Hi everyone!  I know it’s been a couple of weeks.  I just wanted to write to say a huge thank you for standing by for a little bit while EAD Living was silent.  I’ve just been a bit overwhelmed with my job, travel, and the weddings side of Elizabeth Anne Designs, and something had to give.  But things are starting to settle down a bit, and I promise my little scheduling hiatus is OVER!

But I do need to be greedy …

My heart breaks for the people of Japan after the devastation of the past week and I know we are all searching for some way, any way, that we can lend a hand. Tomorrow, Friday March 18th, EAD will be participating in a bloggers day of silence in honor of Japan, organized by Ever Ours and Utterly Engaged. Those amazing ladies also created For Japan With Love. Any donations you make there will go to ShelterBox, an …

Hi everyone! Welcome to the new and improved EAD Living!  If you are reading in Google Reader, hop on over and take a look. I hope you all love it.  Bigger pictures and a more streamlined layout, but of course all the same EAD features you know and love. Profiles have been added to the post bylines, the menu bar got a little revamp, and did I mention bigger pictures?  Also, EAD Living is going to be featuring …

Hi everyone!  I’m so excited to announce a new feature on EAD Living, The Yum! List.  The Yum! List is a place where we can all submit and share recipes online, and store bookmarks of our favorite recipes.

Each submitted recipe will link straight back to the site it came from, so it’s lots of good incentive for everyone to submit recipes.  And with the favorites functionality, it’s a great way to keep track of ALL of your favorite recipes …

I come bearing early holiday cheer with a reminder that entries for the second Inspired Creations Contest (open to readers, vendors and bloggers alike) and holiday gift exchange have to be postmarked by November 8! Read up on all the details on the official contest page.  The contest is perfect for everyone because the DIY creation does not have to be wedding-related, you can envision any type of gift your heart desires!

One grand prize winner will receive a $200 …

Elizabeth Anne Designs and The Sweetest Occasion are back with the latest Inspired Creations Contest and our first annual Inspired Creations holiday gift exchange!

For this Inspired Creations Contest, we’re asking readers, bloggers, and vendors alike to get involved and we’re challenging you to create an original DIY gift idea. You can envision it as a favor idea, a bridesmaid gift, a holiday gift – anything goes! We encourage you to throw out all of the trends and traditions and think …

I’ve bitten the bullet, given in, finally caved… EAD now has a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook, I’d love for you to head over and “like” it!

As I do on Twitter, I’ll be uploading links to posts each day, announcements and anything else that strikes my fancy. Any thoughts about what you’d like to see on the EAD Facebook page? Photo albums from past favorites, perhaps?

Also, there is a Williams-Sonoma $200 gift card giveaway running on …

It’s a blessing that my professional life is so closely connected to my personal interests. But it’s also exhausting.

By day I manage the online presence of a public broadcasting station. I promote local TV and radio programs and community events. I develop and edit content and write scripts. I produce faculty interviews and educational forums. I compress videos and author DVDs. I initiate online chats and implement Flash slideshows.

And how do I spend the …

Just a reminder that this week is your last chance to full out this little survey for your chance to win a Le Creuset Dutch Oven!

To enter the contest and be eligible for the Le Creuset dutch oven giveaway, either leave your email address in the optional field at the end of the survey or come back here and tell me that you have filled it out (we’ll be on the honor system). If you are like me and …

UPDATE: Congrats to Kirsten and Amanda, our winners!

Earlier on EAD Weddings, I debuted the adorable wedding of the lovely Ashley of Ashley Brooke Designs, and I promised everyone a giveaway – well here it is! Ashley creates gorgeous handdrawn stationery and here is your chance to win your very own Ashley Brooke Designs custom illustration!

To win, visit Ashley’s site then come back here and leave a comment below with what/who you would want on your illustration.

One lucky winner from …