LIfe With Boys

I have two little boys. Dirty, bug loving, bad joke telling little boys. The other day this is what I found next to my sewing machine. Is nothing off limits to the imagination of little boys?

My Bag was in Good Housekeeping

Ok, for everyone that has been asking me to see the picture, here it is. I was really excited to have my bag in the June issue.

A much needed vacation...

Everyone needs one right? You bet! I just got back from a week long trip to Lake Placid. We had a ball. I had never been there before and was pleasantly surprised. We did some shopping and got to check out the ice rink where the miracle on ice took place. The highlight of our week was our family climb up Whiteface Mountain. It was incredible to see my 5 year old and my 8 year old scamper their way to the top. The trip was 12 miles roundtrip with a 4867 ft elevation gain. It is truly amazing what kids can do.

It was nice to close up shop for awhile and step away from the sewing machine. Tomorrow, back to work!

Amy Butler and the Electric Quilt Company

I love Amy Butler! Although I guess you can see that if you check out my shop. Her fabrics are so fresh and beutiful and the quaility of the fabric is unmatched. That said, did you know she has new software available for your computer? Amy teamed up with the Electric Quilt Company to make this wonderful CD rom that includes 22 patterns and 9 bonus projects. I just recieved my copy and I have been having so much fun trying it out. The projects are wonderfully designed, the graphics are beautiful, and the patterns are easy to follow.

When you get your copy, be sure to check out the inspiration gallery. I had the pleasure of being included in the gallery and want to send out a huge thank you to Amy and the Electric Quilt Company!

If you are interested in more information, check out Amy's site at:
www.amybutlerdesign.com

Sometimes the Best Layed Plans...

Do you ever get these ideas that sound great at the time, but not so great later on? That is completely me. We went strawberry picking this past week and I had great plans of all of the wonderful things I was going to make with my strawberries. There was strawberry pie, strawberry pancakes, and of course strawberry jam. That said, I came home with 10 pounds of strawberries and other than eating them just as they are, I havn't done a darn thing with them. Maybe today?

Did You Survive the Holidays?

Well, did you? We are still in recovery mode around here. The toys have yet to find a place to be put away, the Christmas decorations are still hung, and we still have a few family members to exchange gifts with. That said, I couldn't be happier. The kids went back to school Monday!

I have slowly been restocking my shop. Carissa Black, the shop, had a great holiday sales season. I can't wait to start adding some fun, spring inspired handbags to the shop.

A big thank you to everyone that has helped me have a successful first year and here is to a wonderful year ahead.