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JenBowles
by the ocean, Massachusetts
Girl Friday, Mom everyday. Artist, writer, blogger, beach lover, Boston sports fan since birth
Interests: Art including Mixed Media, Painting, & Assemblage, Interior Design, Travel, Gardening, finding good Junk
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#BostonStrong, #BostonProud
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Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino have announced the formation of The One Fund Boston, Inc. to help the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013. To make a... Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Jen Bowles Design
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Charming Charleston, SC: Spring Window Boxes
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Last week I was lucky enough to visit Charleston, SC with my mom (along with a special guest appearance by My Cousin Laura). The plan was to escape the cold, gray days of early Spring in New England and enjoy... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Jen Bowles Design
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Paper Mache Winged Heart Plaque
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I had such good intentions of crafting Valentine gifts this year. Then I got a late start and then the Blizzard of 2013/Nemo hit and we didn't have power for 5 days. Before the lights (and heat) went out, I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 7, 2013 at Jen Bowles Design
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Pinned It, Made It: Teacup Suet Feeder
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A few months ago, I pinned this adorable teacup repurposed as a suet feeder for birds: Source: tuinieren.nl via Jen on Pinterest I actually made a whole bunch before Christmas and gave them as gifts. I did however hold a... Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2013 at Jen Bowles Design
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Polar Bear Collage
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One of my favorite pieces of art that I've made and is actually on display in my house is a collage hanging in our Hall of Woof: The main image is a vintage flash card and the rest of the... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Jen Bowles Design
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Hey Cupcake!
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I haven't yet made the time to sit down and formally write out a list of resolutions or goals for 2013, but I do have a few floating around my head. Go to more museums. Eat more fruits and vegetables,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2013 at Jen Bowles Design
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Christmas Wishes...
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Posted Dec 24, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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It's Just Another Book in the Wall
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Whilst in NYC, I of course made time for a visit to Anthropologie at Rockefeller Center. I mentioned previously that I saw a display there that warranted its own post. And here we are... Yes, that's an entire (faux) wall... Continue reading
Posted Dec 16, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Thanks Mom! :-)
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NYC in a day: Christmas Edition, Part 2
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We pick up the story of our NYC adventure just as we're leaving Central Park and heading to The World's Most Crowded Greatest Toy Store. As if the wall-to-wall people all day weren't enough of an indication, having to wait... Continue reading
Posted Dec 12, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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NYC in a day: Christmas Edition, Part 1
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A December Saturday in NYC with 3 teenage girls? When you've got a persuasive daughter, an affinity for the Big Apple, and round trip bus tickets from Boston for only $32, the answer is yes. Here's a quick peek at... Continue reading
Posted Dec 11, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Newest Treasure: Assemblage Birdhouse
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Recently, my mom and I ventured to Sudbury, MA on a rainy Sunday morning to visit the 'Art Around Town' Open Studios event sponsored by the Sudbury Art Association. By far, the highlight of our trip was the time we... Continue reading
Posted Nov 6, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Go Go Gertie!
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In an effort to find some focus for my creative energies, I've been working on a series of art journal type books over the past month. Along with doing some inward focused thinking and searching for meaningful quotes, I've been... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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A Banner for Grace
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Hmmm, I guess it's been a while since I've posted (ahem, over a month)... I suppose I've been keeping busy wrapping up summer, the kids starting school, working, thinking about a total revamp of the blog and it's purpose. Oh,... Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Ebby's 15th Birthday Cupcake Crawl: and the winner is...
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Ebby and I are fans of Four Weddings and as of this summer, Four Houses on TLC. When I realized we were making 4 stops on the Ebby's 15th Birthday Cupcake Crawl (Sweet at Downtown Crossing, Cakeology, Finale at Park... Continue reading
Posted Aug 2, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Ebby's 15th Birthday Cupcake Crawl through Boston
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I first proposed the idea of a cupcake crawl as a birthday party theme to Ebby sometime over the winter. I guess I like to think ahead. At first I had thoughts of renting a large van and driving to... Continue reading
Posted Aug 1, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Early Summer Garden Glimpses
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In keeping with the vintage and garden theme I seem to have going this week, I thought I'd share a few pictures of two of my gardens. This is year #4 in our house and things are definitely filling in... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Pettengill Farm: Flowers
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While we were at Pettengill Farm enjoying The Vintage Bazaar, I did manage to take a few photos of the lovely floral offerings. It is, after all, a flower farm. The vintage Chevrolet truck was bedecked in blooms, including this... Continue reading
Posted Jun 27, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Vintage Bazaar at Pettengill Farm
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On Saturday, my mom (Bubbe) and I ventured north to Salisbury (MA) to check out The Vintage Bazaar at picturesque Pettengill Farm. Totally. Worth. The. Trip. The Vintage Bazaar is an upscale outdoor market featuring antiques, architectural salvage, vintage jewelry... Continue reading
Posted Jun 26, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Beach Trip
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Going to the beach was written on the kitchen chalkboard to-do list last weekend so of course we had to go. Even if Bobby Law "tweaked his back" and had to stay home. He was grimacing in pain very convincingly... Continue reading
Posted Jun 15, 2012 at Jen Bowles Design
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Thank you!
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