Week(s) in iPhone #14
Some photos from over the last two weeks, about.
I painted my nails a lot! Thank you, Pinterest for the constant inspiration! I worked on drawing up NEW bag designs (which I am SOOO excited for), with the help from my nephew. Keep an eye out! Seriously. Emily and I put some fun colors in our hair. I made new hang tags for bags heading out. I worked on an order for some Bridesmaids!!!! I ate leftover BDay ice cream (note: I need to go back to Hagen-Dazs for more). I put my feet in the sprinklers while babysitting. I watched on while my AMAZING brother replaced my squeaking brake pads, so I could drive safely to Lake Tahoe! Oh, and then I went to LAKE TAHOE!
I spent 2 quick days in beautiful Incline Village with Lisa and her family. I had my own bedroom and got to breath the fresh mountain air and sit by the lake for a nice quick, cheap vacation. Just what I needed right now. I wish I could have stayed longer. But, there’s always next time. I hope :)
I got back home late Tuesday night last week, and have been so busy since! Working on getting out bag orders! and lot’s of babysitting. I’m trying to make all the money I can right since I am moving in TWO WEEKS!!!! More on that later…. 
Oh hey, how about some links!
Have you seen this outfit post from Elsie! My heart was pounding so fast when I checked my reader and saw that <333
I really want this dress, but in another color… Thinking about recreating my own!
Totally want to do this zig-zag shorts DIY, minus the studs.
I very much NEED to replicate my sewing machine with Legos. I think my family will agree.
A Krust booth.
I have been meaning to share a few quick pictures of what my little booth looked like at the Car show I set up at earlier this month. I had a lot of fun sort of mapping the space out beforehand and even more fun once I got there and got to work. I can’t wait to do more events like this! I Love setting my bags up in fun shop able displays.
See all the bags shown here in detail with links to buy IN THIS POST.
Sunspots.
It has been sunny in my town, but super windy and not so warm this week. And actually cold where I babysit and hang out about 20 miles north. What’s up, Summer? Get it together. I want to sit by my pool this weekend.
I took some spotty photos out out in the sun as the sun was lowering the other day. I sort of love the glare on the lens. As I looked at the photos, I immediately starting singing Sunspots by NIN in my head. Haven’t listened to that album in awhile. Forgot how much I enjoy that song.
Tank: Forever 21
Skirt: vintage via eBay
Flats: H&M via my Sister’s closet
Belt: H&M
Clutch: Krust.
I think it is pretty crazy how you can hear a song, and instantly remember everything about past places and feelings. As I listen to this song, I am taken to another place entirely. It’s pretty amazing. Music is almost a unit of measurement for my life.
“She turns me on
She makes it real
I have to to apologize
For the way I feel
And nothing can stop me now
There is nothing to fear
And everything that ever was
Is inside us here”
Addition.
All In A Golden Afternoon.
I am getting ready to revamp the blog and the shop… I have new bags to list and I just want to revamp the blog a bit, I always do!
I will be moving in the next month or so… I have not started packing at all! While I am excited to move (back to San Mateo where my family is) I, of course am a little anxious for all the work it entails, and the possibility of having to out my shop on vacation for a few days until I get set up again. But, I am ready to get out of Sunnyvale. Ready to be closer to my Dad, Brother, Sister in Law, Niece, Nephews, Aunt, and my close friends. I am ready to move into a bigger space with my Sister, and to create a new work space and get a bit of a fresh start.
