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Colleen & Kenny Get Married!!!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:15:00 +0000

On September 25, 2010 our little baby elephant, Colleen, married Kenny in Brooklyn, New York at My Moon. There is only one word to describe Colleen on her wedding day: radiant. The couple glowed with happiness the entire weekend and you could just feel magic in the air. It was absolutely amazing to have all our friends in one place to celebrate two people we love soooo freaking much. Congratulations, Kluttzogs!!!

Time to get ready!

Colleen's sister & nieces -not flower girls, but Princess Assistants

The Kluttz family

So much love!!

It's ok, I know him.

Lydia & Starr

During the couple's first dance we decided to form a weird woman circle and danced around them.

I don't think it's possible to smile any harder!

What? You've never played Blanket Bride?

Ari has a book coming out next week - make sure you buy a copy of Herding Donkeys.

Erin, get under that dress!

Starr's turn!

For all you Real Housewives of New York fans: ever been to a wedding where Money Can't Buy You Class is played? Watch out cause the dance floor turns into a catwalk (and many confused people stand in a circle and watch).

Apple Picking Time

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:07:00 +0000

Went to Fishkill Farm this weekend and ate our way through the apple orchards. We took home 20 lbs of Macouns, Macintoshes and Spartans, and continued to eat our way through the weekend.

Clay used to spray on the apples in lieu of pesticides.

American Gothic

If I could...just...reach...my utility belt...

Just a few more!

This dude wanted to kick my ass so hard.

Memory Globes at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:35:00 +0000

On Sunday I taught at class at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum as part of the Design Kids program sponsored by Target. My class was all about how to make a Memory Globe a.k.a. snow globes. I guess my past snow globe sessions at Etsy and with friends have turned me into a bit of an expert on the subject, but I also have instructions listed right here on my blog.

We had a great turn-out in the two sessions and everyone - kids and parents - took home some wonderful creations. It was so fun to see everyone get creative with the projects. We had teeny-tiny globes with just a kitten and 3 buttons (representing balls of yard) and giant globes with a wild underwater scenes and dinosaurs "drinking" from the top.

This little guy won the raffle and picked up a Wicked Mint pencil pouch.

My Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:14:00 +0000

Friday

Saturday

Saturday Night

Sunday

This weekend we hiked Mt. Beacon and enjoyed some awesome, free music from the band Dead Empires in the DMV parking lot. Beacon hosts something called Second Saturdays - a city-wide celebration of the arts held on the second Saturday of every month when galleries and shops stay open until 9pm. Gallery openings, music are just some of the ongoing events

Happy Birthday Siobhan and Meredith!

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:25:00 +0000

On Labor Day, Ari organized a surprise party for Meredith's birthday. It was awesome and, even though she had just gotten off a plane, we partied pretty hard for 31 year olds on a school night.

And on Thursday we continued to party as we celebrated Siobhan's 30th Birthday with an amazing dinner at Rye!!!!

Labor Day Weekend 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:16:00 +0000

My sister, Ezra and Wesley came for a quick visit and we had a campfire in the backyard and hiked up Mt. Beacon. We had other visitors on Sunday night, but the camera didn't make it out - sorry Tim and Sabrina! We had another campfire and went on more walks.

Wicked Mint on Apartment Therapy

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:55:00 +0000

Got a nice mention on Apartment Therapy on August 18, 2010 as part of a round up of designers on Supermarket. Of course my chair got more action in the comments than my pillows, but at least I got a bunch of orders. Man, I wish I could make those chairs - I must receive at least one email a week asking if someone can buy it from me or find it in a store.

Still Looking to Give My Jewelry a New Home

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:26:00 +0000

I've been searching for a jewelry box forever. I don't think I even have all that much jewelry, but what I have sits in 4 boxes and it's just annoying, isn't organized, and I hate having them stacked on my dresser looking like crap. I thought about getting something like this, I thought of making something to mount on the wall, but none of it felt right.

