tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23727323792774164942024-03-14T13:43:43.349+01:00The Gentle FlowerHandmade JewelryKatrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-44086817110912268862014-03-07T21:22:00.003+01:002014-03-07T21:23:57.300+01:00Free Shipping (in a few simple steps)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Katrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-26556501805121769342014-03-02T17:16:00.005+01:002014-03-02T17:21:27.575+01:00Interview with SharmSimplePleasures<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today I'd like to present a lovely lady, Sharmon. She is a creative entrepreneur and sells lots of lovely handmade items in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerPowerExcessori?ref=si_shop">Etsy shop</a>. Psst.. Be sure to read her business tip - short and sweet, but oh so true! :) Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I handmake all of the items in my shop and specialize in
polymer clay items such as pendants for necklace or my fairy princess. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I also handburn and created signs that I can personalize on
wood that I rescued from an old country farmhouse floor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">August 3, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love life and I love people. Opening a shop on Etsy helped
me to combine both. Creating items and meeting wonderful people through my
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I do have my own blog. But I also follow several other
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I do sell offline, to whomever wishes to buy. I have a lot
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The rainbow! My children and my imagination!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Women<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Getting a customer base started and spreading the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Having no rules and being able to create whatever my heart
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have fun and treat everyone the way you would treat your
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Build more customer friends!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To a publishers desk!! I would love to be an author!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I would like to start making polymer clay angel figures with
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thanks so much Sharmon!! It's been a pleasure getting to know you - and you've definitely added a lot of sparkle to my day ;) We share the same dream - I would also love to be an author!! Good luck with your shop and dreams, and I can't wait to see your book in the bookshelves ;) - Keep us posted!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blog readers, please be sure to show Sharmon some love in the comments below!! What's your favourite item from her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerPowerExcessori?ref=si_shop">shop?</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be sure to visit her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerPowerExcessori?ref=si_shop">shop</a>, <a href="http://flowerpower-sharmon.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/FlowerPowerShar">Twitter</a> - and don't hesitate to send her an <a href="mailto:sgp410@gmail.com">e-mail</a>!</span></div>
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Katrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-62428940745048105622013-08-14T14:22:00.000+02:002013-08-14T14:26:16.610+02:00The Importance of a Companion {Secrets Revealed}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://thegentleflower.blogspot.no/2010/06/daisy.html">Do you remember Daisy?</a> I recently posted this picture of her on Instagram (@thegentleflower), but I thought I'd share it here as well.<br />
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I crocheted Daisy 3 years ago, without following a pattern. I was inspired by pictures I saw on the internet, and tried making my own version. After I made her, she goes with me everywhere on my travels. She's been so many places! - California, Nevada, Arizona, Toronto, Chicago, Michigan, New York, Italy, etc.<br />
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Even though I'm 20 now, she's always in my hand bag on my travels. When we drive around, she sits in my bag or in the seat next to me and enjoys the view with me. <a href="http://thegentleflower.blogspot.no/2012/07/hello-monday-exciting-uni-news-my-trip.html">This picture was taken last year during our road trip in the US and Canada.</a> She's enjoying the view from my hand bag, after visiting The Henry Ford Museum in Michigan. She loves road trips just like me :)<br />
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It's nice having Daisy as a companion. It may sound childish, but I find comfort in inanimate objects. She makes me feel safe, and I think everyone needs that no matter what age, don't you think? <i>And I always feel extra cool and like I'm kind of getting away with something whenever I walk through security at the airport, because no one can see her, except me and the scanner-person. We share our own little secret, and they have no idea that the doll is mine ;)</i><br />
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Is there something special you take with you on your travels? I'd love to hear your stories in the comments below :)<br />
~ KatrineKatrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-90356579837623924942013-07-29T15:51:00.001+02:002013-07-29T15:51:40.171+02:00Interview with BabyTweeds<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had this idea in my head for months about starting my own
business and making handmade baby clothes. I just couldn't shake the idea and
my husband encouraged me to move forward with my idea as I was so passionate
about starting this business. This morphed into my current shop which mostly
