TGIF!

Definition of an excellent Friday night when you are a parent: children asleep before 9 pm first and foremost. Wine glass, comfy pj's, tucked in bed and puppy cuddles. 

This week was rather long for me. I've been super busy at work now that I've switched roles. Despite the fact that my days fly by, I feel so unaccomplished because there is plenty to do. That sounds kind of asinine doesn't it? C'est la vie! 

Anyway, tomorrow is Halloween and the girls are sure to have a fun day being dressed up and seeing other children in their costumes. We will be taking the kids trick or treating at the mall, since the girls are still sick and the weather probably won't be great.  I'm looking forward to unwinding this weekend. I'm itching to treat myself to a little something.

The Blah.

Sometimes I find myself slightly overwhelmed with everything. Sometimes it's necessary to take a mental health day. My other way to unwind besides crafting: organize. I did a lot of that today.

 

This little guy got a lot of cuddles today. In return I got loved back. 

-A.

Let's catch up!

It's official I have spilled out of my crafting closet. Wah Wah. I really need a legit sewing and crafting room. This extra space is most definitely on my priority list when we move next year. There is no bargaining on this one for sure! 

This weekend I didn't get too much done. I have been insanely busy with all sorts of things. The girls have been sick, actually the entire family is sick. Even my co-workers are sick. Yuck! I love autumn, but I don't love that the nasty germs have begun to spread.  

I was as happy as a clam when I got all of this fabric in the mail last week. Oh so heavenly. You want to see me happy? Be at my door step when my fabric mail arrives.

I did get these linen/cotton blend bows done...

This one is my favorite. It's pretty large, but oh so girly. 

Made these earrings...

Current state of my sewing space...not good for my OCD tendencies. 

Also, these little guys have all been adopted by one special girl. I'm kind of sad to see them go. I have a ridiculous sentimental attachment to them. 

My obsession with Paris led me to something I have never done before. I was walking my dog during the weekend and I saw these two framed prints in the alley next to the trash. Without a second thought I picked them up and brought them home. I immediately took them out of the ugly gold frames and they are getting new ones soon. These prints were such a great find!!!

Since you totally care...(Heh, you do right?) Here is my new dog!

Kidding! My little guy has been shaved to look like a naked mole rat. He was totally looking like Chewbacca. A very matted Chewie, so goodbye long mane. 

Lastly, I am missing banjo classes...BADLY! Two more weeks and classes resume. I still don't have mon banjo. Eek!!! 

Yours truly,

-A. 

More exciting news!

Good morning friends, happy Saturday!

Sophia's school is having a craft fair and I have signed up to be a vendor. I'm so thrilled and scared! This is going to be my first time to publicly offer my creations to people outside of my friends and family circle. Needless to say, my weekends and evenings are going to be jammed packed! The fair is right before  thanksgiving break, so I have a good number of weeks to get all of my projects accomplished.

Last night...

This  morning...

Let's see what the evening brings!

-A.

A new season has begun.

Talk about transitioning fast. Two weeks ago we were in the high 80's with the smell of BBQ's lingering in the air and sicadas serenading into the late evening.Yet, my favorite time for the year has come. The air is crisp, we have fallen to the 50's and the leaves are turning into the most precious warm tones. Who could also not mention that pumpkin spice lattes are back (yum! I'm such a fan).  I am happy to report that I have been super motivated in getting things done for the website. The hardest part about all of this is the photographing, the editing, and uploading. With the grey fall skies photographing is tricky. This is half of my dilemma right now. Other than this major detail I have been happily sewing totes, bows and even earring making. The upcoming weeks are panning out to be busy as suddenly I have a baby shower to decorate and a birthday as well. I feel like I now need to start jotting these things down because I will have to get on a schedule to time everything to be on track. There is some great satisfaction in knowing that people are starting to ask about purchasing my items and are inquiring about my general crafting services. I wish nothing more than be able to have steady clientele to continue running my sewing and crafting endeavors. I have said it before, crafting is my therapy. When stress or anxiety riddles me I turn to the thing that makes me go into my own little world. So thank you to those who support me by admiring, encouraging and buying from me. You have no idea what your support means to me. 

-Yours truly, A.