Denim Days

This is the inside of my favorite pair of pants. I didn't stitch it, they came that way. I am in need of new pants and spent the past two days trying on 32 pairs that didn't fit right! I can't find Dollhouse brand pants anywhere and want more desperately. So badly, that I might resort to looking online. I will normally shop for anything online, with the exception of pants.

This morning I woke up with a laugh. I'm not a morning person but Jenna decided to out do my Dad after he made a pyramid. We are a living cereal commercial (mom pictured).


I had to make two cards today so I thought I'd use up some scraps lying around. Here are a birthday card for my sisters friend and a father's day card for my Dad.

Tomorrow is Rachel's Birthday so Jenna, Katrina, Mike, and Roman are going to celebrate by going to City Nights (dance club in SF). They were so cute all dressed in coordinating outfits without even meaning to. They invited me to go but I have to work early in the morning so I said no thanks. I probably would have had a blast and at the same time made Jenna feel really aware of herself. I'm off to spending some time with Dan.

A Day at the Beach

I visited with my friend Eva and her lovely children, Elizabeth, and Josiah this afternoon. They are growing so quickly; I hate to go so long without seeing them. They went to get their photos taken today so they had on extra cute outfits and I couldn't resist snapping a few shots. Here is Elizabeth in a beautiful princess-esque dress.

And here is baby Josiah (2nd outfit for the day) trying to hear:


It was such a beautiful day we couldn't resist going to the beach. It was a priceless memory. We had such fun building a fort of shade for Josiah!


I also had the pleasure of reading a book by Tracy Chevalier titled Burns Brighter. She has also written Girl With the Pearl Earring and The Virgin Blue. I love her knack for really making the reader feel as though they are right there with the character in the time period of her books. It feels like a lot of movies have been focusing on the French Revolution recently and so it seemed like the perfect time to read a book set around that era. Well it's good night for now!

Day Tripper

These passed two days I have been all over running errands including getting my car fixed. Although I never like getting my car fixed because of how expensive it is, I do enjoy being near the Laurel Leaf (fabric store) and The Scrapbook Depot. I had fun shopping for little pretty things . I really want to get back into sewing and have already found a few projects that I want to do. Tonight there were two women at the store that had sewn their own purses. I hope to make one before the months over. Here is a cute design:



I went to Helen's house and enjoyed seeing how her wallpaper is nearly back in style. She has so many cool things in her house. I can always find entertainment.


I took these a few weeks ago but just got to look at them tonight. These are two of my favorite from a photo shoot with my sister Jenna and a new dress she bought.

BFD was a blast

Wow have I been busy. Each day I've meant to post something and then I got called in to work. We got in so much shipment that I definitely got my exercise this week. On Thursday, a photo classmate of mine photographed me (I tried my best to model). He shot 120mm film so I don't expect to post anything for quite a while on that.

I had an amazing day yesterday at Shoreline Amphitheater. Dan & I met up with Kristi and her gang. It was so nice to finally meet Sandy, Shannon, and Nick. I don't have any pictures back yet since I wasn't allowed to bring my professional digital camera into the venue. As many pointed out, I was shooting "old school film." The guy sitting next to me commented that I was a little young for film. I can't help but laugh at that thought.

There were so many talented bands playing that it was really hard to choose which to stay and watch. I'm disappointed that we missed my favorite local band the Matches, but I have seen them in concert plenty of times before. I'll just have to make an effort to see them again.

Let the production begin!

The other night I was talking with Patty and she told me that she makes time for at least one hour a day to do something creative. Whether it be organizing her products or making a page, she has been able to follow this goal since the beginning of the year. I think this is a completely realistic goal and if I had thought of it, how much more fun that guaranteed hour would be! I'll try my best to take this on as a mid year goal.

Today I made up for a lack of not having that hour yesterday. Kelly came over and we had Jenna join us at the scrap table. We had such a blast. It was Jenna's first page to scrap and let me say that it was far better than my first try! She has such great potential that I could see her easily becoming a designer. She has such unique style and confidence in her work that I truly admire. Here are three LO's I completed today:

Scrapping!

I had so much fun last night at the crop with Kristi, Patty, Angela, and Cindy. There were so many other sweet people I just can't recall all their names. It's always fun to see how people scrap when I've known them for so long. I love the social part of scrapping so much that I barely get anything accomplished! I'm nearly done with a LO, so I will take a photo in the early morning light tomorrow.




Here is a little note pad that I had to buy, from Target, because the color combination inspired me so much.


After having such a wonderful shopping spree at Joann's, I decided to check out Beverly's fabric section. Sadly, all of the stores I frequented with my mom when I was younger have become less fabric, more general craft store. I suppose I'll have to go to specialty stores for any unique fabric. I'm definitely going to make time for sewing this summer.

I did find something that I love in Beverly's and I used my 40% off coupon which brought my item down to $13! If you haven't tried them, it is a must on my list. They are embossing pens by Sakura Gelly Roll. Has anyone compared these to the Souffle line? I'm wondering if there is a reason for me to own both. I've always been a sucker for gelly rolls. I should scrap them as an obsession (started in high school).

Happy June 1st!

I started my very own etsy shop yesterday. Check it out and tell everyone about My Etsy Shop I have listed a few of my photographs. I plan to add a variety of things shortly.

Today I had a wonderful lunch with Dan and then with my Mom. We spent an hour in Joann's just goofing around. Their fat quarters and quarter flats were on sale for 99 cents so I had a blast picking out such vibrant and inspiring patterns.


I'm off to a crop at the Nook with Kristi. I hope we get a few fun pictures tonight.