What's lunch without goggles?

My husband picked these up the other day thinking the kids could wear them sledding and eventually on a ski hill. Today they were essential for dance class and lunch. Some things you just don't fight.

Another 10 inches dumped here on Minneapolis but today is beautiful. The plan for the day is to play in the snow (while I play with my camera) and bake cookies.

As you know I have been trying to learn basic photography skills lately and Christina over at The Sometimes Crafter has posted some great beginner photography posts. Check them out!

More Relief

Today I want to share a few things. First, a great idea. My sister-in-law has made some really awesome scrabble tile necklaces and she is selling them with all of the proceeds going to Haiti. Actually, the proceeds are going directly to missionaries providing aid to earthquake victims. If you are interested in checking it out or getting more information here is her link and she has a Etsy link on her blog.

www.scraplikecrazy.blogspot.com

Here are a few pics of the table runner I finished this weekend. I like the combination of the traditional pattern and the funky fabrics. The fabrics are Eva by BasicGrey for Moda. The pattern is from a Minnesota designer found here: http://cottontales.net/ The pattern is well written and it was fun to work on!

Time to go dig out the driveway...10 inches of snow today.

{In Progress}

A little bit of sewing and a few valentines!

Who doesn't love a cute baby?

Prepare to be bombarded by cuteness! I am sharing some great photos of my niece that I took just yesterday. These are for Grandma and Grandpa in Arizona!!!!








Don't you just feel better now?

...a little late

Well, Christmas has come and gone but I have a few holiday projects that I never finished. I haven't started the sewing machine for over a month and I am out of practice. I finished this yesterday and I'm glad it is staying in this house! So many mistakes! Use it or lose it I guess.

This is a table runner made out of Figgy Pudding fabric by Basic Grey for Moda. I don't remember the details on the binding but the backing is a plain white sheet from IKEA. I know a lot of people have been using these with success but I didn't have the same luck. I'll try it again, it very well could be operator error!

::Paradise::

A few days ago I was enjoying this...
It was a dream to travel to St. John, in the Virgin Islands. We spent 6 days away thanks to some wonderful babysitters! St. John is a quiet, friendly, laid back paradise full of sun, sand, green and blue. It is the perfect place to relax and tune out the world. Really, the photos describe it better so I'll stop typing and start uploading.

Some women adore shoes, some like jewelry...

I'll take bags...handbags, duffles,briefcases, clutches, you name it...i love it.

So when I saw this

I let out a little yelp...i love the birds!...then said goodbye to the rest of my garage sale earnings.
I probably should have bought the kids some spring clothes...it could be my birthday gift in a few months...I need a carry-on bag for a trip coming up...what other excuse can I use? Regardless, i love it! You can find it here. Very addicting; I warned you.