features vintage children's clothing and accessories and some handmade items
(made by me). I was also anxious to do something new and needed to have a
business with flexible hours and I wanted to do something that nurtured the
creative side of me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have a <a href="http://facebook.com/BabyTweeds">Facebook</a> site, a board on <a href="http://pinterest.com/babytweeds">Pinterest</a>, and I also have a
<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/babytweeds">Twitter</a> account. I also love to create several treasuries every week and belong
to several Etsy Teams which is a great way to gain exposure. I also have
business cards which I try to give out as much as possible. I am going to
create a blog in the future and I also plan to begin working on my
Flickr and Stumbleupon site. I think that <a href="http://facebook.com/BabyTweeds">Facebook</a> works
the best and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/babytweeds">Twitter</a> is a close second. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, my favorite item just sold today <i>(editor's note: the day the interview was written)</i>! It was a girl's
powder blue 100% wool coat with blue satin lining and faux white fur from the
1960's. My new favorite item is an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83574855/infant-vintage-cream-satin-and-lace-5">Infant Vintage Cream Satin and Lace 5-PieceChristening Gown Set from the 1930's</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love this set because it is all made by hand and the satin
material and lace is absolutely exquisite. It is also versatile enough to be
worn by a girl or boy which is great. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Other Etsy shops,
feedback/support from family and friends and my 3 year old daughter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Moms, grandmothers,
anyone needing to buy a baby gift. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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running your own business? </span>Finding the time to take photos, uploading the
listings and ensuring that the listing descriptions and tags are correct in
order for potential customers to find me via various search tools.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The creative aspect of it in terms of making clothing but also
the enjoyment that I get out of finding vintage baby clothing to sell. The
flexible hours are also a huge plus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Stay positive! Selling can be tough these days for a variety of reasons but
do not get down on yourself or your shop. Also, make sure that your photos are
clear and simple looking, that your listings are as descriptive and detailed as
possible and that your tags are correct so that people can find your shop
easily when they do searches on Etsy, Google, Yahoo, etc. Buyers only have a
picture and description to go on when they buy something online so make your
listings so "real" that they buyers can almost touch and feel what
you are selling. Also, join Etsy teams that have shops that are similar to
yours. I have gotten an incredible amount of great advice/feedback from various
team blogs and also gotten some great visibility from other team members who
have tweeted out my listings or treasuries or featured them on their blogs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wish that I was more visible on other
websites already like Stumbleupon. Flickr, Tumblr, etc. -there just aren't
enough hours in the day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I would love
to have enough visibility to be featured locally in the Seattle media and
eventually would love to have greater visibility nationally and
internationally. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope to have a blog up and running as soon as possible. Also, I will be listing several amazing girl's dresses from the 1950's, many of which are made of chiffon with ruffles,
lace and rhinestones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love being a part of the Etsy community. I have found the community to be
incredibly supportive and great for getting constructive feedback. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview, Christine! It's been lovely getting to know you and your business :) I can't wait to see what the future holds for you, and I hope that all your dreams come true. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Readers, be sure to share your love by commenting your thoughts on Christine's business below, and follow her via <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/babytweeds">twitter</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/BabyTweeds">facebook</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/babytweeds">pinterest</a> - or shoot her an <a href="mailto:babytweeds@gmail.com">e-mail</a> if you wanna get personal ;) And don't forget to visit <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/babytweeds">her shop</a>!</span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ps. Be sure to check out our past <a href="http://thegentleflower.blogspot.no/search/label/interview">interviews</a> also.</span></o:p></div>
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making things, but I never thought I’d be this fond of making food. It’s so
much fun!</span></li>
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age. Putting pen to paper, and baring my soul helps me get through anything.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello my dear Gentle Flowers!</span><br />
Long time, so see!<br />
I'm <b>so</b> sorry for not having posted since March. There has been a lot going on in my personal life (exams, family, health, etc.) lately. Although I love blogging, making jewelry and keeping in touch with all of you, I have to prioritise school, family and health. I really hope I will be able to blog more from now, as summer has just started!!<br />
