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Two cool birthday gifts…

Friday, June 27th, 2008

…if I say so myself!

My parents’ birthdays are this week. My mom’s “vice” is playing Mah Jong. I mean, she’s totally hooked! (oh, to live the retiree’s life *sigh*). Last month I found a great Mah Jong print from an eBay seller, so I snatched it up. [...]

Summer at Artiste

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Oh, to live at the beach, near the beach. Heck…even on the beach! I think I love my items I’m stocking at Artiste today because they are all remniscent of beachiness (is that even a word??).
Today at 9pm EST (that’s 6pm for us West Coasters!) I’ll be stocking some beachy inspired summer goodness [...]

A crafty weekend

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Setting my sewing machine aside, I pulled out my hot glue gun and got to work Saturday night. My boys were engrossed with watching Disney’s Camp Rock so I took advantage of the time to work on a Memory Board using the McCall’s free pattern for inspiration.
I’m trying to make my sewing room a [...]

C2C at HyenaCart today…it’s the 1st Day of Summer!

Friday, June 20th, 2008

I’m having a special stocking today over at my Hyenacart to kick off the 1st day of Summer! Please stop by to see some of my summer selection of bags, totes and even a Baby Bag set! So cute!! The sale begins at 12noon EST.
My special guest is Jenn of Etsy’s It’s [...]

What I’m carrying lately…for summer.

Monday, June 16th, 2008

I’m hooked on this toile handbag style –> the Magazine Tote. It’s perfect for me! Not only is the toile fab.u.lous for the summertime, but the entire design is just really working for me. And it never fails to receive compliments, which is a bonus, too!
The inside…roomy and deep enough for me [...]

Nautical……on Artiste this Thursday!

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

This is my bag style to design and sew this summer, I’ve decided. The size is perfect for just about everything you could possibly use a tote for: library, project bag, book club, daily handbag. The list goes on, I’m sure!
Available this Thursday, here is your perfect summer accessory: The Nautical Tote. [...]

The perfect summer floral print

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

One of my most very favorite friends, Jenn, not only lives near me so we can hang out practically daily, but she just so happens to sew, too! (and has an Etsy Shop: It’s Sew Sweet!). She makes darling little girl’s dresses using vintage and vintage inspired fabrics. She also has an [...]