We had a magical day yesterday. We took a lot of photos and had dinner at one of our favorite local spots, Aviary. Girls night is good for the soul. xo. elsie
Your blog is always so lovely, Elsie – I wanted to let you know I check it every day and it’s always a bright, cheerful spot in my routine. Thanks for all the inspiration, beautiful photos, and sweet words.
Yep, I admit, I am also absolutely in love with these beautiful umbrellas! Maybe you should make time for a girls night more often, especially during a time where you work that hard like you do at the moment?!
Looks like a great time! Is Jeremy one of the girls? 😉 My hubby thinks that he’s one of the girls, and I personally love it! So there is this YouTube video about to go viral, and I think you would enjoy it!
Love the umbrellas and I love that girls red hair. I’ve been a redhead since 1997 and have been trying to find the perfect red for me, I’ve been happy with a few of them, but still haven’t been able to find the one. Whenever I go back to the hairdresser I change my mind before my last visit I wanted it lighter, last visit I wanted it darker, I keep going back and forth, but that is a beautiful red.
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I would really, REALLY love a post about your gorgeous MAKE-UP! You and Emma always looks so fresh and lovely! It’s the first thing I notice about your pretty photos! Your maquillage is flawless! Would you share your secrets?!
I just love everything about the mantle arrangement picture! Ooh, and ya’ll should totally steal the umbrella idea next April! “April showers bring May flowers!”
Now that you have decided to make a fashion statement by wearing a leather wristband or leather watch band, you probably want to know how we make our leather. Leather is made from different animals, in general, but The Level Collection is very careful with its supplier base, so we are so careful that there is a consistency that can be found in all of our products. Cheaper leather suppliers and manufacturers will use any number of different animals and “split” the leather (referred to below) to create an almost “artificial” feeling to the leather.
At the Level Collection, we work hard to supply you with the highest quality, most consistent leather product possible, even though there are natural variations from animal to animal.
The process of creating leather itself is quite complex—from the skin to the finished product. The steps themselves are often referred to as “tanning” from the most distinctive part of the process, which uses tannic acids present in plant matter to chemically alter the leather so that it will not putrefy or rot. Without the tannic acids, animal hides would quickly break down and begin to create a horrific odor. So the animal hides must be treated to form leather.The process has two basic stages: wet blue processing and finishing, both of which are accomplished in large commercial spaces known as tanneries.
To state it simply, skin has three layers beginning with the epidermis, proceeding to the derma, and ending in the adipose (the flesh). Only the strong and flexible derma is desired. When leather is processed, everything is stripped away except this middle layer. First, the flesh is cleaned off of the hide. Then the hides are washed and soaked, restoring moisture to dried hides and loosening dirt and blood. Chemicals are added so the water is alkaline, dissolving the hair and epidermis completely. When this process is complete, the water is brought to a stable pH, and enzymatic cleaners are added to remove all remaining organic debris. Finally, the hide is pickled in a acidic solution to prepare it for tanning.
Tanning agents cause the hide to resist bacterial attack. After this, the hides are removed from the wet blue processing tank, ran through rollers to remove excess water, and are ready for finishing.
Lower quality hides might now be split to the desired thickness then re-tanned with different materials to make it appear firm or soft. But our leather is not split, except to create a uniform thickness, and then dyed. After dyeing, the leather is oiled so that it will remain flexible and soft. Then the leather is dried, mechanically treated to soften it, and buffed so that it will have a smooth and attractive surface.
The beauty of our final product at The Level Collection is that it is natural, consistent, and well-made without any artificial processes. Now that you know how it is made, check out us so you know how wonderful natural leather can feel!
I feel like you could probably teach a class on how to make a great blog. This is fantastic! I have to say, what really got me was your design. You certainly know how to make your blog more than just a rant about an issue. You have made it possible for people to connect. Good for you, because not that many people know what they’re doing.
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beautiful!
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LOVE those umbrellas all hanging! Is that at your shop.. or?
Looks like you had a great time. I love the photo of the upside down unbrellas. So cute.
Carlee
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I love the umbrellas! What a cute idea!
Desiree, the umbrellas are at Aviary.
XO!
Jeremy gets to tag along on girls night? Lucky guy! 😉 Also that crepe looks incredible!
