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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.
Week in iPhone #10
Some of this past weeks happenings include: Getting ready to get my hair chopped. Sitting under the dryer at the salon for my highlights to set in. New hair! New heart zipper tags!!! More new hair and driving around to ship packages and get fabric, the usual… Playing lego Star Wars with one of my new Thursday, Friday afternoon buddies. Relaxing in the grass while my buddy jumps it up in his bounce house! (Wish I had that as a kid). My gorgeous niece Sawyer, being gorgeous. My new Vintage wedding dress pattern!!!! Can’t wait to get to play with these!
That was just a glimpse of my week. I also celebrated one of best friends Birthdays, watched my business grow, and worked a lot! Ate a lot of good food, spent time with friends and family. All in all a good week 
On to the next one…
Long beautiful Hair. Shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen…
“Flow it. Show it. Long as God can grow it my Hair.”
If you enjoy figure skating at all, THIS is absolutely one of my favorite routines by Scott Hamilton (those backflips!) Also, first place I heard that song.
Also, I REALLY want to go ice skating.
It was another gorgeous day here in the Bay area! I rolled out for my almost daily post office and errands run in a tank top and some shorter shorts than normal (for me lately at least). The tan I have been working on is giving me a little boost in confidence in regards to my body. I’m probably at my heaviest right now, but something about some color on the leggies really slims you. Or I’m delusional. Either way, I like it!
Top: Forever 21
Jean cut off shorts: Another pair of Jeremy’s old jeans I cut. I have a lot.
Flats: Urban Outfitters
Clutch: Krust.
I am really LOVING my hair lately. In these pictures it’s about 3-4 days unwashed. I only wash my hair twice a week. A little dirt in the hair is the best! I Love the randomness of my uneven lengths. And the blonde color I am currently sporting. I feel really Summery, and California! I LOVE my stylist. She is amazing! I am lucky enough to also call her my friend. But, she is great. If I give her free reign to do whatever, it comes out amazing. If I suggest something, she’ll offer suggestions, work and viola! I feel very lucky to have the relationship I do have with such a talented and creative hair dresser. I also feel very lucky to get appointments period with such a busy, hard working hair dresser!!!
Today I worked on some bag orders and should be finishing them all up tomorrow to get sent out in the evening. I got a rush order just before dinner time that I was able to get all the fabric cut and prepped and ready to work on tomorrow. I am finding more and more just how much more productive I am in the evening. I need to start chugging coffee in the morning I guess. Or get a secluded ground floor studio so I can work reallllly late into the night. For now, coffee it is! and maybe a better alarm clock…
Week in iPhone pics and a lot of words too.
This turned out to be a long one. It was an eventful week!
Roundup of my week in i Phone pics.
My new Gingher rotary cutter came in the mail and I got to test it out! Works like a charm. More on that later. I babysat and played with mega blocks. I braided my hair. I ran lots of errands. My nephew and I built a hockey player out of duplo legos while we watched The Sharks beat the Red Wings! that’s right! I cut out some hearts! I giggled at my sister’s cat Lola and her random relaxing positions. I put together a heart collector messenger! (Coming to the shop this week!) I ate some AMAZING chocolates.
Other notable happenings this last week:
Lisa took the train down to work with me for a day. It was really nice to collaborate on some work stuff with some one, and to get in some always needed girl chat. Planning a replay of that day for Tuesday.
I watched the Royal Wedding with my Sister in Law. Live. Yeah. I went to her house on Thursday evening, and we got Starbucks at like 9pm, killed time organizing legos. Got amped watching pre wedding stuff. Drank Prince of Whales tea! attempted British accents. Anxiously waited to get a glimpse of that dress! Stayed up until 5. And I eventually drove my butt home to sleep for a few hours. It was a lot of fun. I definitely dreamed of Marrying Prince William as a young girl and a teen. I think he’s a total fox, regardless of his hair loss. Ilove watching interviews and hearing him speak, he seems like such a gentleman. I am super happy for him and his gorgeous bride. I Love a good Princess story, and I REALLY LOVE a real Princess story <3.
I went to a chili cook off! Some family friends were competing and hosting the event. It was a lot of fun. This was the 2nd year of this particular cook off and it’s at a pretty great venue. It is in Pescadero, right on the coast. And while the drive is long, it’s quite gorgeous. I have been fortunate 2 years in a row to ride passenger (spoiled), so I just admire the scenery along the way. Also, it is down the road form a bakery where they have THE most amazing Artichoke herb french bread. Fresh baked, like by the hour. Seriously they are restocking constantly with hot fresh baked loafs. It’s one of my favorite times of the year now. Going to the cook off to see my friends and then walking to get THAT bread. AND My buddy John and his son Ryan Won first place in the cook off. Of course. John’s chili is always the best.
