I stink and I know it.....

Oh my. I am just not the best blogger. I have tons and tons of things to share with you. Many updates and changes. I promise to update this weekend- so please check back then for news and pics. Take Care.

my muse...............

Here is my Little Joe just hanging out with me in the studio. He is intently looking at my art supplies and trying to find what mom should use in her next creation. Truly, my dog LOVES art. He can be seen staring at every picture in our house. My husband and I will just pick him up so he can get a better view. He really enjoys it and it is just too cute!

Hello May..........

I don't know about you- but I can't believe that it is May already. Where in the world is time going? My son will be finished with 5th grade in just a few more weeks and ahhhh do I feel old! :) My husband laughs and says that 30 isn't old but for some reason it has been feeling old to me. I think maybe that it could be the fact that my son is growing up so fast and that just makes me feel old. Who knows! :)

Now onto a happy and steering away from my age note- my son and I had a WONDERFUL time at the "Handmade Market" this past Saturday. The day was truly all about me and him. We woke up- got dressed- got breakfast and started on our hour journey to Raleigh. We laughed and sang to Jack Johnson. When we got there it was just to cool. We were greeted with an adorable little tote bag and many smiles. My son really enjoyed himself plus I gave him his own spending cash with which he bought and adorable little monster. I of course came home with tons and tons of wonderful things. It was a really great show with so many talented artist. I just LOVE handmade! I am really hoping to be a part of the next show. Keep your fingers crossed for me on that one.............

Our fun day continued when on our way home from Raleigh- I decided to stop at the Guitar Center. My husband and I have been telling our son for a while now that we would be getting him a guitar and lessons but have let some other things get in the way of actually doing it. I have also been wanting to learn how to play for a few years now and have always put it off. Well- not this time. :) This weekend I became a woman of action and got my little man and myself two of the most beautiful guitars! Electric for him and acoustic for me. We were both so so excited. We came home and played- of course we both sounded terrible but it was great! Talk about a really cool way to bond with your child! My husband is now wanting to get a keyboard and learn to play. Maybe we will be the next Partridge Family!!! :) I feel bad for my neighbors- for the soon to be dreadful noise floating out of my windows!

Well anywho- You should be thrilled to know :) that my favorite picks for the month of May are in and to learn some cool facts about May just click here, "Cool May Facts" I'll be back soon with more updates on life and shop news. Take Care.

A Small Studio Glimpse.......

Hey there all-

Oh boy. I must tell you that I am so excited but also so exhausted. I have finally gotten my studio together with the exception of some special art pieces I am doing for it. I have also order this WONDERFUL kit from jennysbakeshop on etsy. It is the cutest thing and I am extremely excited to get it. It will be a blast to create with and I think it goes perfectly with the feel in my studio!

Speaking of the studio, here is a very glimpse of it (above). I will be taking so more detailed pics soon! I have a slightly busy weekend as tomorrow is "The Handmade Market" in Raleigh, NC. It was to be a family event for us but my husband had to go out of town unexpectedly this weekend, so it will just be my son and I. Which of course will still be very fun. I am sure that I will come home with many wonderful new things from such a talent group of artist. I am also thrilled to have one of necklaces in the charity raffle. It will be a great day and I am looking forward to it! If you are in the area please do try to pop in for a visit! :)

I also have FINALLY taken a moment to take some pics of my little collection of dolls that I call with great affection my "studio gals". They are just so cute and I love them all! The three over to the left (above) are from a wonderful artist with a shop on etsy called Sugar and Spice . The other little cuties to the right (below) are from another truly wonderful artist by the name of Nicole at Raggedy Old Annies. Nicole like magic makes all her dolls smell like cherries/strawberries. It is WONDERFUL!

I just love the feeling that they give the studio, with their happy little faces just smiling all the time! I do have a few more "gals" hanging around in the studio but I will save them for later.

I promise to be back very soon with my picks of the month for May as well as May's interesting facts. I have also decided to add a Poll to my blog. My first question is one that I have been so curious as to other mom's thoughts on for a long time- so be sure to check it out. Well I am off to bed to dream of all the handmade goodness that my eyes will behold tomorrow! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Take Care!