1crown3tiaras

2011-05-21T13:14:00.000-07:00

Really I don't know why or how this happened, but as right after breakfast yesterday morning my upper back started hurting and within an hour it was OUT!!!! REALLY!! I could NOT move!!! I started updating my blog which realized needed ALOT more time than a single Saturday afternoon, so I then decided to catch up on MUCH needed office work!!

So, I spent my day entering customer information and invoices into quick-books, took only about 12 hours of straight computer work to finish, but I feel OH, SO relieved to get it done!! Maybe because it was on my list of things to get done before school is out so we can get hang out at Granite Pointe Resort & get some sunrays in... or maybe just so I make the seasons pass worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This week has been a good one {until my back went out... but hopefully that is temporarily!}

LOVE LOVE LOVE the photo shoot Divian Conner

I LOVE how Divian stages her photography!! In fact she is FABULOUS!!!! I recommend grabbing a cup of coffee before clicking on this link to see more of her work... HERE!!

Okay, so what else did I do while I was laid up on the couch with serious back pain besides order my kids around??

Well, I couldn't help but put in my order for LOTS of bolts of this here!!!!!! So excited... you all know how Anna Maria Horner is my favorite designer.... HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will see this in my summer & fall lines!!! I will give you some sneak peeks this weekend :)

xoxo

A Good Day!

2011-02-05T19:50:00.000-08:00

It was a good day. Fancy & I took off just before lunch for a mom & me date. I believe it was much needed for both Fancy and I. Everything about it was perfect... she even had to tell me it was time to leave McD's playland. I was just devouring that big smile she was giving me knowing that she had ALL my attention... JUST HER!!
It truly is one of my favorite things to do... mom & me dates. I let her plan the day... which started off at the hair salon so she could get her hair cut, styled and feel like a princess... she is just that! I feel so much more relaxed now and rejuvenated and loved by that little weasel of mine! The most important things on her list were to go shopping for fancy stuff, and a trip into Baskin 31 for bubble gum ice cream. So we did just that! The game of the day was don't step on a crack or you'll break your Mamas back... Oh boy!! My poor mom! Fancy takes the cake on that game.
I LOVE HER!!! And her entire personality, which isn't always pleasant.... but, she has a heart of gold!

Have I Told YOU...

2011-02-04T20:58:00.000-08:00

This was the week that I launched "Once Upon a time..." Spring 2011? or,
This was also the week that has been an AWESOME week for 1crown3tiaras?!! or... that my "n" button doesn't work on my computer, thanks to my youngest little cherub for spilling water on my keyboard!! {my husband promises to get me a new keyboard tomorrow}... but in until then I have to copy and paste every "n " letter I write!! That may explain my lack of blogging!!
With that being said...

ROOMFORNINE Is hosting my second {out of three} $50 gift-certificate!!

2011-01-29T10:39:00.000-08:00

Oh, I am SO ready!!!

Once upon a time...

2011-01-28T21:58:00.000-08:00

ok... so really~ I was hoping that 2011 would bring a whole new year of blogging for me. WHAT??!! Now I see that aitn't happening!! But, I will give myself credit for the blogging I have done!! I am NOT a writer, but a sewer. My creative juices flow when I am in my studio. NOT when I am on my computer... unfortunately. Sometimes I think how easy it would be to be a writer... until I sit down and write! Ugh... my husband is a writer. He is also WAY more book smart than me! I will try blog MORE. But, I can't promise. I will promise to design & sew for you:)

Are you ready for Spring 2011!!! Well, it's about to debut... Once upon a time....

{photo by jessica kesti}

I LOVE all my photographers!! Thank you!!! It makes my day to receive emails from all of you with your daughters ROCKIN' 1crown3tiaras!!! Seriously!

Where did that week go???

2011-01-22T20:19:00.000-08:00

Wowza!! Why am I SO tired?? Oh boy... what a week:) Lots of new items coming into shop starting this week!!!! Went to 3 fabric stores today trying to find the perfect fabric for a portrait dress today.... still nothing. I think I might be up all night scouring the internet. I have had this gorgeous lace fabric that I have had in my studio for quite a long time and LOTS of it... I finally have it all sketched out! So basic and it's going to be another favorite of mine. I just know it!!

{Forty Toes Photography }
I have gotten some photos back from a couple photographers and it seriously makes my day to see
these girls rockin' 1crown3tiaras!!!!
{landojake Photography }
Thanks ladies for photos and your amazing talent!!!!

Today I LOVE Spring!!!

2011-01-16T13:06:00.000-08:00

If you saw my studio you would think I am a crazy lady!!

It's coming! It's almost done!! Most of it is done. Some of it is sent to photographers. 5 photographers. I am so excited to show you. I will be giving a few more sneak peaks just to keep you interested!

The start of a New Year...

2011-01-03T12:37:00.001-08:00

For me it is somewhat of a strange feeling to have the holidays over and the kids back in school. It's almost bittersweet. The month of December is busy.busy.busy. and then it's all over and a new year is here. I will admit I LOVE new years resolutions... although, I don't know if I call them resolutions. Goals... I always have a list of goals and the New Year gives me a chance to sit down and go over my goals cross some off and add some new.

