In My World...

"Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives."  hee hee...But seriously, I have no idea where that just came from!  Really though, where in the world does time go?  It seems to go into warp speed the older I get...not that I am saying I am old BUT I have gotten a little older over the years.

So many things have seemed to happen in a short amount of time.  I am getting ready to go see my niece for her FIRST birthday!  I can't believe it!  I am STILL attempting to figure out how to start up a business which I also can't quite seem to nail down the direction I want to go.  Although realizing my over-analytical skills, this could be a deterrent and probably a large reason why I am still in limbo!  That and lack of time but I am going to go with the over-analytical route.

I will say my new love has to be Pinterest!  If you have not discovered it yet, you must check it out!  At least if you are a visual nut like I am.  How can one not love collecting and organizing all sorts of images and such in one place.  It's a new visual mecca of addictive proportions!  Here are a few of the yummy collections I have started.

Ah, yes...Pretty In Pink.  I mean really...I'm in love!  And then of course there are these:

Because in my world...these are what make me, me!  Or at least would love to have them and might just need to make some of them.  I think I was born in the wrong era although with technology now I am able to discover more and more ideas and such which of course were not as available oh say 50 - 60 years ago.  But the fashion and the cars...absolutely dreamy!  Even better though might just be the advertisements from back in the day.  I don't think they would go over quite the same now.

or perhaps

I don't know about you but I'm not so sure my Christmas morning would be happier with a Hoover!

 

However, you have to really love the old cigarette ads.  These really throw me for a loop, where did they come up with this stuff?  I may not have the answer for that but I do know I find great entertainment in all of them I come across!

So I guess I should be thankful for being born into an age of such growing technology where I can still find and make amazing vintage fashions, discover old ads, and then share them with you!  I'd say that's pretty amazing...in my world anyway!

New cards...

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new business cards.  I can't wait to see them.

I have been searching and attempting to create something that I love and this pretty closely fits the bill!  It has polka dots, the colors I wanted, clean, fun...I love them!!!  Also, got some new Etsy banners and such once I get my self in gear and items up on the sight!  It's definitely a bit of work but I know will be so worth it and I am really looking forward to it!

I am now teaching myself how to make patterns and am super excited to see what evolves!  I have a couple of lessons under my belt with my serger and my cover stitch class next month!  Ahhhh, the little things in life.  As my husband is off to the football game with a friend, I am daydreaming about all of the things I can't wait to do and put together!  I have to admit, I never thought this is the direction my life would be going but getting my sewing machine a couple of years ago has been liberating and so fulfilling!  I am still wondering if sewing can be passed down as a gene....my Mom must have passed something down to me.  ;) (and for that I am eternally grateful...thanks Mom(s)!!!)

For now...I am off to work on a little sock monkey dress for my little monkey (my niece...she just rolled over to the 6 mos. mark, such an angel that one)!!!

Project 9...Round 1

I just finished and packed up round 1 of the pillowcases.  Next, I will work on some for boys since these are all pretty girlie!  They are so bright and cheery...I love them!  I have also figured out I definitely have a thing for polka dots....LOVE them!

So here are a few pictures of the finished cases.

So, there you have it...the first set of pillowcases for Conkerr Cancer: A case for smiles!!! =)

project 9

I am so excited to have discovered Craft Hope yesterday! To be able to potentially bring smiles to people and children is something I love to do and I am very very excited to work on their current project, project 9. September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and volunteers are sewing as many pillowcases they can to donate to Children's Hospitals all over the country to bring a smile or two to children with life threatening illnesses. I am so grateful to be able to participate and make a contribution. I can't wait to get home and sew the 9 cases I have cut so far! I will have to post a few pictures once they are complete! Plus, I am super excited to use my new serger to construct them!!! Yayyyy!!!

Pretty, pretty princesses...

Once again we had such a fabulously silly Sunday!!! We got to talk with lots of people and made some new friends. It was a beautiful day!

This was my new friend, Elizabeth who picked out her new purple and pink tutu. I even got her to twirl with me...it was so fun! What I love even more is she had to come back to show me all of the fun new goodies she got at the market that day!

She was such a little cutie, It absolutely made my day when she came back to model for us! I asked if her ruby slippers would fit me but she seemed a little unsure about that one. I guess my niece is right when she says they are just for little kids...that is until I make my own!!!! =)

Of course the day would not be complete with our little furry model!  He (yes...he but he was a great sport about it!) was a hit and sold out the "tutus de pooch"! He stole the spotlight!!! To make a great end to the day, we ventured up to a friends house and relaxed around the fire...it was a beautiful night and I look forward to the next!

Sunday Silliness!!!

This Sunday, July 25, I will be down at the Park Silly Market once again!  We had so much fun last week and looking forward to another fun weekend!  We had a great location on Main Street within the Beer Garden and will be there again this week!  Come say hi if you are out and about...should be a beautiful Park City summer day!

Yep...right in front of that 80s neon arrow is where you can find me with some new tutu color combos.  I have a big order of tulle coming in tomorrow so I can replenish my stock!  Someone was inquiring about tutus for Halloween and absolutely...we can come up with a fabulous outfit since I know it will be here before we know it!  (No matter how much I am trying to get summer to slow down just a wee bit!!!)  =)

So come visit if you are around, would love to say hi!  Plus, I should have a few more items (hoping to get a few purses done) as I also got in some new fabric the other day.  As always, if you need a different size, just let me know...I take orders!!!  ;)

Sunday Funday!!!

Yesterday was such a fun day!  Although a little warm (I am not going to complain since it is finally nice outside!!!) we managed to have a blast!

Sometimes words just won't do so pictures will have to!

She was just as excited as I was when she got this bright pink tutu!  It was for her birthday which is tomorrow and I have to admire someone who is that happy with something that is just so fun!  The cocktail waitress that was roaming around on the street and modeling the Rootbeer tutu!  (Somehow we missed that picture but it looked fabulous and raised a few eyebrows and raised some attention for my booth!

These lil' guys & dolls were soo happy rockin' their new tutus! The lil' pink tutu was for Fergie! She was the sweetest lil' thing, I wanted to take her home with me! She is 2 1/2 and seriously a doll!  ;)  The lil' Chihuahua got the black tutu with the zebra ribbon detail.  Their sibling get theirs next week only that one will be orange!!!  Can't wait to get a picture of both!

This lil' sweetie got her strawberries and cream tutu for her 1st birthday that is coming up soon!  They wanted the pink one which they thought would be perfect for pictures!  She is a doll and I managed to get a big smile out of her before they continued on their day!!!  =)

So, now it is time to get ready for the market next week!  I have to get busy on some new tutus!  I have some new colors coming and can't wait to put some new color combos together!