turning the corner

i think i am turning a corner finally
i am thinking happy lovely thoughts again
i am making plans and dreaming again

i have 2 classes coming up for sewing
a dress and a skirt!
and i have a beautiful family

future plans include the long awaited play room
and a superhero bedroom for Brockie

today is today

i am not trying to be all philosophical but its true
today is just that
we can make it whatever we want
today is today and tomorrow will be fresh and new

here is my new project inspiration

doily lampshade from the blog a beautiful mess

10 years ago today.......

......was my first date with joe
wow
lucky lucky me
here we are today
i am truly blessed
all pics by sandy marak

my reading list

here are some of the things I am reading
or wish to read in the future
i read jane eyre many years ago but i am revisiting the classics

future lovelies

here are some future craft endeavors I will be embarking on in the near future
i try to inspire myself with beautiful thoughts about the future
especially when things get hard or lonely

the kite tutorial is from the blog doecdoe
the crochet blanket pattern is from etsy
the star shawl is from my new book austentatious crochet
(a book inspired by jane austen)

vintage etsy

i love thrifting
i love the adventure of finding unique and pretty clothes
and decorative pieces and books for my home
i love etsy because it is like an online thrift store
here are some of my recent finds i am pondering for purchase
the last two I actually bought (for a steal)
vintage is my new favorite hobby

brockie is 4

holy dolphins batman you are 4!
happy birthday Brockie!
we love you to the moon and back!
you are a blessing to our family!

springtime throw

this is my latest project
the springtime throw from
my book, cute and easy crochet by nicki trench
it consists of 432 granny squares
432 is a lot
but I am so excited to see it completed!
the colors are so happy

my word for 2012

i have thought about this post all month (and all year)
i felt like it needed flourishes and clever phrases and beautiful images
but the truth is
my word is a feeling that can't accurately be described
it will evolve over time
it is a journey that starts with a first step
i didn't pick the word
it picked me
it is what i am supposed to do in 2012
and joe feels it to
we want to grow our family
and it will take some time to decide how to do that
my word for 2012 is
girl

this pic is by alice b woodward from a peter pan book

things to daydream about

2012 began with lovely goals and expectations
and dreams of a word that begins with the letter g
my word for 2012
but it has been a lil hard with sick babies and a massive headache that is finally gone
and i got behind with everything except cleaning the house which i guess is good!
anyway here is to getting caught up and then not pressuring myself or stressing out
here is to lovely creative daydreams

first pic from sayooh blog
second 2 pics from etsy
last pic from wynnbaby