baby sister

your HELP is needed

2011-10-18T21:44:00.008-04:00

I totally realize that I am likely "talking" to absolutly NO one, however in the off chance that someone is out there it's 1 more person to hear and know this.

I was born and raised in Virginia. Northern Virginia more specifically. That detail is very important to thse of us who are from here ;)

A few weeks back we had some pretty serious flooding around here... people lost there lives.

One of those people was a little boy by the name of Jack.

Jack was the son of a woman who I went to High School with, Anna (we didn't know each other) and older brother to Margaret.

Jack was taken from this world... his family, in the floods.

I don't dare try to capture all the details here when others can and have done it so much better. All I really wanted to do was spread the word in the hope of bring a tiny bit of joy to Jack's little sister and maybe his parents as well.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... I beg... take a few moment to read and consider spreading the word... maybe someone... the right person, will hear.

Thank you.

"The Bridge:One Terrible Night"

the list "If it Could be So..."

Bieber Fever

Pinterest part 2

2011-07-19T22:35:00.001-04:00

Ok... so now I'm on but itdoesn't want to work for me. What am I doing wrong?

2011-07-19T14:26:00.003-04:00

I am dieing to get on Pinterest!

IF anyone reads this, can you help me...please?

Howdy stranger

2011-07-08T11:54:00.002-04:00

Wow, I knew it had been a while... but that is putting it mildly. (I knew I wouldn't be very good at this :( )

MANY changes have taken place... too many for my first post in over a year. I'll do many mini post maybe.

I really should try to be better at this *sigh*

Afghan

2010-04-13T15:31:00.000-04:00

I'm starting a new afghan...all grannies...all neutrals.

It's been a while. I hope it works out. wish me luck

FREE UGGS!!!

2009-09-30T14:54:00.004-04:00

Over at My Sweet Savanah, a give away after my own heart!

Go here now....go!

latest project...

2009-08-25T14:03:00.002-04:00

$25.00 yard sale chair. Covered in green velvet

Pulling off the velvet revealed a really pretty needlepoint. Unfortunately the black background was completely faded.

So I recovered :o)

June 24, Xs 2

2009-06-24T10:22:00.003-04:00

Today I need to wish my Dad AND my Sister a very Happy Birthday.

I love them both dearly. I hope they enjoy their day. XO!

June and 20

2009-06-20T22:48:00.005-04:00

June and 20.

This is how my very first niece (and only 1 of 3 nieces compaired to 8 nephews) used to answer when you asked her when her birthday was. She is 27 today.

I love you Greer. Thank you being such a sweet & thoughtful woman. Happy Birthday!

Giveaway....

2009-06-20T22:38:00.003-04:00

at My Sweet Savannah! Hurry...go...now...ENTER! I did ;o) I love the little crown pot & check out the PILLOW!!!

Coiled Fabric basket

2009-05-05T16:06:00.006-04:00

Ok, so this started last December back when my family gathered one Saturday afternoon for a Christmas brunch at my sister Cindy's house. She and her husband have a cute little house with a nice size yard for their 3 dogs to run in. Inside, her style is ceiling to floor, she likes simple antiques and a slightly rustic look. This even carried over into a little basket placed on the floor in the living room near the entrance for her puppies toys. Perfectly matching the colors in her home...sort of rusty reds with golds & forest greens. Very cozy. Of course, when I asked about it, she had found it at one of those stores that gets random others stores leftovers...read: unlikely to find again. Not to mention, her color scheme its very different from my own. But, it was SO cute & my own puppies need one.

Fast forward to Easter time. I was checking out my daily blog reads & Sew Mama Sew had Spring Sewing ~ Easter Tutorials links which contained a link to a Fabric Easter Basket at Moda Bakeshop. Cute right? So, of course, I had an ah ha moment, and I was off to buy supplies.

Oddly enough, not long after that I was checking out the latest "recent with pictures" crafts on Craftster and came across this post stared by someone named Jenicat with a similar but different take on the coiled fabric...um...vesel.

Anyhow, on to my version...

I'm pleased with how it turned out, a bit more scrappy than Jenicat & a bit less scrappy than Moda. From the looks of it will need to make a variation for a kitty bed.

and more still

2009-04-20T16:05:00.003-04:00

more...

