About Author: Cole

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Hi! I'm Cole. And my life is Simplicity; Embellished.

Posts by Cole

  • Simplicity Embellished is happy to announce that we’re hosting an etegami call! And, on one of my favorite topics: letters and words! Details below: Never created an etegami? Debbie has...

    Etegami Call For Entries

    Posted on 12 May, 2012 | No Comments
    Simplicity Embellished is happy to announce that we’re hosting an etegami call! And, on one of my favorite topics: letters and words! Details below: Never created an etegami? Debbie has...

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  • Have you ever felt that way? That you were hiding, but in plain sight. I have been feeling that way since around November 2011. I’ve been working just as hard...

    Hiding in Plain Sight

    Posted on 28 April, 2012 | No Comments
    Have you ever felt that way? That you were hiding, but in plain sight. I have been feeling that way since around November 2011. I’ve been working just as hard...

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  • Where do your inks live? Maybe scattered around a room, under your bed or neatly filed away in a shoebox perhaps? This is something I often wonder about, especially when...

    Where My Inks and Ephemera Live

    Posted on 20 April, 2012 | 6 Comments
    Where do your inks live? Maybe scattered around a room, under your bed or neatly filed away in a shoebox perhaps? This is something I often wonder about, especially when...

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  • Let’s talk about this. Disposable fountain pens. These pens serve, often times, as an entry into the world of fountain pens for many of us. Imagine browsing the pen aisle...

    Disposable Fountain Pens

    Posted on 15 April, 2012 | 16 Comments
    Let’s talk about this. Disposable fountain pens. These pens serve, often times, as an entry into the world of fountain pens for many of us. Imagine browsing the pen aisle...

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  • I’ve never shared anything on Simplicity Embellished other than posts that fall into one of my 7 categories: Correspondence, Craft, Diversions, Food & Health, Home & Garden, Reviews & Tools,...

    News & Updates #1

    Posted on 10 April, 2012 | 4 Comments
    I’ve never shared anything on Simplicity Embellished other than posts that fall into one of my 7 categories: Correspondence, Craft, Diversions, Food & Health, Home & Garden, Reviews & Tools,...

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  • On Friday, there was a storm. A very big storm. Thirty-nine people died in 5 states and rescuers are still looking for those who are still missing. There were multiple...

    Etegami for Spring and Sorrow

    Posted on 5 March, 2012 | 6 Comments
    On Friday, there was a storm. A very big storm. Thirty-nine people died in 5 states and rescuers are still looking for those who are still missing. There were multiple...

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  • Each month, I enclose something in each of my outgoing letters. Every month it’s something different. This is what I sent (and am sending) throughout February. They are my take...

    The Secrets in Enclosures

    Posted on 21 February, 2012 | 6 Comments
    Each month, I enclose something in each of my outgoing letters. Every month it’s something different. This is what I sent (and am sending) throughout February. They are my take...

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  • It’s a new year! If you’re like me, when the clock struck midnight, the first thing you said was ‘rabbit, rabbit.’ I have no idea where this tradition came from,...

    New Year’s Day 2012 Etegami

    Posted on 1 January, 2012 | 5 Comments
    It’s a new year! If you’re like me, when the clock struck midnight, the first thing you said was ‘rabbit, rabbit.’ I have no idea where this tradition came from,...

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  • Etegami are simple illustrations done with simple tools on postcards (usually) that are then mailed out to people. I talk about my sunflower etegami here and last year’s holiday etegami...

    Goldfish Etegami

    Posted on 28 November, 2011 | 2 Comments
    Etegami are simple illustrations done with simple tools on postcards (usually) that are then mailed out to people. I talk about my sunflower etegami here and last year’s holiday etegami...

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  • The end of November is full of damp corners, cool winds and the smell of wet campfires. Leaves transition from crispy crunchy to heavy and damp and gray clouds begin...

