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How Will You Resolve This Year?

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As the New Year begins, the Christmas tree and its accomplices were swiftly put away as quickly as they were put up. There are minor remnants of red tinsel lurking on the steps, resting under foyer rugs and even finding refuge on the dog.  These glistening reminders shimmer boldly in protest as if refusing to believe the holidays are long gone. As I walk by them I hear their faint sounds of peace, love and joy. Unapologetically I reach down, pick them up and toss them out – grinning all the while about the new and exiting year ahead.

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10 Stylish Outfits That Pull Your Look Together

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It’s HERE! Finally, Outfit 10! I wanted to make this one extra special for you.  I just couldn’t leave you hanging with 9 outfits and a few cute handmade hats.  I’m sure I’ll have more handmade hats in the future but to finalize this series I needed to share this handmade hat with you and the outfits that pull everything together. Although I have had many different outfits over the last couple of months I waited because I wanted to make Outfit 10 a good one (plus, the lighting was just right, I had a good makeup day and I was in the right mood – you get it).  Let’s find out what I’m wearing and what put a smile on my face.

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Custom Order Deadline

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Thinking about a custom hat for your sister, a hat & purse gift set for your grand-daughter or treating yourself to a HIP Mini or a Doodle Tote for your neice?  Order deadline for anything custom is December 8th and mailing out all USA orders by Dec. 15. So get those orders in so you rest easy this Holiday. Your cinnamon holiday tea will taste so much better when your shopping is done!  www.shop.boundtobecreative.com

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Shop Local!

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As I prepare to jot down a holiday shopping list for my people this season I am cheering on my fellow handmade artisans. I’m eyeing up my local boutiques and their cute store fronts they will spend a lot of time preparing for the holidays. We have all witnessed small businesses come and go as they may get swallowed up by big box and same day shipping. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many handmade artisans and have experienced getting to know them and their wares. Although I’d LOVE to showcase everyone in this blog, I’m focusing on some handmade goods that I’ve purchased in the last couple of years. Find out who I’ve connected with and who I smile about every time I use their handmade item. I may just sneak in an item of mine for that hard to buy for gal….

Show Your Support
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 25!!

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Fleece Meets Fashion and Function

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A little R&R from the B&B (bread and blog) and visiting at S&S (Sister Summit) has me locked and focused for my busiest season yet!  First of all…

Thank you to all that came out to my Open House!

It was super fun and a huge success! I didn’t even have time to take ANY photos – note to self for next time: have a photographer (a.k.a. daughter). I couldn’t be more honored they choose me to be their custom hat maker. So pleased to see them wearing their new handmade hats!

If you are scratching your head thinking, “I live in Kansas – how could’ve I possibly made it to that Open House!?”  Don’t fret! I’d love to here from you and help you with your custom hat needs. Contact me right here and we’ll start the conversation.

So what does Bound have in store for this crazy cool start to November? Let me tell you – it’s more than just a mild case of hunkering down for winter. Let’s start with warm fleece and snow plow the myth of “shoveling snow hats can’t be cute”.

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Hello Autumn! (I think?)

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So, the spirit moved me to whip up a blog today. Perhaps it was the cicadas ringing in my back yard or the twirling dance I did while listening to Enya (oh yes I did), either way – here I am. It’s hot in Minnesota, not just a mild warm-up. Nope, all out HOT to the point that my arms are sticking to my desk as I type this.  We Minnesotans can definitely take the heat and we do prefer to get out of the kitchen….especially in September.  Let’s do a quick cool down and think happy thoughts on this lovely First Day of Autumn!

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Outfit 9 – Hat with Focus

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This, my friends, is my handmade Trucker Hat with focus. Although it looks like I tripped head first into my flower garden this Trucker Hat gets things done. The bright pink shirt is deliberate, it’s a cool day worthy of jeans and not to mention the spectacular shoes put the BOOM in my thunder.

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Outfit 8 – Mix n’ Match Freely

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Jeans, cute shoes and a cold diet coke. This is how Bound throws together button down sweaters and an inexpensive garage sale find.

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