2009-04-15T16:32:00.005-04:00

...friendly birds.

friendly bird friends

latest

2009-04-08T13:06:00.005-04:00

from Posie Gets Cozy...a kit to make her friendly birds.

time

2009-04-03T15:59:00.000-04:00

I so wish there was enough time in the day to do the things I love.

slacker or busy bee?

2008-05-19T16:12:00.004-04:00

Maybe a bit of both. Work has been insane. So no time to write. ( I know, I know. I shouldn't be writing at work anyhow) I have been doing bits of crafting here and there. Nothing very exciting. I took a "Beginning Wheel" class. You know...pottery. I really like it & am taking the next one in line. "Beginning Wheel II"

A sample of my work (HA!)

Oh and I threw together this little plastic lined wristlet from some old pillow shams I had, to carry my pottery tools in. But I'm finding that I am quickly out growing my little bag and may need to modify the shape a bit so I guess this becomes a make-up bag maybe?

3/20

2008-03-20T12:02:00.004-04:00

HAPPY SPRING!!!

3/17

2008-03-17T09:27:00.002-04:00

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

thanks to LeeAnn

2008-03-14T22:11:00.003-04:00

I am now in the running to be the winner of this awesome give away.

GO!

NOW!

Check it out at Old Red Barn Co.

Unbelieveable.

a few things

2008-03-13T19:20:00.012-04:00

I have actually been s l o w l y working on a few things. Inspired by Erin of House on Hill Road I am attempting little embellished tees for my nieces & nephews. I need to finish them off. I'm a horrible artist but I did draw them free hand. The froggie was patterned after the Purl froggie at The Purl Bee. The fishie is just a fishie.

I'm flip flopping between a couple of designs for this fabric.

So, not unlike many of my favorite bloggers out there I LOVE fabric however my sewing skills leave something to be desired. Needing easy project to use my favorite prints on... Projects for me that is. There is the obvious quilt, although you need large quantities for that and I am currently on a bit of a budget. I've done the fabric swatch portrait project from the Purl Bee. Pictures forthcoming. In what easy ways can I wear the fabrics I love? I love this idea at Wise Craft, but have no idea how to do it. I really hope she makes a kit, so I can do it with MY favorites... How about a pendent?!

Yes.

Now I need to decide what I think looks best to hang them from.

Happy Friday!

another

2008-03-07T15:15:00.005-05:00

Another reminder post. I love this idea! The patches are just the cherry on top. I want to do it. If I have nothing in my closet...I will search far & wide to find a sweater to do this to. Makes me curse myself for all the sweaters I've gotten rid of or cut up to make other things...Lets hope they wouldn't work for this. I don't know why adding a zipper never occurred to me? I have, in fact, cut straight up the middle of a sweater before. A turtle neck. Never wore it though. I'll bet I would have if it had a zip.

Bugger.

excuses. excuses.

2008-02-25T16:19:00.003-05:00

How do all you craft goddesses do it? I assume some of you have day time, 9 to 5 type jobs, no? Where on Earth do you find the time to make things? Do you have maids? Cooks? I just can't figure it out. All I want to do is make things, and dang it, life gets right in my way. Poo.

reminder

2008-02-21T15:08:00.004-05:00

I just had to pop in and remind myself of the great post at Posy Gets Cozy.

I had never really considered making my own dishtowels before, because I have SO many.

But... after this...I may just change my mind.

2/14/08

2008-02-14T16:40:00.005-05:00

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

the worse blogger EVER

2008-02-12T16:28:00.001-05:00

I suck I know. Quick update...
The "craft show" went better than I expected. In spite of the fact that it did turn out to be only family. My cousin’s wife, Maggie, helped me price things. I am SO bad at that. I can tell you what materials cost but I am completely unable to put a monetary value on my time, or determine how much time a project takes. Assuming it's a bigger project that is. Some things were priced higher then I would have ever assumed appropriate... but sold, so that was encouraging. Hopefully I'll get to participate again & more people will show.
On the selling note, I went to a new hair place recently & discovered that they have little crafters displays around their shop. I chatted with the receptionist about it & she suggested that I bring my stuff in for the owner to have a look. I'm nervous...we'll see.

my first time

2007-12-07T09:33:00.000-05:00

This weekend, for the fist time EVER, my handmade items will be on display for others (by others I mean non family & friends) to see. I have an Aunt & a cousin...in-law who both bead and in the past they have put on a little mini show at my Aunts home. WELL, this time they invited me to come and play along.

