January 5, 2009 – 11:03 am
As mentioned a couple of posts down we will be clearing out all stock in anticipation of the new CSPIA legislation just to be safe. PLEASE NOTE we will continue selling all collections upon order at original prices on our website.
First up:
Antique Silk Pants $45 (original price $90)
Sizes available: 6/9m, 6/12m, 12/18m, 18/24, 2t, 5, 6, 7, 8
Cotton Voile Blouse $32 (original price $62)
Sizes available: 6/12m, 12/18m, 18/24, 2t, 3t, 4t, 5, 6, 7, 8
First come, first serve. Sale price not valid for previous orders.
January 5, 2009 – 1:36 am
This morning before I was completely awake I realized I was nauseous. I opened my eyes and announced to the ceiling, “I’m nauseous!”
In that moment I knew that #9 was under constuction. I am amazed. I didn’t even consider the possibility. It is so unexpected. I immediately thought of the movie ”Cheaper By The Dozen”. I am HAPPY and scared. Scared because I may not be able to get Zofran to stave off the constant and relentless puking. Scared because I feel like my family needs me to keep eden’s going full throttle in this economic mess. Consider the ravens…
January 4, 2009 – 12:27 pm
More AMAZING photos of the eden’s bouquet Cobblestone Collection on a beautiful little model. Would you look at those curls?!?
ATTENTION: Be sure to check our blog tomorrow. We will be clearing out all in-stock styles due to the new CPSIA legislation (just in case it is not amended, though we are hopeful it will be!). Please note that this does NOT mean that we are discontinuing collections. We will continue selling all collections upon order.
January 2, 2009 – 1:10 pm
Pizza-making is the perfect family activity. We mix up big batch of dough, divide it up and give each kid their own piece. Set the toppings and sauce out on the table and let them go to town.
My mom’s pizza dough recipe
- 1 cup hot water
- 1tbsp yeast (dissolve in 1/4 cup warm water)
- 1tbsp sugar
- 1tbsp olive oil
- 1tsp salt
Mix in kitchen-aid mixer using dough hook. Add flour until dough is no longer sticky and pulls away from sides of bowl. Press onto baking sheet or pizza stone and brush with olive oil. Add sauce and toppings. Bake at 425 degrees for approximately 20 minutes. Makes one pizza.
January 2, 2009 – 11:35 am
Good morning from Windy Ridge!
January 1, 2009 – 1:20 pm
A fresh start. A clean slate. I love new years as much as Mondays.
Levi & Violet watching fireworks explode in the valley at midnight.
January 1, 2009 – 12:00 pm
I just received these amazing photos from talented photographer Kelly Munce from Australia.
This gorgeous little model from down under is wearing the Cobblestone Collection.
December 31, 2008 – 4:52 pm
You just never know where life will lead you.
We are now a “no cow” ranch. Or a “one ass” ranch.
Just like many of you, we are also affected by the crippled economy. We decided to sell our cattle because we will not be able to build our barn as planned and I can’t handle the thought of my bovine out in the cold without proper shelter.
We suddenly find ourselves struggling to keep our heads above water. Stuck in midst of indecision. Should we sell Windy Ridge or try to keep it until we can sell it for what it is actually worth? Move to the ocean or down under? Paper or plastic? I think the indecision is the worst part of all of this.
I was uncertain about sharing this here. My intention is to encourage & comfort, not depress.
Please know I am not depressed about this. Uncertain, indecisive, frustrated, puzzled, but not depressed. I have much to be thankful for. We all do.
One night we were reading Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye than the fowls?
to which I exclaimed “DUH!” why worry?
It will all work out. Eventually I may not be Jen from Windy Ridge. Eventually I may be Jen from the Briny Blue. You just never know. Follow along, it might get interesting.
December 30, 2008 – 1:15 pm
I am in no way, shape or form a professional but I have gleaned a little useful information through years of trial and error and help from talented, professional friends. I have received quite a few emails regarding basic photo editing so I have decided to dedicate a category to this subject.
In this post I will try to cover textures. I use Adobe Photoshop CS2 and CS4. You can find free textures here or buy textures and tutorials here.
To achieve the same effect as the photo above:
- Open your main photo in your editing program
- Open the “texture” photo
- Drag (or copy and paste) your texture photo on top of your main photo
- Choose overlay style. I usually choose “hard light”. (In photoshop these options should be next to the opacity)
- Adjust the opacity of the texture layer until desired effect is achieved. If you don’t see your layer info in photoshop go to the word “window” at top of program and make sure “layers” is checked.
- Click the eraser tool and adjust the opacity and flow. The lower the percentage the easier to use I think, just experiment!
- Use your eraser tool to erase away parts of the texture you do not want on your main photo. I personally think it usually looks best to erase all texture off the skin on people photos.
I often use more than one texture on a photo, layering 2, 3 or more onto the main photos and adjusting each differently.
For variation try editing textures before layering
Create your own textures by snapping your own texture photos: barns, wood texures, brick, stone, etc.
The possibilities are endless! Post your photos on your blog and post a link in the comments section of this post. We would love to see what you do!
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