Iy1V6UHN95TuVge-1tlAdSp72nAzj11CZk0VPpSh2cC1Wxf9szjozVWTkFo1gNDMo78TEzHIZQ7mOAA1FEkXE-JuzARLBjHJHTuL9-cAW_cmvx8dLtNFsQxFFJ5xk-/s400/DSCF7230.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD77a9SuI9iGX6YVl-oxFw7Fkg9OJB0RwjKg0EVgdZcFSH0bHRdlNVfiX3PNKcubduSRA9MM5ZKXjQOedFCA82VAAMeLwg22DjTJ9p_V7BzaL-Nd08Jsd32c2LZEFlzy6F2moa/s1600-h/DSCF7234.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5077812950243121170" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD77a9SuI9iGX6YVl-oxFw7Fkg9OJB0RwjKg0EVgdZcFSH0bHRdlNVfiX3PNKcubduSRA9MM5ZKXjQOedFCA82VAAMeLwg22DjTJ9p_V7BzaL-Nd08Jsd32c2LZEFlzy6F2moa/s400/DSCF7234.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9O8QyK4Gqjl6q954ntRYfdOdNKBUpMbMXGTBguCbSVUHhIPJL2aY7CHo5Itw4AA_d2__iay8-dY5mJy31SQtbOcnqXoW4gD0sJ2Vb0Kjou27lnZJ9bQtDkAYDLfQYyKuwQG33/s1600-h/DSCF7249.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5077812950243121186" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9O8QyK4Gqjl6q954ntRYfdOdNKBUpMbMXGTBguCbSVUHhIPJL2aY7CHo5Itw4AA_d2__iay8-dY5mJy31SQtbOcnqXoW4gD0sJ2Vb0Kjou27lnZJ9bQtDkAYDLfQYyKuwQG33/s400/DSCF7249.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Yep.</div><div>Mr. P.</div><div>Completely taken.</div><div>By my son.</div><div>A birthday gift.</div><div>A Transformer Potato Head.</div><div>I thought he looked better with his new hat instead of his helmet though.</div><div>So, for the sake of the photo, we switched.</div><div>My first attempt at hat making.</div><div>I thought I'd start small.</div><div>The last photo is my son's hat.</div><div>He made it himself.</div><div>I see he's partial to my new Martha Stewart punch as well. :)</div><div>That and some crazy cut rectangles. </div><div>A little Scenic Route.</div><div>A little Amy Butler.</div><div>He has good taste for a four year old rough and tumble boy.</div><div>He wore it while we painted on the sidewalk this morning.</div><div>Fun times.</div><div></div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-33609525180863034372007-06-18T22:23:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:25.726-06:00Who would have known?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7lgt3PyTKF0bonBVVUpjUoOSTGejs3atTsIe4We1xODaEiYvxTscyNfF-z9kfu1eYg2Xc5hVN0WKbZ1RcREJs0O7-SzUYREqdc-qUMaiJoHKOXByJuUVy9YvKwaZ7Mq-YgA2/s1600-h/Fast+and+Fabulous.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5077626561547376626" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7lgt3PyTKF0bonBVVUpjUoOSTGejs3atTsIe4We1xODaEiYvxTscyNfF-z9kfu1eYg2Xc5hVN0WKbZ1RcREJs0O7-SzUYREqdc-qUMaiJoHKOXByJuUVy9YvKwaZ7Mq-YgA2/s400/Fast+and+Fabulous.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Who would have known that four years could have gone by so quickly?<br />Silly boy.<br />Night all.Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-61410302153733536152007-06-17T16:46:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:25.879-06:00Simply Chic<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpOEr0AwCFsS3qNYmQydsaNEMTAp0pyJWTP9DDc8Q0QYYi9Cxy5hda8pxbp6jG-dTabdWBm1uYOS-NZDhKuRjWYU1fKUA_q32koNfT6PE-HehP3Pw45eNZ9CR-dFxDPfw5fgu/s1600-h/DSCF7164.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5077151667013457890" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpOEr0AwCFsS3qNYmQydsaNEMTAp0pyJWTP9DDc8Q0QYYi9Cxy5hda8pxbp6jG-dTabdWBm1uYOS-NZDhKuRjWYU1fKUA_q32koNfT6PE-HehP3Pw45eNZ9CR-dFxDPfw5fgu/s400/DSCF7164.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Finally!</div><div>I used my new fabulous Martha Stewart punch! </div><div>Such a tasteful company. </div><div>I'll never get tired of their stuff.</div><div>Have a happy Father's Day everyone!</div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-54307047268038535342007-06-17T00:04:00.000-06:002007-06-16T23:04:09.019-06:00Tick Tock, Tick TockCheck out <em><a href="http://www.personaldna.com/report.php?k=kFCtpueqDyMcyfy-FG-DDCED-2d6f&u=5d348673f691"><span style="color:#ff6600;">THIS PAGE</span></a></em> if you want to know what<em> really</em> makes me tick...