I am totally excited & nervous at the same time. You see...it could go either way for a couple of reasons.

1. I don't really bead. I mean I have made a few sets of super simple earrings, but nothing quite as elaborate as what they make. So any beading I have is very different from what they do.

2. The majority of my stuff in general is very different they anything they might create. Our styles & likes are just very different.

The thing is, is that I think I can safely assume that the majority of people that will stop by this little...gathering of crafts will be people that THEY know. So the question is if these people are fond of their work will they hate mine? OR will they be interested in the small selection of different items?

We'll know come Sunday. Wish me luck!

on the hook. off the hook?

2007-11-29T16:28:00.000-05:00

I finally decided to attempt the Turkish slippers form Simple Crochet by Erika Knight. I rarely attempt to follow patterns only because I usually have to re-read the same information several times while flipping back to the section that tells you which stitch the abbreviation stands for ...THEN I have to flip to the stitch section of the book to remind myself how to do that particular stitch. But to my surprise I managed to work them up fairly quickly, making adaptations for how I wanted them to fit my feet along the way. Now to finish them off.

flea market = bad

2007-11-16T15:08:00.000-05:00

more purchases

LOVED the color, and its comfortable too!

For my sweet Niece Greta. I hope, hope, hope it fits.

Happy Friday!

recent purchase/creation & 11.15.07

2007-11-15T10:46:00.000-05:00

I bought the components at a flea market I visited recently.

It hangs in our tiny entry. I love it. More of what I bought once I tidy up a bit. Ugh, so much to do. How the heck can I finish projects when I have to clean??? Unfortunately my "studio" is also the computer room & guest room, so part of the cleaning IS the numerous projects I have in various stages of completion strewn about the living room. I know...I need a bigger house. Wish me luck.

Oh! As if everyone doesn't know already, 2 people who's talent & creativity I envy are on National television TOGETHER today. Anna Maria Horner & Martha! Alas, I'll have to catch it in reruns...work and all. Phooey. Don't tell me what happens, I want to be surprised.

wip

2007-11-14T15:46:00.000-05:00

Actually, I have several things going on at the same time. This is only one...

Sweater stockings, pre embellishment. The solid blue, green, ivory & darker pink one are cashmere. Mmmmmm sssoooo soft.

happy halloween ya'll! love, britney

2007-10-31T15:37:00.001-04:00

boo

2007-10-19T16:31:00.003-04:00

Sparkly

my boys

2007-10-18T14:48:00.000-04:00

FRANKIE

About 6 years ago now I worked for an environmental firm. One year on the Monday after Easter weekend a co-worker came in with an animal carrier full four mewing & wobbly kittens. All four completely white except for a black spot on each of their heads. Three boys and one girl. Thankfully the black spot on each was shaped differently, because at that point it was the only way we could tell them apart. Except for the little girl, she was the runt. We estimated that they were only a week or two old. The little girl still had umbilical cord attached to her belly. They were found under the stairwell of his apartment. He had heard them and waited for the Mama to come back, but she never did. So, not knowing exactly what to do with them he pack 'em up and brought them into me. So I went out and got a bottle & formula and got to work.

BIT 'O HISTORY

I used to work for a trash company and while there, on a couple of occasions, the workers found live kittens in the trash. I choose to think that the Mama couldn't move them all before the trash man came for the dumpster. At any rate I had hand raised kitties before. My oldest sisters mother-in-law was the wildlife specialist at a local vet for years, so I called on her for her expertise in how to raise the feline babies.

