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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Sat, 18 May 2013 08:02:28 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Blog</title><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:39:57 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com)</generator><item><title>Custom Design Gallery</title><category>custom graphic design work</category><category>designs</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:33:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/10/11/custom-design-gallery.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:29780079</guid><description><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/picture/card%20front.jpg?pictureId=16552635&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1349962631178" alt="" /></span></span>I've added a new gallery to the site...it's a sampling of the<a href="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/custom-design-gallery/"> custom work</a> that I've done over the years. Custom work is actually the bulk of what I do. My scope of work includes logos, newsletters, invitations, posters, programs, event displays, banners, cards, merchandise tags, blog banners, monograms, production work and much more.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-29780079.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Seahorse Collection Now Available</title><category>Gift Ideas</category><category>family stationery sets</category><category>seahorses</category><category>stationery</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:53:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/9/21/new-seahorse-collection-now-available.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:29216896</guid><description><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/storage/inventory-images/seahorses%20tcp.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1348250118206" alt="" /></span></span>This new design series features a stylized pair of seahorses along with your name or a series of names, which makes it a great choice for a family set. The back of the paper features a golden plaid, which is the same pattern as the envelope liner.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-29216896.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Custom Pillows at It's So Fabulous</title><category>Upcycled</category><category>designs</category><category>field trips</category><category>historic roswell shopping</category><category>its so fabulous store</category><category>pillows</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:25:33 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/8/30/custom-pillows-at-its-so-fabulous.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:26393407</guid><description><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/storage/post-images/bird ruffle pillow the covered porch.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1346344113243" alt="" /></span></span>I've delivered a few pillow designs to It's So Fabulous Antiques and Home Decor in Roswell. They have an amazing collection of furnishings, original artwork, antiques and even vintage-inspired clothing. If you are out and about on Canton Street, be sure to head down Webb Street to see what is new at It's So Fabulous!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-26393407.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Ladybugs &amp; Lizards Children's Boutique</title><category>Gift Ideas</category><category>children's pillows</category><category>designs</category><category>ladybugs and lizards boutique</category><category>pillow covers</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:38:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/8/24/ladybugs-lizards-childrens-boutique.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:25046285</guid><description><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/picture/dog800.jpg?pictureId=12021760&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1345830664239" alt="" /></span></span>I've just delivered a round of pillows to Ladybugs &amp; Lizards Children's Boutique in Historic Roswell. If you're local, head on over to see all the wonderful items that they have for children!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-25046285.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Revival Vintage Market at the Goat Farm Arts Center</title><category>Upcycled</category><category>designs</category><category>field trips</category><category>upcycled pillowcases</category><category>vintage market</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:05:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/6/28/the-revival-vintage-market-at-the-goat-farm-arts-center.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:17146663</guid><description><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/storage/shows.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1340921361211" alt="" /></span></span>A huge Thank You to all of you who came out to the Revival of Vintage Market this weekend in the blazing heat! It was very hot, but we met a lot of very nice people. Thanks for stopping by!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-17146663.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Gift Certificates now available!</title><category>Gift Ideas</category><category>Holidays</category><category>stationery gift certificates</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 13:59:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/5/1/gift-certificates-now-available.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:16078618</guid><description><![CDATA[After some requests, I've added gift certificates to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/shop-online/">shop</a>. Available in $15, $25, $50 and $75 amounts, it gives you the chance to give a personalized gift without any worries. The recipient can just order what she wants. Order today, and yours will arrive in time for Mother's Day!]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-16078618.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Notepad Designs for Children</title><category>Personalized Notepads</category><category>designs</category><category>notepads for children</category><category>vintage notepad designs</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:59:54 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/4/17/new-notepad-designs-for-children.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:15884221</guid><description><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/storage/inventory-images/childrensnotepads2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1334686054377" alt="" /></span></span>I've just added <a href="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/shop-online/notepads-for-children.html" target="_blank">notepads </a>for children to the lineup. I wanted to create something for kids of all ages that has a vintage feel to it....nothing too high-gloss, but rather classic and personalized. These notepads are perfectly kid-sized for trips in the car, notes to friends and doodles. Measuring 4"X6", they'll fit in pockets, totes and even your purse.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-15884221.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Monogrammed Stationery Design</title><category>designs</category><category>mmonogrammed stationery</category><category>personalized stationery</category><category>stationery</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:56:26 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/4/11/new-monogrammed-stationery-design.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:15800547</guid><description><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/storage/inventory-images/fontleroy%20tcp2.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1334145492007" alt="" /></span></span>I created this design for <a href="http://www.socialsara.net/" target="_blank">Sara</a>, calling to mind coastal colors with a classic touch. She's a Savannah gal living in Atlanta, so putting the two elements together seemed like the way to go.&nbsp;]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-15800547.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Life{in}Grace Girls</title><category>Designers</category><category>easter printable seed packets</category><category>edie wadsworth</category><category>free downloads</category><category>life in grace girls</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:21:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/4/6/lifeingrace-girls.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:15744729</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span><img style="text-align: center;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/storage/post-images/lifeingracegirls.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1333725813016" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">If you are here visiting from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lifeingracegirls.com/2012/04/happy-easter-free-easter-printables/" target="_blank">Life{in}Grace Girls</a>, welcome! Please take some time to look around, leave a comment and share a bit. Edie Wadsworth's newest venture promises to shine just as brightly as her popular site<a href="http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/" target="_blank"> Life{in}Grace</a>. She oozes warmth and talent, with Southern charm to spare. Her new house is beautiful, and you can check that out in her story, images and video <a href="http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/2011/10/31-days-seriesrebuilding-a-house-and-heart/" target="_blank">here</a>. On her new site you'll find everything from home decor and recipes to camaraderie and advice.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I've shared some printable seed packet designs on Life{in}Grace Girls today...perhaps you will use them to make your Easter celebration a little bit brighter. I'd love to hear how they work for you, so if you do run with them, you can always contact me <a href="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/contact/">here </a>to let me know how it went. Good luck, and Happy Easter!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">all images above from <a href="http://www.lifeingracegirls.com/" target="_blank">Life{in}Grace Girls</a></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-15744729.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bench Makeover</title><category>Furniture</category><category>annie sloan chalk paint</category><category>annie sloan chalk paint</category><category>designs</category><category>french blue</category><category>reupholstered bench</category><category>shabby chic</category><category>tendre gris</category><dc:creator>The Covered Porch</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:45:02 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/2012/3/30/bench-makeover.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">839155:12869517:15652159</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/storage/post-images/bench.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1333112085244" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I really enjoy reupholstering furniture, but I am by no means a pro at it. I've completed quite a few projects, sometimes with the help of my friend, the uber-talented artist<a href="http://www.jenniferfriedmanart.com/Jennifer_Friedman_Art/Home.html" target="_blank">&nbsp;Jennifer Friedman</a>. Being the creative sorts that we are, sometimes we eyeball things a bit, sometimes we measure, and sometimes we just have to start over.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/thecoveredporchblog/rss-comments-entry-15652159.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>