Subtle Hint #3

1. BEST winter scent ever at William Sonoma, perfect for the kitchen 2. a Lovely refill on one of my favorites scents 3. The perfect cookbook to feed my habits!  4. Beautiful navy leather Marc Jacobs

Tis the season to have HIVES...

 So it seams I am ending this year the same way I started it...with Hives! What a sad day!  Turns out I am in fact allegic to something...scented lotions.  My skin hates it, especially in the winter.  This past Saturday I ran out of Aveeno lotion and decided to lather on the nice scent of Vanilla Bean Noel from Bath and Body works to moisturize.  However sadly after almost a full 24 hours I started to itch and noticed I had Hives all over my body...even my nack and face are breaking out.  Last year they lasted 3 weeks.  I really hope I can kick them sooner this time.  It will take all my strength not to focus on the itch.

Dreaming in Christmas

I should be sketching bodies for Back 2 School 2011....I have however had a long day and I just can't do anymore creative thinking. But I do have time to dream a little about Christmas and how I wish I had a tree to look at when I get home tonight.  Rick and I have been putting way too much on our to do list that we still have not decorated for the season...I mean we bought a beautiful fresh wreath but still no lights and no tree.  Is it worth it if we put it up this weekend and are not home for Christmas?  Is it worth it just to watch the lights glow?  I promise I would leave it up until the new year...

BLACK Toes

As you all know winter is here.  And it has been snowing a lot lately in Minnesota.  You would think I would have a pair of quality winter boots. Especially since I have lived in the midwest from birth. However as my dad likes to put it I choose fashion over function.  At 28 I think I need to move closer to function. Not sure how closely I will let myself go but I can't keep choosing fashion.  I took Bacon to the dog park the other day and wore my semi fashionable winter boots. After arriving home cold about 2 hours later I noticed I had black toes.. Mind you I was wearing socks.. The Black from the die on my boots bled through onto my feet. I think its time to grow up and buy for function! 

o.k. Lets at least compromise...Sorel Caribou Boots @ J. Crew and other stores near you.

Subtle Hints #2

1. Perfect Round Doggie Frame to Put Bacon's Picture in. 2. A girl can never have too many Aprons 3. Cozy Slippers to wear in the house 4. Velour Trimmed Robe I could live in this.

Pray Often

The Lord Listens and I beleive he answers our prayers in his perfect timing.  Please pray with me for my mother in law Deb. Pray for courage and peace as she embarks on a very scary surgery.  I Love you Deb and I know you will make it through this a stronger woman.

Subtle Hints

My wonderful, sweet, charming, loving, and smart husband is perfect for me! However he never knows how to shop for me.  He needs subtle hints - especially since I hate above all things saying please buy me ...X...Y...Z.  Alas I have only one alternative to drop subtly ideas for him around occasional gift giving times of the year.  I will be dropping said subtle hints through out the month of December to help any one who has told me I am difficult to shop for.

1.New Leather hand Bag Please - Either a nice Jewel tone or a classic black 2.Must Have Stud Belt 3. Cozy Sweatshirt

Bedroom DREAMS

Someday I hope to make this a reality... Think a real grown up space with real furniture. I think this will have to become a reality in bits and pieces. The furniture piece will have to wait until we have the money and Rick is done with school. But to keep the dreams alive for now....

I LOVE thee depth the Black wall adds to this small room - which is perfect for our space.

the DRAMA of the HIGH head board also LOVE the grey walls.... I guess I could make this happen with some craftiness.

This is really DREAMING... LARGE windows, Large space..someday.

Crisp Ripe Apples

Last weekend Rick and I went to the Apple Orchard in Carver County with our Favorite little Family...The Lopah's.  Sometimes I get tired just thinking about having a family with 3 kids...But then I get tired with just Bacon.  Anyway we had amazing weather and took some new fun pictures too!

 I have to sneak this picture of Bacon in here because he is Flying!!! I can't believe I captured this shot!

Birthday Wishes

Some of you may know that this Saturday is my Birthday.  It's not a milestone but a birthday none the less. I have compiled a small list of some things I am wishing for these days.  I hope this helps my husband the most.  He says I am hard to shop for. 

1. Original Hunter Rain Boots in Aubergine, 2. Something little and fun like cute masking tape...hey its creativity for every day uses - foud on nonesuch things ( I am not suggesting that I get tape from my husband), 3. Adorable Alfred Shopper from Lisa Stickley in waterproof oilcloth canvas. 4. Mini Cupcakes by Melissa...YUM! I remember trying these when I was in NY last fall with Ruthann. 5. Aadorable bow headband from Emmadime..Honestly everything on her site is so cute!, 6. Splurgworthy blush brush in the softest of bristles...I honestly don't even care if it's a name brand brush I just want to be pampered.

All Grown Up

So last weekend Rick, Bacon, and I drove the 5 plus hours to Milwaukee.  To our surprise Bacon slept almost the whole way. He LOVES being  in the car. We spent lots of time with my brothers kids and I took out the camera once again to shoot them in action.  They are definitely a lot more expressive then they used to be. Elijah is full of funny faces and actually likes being in front of the camera now. 

Little Elizabeth is really growing into her features. I think she is becoming such a pretty mix of my brother and her mommy.  The sweatshirt she is wearing is one of my designs.  I love it!!  Buy you’re here online or at your local Target Store. P.Ss it comes in Pink too...

A Bigger Piece of Bacon

Bacon has grown so much since I took the above pictures... The below pictures I took about 2 weeks ago and he is already 30 lbs and growing.

 

     

 

Junk Bonanza 2010

 

             

I had the Lucky opportunity to attend Junk Bonanza in Shakopee last Friday for a creative off site.  It was so inspiring! Around every corner new and exciting things were displayed so perfectly.  Take a peek at all the wonderful vintage and not so vintage items I gawked at all day Friday.

World's most AMAZING pie topper!

Previously you saw my mini post on the cake topper I made for L & J's wedding.  I was asked to make a PIE topper for S & K's  county fair themed wedding. When she first approached me with her idea I was very skeptical...How long would this take me...Can't you just buy it...How am I going to sew teeny tiny clothes...???  However, like I discover with most projects I start I am truly overtaken by excitement and energy once I start seeing the fruits of my labor.  It was well worth the hours I put into it and I know S & K LOVED it! 

Some may say I missed my calling but I think I have just opened a door.  Please feel free to contact me - I can start taking orders now.... (I can't forget to Thank my wonderful Hubby who has a passion for miniatures and single handedly took on making the mini glasses!)

First Stop... Wilton Iowa

I can't believe it has already been almost 2 weeks since S & K tied the knot at Overlook Farms.  It was an amazing 9 hour journey and the weekend that preceeded was SO worth every mile we drove.  Here are a few pictures of my dear friend Kates' parents lovely farm in Iowa.  We had a nice stay complete with zuchinni bread for breakfast and fresh brewed coffee.

The farm used to be used as a Hog farm but is now used primarily for corn and soy beans.

I saw this old bike and had to take a picture. I just LOVE my iphone hipstamatic camera.