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May 27th, 2008
an early birthday present…


in two weeks this little sponge will be turning 27 years old. sometimes it feels like just yesterday that i first sat down in front of a computer and started writing about chairs- but sadly, when i look in the mirror, i can see the years under my eyes, on my face and in my hands (carpal tunnel, argh). so rather than giving myself something more material, i’m going to give myself the biggest present a girl like me could want- time off. even though my birthday is in june, i have some work commitments that won’t allow me to take my actual b-day week off so i’m going to be taking this week to relax, regroup and refocus.

in the meantime we’ll have a new guest blog post from abby each day, along with a few regular posts (diy projects, etc) here and there, but my normal daily posts will take a mini vacation until monday. i hope you all have a wonderful week- and lastly, thank you to all of you for sharing your time with me over the past few years- it’s such an honor to wake up each morning and do what i do here. i couldn’t do that without you, the incredible community of artists that we cover and the support of everyone who works with me here at d*s. thank you.

*the beautiful chairs above are from molly at chairloom. if i was gifting myself something material this year these would definitely be on the list.

53 comments
May 27th, 2008 - 12:03 pm

Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your time off!
xoxo

Mindy Markowitz said:
May 27th, 2008 - 12:12 pm

Happy Birthday!!!! Hooray for you for taking the week off! -M

Lesly said:
May 27th, 2008 - 12:25 pm

Feliz Cumpleaños!!!

Enjoy your well deserved time off — thanks for this wonderful and inspiring blog!

blessings.

May 27th, 2008 - 12:28 pm

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your time off:)

Rosalie said:
May 27th, 2008 - 12:31 pm

Relax. You’ve earned it.

heidi said:
May 27th, 2008 - 12:32 pm

Hope all your birthday wishes come true!

Luna said:
May 27th, 2008 - 12:50 pm

Happy early birthday! Enjoy the week :)

Erica said:
May 27th, 2008 - 12:51 pm

Happy Birthday! Enjoy the time off. You deserve it.

Katherine said:
May 27th, 2008 - 12:56 pm

Happy early birthday! Enjoy your time off :)

Mischa said:
May 27th, 2008 - 1:06 pm

Happy early birthday! The chairs are fanTAStic!

cosette said:
May 27th, 2008 - 1:07 pm

Felicidades!

jessamyn said:
May 27th, 2008 - 1:08 pm

27?! that’s nothin. but I’m impressed at how much you’ve achieved already! happy birthday, happy week off - and can’t wait to see what Abby comes up with (and whatyou come up with upon your return).
I hope you get to sleep in and put your feet up.

TIG said:
May 27th, 2008 - 1:09 pm

Happy, happy birthday! And have a fanastic week off.

Keyse said:
May 27th, 2008 - 1:20 pm

Happy Birthday, eat lots of cake!

tula said:
May 27th, 2008 - 1:52 pm

take care of yourself, grace. we all love you very much. by the way, i met you at the LA biz ladies meet up and you don’t look a day over 22!!!! happy birthday! xoxo

Cookie said:
May 27th, 2008 - 2:13 pm

Happy Birthday … you deserve some REST! :D

sarah said:
May 27th, 2008 - 2:13 pm

happy birthday! i hope you have a wonderful break. relaxing and enjoying spring weather. :)

Janet said:
May 27th, 2008 - 2:15 pm

Happy Birthday Grace!

May 27th, 2008 - 2:18 pm

Happy Birthday! And please, 27 is not that old!! :)

joy said:
May 27th, 2008 - 2:22 pm

hi grace, some time off is SO well deserved…happy early bday…it was so great catching up last week! -joy

heather said:
May 27th, 2008 - 2:24 pm

A very Happy Birthday Grace. Enjoy the time off!! Thank you for all that you do here at D*S!!

Annie said:
May 27th, 2008 - 2:30 pm

Beautiful chairs - who’s the fabric by?
Happy Birthday - 27 is perfect because you are old enough to have a direction and young enough to appreciate it! Thanks for your blog!

jamie said:
May 27th, 2008 - 2:32 pm

Happy birthday! (Long time lurker) I was referred to a friend to a chiropractor for my carpal tunnel, and after about a month of treatments, it went away completely. I had it so bad I actually had shooting pain even when I brushed my hair. It’s been about two years, and I never get any symptoms any more. Shoot me an email if you have any questions, but thanks for keeping such an interesting site!