Well, praise the jewelry universe because I just discovered what I've been looking for - vintage machinist chests. Once used for tools and hardware they have lots of compartments and look pretty.

Now I just need to win an eBay auction...

Image from MachinistChest.com

Of course, there is also the option of buying a new chest by the same manufacturer, but they're very expensive ($300 and up).

However, when I started browsing I found a new version of the same chest and some other options - all within my budget plus I don't have to limp through eBay anxiety.

$145.00 from Grizzly.com

$31.95 from Grizzly.com

$59.95 from Grizzly.com

My Best Friend's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:55:00 +0000

This weekend Abe and I went to Kennebunkport, ME for Allyson and Mike's wedding. Allyson and I have been best friends for 18 years and I've known Mike since they first started dating over 7 years ago. I can't even begin to describe how beautiful the weekend was - both visually and emotionally. -Let's just say that this wedding was one of the best days of MY life. I'll never forget it - we had soooooooo much fun!

Allyson was a pretty chilled out bride, but tagging all lollipops almost pushed her over the edge. Carolyn (one of the bridesmaids) made all the pops - amazing! They were used for seat assignments.

Allyson and her parents practice the big walk!

Sorry little guy, you were very delicious.

Shana's turn for make-up.

Pre-ceremony lobster rolls (not shown here because they were devoured).

Our bouquets done by Danielson Flowers were GORGEOUS.

We took photos before the ceremony so we could all enjoy the cocktail hour. Such a good move.

Me, the maid of honor, smooching the bride. I love Mike's face.

Glambert Nation

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:13:00 +0000

This weekend was a biggie - an Adam Lambert concert at Musikfest and Colleen's grown-up bridal shower.

I've been hearing about Musikfest, which takes place in Bethlehem, PA for as long as I've known Colleen - about 11 years. This was my first trip to Musikfest and it did not disappoint. Colleen, Kenny, Miles and I gripped our mugs of cold beer and attended the most glitter-filled concert I've ever attended.

Kenny wrote up a great review of the show and has video and photos over on the MOG site.

And the next day we washed the sequins off our faces and went to Colleen's lady-like bridal shower thrown by her mom and sisters.

Electric Windows and Sunshine

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:43:00 +0000

This weekend I battled with a sore throat, but managed to fit in quite a bit: power washing the deck & porch, refinishing a table, Electric Windows art event, meeting 2 new friends, a coworker's family BBQ with amazing Jamaican food, and a picnic and live music on the Cold Spring waterfront with Piper.

Россия

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:23:00 +0000

My grandparents died a couple years ago and I miss them a lot. Sometimes I notice things about myself that I definitely got from both of them - namely not being able to throw things away. You'd think I was the one who lived through the war. I just found some pins that my grandmother brought back from a trip to Russia (maybe circa 1990). She organized all the pins by attaching them to a Russian postcard. There are a few pins missing and next to the spaces are the names of which grandchild took the pin. I have a lot of things that belonged to my grandparents, but this card was so my grandmother and it really makes me smile.

(Becca, your name isn't on the card. I think it means you're owed a Russian pin!)

It's Always Blazing Freaking Hot in Philadelphia

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:23:00 +0000

Went to Philadelphia this weekend to visit my sister, Ezra and Wesley. It was too hot to do much, but we didn't have a problem eating, swimming with dogs, lounging in the cool water hot tub, or playing Family Feud on Wii.

Abe and Wes waiting for dinner to commence.

A dinner fit for kings.

Post-dinner trip for ice cream.

Me and Wes raced for the tennis ball and I won!

Huevos Rancheros

Jaime is all business when it comes to brunch.

Brunch dessert: rhubarb, strawberry & blueberry crumble

Wes wanted a taste of that crumble soooo bad.

Dumbest Family Feud category ever.

I Got Color...and I'm Not Afraid to Use It.

