Posts Tagged ‘spring’
Clearer skies call for a quick break.
Been pretty darn busy over here! My 16 bag order just got bumped to 17 today. and I am chugging along quite nicely, and the completed stack of bags is sooooo nice to look at. Usually as soon as a bag is done, I send it out. It’s nice to kind of watch these hang around a bit. To revel in my hard work a little longer. I have 10 bags completed (and have filled a few Etsy order in between), and fabric prepped and construction begun on a few others. I’m hoping tomorrow I am able to be super productive and bang a good chunk of whats left out. Especially since I will be off babysitting Thursday and Friday.
Yesterday and Today were LONG working days. But, I did manage to escape for an hour today to enjoy the sunshine (finally) since I had to run to the post office to get a bag out and make a quick supply trip to pick up some more fabric.
I was excited to finally carry the Grey ruffle clutch I had made 2 weeks ago. It’s a light grey canvas with a charcoal gray sateen cotton ruffle. I love it. I made this one a bit smaller than the other ruffle clutches. However, this is the new regular size for this particular bag style. I will make it larger for anyone who prefers the larger version. This just seems more practical for this fold over flap style. All dimensions have been updated on all listings in My Etsy shop.
See the clutch in the shop, HERE.
P.S. I’m slowly working on reworking my blog layout. So, sorry if it ever looks crazy. Let me know if you find any bugs!
Double Dotted.
I wore double dots, yesterday, during a quick break. I ran out for what was supposed to be 2 quick errands, but ended up with me at Michaels for about an hour in the scrap booking area. I do not scrap book… yet. But, I am putting together a photo book of bags to show to some people I’m meeting on Friday and to have at swap meets and shows I want to go to. Welllll, I got good and sucked into to all things scrap booking! There is some super fun looking stuff. I only got an album, 2 packs of plain paper and a couple printed pages and spent a good chunk of change. I can only imagine how much real scrap bookers spend. I shouldn’t talk though, because what I can spend in the fabric store is nothing to joke about…
Tanks: Forever 21
Necklace: Forever 21
Jeans: H&M
Boots: Urban Renewal by Urban Outfitters
Clutch: Krust.
Feeling re energized.
Well, yesterday I had a hair appointment. I admit I had totally forgotten about it, and am not sure why I had scheduled as early as I did. I was happy with my hair. But, whatever. I didn’t want to cancel on my friend and I had been toying with the thought of losing some of the length I had going. So, I went in, and she chopped. She shortened it by about 4 inches. I am in love with it. I feel ready for Spring and SUMMER. It looks cleaner and feel healthier. While I LOVE long hair, and will be growing it out AGAIN, sometimes a fresh cute makes you feel lighter in way. I know it’s not really short by any means. But, for me it sorta is. But, who knows, maybe next time I’ll go shorter… I did schedule an appointment for early July. Which, again, is super soon. But, this time I have good reason. My Birthday is July 7, and I made my appointment for July 6 
Gotta be looking good for the birthday (29!) Maybe I’ll get a mani pedi too!
Floral top: H&M
Denim Jacket: Gap
Distressed black skinnies: Old Navy
Flats: H&M
Heart clutch: Made it the FIRST day I started my little bag making business here!
I have been pretty darn busy over here. This week is flying by! I can’t believe it’s already Thursday!!!!? What the heck. I’m really happy about life these days. My business is progressing well. I have a steady flow of orders, and it feels AMAZING. I am doing this! And, I have recently taken some part time work babysitting for a family I love. So, my head isn’t as crazy thinking about money. Things are really balancing out more and more. I have REALLY exciting things lined up. SOOOO many bag designs and things I want to try (but, need the time to!) And 1, possibly 2 events that I plan to take some bags to and sell at. It’s going to be an AMAZING summer! Stay tuned….
A very special order.
I’m trying to catch up on some posts here, forgive me.
This was a custom order request I received in the last week of April. I talked back and forth with a lovely Bride via Etsy regarding an order of 5 doily doily clutches for her Bridesmaids! I about died when I received her first message. I was ECSTATIC, to say the least. I boasted about the project to everyone. The Bride requested smaller versions of my Doily clutch in tan. She also asked if they could have a rounded flap as opposed to the triangle envelope flap. These are the finished results!
They are off now, soon to be fulfilling their Wedding day essential, holding duties. This was such a special order for me to fill. I LOVE weddings. The idea of planning and dressing and decorating sounds wayyyy too fun, and amazing. And the idea of standing up in front of the people you trust and love most and vow to work and love together with your best friend, forever. It all just makes my heart all pitter-pattery. I was HONORED, to say the least, to contribute something to someone’s most special of days.
The idea of filling an order of multiple items, for multiple people really made me feel like I’ve made it in a way. lol I don’t know. Processing an order like this really solidified things for me even more so. I am inspired and motivated. It was a hint that I am going in the right direction. And I begin next week with 2, yes TWO single orders containing multiple bags! One order of 3 clutches as end of the year teacher gifts!!! (So cool) And 4 totes for a special Birthday family vacation weekend. Such exciting stuff. eeeee!