    A Walk to Post

    Posted on 23 November, 2011 | 2 Comments
    The end of November is full of damp corners, cool winds and the smell of wet campfires. Leaves transition from crispy crunchy to heavy and damp and gray clouds begin...

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  • I certainly write letters for pleasure, but did you know I also write them for business reasons? In my position of Creative Director at Doth Brands (I’m also the Owner),...

    A Corporate Spin On Letter Writing

    Posted on 3 October, 2011 | No Comments
    I certainly write letters for pleasure, but did you know I also write them for business reasons? In my position of Creative Director at Doth Brands (I’m also the Owner),...

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  • Is beadery a word? I’m referring to my approach to beading, or jewelry making. The practice of stringing beads with thoughtfulness and purpose. Beadery. I wanted a couple bracelets and...

    Simplicity Embellished | Beadery

    Posted on 20 August, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Is beadery a word? I’m referring to my approach to beading, or jewelry making. The practice of stringing beads with thoughtfulness and purpose. Beadery. I wanted a couple bracelets and...

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  • Ohio is a coastal state. Not ‘cool’ coastal as in on the Pacific or Atlantic. We’re in the Midwest here so any coast within a few hours drive is just...

    Travel to the North Coast

    Posted on 20 July, 2011 | 2 Comments
    Ohio is a coastal state. Not ‘cool’ coastal as in on the Pacific or Atlantic. We’re in the Midwest here so any coast within a few hours drive is just...

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  • I had the privilege and honor of being an invited guest to the 2010 17th Biennial International Thimble Convention that took place here in Cincinnati, Ohio. I attended part of...

    The International Thimble Convention

    Posted on 27 May, 2011 | 2 Comments
    I had the privilege and honor of being an invited guest to the 2010 17th Biennial International Thimble Convention that took place here in Cincinnati, Ohio. I attended part of...

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  • I’d like to introduce you to a favorite fountain pen of mine. It’s not THE favorite, but a favorite, nonetheless. I pull this pen out when I want to write...

    Review: Pilot Cavalier Fountain Pen

    Posted on 15 May, 2011 | 10 Comments
    I’d like to introduce you to a favorite fountain pen of mine. It’s not THE favorite, but a favorite, nonetheless. I pull this pen out when I want to write...

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  • Initially, I had it in my head to feature several makes of legal pads and go over the differences. I decided against it because there is one very clear winner...

    A Look At Legal Pads

    Posted on 16 April, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Initially, I had it in my head to feature several makes of legal pads and go over the differences. I decided against it because there is one very clear winner...

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  • I spent a huge part of February in Israel–about 2 weeks in fact. The trip was incredible and impactful. SO impactful that I’ve been at a complete loss for words....

    Visiting Israel | Part I

    Posted on 14 April, 2011 | 1 Comment
    I spent a huge part of February in Israel–about 2 weeks in fact. The trip was incredible and impactful. SO impactful that I’ve been at a complete loss for words....

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  • OK people, I must share something delicious with you. This recipe was given to me by Katie Silcox. Visit her website where she shares more recipes. This is delicious! Ingredients:...

    Recipe | Ayurvedic Date Shake

    Posted on 30 March, 2011 | 2 Comments
    OK people, I must share something delicious with you. This recipe was given to me by Katie Silcox. Visit her website where she shares more recipes. This is delicious! Ingredients:...

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  • I’ve got a collection now, you know. Wax seals are an easy thing to pick up–you can find dozens of styles online for a dollar or two on up, depending...

    More Wax Seals and Sealing Wax

    Posted on 28 March, 2011 | 10 Comments
    I’ve got a collection now, you know. Wax seals are an easy thing to pick up–you can find dozens of styles online for a dollar or two on up, depending...

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  • I’m sharing with you today the holiday gifts I gave that took the most time this year. Collectively, I don’t even want to know how many hours went into each...