I have a VERY dear friend of mine who last month graduated and is now a social worker. I love hearing how much passion she has for her new life and the goals and dreams she expresses. I get so much inspiration just listening to her over the phone. I wish I could have made it to her graduation party yesterday 1500 miles away. I was there in spirit and my dear mother did text me a picture! Thanks mom!

I just can't help myself and give you a little sneak peak at the Spring 2011 line...
I hope all of you have as much excitement for 2011 as I do!!

I LOVE

2011-01-01T09:29:00.001-08:00

the new year and anticipate all the challenges and joy it will bring

all the mistakes I have made that made me realize

my wonderful husband who helps me stay on track

this beautiful -6 degree sunny day

to read blogs and become inspired

my parents for coming to stay for Christmas

growing older and finding myself

being able to dream of seeing more

knowing that the end of this 3 year journey will finally come to an end

watching my kids enjoying life

the comfort I find in my family

to love

And the winner goes to....

2010-12-20T18:09:00.000-08:00

The lucky winner for the $50 gift certificate goes to...

#7 Shane & Dayna Simonson

Congratulations to you!! Email me for instructions on how to receive your gift certificate.

Goodnight all!

p.s. I think I am done Christmas shopping now!

2010-12-19T08:41:00.000-08:00

Finally!! The week of Christmas. Who woulda thought it would be here so fast? Oh, but I LOVE this season. Especially the baking cause I have this big excuse to eat all the yummy sweets and keep reminding myself that a new year is right around the corner and I can loose all that weight after new years! Really that is my BIGGEST resolution this year to drop all this extra weight! That and turn this blog into a blog and not just once a month sort of thing.

Grandma and Grandpa are about to walk into this house any hour now. The kids have already started peaking out the window asking when they are going to be here... before 2! I hope anyway because I told the kiddos G & G will be here for the program at church this afternoon and they are super duper excited about that!!!

And can you believe I have been super busy with life and it has been a blast! Only needing to worry about me and my family and no orders needing to get shipped out! Yesterday I was on a roll!! Got the basement SPOTLESS!! Went through all the kids clothes (again! ...why do they grow so fast?!) and toys... getting ready for Christmas, so out with the old and broken and in with new. Hopefully this house will stay a little less cluttered with all the bags of toys going to goodwill! Girls are loving getting some clothes made! Believe it or not, they are the ones who lack the most in wearing 1crown3tiaras. I am hoping to get myself some pillows and maybe even curtains made during this time off! Off to get this place tidied up before G & G get here. ttfn.

love & a giveaway!

2010-12-12T22:02:00.000-08:00

Spread the LOVE of 1crown3tiaras!!

...and you will have a chance to win a $50 gift card towards Spring 2011 line!! Although, I can't show you pictures yet, I can assure you that you won't be disappointed!

What do you need to do to enter?

All you need to do is post a comment! For extra chances to win... tweet this post on Twitter, share this link on Facebook, Blog about this giveaway, and then come back and make a comment on this post.

Winner will be selected in 1 week.

Giveaway!!!!!

2010-12-10T22:58:00.000-08:00

Oh... Vacation! How good this feels! I hope you are all having a wonderful Holiday Season!!! Just so you know I haven't forgotten about you {grin}... I will be giving 3 gift certificates each in the amount of $50!!! Next week!!
This is going to be fun! I am just excited as you are to see who the lucky 3 winners are!! Happy Holidays!!!

2010-12-02T20:21:00.000-08:00

So, the blogging has become next to NONE. Orders are almost finished and I will surface from my studio... I promise kids! We have gotten I think about 2 feet of snow in the past week. Wet snow, which means the kids go out and come in soaking. Every. 15. minutes!! I am almost missing the Midwest winters... yes, I have become a little nutty! ...I do have an excuse for that though. Deadlines!! They really do make a person nutty! Speaking of I am ALMOST done with my orders and I will be officially in the Christmas spirit!!

I will be posting giveaways here and on my Facebook during my time off... I can't wait!!

Off to my studio! Have to post a picture of how much fancy adores her ruffle pants... and this is far from her first pair!

{uh... Fancy, the ruffles go inside the bibs!}

Wordless Wednesday

2010-11-16T22:04:00.000-08:00

I promised...

2010-11-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

New Designs!!

Oh my! This little princess a.k.a. Phoebe wears 1crown3tiaras so well!

Can you argue?

yeah... that's what I thought!!

...and her Mama also deserves credit!!!

Room For Nine

Seriously.... no seriously! My FAVORITE blog... maybe cause I can relate?!!

Holiday 2010...
Vintage Deer Holiday Dress!

Update...

2010-10-18T09:43:00.000-07:00

Finishing up ALL orders this week. Then I will have a few new designs in the works... including a few holiday items!

So, my blog will continue to be quiet for a while.

Oh Boy!!

2010-10-07T09:48:00.001-07:00

I am now longing to start my boy line!!

2010-10-04T21:27:00.000-07:00

September was a BUSY month... hence the lack of blogging. Just trying to get into the new schedule.

