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About two months ago, I had the privilege of seeing Sufjan Stevens live in a beautiful old theatre. Anticipation was humming and there was overjoyed applause as a spotlight came on in the center of the stage. The audience was caught off guard when in the drench of light was not Sufjan Stevens – but a small, fair haired man alone with his guitar. People began to mutter and I wondered how on earth one lone person could open for so judgmental and impatient a crowd.

And then he began to sing.

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Who Is He: Upstate New Yorker David Stith was born musical, with a pianist mother, choir director father, and opera singing sisters. His harmonies and lyrics recently caught the attention of Sufjan Stevens who signed him to Asthmatic Kitty Records as well as made him a member of his band for the Age of Adz tour. However I must admit, DM Stith’s looping vocal tracks and moss covered melodies is what stole my heart that night I saw him play.

Favorite Song: He has several EPs, but his full length album Heavy Ghosts has so many haunting tracks it’s hard to pick just one. Stith is part Simon & Garfunkel, part Sleepy Hollow, and all earthy eerie-ness (is that even a word?). He’s a gust of cold winter and northern lights over the soul.

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Makes Me Think Of/Feel Like: Nick Drake, colonial ghost stories, lights dancing through wet window panes, and musty letters hidden away from you and me.

The ethereal Janelle Dry, the Incredible Tree Project by Eibatova Karina (please view), and the glorious Lissy Elle

It’s rare to find a voice so very unique. Drink it in like a warm cider – you’ll love it I’m sure.
– Jenna

*Jenna is back after a brief hiatus from writing the ever-loved “Mind Your Music” posts. She is my ever inspiration for all things awesome. Be sure to check out her previous posts here.*

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As you can tell from the photos, we’ve been using it as a storage area. The shower had been holding boxes of Violet’s old clothes. Various cleaning products here and there. But seriously, the bathroom is so dirty and gross I never wanted to tackle it until now. Where to start?

This revealed the home’s original plaid wall paper. Attractive? Not really. But now the color combo of pea green, avocado green, and tan speckled tiles with a golden flaked counter-tops kinda makes sense….. maybe? Moving on.

Fortunately, the wallpaper peeled off like a dream! Now we are down to the original drywall.

We are really thinking about what our next move should be. We have no master plan yet. We had contemplated painting the existing tile, but have heard mixed views on the results. Plus, the mirrors were installed lower than the rest of the tile, so there is a huge dip in the tile work. Now we are thinking about ripping down the tile (save the tile in the shower itself) and putting up some affordable bead boards. At some point the cabinets were painted white, and they will stay that way. Working around the corner sink and the countertops? Not sure yet!

Until next week….

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Well Hello! Today I have a guest post up over at Smile and Wave! Check it out to see my DIY Tree Skirt.

Rachel’s blog is quite possibly my favorite daily read! In case you didn’t know, “Home for the Holidays” is a 2 week daily dose of Holiday Inspiration, DIY’s and all around awesomeness from several talented bloggers, and I am beyond honored to be included on the list!

So what are you waiting for? Go check out Home for the Holidays!

Stacie

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The kind folks at Adore Home Magazine have featured Gingiber’s 2011 Owl Calendar in their Top 6 Calendar Round-Up for 2011!

Be still my little twitterpated heart! To be featured along side the Kate Spade Calendar is kinda sorta unreal!

And, Adore is like super legit, too! Amazing features, great photos. 2010 has been incredible so far! I am terribly thankful, and look forward to see what 2011 will bring!

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There is a little resale shop in a nearby town called Tontitown (yes, the town where the famous Duggar Family lives). This shop is stacked from floor to ceiling with tables, chairs, armories, the works! You can barely squeeze through each aisle without knocking over something else! But, occasionally, you can find some great deals on some fabulous furniture! This is the store where I had previously purchased my dining table, and where I have now found my new work table.

It is old, solid wood, with a a nice dark stain. I like the way the legs slightly angle out. It is rather dainty, yet large enough to work on. Currently it is missing a leaf in the center, so we will improvise and make a little slat to put in the middle.

I am quite happy. I’ve had getting a proper table on my mind for some time. I will post pictures of it in my office once we have built the leaf!

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Nathan has been putting it to good use (note the math jargon that I cannot even begin to explain).

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This week has been a bit stuck, creatively speaking So when I feel stuck, I tend to fall back on my old standbys, the things that I know that I am good at and cannot fail at.

Therefore, I decided to make some simple, pretty paperchains from the scraps of paper I have left over after cutting and packaging calendars.

Let me tell you, it is truly therapeutic to make something that I made countless times during my childhood. And they are pretty fun to look at too!

What’s your old standby, your craft that makes you feel like you are somewhat in control of things?

Night Night. It is past my bedtime,

Stacie

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