Today, I put together bag orders and ran a few much needed errands. Shopped for Fabric, and wedding gifts, and made a post office trip. I sent a doily clutch to Paris, France. It felt a little exciting. Maybe one of my clutches will encounter the Eiffel Tower?!?! My bags travel more than I do. Brave little bags, they are…
As I was out, I saw this lovely flowered archway and had to stop for photos! Even though my outfit is nothing to be photographed really. But, I do love it. This shorts have made the way in to my summer essentials. I got these at the Abercrombie outlet last summer for a camping trip. (I didn’t really much in the way of shorts last summer. This year it’s a whole new story. I live in shorts.) I didn’t end up wearing the darn shorts on the camping trip, because I wore one pair on the first day and realized how silly it was to switch shorts while camping. I wasn’t showering so why change shorts? Anyway, I remembered I had them and broke them out last week, and have worn them probably 5 out of 7 days so far. I fixate on things…
Little bread-and-butterflies kiss the tulips, and the sun is like a toy balloon. There are get up in the morning glories, in the golden afternoon. There are dizzy daffodils on the hillside, strings of violets are all in tune, Tiger lilies love the dandy lions, in the golden afternoon, the golden afternoon. There are dog and caterpillars and a copper centipede, where the lazy daisies love the very peaceful life they lead… You can learn a lot of things from the flowers, for especially in the month of June. There’s a wealth of happiness and romance, all in the golden afternoon. … All in the golden afternoon, the golden afternoon… You can learn a lot of things from the flowers, for especially in the month of June. There’s a wealth of happiness and romance, oh…the golden afternoon!
(Birthday) Week in iPhone #13
Just a late iPhone photo update.
Last week I painted my nails a lot. I have really been trying to not bite them and the only way I won’t bit them is if they looks nice. So I have to keep them well manicured. And since I am either sewing all day for work or chasing kids around for work, my polish doesn’t usually last too long. So, I have been painting my nails almost every other day to keep up the pretty. It’s been fun experimenting new manicures!
Last week I turned 29! yikes. It sounds so old. I do not feel 29. I am not sure what is up with that. So, I will continue to completely disregard my age. On my Birthday ( Thursday) I sat by the pool, played in the pool as if I were 10 years old. I participated in synchronized diving, synchronized underwater handstands and flips, dove for coins and rocks on the bottom of the pool for literally hours! It was a good time. After a day in the sun and splashing around in the pool, Stephanie and I hopped in the car and headed to one of our favorite malls. We did some Birthday shopping at Forever 21 and H&M, and grabbed some Wetzel bits on the way out. Again, a good time. The rest of the evening I spent sewing a bit for the Car show I was selling some bags at. My sister also baked me a cake!!! Awesome. Double yellow cake with chocolate frosting almost all to myself. Birthday win. I had a lovely day!
My Birthday celebrations continued with a night out with my friends for Sushi on Friday night, and an AWESOME early BBQ dinner at my Aunts on Saturday. Again, I played like a 10 year old, this time with my niece and nephews on the lawn. Cartwheels, and somersaults, and just chasing the rascals around. I Love being a kid. I think I’m done with this growing up nonsense. Where is Peter Pan when you need him?
Another BIG part of my week was preparing and setting up a booth to sell some bags at in a Vendor spot at a Car show. I spent a lot of time creating a 40 bag inventory and planning how to set up my spot. It was so fun!!! And although, I did not sell anything, I am so happy I did it. I have attended this car show with my girlfriend Laura for years now and it’s just a really fun show to hang out at. While I will continue to attend this event for years to come. I know that my bags may not have a place in it. And that’s okay. You gotta just try things out, right? This is still new to me and I am not going to know how and when I will do good right away. I had NO idea I would get 17 bag orders when I went to meet my Aunt and her workout friends for coffee morning, just like I did not know that I’d prepare quite vigorously for an event I would not sell one item at. There is some trial and error, and that’s okay with me. I am stoked to have the inventory and the NEW bags I now have for the shop or future potential events that I am applying to.
Part of why I am so happy I did do this event is that it really pushed me to work extra hard in the weeks following up to it. I took it as a chance to really belt out a solid line of bags to represent my shop and my style. It is a cohesive line now. where as before I was just putting out a bit of a mish-mash of items as I was building my shop inventory. So, with that said… Look forward to a bit of a shop makeover with NEW bags!!!
