Tag Archives: friends

How to break the ice at a blog conference.

Posted on June 22, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I’m on my way into the big city today for my second day of the Haven Conference. It’s a blog conference specifically geared at DIY/Home blogs and it’s been an absolute HOOT so far. These women are incredible. For such … Continue reading →

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Mama Needs a New Pair of Boobs

Posted on May 4, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

So I met this cool chick named Kristen McClusky a couple of weeks ago at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop and it was basically love at first sight. And not just because she has really pretty hands and lives not … Continue reading →

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6 More Things I Learned at EBWW

Posted on April 30, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Have I mentioned that I attended the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop in Dayton, Ohio, last weekend? Kidding. Obviously I can’t stop talking about it. But the rules of good blogging still apply and thus I have chosen to divide and … Continue reading →

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Appetizer Love: Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Jalapeños!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

I just love a good potluck, don’t you?! Takes the pressure off the host, everyone gets a chance to contribute and feel important, and it gives us all the opportunity to try new foods. It’s just win-win. Love that! Well, … Continue reading →

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Blogiversary Gratitude

Posted on August 8, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Hey, guess what? Today is my blogiversary! Three years ago today The Bearded Iris was born.  It’s all Laura’s fault. She’s the one who unwittingly introduced me to the blogosphere in July of 2008. Before Laura, I didn’t even know … Continue reading →

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Hot damn, I’m a guest blogger!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Shhhh! I’m on the lam. Okay, that’s a lie. But it sounds really fun and naughty doesn’t it?! Like Butch Cassidy…with boobs. The truth is, I’m moonlighting at my friend Megan’s blog today because she’s on vacation and needed a … Continue reading →

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