<br /><br />That weird-quiz-inside-my-head-how-in-the-heck-did-they-know-that kind of stuff...<br /><br />Go <em><a href="http://www.personaldna.com/tests.php"><span style="color:#ff6600;">HERE</span></a></em> to do it yourself!<br /><br />What's <em>your</em> personal DNA?<br /><br />(I'm a Considerate Visionary.)<br /><br />Leave a comment & lemme know!Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-19102873126290848092007-06-15T23:26:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:27.357-06:00Let's indulge... 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So if you made it all the way down here without gaining five pounds or running to your pantry for a sweet treat, I totally commend you.</div><div> </div><div>Let's just let our thoughts wrap around these dreamy confections for a moment...</div><div> </div><div>Classy. Chic. Stylish. </div><div> </div><div>And yes.</div><div> </div><div>Utterly and completely edible.</div><div> </div><div>So, in the spirit of living vicariously through one's blog, which ensemble is your favorite?</div><div> </div><div>Snag 'em here, at <a href="http://www.elenis.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Eleni's</span></a>...</div><div> </div><div>Amazing little works of art, aren't they?</div><div></div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-22298449625830243272007-06-15T01:31:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:28.600-06:00Never Enough...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFN0gkAuPg0WGRm1PcaUfnuR28YdX7OO_H5C6NCh7jnHZuo20GAIUwbzyk2fKIdU_CAULVBHbpA59R4MH_WK7cC1ZlC0di6ge6w6OulJ6m8S7vTNO7s0g7ZRKTysATy21krRx/s1600-h/_5238235.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076173724434994914" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFN0gkAuPg0WGRm1PcaUfnuR28YdX7OO_H5C6NCh7jnHZuo20GAIUwbzyk2fKIdU_CAULVBHbpA59R4MH_WK7cC1ZlC0di6ge6w6OulJ6m8S7vTNO7s0g7ZRKTysATy21krRx/s400/_5238235.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgoxXWFMVrm8AHAR-hHdpRk3dgrymEn_xrqh7HkV9F5Oib928m356CKpbf-bdBztR2HXvtPkn5X8ehP94LsDoJaDszgWVw0jtLb2evLmZYqrrEW_9nMbXMLcOQG3bs0449WkjY/s1600-h/_5374410.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076173728729962226" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgoxXWFMVrm8AHAR-hHdpRk3dgrymEn_xrqh7HkV9F5Oib928m356CKpbf-bdBztR2HXvtPkn5X8ehP94LsDoJaDszgWVw0jtLb2evLmZYqrrEW_9nMbXMLcOQG3bs0449WkjY/s400/_5374410.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZmtrXX64ZFTvO8rIytwroZ4-KxPj51j_Hl0gRuM4UU-4b8aazYPBV9rrvCFt66tB9N5cUv9rNN4QNAVpy9zxcN-CeiaXx67WtjYI5st1Nb5Me15foOzvn8erR4rHviMkaj6w6/s1600-h/_5383668.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076173728729962242" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZmtrXX64ZFTvO8rIytwroZ4-KxPj51j_Hl0gRuM4UU-4b8aazYPBV9rrvCFt66tB9N5cUv9rNN4QNAVpy9zxcN-CeiaXx67WtjYI5st1Nb5Me15foOzvn8erR4rHviMkaj6w6/s400/_5383668.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiciPNsMAVkSM93pZQ6o0gttscXRfZp2C7ySZBkFUGnVmsiTzS-JmHQQeKEi_p82iUoUISmVdMetrbSmJFpyVZrSlVGyP5Bi3ABX-fKHbEAx9yg9HTWYvSNAN8_ktIGtfxSJTze/s1600-h/_5413977.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076173728729962258" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiciPNsMAVkSM93pZQ6o0gttscXRfZp2C7ySZBkFUGnVmsiTzS-JmHQQeKEi_p82iUoUISmVdMetrbSmJFpyVZrSlVGyP5Bi3ABX-fKHbEAx9yg9HTWYvSNAN8_ktIGtfxSJTze/s400/_5413977.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzZwBPDbjlVqAKP5lIOHGr6g6Lku0p_tRbXQetb5u-8CytYeG4bE33nLgjk9B6gglGC_VZTFxhvTJm4aPOUZiQREb8bUZAOHWhg6kYqzV1MljGLj6SfRANeC4c9Y2sMeLf6BZ/s1600-h/_5410958.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076173728729962274" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzZwBPDbjlVqAKP5lIOHGr6g6Lku0p_tRbXQetb5u-8CytYeG4bE33nLgjk9B6gglGC_VZTFxhvTJm4aPOUZiQREb8bUZAOHWhg6kYqzV1MljGLj6SfRANeC4c9Y2sMeLf6BZ/s400/_5410958.