Done!

Phew! Done. I was very happy with the outcome of Saturdays boutique. It was a lot of work, but completely worth it! Teryn was my number one helper in all of this. I wouldn't of pulled it off as smoothly without her. I quickly took a few snaps of my set up but we were already getting customers so they aren't that great. It was very pretty thanks to Teryn! Her husband put up a beautiful tree for us and we decorated the tables just in time. Teryn worked so hard and graciously for me while still recovering from her accident. I am sure that she won't love the picture of her in her brace, but it's the only one I have of the tree. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Teryn! I couldn't of done this without your support.

I was busy every minute doing everything tassel related. Ry says "It's tassel-mania here" and I agree. Just look at my spare room! Scary!

It felt fantastic to come home and know that I didn't have to do anything. And I didn't. I let Mia paint my fingernails to match hers (left hand red, right hand hot pink) and left them that way. (She's so proud!) I read books and snuggled and sat on the sofa. I put my kids to bed with lots of kisses and started to settle in myself and just as I was about to crawl in bed, the phone rang. I had forgotten to call Mom to let her know I was home so I could do her hair. So, at 10:15pm last night, I set and styled Mom's hair and trimmed Dad's and finally crawled into bed, way too late but content.

Today, I slept in and went to church and came home and played with the kids. Did you know it's hilarious to have me step on your tummy? The kept giggling and yelling "Me! Me!! I'm next!". The I snuggled my Sammy in for a nap and snuck one in too. It was so relaxing.

Be sure to check out my Etsy shop in the next few days. I will be updating with the rest of my inventory soon. For now, I am off to bed. Good night!

One down, one to go.

Phew! One boutique down, one to go. I was pleased with the outcome of last night and was happy to have the experience before the BIG boutique day. I learned that I need a much bigger display and tons more inventory. Looks like nothing but tassel making is on the horizon for the next few days. Big thanks to Mary Lyn for having me over and for lovin' my tassels. But, first thing first:

Clean. House.

My house is a disaster and there is not a clean dish to be found. Yikes!

Holiday Boutiques

I have a super busy week and I am super excited!

This week, I will be at Mary Lyn's Bumbles Party with my load of darling tassels. There will be Bumbles watches (I NEED these!), handmade cards and of course my tassels. It's going to be so much fun! Tuesday, November 18th from 6-9pm. See Mary Lyn's side bar on her blog for more info.

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Saturday, November 22nd, I will be doing a huge Holiday Boutique in Draper! (Click on flyer to enlarge.) (Don't know why it won't enlarge. I can email it to you if you would like. Let me know.)

I am super excited about this one! This boutique has 12 vendors and growing! Everything from gourmet cupcakes (yum!) to lotions and lip glosses inspired by the popular series Twilight (too fun!) and of course my tassels!

Here is a teaser preview of a few of my tassels that will be there.

Featured:

1. Double pom-pom on a rope - these look cute everywhere I put them. Love 'em on an armoire, on a shelf, on a doorknob, on a candle holder - love them anywhere! 2. Chocolate Santa - he looks like you need to take a bite out of him. Yummy blues, chocolates and cream. 3. Metal Reindeer - very rich in his deep browns and reds. 4. Wood Santa - darling on a big fluff of greens and reds.

Want to see more?

Come and visit me and support handmade goods!

And Milo is his name-o!

A good friend of mine is expecting a boy by the end of this year. Of course he needs a non-practical present from her non-practical friend. When I saw the rock star paper and it matched his bedding, I knew he needed his name done. It's tricky to make "boy" letters look boyish. How to embellish? I ended up with a few buttons, few hand cut stars and a guitar and this rock star baby was good to go.

I've got nothin'.

So yet almost another week has passed since I last blogged. And yet again, I am amazed at how fast the week passed. Where is time going????? Is it really the 10th of November?? Is it really getting that close to Thanksgiving? Whose side of the family are we having Thanksgiving at anyway? And then after Thanksgiving, it's Sammy's 2nd birthday and then CHRISTMAS! What is going on?? Time seems to be going faster and faster and faster....

It's cold and rainy outside. I am so very thankful that after six visits from four different repair men, our furnace is working. (Knock on wood.)

I just threw away most of our pumpkins in our neighbors garbage can. They are kind like that meaning that I just helped myself to their garbage can. But you see, these neighbors are kind like that. And she makes a mean brownie. Mmmm mmm! Delicious! I am thankful for those tasty brownies although my hips aren't. A moment on the lips and a lifetime on the hips.

