I'm so excited about my latest mission video! Check it out!
There is a list of music and vendors and places below the video, but you can see photos and a more in-depth description of the items we had designed on Etsy here!
Music:
"Kiss Me, Stupid" performed by Joe McGinty's band Baby Steps
Check out Joe McGinty here: JoeMcGinty.com/joemcginty
Buy the album on iTunes!
"Good Woman" by The Tall Pines
Check out The Tall Pines here: myspace.com/thetallpines
Buy the album Campfire Songs on iTunes!
Etsy Shops:
Dress by Christy Keerins - clkeerins.etsy.com
Bouquet & boutineer by Princess Lasertron - princesslasertron.etsy.com
Yes/Love/More Magnets: TreeBed Design - treebed.etsy.com
Wedding Announcements designed by Rick Baker & Hilary McHone
Printed by tiny bird arts - tinybirdarts.etsy.com
Jewelry by Gr8n1derful - gr8n1derful.etsy.com
Fabric Envelopes by BleuRoo - bleuroo.etsy.com
Handkerchief by My Mother Mary - mymothermary.etsy.com
Shoe Bag by A cut ABOVE by Susan - acutabovebysusan.etsy.com
Places we went and stayed:
Budget (Thanks for renting us a Ford!) - Flagstaff, AZ
Super 8 Route 66 (Thanks for getting us the suit!) - Flagstaff, AZ
Rock City Gardens - Lookout Mountain, GA
Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding - Rising Fawn, GA
Mayor's Mansion Inn - Chattanooga, TN
Dollywood - Pigeon Forge, TN
Hill House Bed & Breakfast Inn - Asheville, NC
Spark Plaza (a great co-working space!) - Johnson City, TN
Lance Cunningham Ford - Knoxville, TN
The Big Bang Bar - Nashville, TN
National Civil Rights Museum - Memphis, TN
Graceland - Memphis, TN
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Heavens to Etsy!
My Mission for the Fiesta Movement in July tied into Rick's and my wedding! The theme for the month was Design, so we took the opportunity to have various items for the wedding designed through Etsy!
If you don't know Etsy, it's "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade". And it's GREAT! My favorite part of Etsy is the section called Alchemy, where you get get things custom made! You describe what you want and people bid on the opportunity to make it for you.
I used Alchemy to have my wedding dress designed. Here are all the fun things we got through Etsy...
Dress:
Christy Keerins
http://clkeerins.etsy.com
Christy was amazing. Several people bid on the chance to make my dress, but Christy was quick to respond with sketches and fabric ideas, each time getting closer to what I envisioned. I knew I wanted a halter, a-line, tea-length dress. And I knew that I wanted the design to be somewhat based on my Fiesta! She came up with this dress, which I love! It's fun and non-traditional - just how I wanted it! Because Rick and I are fond of bunnies, I asked Christy if she could put a bunny somewhere on the dress. She had the excellent idea of putting a small one on the tie around the neck. Very subtle - almost secret! Rick designed the bunny that was used on the dress!
Bouquet & Boutineer:
Princess Lasertron
http://princesslasertron.etsy.com
When I started looking at various wedding items on Etsy, the first thing I became sure of was that I really, really wanted a Princess Lasertron bouquet! I think they're whimsical and beautiful. I love the fact that it's something I can keep for years to come. Megan, the woman behind the magic, did an amazing job with my bouquet - I have her the sketch and fabric colors of my dress and she created the bouquet to complement it perfectly! As with the dress, one of Rick's bunny drawings was used in the design of the bouquet! So cute!
Yes/Love/More Magnets
TreeBed Design
http://treebed.etsy.com
Three words that have had meaning for me and Rick since the very beginning are "Yes", "Love", and "More". I had seen some magnets from TreeBed Design and asked if some could be custom-made using these words. He came through - the magnets are beautiful!