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div>So, I feel a girl can never have too many black dresses...</div><div> </div><div>If I had the budget, I would totally purchase all of these.</div><div> </div><div>Like, ten minutes ago.</div><div> </div><div>Such fabulous little unique details on each and every one.</div><br /><div>I love them all.</div><div> </div><div>(Especially the last photo of the jacket!)</div><br /><div>From Nordstrom.</div><br /><div></div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-17065167000970420102007-06-15T00:13:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:28.840-06:00First in forever...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtihDzSqgEqKOSiQ_mtI2t0BZaTwviTcKI9vnClxD2HkNKv6CMNwR7ZlnyWt7A5ht7wRjVgdTfdNVuoQQoEJrOsyGLFNrF_XKxcEMWe1Duy-KGv1VQBNo41XPqmKSAVWQJs5vM/s1600-h/DSCF7156.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5076074566525032146" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtihDzSqgEqKOSiQ_mtI2t0BZaTwviTcKI9vnClxD2HkNKv6CMNwR7ZlnyWt7A5ht7wRjVgdTfdNVuoQQoEJrOsyGLFNrF_XKxcEMWe1Duy-KGv1VQBNo41XPqmKSAVWQJs5vM/s400/DSCF7156.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>All right, here is a glimpse of the first actual scrapbooking layout I've completed in FOREVER. It says, "We always knew you were a great grandma. Now, it's official." </div><div></div><div>The lady in the photos is my Grandma Elaine, and the little dude, is my little man in one of my FAVORITE outfits of his- a little sailor suit. </div><div></div><div>(For those of you who kind-of know me but kind-of don't, NO, I didn't have another child! This is just a three year old photo. Lol.)</div><div></div><div>Have a happy evening everyone!</div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-88044117245644212007-06-11T19:32:00.001-06:002008-12-11T20:04:29.238-06:00With this post...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPMOONY2yDDBr7yZrcrzVfs0IB_4bNgU66uea2KAldqqjkGH0ke3_9O8Or8C9How2kn9sSsMUeF-uC-3cVbg_4TmHNrDhjHkmvwJw0tttipzs0b_t_jwHa9rOaudIyVHw_5PS/s1600-h/DSCF7122.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074984937617004226" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPMOONY2yDDBr7yZrcrzVfs0IB_4bNgU66uea2KAldqqjkGH0ke3_9O8Or8C9How2kn9sSsMUeF-uC-3cVbg_4TmHNrDhjHkmvwJw0tttipzs0b_t_jwHa9rOaudIyVHw_5PS/s400/DSCF7122.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Wow.</div><div>Who would have ever imagined I would have a one hundredth blog post?</div><div>I surely wouldn't have.</div><div>I do enjoy writing.</div><div>I must be in the right mood to write though.</div><div>I haven't been lately.</div><div>My mind has been on other things.</div><div>Good things.<br />Funny, the first postings to my blog were lengthy musings about how everyday situations reminded me of a bigger picture...</div><div>My, my posts have gotten shorter, haven't they?</div><div>Ah, well.</div><div>I'll think of something blog-worthy to contemplate on tomorrow...</div><div>So, the name of my blog is <em>Elegance. Redefined...</em></div><div>Let's talk about that, shall we?</div><div>I'm all about timeless, classic elegance, with a modern or whimsical twist. </div><div>Then simplified. </div><div>Nothing too fussy or frilly.</div><div>Nothing too old or distressed looking.</div><div>Nothing too modern.</div><div>Somewhere in the middle.</div><div>A mish-mash of <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Ballard Designs</span></a>, if you will.</div><div>A trendy take on traditional elegance.</div><div>That's me.</div><div>That's my blog.</div><div>And that, my blog friends, was my 100th post.</div><div> </div><div>So, what's your style?</div><div> </div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-58709262881023158412007-06-09T21:50:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:29.386-06:00I've had a thing for...