Hart 2 Heart

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Why not eat something green?

Lanky suggests, your master's favorite Ugly Doll.

Studio view

I thought I'd share a bit of what was happening in my studio this week. I didn't clean up, I just thought I'd keep it real. This is NOT Martha's craft room. It is actually quite organized, but I'm always so busy working, that, well, what can I say. . .

Cheryl snapped some photos, while Paloma and I worked away. Since Paloma is way cuter that me, I insisted that she put HER in the photo collage.

I LOVE my workspace! That's me, in the back at the sewing machine. We are trying desperately to get a loan modification so we can actually afford to keep our house. I know we are in the same shape as so many people out there. There is hope, and it seems things are going in the right direction. 

My main project this week was sewing up some burp cloth sets. Each one includes two coordinating burp cloths, an appliqued onesie, and a baby spoon. Great new baby gift!

I like ribbons.

Lanky is always helpful in the studio.

Getting some spring skirts ready for the shop.

Sorting through a mountain of vintage linens.

There you have it. I won't see much of my sewing machine this week, as I have a big cookie order to tackle. It's for a Jamaican themed bar mitzvah! How cool is that! 

 

 

 

Lanky sez. . .

Could someone PLEASE help me put these pajamas on?

Seriously, it's freezing in here!

Lanky sez. . .

"What do you mean, I can't eat chips in bed?"

Lanky sez . . .

"Is this a good color for me?

Seriously. I need to know."

This and that. . .

The Hometown Fair was fantastic! The weather was perfect, surprisingly, since we set up Friday in blustery wind and rain. All in attendance were so kind and supportive. I really can't express enough, my gratitude for everyone who shopped with me. 

Are you sick of seeing my booth display? I only share because I think this is my best set up yet. It is an art you know, and I have so much stuff to display. Clothes take up a lot of space, and then there are the multiple sizes to deal with. After 10 years, I think I may have it figured out!

This is the new design I wanted to show you. Andy and I collaborated on the "swamp monster." The pants are corduroy. I was so excited about this outfit, thinking it would just fly off the rack. Saturday, there were no takers. But then on Sunday everyone was checking it out and I sold most of them! You never know. I'll be making more and putting them in my web store next week.

My next show is on Friday, at The Power of Pink Women's Wellness Conference in Torrance (CA). It's such a great event. If you're in the area and would like to attend, you can register here.

And now a word from Lanky. . .

"I love my daddy. . . and my couch."

 

It's the little things. . .

. . . that keep me going.

And make me happy. Like this mug. I was having a very hard time getting started today. I wore myself out at the festival yesterday, so I made myself a latte in my special mug that Emmet painted for me many moons ago for Mother's Day. It always makes me smile; the mug I mean. The coffee just wakes me up. As for the 15 year old Emmet, he woke up, barfed and went back to bed. No school today. Then there was this guy.

Those sleepy eyes really do not inspire hard work. But, alas, there was work to be done. Even after working all weekend.

I spent Sunday with these lovelies at the Abbot Kinney Festival. It's a one day fair, which means you're up at the crack of dawn to drive to the venue, set up, sell all day, tear down at 6, drive home, unload, pass out. Andy helped with the first and last part. I would not have survived without him.

Once the clouds burned off, the people came, shopped, and enjoyed a beautiful day.

There was great music, including this band, "Superbroke Brass and Tin and Strings". They were playing in the kids area right behind my booth, and were amazing! 

There was good people, er, creature watching too. 

I met the very kind Nina from Cute Hoots blog. She bought several things, and then, SURPRISE, featured me on her blog! Thanks Nina! She's into all things owl related, so we hit it off.

The day was a great success, thanks to all who shopped and visited. It was my first time at the festival and I hope to be back next year!

Well, I did digress. I was planning to tell you how I had written a different, complete post, when my computer shut down, and it was lost, and how the day went down hill from there. Which is why you are probably reading this on Tuesday, instead of Monday. It's probably just as well. I'm sure you don't want to hear about all that other crap. Here's to starting fresh tomorrow, with a good night's sleep.

 

 

 

Lanky sez. . .

"Get off the couch."

"C'mon. Let's do this."

sheesh.

Lanky sez. . .

"Could we PLEASE change the channel?"

"Who is this Anthony Bourdain guy anyway?"

As always, my days are filled with chasing the large puppy around the house. We are running out of high places to put things. Fortunately, he doesn't like tomatoes. Check out these beauties from the garden.

We haven't had a huge crop this year, but they've been delicious! 

Nothing better than a simple summer salad. Hope you're enjoying the fruits of summer, what's left of it.

Lanky sez. . .

"I think we need to redecorate."

"Here, I'll help."