Mondays Around the Shop

I hope everyone had a nice weekend! My munchkin turned 18 months...so close to two it's crazy. It so funny she watches me working on items for the shop and aside from coordination issues she pretty much understands what each tool does or at least how to use the tools. She loves to mimic mommy.

I managed to add the new patterns to the shop. I still have to update a few items but I like how the new patterns turned out.

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As I was working on some other things, I ended making these fun little guys.

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They came together rather quickly and I love how they turned out. I am working on a little something to add to them to make them really pop. Hopefully I will at least have the samples finished by the end of the week so I can update the pics.

HAPPY MONDAY!

FOOD!!!

I blame one of my friends and my mother-in-law #1 for my current cravings.

If you need two yummy, filling and relatively easy recipes to whip up this weekend or really any night try these!

LOCO MOCO


It's an easy dish super popular in Hawaii (learned about it from one of my friends who is from Hawaii)...it's just rice, a ground beef patty (I use ground turkey), fried egg (usually over easy but I do over hard because I don't like runny eggs) and brown gravy. DONE!!!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN COBB SALAD


A little time consuming as far as cutting up everything (plus I don't use the pre-cooked chicken, instead i just take some chicken breasts, coat with some Fiesta Ranch powder and bake till done), but still really easy and filling. My hubby's mother made Cobb salad as part of his birthday dinner. I hadn't had it in a long time and it just makes me want to make this weekend!

HAPPY FRIDAY

With Envy Wednesday

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Today is my hubby's bday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY HON!!! My hubby loves his guns, alcohol, video games and anything pickled. So in honor of him here are some fun items I think my hubs would love!

a) Packman Cufflinks by dedalo
b) Shot Glass by ofminedesign (combines two of his favs!)
c) Homemade Garlic Dill Halves by Thymesquare
d) Pro Gun Liberty T-shirt by Prime9tees (ordered for my hubs..can't wait to get it!)

In addition to the gun t-shirt I also got him this...

International Spice Blends Kit by cookoutsidethebox

He is a very good cook and finds random recipes to make...he cooks more now so I thought it would be fun to have some different spice blends.

ENJOY!!!

Express Your Self!

I have been on the fence about some of the pattern choices for my stationery. I came up with some new patterns. I am at the point where I am having consistent sales so I haven't "retired" anything. I hope that the right customer will come along and buy whatever has been sitting around in my shop. So I have a hard time figuring out whether to switch out the patterns I'm on the fence about or just add the news that I came up with. This is where you guys (the 2 people that read this blog) come in. I need to know whether I should just add the new patterns to my options, or replace some options.

Please express your opinion by voting on to your right. Thank you!!!

Coming Soon...

Working on a new item(s) for the shop this week. It's taking longer than I thought but I'm planning to add it to the shop by the end of the week.

Here's part of my inspiration for the photos.




Also check back tomorrow. I need your opinion/help with refreshing the shop (maybe one day I will be satisfied)

HAPPY SUNDAY!!

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Hey I have to reward my "little helper" for being so much fun!

*she normally isn't allowed by the paper cutter..which she is fascinated by.

With Envy Wednesday

I am switching it up this week. I have been trying to get Mother's day gifts in order (1 mom and 2 mother-in-laws). Which got me to thinking about what I want for Mother's day. I either have one specific thing I want or I have no idea what I want for most gift-giving holidays. I also tend to me a person who doesn't necessarily want a tangible gift but more like a service. This Mother's day I told my hubby that I wanted our office cleared out and then organized with my stationery items. That way I will have a real studio to work in. But I also told him if he didn't want to do that (our office is the place where every random piece of paper, craft, and item goes to die) he could get me anything from one of these places. We'll see come Mother's day what I get :)





AtelierBB pottery I love the vibrant colors and lacy texture. I already showed them to my hubby while batting my eyelashes and pouting :)






Kinies handbags. These purses are so much fun...love the big bows and the ruffles!











Esoterica Bazaar jewelry. I am in love with the items and the photos!






Out of Line clothing. I really love the simplicity of the clothing and they look so comfy! They would fit nicely into my wardrobe.