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As always, the shops (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGentleFlower?ref=si_shop">Etsy</a> + <a href="http://epla.no/shops/thegentleflower/">Epla</a>) are still open, you can also follow my daily updates on Twitter and Instagram. It's easier to be more active on apps that only require my phone, so be sure to follow me there (<b>@thegentleflower</b>).<br />
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I also haven't crafted in ages, until yesterday. I really missed it, but the stress of my exams and personal life put that on hold as well. I finally got to make some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGentleFlower/search?search_query=mini+garden&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search">Mini Garden Pinks Brooches</a> yesterday. This was so satisfying and I've had a huge smile on my face today as well. :) (Be sure to read the next posts featuring them ;) )<br />
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I also have lots of e-mails to catch up on. Please bare with me, I will reply to all of you! I really appreciate all e-mails and comments, and I do read all of them. I couldn't continue this journey without all of you, and I am really grateful for all of you.<br />
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That's why I want to give you <b>free shipping on all items from now until 22nd July.</b> Enter coupon code <b>ONHOLIDAY</b> at check out. <i>Shop while I'm on holiday! </i>(read more about that below)<br />
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I'm so happy to be back here and can't wait to create more and stay in touch with all of you! :D<br />
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Ps. I would strongly recommend checking out the <a href="http://thegentleflower.blogspot.no/2013/03/fish-cake-vanilla-buttercream-cupcakes.html">Vanilla Buttercream Cupcakes</a> recipe I posted a while back. They are SO yummy and should definitely be on your summer to do list!<br />
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It was my Grandma's birthday last Monday, and I made her a <b>"Fish Cake"</b> made up of <b>Vanilla Buttercream Cupcakes</b> and a mini cake (I used the same recipe for both the cupcakes and mini cake). I arranged them to look like a fish because she's a pisces, plus I was inspired by <a href="http://www.mycakeschool.com/blog/fish-cupcake-cakea-blog-tutorial/">a picture I found on pinterest</a> which was just too cute not to try!<div>
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Yuppers, I finally got my driver's license a couple of weeks ago! I'm so happy.. I've been driving a bit on my own, listening to Young the Giant and cranking up the heat in the car to simulate summer. The freedom (nearly) makes up for my ugly driver's license picture. At least my driver's license is pink. Pink and glitter makes anything pretty.. maybe I should sprinkle some glitter on it? I wonder what the police would say then.. ;)<br />
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Oh, and I've only gotten lost once so far.. although the incident was quite embarrassing... I couldn't figure out how to drive to our local grocery store because there was some road work. I ended up at an apartment building's private parking spots and then had to drive really far to somehow drive around it and back. Let's just say it felt like summer then, cuz I was all sweaty when I finally arrived at the store. Oh well, what's life without a little confusion, sweat and adventure?<br />
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<b>What music do you listen to in the car?</b> (I really need to burn a CD with all my gangstah music :D)<br />
If you live in Norway, watch out, cuz I'll be cruising by ;)Katrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-70625655122394695832013-02-15T15:42:00.001+01:002013-02-15T15:42:36.147+01:00When the Moon Hits the Sky Like a Big Pasta Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've made lots of food that I've seen on <a href="http://pinterest.com/thegentleflower/">Pinterest</a> lately (follow me: thegentleflower). There are SO many good recipes out there! I thought I'd share one of them with you today.<br />
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I made this YUMMY Pasta Pie for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I've already made it once more since the first time. It was THAT good. And pretty easy. It was a definite hit at home as well, so I'll be making this a lot. I'd say it's a mix of Lasagna and Spaghetti Bolognese. <a href="http://noblepig.com/2009/03/when-the-moon-hits-the-sky/">Click here for the recipe.</a><br />
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It reminds me of this song (but I sing Pasta Pie instead of Pizza Pie of course ;))<br />
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If you're in the mood for some Italian, be sure to try out this recipe and listen to Dean Martin's song while cooking. You'll be smiling for hours ;)<br />
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These brooches are super-cute and look good on basically anything! You can even mix and match them and wear more than one at a time!<br />
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The brooches cater to <a href="http://thegentleflower.blogspot.no/2013/01/orange-dazzling-dahlia-brooch-unisex.html">both genders</a>, as men can also wear them on their suit jackets for example.<br />
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Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, I'd like to offer all my readers an exclusive <b>20% discount </b>off all items! Use coupon code <b>LOVERED</b> at check out. <b>Valid until February 14th.</b><br />
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Yay! A Dahlia Brooch in a new colour - finally!<br />