OCTOBER. finally. (only because Dad graduates August 25th).

Now 3 kids in school makes things a bit more tricky for me. Just one at home is taking some time to get used to. Now I am THE only person here to entertain the 3 year old... which is a FULL time job!! So my work hours have changed a bit, but thankfully I have Dad home in the evenings now. {grin} So my work still gets done!!

Since I seem to be needing to revert back into September and fill you in...
Here are a few new items!! 

Thank you Jessica!! For these wonderful photos!! An amazing photographer with a great sense of humor!! Seriously. Check out her blog... Room For Nine.
You won't be disappointed!

Seriously, I can't get over these adorable little girls who are SO willing to get there photo taken!!

Who wouldn't want their picture taken with those fly glasses?
Where can I get myself a pair??

Mmmmm....

2010-09-22T20:46:00.000-07:00

Innocent Crush...

Anna Maria Horner has done it again!!!

2010-09-09T16:16:00.000-07:00

Dad took the 3 oldest kids fishing right after school. I am done working for the day and finally have time to organize my studio. I LOVE it when everything is in it's place and I can work without clutter!!

Got two more items in my shop this week that scream fall!!

Baby is very lonesome for her siblings during school. We just started working on writing her name. So far she has mastered the first letter, but trying to explain that the number 3 is not part of her name it's her age is a bit tough. Age is a BIG thing for a 3 year old!
It is amazing how much this little kindergarten has changed since school started. Her mood swings have vanished and she is a sponge at school. All evening she tells me everything she did and learned at school. I really don't think she misses telling a single minute of her day!

Rapunzel, Rapunzel...

2010-09-06T09:47:00.000-07:00

Love these pants and all the details!

She is growing WAY too fast... sniff.

Facebook sale...

2010-09-02T21:39:00.000-07:00

It's a Facebook sale!!

To participate in this sale you must first click "like" on my facebook page here.
At check-out enter "Facebook fan 25% off" and I will reimburse you via paypal.
{or request a custom listing}

I LOVE SALES!!

Second day of Kindergarten...

2010-09-02T08:15:00.000-07:00

I decided that I would just have to take pictures on the second day of school and I was fine with that. But Fancy was not ok with it. She wanted nothing to do with me and my camera.

Fancy if you please turn around I promise I will only take one.

Better than nothing right!? Stubborn little thing! Please smile for your teacher Fancy.

2010-09-01T20:10:00.000-07:00

Fancy had her first day of Kindergarten today! Yes, we took lots of pictures, only to come home and realize that my camera chip was still tucked inside my laptop.... I was livid... still am.

But I did capture some photos when she came home with her in my restyled Divine Blossom Tunic.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

{Can you tell by how happy she looks that she had a WONDERFUL day at school}

Can you believe...

2010-08-31T15:30:00.001-07:00

I have finally set up a fan page on Facebook!! Yay... so if you want to click like, you can do so right from my blog:) And tell your friends too!!! Then you will all be informed when a good deal is coming your way.

I am seriously missing my dear friend today as I am everyday. When I was visiting her in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area she was able to use her photography skills and capture some photos of her DARLING daughter in a new fall outfit of mine...
Her little princess was so excited to get a new outfit from me... I LOVE seeing the excitement of little girls wearing 1crown3tiaras!!

School starts tomorrow. Bittersweet. This summer went by WAY to fast as every summer does. At the same time it is nice to get back on schedule.
Dad doesn't start school until the middle of September so we are excited to spend some quite mornings with just us and Baby... I think she will get extra spoiled by both of us during the next couple of weeks! I have to mention that this is Dads LAST year of school!!!

This little Kindergartner can barely wait until morning!!!

Things we love about the Northwest...

2010-08-29T18:24:00.000-07:00

At the top of Mount Spokane...

Sits an adorable cottage house built in 1934.

and GORGEOUS views.

Adorable sisters and a VERY handsome man:)
Can you guess what else they see???

MANY of these...

Isn't he just the cutest little thing?!

I will be done with the vacation post soon. We are very thankful we were all able to make it to my Grandmothers funeral. She passed away at the age of 98 years old. We REALLY enjoyed visiting with all our family and friends from the Midwest. Thank you all for your wonderful hospitality.

Wordless Wednesday...

2010-08-03T22:50:00.000-07:00

I love my customers...

2010-08-02T21:41:00.001-07:00

"I will take one in each color!
... I am potty training my daughter."
Ahem... are you sure you don't want a tunic to go with each pair??
Why didn't I think of that while training? Afraid of running low on pants my kids had to run around in their undies while at home... and I sew!!

Oh, my Baby!

2010-07-30T10:33:00.000-07:00

Let me tell you... this little handful is so full of personality!!! She loves to imitate people, animals and characters to make us all laugh... especially to her Daddy! Oh, and she is good at it too! We are trying really, really hard not to spoil her... any suggestions on not giving in when she pouts those big lips?

Check this out!!!

2010-07-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love a giveaway!?? Well, here is your chance to win from CSN stores!
I already have a few picked out!

My couch is in real need of this here.

