I know this boy better than anyone else in the world. And, He is a complete mystery to me. I am so anxious to know more of him- dinosaurs or spaceships? apples or oranges? Toy Story or Madagascar? Science or art (or both!)? Teacher or Vetrenarian? So many tiny mysteries wrapped up in that precious [...]

Darling Mr. Jack, You are now 6 months old. You were born on your cousin’s 6 month birthday. He turns 1 year old today (Happy birthday Samuel Lightning Alexander Hawker, we love you!). It will be nice your whole life to have dozens of cousins who are older and wiser and can give you advice [...]

It has only happened a few times this summer- the oppressive heat lifting for an afternoon walk. Yesterday it rained all morning and although it was still humid, the air was slightly cool in the afternoon. Jack and I took advantage of it by going for a walk. We live in an amazing neighborhood just [...]

…for your patience and votes the last two weeks as my little handmade stop motion short went from entrant to semi-finalist to finalist. So many of you blogged and tweeted and shared it and I am so grateful! It was thrilling. I won’t know until later this week if I was one of the finalist [...]

It is with relief that I announce the last day to vote for your favorite crafter/friend/sister/daughter/wife on HP’s You on You Project. We have been keeping track of views (since we can’t see the votes!) and I am lurking around 7th place. This may or may not mean that I am 7th in votes, but [...]

Many thanks to the lovely Emily at Southern Weddings Magazine for featuring my xoelle paraphenalia on Lara Casey’s blog. The feature can be found here. It’s flattering to be recognized by such ladies with such amazing taste!

Happy 09/09/09! In celebration, all xoelle journals will be offered at $9. We’ll be at the Port City Farmer’s Market tonight from 5-9pm- we’d love to see you! For those of you far and wide- look for my journals rolling out into my etsy shop this month- you’ll be in love! xo elle p.s. All [...]

A million & gazillion thanks to everyone who has given me a thumbs up over the past week. WE made it to the finals! My video is included in the final twentyfour and this weeks voting will determine who takes home $40,000! Please (pretty please with sugar on top) sign into your youtube account give [...]

Laura from Pensacola, Florida shared: I vividly remember leaving class a little early to help the lunch ladies out because they would offer a free lunch to those students who did and I always forgot to ask my parents for lunch money. I would be stationed by the exit of the cafeteria, wearing an apron [...]

This is the chaos in which I made my little film. I sat myself down one Saturday night and pressed my shutter button hundreds of times until I had every frame. I filmed the whole thing too- so later today I should be also posting a video of the making. =) I’ve been on youtube [...]