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Honestly, I didn't know if I would make one in orange. However, I got a special order from a lady in the Netherlands requesting an orange one back in November! So I made it and sent it off! Her boyfriend actually ended up wearing it to a Dutch-themed wedding (as orange is their national colour, I believe) which made me really happy! :D I learned a lot from this.<br />
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1. The Gentle Flower products are somewhat <b>unisex.</b> (At least the brooches. My grandpa is going to wear <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/118808159/red-mini-garden-pinks-brooch">one of these</a> on his suit jacket!) <b>Men like accessorizing too!</b> :<br />
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2. The Gentle Flower products are in bright, happy colours, proving their<b> versatile</b> nature at various events! (They can both be worn on a daily basis or spruce up an outfit for a fancy event.)<br />
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Hi Everyone!!<br />
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I know, I know, I haven't posted in forever! And I apologise for that! There's been a lot going on lately, and I'm still catching up on everything.<br />
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I had lots of exams and exam prep before Christmas, and of course managed to end up in hospital twice. I'm much better now, but I missed out on two exams because of this. Health is always my first priority, but it kinda sucks to have to retake the exams right before summer or next year (I can choose) on top of my new exams for this semester as well. Yay, more stress.<br />
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School resumed 2 weeks ago, and I'm happy to be back. The new classes seem really interesting!<br />
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I also got my grades back for the exams I did take, and I'm quite pleased with the results :)<br />
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Anyway, I will be gradually posting more on here. I've been updating my instagram feed more regularly, so be sure to follow me there for more day to day updates! (username: thegentleflower)<br />
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There will be a new post with a few pics from my instagram feed to catch you up on some of my past events. So be sure to come back to read that ;) On second thought, there may be a few posts with instagram pics :))<br />
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I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year, and thank you for being patient with me and for following me on my journey! :)<br />
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I've missed blogging, but I will try to post more from now on :)<br />
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Katrine :)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I even took an Indian dance course when I was in grade 5 with my best friend. I think that was the best kind of dancing I've ever learned.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But the kind of dancing I'm talking about now is bad, sucky dancing - party dancing. Jumping up and down. Shaking your hair. Just moving to the beat. And this is Norwegian party dancing, where everyone just stands there and bobs their head. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's so liberating, because when I go out with a good friend, I'm able to just shake it and not care what anyone thinks of my horrible dancing. Which is kind of funny, because teenagers are the most judgmental people. I am a teen, but a lot of teens scare me. They're always staring.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Anyway, you have no idea how liberating it is to dance like no one is watching. To have a good time, and dance away all your fears and cares. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And let me tell you, there's nothing more fun than having a friend that is as "good" a dancer as you and dancing together looking like monkeys. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think one of the most important lessons we can learn in life is that when you are able to not think what anyone else thinks of you, that's when you will live life to the fullest. That's when you will start living for real. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ps. I'm going out dancing tonight :D yeah!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'll see you on the dance floor ;)</span></div>
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As usual, I wore a more "creative" outfit than what others would wear for Halloween - not really scary, and really silly. Like when I was a <a href="http://thegentleflower.blogspot.no/2011/11/scariest-halloween-costume.html">traffic light last year, remember?</a> Let's just say, I had an "amazeballs" costume ;) I don't really like dressing up, but I don't mind wearing something that looks really silly! And if you were wondering, I was inspired by a pinterest picture (<strike>and no, it wasn't a kid wearing it...)</strike>.<br />
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This year's costume had me laughing every time I looked in the mirror. And yes, I went to a Halloween party dressed like that. <strike>Not embarassing at all.</strike><br />
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I had such a hard time walking around, let alone sitting in the car, since my upper body was COVERED in balloons! <strike>Yes, I wore my seatbelt.</strike> Haha, but I had a lot of fun!<br />
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<b>Can you guess my halloween costume?</b> :D I'll share some more pics later :) (follow me on instagram for daily pics: thegentleflower - leave your username and I'll follow back ;) )<br />
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I'm linking up over <a href="http://liferearranged.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2012/11/what-i-wore-wednesday-91/">here</a> :)<br />
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Have a SUPER weekend!<br />