So, my co-worker and his girlfriend took care of the babies at night and on weekends then I took care of them during the day. Once they were able to eat and go potty on their own I brought all four home until they were old enough to be adopted out. At that point they went to a foster mom at a fantastic feral cat rescue organization. Now, before that happened my husband, who is allergic to cats grew to love these soft little playful cotton balls of energy and kindly agreed to keep one. He wanted the girl, because she was SO tiny and by the way required more time on the bottle than any other. So I sadly took the three boys to the foster mom and loved on our little Chloe. Chloe, however was very much missing her brothers and kept us up all night long pouncing and such. So at my husbands insistence I went back to the foster and picked up Frankie. His name came from being the only blue eyed baby of the bunch ( the only longed haired one too)

TONY

Tony boy was a rescue of sorts as well. He was an un-neutered male Yorkie in a house with an un-spayed female Yorkie & the owner couldn't manage to house train him... go figure. So they decided the needed to get rid of him. We had been talking about getting a second dog as a companion for our first, but we didn't really have the money to buy another dog, especially not a pure bred puppy. But I found out about this dog through my sister Cindy and was told that the owner was "giving" him away. So we took our pup to meet him and brought him home. The previous owner explained that she had to crate him when she couldn't watch him because he was peeing in the house. Well that night, not wanting him to pee every or anywhere I tried crating him, well...he FREAKED out. I had never seen a dog SO upset to be crated. It was sad really. Obviously he had been crated quite often because it was easier than actually trying to train him, and they wanted to breed the dogs so neutering was out of the question. We had him "fixed" and other then the random accidents that happen with dogs he has been an awesome addition to our family. He is sweet and cuddly and very laid back.

I love my boys very much. Aren't they handsome.?

the latest

2007-10-12T14:15:00.000-04:00

I've finished another clutch from Bend-the Rules similar to the last one except this one is bigger still and I included an additional embroidered circle on the back. I don't know what I'm making these for. I mean I think they are adorable & I love them but what the heck am I going to do with all of them? I wonder if I could sell them? Who do I know that would buy one?

(back)

Oh, reminder to self...my husband sold ALL of my remaining (after my stashed was raided)tissue holders to Falcons Landing for "give-aways" at a Tea Party. How cool is that? Such a good idea.
Annnnnd, here is the current state of my ripples. Less then 10 color/rows to go. Lord help me.

julia

2007-10-05T15:29:00.000-04:00

My niece Julia will be 14 on Monday. My sister Charlotte has a family party for her kids birthdays every year. Usually she makes all the food too, from appetizers to cake & other desserts. She has been known to do themes. We've done a Greek theme, with Pastitsio, Dolmades, Spanakopita & Baklava. Food heaven. And I can say we because I helped. All...ALL from scratch. And yes, we are Greek (part Greek) We had a Papou on our Moms side. We also did a Hanukkah theme one year simply because my nephews birthday happened to fall on the first night of Hanukkah. It's fun & delicious & I enjoy it every time.

Anyhow, I usually give them cash these day because that's what they ask for. But this year I made Jules a little wristlet. I hope she likes it.

(bad pics)

She had mentioned to my sister that she wanted a Sock Monkey a while back, so I thought the fabric would be appropriate. Again this pattern is from Amy Karol's book. Bend-the-Rules Sewing. I plan on attempting quite a few of the others shes come up with. Although I admit didn't quite follow it exactly only because I got confused on a few things. For instance...I used this tutorial for the zipper...well I thought the tutorial came from here , but I don't see anything of the sort. Hmmm, maybe I've lost my mind. Sorry, and thank you to whoevers instructions I used. It's not the best work I've ever done, but Charlotte sprung the party on me kindof last minute, so I was a bit rushed. I hope she likes it anyway. 14 year old girls like this sort of thing right?

P.S. My fondest memory of Julia is when I held her in the hospital for the first time I couldn't stop petting her head. Her hair was the softest thing I had EVER felt. I think my sister was afraid I was going to run off with her. I love you Hoopa-loo!

sparkly pumpkins

2007-10-01T20:02:00.000-04:00

For Halloween

it's a prickly pear!

2007-10-01T14:49:00.000-04:00

Who knew? Not me...obviously. A very nice woman on flickr, that I found through the Bend-the-Rules Sewing Pool, had a picture of one of these too as well as a shot of the ripe fruit. She says it's yummy. Her kids think it tastes like pear.

bend the rules

2007-09-28T13:50:00.000-04:00

I made a couple clutches from Amy Karol's fabulous book Bend-The Rules Sewing. I'm trying to work up the nerve (and find the resources) to try other thing.

This one is exactly the size the pattern dictates. Both fabrics for the bag I bought at Michael's & I had the button fabric in my stash from the tissue holders

This one is clearly a bit larger. The outer fabric came from a table cloth my sister Charlotte was selling at a yard sale. The inner. polka dot fabric was a napkin, on clearance, at Target. Vintage button & hand embroidery. I like it.