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdyV-6Hjtrv4qBIyTQPvluGwdNTi-s-3gT7ygNkYiom3ts-bDhvlLOI5JZNh7qE6K9yAc-0k3rt0o5afAvsZHJUom4hIwH_UbB4Hnh7Ue6_BC8Pbz7f_VyfldCgZMcJAUeNOd/s1600-h/83631_KC8933.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074278613065307762" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdyV-6Hjtrv4qBIyTQPvluGwdNTi-s-3gT7ygNkYiom3ts-bDhvlLOI5JZNh7qE6K9yAc-0k3rt0o5afAvsZHJUom4hIwH_UbB4Hnh7Ue6_BC8Pbz7f_VyfldCgZMcJAUeNOd/s400/83631_KC8933.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So, lately, I've had a thing for argyle.<br />I only have a moment.<br />Just wanted to share.<br />Sweet dreams everyone! :)Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-79445203498045955552007-06-06T22:21:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:29.563-06:00And two shall become one...<a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/jump.jsp?itemID=16974&itemType=PRODUCT&iSubCat=1719&iMainCat=1715"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073155277253940818" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44n9OC4hECVKxKIdJGnPN1fEaSaxinoGozcFIk67oX7oGuRtO2ef4zuTJw6VFPTiAmJ2T_1RJ6GDx4b6lUnVj1mF2rj4nJ2Cm0gsqhHEwAr-aqSIHhZ51SqSxDA4FZkYFI2b-/s400/740698_whi_frt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This post signifies the end of my other blog, Divine Pick of the Day. From now on, any <em>Divine Picks</em> are going to become <em>Delaney's Picks</em> and they'll all be shown right here. <br />On this blog. <br />So, adjust your bookmarks everyone. <br />You're in for some eye candy here!<br /><br />That being said, isn't this scarf smashing? <br />Oh, I just adore it. <br />I'm really not a scarf person.<br />But I'd like to be.<br />I <em>could</em> be if I owned this.<br />It's linen and silk people.<br />Click on the photo above to check it out at Anthropologie...Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-81305305794652409852007-06-06T13:33:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:29.661-06:00What's left behind...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXR9n6TZceG1UNDIpKroYzFqUoG9aircJEGpHOHVFQYa69KMwQSPJxtfhyphenhyphen3inE0WU8tCDS1GJQhKqdp4t9wISKjQMZQL5QSgg3QKq0r4lbbcvVXbVxvnBPC-oGqDSicGACPuyY/s1600-h/DSCF7151.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073018078818637378" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXR9n6TZceG1UNDIpKroYzFqUoG9aircJEGpHOHVFQYa69KMwQSPJxtfhyphenhyphen3inE0WU8tCDS1GJQhKqdp4t9wISKjQMZQL5QSgg3QKq0r4lbbcvVXbVxvnBPC-oGqDSicGACPuyY/s400/DSCF7151.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The drying paint on my son's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">palette</span> before his nap today.<br />Isn't that the sweetest thing?<br />He's only three. Almost four.<br />I'm teaching him color theory.<br />Gotta love that.Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-71900750583807257932007-06-06T00:22:00.000-06:002007-06-19T11:13:07.028-06:00Wanna know my favorite song?Song Removed By Blog Author... :)Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-14039860104173822882007-06-05T13:08:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:30.030-06:00Backyard playtime...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5gPbqufLGXWa39bMl0eW1qZVe_iL2NdbG-MvQL5WZTsV3ijJ_a2R1mbQT0EomnJdoFPeiRvZMR1w4Rh66rA_6dTsVOSEne6N-pRqHmqEXwnvruIk0OC1OPLVarxOSfF2iIWb/s1600-h/DSCF7138.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5072662949447767570" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5gPbqufLGXWa39bMl0eW1qZVe_iL2NdbG-MvQL5WZTsV3ijJ_a2R1mbQT0EomnJdoFPeiRvZMR1w4Rh66rA_6dTsVOSEne6N-pRqHmqEXwnvruIk0OC1OPLVarxOSfF2iIWb/s400/DSCF7138.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsBP1Ms2-l4T8Cwg1PIDoS9FM9-vHYNAUnVN7T4Jv_9h1PcH76L29pdtaM88F-8eZMtdWV2wr1NIYr7VIKzUgP850UKlsR9_9PXmJZ8Tqz-ToMJ3wc690Z0tg6qprilqaYBbF/s1600-h/DSCF7142.