Month: October 2008

yummy things.

Know what makes me crazy? When somebody shares a favorite store or etsy shop or something and then they become one of my favorites, thus tempting me to shop more. It’s so bittersweet because I love finding new treasure, yet I so do not need to find new sources of treasure!!

Know what I mean?

Why do I bring this up? Because if you don’t already know this etsy shop, you should. I visit and drool here often.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5145296  Her shop name is evalicious, and it’s button and lovelies heaven over there. I bought some of the pink buttons (pictured above) and can’t wait till they get here. Of course I’ll be continuing to stalk her. I saw an awesome Christmas kit I missed out on (on Ali Edward’s blog) and can’t believe I haven’t been checking her site obsessively.

Oh, right… I have a busy life here and can’t obsessively check anything. That’s right. Ah well, I’ll do a happy dance when those buttons get here, and in the meantime I’m off to CREATE!

a quote.

Reading through my favorite blogs this morning (oh how I love google reader!) I was really struck with something Stacy Julian had to say:

Let go. Stop making this so hard. Stop worrying about whether you are doing it right or whether you are good enough or whether you have the right stuff you need or whether you can keep up or whatEVER. If your pictures and stuff aren’t organized, do something about it. Stop procrastinating and JUST START telling your stories. Long stories, short stories, stories from this past summer and stories from when you were little. Stop leaving blanks on your pages where you will go back and add journaling. STOP that right now. Start using your own imperfect handwriting and stop thinking it will ruin your page.
My goodness girls there is so much good that happens in and through this amazing hobby. Let’s just decided to let go and let it happen.

 This rings so true to me, and such a good reminder to just do it.

lovelies

While the room is small, I still like surrounding myself with beautiful things and playful things in my workspace. It reminds me of how I kept my bedroom growing up. Always full of things that I like, and not necessarily things that go together. I find I’m more inspired than in a more clean/simple space. Looking around my room brings up so many memories, and getting my brain to fire and think is a GOOD thing in a studio!

Just got these velvet leaves and strawberries from onehundredwishes (love that place!), and right now I have them hanging as a bunch above my desk. I’ll be using them eventually, but in the meantime they decorate my space.

I was a my little pony girl, and these days I leave most of the play to my own daughters. HOWEVER… I found this little tiny pony named cupcake, and she’s mine. I think grown ups can and should have toys too. Why not? It’s good to stay connected to that inner child. (She’s fun!) I’m pretty sure my sister is jealous I found her too! (she’s hard to find)

A favorite (but broken) bead necklace, my ‘forbidden fruit’ candy tin, and an employee badge from a few years ago. Just a few bits and pieces decorating a tiny shelf.

I have more to share, and I hope to create some projects for you as well. Oh, and give aways. I love the give-aways and there will be more!