Old Barn by the Zoo.....

On our way home last Sunday from our lovely zoo adventure we came across this lovely old barn and I made my husband stop in the middle of the country road and snap a pic.

I loved it so and wanted to share it with you. I love the mystery of it. Enjoy!

OMG Where has the time gone (revised)......

I am happily using my 11 year old sons new expression of OMG. I can't believe how fast time is going by. I have really been a sucky blogger lately but I swear with good reason. I was down with the stupid flu for a week and couldn't even think straight enough to tie my own shoes, then I got my lovely Ikea order which of course comes to you in boxes so needless to say that took me some time to put together. My hallway was filled with craft and art supplies for days until I got all that done. I still have some odds and ends to tie up in the studio but the furniture is together and I couldn't be happier with that.

I am going to be making some art pieces to decorate my new studio but I decided that I needed a weekend to not craft and so that's what I did. I spent some much needed time with my husband and son. We had rain ALL weekend which did dampen (no pun intended) things slightly but it still was nice. On Saturday, we went to our local Farmers Market and walked around. I picked up some nice fruits, veggies and some yummy goats milk soap that makes you feel softer then a babies bum! WONDERFUL. It felt so great to support our local farmers. My husband and I would like to instill that in our son- the importance of supporting them. It is really is a nice place and we will visit it often. On Sunday, we went to our local zoo (see below for a few pics from that adventure). It was fun but would have been even better if we didn't get stuck in exhibit for an hour due to major down pours and finally decide that we just couldn't take anymore and then walk back out to our car in showers that soaked us and now have made my husband sick. :( But we laughed and had a great time anyways. That is the joy of a family!

On Sunday night my husband so kindly helped me start my 500 little goody bags for the large goody bag that will be handed out to the first 500 customers that attend The Handmade Market on May 3rd in Raleigh, NC. I am so so excited about it. I have also donated my "Just Believe" necklace to their Charity Raffle. It feels great to be a part of such a wonderful cause which this year is AnimalKind. I hope that some of you local gals will go and check it out. I will be there with my family doing some shopping. Yeah!

Two very loving Giraffes.

My Son Dominic and the Giraffe Family.

The two very handsome men in my life.

A very funny chimp!

At some point when I have a free moment I SWEAR I will be posting some pics of the new studio and giving some shop updates. Well I hope that all of you are well. Be back soon.

I promise!

April Showers........

You know the old adage, "April showers bring May flowers". Well I have come up with one of my own due to all the recent rain and gloomy weather that we have been having here in North Carolina (which we do NEED) and it is "April showers mean crafting for hours". Yes, yes I know it is silly but it is true!

Alas though- my studio is still not done as it is missing the furniture and it has brought my creating life to a screeching halt. I have had such trouble with my Ikea order and that is not like them. I hope though that I have gotten everything straightened out and that I will have my stuff sometime next week. (pictures coming as soon as I am done, scout's honor). It is all going to be worth it when everything is done and I am able to sit in my own space and work. I have so much in store for this month. I have been finding tons of fun and unique items to post in the new categories on the shop. They are going to be great!

In line of a new tradition that I am creating for myself and after some searching around I wanted to share some interesting tid-bit's about the month April with you and I will try to continue to do this each month. So here it goes with April fun facts-

April Is Autism Awareness Month .

April Is Keep America Beautiful Month.

April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

April Is National Poetry Month.

April Is Stress Awareness Month.

Coming soon- look for some pictures of my new Dollies. I have somehow re-kindled an old love inside myself for dolls and have been on the hunt for some really cute ones and boy did I ever find some. They are so great and wonderfully handmade. Check back to see my newly adopted cuties and to learn where you can get one of your very own!