cake stand

I went to the thrift store and found some more ingredients for another cake stand. I gave the first one to my sis, so I think I will keep this one for me. Under $2 to create!

sea-inspired

I had a surge of productivity and creativity last weekend. I worked on several projects, including the "nook." This area of the house has been a puzzle. What do you put way up high, out of reach, in this little oddly-shaped recess in the wall? Our first answer was a pony. A Christmas penguin riding a cowboy pony to be more specific:


After a visit to homegoods, trying NOT to buy out the store, I came back with a few grown-up decoration things for the nook:



A nice pop of color, and a little sophistication brought to the... "area close to the ceiling." Whatever that's for.

Then being all springy and summery feeling, I made a couple of new jewels also inspired by the sand and surf:


Check 'em out on etsy!

refueling

WHEW!! It has been a very busy year so far, with no signs of slowing. I did leave one of my two personal trainer jobs... I am excited about focusing and growing with the studio close to my home. I am also excited about getting some free time back in order to craft more!

I have not been able to create much except for food (I have to eat!) so I am thankful for the birthday gift from my mother... all new pots and pans! I took some pictures with my phone of some of our recent kitchen adventures:

grilled cheese with garden vegetable soup

grilled eggplant and onion, with tomatoes & peperoncini on crostini

grilled bbq chicken with asparagus fries

greek panzanella

chocolate covered: animal crackers, strawberries, pecans, sugar cookies, and thin mints.

tomato salad with crostini

I have a few sewing projects on my list, as well as experimenting with metal (thanks, Jaime!). I need to finish dressing the bedroom walls and continue to help Mary plan for her wedding. Next up, working on the etsy shop!