Katrine :)<br />
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Ps. Sorry I'm a bit behind on replying to comments. I assure you, I read them all and really appreciate them, and they will be replied to soon. We had our last classes for this semester this week, which marks the beginning of the exam period. So I'm a bit busy at the moment, but I will reply as soon as I can :) Thanks for being patient :)Katrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-818655197608956982012-10-28T17:20:00.002+01:002012-10-28T17:34:10.150+01:00Why I Don't Wish I Was a Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you've been following my instagram feed (@thegentleflower) you'll have noticed that it snowed here on Thursday <i>(and Friday, Saturday, Sunday...)</i>. I woke up to lots and lots of snow on Thursday morning. I was <b>not</b> happy. I hate snow <b>with a passion</b>.<br />
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Today when I took out the trash my pants got all wet afterwards from all the snow, and the lid on one of the trash cans was frozen stuck to the can. Snow even makes recycling hard.<br />
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But do you know who I feel really sorry for when it snows? <b>All the flowers and trees.</b> Imagine being a tree, having to be outside all year, with meters of snow weighing you down for 3/4 of the year. That must be horrible. And cold. And wet. They never get a break. I look at them when the wind is blowing, and they're shivering the poor things. <b>I'm so happy I'm not a tree.</b><br />
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So to say a thanks to those trees out there, sticking it out through winter, spring, summer and fall (did anyone else just sing the theme to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXIoKYDdo4">Gilmore Girls</a> when they read that? No? Ok. I'm probably the only one that knows it by heart.) I'd like to give you a <b>15% off discount</b> (also because I love you guys and because I would really like to send you a snow-filled package with some goodies ;) <i>kidding about the snow.</i>). <b>Enter coupon code DIESNOWDIE at check out</b> (in spirit of saving the trees). The coupon code is <b>valid until Friday at midnight</b>, so go and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGentleFlower?ref=si_shop">shop our store now</a>! (Be sure to get your Christmas presents in time!)<br />
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Have a lovely Sunday, and I hope your trees aren't as sad as mine.<br />
~KatrineKatrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-63631176641255405212012-10-09T16:45:00.000+02:002012-10-09T16:45:40.795+02:00What Would You Do?<br />
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I found this quote on <a href="http://pinterest.com/thegentleflower/">pinterest</a> today and it really made me think. Fear holds us back in too many ways. We're afraid of taking risks, telling people how we really feel, afraid of spending too much time or money on something, afraid of caring too much or caring too little. We're afraid of what others think, but at the same time afraid that we'll regret not doing something because of what others think.<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Why let fear dictate our lives? </span></i><br />
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What would <b>you</b> do if you weren't afraid?<br />
My list is growing longer the more I think about it.<br />
<b>Let's make the list shorter, and do the things that scare us the most.</b><br />
<b>What's the worst that can happen?</b>Katrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-54430381518898287862012-10-05T22:41:00.003+02:002012-10-05T22:43:18.340+02:00New Products Made of Sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been working on lots of Mini Garden Pinks Brooches lately. They are oh-so adorable, and I just love wearing and making them! I love small, cute, colorful things- especially accessories ;) Don't they just put a huge smile on your face?!</div>
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<b>Let me know what your favorite colour is in the comments, and I'll be sure to make one in your choice of colour :)</b></div>
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Katrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-86223197119988150762012-10-02T21:26:00.001+02:002012-10-02T21:26:35.720+02:00Ruffled Ribbon Necklaces {new products}<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I've just completed a 14 page long paper on ethics. There's a lot to do in uni, but I really like uni so far! There hasn't been a lot of blogging lately, but there will be an update on what I've been up to lately here soon!<br />
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But for now, I'd like to share a new product with you :) I haven't uploaded them to Etsy yet, there are still some finishing touches to be made.<br />
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However, please let me know in the comments if you'd be interested in buying one. Or if you'd like to see it in another colour :)<br />
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Have a great week :D<br />
~KatrineKatrinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208930536428130243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372732379277416494.post-37661348916481867942012-09-17T10:00:00.000+02:002012-09-18T14:55:51.782+02:00Yummy Snacks / Appetizers<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
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<b>I've found so many recipes for appetizers or snacks that make my mouth water on <a href="http://pinterest.com/thegentleflower/">pinterest.</a> I haven't tried making any of them, but they look sooo good and not too hard! I think they're pretty healthy too. </b><br />
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I seriously need to go and make these - NOW!<br />