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Beautiful! Those umbrellas are darling and your images are all so cute 🙂
It looks like an amazing evening, those upside down umbrellas are magical!
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Yum, yum. Those looks delicious!
xoxo
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Love the umbrellas!! In Vancouver where it rains a ton here we really need some of those to brighten up the mood : )
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Awe 🙂 The umbrellas are awesome! Looks like so much fun.
I see Frida in the last picture! The food looks tasty
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Agreed. And I think I will automatically love any place that hangs Frida Kahlo artwork.
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Your photography is always amazing. (:
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Зонтики!
Фрида!
Cool!
Those umbrellas are so cute!
I love the umbrellas!
sounds like a splendid time.
Anna
Elsie, I think it’s wonderful that you answer when a reader asks a question. You get so many comments – it must be difficult to keep up.
My daughter will be attending college in Springfield next year. I am collecting your restaurant recommendations for when we visit her.
Oh, I love that picture of Emma and Katie. Such gorgeous ladies!
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I always love the unique ways Aviary’s decorates 🙂
-K
Your blog is always so lovely, Elsie – I wanted to let you know I check it every day and it’s always a bright, cheerful spot in my routine. Thanks for all the inspiration, beautiful photos, and sweet words.
Xo,
Jessica
Nice pics! 🙂
That does look like a magical day!!
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Those umbrellas are so darling! I love how your photos tell such amazing stories…and you are able to take simple things and make them into art!
lovely!
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I love the umbrellas on the ceiling! What a cute idea! I adore your red hair, it’s so unique.
xo,
Madison
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I’m so astonished. You can post everything and it will be great!! I LOVE this blog (:
Totally dig the umbrellas!
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Yep, I admit, I am also absolutely in love with these beautiful umbrellas! Maybe you should make time for a girls night more often, especially during a time where you work that hard like you do at the moment?!
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Looks like a great time! Is Jeremy one of the girls? 😉 My hubby thinks that he’s one of the girls, and I personally love it! So there is this YouTube video about to go viral, and I think you would enjoy it!
You can see it on my blog, or http://youtu.be/7_aJHJdCHAo.
Oh my goodness… Jeremy did not come to our “girls night” he just came to dinner and then we had the whole night to ourselves.
great photos!! So creative & looks like tons of fun!
Love the hanging umbrellas and the crepe looks delicious!
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You find so many cute places around Springfield, your posts inspire me to find new awesome places in Philadelphia!
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so cool! those umbrellas are awesome.
gorgeous blog!!!
I think i’ll be a new follower 😉
xxo
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Love the pics!
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Too true. LOVE that ceiling with the brollies!
Looks like you had an awesome day!!
Xx
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I need a ladies night after the last week I’ve had. Uggg. looks like fun.
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love the idea of those umbrellas hanging from the ceiling like that. looks like such a cute place!
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Love the umbrellas and I love that girls red hair. I’ve been a redhead since 1997 and have been trying to find the perfect red for me, I’ve been happy with a few of them, but still haven’t been able to find the one. Whenever I go back to the hairdresser I change my mind before my last visit I wanted it lighter, last visit I wanted it darker, I keep going back and forth, but that is a beautiful red.
These are great pictures.
Sarah
Wow all of these are beautiful–love the cute umbrella shot.
i adore the umbrellas, a nice touch on the interiors. you have such lovely friends!
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That looks so good! 🙂
Love,
Stephanie May*
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Love the umbrellas on the ceiling…what a cool space. Great photos!
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The umbrellas are such fun!
Those umbrellas are divine…and I want Katie’s hair on my head!
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You ladies are just. so. beautiful. Truly. Glad you had a wonderful day.
Kacie
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so, so true!
J’aime les parapluies!
so cute!
Man Jag älskar din artikel och det var så bra och jag ska spara det. En sak att säga fördjupad analys som du har gjort är mycket remarkable.No man går det där lilla extra i dessa dagar? Bra gjort. Bara en förslag som du canget ett Översättare Ansökan för din globala publik.
Jag var mycket glad över att upptäcka denna webbplats på bing.I ville säga tack till er när det gäller denna fantastiska inlägg! Jag surelyenjoyed varje liten bit av det och jag har du bokmärkt att ta en titt på nya saker du postar.