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:31:00 +0000

Smoldering Hues Shower Curtain - Anthropologie - $118

Silk Screen Art Print (You, Me, and Everyone Else-2) - Beau Ideal - $35

Destiny Womack Original painting - $179.00

Color Theory T-Shirt - Non Fiction Tees - $15.00

It Was a Scorcher

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:13:00 +0000

Abe and I had planned on doing some Hudson Valley activities this weekend, but it was so freaking hot we didn't feel motivated to leave the house/yard. At least we managed to ride our bikes over the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge at dusk on Friday and then had burgers at Max's before I passed out on the couch watching Real Housewives of New Jersey.

At least the garden is enjoying the heat!

Siobhan came over Saturday night and we had a decadent meal at Max's on Main while listening to Chowderhead. They play some serious hits for classic rock lovers like me & Sio.

After Max's we retired to the backyard with Abe and Paws and enjoyed the warm, summer night and s'mores made in the microwave.

Happy 30th, Kim!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:33:00 +0000

Spent a lovely evening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn last night as we celebrated Kim's 30th birthday at Berry Park. We had a little sprinkling of rain while on the rooftop, but it cleared up and ended with a beautiful sunset over the Manhattan skyline.

Lychee, red bean & green tea ice cream cake from Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.

Allyson's Last Weekend of Freedom!

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 +0000

Allyson and I have been best friends since the 7th grade and now she's getting married! We've gone through a lot in the last 18 years, but this summer is going to be one that we'll remember and cherish until the day we take our final dirt nap.

For her bachelorette party all 8 of Allyson's bridesmaids traveled from all over the country to meet up in Old Orchard Beach, Maine to celebrate the single life. We did this by prancing around in our bathing suits, eating everything in sight, drinking all day long, and watching every single episode of The Hills.

Allyson wasn't quite sure what to do with this display, but it doesn't matter the shape or size, a Funfetti cake never disappoints.


On Saturday, if you looked forward, this is what you saw.

But, if you looked behind you, this is what you saw.

Either the world was about to end or it was about to rain.

It rained.

He is a very scary man.

Jill caught Whitney getting scrambled on the Scrambler.

Getting seriously about organizing our koozies.

R.I.P. my little koozie. You were a casualty of the night.

Love you, Allyson!!! Happy Bachelorette Party! "I misss Miiiikeyyyy!"

Throw Pillows - 3 New Colors for Summer!

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:43:00 +0000

Throw Pillow - Hot Pink with Honeysuckle print in pink ink - $24

Throw Pillow - Hot Pink with Honeysuckle print in Sea Green ink - $24

Throw Pillow in Purple with Honeysuckle print in white ink - $24

CLICK HERE to view the entire line of pillows, dish towels, bags & pins in the Wicked Mint Etsy shop.

God Bless America & 3-Day Weekends!

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:50:00 +0000

Fourth of July weekend 2010 was a good one. Lots of hanging, eating, drinking, whatevering....

On Friday we went to Dutchess Stadium for the Hudson Valley Renegades game. Abe and I enjoy a sporting event so we're pretty psyched that there is a minor league baseball stadium in our town (well, technically the next town over, but it's super close).

On Saturday Jaime and Ezra picked up Wes and we said our goodbyes. I miss him already.

Saturday night we picked up Preeya and Dave and headed to Pennsylvania for Alex & Becca's annual 4th of July celebration. Those two know how to throw one hell of a party. Tent City quadrupled in size this year. It's was like summer camp!

8 am Sunday. Seriously. It was amazing.

Ella was the star of the show this weekend. There's nothing like an adorable, funny toddler who likes to talk.

Look at all us completely enchanted as she smashed water balloons on the ground.

Stefan brought the kitten he just rescued. Her name is Batman and I love her.

Delaware River dip.

Abe observes the new frontier.

Wesley Moves In

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:24:00 +0000

This weekend my sister, Ezra and Wesley came for a visit. They're leaving Wesley with me and Abe for a week while they go on vacation. Paws is not a happy camper, but Wes doesn't seem to really care. It's allll about him.

We hit the Beacon Riverfest and caught The Fleshtones and some very chewy and overly re-fried fried dough.