Announcements:
Designed by Rick Baker & Hilary McHone
Printed by tiny bird arts
http://tinybirdarts.etsy.com
Our wedding announcements are a collaboration! They started with a photo I took of a tree. Rick then printed the image and drew on and around it... Below is the result! We loved the idea of sending a little piece of our art to our family and friends to announce our marriage. We used tiny bird arts at Etsy to have them printed.
Jewelry:
Gr8n1derful
http://gr8n1derful.etsy.com
I gave Gr8n1derful an idea of the color scheme we were using for the wedding and the neckline of my dress. She came up with this necklace and pair of earrings! It worked well with the dress and even my shoes, which were silver... I will get more use out of these items!
Fabric Envelopes:
BleuRoo
http://bleuroo.etsy.com
Rick and I fell in love with these little fabric gift envelopes as soon as we saw them on BleuRoo's Etsy store! They can be custom-made - you can determine the fabrics and sizes! We got several. The large one is to keep our marriage certificate in. Rick had her embroider the word "yes" in the front corner!
Handkerchief:
My Mother Mary
http://mymothermary.etsy.com
Handkerchiefs are so sweet and romantic! We thought it would be nice to have one as a keepsake.
Shoe Bag:
A cut ABOVE by Susan
http://acutabovebysusan.etsy.com
Finally - a shoe bag! I had never heard of a shoe bag. But I DID use this on the wedding road trip. It fit my shoes, my dress (which is quite tiny when folded), and my headband. It's pretty and I used it instead of my regular bag when going around Rock City Gardens on our wedding day.
Etsy made our wedding even more beautiful and memorable. We hope that you check it out, if you haven't before!
If you have your own shop on Etsy, feel free to leave the link in comments and we will go check out your stuff!
If you don't know Etsy, it's "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade". And it's GREAT! My favorite part of Etsy is the section called Alchemy, where you get get things custom made! You describe what you want and people bid on the opportunity to make it for you.
I used Alchemy to have my wedding dress designed. Here are all the fun things we got through Etsy...
Dress:
Christy Keerins
http://clkeerins.etsy.com
Christy was amazing. Several people bid on the chance to make my dress, but Christy was quick to respond with sketches and fabric ideas, each time getting closer to what I envisioned. I knew I wanted a halter, a-line, tea-length dress. And I knew that I wanted the design to be somewhat based on my Fiesta! She came up with this dress, which I love! It's fun and non-traditional - just how I wanted it! Because Rick and I are fond of bunnies, I asked Christy if she could put a bunny somewhere on the dress. She had the excellent idea of putting a small one on the tie around the neck. Very subtle - almost secret! Rick designed the bunny that was used on the dress!
Bouquet & Boutineer:
Princess Lasertron
http://princesslasertron.etsy.com
When I started looking at various wedding items on Etsy, the first thing I became sure of was that I really, really wanted a Princess Lasertron bouquet! I think they're whimsical and beautiful. I love the fact that it's something I can keep for years to come. Megan, the woman behind the magic, did an amazing job with my bouquet - I have her the sketch and fabric colors of my dress and she created the bouquet to complement it perfectly! As with the dress, one of Rick's bunny drawings was used in the design of the bouquet! So cute!
Yes/Love/More Magnets
TreeBed Design
http://treebed.etsy.com
Three words that have had meaning for me and Rick since the very beginning are "Yes", "Love", and "More". I had seen some magnets from TreeBed Design and asked if some could be custom-made using these words. He came through - the magnets are beautiful!
Announcements:
Designed by Rick Baker & Hilary McHone
Printed by tiny bird arts
http://tinybirdarts.etsy.com
Our wedding announcements are a collaboration! They started with a photo I took of a tree. Rick then printed the image and drew on and around it... Below is the result! We loved the idea of sending a little piece of our art to our family and friends to announce our marriage. We used tiny bird arts at Etsy to have them printed.
