I'm loving this new flickr group set up by the super cute Elly Beth. So, on Wednesday, I tried my hand at a braided headband.  So many people asked me if it was "real," or fake.  Totally real, and totally easy!  Definitely going to be a new signature look.

Remember this giveaway I posted for All Modern?  Well, due to some Typepad technical difficulties (readers were unable to open the post to add their comments), I am extending the giveaway until Saturday morning.  So, you can still throw your hat in the ring!

Also, CSN stores have teamed up with Angelo Surmelis to find recession-weary living rooms in need of resuscitation.  They're offering a Room Rescue Grand Prize featuring $5,000+ worth of new living room furniture and an in-home consultation by Surmelis.  To enter, just tell them how your room has been affected by the recession and why you think it needs to be saved.  Sounds like a dream come true, eh? Anyway, I thought you all would be interesting in hearing about the contest, so head on over and check it out!

I started out buying my digital frames from designer digitals.  Now, I find images I like from iStock, where I have an account and keep it stocked up with credits.  When I purchase a file, I extract the backgrounds in Photoshop.  Would you be interested in a post about making your own digital elements?

I’m no longer designing blogs, due to the extreme demands on my time and creativity that I would simply rather be spending elsewhere.  I may be offering unique pre-made blog designs which will be available for purchase, although that all depends on how busy this semester becomes.

As far as html help goes, I really can’t answer too many questions, because to be honest, I’m not very skilled at all.  I didn’t do any of the code writing for this blog, just the design work.  For the design work, I use Photoshop.  It has everything I could possibly need.

 I’d prefer to keep this one a trade secret, kids.

Right now, Half Caf paper is a very tiny company which is ran and operated by yours truly.  Until I graduate from college, next Summer, I am planning on mainting the business as a fairly small endeavor.  The kits I put together were a one time deal (although there are still some availabl!), but I am hoping to release a new paper line this Autumn.

A lot of you asked this question after I posted my pictures from the fair last June.  Would you be interested in a post with some photography tips?