Holiday in Corolla, North Carolina

2007-09-17T16:40:00.000-04:00

1 week with extended family. It was nice. Beautiful weather for most of the week.

The dogs seemed to enjoy it.

This was in the neighborhood as we headed to the beach...2 HUGH ones. I had never seen anything like it in real life. I just thought they were beautiful. I only wish they had been blooming.

I don't know who these people are, they just got married RIGHT behind us.

too much going on

2007-08-02T11:39:00.000-04:00

I can't bring my self to write it all down, maybe someday. Both good and bad. A lot that brings tears to my eyes. And a lot that, for now at least, I can't share. I'm feeling very overwhelmed & sad today. I'm also heartbroken. It sucks.

look!

2007-06-11T10:01:00.000-04:00

Look at it. LOOK at it! I think its one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I'm beaming like a parent. Amazed that A) I didn't kill it & B) Its actually blooming! I just can't believe its really happening.

Funny how the things that make you happy change slightly as you age.

Oh, and I did in fact frog my ripples. Only a few rows in and I already like it better.

a good time was had by all

2007-06-07T16:57:00.001-04:00

This was very difficult to do. I hate myself in pictures.

friday!

2007-06-01T16:25:00.001-04:00

My day started off very stressed but its turn out to be very good! First I get this lovely little package from LeeAnn. Isn't it sweet, so much more than I was expecting! I of course I got the Dogwood tag/cards because I was #2. BUT she also included these other sweet little floral tag/cards, and some little bobs from her collection! I feel so lucky! Thank you LeeAnn I love it all.

(I adore the little daisy pin, its one of my favorite flowers)

Then I see this in my hydrangea this season. This is the first flower to sprout since I planted it 2 years ago. Frankly I was just glad to see it come up again at all. I may have mentioned it before...I kill plants. Unintentionally of course.

I have a big weekend a head of me, that I am so stinkin excited about it I can't even stand it. First the Wine Festival Saturday afternoon then Saturday evening I am meeting up with some old friends. There will be about 6 of us if everyone makes it out. I can't wait! I have also recently reconnected with another old friend via email. We spoke for the first time 10 years today! I'm still giddy from it.

Ah, friends are good. :o)

ta da!

2007-05-30T10:35:00.000-04:00

Its done. Thank God! I am very happy with it. Its not perfect but I'm not a professional & it was the biggest thing I've ever done. I did my best.

So you've seen the before.

Here's a bit of the during. And the after. Unfortunately the before picture doesn't really capture the details of how gross this piece was. Trust me when I say its better now. Even if you don't care for the dark finish, at least you can tell its wood.

AND, I got my FFF fabric yesterday. Yesterday was a good day.

I've also decided that I am frogging my ripples.

just stuff

2007-05-29T14:53:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Mine was good, thanks. A little shopping, a little doing. I went by The Cottage on Friday. Picked up a yellow window pane & a birdy stake. Hard to photograph but trust me he's cute. I should name him. What should I name him...? He's that blue I love right now. I also got to talk to Amy from InspireCo while I was there. I had met her briefly at the Paris Flea Market but she was SO busy that day. It was nice to chat with her. I also went over to the outlet mall to hop into Old Navy. I got some good stuff for summer. A lot of my stuff is a bit too baggy for my liking anymore. Yes, this is a good thing. But I really don't have a bunch of money to be spending on clothes.

Saturday I picked up work on the top to my china cabinet again. I can't wait to finish. I hope it looks as good in my dining room as it does in my mind. Did some cleaning around the house.

Sunday I want to a little festival thing in my home town. Viva Vienna! We were only there for a short while (too hot) but I got to see my mom & one of my sisters as well as an Aunt & 2 um...second cousins(?) that I wasn't planning on seeing. Which was nice. My cousin (their mom) is having a birthday party for the little one on Saturday but Charlotte & I have tickets to the Vintage Virginia Wine Festival! I am SO very excited. Yummy. My friend Mary is coming up from Woodstock to come too. So much fun.

Monday, I almost finished off the cabinet. It still need a coat of tung oil, but then it can take its rightful place on top. Maybe Mom will give me her china now :o)

Oh, I also made some coaster sets from the pattern at The Purl Bee

P.S. I think I'll name him Rudy ;o)

chilly in hell?