Then we took Wesley swimming in the Hudson River.

He was NOT pleased when we told him it was time to leave. As a matter of fact he threw a doggy temper tantrum and stood his ground a solid 50 feet behind us as we threatened to leave without him.

That night we feasted.

And then we marked our heights on the door jamb.

We also went for a little hike/scouting for a swimming hole in Fahnestock State Park.

Preeya - I wanted to take this full skeleton home for you, but Abe wouldn't let me! There was also some reluctance on my part because I felt like we might be disturbing the forest if we removed them.

The Career Cats Blog Launch

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:50:00 +0000

I haven't been blogging on a daily basis for the last couple months. Not because things got boring for me, but because things have been super busy. What has kept me so busy? Well, for one thing, my new blog....Career Cats!

There are a lot of horrible things going on in the world right now and I thought to myself "Ryan, what can you do to make a difference?" and the first answer that popped into my head was "Orange Mocha Frappuccino!", but the second thing that popped into my head was "Cat blog!"

So stop by and pay your respects to all those hardworking cats making a difference in this world.

You can also join the Flickr pool to add your own career cat photos, or email them to me.

And I will leave you with this gem:

Colleen & Kenny Wedding Festivities Begin!

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:23:00 +0000

This weekend was one of the best times EVER. Not only was it my birthday, but this weekend we also celebrated Colleen and Kenny's wedding shower and on Saturday night the girls took Colleen out for her bachelorette party!

Andy + Maria

Margot + Matt

Brooke thinks to herself, "What is marriage?".

Meredith made this and it was goooood.

Pre-bachelorette party I spent a couple hours indulging myself in honor of my birthday.

Mmmmmm....Peter Pan Donuts.

Abe got me a bird house for my birthday!

Piper made me this for my birthday breakfast!

I can't really show photos from the bachelorette party. Not because we did anything bad, but because we were a pack of feral dogs and I don't think we need the world to see us in feral dog mode fully accessorized in bachelorette party supplies. Let me just say that I love my friends and I can't believe how lucky we are to have each other. We started off real classy with a wine tasting at Bottle Rocket and then moved downtown to Biny for several hours of karaoke, and then ended the night at Enid's in Greenpoint.

It wouldn't be a birthday if I didn't end up with dessert on my face.

Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn Wrap-Up

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:46:00 +0000

This past weekend was the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn. Abe and I drove down Saturday morning and had a pretty easy set-up. Boy, I had a killer spot located right next to the entrance of the park on Driggs & Union (Thanks, Renegade!). The weather was fantastic, we had a major turnout of shoppers, and Abe and I got to see tons and tons and tons of friends and cousins! Seeing so many friends was definitely the best part of the weekend even though I was crazy busy and couldn't really focus on conversations. Thanks to everyone who came by! I had a lot of great customers who scooped up tons of pillows, bags and dishtowels.

Summer Love It

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:50:00 +0000

I got a birthday creeping up and so I'm compiling a short list of things I wouldn't mind owning...

handwoven scarf from Pidge-Pidge: $82

fabric necklace from Thief & Bandit: $36

Steven Alan + Keds: $68

Brooklyn Comes to Beacon

noreply@blogger.com (Ryan Green) — Tue, 18 May 2010 02:05:00 +0000

Had a fan-freaking-tastic weekend in Beacon with Abe, Preeya, Dave, Luke and Kim (and a surprise appearance by Piper on Sunday night). They all made the trek from Brooklyn to spend some time in the country. We went through 20 lbs of charcoal, 2 bottles of whiskey and just acted like irresponsible adults for a couple days. Obviously this means we went to cosmic bowling. I also got some stellar yard sale finds.

Preeya and I made silhouettes of each other and we came out looking like Beavis and Butthead.

This weekend we decided to start marking everyone's' heights in the door jamb.

Preeya frolicking.

Abe bowled a 168!

Post-bowling fuel.

Chocolate chip pancakes with syrup made from leftover red wine. Yum!

Yard sale score! Best $2 I ever spent.