Kelsey posted an outfit on Monday AND and outfit on Thursday sporting her Heart collector clutch! She looks amazing and it made me giddy. Love her. She is also hosting a GIVEAWAY! So, go enter to win your own! duh. <3
Mandy posted an outfit for Steppin’ Out Saturday where she is rockin’ her grey Doily clutch, looking all kinds of gorgeous with her red lips. Seriously, I need to try the red lips more.
Nicole posed an adorable outfit and showed off her Black Heartstrings messenger bag and talked about how much she loves it and it’s functionality. She’s really putting it to the test riding her bike to work with it and everything. Perfect. I have quite the army of Quality Assurance tester and I LOVE it.
And these are just fromSunday. I had a mini vacation. At home. Well, it felt like a vacation at least.
Lisa, Steph, and Caro cruised over and along with my sister we all went and sat by my pool. We walked to Safeway to get delicious sandwiches. I got some color (not all tan unfortunately), and dipped in the pool. It was great. I don’t use the pool here enough I feel like. It was nice to have peeps make the trek to my neck of the woods to chill for the day. It always makes me really happy. I do love my building and it’s fun to share the grounds and amenities here with my pals when I can.
And now, ready for a busy week ahead! Seriously excited. Lot’s of fun stuff happening this week. Including an order of clutches for bridesmaids in a WEDDING. For real. I am PUMPED. Pretty much makes my year.
Feelin’ a bit Barbie.
Got my hair did today. Emily picked me up this afternoon and we carpooled so we could trade off sitting with the kiddos so she could get her hair cut. It took quite some time, but it was a success! I think the kids got through it, okay.
My roots were getting intense. But, now they are extra light!!!!! I <3 it. Feeling this blonde! Kristin is the best hair stylist in the world. Really.
A braided updo.
I had fun with my hair Saturday night. I went out dancing with my sister and a few girlfriends. My outfit was pretty simple otherwise. So, I thought I’d spruce up the ‘do!
I Loved Elsie’s How to for Maiden braids, so I went off that a bit. I did 3 random braids, 2 on one side and 1 on the other, strapped them over like a headband, pinned each in place, and threw the rest of my hair into a disasterous bun! I <3 messy buns.
The rest of my outfit consisted of This awesome ruffled bow tank from Forever 21 over a year ago that I have never gotten around to wearing… Why? I’m not sure. It’s so cute. Paired with my trusty stand by, Black skinny jeans from Old Navy (recently bought a 2nd pair since they are on clearance!). AND, my sister graciously let me wear her Betsey Johnson peep toe pumps. Betsey shoes are the best!
A recap of recent creations.
Just separate post to showcase some of the recent felt creations I had worked on for the party. See the party post HERE. I don’t have pics of EVERYTHING yet. But this is most of them. Some items will be available in my Etsy shop later today.
There are a good number of tapestry rounds featuring various felt woodland critters (top and bottom left). I think I may list them in sets of 3. Not positive yet. The woodland creature playset (top right) may not make it on Etsy. I may try to do a variation. I just wouldn’t know how to price it yet. It was quite a bit of work. The standing toadstool plaques (bottom right) will be available, as well as all of the hair clips and brooches (center). The clips ended up being a hit. I wish I could have done more. They were all been adopted at the party!
Update! Critter hair clips are available in the shop now!
Week in iPhone photos.
My sister in law always does a photo recap of her week in iphone photos. I love the idea, and I have about a million photo apps on my phone. So, I decided to put them to use and join in. Here is last week in iphone photos!
Left to right, top to bottom:
my notebook, with a Christmas gift idea list.
Rage face.
Pumpkin spice latter break.
Homemade yarn wreaths for Christmas gifts.
It rained quite abit. I played in puddles.
Cuddling with Blue and Coco, my other niece and nephew.
Getting my hair did!
Blondeeeee!!!! Hair appointment after photo.
Borrowed shoes
Make sure you catch me from my good side
Hooray! I Love when I am able to get my sister to snap pictures. She’s quite the photographer! Thank you, Sari! Now, If I can get her to keep her cute outfits on long enough to snap some pictures of her too when I get home from work…
White slouch top: Forever 21
Black skinny Jeans: Old Navy (Over doing it, but I can’t get enough.)
Olive woven scarf: Forever 21
Bag: Forever 21
Canvas Wedge cuffed booties: Blowfish (fastway) via DB Shoes
I’m getting really excited with my hair lately (When I actually blow dry and style it somewhat). Kristin, my friend, hairdresser, and miracle worker, put some serious highlights in a couple weeks ago, and then put a semi permanent color over. So, each time I wash, it gets blonder. I want to ease back to blonde since my grey hairs are just too visible for me to bear in my darker hair. Eventually I want a nice ashy blonde (Grey should blend in perfectly, right?) Thank you to my Dad’s genes for getting this whole grey hair thing started nice and early. Not.