For some reason my iittala glass collection is getting smaller so I could certainly use more of these.

I recently came across a new favorite blog to stalk... room for nine, who is offering this giveaway...
here is where you can get the yummy details!
But chances are.. I'm gonna win. {grin}

I know it's been awhile...

2010-07-17T23:57:00.000-07:00

But... I've been busy! With Summer... Kids... Husband being home... Fun at the beach... Work.
AND...
Fall 2o1o line...

Halls of Ivy Collection!!!
Which is s-l-o-w-l-y making it's way into my store!! {grin}
Yes, I am excited to present the first 2 items:)

Happy Independence Day!!!

2010-07-04T20:38:00.000-07:00

Is it really June?

2010-06-23T23:16:00.001-07:00

Fun in the sun for the ONLY couple days of sunshine this past month. Yes, we gambled on the weather and went camping. And I am so glad we did cause as soon as we pull in our driveway it's rain. I know weather is really an over touched subject, but really? Rain through June? This is not the typical beautiful Spokane summer that I moved here for!

So yeah, we really did somehow sneak the ONLY nice days of weather this month and went camping. That is why I can justify so many photos today...

Our little "Baby" is getting so big...

And when Mini has her own camera now... this is what you pay for! (you know it's going to be bad when right after she takes the picture she chuckles and says that's funny!)
This big boy seams to make friends everywhere he goes! What a blast he had fishing... This time a fishing partner!
Fished last night with Dad and then woke up this morning and fished for 7 hours STRAIGHT!!

What bliss...

Can't wait for our next family getaway!

He's back!!!

2010-06-14T20:04:00.000-07:00

As the river runs through...

2010-06-10T21:33:00.000-07:00

Long awaits the day... That Dad comes home :) Has it really been a year already? Did it go fast? Most days yes, but some days no. I do admit this has been the busiest year EVER.

Since I was a kid I never thought much about the days to come, instead I focused on the present. I don't know if that is a good or bad mannerism. Both maybe? That is the character I contribute to getting through this adventure. But for the kids?? I do feel it's been drawn out for them and they are ready for the stability that Dad will inflict on this family once again!

Yes, we are excited!!

I better get busy tidying this place up for his long awaited arrival.

But not before I leave you with a picture of sweet little Mini... She really is as sweet as she looks ;)

Too much to do...

2010-06-07T21:31:00.000-07:00

Yes, that is me right now... with too much to do!!! In fact I have converted to an evening coffee drinker this week so I can stay up way to late! I was thinking it was more than possible to be almost 100% organized and all orders sent out by Friday so when hubby gets home we can just RELAX!! (so foreign.)
Doesn't look so promising, but I'm not giving up yet....
2 days of school left.
2 weeks of living in 14A.
2 months of keeping this sweet little girl home with me...

until she too follows the other kids out the door to school. sniff.

Our little Scientist...

2010-06-04T20:02:00.000-07:00

Our little man is getting bigger. Has a LOVE for science and animals and a passion for anything outdoors.

Tyke had a great year at school. He had a wonderful hands on teacher. His class was very science oriented. They shared their room with Crawdads and Snails in the winter. Studied rocks early spring and ended with the Butterfly cycle. All which they kept for observation and then released.

Three days of school left until summer vacation!!

I LOVE days when...

2010-06-03T17:18:00.000-07:00

The weather turns out to be better than expected!! Although it did happen to change my plans for the day. Instead of staying in working and cleaning I got to take photos of Fancy in the NEW Weekend Collection... and she enjoyed it!!!

And of course being it turned out to be such a gorgeous day and we have been housebound from rain for what seems like forever.... we did make it to the park!!
Who could resist a photo of Baby??

8 MORE DAYS!!!

Today...

2010-05-31T16:19:00.000-07:00

We are remembering all those who have served and are serving our country. Thank you!

We now have a BIG BLUE LA-Z-BOY right smack dab in my living room. grrr.
Compliments of my parents giving it to Dad before he moved to Yakima.
I guess I never envisioned it in my own living room, but here it sits and what's even more miserable than the chair itself is the kiddos fighting over it. Seriously, like all day long.
Who woulda thought??

On a cheerful note... Dad moves home in 11 more days!!!
For real. Yay! That is why the la-z-boy is here now. He has moved some of his goods home. I am stuck as to how we {me, Tyke, Mini, Fancy & Baby} should celebrate his homecoming?
We will come up with something.

And I am happy to show a few more items that are in my store today...

Isn't this girl just darling!! I love seeing little girls in my clothing:)
Thank you Cathie for your amazing photography!

My new favorite...

2010-05-24T20:31:00.000-07:00

I have had LOTS of this fabric for SO long knowing it had great potential!

...FINALLY... the light bulb went on!
I dropped what I was doing and whipped it out as quickly as I could!

The back is my favorite with the elastic shirring for a feminine look...

and the front has the perfect touch of vintage with the velvet robins egg blue ribbon across the top of the bodice...
... oh my, Fancy's wardrobe is getting quite large.

A Boys World...

2010-05-21T10:23:00.000-07:00

The world was made for little boys
With infinite wonders and myriad joys
As he explores the source of brooks
Or recorded lore in interesting books.

