Fabric Covered Wipe Container

Gooseberries boutique
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Isn't this cute! I love this tractor print and red rick rack. This is a sweet creation for my friend Suzanne and her boys.

Gooseberries boutique

Gooseberries boutique
Originally uploaded by MickeyStaudt

I made this nearly 2 years ago and still love them. They were fall colored silk flowers with a hand beaded center. My favorites were also attached to cotton stretch headbands. I think I will make some more this year!

Fresh Picked..Blackberries that is...

whew....is the summer speeding by! I am finally getting back into the swing of things. I am really enjoying these long hot summer days with my kiddos. We are having such a great time. We went berry picking this week and they did great. Thankfully, the bushes were thornless and kids were in an adventurous mood.

Today, I spent most of my day in my kitchen washing, squashing, stirring, filling and processing jars of blackberry jam. The girls had so much fun helping! It's too bad no one wanted to help clean up the kitchen when we were done.

Little Pillows of Joy

My husband recently asked me why I make pin cushions. I told him, they just make me happy. Sweet little pillows of joy! Each one is different. I also think sewing and creating is quite therapeutic. I have several listed in my Etsy shop with even more waiting!

The hump...

Really glad the holidays are over. Between illness and visiting, I feel like I can't hardly catch my breath. I am in the process of moving over my business to Etsy full time. I am also wanting to change the name of my business to something different. Will let you know.....

I am in love with the newest fabric line from Michael Miller. The designer/owner of Portobello Pixie, Sandi Henderson, has released her first line. It is called Ginger Blossom and is lovely! I can hardly wait to get some in my hands. I am totally foaming to make some sun dresses for the girls with it! I love these little pants, they remind me of lazy summer days! Ahh, can you tell I'm tire of the cold?

Turkey day, shopping and illness......

Thanksgiving was very low key this year. We spent a quiet day at David's parent's home. His sister and her kids were there as well. All of the cousins played together all day. After a long day visiting and eating we headed home in preparation for Black Friday. I did cash in on some deals, but decided to forgo the in store insanity this year.
Later in the day Thomas got sick. Then, today Phoebe, Hannah, Calliope & Sam all got sick. My father in law called and said they had 4 sick in their home as well! It's going to be a really long weekend, and not in a good way.

Gooma......

Well, most in the boutique world knows what BabyGassyGooma is. I love their stuff! This lady was the original embellished overalls girl! Who can forget her "HO HO" overalls. Baby gooma just finshed their "gooma girl" search. We couldn't help but think our Phoebe would be a perfect fit for the company. But, as I knew beforehand, thousands entered the competition. She wasn't chosen, but it was a great experience and lots of fun to take some new headshots of my sweetie pie! Maybe next time.