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dearest inez on everyday etsy

2009-01-28T16:36:22Z

check out the love my bum undies featured on the everyday etsy blog here!

everday etsy is a blog about awesome stuff you can find on etsy.com
dearest inez has an etsy shop, so if you can't make it to one of the shops that carry dearest inez, you can find it here
xo
m

Dearest Inez Back On Etsy

2009-01-24T17:00:26Z

Etsy
Buy Handmade
dearestinez

moneys tight

2008-06-17T18:06:58Z

got some things on ebay and etsy

ebay here

etsy here

buy some things!
xo
m

$5 SALE

2008-06-13T17:24:20Z

check out my etsy shop for some super deals!

lots of things prices pretty cheaply and also a whole $5 section.

im trying to get rid of some old stock and pay some bills. if you want multiples of anything let me know. most of the $5 stuff i have at least two of.

xo
m

dearest_inez @ 2008-05-10T12:48:00

2008-05-10T16:56:44Z

i havent really been updating this thing... ive been pretty good about keeping up on reading everyone elses updates though.

so. incase you are wondering .. here is whats going on in my life..

joseph and i split a few months ago. it was mutual. it was good. we still talk regularly and get along great. weve both moved on and at first i was pretty uncomfortable with that idea. but he seems happy with whatshername and i met a really amazing guy and things are good. dont want to jinx anything, but i am really very happy.

the makery is still alive and kicking. i have been pretty stressed out with all the store stuff lately, but this week has been nice and the weather is kinda leveling out so i have calmed down a little.
im quite tired. i am technically closed on mondays but usually end up coming in for a while to get things taken care of. im not burnt out. im just tired. i really wish i could take a long vacation but theres no way i can afford that any time soon.

i am going home to surprise my mom for mothers day. hillary and i are leaving sunday evening after i close and coming home tuesday morning before the store opens.. i am pretty home sick. i miss my family. i miss west virginia..

Help a sista out

2008-04-18T22:55:48Z

My good friend Staci is taking part in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's Take Steps, a walk to cure Crohn's Disease and Colitis (collectively Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD).

There is at present no known cure for IBD. Treatments exist but not all are successful for all patients and many carry some pretty serious and scary side effects.

All donations, no matter how small, are very appreciated!

Give if you can.
xoxo
m

do you know what today is

2008-04-12T18:24:45Z

is our anniversary

6 Month of The Makery!
here's to another 6.

xo
m

Bejeezus Magazine is hiring

2008-04-04T20:40:23Z

Bejeezus magazine is looking for a freelance advertising sales representative to sell ad space to local and national businesses.

Ad sales are crucial to the success of Bejeezus. We are looking to retain our current local advertisers, as well as expand our advertising base to national companies.

The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated, confident, creative, and organized.

This is a commission-based position that offers the opportunity to set your own schedule and work from home.

Interested candidates should email resume to: info@bejeezuszine.com

About Bejeezus:
Bejeezus began in 1999 as an irregularly published cut & paste fanzine. Nine years later, it is now a full color, quarterly arts & culture magazine focusing on "reclaiming southern culture."

Bejeezus is published in March, June, September, and December.
Starting with our next issue in June 2008, Bejeezus be nationally distributed throughout the United States and Canada by Disticor Magazine Distribution Services. The magazine will be available in independent stores and national chains, such as Borders and Barnes and Noble.

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!!!

2008-03-22T17:04:38Z

My birthday is Easter Sunday this year, so I'm offering a FREE owl friend with purchases of $10 or more
through Sunday March 23, 12 midnight EST

go shop!

incase you have forgotten about me

2008-03-20T19:45:00Z

Etsy
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dearestinez

dearest_inez @ 2008-03-08T18:15:00

2008-03-08T23:16:35Z

i am single for the first time in my adult life. just puttin that out there..

Makers / Writers

2007-12-06T22:53:34Z

Makers, Crafters, Designers - I need your assistance. I need some folks to help me out with some stories, how-to, review, etc for upcoming issues of Bejeezus Magazine. Bejeezus is the "guide to unpopular culture" and we need an awesome writers willing to come up with new fresh ideas for the MAKE section.

I have some story ideas I would like to assign and we also need some fresh new ideas from you.

Get in touch if you are interested and I can let you know what I'm lookin for.

xo

askin for help again crafty pals

2007-12-03T19:02:01Z

for the next issue of bejeezus magazine our "how to" we had lined up bailed.. the topic for the next issue is remembrances. lemme know if you have any ideas and/or if you would be interested in writing. the how to should fit the theme.. so something to do with memories..unfortunately i would need this in the next day or two...
thanks!!!

things on sale!

2007-11-30T17:21:40Z

i marked some things down in the dearest inez etsy shop.

do some holiday shopping.. buy a little something for yourself.

xo

Bejeezus Ad Deadline! Nov 3

2007-10-23T16:07:38Z

Bejeezus: A Guide to Unpopular Culture.

Bejeezus began in 1999 as an irregularly published cut & paste fanzine. Eight years later, it is now a full color, quarterly arts & culture magazine.