2007-05-26T08:46:00.000-04:00

It must be, because I WON something again! I'm just shocked. Frankly with all this good luck I'm a bit worried about what's coming.

I won these! Aren't they pretty?LeeAnn at MintBasil found them and was generous enough to give them away. Can you believe it? Thank you to LeeAnn! I've never been happier to be #2.

some necklaces

2007-05-24T10:57:00.000-04:00

Things embedded in resin hung on either leather or cotton cording.

sorry for the glare.

There is a felt heart, a vintage 4 leaf clover button, a circle of fabric & a twig.

A simple bead pairing.

i won!

2007-05-23T09:46:00.000-04:00

I can't believe I won. I won FFF at Sew Mama Sew. I've never won anything. I'm crazy excited. It was a much needed boost to my otherwise stressful day. It was a really hard decision but I chose Spa. I love brown & anything together, but I'm especially loving this shade of blue right now.

First and foremost I'd like to thank God, then of course the good people at Sew Mama Sew who pulled my name from the hat, and my parents because with out them I wouldn't be here today.

WOOHOO!

happy birthday charlotte!

2007-05-18T09:52:00.000-04:00

Today is my sisters birthday she's 44. She is the closest sibling in age to me. When we were younger this meant she was the one I fought with the most. She was always ordering me to help her clean before Mom got home, and I was always pouting about it. She is crazy & loud & can put people off until they get to know her. She has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 20+ years, and actually is the only one of my siblings to have never been divorced. She has 2 of the greatest kids ever (I'm not just saying that) I have other nieces & nephews...these two are great....not perfect...but great nonetheless. She is compassionate & sensitive & most of all fun as hell!

Just look at that cheesy smile. HA!

(she is the one in front. I'm on shoulders)

Happy Birthday Charlotte! I love you very much!

progress

2007-05-17T16:32:00.000-04:00

Not sure if I want to stick with the yellow or paint them brown? If anyone reads this and has an opinion, please share.

oops, i forgot

2007-05-03T15:38:00.001-04:00

I also ment to post my little fabric tacks.

my final answer...i think

2007-05-03T14:52:00.000-04:00

I am pretty sure these are the chairs (not from CL *gasp*, Slavation Army, the ones

I was hoping to own) that will be used with the new old dining room table

My husband doesn't like them. I'm not surprised, he doesn't see the big picture. Unless it's a car.

(if you look closely you can see my ripple blanket in progress on the table :oD)

Besides, he doesn't know about the FABULOUS fabric I planning on using to recover the seats.

I think it will be perfect with the "bamboo". Don't you?

I am so excited!

i have a plan

2007-04-30T16:37:00.000-04:00

This is what I told my husband when he asked about the chair I brought home yesterday (CL). Of course I was referring to the 4 chairs I had brought home the day before (CL) to go with the new old table. I guess he was so sleepy when he delivered the cloths to the laundry room that he didn't even notice them. I wonder what he'll say when he sees the new set of 4 chairs that I saw and hopefully will own as of this afternoon.

Whats with all the chairs?

I have a plan.

new shoes

2007-04-27T09:56:00.000-04:00

aren't they fun? I love them.

ssssoooo...

2007-04-23T16:13:00.001-04:00

after selling my new old table I had to find a new, new old table. Craigslist to the rescue.

Here she is.

I started stripping this weekend. It's definitely NOT perfect. But I'm not looking for perfect. Perfect would cost more than $65. This looks like it has been loved. I say this because removing the layers of paint have revealed a rather large ring stain on the top.

I love the stain.

funny story

2007-04-18T08:56:00.000-04:00

I bought a old chair for 40 bucks off Craigslist a while back that I was going to reupholster.

The reason I thought I could to it is because I've reupholstered before. Well, recovered would be more accurate. I had one of those boring ole' office chairs from Ikea.

here.

Then recovered with some pretty fabric.

here

A bit of toile underneath.

here

Of course once I started to rip it apart (read: carefully deconstruct) I realized there was NO way in hell I was going to be able to do it. So I called in a professional and after much frustration got this.

I love it! Its really comfy too.