As he trails fierce bears imaginary
Or listens quietly for the wild canary,
There are trees to climb - birds to hear,
Animals to greet with love - not fear.

He tramps the woods, fields and streams
Dreaming those wondrous boyhood dreams,
Of conquering worlds - as yet unknown
In that far off day when he is grown,
To manhood stature with noble goal
Imbued with nature's gentle soul.

In the cool of evening or midday sun
Knowing that all of life is one -
Knowing with all its strife and noise
The world was made for little boys.

-Rea Williams

Wordless Wednesday..

2010-05-19T07:43:00.000-07:00

She is just Fancy!

2010-05-18T21:40:00.000-07:00

Mom: "what is your favorite color?"
Fancy: "blue and red"

Mom: "who is your best friend?"
Fancy: "bobbie and mila"

Mom: "what are you going to be when you get big?"
Fancy: "artist"

Mom: "what do you like to play?"
Fancy: "play dogs and play the wii"

Mom: "what do you want to do this summer?"
Fancy: "go to minnesota"

Mom: "What is something mom always says to you?"
Fancy: "i love you"

Mom: "what are you excited for?"
Fancy: "summer"

Mom: "what is your favorite song?"
Fancy: "Jesus loves me"

Mom: "what is your favorite food?"
Fancy: "ham and cheese"

Mom: "what is something dad always says to you?"
Fancy: "I love you"

Mom: "if you could go anywhere right now, where would you go?"
Fancy: "to the mall. when i'm a mom i'm gonna go to the mall everyday"

Mom: "what is something you are really good at?"
Fancy: " riding my bike"

Spring is here!!!

2010-05-10T16:18:00.000-07:00

..... And we have been busy updating wardrobes!!!

Dad was home this weekend!
We are eagerly counting down the days until he moves home...
...31 days!!

Sneak peak...

2010-05-07T14:26:00.001-07:00

What's for dinner?

2010-05-05T09:08:00.000-07:00

Dinner hasn't been very creative around here for the past year.
But... that's about to change, because Dad moves back home in 5 more weeks!!!

I am very thankful that taco salad is a favorite around here even when Dad is home!!
We really do have this more than any other meal...
and NO ONE is complaining!! {do I dare say yet?}

Why does Baby not want her beans touching her salad?? not sure.

So now, I need to start thinking about meal planning again.
And I love the fact that barbecue season is upon us once again!!

Who said you need a lake??

2010-05-04T16:36:00.000-07:00

You know a good friend when he shows up at your doorstep with a fishing pole for you...

Tykes best friend from school shares the passion of the outdoors with him.
We have been having this conversation when I pick him up from school.

Mom: "Hi Tyke, how was your day?"

Tyke: "good, but hurry up and pick up Mini so we can go home."

Mom: "ok... but why in such a hurry?"

Tyke: "cause Carson is bringing me a fishing pole."

Mom: "Seriously Tyke, don't get your hopes up on this one."

This went on for a couple weeks.
Last night as we were all in the kitchen chatting while I was making dinner, the door bell rang.
I ran to the door with all 4 kids on my tail and to my surprise there was Carson!
Holding a fishing pole with a HUGE grin on his face!!
Tyke tells him... "I KNEW IT!!! My mom didn't believe you!"
I am so thankful this little boy has hobbies!!

More time...

2010-05-03T16:10:00.000-07:00

I wish I had more time...
to post more on my kids.
Someday... I will.

This "baby" girl has been growing like crazy...
Favorite color is yellow.
Best friend is Rose.
Loves to play princess.
Loves to pretend she's a puppy.
Loves Dora.
Thinks she's boss.
Says she is 3 1/2 ever since she turned 3.
Talks clearly.
Throws fits when she doesn't get her way. {I'm working on that one}
Changes her undies every time she goes potty.
Favorite food is apples and strawberries.
Misses her Daddy.

Wordless Wednesday...

2010-04-28T18:50:00.000-07:00

Wordless Wednesday...

2010-03-22T22:22:00.000-07:00

Where do I buy my fabric??

2010-03-13T09:13:00.000-08:00

Do you know how often I hear this question??

I have a friend Carrie who owns a shop The Top Stitch.
I think I can say this is one of my ALL time favorite stores!!
Did I mention that she also is a Janome dealer??
Yes, Janome... I am in the process of saving for another {grin}
My back-up sewing machine I used before was my Moms...
so now {of course} I need to have a back-up...
The Top Stitch also offers classes.. that is where Mini takes her hand-stitching class!

Okay... what if I don't find what I am looking for there??
Hawthorne Threads
My all time FAVORITE online fabric store!
Fast shipping and great prices!!

So, after I purchase the fabrics from the store and I put an outfit together that I really like... I then will order a bolt of the fabric wholesale....
and with that comes many little outfits!
Did I mention I LOVE my job??

Here are a few of my favorites this season...

Spring is coming...

2010-03-07T16:01:00.000-08:00

And I have proof!!

...At least it's coming here in The Pacific Northwest.