At first glance I thought Jeremy was holding the plate…
Lovely pics!
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I see Frida Kahlo in the background! She’s my favorite hispanic artist. Just wanted to point it out ;D
Great pictures. Looks like you had great fun.
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Personligt lykønsker denne kommentar af forfatteren eller skaberen af denne artikel, så interessant er præcis, hvad jeg ville, mange tak for at skrive og udgive. Jeg har læst mange forskellige artikler. Men ligesom hans artikler, og vi håber, at flere og skrive bedre. Jeg råder dem til at læse, tak
Yep, it is!!
the umbrellas on the ceiling look stunning
as always, I love the picture.. 🙂
Hi,
i’ve got a question.
Can I post this “umbrella” photo in the post “What i loved in May?” Of course I’ll link it here. 🙂
Hugs,
n.
I would really, REALLY love a post about your gorgeous MAKE-UP! You and Emma always looks so fresh and lovely! It’s the first thing I notice about your pretty photos! Your maquillage is flawless! Would you share your secrets?!
I need a night of those ; )
love the umbrellas hanging from the ceiling
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I just love everything about the mantle arrangement picture! Ooh, and ya’ll should totally steal the umbrella idea next April! “April showers bring May flowers!”
Glad you had a great day out.. the umbrella’s look very interesting.
such lovely pics!
xxx
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What a remarkable post this has become. I’m grateful for you and anticipate much more assortment of posts like these. Thanks very a lot.
Now that you have decided to make a fashion statement by wearing a leather wristband or leather watch band, you probably want to know how we make our leather. Leather is made from different animals, in general, but The Level Collection is very careful with its supplier base, so we are so careful that there is a consistency that can be found in all of our products. Cheaper leather suppliers and manufacturers will use any number of different animals and “split” the leather (referred to below) to create an almost “artificial” feeling to the leather.
At the Level Collection, we work hard to supply you with the highest quality, most consistent leather product possible, even though there are natural variations from animal to animal.
The process of creating leather itself is quite complex—from the skin to the finished product. The steps themselves are often referred to as “tanning” from the most distinctive part of the process, which uses tannic acids present in plant matter to chemically alter the leather so that it will not putrefy or rot. Without the tannic acids, animal hides would quickly break down and begin to create a horrific odor. So the animal hides must be treated to form leather.The process has two basic stages: wet blue processing and finishing, both of which are accomplished in large commercial spaces known as tanneries.
To state it simply, skin has three layers beginning with the epidermis, proceeding to the derma, and ending in the adipose (the flesh). Only the strong and flexible derma is desired. When leather is processed, everything is stripped away except this middle layer. First, the flesh is cleaned off of the hide. Then the hides are washed and soaked, restoring moisture to dried hides and loosening dirt and blood. Chemicals are added so the water is alkaline, dissolving the hair and epidermis completely. When this process is complete, the water is brought to a stable pH, and enzymatic cleaners are added to remove all remaining organic debris. Finally, the hide is pickled in a acidic solution to prepare it for tanning.
Tanning agents cause the hide to resist bacterial attack. After this, the hides are removed from the wet blue processing tank, ran through rollers to remove excess water, and are ready for finishing.
Lower quality hides might now be split to the desired thickness then re-tanned with different materials to make it appear firm or soft. But our leather is not split, except to create a uniform thickness, and then dyed. After dyeing, the leather is oiled so that it will remain flexible and soft. Then the leather is dried, mechanically treated to soften it, and buffed so that it will have a smooth and attractive surface.
The beauty of our final product at The Level Collection is that it is natural, consistent, and well-made without any artificial processes. Now that you know how it is made, check out us so you know how wonderful natural leather can feel!
You are all so gorgeous! And those umbrellas rock. =)
Just ate there to celebrate my birthday and it was heavenly. Beautiful decor and amazing food!!!
I love the umbrellas!!! 😀
I feel like you could probably teach a class on how to make a great blog. This is fantastic! I have to say, what really got me was your design. You certainly know how to make your blog more than just a rant about an issue. You have made it possible for people to connect. Good for you, because not that many people know what they’re doing.
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