Jewelry:
Gr8n1derful
http://gr8n1derful.etsy.com
I gave Gr8n1derful an idea of the color scheme we were using for the wedding and the neckline of my dress. She came up with this necklace and pair of earrings! It worked well with the dress and even my shoes, which were silver... I will get more use out of these items!
Fabric Envelopes:
BleuRoo
http://bleuroo.etsy.com
Rick and I fell in love with these little fabric gift envelopes as soon as we saw them on BleuRoo's Etsy store! They can be custom-made - you can determine the fabrics and sizes! We got several. The large one is to keep our marriage certificate in. Rick had her embroider the word "yes" in the front corner!
Handkerchief:
My Mother Mary
http://mymothermary.etsy.com
Handkerchiefs are so sweet and romantic! We thought it would be nice to have one as a keepsake.
Shoe Bag:
A cut ABOVE by Susan
http://acutabovebysusan.etsy.com
Finally - a shoe bag! I had never heard of a shoe bag. But I DID use this on the wedding road trip. It fit my shoes, my dress (which is quite tiny when folded), and my headband. It's pretty and I used it instead of my regular bag when going around Rock City Gardens on our wedding day.
Etsy made our wedding even more beautiful and memorable. We hope that you check it out, if you haven't before!
If you have your own shop on Etsy, feel free to leave the link in comments and we will go check out your stuff!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Help this book get published!
Do you know anyone who has suffered abuse? You can help one story get told.
An old classmate of mine, Jeff Halldorson, and his wife Kelly have written a book. They need to raise money to get it published! Please help!
An old classmate of mine, Jeff Halldorson, and his wife Kelly have written a book. They need to raise money to get it published! Please help!
Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding!
As if getting married at Lover's Leap wasn't enough for one day...we took the afternoon to go hang gliding!
We did it through Lookout Mountain Flight Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia. They have several packages to choose from and I'm sure that Rick and I would love a longer and more in-depth experience in the future, but because of limited time we decided to first try the Tandem option. Basically, if you're under 250 pounds and willing, you're good to go.
Our flight time was scheduled for 4pm. When we arrived, we discovered that they were a bit behind and we'd have to wait a while for our turn. It was neat watching people take off and land before us!
Waiting for our turn:
While we waited, I took the opportunity to drive the Fiesta onto the field and photograph it with a couple of gliders!
Then, when they were close to ready for us, we suited up in harnesses and helmets. Don't we look hot?!
For the introductory tandem flight, we took off from a field - our gliders were attached to a small plane, which took off and towed us 2000 feet into the air!
Here I am with Rex just before take-off:
And Rick, ready to go:
Here is the plane that towed us into the air!
Take-off was really fun - it gave me that sort of rollercoaster-y feeling right away. Soon after take-off, though, it was just calm and beautiful - floating through the air.
Here is Rick being towed by plane into the air:
It took longer than I expected to get up to 2000 feet. There was a device on the hang glider so that we could watch the elevation. When we got close, the instructor, Rex, told me that there would be an initial drop when we first let go of the plane. There was indeed a drop, but it was fun - not scary at all.
Then we flew. Lookout Mountain was such a beautiful location - so much green! Quiet and peaceful. I looked down below, where Rick was waiting for his turn to fly. I knew that he was going to love it.
Flying!
On the side of the mountain (up from the field where we took off) was the office for the flight school. Rex said "Let's go say hello!" He pulled back the bar on the hang glider, steered us around, and down we dove. The people waved to us as we flew over them and then back out over the field!
Then it was my turn to take over the hang glider. First, Rex demonstrated that if we did absolutely nothing, we'd be okay. We both took our hands off the bar and the hang glider floated along with no problems.
Look, Ma! No hands!
Then he had me speed up (by pulling the bar towards me), "stall" or slow down (by pushing the bar away from my body) and steer left and right by pushing my hips and body one direction or the other. Yup, I was pretty sure I'd want to do this again! Maybe even on my own someday...