Spring is my absolute FAVORITE time of the year.
I am one of them people who likes winter, but only for like 1 week.
This weekend when Dad was home it was a 60 degree day and we headed out hiking.
It was an absolutely beautiful day!!!
Fancy thought the Catepillar was a little "sketchy".
I told her it was another sign that Spring is here!!!

Ike is my outdoor boy. He of course couldn't hold back his excitement of all the signs of Spring.

Me and my love who I miss already... he left so early today. Sniff.My baby is getting too big.
This is the first time we have hiked without carrying her in a backpack!
And she had so much fun!!!
She did need a couple of breaks, but Dad took care of her....

We cherish these weekends when Dad comes home!
The next time he comes home will be Spring break!!!
...And the end of the second quarter!!
woohoo!! That's only 2 weeks away!!

Awww... Beach photos!!!

2010-03-04T12:57:00.000-08:00

When I checked my email this morning and saw these photos I was ready to pack my bags and head for the ocean!!!
Beach photos are my FAVORITE!!

My friend Lindsey took some photographs of a few latest dresses.
Not only is she VERY talented, but she also has adorable girls...
who LOVE to pose!!!
Thank you so much Lins!!

I am so lonesome for my man...

2010-03-04T10:32:00.000-08:00

Fancy turned 5!!!

2010-03-03T15:05:00.000-08:00

There is a Princess in our house today who turned 5!!!

7 darling princesses decked out with their tutu's and wands..

...It was MAGICAL!!!

If I was granted just 1 wish....
My wish would be to freeze time!
Because these kids are growing way to fast!!!

Guess who came to visit today!!!

2010-02-25T13:40:00.000-08:00

Sweet little baby Ian and his Mama!!

Wordless Wednesday...

2010-02-24T18:29:00.000-08:00

Woke up early this morning...

2010-02-24T07:23:00.000-08:00

Sat down with my cup of coffee and the internet... just me!!!

So, of course I began to read blogs.. a favorite past time of mine.
I came across a new blog and it had the perfect job chart, but with a new way of putting it for me...
"This is how I contribute to my family"...
And not only a perfect idea, but she is sharing it with us!!!
here
I had to print a few for our home as well!

It's a really BIG thing...

2010-02-22T13:04:00.000-08:00

Thursdays have turned into an exciting BIG day for a sweet little girl in our house!Mini was VERY excited this past Thursday...
It was the first day of her sewing classes that she has been dreaming of since ...forever!!
Carrie over at The Top Stitch has the patience to teach to the very young too!!
Mini has been eager to start sewing on the machine, she is hoping Carrie notices how big she is so she can start on the machine before she turns 9.
We'll see Mini... but you are having so much fun hand stitching for now!! {grin}

Fancy...

2010-02-21T16:42:00.000-08:00

After much bribery she finally decided to let me take a few pics...

that plus she was excited I didn't send this one...
she can keep it!!!

which I am happy for because it is a favorite of mine also!

The funny part is her personality if far from serious!!

2010-02-13T17:08:00.000-08:00

Baby got a haircut!!
{She started it with a snip to the bangs...}

I brought her to our hairstylist and I think it looks so perfect on her!!
I've been having so much fun expanding her wardrobe!
And the best part is, I have made some of them available to you as well!!!

We just can't get enough of her!!

2010-02-12T10:43:00.000-08:00

She is our little princess....

Our Baby turned 3!!!

... A new puppy!!
Which she promptly named "Peritto"

I'm back...!!!

2010-02-09T20:45:00.000-08:00

So many emotions in 1 week!!! I don't know where to start!

We left last Thursday afternoon... stayed on the road 2 nights because of bad weather.

Pulled the uhaul in to my parents new home Friday afternoon after enjoying a wonderful lunch at my {98 year old} Grandma's house! It was a bit overwhelming wondering how we were going to fit all my Mom's furniture and belongings into much smaller living space. But, my Mom {being the most organized person I know} found a place for almost everything!!

Got LOTS of much needed retail therapy!

Visited so many family and friends!!

And made it home safely to some very excited kiddos!!!

Now, it's back to work!!!

If you check out my shop you will notice the many new spring items are finally listed!!!

Here are a few photos to show you that I recieved while I was on vacation!! Thank you Hillary for your once again AMAZING photography!!

PROOF...

2010-01-31T15:21:00.000-08:00

That spring line is really coming!!! I wish I could list items today!! I really wish I could, but I am leaving on Wednesday for 1 week and they will be listed immediately when I get back!!

January is coming to an end and it's bittersweet for me... I had some very relaxing and enjoyable time off... this next week will be exciting to go visit friends an family in the Midwest, but I am not looking forward to saying good-bye to my parents.
Dad is home for a 3 day weekend.. then we won't be seeing him for 2 weeks. He will be staying back in at school studying for Midterms...
Kiddos are excited to stay with cousins for a week.
And I cannot wait until my spring line is available for you...

What's for snack Mom??

2010-01-26T17:31:00.000-08:00

PUPPY CHOW!!

Come 3:00 everyday the kiddos hunger clock strikes!
That means I have to quick get creative as to what a good after school snack would be.

