Hart 2 Heart

A lot of this, and a little of that.

Every day I think, "I should REALLY post on my blog". Then I get REALLY busy doing something else. Like making these super cute vintage pillowcase blouses. There are a bunch of them over in my ETSY shop.

Then I drove to Newport Beach and set up my little shop at the Lido Village Artisan Market. I'll be there again on April 7th, if you're in the neighborhood.

I made a few cookies. These were really fun. They were for a group of lady friends who were going on a trip to wine country, the Redwoods, the ocean, whale watching. 

And then there was St. Patrick's Day. I had more orders than usual this year, which was nice. I'm now making a gluten free version by special order. They taste very good! Different, but good.

And of course there was a little relaxing to do . . . at least for Lanky. . .

. . . and the kitties. I had more sewing to do, cookies to make, classes to teach. I promise to be back sooner to tell you more. For now, I'm in the thick of Easter cookie making! Oh, I love my life! Really! I'm not kidding. 

FREE SHIPPING from my ETSY shop!

Alas, my etsy shop is fully loaded with lots of handmade goodness. AND shipping is FREE thru the end of the week (Sunday, Oct. 21st to be exact!), just in time for your Day of the Dead shopping needs!

Or perhaps something for your favorite little monster?

A little leopard love. . .

or a Monster Buddy anyone?

And there are some special one of a kind pieces too. Thank you for checking out my shop, there's something for everyone!

 

ETSY summer sale!

Etsy sale is on!

I've been busy stocking my Etsy shop with lots of handmade goodness, so I thought I should have a big sale!

Use the code LUCKY at checkout and get 25% off your entire purchase!

And there's boys stuff too! For some reason, I don't always mention that.

The sale is going to end SOON so, hurry on over and check out my shop for the best selection!

Pretty Pillowcase Peasant Blouses

I may have a problem. Or not. 

I'm always jumping back and forth from one business to another. i've had my clothing business for over a decade now, and I still LOVE the sewing, designing, making. 

Then there are the cookies. . . I added the cookie business when the economy hit the fan and we couldn't make ends meet. It has really helped. A year and a half later, things are looking up. And I LOVE making cookies, working with clients, being creative.

When reviewing my sales numbers for 2011, my gross sales are pretty much split right down the middle, cookies/clothes. So this is good right?

I have no idea! If I focused solely on the cookie biz, I would have to make some big changes to expand production (translate to investing big $ we don't have). And the thing is, I really enjoy doing both businesses. 

I've always liked to do many different things, even when I was a kid; sewing, crocheting, playing the saxophone. Maybe it's just my nature and I shouldn't fight it. And really, it allows for a bit of flexibility.

When the cookie biz slows down (July and August), I can get busy in my studio and SEW! I get to pump up my inventory for the big fall shopping season. Of course there are those times when it's ALL busy (say Christmas time!), andI go a little crazy.

Hmmm. I'm not sure any of you have actually read my crazy rant here. Maybe you just looked at my pretty blouses. Either way, thanks for being here. I feel better; a little blogging therapy for me. And by the way all of these blouses and more are now in my Etsy shop. Sizes range from 1 (fits 6 to 18 months) to 8 (girls).

And now I must get busy making cookie dough.