My Samalicious just finished his morning drawing and is now wiggling on my lap. I am thankful for his fat cheeks to munch on. I am not, however, thankful for him wiping his runny nose on my shoulder. And he knows how to turn off the computer. Gotta watch that one I tell ya.

My kids have early out all this week. My kids and the teachers are thankful for early out. This mama is not so sure because it means that Miss 'Melia is going to be home in one hour and 17 minutes and I have yet to actually get ready for the day.

See, told ya. I've got nothin'.

Beeeeauuutiful!

My Sammy is an artist and the world is his canvas. He loves to paint and color but, if I am not careful, he'll draw his little scribbles not only on paper but on the wall, on toys, in books, on Jake's homework, or his body. Let's not even talk about markers and the permanent ban I have placed on our household. Pens are endangered.

One of Sam's favorite mediums is Mommy's make-up. Nothing is more appealing to him than that tube of color stay lipstick or waterproof mascara. And my Sam, he's no dummy, he knows exactly where to put it. See, mascara on the eye-ish area and lots of lipstick on the lip-ish area.

Beeeeee-uuuu-ti-ful baby!

Pine Cone Tassel

Here's a new tassel that I made this week. A shiny pine cone with layers of luscious brown trim and a punch of red ribbon. The layers of ribbon peek-a-boo in deep brown, playful taupe stripe and textured red. The pictures just don't do it justice. It looks and feels great! This tassel making thing is so addicting!

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Wondering where you can put these cute tassels?? There are so many places you can put a tassel! It's a little decoration that packs a punch.

Here's a few ideas:

• Try a matching pair on your candlesticks.

• Or hang it on your lamp. Looks cute hanging off the light switch or the finial too.


• Hang it from a knob on a table, armoire or even your kitchen cabinets. Adds a lovely layer to your decorations.

• Of course, hang it from any door handle.

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Do you like this tassel too?

I am pleased to make you one (or a pair) too. These tassels are available for sale, custom made just for you. Email me for details!

Halloween

Halloween 2008 was a fantastic and busy day. We were so lucky that the kids didn't have school that day. (I am more than sure that their teachers were thrilled too.) We started the day off by giving the house a good cleaning. Wahoo! Aren't I a fun mom??? Then it was time to carve and paint pumpkins. Mia was fascinated over pulling out all of the pumpkin guts. She helped me get every last seed out. We carved a quick cat and called it good while the kids busied themselves painting their pumpkins. Well, Sam painted his pumpkin and himself. I can't figure out how he got so much paint on him in such little time. He got banned from the project after five minutes. Funny guy kept looking at his hands quizzically wondering how they got so many colors on them.

We decided to go to Gram Sharon's house early. It's tradition to have Jack-o-lantern pizza with them. Mia was concerned about the pizza. She immediately said that she didn't want any. She didn't like Jack-o-lanterns. It took us quite a lot of convincing that it wasn't really a pumpkin, just pepperoni pizza. Finally, she said that she would eat some, just please take the Jack-o-lantern off and leave the pepperoni. She's a quick one I tell ya!

Here's Little Red Riding Hood skipping her way to through the woods. She likes to pose. I loved the red cape with the pointed hood made out of red corduroy lined with a sweet little floral print. The pattern was from the Martha Stewart Kids magazine from years ago. (Love those magazines. Wish that Ms. Martha still made them!) It was quick and easy to make although one instruction made it so a seam was showing in the hood. I had to really think about how to make it not show. It was simple solution. I laughed at myself for taking so long to figure it out. Under the cape, she wore her old Dorothy dress I made two years ago. There was no fooling anyone though. They were confused at why Dorothy was wearing a red cape. Oh well. I thought she looked cute and she skipped everywhere she went just like Little Red.

Guess who picked out Jake's costume this year??? Can you guess?? He was too excited about his "commando suit with digitally printed camo and fake muscles!". He loved it and that is what really matters.

And this little bear was wondering why he got woken up early from his long afternoon nap. And why did mom insist on drawing on his nose? And why does mom want me to sit here?? These pictures remind me of Jake in this same costume. He wouldn't sit long enough for me to get a picture. The only difference from Sam and Jake was that Jake needed his binky and Sam need to hold candy.

Trick-or-treating is always a hit. The weather was perfect!! I can't remember a single Halloween that we could just wear our costumes without the rest of our winter gear. It was really pleasant.

The kids and their loot.

Sam figured out quickly that they were handing out candy but only went to every 5th house. Not because he didn't want more, he was just too busy eating it. He came home with less than five pieces of candy in his little Spider bucket.

The kids and I snuggled in to watch "Nightmare Before Christmas" and we went to bed late happy, warm and just a bit sticky.