Sneak Peek- Whats going on at my desk...

Here's a top secret look at what I've been working on tonight. My printer is out of ink, so that means hand made fliers for my upcoming holiday sale! A handful of select artisans are getting together on Sunday December 13th at 4621 Beard Ave S from 12-5 for some good old fashioned fun. We'll have handmade gifts including jewelry, kitchen "pretties", organic cotton silk screened t-shirts, pottery and more. I'm pretty sure it's going to be THE place to be come next Sunday.

We might even have snacks.

Craft Night...

this night's task was homemade stockings!

Thanksgiving Is...

Thanksgiving is finding every chair/bench/stool in the house, pushing tables together and having all your favorite people in the same room together sharing stories, wine and food. Then, doing it again and again all weekend, so that you can eat with all of your "families" related or not. Who could ask for a better holiday?

Scent Obsession

Last week I walked to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for some inspiration. I go there from time to time to visit a couple of my favorite paintings. (perhaps more about that some other time) my POINT today is what I found at the gift shop. As you may have guessed, it is the candle pictured above. When you smell this candle, you'll think you were transported to the middle of a forest of Cedar and Fir trees. I can't stop thinking about this candle. I want one, and I want it now!

I thought I could live without it, I even shopped around for a less expensive alternative. But, at the end of the day, nobody has a candle that smells like this one. The thing that makes this candle extra special, is that it's made right here in Minnesota! Check it out! www.illumecandles.com

photo from illumecandles.com

projects

These are some bags I made real quick the other day for my boyfriend sean, who has been collecting seeds to plant next spring.

I also got a new desk (thanks to whomever left it for me by the dumpster in the alley!) AND made cushions for the bench seat in the entry way. (formerly a place where we piled junk) Hooray for fall "nesting" mood!

What have I been up to???

Lets get these blogs back on their feet! Working full time (two half-time jobs) has got me re-prioritizing my time.

Here are some things I've been up to, that I should update on my blog:
1. starting a garden with Sean from SEED!
2. cleaning out my sunroom, a new way of life... decreasing clutter!
3. a makover for my sister, Anna's room
4. new pots of flowers, from the farmer's market
5. I just made my first ever PIES!
6. My new jobs!
7. new bike!
8. sculptures made in a workshop
9. wedding flowers!!

Ok.. so just a few things but I'd better get a move on!

Taking On Sewing

This christmas, Sean gave me a dress form, so that I could explore the idea of making clothes for myself. Well, here's a peek at my first attempt!