Week in iphone #9
I decided to start numbering these posts. I counted back all I could find, and I think I am on #9!
I had a pretty great week. I worked extra hard with a few later nights Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. And did a bit of relaxing in between. I continued to enjoy this amazing weather we have been having and sat out by my pool Tuesday and Friday afternoons, and did some late night swimming even on Wednesday when it was warm out. I Love nighttime pool time on warm nights. I took some walks and relaxed in the grass. I was short on cash this week and couldn’t drive much (Gas is ridiculous) So, I improvised and was lucky enough to have some friends come to me 
. It appears as thought I put up feet up alot. I suppose I did. But, I worked hard too. And sometimes after a full day of standing while cutting fabric and ironing, with short stints of sitting at the sewing machine, putting your feet up at the end of it is necessary. Not that I am complaining. I am grateful for my achy feet at the end of every full day of work here!
I watched the Sharks really battle it out in their current series against the Red Wings and lose 2 games in a row after winning 3. But, we are still ahead by one, and I am confident and excited they will make it happen in Game 7! Go Sharks! And, of course I laughed and played with my niece and nephews. Some of my most happiest moments are spent with those kids. It’s hard not to just feel overwhelmed with joy around them.
Hope you all had lovely weeks! And 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…
I’m on a rock!
I had wayyyyy too much fun taking a few outfit photos today. I love this particular photo spot and I loved my outfit today, so I really went all out. Sorry for the over load of photos!
I LOVE this place. It is a church across the street from the post office near my house. I stop here just about every time I am making a run to ship out some bags. It’s a gorgeous spot, especially on a day like today. It’s also super secluded during the week before 5pm (there is soccer practice in the evenings). No one is ever back here and I love to come hide out to take a few outfit photos from time to time. There are redwoods and random boulders lining the edge of this grass field. Today I opted to take advantage and use them as props
Today I felt an itch to get a tiny bit gussied up. I usually dress pretty frumpy, and I think it’s affecting my mood in life. Today I put on a floral skirt and I was instantly happy! Also, I got a bit of a tan started over the weekend so I was ready to bare my legs in the sunshine.
White v-neck: Forever 21
Floral Skirt: Kimchi and Blue via Urban Outfitters, VIA Emily. I Love borrowing clothes!
Flats: BDG via Urban Outfitters
Belt: Forever 21
Amber heart necklace: was my Mommy’s (a gift to her from my brother)
Doily clutch: Krust.
Awww, look at my purty clutch. Doesn’t she look lovely among the nature? I think so. <3
Keepin’ it simple.
I wore this out to the Post office and to run some errands yesterday. My hair is a bit of a mess. I had straightened it on Easter Sunday, but ended up throwing it up into a bun later in the day, as I always do. It ends up creased and kind of wild. Sometimes I can pass it off as wavy. But, looking back at these pics, I probably should have left it up. haha! oh well.
Top: Forever 21
Cardigan: TJ Maxx
Jeans: H&M
Flats: Urban Outfitters
Clutch: Krust.
I Love these Gold Kimchi and Blue bow flats. I really wish I could get another pair. They are getting pretty ratty. I have had them for years. I scored them for $4.99 when I worked at Urban Outfitters. I miss getting first dibs on deep deep discounted items found hidden behind shelves and storage. That was one the greatest perks. I scored a lot of great stuff for super cheap working there.
weekly iphone photo review.
It was another great week. But, I’m really feeling like they are FLYING by. Not sure I like that. Life is pretty nice right now. I so badly want it to last.
I drank tasty iced, chocolatey beverages. I watched the San Jose Sharks STOMP the LA Kings! in FANTASTIC seats. I ate toaster strudel Made a pretty little line of Doily clutches. Took a walk in my ‘hood. Swooned over glittery thread <3 Made a TEA tote! Swam in my pool! Ate delicious Thai food. Bought A LOT of duck canvas, so much that I got to take the whole bolt. Made an AMAZING black and white striped zipper clutch that I LOVE. Started sanding my side table so I can paint it this week. Spent some much needed and long awaited time with Baby Jacob <3 That face kills me. Seriously. Look. at. the. cheeks.
Goodbye Sunday. On to a fresh new week!
Granny chic.
This might be my favorite outfit. Kinda boring, I suppose. But this is my ideal outfit for everyday. Especially with the weather we are having right now. Gorgeous and sunny with a breeze. I cut a pair of old Navy skinnies that I didn’t really like as jeans. Viola! My new favorite shorts! And, of course I wanted to carry one of my new Doily Clutches. I chose the Grey! Because, it’s my personal favorite. It’s a little granny chic, so I’m rocking a bit of a granny updo. Keeping it consistent… maybe?
Tshirt: Nordstrom Rack
Scarf: Forever 21
Jean shorts: Old Navy Diva skinny cut below the knee.
Boots: Urban Renewal from Urban Outfitters
Clutch: Krust.
Okay, back to work on a few more new bags!