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5072662953742734882" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHsBP1Ms2-l4T8Cwg1PIDoS9FM9-vHYNAUnVN7T4Jv_9h1PcH76L29pdtaM88F-8eZMtdWV2wr1NIYr7VIKzUgP850UKlsR9_9PXmJZ8Tqz-ToMJ3wc690Z0tg6qprilqaYBbF/s400/DSCF7142.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>My son and I were playing ball in our backyard this balmy afternoon when I noticed our neighbors roses creeping over our fence. Thankfully, our neighbor has a greener thumb than I... So, amidst catching and throwing, I grabbed my ever-present camera and attempted several quick photos. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I'm saving my pennies for <a href="http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541160297.htm"><span style="color:#ff9900;">THIS</span></a>. In the meantime though, I'm still making due with my <em>3.2 MP</em> FinePix I bought years ago... My birthday<em> is</em> coming up though...</div><div> </div><div>*grin*</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-27613725557184895162007-06-03T13:42:00.001-06:002008-12-11T20:04:30.172-06:00Yet another haiku...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUaDbuBbbtTYpoJBk1QW-QA-bY3yyE4wFMEqEtCMD6_1txje4191TiUMnF5evgzcObec_xf3T-TvH9qNpGUtFlvQz2_AdFty40xqSjbxyOB_2PI4QxiDaJtIXA1S6GwWdLt2d/s1600-h/inside+the+carwash.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5071925872880968674" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUaDbuBbbtTYpoJBk1QW-QA-bY3yyE4wFMEqEtCMD6_1txje4191TiUMnF5evgzcObec_xf3T-TvH9qNpGUtFlvQz2_AdFty40xqSjbxyOB_2PI4QxiDaJtIXA1S6GwWdLt2d/s400/inside+the+carwash.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-60055971259314509322007-05-31T09:07:00.000-06:002007-06-01T08:11:44.899-06:00Pretty please?All right ladies and gentlemen, I need your help.<br />Yes, <em>you.</em><br />Please go to this site:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shopdelaney.com">www.shopdelaney.com</a><br /><br />and tell me how it loads for you.<br />Does it load too slowly?<br />Does it take up the appropriate amount of your computer screen?<br />The goods aren't stocked yet.<br />It's not finished yet.<br />But it's my baby.<br />And I'm working on it.<br /><br />Just leave a comment on how it works for you!<br /><br />Thanks y'all! :)Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-62641156297512860092007-05-27T15:39:00.000-06:002007-05-30T08:17:06.273-06:00Just for fun y'all...there once lived a girl<br />who fell in love with art<br />experimenting with mediums<br />right from the start<br /><br />with school paste and scissors<br />flute and oboe too<br />then drama and writing…<br />the love affair grew<br /><br />she took endless lessons:<br />art, ventriloquism, and magic<br />some talents kept secret<br />for they’d be socially tragic<br /><br />photography and dance<br />there’s bound to be more<br />many forms of expression<br />flows creativity galore<br /><br />now that she’s older<br />happy with her odd skills<br />content with herself<br />creating by Ozark hills<br /><br />acrylics and watercolor<br />mixed media too<br />sometimes even poetry<br />for a special few<br /><br />a penchant for whimsy<br />a passion for style<br />her mind never stops<br />behind that sure smile<br /><br />thoughts always adrift<br />thanks to new inspiration<br />combining what she loves<br />a new venture formation<br /><br />the feeling of newness<br />a fresh creative endeavor<br />if there’s one thing she’s learned<br />it’s to never say neverDelaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-5348249382497013292007-05-06T21:45:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:32.758-06:00Looking back...