Here is Rick speeding up his hang glider and seeing what that thing can do. ;)
Our time in the air was coming to an end - it was time to land. Rex brought us down effortlessly, it seemed. It was a strange feeling landing with only a foot of space between my belly and the grassy field! I felt myself holding my legs up, just in case, but they were suspended in a way that I didn't really have to think about it. We rolled along the field and stopped just a short distance from where Rick was waiting.
"How was it?" Rick asked. I grinned. He was about to find out for himself!
Thanks to Rex and everyone at Lookout Mountain Flight School for making our wedding day even more exciting and memorable! :D
Rick, Rex, and Hilary:
We did it through Lookout Mountain Flight Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia. They have several packages to choose from and I'm sure that Rick and I would love a longer and more in-depth experience in the future, but because of limited time we decided to first try the Tandem option. Basically, if you're under 250 pounds and willing, you're good to go.
Our flight time was scheduled for 4pm. When we arrived, we discovered that they were a bit behind and we'd have to wait a while for our turn. It was neat watching people take off and land before us!
Waiting for our turn:
While we waited, I took the opportunity to drive the Fiesta onto the field and photograph it with a couple of gliders!
Then, when they were close to ready for us, we suited up in harnesses and helmets. Don't we look hot?!
For the introductory tandem flight, we took off from a field - our gliders were attached to a small plane, which took off and towed us 2000 feet into the air!
Here I am with Rex just before take-off:
And Rick, ready to go:
Here is the plane that towed us into the air!
Take-off was really fun - it gave me that sort of rollercoaster-y feeling right away. Soon after take-off, though, it was just calm and beautiful - floating through the air.
Here is Rick being towed by plane into the air:
It took longer than I expected to get up to 2000 feet. There was a device on the hang glider so that we could watch the elevation. When we got close, the instructor, Rex, told me that there would be an initial drop when we first let go of the plane. There was indeed a drop, but it was fun - not scary at all.
Then we flew. Lookout Mountain was such a beautiful location - so much green! Quiet and peaceful. I looked down below, where Rick was waiting for his turn to fly. I knew that he was going to love it.
Flying!
On the side of the mountain (up from the field where we took off) was the office for the flight school. Rex said "Let's go say hello!" He pulled back the bar on the hang glider, steered us around, and down we dove. The people waved to us as we flew over them and then back out over the field!
Then it was my turn to take over the hang glider. First, Rex demonstrated that if we did absolutely nothing, we'd be okay. We both took our hands off the bar and the hang glider floated along with no problems.
Look, Ma! No hands!
Then he had me speed up (by pulling the bar towards me), "stall" or slow down (by pushing the bar away from my body) and steer left and right by pushing my hips and body one direction or the other. Yup, I was pretty sure I'd want to do this again! Maybe even on my own someday...
Here is Rick speeding up his hang glider and seeing what that thing can do. ;)
Our time in the air was coming to an end - it was time to land. Rex brought us down effortlessly, it seemed. It was a strange feeling landing with only a foot of space between my belly and the grassy field! I felt myself holding my legs up, just in case, but they were suspended in a way that I didn't really have to think about it. We rolled along the field and stopped just a short distance from where Rick was waiting.
"How was it?" Rick asked. I grinned. He was about to find out for himself!
Thanks to Rex and everyone at Lookout Mountain Flight School for making our wedding day even more exciting and memorable! :D
Rick, Rex, and Hilary:
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
I was held hostage in my Fiesta!
I pulled off I-40 yesterday when I saw some sheep alongside the road. I wanted to take some photos...
I got out of the Fiesta with my camera, but it was soon clear that these sheep were being herded and protected by some dogs who took their job very seriously!
I quickly took cover in the Fiesta and tried to drive away. One dog kept close to the car, barking like crazy. When I tried to move forward, it would get in front of me. I was worried that either I'd hit it or it would follow me back onto the interstate.