I’m on that different type of high.
July is my favorite. I LOVE celebrating the 4th, then my Birthday! And Strangers , the Car show I am selling my bags at for the first time is the weekend after. AND THEN… A trip to Lake Tahoe late in the month! It’s been too long. I am feeling great about this month. Yesterday, while driving “Blazin’” by Nicki Minaj and Kanye West came on my iPod and is now set as the theme song for the month. Because, I am Blazin’, plain and simple.
And although I am working through most of THIS weekend (and next), I am also kicking back a bit and even pampering. Because, a girl has got to be allowed pamper herself a bit in the days before her Birthday, right? So, I am. I got a pedicure yesterday afternoon just before meeting up with a customer about some bag orders and then rushing off to babysit for the evening. And even after babysitting, I came home and cut and prepared some fabric a bit so I can work today (and maybe take a little break to sit by the pool a bit). Since I know I will be taking most of tomorrow off, I really want to get some time in and get these bags ready for the vendor booth next Sunday!
The beginning of my week was mostly spent indoors sewing. It even RAINED here, which actually made for a perfect day of staying holed up inside to sew. But, the rain did go away! And, Summer weather is here. I got out of the house later in the week and was warm enough to rock a mini and a tank. Sometimes, you just gotta. Like when you are driving around running errands in a black car. So hot.
Tank: Old Navy.
Shirt: Dockers, Urban Renewal via Urban Outfitters.
Flats: Urban Outfitters.
Belt: H&M.
Clutch: Krust. Enter to win one, HERE.
My Birthday is coming up this week as well, on Thursday (7/7!) and I still have not really planned anything… I sort of fail at organization of these things. I really LOVE any excuse to get people together and celebrate something, but there is some sort of disconnect with me in ever really planning anything. I am thinking Sushi and sake bombs at this really cool Japanese restaurant. It’s super fun for Birthdays. OR something simple like Olive Garden, because it’s more universal and I’m sure everyone likes it. I wish I had more space, a maid or time to clean, I’d invite everyone over for champagne and microwaveable appetizers. Because, I do not cook. Sounds like a good Birthday. Maybe, next year. Although for 30, I might need to go big! But this year, I want low key. I want champagne, some good food, my friends and family, and to work and sleep so I can be ready to sell some bags! Maybe, I’ll party it up next week if I get the itch to make up for it.
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ALSO, you guys. I got my Birthday gift from my Brother and Sister in Law a week early! CHECK THIS OUT.
MY button on quite possibly my most favorite blog ever. http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/ Elsie is an absolute idol and hero of mine. I am inspired and even motivated by her and all the Red Velvet girls quite a lot. Seeing their success in doing what they truly love, makes me want to work harder every day.
What I <3 Wednesday.
Pinterest really is one of the most inspiring (and ironically, time consuming) websites ever. A lot of the time I find that inspiring sayings and words are some of my favorite pins. I Love a little daily motivation or re affirmation of some sort. Of just something that makes me smile and think, “yup!” So, today I thought I’d share a few of my very favorite photos of inspiring, motivational and just happy words and sayings. I really want to get some fun prints of some of these. TO be able to see them in my home everyday would be lovely.
images: Live what you love. Pressure. Little things. Goodbye, hello. All you need is tea. The best.
” The Pressure is good for you” is so true. I have always been the kind of person who works better under some sort of pressure, or excitement. I used to work in a busy retail store, and my favorite nights were the nights we stayed in the store until 4 am making sure everything was folded perfectly. I find that I tend to really work well under pressure for whatever reason…
I have always been a firm believer in really paying attention to the little things. One of my most prized fortune cookie fortunes that I keep on my dresser reads “The greatest things are made of little things”. It’s so true and really makes me smile. The little things are what really matters.
