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Posts Tagged ‘work’
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!
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.
Backyard wedding reception babysitting.
On Saturday, I attended/ worked a wedding reception. The couple that I recently started working with, watching their children, had gotten married in Lake Tahoe in April. and this weekend they threw a wedding reception to celebrate with all of their friends here. I was asked to come and keep an eye on the kids so the Bride and Groom could worry a bit less about changing diapers and focus more on talking to friends and family and just celebrating the day. And to help with food and whatever else needed to be done. I was so honored to be asked to attend and honored that they trusted in me enough to take on these tasks on such a special day for them.
It was held in the backyard of a lovely home. they had a live bad come and play. It was a really fun afternoon! I wanted to stay comfortable for chasing 3 kids under 4 (and then some) around! So, I opted for jeans and a nicer top. (UMMM, I love this top!)
Top: Forever 21 It’s current!
Jeans: Old Navy (a pair of my skinnier jeans that I squoze into! yippeee!)
Shoes: Dolce Vita
Necklace: DIY’d by me. See it HERE.
Clutch: Krust.
It was a GORGEOUS day. I Love anything Wedding related. I’m such a sucker and absolutely have perma Wedding fever. Sorry to any guy that ever has and ever will date me. I’m not crazy. I just get caught up in all the LOVE, (and the decor and thought of planning…) There’s just something about the atmosphere about a wedding or a wedding reception. I just get all sappy. I really Loved being a part of this lovely backyard reception.
A couple non-people photos I snapped, that really summed it all up.
Quite possibly the sweetest cake topper, EVER. Love this thing.
These writings were not part of the wedding reception, they were on the path to a playground that is behind the house where the reception was held that I took the kids to a couple times. I’m sure some summer lovin’ was happening, Grease style. I had to stop and snap pics because It was just too fitting to be written just outside the house where the wedding party was going on. And I just thought it was sweet.
Week in iPhone #12
More like WEAK in iPhone or RANDOM photo post. I don’t have a lot to show as far as what’s on my iPhone.
It was a busy week. But, I did use the Canon to document some stuff.
I worked pretty hard all week. Finished my 16 bag order and delivered them all!!!! WEEEEEEEEE! More on that later.
But, after I delivered on Friday, I really enjoyed the weekend! I spent time with my niece and nephews. I spent time with my family and friends! I went to the county fair and watched The Godfather in it’s entirety for the first time.
To juice up this post, I thought I’d include a few photos I took at the fair with my real camera!
We had so much fun! As we always do. The county fair has become a tradition. We go with my Father EVERY year. This year was exceptionally fun. I feel like the fair was just set up really well this year, and felt almost cleaner than usual. I dunno, how to explain it. But, it was pretty great. We rode rides, took my nephew Hudson on a ride. We ate delicious, huge corn dogs! and soft serve ice cream dipped in chocolate.
We met up with friends! Family friends! I can say that now, right? My Brother had worked with the father of this family for YEARS, I can’t even say when they became friends but is has been some time. They now each run their own plumbing companies, and live about a block away from each other. His wife, Laurette and my Sister in law have also been great friends for some time now too. And, I have recently wedged my way into their family friend dynamic and become regular part time nanny/babysitter to their 3 children. So, we got to meet up with them, and it was really fun to all hang out together. I got a little sappy when my Dad was holding the little 1 year old boy that I watch every week, while we were all on a ride. It was just fun to all be together. I really love moments like that. When 2 of your normally separate worlds collide. It’s pretty warm and fuzzy.
Also notable… I held a SCORPION at the fair. And thankfully Laurette, captured it.
It took some coaxing… Like, the handler telling me that these guys are basically the wimpiest of all scorpions and that if and when they do sting it’s less painful than a bee sting. Not sure how it worked. Because thinking about it, a bee sting still totally freaks me out! And I usually hate anything bug like and creepy crawly. But, it worked. I had fun. I was nervous at first, but I think by the end of it I had a fondness for that creepy thing. I think I sort of want one now….
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!
HoundsToothpaste.
Last week, I received a rush order for the Envelope Houndstooth clutch, with a Toothpaste/ seafoam green lining. I loved the way the color that we decided on looked with the houndstooth, so I really just wanted to share it!
I apologize for the poor photo quality. I took these late at night after finishing the bag before shipping it out the next morning. I really can’t get taking pictures in the evening down at all.
Regardless of the bad shadows, the color does look prettttttty nice. I Love it. I plan to work it into a tan clutch soon! Excited? I am.
Order yours, HERE!
3 new bags in the shop today!
I’m on a roll. I finished these last week and am just now getting them listed. Check it out.
First up is a fresh take on the ruffle clutch. I made this one about half the size of the last. It’s just gives it a little more of an evening bag vibe, where as the larger clutches can be very casual. I’ll get it modeled soon (Just need to get out on the town sometime…) To show a more evening look with it.
Check it out in the shop, HERE.
This time I tried a monochromatic scheme. I Like how it came out and plan to do some monochrome schemes in the tans, and black for this clutch as well. Should be nice! I think the tans will be really great.
Next up is another Heart collector messenger. Same bag color, but with Black hearts instead (I get to keep this one! Yay. It’s my perfect bag.)
Listed, HERE.
And lastly, for this post, is a Doily tote bag! I did this one on black canvas and LOVE how the doily looks against the black (Need to do a clutch in black to add to the doily line now, too!) I am planning to eventually add more Doily totes in more colors. As well as Doily Messenger bags!
Get one, HERE.
Black and Tan, Ruffled.
A somewhat new color combo for the Ruffle clutch! Black canvas with a tan Ruffle. It’s perfect!
Check it out in the shop, HERE.
I wish my sister was willing to model more often. Come on! She always looks so great in pictures…
What I <3 Wednesday: Black and White Stripes!
A quick one! Because I am so sleepy… Keeping super busy over here! Starting to become the norm since the past few weeks. I’ll take it! I am filling orders, trying to stay on top of my shop by adding new designs regularly. I am also starting to plan for an actual swap meet at a car show to sell some bags at with a few other vendors. I am pretty pumped for it. But, I need to work double time to be able to have a good amount of product ready-made to take with me!!!! Wish me luck, bring me food, or remind me to take bathroom breaks… No, really. I forget.
For What I Love Wednesday, I chose Black and White Stripes! I guess it’s an obvious one. But, it was a chance to share a few fun pictures I have found and saved from about the web.
images: room, table setting, couch, boots, Balanciaga bag, Krust bag.
Seriously, Check out the table setting from Martha Stewart Weddings, and tell me that wedding doesn’t look like fun was guaranteed. I know I’m talking about black and white stripes here, but I Love the COLORS in the photo of the bridesmaids.
THAT COUCH!!! I WILL have Black and white striped upholstered furniture one day. I will.
If I could actually find that Balenciaga Bag, I would consider buying it. Okay, not really because I’d have to rob a bank. But, damn. Look. at. it. <3
The Lisa special.
These 2 new clutches were made with my girlfriend Lisa in mind. We celebrated her Birthday over the weekend and I wrapped these as her gift. Lisa is a big fan of the Yellow and Gray color combo. As am I. She had actually already ordered the ruffle clutch, but as her gift I threw in a striped clutch she had mentioned in passing earlier last week. I wrapped them together to kind of juice up the whole gift and well, they just complimented each other!
Pretty great Summer colors! Find both of these new clutches in the shop, NOW!