Bejeezus Issue 10 will be out in January! Lemme know if you want to reserve an ad. The deadline to reserve and submit artwork is Nov. 3rd. (payment is not due until the 9th)

Check out Bejeezus and check out the media kit.

and
let me know if you're interested in being in the next issue!

Bejeezus!

2007-10-19T18:30:17Z

For those that don't know, I became the new MAKE editor for Bejeezus Magazine last issue! It is super exciting to be a part of such an awesome publication.
This past issue came out really great and the next issue, #10 out in January, is going to be even more awesome.

You should look over the ad details HERE and let me know if you are interested in being included in our next issue!

Need you help!!!

2007-10-18T19:48:32Z

hey guys. i need your help. i posted about this a week ago and didnt get a response..

i am writing an article about maker/crafter grandmothers. did your grandma inspire you to make or maybe you just have some really awesome memories about her knitting, sewing, quilting, baking. ..

let me know.
email me at liptrama@gmail.com

if ever in louisville...

2007-10-16T20:39:02Z

come to the makery!

if you are interested in consigning with the makery please email submissions to melissa@ilovethemakery.com

the makery is now open!

2007-10-14T20:27:38Z

wow. this has been such a crazy and exciting time for me. the makery is finally open. there was an opening reception friday night and the doors opened yesterday morning for the first real day. i am mentally and physically exhausted right now and cant wait to go home and sleep tonight. the store looks really cute and i must say i am really proud...
i forgot to take pictures at the opening, and i honestly have no clue where my camera is. but my friend amber was here from wv and she took some photos, so i will post some of those when i get a hold of em.

resting begins at 7pm.

xo

looking for some help!

2007-10-10T05:28:59Z

anybody wanna write a how to for a magazine?? i am looking for something fairly simple.. journal related or photo related.... well.. something that could be interpreted as being related to memories and remembering. let me know if you have anything!

also.. if you were inspired by your grandmother/grandfather to start makin let me know pronto. i would love to hear your stories!

i need material pretty quickly. i have been overwhelmed with the store opening and all and i need to get this all in because the mag rules and i dont wanna let anybody down. also.. we always include a url so its free promo ya'll

holler at me
xo
m

worn plum out

2007-09-21T01:38:27Z

i am so tired... tomorrow marks one week left at the day job and then start to my new life. its very exciting and very scarey.

this past weekend i went to the renegade craft Fair in chicago. i was there to sell dearest inez wares and scout consignors for the shop! i stayed with a sweetheart, leigh of rhymes with twee. and we ate lots of good treats. my neighbors were all really sweet.

so yes... really tired. drove a couple hours sunday night and got a hotel in indiana. monday we drove to louisville and i stopped by to look at an apartment and eat dinner with my friend andrew. THEN i drove back to wv. i loved the apartment. it was adorable and is within bike riding distance of the shop. BUT it might not be available when i need it... so.. the search continues. it has been really stressful trying to find a place to live and deal with everythign else. but its going to be awesome. joseph and i are going to work on the shop this weekend. we hope to get the floor painted!

i bought this light for the dressing area, but if it doesnt work out there i can always put it somewhere else. who wouldnt want a tulip over their head while trying on handmade awesomeness???

i also started making my paper mache mannequins tonight.. well. i started the first one. i think the will be cute.

This Weekend!

2007-09-14T13:56:57Z

If you are in or near Chicago this weekend you should stop by The Renegade Craft Fair! Dearest Inez will be sharing a booth with Hillary of Bejeezus Zine.

Noon - 10 pm Saturday and Sunday

On Division St. b/w Damen Ave. and Wood St.

Hope to see you there!

xo
melissa

hard workin weekend

2007-09-10T00:54:52Z

we just got home a bit ago from louisville. joseph and i went down to work on the store all weekend and we are worn out. it has been and will be a lot of hard work, but i really cant wait to get started. i dont really have any pics to show, but we did a lot of prep things that will make next weekend a lot easier on joseph. he is going down to work on the place while i am in chicago for the renegade craft fair. i put craft paper over the windows and made a little sign that said "The Makery coming soon!" it made me really proud. i should have photographed it. darn. anyway... lots to do this week. its going to be a really tough week. i have so much to get ready for renegade AND i have a billion things to do for the store. joseph has been really amazing helping me out with everything. i am a lucky gal.

ah yes. and if you are interested in consigning with The Makery please e-mail me at melissa@ilovethemakery.com.

xo
melissa

Joseph is making The Makery's giant button

2007-09-04T00:46:11Z

this will be on my sign when it is finished!

EEEEK KEYS!

2007-09-01T12:50:55Z

I am driving down to Louisville this morning to get the keys to the future home of The Makery.

I made a flickr page so I can record the progress of the place. It doesn't look very exciting right now... but it really looks amazing in my head!

I hope you are considering consigning with the shop! E-mail me at melissa@ilovethemakery.com if you are interested.
I have so many things that I would like to carry that I have yet to receive a single inquiry about ( clothing, handbound books, etc...) so please don't be shy!

I will be out of touch today for the most part.

xo