For the past week Baby and Fancy have been also known as "Lucy" & "Hazel" our new puppies!!
They thought it was the perfect snack!!

It's been awhile...

2010-01-22T10:31:00.000-08:00

I haven't had time to blog...

Because I have been busy with kids....
Lots of memory games played.
Lots of wii bowling tournaments.
Lots and lots of books being read.
Little chefs needing help with cookie baking.
And unfortunately this week...
Taking care of sick kiddos.

I am trying to open my shop again...
I have many outfits ready to ship to the photographer.
Here is a only a little peak at Spring 2010 line...
Which, won't be posted until second week of February.
Because...

sniff. sniff. sniff.

My parents house has sold.
And that means they are moving far far away...
{4 states away}
I will be helping them move.
When I come back I will have some new items posted.

Kids...

2010-01-18T12:05:00.001-08:00

Wordless wednesday...

2009-12-30T13:29:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!!

2009-12-25T18:29:00.000-08:00

All about Mini...

2009-12-12T22:04:00.000-08:00

What are your favorite books? "I like to read Junie B. Jones books. I like American Girl books too."
Who is your best friend? "Skye and Ava."
What do you want to be when you grow up? "Work at a coffee shop."
What do you like about school? "Reading."
What is your favorite food? "Broccoli."
What is your favorite color? "I bet you know! ...blue."
What is something you are really good at? "Modeling for you."
What is something that makes you happy? "Cooking."
What is something that makes you sad? "Um, nothing makes me sad."
What is something Mommy always says to you? "I love you."
If you could go anywhere, where would you go? "Um, to Seattle."
What is your favorite thing to do? "Jump rope"
What is something you want to learn? "Sew."

'Tis the season...

2009-12-10T22:03:00.000-08:00

ok, ok... I will finally get into the season with you!!!
Tyke has been very into science lately!! I get to go to his class tomorrow and meet real live crayfish and snails!! I can't wait {grin}!!!
He has been skipping to school ever since these little creatures embraced his classroom last week. Everyday he comes home from school and lets me know how his little animal friends are doing, so I asked if I can come meet these little creatures and he can't wait to introduce them to me!!! I just hope one doesn't bite me.

Baby is still managing to keep her position in the family as "Baby"!!! Much to my dismay since I am anxiously waiting for her to wear undies but claims she can't because she is a baby and babies wear diapers!! Does anyone have any ideas for me? or any words of encouragement?? She is about to turn 3 here in a couple of months!

Fancy is such a sweet little girl (when she wants to be) she told Baby last night that she needs to learn how to write her letters so she can write her name! So now she is graciously teaching Baby how to write her name... I love it when they get along!
Mini. She is VERY into Junie B. Jones books and hopes Santa brings her a few more! Hopefully he knows which ones she has read already!! Her program is tomorrow at school and so she has been faithfully practicing all evening!

Can you guess who came home this evening?? For 1 whole month?!?

Oh, the things kids say...

2009-12-10T10:33:00.000-08:00

Bobbi - Hey Fancy, this one time when I was sucking on an m&m for a long time... guess what happended? ...it turned into chocolate!!!
Fancy - Gimme one of them, I want to try it!

IT'S A BOY!!!

2009-12-03T11:37:00.001-08:00

My sweet little baby nephew....

Ian Robert

Born 12/1/09

8 lbs.

Proud Mama and baby...

{why can't we all look this good after a baby??}

Proud beautiful Grandma & baby...

Wordless Wednesday...

2009-12-02T17:24:00.001-08:00

Hoping to get ALL their pictures done today...

2009-11-14T17:33:00.000-08:00

I started with Mini...

patient...

photogenic...

excited about it...

wanted to do more & more...

and could pose like no other!

Then is was Tykes turn...

I like to keep things fun, so we quit right here!!!
I guess I will have to finish the others next week...

Mom it's SNOWING!!!!

2009-11-13T17:03:00.000-08:00

They have been waiting for this...

I feel it came a bit too early??

seeing this smile makes me a little glad it's here...

My sweet little Mini...

2009-11-12T19:42:00.000-08:00

Lost a tooth today!!

Got the "Ranger" of the month award and even got her picture taken with Smokey!!!
Went on a date... {just her and Mama!} ...

In less than 10 days she turns 7 years old! {sniff}

Wordless Wednesday...

2009-11-12T08:24:00.000-08:00

More of WINTER 2009 line...

2009-11-08T20:12:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous Tunic using Amy Butlers new "Love" line of fabrics...

Named the Emily Tunic.

Fun twist on the Apron Tunic using Anna Maria Horners fabric from both her "Garden Party" line and also her "Good Folks" line of fabrics... {both of which are my 2 favorite fabric lines}

Named the Erin Apron Tunic.

Most recent addition... bright and colorful! Using Brandon Malbys fabric and also Valori Wells "Olive Rose" line.

Named the Fiona Dress.

Thank you Hillary Maybery for your amazing photography!

5 Things to be thankful for...

2009-11-04T18:09:00.000-08:00

While reading a friends blog today I decided to join her and blog 5 things to be thankful for...

