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GirlyGeekChic

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bridging the gap between computers and pretty dresses.

Interests: Just trying to take the advice my mother gave me before she died. "Deborah, don't be stupid, be happy." Here I will share the things that make me happy. Thank you for stopping in.

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Artsy Mini-Golf!

Something I've wanted to go do during the summer the last few years was to go play the Artist Designed Mini-Golf at the Walker Sculpture Garden. I've always missed it. This year I finally was able to go and I had a lot of fun. Some of the holes are... Continue reading

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The Wonderful & Tremendous NORTHERN SPARK!

This is the 3rd year of Northern Spark and I had not been able to make it to the first two years, much to my disappointment. But I went this year and oh my, I loved it. I didn't make it till sunrise but I'm going to try again next... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at GirlyGeekChic

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A Misty Visit to the Falls

Something I am trying to make a tradition is going to Minnehaha Falls here in Minneapolis each spring. It is such a beautiful place and the walk/hike to the river is enchanting. Last year the bridge where the creek and river meet was under water. You can see those pictures... Continue reading

Posted Jun 4, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Art in Bloom 2013 Part II

A second round of photos from the Minneapolis Institute of Art, See Here. The Art in Bloom event is wonderful. The whole musuem is really. Check out their website and follow their instagram for daily inspiration. Continue reading

Posted May 23, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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The 21 Rules for Surviving and Thriving in The Sc-fi/Fantasy World.

A friend and I went to brunch not to long ago and started discussing our favorite stories. And all the dumb things characters do in them. We wrote a list of rules to follow for our favorite heroes. Next up, writing a story following the rules...... Deborah and Sam’s 21... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Art in Bloom 2013 Part I

A few weeks ago I went to my fourth Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. It's such a beautiful place and well-put together. It gets bigger and bigger each year. Art in Bloom is an event in which local florists come and create arrangements inspired by the... Continue reading

Posted May 19, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Passage to India Flower Show

The last four years or so, I've gone to the Macy's flower show that happens in the Spring time. It usually means spring has begun. Well, even though it was beautiful and temperate in the show it was snowing outside! It was a nice, little escape. Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Spring Cleaning.

I am late starting my annual spring cleaning. I was pretty sick for the last two weeks. Included in my spring cleaning is working on planned blog posts. I am making a plan for regular features as well as getting it redone. I am very excited about this! Have a... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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The Orchid Garden

Orchids are some of my favorite flowers. I took these photos at the Orchid Garden in Hawaii on the Big Island. It was so lovely and everyone was so happy. It's finally warm here today which, I imagine is lifting everyone's spirits. Have a great day! Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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We had another winter storm here yesterday. This is just nuts to me. May is in 8 days! Since the White Witch won't move somewhere else, I decided to share these pictures I took back in Feb. There was an installation here called, The Ice Castles. I thought it was... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Loving the 90's. Garbage!

I went to see a long time favorite band of mine a couple of weeks ago at the venue Mill City Nights. The venue is dreadful but Garbage was AWESOME. Shirley Manson has aged perfectly. Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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As the temperature is slowly inching up(it might be in the 50's next week!) I am looking for hosting ideas. I love to have potlucks, intimate dinners, cookouts and cocktail hours. Birthday parties are also a very big deal around here. I've been trying to recreate some of the lovely... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Combating the Gloom (complete with waterfall)

I was going to post some pictures of new pieces I've made for my shop but instead I'm going with flowers and waterfalls from the Big Island, Hawaii. This was a stop on our way to Hilo. Akaka Falls a state park, completely breathtaking. It's still dreary here in Minnestoa... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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A Better Phrase for Bucket List?

So, I'm looking for a better phrase than "Bucket List." Something doesn't work for me about that one. However, I am very in favor of the sentiment and would like to share something I got off my list in Hawaii and that was to go Whale Watching. It was so... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Black Sands Beach

It is cold and snowy here in Minnesota. We just had a big storm and it's April. It's pretty out and normally I don't mind it but, I am ready for sunshine. I am trying to remind myself that it was only a month ago that I was in Hawaii.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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It's snowing and raining here today! I'm using my...

It's snowing and raining here today! I'm using my picture of Akaka Falls from a month ago from my trip to Hawaii to cheer me up out of the gloom! I'm having a sale in my shop and I'd love it if you stopped by! You can click on the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Posted Apr 5, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Shop Status Sunday!

I've been working on new updates for my shop. I hadn't put much work into it beyond the basics since Dec. I got busy with New Year's Eve and then got sick and then went out of town! Phew! Now there's a new ABOUT page: Girly Geek Chic that I... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Snippets of a Dream

I'm going to post a few pictures from my vacation I just took. I will be back later with lots of pictures and posts and info about everything! Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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Happy Valentine's Day!

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Posted Feb 14, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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I love Legos. These were taken in Florida. Have a great day! Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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I went to see Public Enemy in Dec. I have always been a fan of Chuck D.- especially as a book lover, he's pretty important to the fight against censorship. The show was tons of fun. He and Flavor Flav had a lot of positive energy. Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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New Year's Eve Party, 2,013 Arabian Nights!

I really can't wait for this year's party! Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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How to put together an Arabian Nights Party without crying(mostly)

Setting up the New Year's Eve event I do with four of my friends for about 300 people is a lot of work. And freaking out. But, it never fails to be absolutely worth it. Here are some pictures of the set up which we plan for 8-10 months and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2013 at GirlyGeekChic

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The Very Charming Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I recently took a little road trip down to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I had never been to Iowa and it is a neat state. The reason for the trip was to see the Mucha exhibit at the National Czech and Slovak Museum. The exhibit was stunningly beautiful. I sadly could... Continue reading

Posted Dec 27, 2012 at GirlyGeekChic

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