Tracey said:
May 27th, 2008 - 3:26 pm

Enjoy your time off and your birthday- 27 is nothing. I am currently working on 29 for a couple of years now!!! Relax and think creative thoughts- to share with us later!

lisa s said:
May 27th, 2008 - 3:48 pm

happy happy birthday grace!
enjoy your week of celebrating :)

megan said:
May 27th, 2008 - 4:10 pm

happy early birthday, grace! xx

nathalie said:
May 27th, 2008 - 4:14 pm

Hi Grace! I didn’t know you were a Gemini, like me ! i ll be celebrating my 28th b-day this year and as a treat i ll be coming over to NYC for a week, i hope to bump into you when i ll explore Brooklyin !!
x

May 27th, 2008 - 4:16 pm

Happy Birthday. TIME is the most valuable gift anyone can get or receive! Enjoy it.

jan said:
May 27th, 2008 - 4:22 pm

Happy Birthday to you! And enjoy a much deserved break!

tracy said:
May 27th, 2008 - 5:41 pm

Happy Birthday Grace! I’ve watched your blog evolve over the years and it’s a job well done–enjoy your free time :)

Brooke said:
May 27th, 2008 - 6:27 pm

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your time off!

Meredith said:
May 27th, 2008 - 6:59 pm

Aw…happy time off!
By the way, 26/27 is not aged, at the least! 27 is the new 19! Those circles under your eyes…they’re not age, but exhaustion! ;) So, fire up those aromatherapy candles, put up those feet, and pour yourself a cup of tea to go with that wedding planning - You’ll feel like a kid again after a little R&R. Ciao!

laure said:
May 27th, 2008 - 7:53 pm

Happy Birthday and more importantly, Happy time off. Also, 27! You’re just a baby!

May 27th, 2008 - 9:55 pm

Happy Birthday Grace! Enjoy your week of rest and relaxation!

llubav said:
May 27th, 2008 - 10:11 pm

Happy birthday lady!
relax and enjoy your time off with your honey. xoxo

irene said:
May 28th, 2008 - 12:58 am

Grace, I wish you such a nice week, enjoy your free time, in the meantime we will all be enjoying Abby’s posts!

Elizabeth said:
May 28th, 2008 - 7:47 am

Happy Birthday Grace! You SO deserve a big long vacation after all the work you put into the shows last week– hope you have a massage scheduled. Bisous-

May 28th, 2008 - 9:03 am

Happy Birthday Grace!

Sarah Waters said:
May 28th, 2008 - 9:34 am

Happy Birthday! I just wanted to say, as someone who is 24 and loves your site, that you saying you are old is pretty sad. I know that its just become part of our culture to be younger younger younger, but come on… are we supposed to look pre-pubescent forever? You should be careful with statements like that! 27 is a beautiful age, enjoy your break!

grace said:
May 28th, 2008 - 9:40 am

just to clarify- i was talking about the signs of working long hours and staring at a screen and typing all day. not of old age. i don’t think 27 is old ;)

grace

christine said:
May 28th, 2008 - 10:03 am

happy early birthday grace! i hope you are enjoying your mini vacation.

May 28th, 2008 - 10:15 am

Hip-Hip-Hooray! Happy Birthday to a fellow Gemini! It’s the big three-oh for me in a few weeks. YIKES! Have a relaxing, well-deserved time off!!!

kate (pm) said:
May 28th, 2008 - 11:13 am

oh, Grace - I’m with Meredith — You’re going to be only 27! I’ve seen you - the years are not evident - you look fantastic (& you’ll look great at 37 as well, so don’t fret)! :)
Enjoy a very Happy Birthday!

sharon yoon said:
May 28th, 2008 - 12:03 pm

happy birthday, grace! it’s been a pleasure reading your blog this past year & you were so helpful & responsive when i was looking for nice fabrics! hope you have a blessed year!

May 28th, 2008 - 12:42 pm

happy birthday lady! xo

May 28th, 2008 - 4:12 pm

Bonne fête, Grace!
From a reader who is way past 30.
Keep up the great work ;+)

May 28th, 2008 - 8:58 pm

Happy birthday! Hope you get some great r & r! :)

rawlyn said:
May 28th, 2008 - 11:28 pm

aww happy b-day!!! in 2 weeks i will be turning 26!! ahhh the mid-twenties… lets do shots!!! >^.^

Iris Clam said:
May 29th, 2008 - 1:17 am

Herzlichen Gluckwunsch zum Geburtstag! (happy birthday)
keep on rolling, you do a great job

May 29th, 2008 - 2:12 am

Hi Grace,

You have huge things ahead of you and a great blog that you’ve built here - to be just 27 you have so much to be proud of. I can’t wait to see where you are at 30, 35, and beyond.

Enjoy your vacation!

Holly

Jane said:
May 29th, 2008 - 3:26 am

happy birthday, Grace!
enjoy your time off! X

zee said:
May 29th, 2008 - 8:30 am

Have a happy birthday Grace! I was so surprised to read that you’re only going to be 27, considering how much you’ve achieved in your professional and personal life already! Although considering you look fresh as a daisy in any picture I’ve seen of you, perhaps I should be surprised that you’re not younger!

Melissa said:
May 29th, 2008 - 10:30 pm

Happy Birthday, Grace! Enjoy the time off. Thanks so much for d*s. It is THE best blog.

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