Soooooooo, when the guy was dropping it off I asked if he would take a look at my table legs to tell me what he would charge me to strip them. So he sees the table and....

offers me 3X what I paid for it. He picked it up last night.

help me

2007-04-17T15:19:00.000-04:00

If there is anyone out there who stumbles onto this blog and has seen a link or post on another blog that has information about the making of a lunch (or was it diaper) bag with a sort of plastic protection over the fabric to make it easier to clean PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me where I can find it again. I saw it & promptly lost it. I have been backtracking all day. I need to know what this stuff is.

Thank you.

strange?

2007-04-12T11:20:00.000-04:00

Is it weird that I haven't told any one I know that I started a blog?. Well I told someone, but I haven't told them where it is. I just don't think I'm ready for people I know to read it. I dunno.

Here are some things I finished up this weekend.

i-cord daisies with vintage button centers (except for 1)

felt flowers

fabric covered magnets

here we are

2007-04-10T09:46:00.000-04:00

I now have a renewed love for fabrics. This is a bad thing... I am patiently waiting for

Sew Mama Sew to reopen.

I just stumbled on Stardust Shoes through Sew Mama Sew blog. She has a tissue holder tutorial too. Mine is more like hers.

slacker

2007-04-09T16:18:00.000-04:00

I thought this would happen. I'm too busy reading everyone elses blogs to keep up with my own. I began to think that I could use this to keep track of everything. I have a HORRIBLE memory. So this (if I keep it up to date) could help me remember things. So when I feel I don't have a lot of time to create an entry I could simply make lists of things that I want to be able to recall.

I dunno, just a thought.

I'm sleepy today. I had a bit more numbness in my arm last night. My hands "fall asleep" when I'm sleeping. Its been happening for a while, I can't remember exactly how long, years...(2/3?) For the past couple of months it has started to become painful, waking me, rarely a good nights sleep. The pain prompted me to try acupuncture. I've been 4 times. Each time is more eventful then the one before. My last session was this past Thursday. Crazy session, in a good way. I gotta tell ya, from almost the beginning I've slept better, but after Thursday I felt like I was almost normal again. It's wonderful! Last night there was a bit more numbness, no pain, but I woke up a few times. I think its because my arm/hand made Easter dinner. There, now I can look back at my progress.

HAPPY belated EASTER!

P.S. I made some tissue holders using the tutorial on Bella Dia (modified a bit) for little gifts. I'll post pictures tomorrow. My Mom came over yesterday to bring banana bread & took 3 :o)

fun

2007-03-28T15:17:00.000-04:00

Have yourself some fun. Yipee! Thanks Mary! Now...how do I do a banner?

when it rains it pours

2007-03-28T11:07:00.000-04:00

Bad day yesterday. The week of the crazy work meetings, after my cousins passing, I was feeling the need for a bit of retail therapy but on my way (long story short) I was rear-ended.
I dropped my car off this past Sunday to have the bumper repaired. So I've been driving my husbands car. He loves his car. Spends WAY too much money in what you could call upgrades.

1 being wheels/rims. Well yesterday I scratched up the passenger rear rim pretty darn good($$$).

I got sweaty with a racing heart just thinking about having to tell him what I had done. So I thought I'd take it to the shop that has my car to see if they could minimize how bad it looked before he saw it....got a speeding ticket ($$$). All to find out they couldn't help. But they gave me the name and number of a guy who does this sort of repair. I call to find out he is in Maryland & only comes to town once a week. I ask if he has an email so I can take some pictures & email them to him to see if he can even help me (the rims have been discontinued so I can't replace it) I go to download my pics & my computer won't run ($$$).

I pray today will stop the madness.

so much to do

2007-03-27T10:14:00.000-04:00

I had one of those weekend where you don't feel like you had a weekend at all. I hate that. I feel like I haven't been getting anything done lately, which I also hate. My house is a hot mess! I have projects that need finishing, and still others that need started & finished. But the work and personal part of my life has been so busy that I'm beat & don't have the energy to do the fun stuff. One thing I REALLY want to finish up is some furniture I'm refinishing for my dining room. I got a very cool retro-y like china cabinet thing that was like painted or stained & then almost shellacked. And disgustingly dirty. Which I have been stripping etc. I'm done with the bottom 1/2 and now need to sand & re-stain the top display part. I also decided recently that I want a round dining room table. So I found one that was in my price range where the seller agreed to let the table go with out the chairs and it is real. Like actual wood. Mahogany in fact! How cool is that. The only problem is that it had these lion heads & claws on the pedestal. So totally different style than the cabinet & a royal pain in the ass to strip! I got both pieces on Craigslist (I love that site) I sold the pieces that these replaced on CL too. Hopefully I'll have some time to get back to it soon. I'm anxious to see it all done and together. Oh, and having a proper place to eat will be nice.

