Spring

There is still snow on the ground but with all my spring magazines coming in the mail. I'm ready for the snow to melt and bring out my spring clothes! Going through the magazines I've notice bright clothes and makeup! I like my clothes a little mellow! Until I get my tan! Safari look is coming back, wide high waisted jeans, not sure If I like the feel of the 70's. But I like how my tush looks in them!  Target has darling spring dresses. In fibrant colors. Green, Orange, Pink and Blue!!! From awesome designers! I also like to check out my local boutiques. Allot of the times they only have a few of the items which means your not looking like everyone else! I like to be original but I like the Target and Old Navy for my basics and traditional pieces! So start going through your spring clothes and make a list of what you need to make your wardrobe updated with the current styles. Have fun and I think every season you should splurge (I think of it as a bonus to my hard work!) on something for your beautiful self! I know it's kinda early to be spring cleaning your closet but you want that list in your purse or pictures from the magazine which help the sales person know what exactly your talking about! Be the first to get it! Before its to late! Happy Spring Cleaning!!!

Blankets

What a perfect Friday! The snow is falling, going to take some pictures of my favorite blankets I made! Get my Spring items posted next week. I'm going to make some hot new spring flower clips, necklaces, and earrings! Blankets are made with Cotton fabric and minky. I figured the cotton would be perfect for your bundle of joy, lay on the ground for a picnic. (recommend the cotton side down, you will want the soft minky on your bum!) or I like to take it out on the boat! Gets a little chilly sometimes on the water! Springs hot colors are coral, hot pink, and purple! I'll see if the stores got the memo and hope to find flowers in these colors because I think these pins will look great in your hair, on a shirt, pin it on a scarf, or my favorite to a hat! Endless possibilities. But adds a special flare to your outfit which I love! Well off to get everything camera ready! Enjoy your Friday!

Retail

So, I just want to thank all my years in retail and my managers who taught me about the retail business.  I am applying it to my business. Setting goals, keeping track of  inventory, making a budget and creating new treasures for the customers! To me as a stay at home mom it keeps me busy and motivates me to get ready and look like a business owner.  I heard a saying not sure from where,  it said "Look good for you" Most days I feel like not putting in an effort for me. Why? I am home all day who is going to see me? Looking good makes me feel good and makes me get off my hump and check my calender and see what I will achieve for the day. Trying to write a business plan. Yes, February is almost over. I think it's important for you to see where you want your business to go. Steps you need to achieve everyday to get there! I find it hard to juggle a toddler, keeping the house clean and running a business. One way I keep it all organized and me sane is my trusty calender! I write the 1. House chores. 2. Start a necklace. 3. Read a book to my son. Maybe not all that but it is helpful none the less! I loved everything about retail. The only thing missing was I was not in charge! I now get to have all that and be my own boss! I'm grateful for all the hard work that retail managers and boutique owners put into their business to make an enjoyable place for us (moms who need some retail therapy) (a day w/o the hubby and  kids)  to shop! I call it my place of heaven!

A sewing mama!

I went to Joann's yesterday to use my gift card that my friend gave me for my birthday. I would never thought that I would enjoy looking and feeling fabric and get a rush of excitement. I never thought of myself the sewing type. In fact the last thing I ever sewed was a pillow case in high school. That was a decade ago! Yes, I enjoy getting my sewing machine out and setting it up. Even my son made a comment about it. My husbands looks at me and I can't tell if he likes to see me sewing or if I remind him of his grandmother. I even impressed my little brother. He said he would never imagine me sewing! I like buying my designer clothes but now it's fun to pick out nice fabric and make a dress or shirt! Sewing makes this mama very, very happy!

Snow

This morning I was pointing at the snow falling to my son Ty. I said the "S" word because I realized how much snow we got overnight. Ty then pointed to the snow falling and said "S" I hope it doesn't stick!!!

Vendor

I am so excited to fill out an application to be a permanent vendor! It's a spot at the Saturday market! Saturday market goes from May to October! I will have the winter off! What a perfect job! Going to go and work on  some crafts for my application! Wish me luck! Plus the baby is being good so I have to use what time he gives me!

Weather

I wish that it would warm up so badly! To at least 40 degrees that's all I ask for! I am dying to go to the fabric store and buy some more fabric to make some blankets and clothes! I have a closet that I keep stocked with fabric. During the winter months I can stay busy and not have a bad case of cabin fever! My stock pile is running low! I'm getting anxious to get out the house but when the high is 15 I think I can wait just a little bit longer!