1. TIME... well, I always seem to wish for more hours in a day.. but really, I should be thankful for the time I have!!

2.SISTERS... when I need a smile to lift my spirits, I just think of one of my sisters and it works every time!!

3. PATIENCE... no really, I have had to learn to have more patience, and I am glad for taking the time and learning this VERY important ingredient! {I do still need to work on it at times!!}

4. ETSY... how else would I spend me extra time??

5. FAITH AND FAMILY... most important!!

I am missing...

2009-10-31T15:10:00.001-07:00

A very special friend!

Wordless Wednesday...

2009-10-28T19:43:00.000-07:00

Well, almost wordless......

But, I need to be fair!!
...baby didn't get her nap!

A post of it's own

2009-10-21T22:18:00.001-07:00

One of my first designs...

The Meagan Peasant Dress...
is no longer available for purchase.
So I had to do a post of it's own just to remember it by. {sniff}

Here it comes...

2009-10-21T09:26:00.000-07:00

I don't think it is possible to get this smile off my face today!!

I am SO excited about my WINTER 2009 line!
And Presley the darling little girl who wears them so well!
Thank you Hillary for your amazing photography!
Also, thank you to to Presley... she can pose!!

Now, I think you must go visit Hillary Maryberys blog, but first grab a cup of coffee, sit down and enjoy her beautiful work. She truly is amazing!

2009-10-19T17:05:00.000-07:00

Do you ever sit an marvel?

...at how creative kids can be??

...or notice how much thought

is put into each thing that they do??

...are you thankful for all the things that they make

just for you??

...or wonder what is running through their little heads??

I know I do!

Autumn...

2009-10-15T12:20:00.000-07:00

What do we do on cold and windy Autumn days??

Watch the squirrels gather their winter supply of walnuts...
Actually it is really fun to watch...
how fast they can open the walnut...

Tyke wanting to help the squirrels...

while the girls watch from the window...

We celebrated the start of a new transition...

2009-10-10T22:22:00.000-07:00

I look proud of my man because....

I am proud of my man!!

The things kids say...

2009-10-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

So many times I wish I would have written down some of the cutest things my kiddos say. This evening I overheard a conversation that Mini and Fancy were having while playing together...
Fancy: "Santa is fat... he eats too much junk food."
Mini: "Fancy, don't say that... Santa is NOT FAT, and that is rude and disrespectful!"

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY...

2009-09-30T09:17:00.000-07:00

A river runs through...

2009-09-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

Filled boxes.
Packed up both cars.
Woke up early.
Went out to breakfast.
Drove half the day.
Arrived safely.
Unpacked the cars.
Went to a hotel.
Took 10 minute nap!
Went to BBQ.
Slept sound.
Starbucks.
Visited campus...

Grocery shopped.
Cleaned.
Unpacked.
Hung out.
Said goodbye to Dad.
Drove half the day.
Safely home.
Missing Dad.

Big Pre-schooler...

2009-09-08T10:01:00.000-07:00

We have been awaiting this day for quite some time... the BIG day Fancy heads off to school. Was Fancy excited? Oh, yes. Was Fancy nervous? Indeed she was... in fact, she just so happened to get sick when we got to school??!

But, Fancy was wearing her magic ring that Mama had got for her the day before... and I do believe that helped ALOT!

As Fancy is at school Mama is waititng ~~patiently~~ (for what seems to be the longest day on record), for Fancy to arrive off the bus.

Indeed, Mama was up late sewing Fancy's first day of pre-school outfit, which also is available to purchase for your little one HERE.

Isn't this absoulutely beautiful!

2009-09-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

I just can't wait to get my fingers on this!!... it won't be on my doorstep until next week. But oh will it be worth the wait!!!

Oh, my...

2009-08-21T13:37:00.001-07:00

This fall line has been so much fun! And the patient little girls have been so so wonderful! I sent some of my fall line out to a close friend of mine Memories Made Photography and she captured gorgeous photos with her darling little girls!

Thank you so much Memories Made Photography!

My darling little niece came to visit and I had to capture a few myself too...
Isn't she just precious!

Boys and Frogs...

2009-08-09T10:08:00.001-07:00

The latest and greatest pets... thank you Grandma!

Tyke being himself...

Do you know how many crickets each frog eats a day?? and do you know what they charge you for these crickets at the pet store???
oh, but it is so worth it!! Boys (and girls) and frogs!

Sneak peak...

2009-08-05T22:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a little peak at the fall line....
It's coming... I promise! Off to the photographer tomorrow:)

We miss you...

2009-08-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

While you are here...

We are missing you.

Posh Toppings...

2009-07-30T22:04:00.000-07:00

WAY too cute not to share with you....these hair accessories!! Aren't they just too cute??

They are local here too!!!
Posh Toppings is made up of two sisters... both are stay-at-home moms... you can see more about them at their blog HERE.

I LOVE my customers!

2009-07-29T12:21:00.001-07:00

Check this dress out! Designed by a very talented customer, who also designed the "Lily" dress... I had to share this, because if fell in LOVE...

Can you see the deer?? {grin}

Wordless Wednesday...

2009-07-28T23:11:00.001-07:00