So....

My sweet, sweet husband bought me a snap press for christmas this year (I have been wanting one forever) and its now 4 months later and I have yet to use it. I feel really bad. I have just been so busy with our 2 year old (who, quite frankly has been driving me nuts lately...lol) and our 3 month old (Yes....R is 3 months tomorrow!!) So I havent really had time to use it. My other problem is .... ummm... I have NO idea how to use it. lol. I didnt come with instructions that I know of so I guess its up to me to seak out how to use that monster. If anyone has any suggestions or sites I could go to - to see how to use one. It would be appriciated. :) In other news....there really isnt any. ha. I just have the sewing bug hitting me a little hard right now and I wish I had the time. My mind is constantly racing with different projects I want to try, but the time just isnt there. *sigh. I do have a project to work of for a friend in a few weeks that I'll have to make time for. I'm sure it will be fine. lol. I'm really excited about it. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. More updates to come.

Fresh...

Oh the joys of spring time cooking. Enjoy!

Gettin' back into the swing of things...

Its been a long time since i've posted and a lot has happened since my last post. (i.e: having a baby!!) Everything is going great and the new season has inspired me to start blogging again!! Keep checking back b/c there WILL be pictures and new posts to come! Enjoy : )

Still Waiting...

The last few days......

December Nature In Pictures...

A quick lunch...

Being pregnant and NOT wanting to wait long for food...lol. I came up with a quick fix for todays' lunch. Basically its "Flat Bread Pizza". Its really yummy, super quick, and pretty healthy as well. Here is what I used: (makes 2 pizzas)
*2 Store bought Naan (Indian flatbread)
*4 Tablespoons of sundried tomato pesto (divided)
*1 cup of organic spinach (divided)
*1 cup of shredded mozzarella (divided)
*drizzle of olive oil
*I popped it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 7 minutes and then turned on the broiler for about 3 minutes, just to get the top nice and brown.
*Enjoy!!
This was super yummy and its also turned out to be a great quick lunch for my 2 year old as well!!

For God Loved The World So Much...

Check out my mama!!...

I'm here to do a little bit of promoting for my mother. I really wanted to show everyone the beautiful work she does ALL BY HAND!! No sewing machine used here. She has been making native american inspired artwork for about 20 years now. She is a mostly self taught artist and is very good at what she does. She hand cuts, and laces all of her bags. She only uses the very best materials in all cases (beads, stones, leather, etc...) She has been selling her art on Ebay for a few years now ( www.myworld.ebay.com/ncbeadsnbags/ )and just expended to selling her art on Etsy. ( http://www.ncbeadsnbags.etsy.com/ ) She also does a lot of custom work. She makes bags in all shapes and sizes and always welcomes a challange. If you want something, she can make it!! She has had her work shipped all over the world to very grateful buyers. Her feedback is GREAT!! She also does custom burn work on her leather. She does everything from very traditional work to renaissance inspired to children inspired. My mother is a wonderful SAHM/WAHM who is just trying to get her work out there and I wanted to help. (She also has a wonderful line of christmas bags available now). Here below are just a few examples of her work. Thanks for checking my mama out!!

(**she also makes earrings, hand loomed hat bands, and rosaries)
(**she ships internationally on her ebay site)

A couple of new things to show.

This past week I did some searching on Etsy (of course) for a really nice birthday present to give to my husband. I new he wanted a new mug. I came across this really awesome handthrown mug with a couple of neat dancing bears of the front and a nice big piece of real cork to top it off. It's so lovely and is very well made. I thought this would be the perfect mug to get him. He loved it!! Also, The whole family (well, almost) has gotten some Baltic Amber pieces recently. They are so beautiful!! The picture below is the one bought for my son. The color scheme for this anklet is Honey and Molasass. (Yes, the amber was yet another Etsy purchase)**smile.

My latest projects. (Pictures)...

This is the season for wool. I LOVE wool!! Here are my latest wool projects: A pair of wool longies for Liam and a new wool hat for Rowan (when he comes). As always I used an old wool sweater found at my local thrift store and then after they are made they get a nice wash in some lanolin and Eucalan wool wash!! There is just nothing like wool!!