    My Custom Stationery Sets

    Posted on 25 January, 2011 | 12 Comments
    I’m sharing with you today the holiday gifts I gave that took the most time this year. Collectively, I don’t even want to know how many hours went into each...

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  • Have you heard of crewelwork before? Also called crewel embroidery? I hadn’t until I discovered a few posts about it in early 2010. Crewel is a type of embroidery. (Embroidery...

    New Crewel: A Chickadee Crewelwork Project

    Posted on 20 January, 2011 | 3 Comments
    Have you heard of crewelwork before? Also called crewel embroidery? I hadn’t until I discovered a few posts about it in early 2010. Crewel is a type of embroidery. (Embroidery...

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  • This is going to be a different kind of post. I am going to take care of a few administrative items and tell you a bit about the person behind...

    A Note About Simplicity Embellished

    Posted on 4 January, 2011 | 7 Comments
    This is going to be a different kind of post. I am going to take care of a few administrative items and tell you a bit about the person behind...

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  • I’d like to show you my charm bracelet. It’s a work in progress that began with my first charm (and the bracelet) when I made my First Communion in 1992....

    A New Charm For My Charm Bracelet

    Posted on 1 January, 2011 | 6 Comments
    I’d like to show you my charm bracelet. It’s a work in progress that began with my first charm (and the bracelet) when I made my First Communion in 1992....

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  • Gosh, I truly love etegami. I love looking at other artist’s work and I love thinking to myself ‘oh, that would make a great one!‘ when I see something inspiring....

    Holiday Etegami

    Posted on 15 December, 2010 | 7 Comments
    Gosh, I truly love etegami. I love looking at other artist’s work and I love thinking to myself ‘oh, that would make a great one!‘ when I see something inspiring....

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  • I wanted to share with you some photos we took of our menorah on the 8th (and final) night of Hanukkah. I’ve always thought Hanukkah was such a special holiday,...

    Hanukkah 2010 – A Look at Our Lights

    Posted on 13 December, 2010 | 2 Comments
    I wanted to share with you some photos we took of our menorah on the 8th (and final) night of Hanukkah. I’ve always thought Hanukkah was such a special holiday,...

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  • My husband and I attended the Ohio Pen Show a few weekends ago and I purchased my first flex nib fountain pen. It’s a beautiful 14kt nibbed beauty. The barrel...

    My First Flex Nib

    Posted on 24 November, 2010 | 5 Comments
    My husband and I attended the Ohio Pen Show a few weekends ago and I purchased my first flex nib fountain pen. It’s a beautiful 14kt nibbed beauty. The barrel...

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  • The final luffa update of the year! To bring you up to speed, I tried growing my own luffa this year. And, I tried growing it in a container. And...

    Growing Luffa | A Final Update

    Posted on 22 November, 2010 | 3 Comments
    The final luffa update of the year! To bring you up to speed, I tried growing my own luffa this year. And, I tried growing it in a container. And...

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  • Personal stationery, I feel, is important. And I’m not talking about the kind you picked up from the bookstore or ordered online with the cute pattern or whatever. Personal stationery....

    My Husband’s Personal Stationery

    Posted on 16 November, 2010 | 12 Comments
    Personal stationery, I feel, is important. And I’m not talking about the kind you picked up from the bookstore or ordered online with the cute pattern or whatever. Personal stationery....

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  • Happy Holidays, friends. I put together a sheet of 4 tags for you, maybe you can use them? I see these as being cute little tags on a gift or...

    Free Download: Holiday Tag or Enclosure

    Posted on 15 November, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Happy Holidays, friends. I put together a sheet of 4 tags for you, maybe you can use them? I see these as being cute little tags on a gift or...

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  • I’ve been slowly trying different types of sealing wax over the past few months. I’m in search of that perfect sealing wax that will allow me to seal the outside...

    A New Wax Seal and Sealing Wax

    Posted on 13 November, 2010 | 22 Comments
    I’ve been slowly trying different types of sealing wax over the past few months. I’m in search of that perfect sealing wax that will allow me to seal the outside...