And, my love for tea had to make it’s way in. One day when I was a young teenager, experiencing new uncomfortable changes. I was having a really crummy moment, and had gotten all worked up about something. I remember my Father coming to my room and telling me he was going to make me some tea. He said something along the lines of that he always made my Mom tea when she was having a bad day, and that a cup of tea can fix just about anything. It always stuck with me. And, it is another strong belief of mine. When some days feel so dark and gloomy, I get my tea and relax, and smile and remember that. And the warm socks definitely help, especially when they are brand new!
Summer breeze.
Okay, seriously. I LOVE this tote. I carried for this time last week, and now I use it for everything. I have been using it a bit as my 2nd bag too… I’m a bit of a bag lady. Since I live about a 25 minute drive from where my friends and family live and my babysitting job, I like to bring extra “stuff” along for the ride. Some tennis shoes, a clean shirt, my laptop in case I can work, my big camera in case I see my niece and nephews. I am always kicking myself when I don’t have something. And I tend to get uncomfortable about it. It’s an issue I have. So, lately I’ve been carrying a 2nd bag for my extras. And this one has been super handy.
This day, however, was one of the days I carried it as my only purse. It was great. My sister and I took a trip to Target for groceries and other essentials. I felt almost like I was on vacation. I don’t wear shorts this short much as of lately anymore. I braved it after some tanning though. But, I felt like I belonged closer to the beach or maybe in TAHOE! (Soon enough). It was a nice summertime outfit.
Tank: Urban Outfitters
Shorts: Old Navy Men’s clearance jeans, cut off by me.
Tote: Krust.
I know I say it a lot, but I really just cannot believe how fast time is flying by.
I am anxious, however, for Monday morning to get here. I’m ready to start the week! I have a lot to work on here over the next couple days, and even on my babysitting days. Just have a lot to continue to prepare before the vendor event, while also keeping up on orders. I cannot wait for it to be all ready to go! So, I’m ready for Monday.
I did take some time this weekend to relax. I got to see the new Pirates of The Caribbean movie with my Dad. Took a quick trip to San Francisco with Emily for an eventful shopping trip. I Love any outing with Emily. We always seem to have fun doing the most mundane errands. I did a little organizing around my bedroom. I looked at a potential new home (CROSS YOUR FINGERS), that could be pretty great for my sister and I. And I celebrated a friends birthday with my pals complete with wine, Chicago style pizza, macaroons, cake and ice cream. Perfect ending to the weekend.
Now, I attempt sleep and wait for morning to get here!
Let’s admire the pattern forming.
The weather has been amazing here! I have been getting a lot of work done but still making sure I get out and enjoy the weather plenty. I spent a few hours Tuesday out by the pool with Lisa (don’t be too jelly, I may not have a pool after August, so I’m really taking advantage this Summer). This week is going by quick, on top of filling bag orders, sitting by the pool and taking extra babysitting hours, It feels like it’s just about over already. The days, weeks, and months are going by really fast right now. I’m not sure I like it. This is an exciting time in my life and I really want to soak it all in. I also want to accomplish a lot before the Summer is over and I’m starting to feel overwhelmed with the time flying by! I need to really buckle down to be sure I get it all done, and still try to enjoy myself in the meantime. Shouldn’t be too hard. But it is, after all, called WORK for a reason.
These pictures are from Monday afternoon actually. I made a quick trip to the post office. The usual. I had never really carried the Tan doily clutch, so I thought I’d rock it. I kept my outfit pretty neutral. I’m not very ballsy when it comes to fashion. I wish I was sometimes. But, at the end of the day, I do really love my browns, tans, greys, and blacks.
Tank: Forever 21
Denim cut offs: Old Navy Diva skinnies cut at the knee.
Boots: Urban Renewal
Doily Clutch: Krust.
check out the new additions and updates in My Shop. A couple new bags. You have to check out the Doily clutch in TEAL! It really is gorgeous!!!
Hope everyone is having a FANTASTIC week! Happy Thursday.