Finally I just turned off the car and sat on the side of the road until the dog decided to leave me and catch up with its flock.
As I was pulling away, a truck came barreling out of a driveway - I assume to check on what all the commotion was about. I drove away, unscathed. :)
I got out of the Fiesta with my camera, but it was soon clear that these sheep were being herded and protected by some dogs who took their job very seriously!
I quickly took cover in the Fiesta and tried to drive away. One dog kept close to the car, barking like crazy. When I tried to move forward, it would get in front of me. I was worried that either I'd hit it or it would follow me back onto the interstate.
Finally I just turned off the car and sat on the side of the road until the dog decided to leave me and catch up with its flock.
As I was pulling away, a truck came barreling out of a driveway - I assume to check on what all the commotion was about. I drove away, unscathed. :)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Video of Hilary & Rick's wedding at Lover's Leap!
Thank you to Adam Crisp & Tim Barber of Chattanooga Times Free Press for providing us with video of our wedding ceremony! :D
Lover's Leap
Rock City
Lookout Mountain, GA
July 14, 2009
For more on our wedding and our honeymoon road trip:
http://hilaryandrickgethitched.blogspot.com
Lover's Leap
Rock City
Lookout Mountain, GA
July 14, 2009
For more on our wedding and our honeymoon road trip:
http://hilaryandrickgethitched.blogspot.com
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Article in the Pasadena Independent!
Before we left on our road trip, I met up with Terry Miller from the Pasadena Independent, who talked to me about the elopement and what I've been up to since getting the Ford Fiesta!
Check it out here!
http://pasadenaindependent.com/2009/07/what-would-you-do-with-a-free-car-that-never-runs-out-of-gas/
Check it out here!
http://pasadenaindependent.com/2009/07/what-would-you-do-with-a-free-car-that-never-runs-out-of-gas/
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Hilary and Rick had their Facebook portraits painted by Matt Held!
If you're on Facebook, you may have come across Matt Held's project - "I'll have my Facebook portrait painted by Matt Held"!
Several people I know had put their pictures into his pool for consideration. Rick and I put ours in too! Today, Matt shared his paintings of us! So cool!! :D Also, they will be shown in NY at Denise Bibro Platform Space in September!
Original photo of Hilary:
Matt Held's painting of Hilary:
Original photo of Rick:
Matt Held's painting of Rick:
Check out Matt Held and learn more about his project!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattheldstudios
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45900815683
Blog: portraitpainted.blogspot.com/
Several people I know had put their pictures into his pool for consideration. Rick and I put ours in too! Today, Matt shared his paintings of us! So cool!! :D Also, they will be shown in NY at Denise Bibro Platform Space in September!
Original photo of Hilary:
Matt Held's painting of Hilary:
Original photo of Rick:
Matt Held's painting of Rick:
Check out Matt Held and learn more about his project!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattheldstudios
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45900815683
Blog: portraitpainted.blogspot.com/
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Wedding Road Trip!
So much to catch everyone up on for the last road trip, which was fantastic!
But the biggest news right now?
Rick and I are getting married! We are leaving today (Saturday - July 11 - 7/11 - the anniversary of our first date) for Tennessee and will get married on Tuesday (July 14 - 7/14 - Bastille Day)!
We have created a blog of the purposes of the road trip, which will last until July 20. You can see everything going on there - check it out!
http://hilaryandrickgethitched.blogspot.com
We're very happy & excited! Yay!
But the biggest news right now?
Rick and I are getting married! We are leaving today (Saturday - July 11 - 7/11 - the anniversary of our first date) for Tennessee and will get married on Tuesday (July 14 - 7/14 - Bastille Day)!
We have created a blog of the purposes of the road trip, which will last until July 20. You can see everything going on there - check it out!
http://hilaryandrickgethitched.blogspot.com
We're very happy & excited! Yay!
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