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1LV2mH9sshZE9AQ0AJj40IahcJWXXjfDrHjkq4u3E5eT9jD6ns6wwT6RsQwwOM9k15zWtH7Qxj2GHheR0oky3EwG_N7U0Q00en9aF2ssEjhO7BUJeI4O2JjiHr6SQ-0gr8Kn/s1600-h/Get+Carded+Banner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061668270425527586" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1LV2mH9sshZE9AQ0AJj40IahcJWXXjfDrHjkq4u3E5eT9jD6ns6wwT6RsQwwOM9k15zWtH7Qxj2GHheR0oky3EwG_N7U0Q00en9aF2ssEjhO7BUJeI4O2JjiHr6SQ-0gr8Kn/s400/Get+Carded+Banner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTr1uqW0g1Jw4xpepu7705MP72a5Zkai5YT8E0Ad65l99yZuBUBRjbzQgHjG4xQTxtUrVu-GX3Er8jSDnsj2MA3qgul8n4UNIKfNz69dUGd6O_2LsgM1nTLwCzHXNOnJsVhkFJ/s1600-h/elaborations+premade+banner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061667454381741282" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTr1uqW0g1Jw4xpepu7705MP72a5Zkai5YT8E0Ad65l99yZuBUBRjbzQgHjG4xQTxtUrVu-GX3Er8jSDnsj2MA3qgul8n4UNIKfNz69dUGd6O_2LsgM1nTLwCzHXNOnJsVhkFJ/s400/elaborations+premade+banner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Above are some of the different banners I've created for clients in the past... Isn't it amazing how people's tastes differ? I love that. I love looking over past work I've created just for fun. Sure, it's important to look forward toward the future, however, I feel one can benefit at times from looking back as well... Maybe one of these days I'll post some of the first projects I created... I'm sure y'all would get a good laugh out of 'em. :)</div><div></div><div>As an aside, I made a<em> fun</em> dinner tonight! Have you ever had a McGriddle from McDonalds? I made them! (~Sandwiches created from pancakes, butter, syrup, scrambled eggs and bacon.) I know that technically it's classified as breakfast food, but sometimes we eat breakfast for dinner for fun. :) </div><div></div><div>It's all good.</div><div></div><div>Night night!</div></div></div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-32902621264630939872007-05-05T20:25:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:32.937-06:00Park it.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMM3UwTDNpuTUJno8Ia5ECcHKJAE-TBifSXEYenRcKdwnbbDVkbLTTPxHQ3acgiUHn8ekQKhVrF9of8dTOqwlysh_olsjF-jJM9JnpvTeaKsuFpUYb8X_2X0eefZAwemNk7b5/s1600-h/DSCF7114.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061268477689746482" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMM3UwTDNpuTUJno8Ia5ECcHKJAE-TBifSXEYenRcKdwnbbDVkbLTTPxHQ3acgiUHn8ekQKhVrF9of8dTOqwlysh_olsjF-jJM9JnpvTeaKsuFpUYb8X_2X0eefZAwemNk7b5/s400/DSCF7114.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This afternoon, we attended a picnic for all of the Bravo Battery guys and their families. The weather was sensational, and the geese were in heaven with the overabundance of hot dog and hamburger buns. Plus, this park had an <em>amazing</em> playground for the kiddos, even complete with a hanging bridge and also a "fireman's pole" for the little ones to slide down! (So perfect, as my little guy is going through his wanting to be a fireman phase right now!) <br /><br />Good times...<br /><br />Have a happy day everyone!Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-47831893825591925662007-05-03T18:59:00.000-06:002008-12-11T20:04:33.247-06:00Secret Scrawl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxL2XXgDrE9xJYBiYXk5pcWOwgoDBo_4XWRUyPFSxI-YWwCX0NRtxN6KD9KIB5q0STx6zRAqaO6_xKSOTBRVWBgRoigTBcq2mOhVZoVs5_hqBzDVu3NPBIIWP5FzIJXfQ3lNT0/s1600-h/DSCF7065.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060503909086548994" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxL2XXgDrE9xJYBiYXk5pcWOwgoDBo_4XWRUyPFSxI-YWwCX0NRtxN6KD9KIB5q0STx6zRAqaO6_xKSOTBRVWBgRoigTBcq2mOhVZoVs5_hqBzDVu3NPBIIWP5FzIJXfQ3lNT0/s320/DSCF7065.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bH9E55_B4mBSLAgOyUo4ttTULsGME3fnHiSTe9TP0xqjS-XOEU1xtC9f64qnenKciMpjo4cgjHsWnlvMqibCfwVhU-9VcPNG7gherwMHjP7ZFf2fSqXEdYKN4tcAIqWOYrHQ/s1600-h/DSCF7064.