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Please share some of your favorite foody pins or stories below ;)<br />
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And follow me on <a href="http://pinterest.com/thegentleflower/">pinterest</a> please (let me know if you do, and I'll follow you back)<br />
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And be sure to enter the <a href="http://thegentleflower.blogspot.no/2012/09/knitted-bangles-giveaway.html">giveaway</a>!!<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
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Winter is just around the corner, at least here in Norway, and everyone needs a couple of warm accessories to wear this cold season. That's why I'd like to introduce <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeInHeda">Josefin</a>, a really talented Swedish woman (yay, Scandinavia!) behind the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeInHeda">shop Made in Heda</a>. She creates the most amazing accessories that are perfect for the upcoming winter (and autumn) season.<br />
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Josefin is kindly giving away a whooping <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89185065/sale-knitted-yarn-bracelets-set-of-three"><b>three</b> knitted bangle bracelets, in pink, turquoise and one multicolored (green / blue / pink) to one lucky winner!!</a><br />
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Before entering the giveaway, I'd like to show off some of my favorite items from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeInHeda?ref=seller_info_count">Made in Heda</a>:<br />
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Isn't she talented!? Please head on over to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeInHeda">her shop</a> and favorite / buy your favorite items!! ;)<br />
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<b>Handmade jewelry with a message - three things I love. </b>Today I'd like to present <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop">Sara Max</a>, the talented artist behind <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop">Flower Land</a>. Sara Max creates beautiful polymer clay jewelry with a message. She also creates beautiful bookmarks, home decor and the cutest figurines!<br />
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And I've got some great news; Sara is giving away a necklace from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop?section_id=11722523">"I Wish You..." collection</a> (the winner can choose which animal they'd like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop?section_id=11722523">from the collection</a>!!) to one lucky winner!!! SUH-WEEEET!!</div>
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The necklaces in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop?section_id=11722523">"I Wish You..." collection </a>each come with their own wish. What could be better than a lucky white starfish that wishes you to find true friends, for example!? I just love the idea behind this, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop?section_id=11722523">the necklaces are so cute!!</a></div>
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Before entering the giveaway, let me show you some other items I LOVE from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop">Flower Land...</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop">Isn't she amazing?!</a> I love her creativity and originality!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerLandShop">Go check out her amazing shop here.</a></div>
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I discovered <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoftFullOfGoodies">The Loft Full of Goodies </a>a while back, and I am in love with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoftFullOfGoodies">Natta Leonard's beautiful work!</a> She is an extremely talented creative entrepreneur, and I couldn't be happier to introduce her to you today!<br />
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And you're in for a treat - Natta is giving away <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoftFullOfGoodies/search?search_query=felt+bow+barrette&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search">TWO Felt Bow Barrettes</a> to one lucky winner (in the winner's choice of colour!)!!<br />
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But before entering the giveaway, let me show you some of my favorite items that are up for sale in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoftFullOfGoodies">The Loft Full of Goodies</a>...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92113616/wool-felt-brooch-hand-embroidered-hola">I've had my eye on this brooch for ages!!</a></td></tr>
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I seriously love her work and I'm SO jealous of this giveaway's lucky winner!<br />
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These products have had over 200 views each and have between 18-33 admirers - which I find amazing!</div>
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They've also been featured in lots of treasuries, which is a huge honour!</div>
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The ring above also <b>won 2nd place in a handmade competition</b> earlier this year!! <a href="http://thegentleflower.blogspot.no/2012/04/gentle-flower-is-winner.html">You can read more about that here.</a></div>
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Thanks for all your support!! Your support makes me so happy and keeps me going :)<br />
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<b>What are <i>your</i> favourite products from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGentleFlower?ref=seller_info_count">The Gentle Flower</a>? :)</b><br />
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Let us know in the comments below please - your feedback means the world!!<br />
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