spring +

2007-03-22T16:28:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was the official first day of Spring. I am so relieved. I enjoy winter, I like the snow & I really don't mind the cold, I actually prefer it over being too hot. You can always put clothes on but most of the time you can only take so many off. Compared to the people around me I am usually hot when they aren't. I have a cousin and a sister like this too, only worse. My sister has been known to shovel snow in shorts & filp-flops. But spring is a nice mild season, I can't wait for the green to start showing...oh and the flowers, of course.
Today is my mothers 70th birthday! Happy Birthday Mom!I love you! Shes a great mom, we've had our moments, but I couldn't ask for more. She is simply beautiful & young at heart. People are amazed at her age. I am the youngest of the 7 children she gave birth to. She has a lot to celebrate this year. Not only because its a milestone birthday but she has been battling cancer for the past year. It was a long hard road for her. BUT she is now cancer free. Thank God. I hope she has a fabulous day today, she deserves it.

(She bought me that Orchid some time ago. I'm so excited that's its blooming. It hasn't since she gave it to me. YIPEE! I usually kill plants, I'm so happy this one is making it.)

# 2

2007-03-19T15:55:00.001-04:00

It's been a loooong month. To be more specific, it's been a long hard week.

My cousin Kenneth was killed in an automobile accident on Wednesday the 7th, he was 39 years old. His 40th birthday is in May. He leaves behind his wife who is a strong & beautiful woman inside & out. As well as 2 of the sweetest kids ever. Along with his father, step-mom, brother & step-siblings his extended family will miss him greatly. We love you Ken. XO

This wore me out. I was just exhausted. Then came the springing ahead, which I have a hard time adjusting to in and of itself. Come Monday I was beat. Then came the non-stop 3 day "All Staff meeting" at work. A lot of which is a complete and utter waste of time. Not to mention hard for me to get into it. We had NO scheduled time to do any actual work, which makes catch up that much worse. ugh.

Nice post eh? Sorry. Wanted to document it, needed to get it out. I'm just fried.

VIRGIN

2007-02-22T10:08:00.000-05:00

Yup, this is my first time. I'm nervous. I have recently become a blog reader. Mostly crafty blogs. Have you seen the amazingly talented people out there? Is it me or do they all seem to be in the Northwest? I considered myself a crafter...kindof, then I stumbled onto the aforementioned blogs and well lets just say I considered selling all my supplies. Ok, not really, I LOVE making things. I think about it all the time, especially when I should be thinking about other things. Damn these crafting Goddess! I want to be better. I think by better I mean more creative. I rarely have an original idea, although I must say they are happening more now than they used to. I need to focus on fewer things stop being the Jack of all trades master of none type crafter. I see things I like, get fixated on them and that's all I think about until I try. Then mine doesn't look as good as what I saw and I give up on it but still have all the frickin supplies for it. Whatever it may be. I'm like this in other areas of my life as well, too many likes. Decorating my home for example, I like SO many different styles of things, ie: modern, shabby chicish, mid century... which can pose problems. I see a mix of styles in magazines and on blogs and it looks fabulous. I however can't seem to get it right. Not to mention I change my mind quite frequently, I think that is a result of like so many different types of things. Ugh, I need help. What am I missing here? How do I do it right? These crafty people seem to have the coolest homes. And the coolest things. All mixed together perfectly. Wow, am I envious or what?!? I suppose if you've got it , you've got it in every way. These blogs that I love so, well I ain't the lone ranger, they are popular. They are popular because these talented, creative, lovely women are also great writers and I would like to be best friends with all of them. I occasionally comment on their blogs to feel like I'm part of the crafty bloging family.
So I started this blog. Mostly to vent all the thought swirling around my mind about random stuff that no one wants to hear me ramble about. I gotta get it out.