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060503913381516306" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5bH9E55_B4mBSLAgOyUo4ttTULsGME3fnHiSTe9TP0xqjS-XOEU1xtC9f64qnenKciMpjo4cgjHsWnlvMqibCfwVhU-9VcPNG7gherwMHjP7ZFf2fSqXEdYKN4tcAIqWOYrHQ/s320/DSCF7064.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>So, this little book goes with me just about everywhere I go. It has a handy magnetic closure and is created in a to-die-for color. Very elegant, don't you think? It stays by my side when I read magazines so I can jot down websites of interest, and overall, is very devoted to me. It's not a regular journal. It's more of a "resource book" per say. I write stuff down that I'm going to want to reference at a later time. Not stories. Just cool stuff. Funny things I've heard. Great websites. Things like that.<br />Thought you'd like a peek.<br />P.S. I actually write pretty- this scrawl is really random, ugly, and [usually] for my eyes only. :)</div>Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27598603.post-15537177134151771532007-05-03T08:26:00.000-06:002007-05-03T08:54:31.160-06:00Weird Randomness...So it seems I've been "tagged" by the uberfabulous-talented-stylish-beautiful <a href="http://updycrafts.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Wendy</span></a><span style="color:#ff6600;">.</span> I'm supposed to list seven (7) weird/random things about myself...<br /><br />1) I have an odd "Things To Do Before I Die List". I've already crossed one thing off. Though it may seem odd to y'all, I always wanted to visit <a href="http://www.pikeplacefish.com/"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Pike Place Fish Market</span></a>, a central location in a book about a<span style="color:#ff6600;"> </span><a href="http://www.charthouse.com/landing.aspx"><span style="color:#ff6600;">philosophy</span></a> that changed my life. It was an amazing experience. I stood there at the market in Seattle for a good half hour, taking in the Event by myself, just happy that I was finally able to check it off my List. (I also checked off another thing too during that trip... I visited the very first Starbucks! Cool, eh?)<br /><br />2) I'm constantly coming up with new home-based business ideas. Seriously, I could write a book on them.<br /><br />3) It's hard for me to create something to keep just for <em>me</em> to enjoy. I always feel like I should be selling it to "do my part" to help out with the family budget. It's not that we need it- I just feel like I'm not being productive if I don't sell it.... It is hard to part with some things that I make... I've gotten used to it though. It's what I do.<br /><br />4) I grew up fast. I owned a home and had a happy little family by age twenty. Even during my school days, I always used to feel that my brain was 10 years older than my friends... Weird... (In fact, I didn't <em>attend</em> school as much as I probably should have. I just thought, "Hey, if I can still get an "A" in a class without being there, it's a complete waste of my time.") Fun facts...<br /><br />5) I could probably start a library for infomercial workout DVDs. I have many complete sets.... Still in the manufacturer shrink wrap... Um, yeah.<br /><br />6) I'm a total stickler for proper social etiquette. The day after birthdays, Christmas, etc., you'd better believe I'm getting out those thank you notes! I have wondered though if this is partly due to the fact that I enjoy using pretty stationery... It makes me happy to get out my monogrammed wax seal stamp and collection of different colored wax sticks to use as well... I'm old fashioned like that.<br /><br />7) I wish that I could dress like Jackie O every day and not receive weird looks walking down the street in a little pillbox hat.<br /><br />Well, there was a little bit about me... I now need to tag seven people to do the same!Delaney Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13944745805617072751noreply@blogger.com4