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  • I’ve been wanting to write about friendship recently because it affects all of us in one way or another on a daily basis. Isn’t that true? You could be holed...

    On Friendship

    Posted on 27 October, 2010 | 5 Comments
    I’ve been wanting to write about friendship recently because it affects all of us in one way or another on a daily basis. Isn’t that true? You could be holed...

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  • I read an article recently that grated at me a bit. Listen to this: The survey has also revealed that many youngsters are leaving primary school unable to send out...

    How To Get Kids To Write Letters

    Posted on 22 October, 2010 | 6 Comments
    I read an article recently that grated at me a bit. Listen to this: The survey has also revealed that many youngsters are leaving primary school unable to send out...

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  • I drink tea nearly daily. And I am fortunate that there is a truly authentic tea house within walking distance from my home. Anyway, I was introduced to my-very-favorite-tea-of-all-time at...

    My Favorite Tea of All Time

    Posted on 19 October, 2010 | No Comments
    I drink tea nearly daily. And I am fortunate that there is a truly authentic tea house within walking distance from my home. Anyway, I was introduced to my-very-favorite-tea-of-all-time at...

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  • Do you remember back in July when I told you about my luffa plant? The luffa is, to me, garden magic. It’s not like a tomato or a cucumber plant....

    Growing Luffa – An Update

    Posted on 17 October, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Do you remember back in July when I told you about my luffa plant? The luffa is, to me, garden magic. It’s not like a tomato or a cucumber plant....

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  • Do any of you can produce? My husband ventured into canning this year (my only role was as taster and label-designer.) Canning was sort of unexpected. Victor and I headed...

    End of Summer Canning

    Posted on 11 October, 2010 | 5 Comments
    Do any of you can produce? My husband ventured into canning this year (my only role was as taster and label-designer.) Canning was sort of unexpected. Victor and I headed...

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  • I love morning glories. I grow them in containers because they have a tendency to just TAKE OVER wherever they fall. Waking up in the morning to a big, colorful...

    Morning Glory

    Posted on 6 October, 2010 | 1 Comment
    I love morning glories. I grow them in containers because they have a tendency to just TAKE OVER wherever they fall. Waking up in the morning to a big, colorful...

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  • And by welcome back, I am directing that at not only myself, but at you too. September is my busiest month of the year, every year. It is full of...

    A Welcome Back Gift To You

    Posted on 1 October, 2010 | 2 Comments
    And by welcome back, I am directing that at not only myself, but at you too. September is my busiest month of the year, every year. It is full of...

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  • Sunflowers! They are everywhere in the summertime. The standard big-topped bright yellow varieties to the smaller, multicolored heirloom varieties. But they are all, undoubtably, sunflowers. Early in August, the Augusta...

    Etegami | A Sunflower Art Show

    Posted on 27 August, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Sunflowers! They are everywhere in the summertime. The standard big-topped bright yellow varieties to the smaller, multicolored heirloom varieties. But they are all, undoubtably, sunflowers. Early in August, the Augusta...

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  • I’d like to introduce you to the Windsor and Newton Cotman Sketcher’s Pocket Book. It’s a little watercolor set. This belongs to my husband and it’s something he picked up...

    Windsor & Newton Watercolor Set Review

    Posted on 26 August, 2010 | 1 Comment
    I’d like to introduce you to the Windsor and Newton Cotman Sketcher’s Pocket Book. It’s a little watercolor set. This belongs to my husband and it’s something he picked up...

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  • Sometimes, when the house is quiet and I can’t hear cars on the road outside anymore, I like to write letters by candlelight. My thoughts are clearest when all I...

    Writing Letters By Candlelight

    Posted on 24 August, 2010 | 4 Comments
    Sometimes, when the house is quiet and I can’t hear cars on the road outside anymore, I like to write letters by candlelight. My thoughts are clearest when all I...

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