porch pillow

I finally finished a big-ish sewing project recently -- well not really THAT big. I've just been procrastinating because the weather has been so unbelievably amazing here that all I wanted to do was sit on my back deck and veg. But alas I got my project done and will share pics later!

This morning I was able to pop out a punchy pillow for the front porch. I still have to do another one for the other chair, but I love this fabric so much that I wanted to share. I got it at Ikea for $4.99! Insanity. (I just realized the pillow looks like it has a little person on it :)).

We've been doing a lot of work on the front and back yards so I should have some befores and afters for you soon!

Have a great Thursday!

What I've been up to lately

Howdy!

I'm going to be honest -- I haven't felt much like blogging over here lately. I have my reasons -- one of them is pretty exciting the other is kind of boring.

I'll start with the Boring One: I've been busy at work. It's starting to kind of slow down a bit again but I've been traveling which makes me tired.

And for the Pretty Exciting reason and one that also has been making me tired -- I'm pregnant! That's right, I've got an extra being hanging out with me for the next six or so months (and then life).

Should be interesting, so I decided to start a mommy blog -- because why not? I'll just put stuff there that I like, buy or make for this little peanut. If you're interested you can find it here. If not, that's cool too. I know mommy blogs aren't for everyone.

Have a great Monday y'all!
-lealou

Just totin'

I'm back from the market and it was fun.

Kind of a plain way to start a post but I'm at a bit of a loss for words for some reason tonight. I think it's because all I can think about is the lasagna rolls I made for dinner. There's plenty leftover for my lunch tomorrow and I want to eat it now.


Ok back to the market. FOCUS. Bloomin' Earth took place in Kitchener, Ontario -- which is, as I mentioned in the last post is about an hour west of Toronto. That is of course depending on what time you leave during the day :)


Mark came with me which I always think is cute. He just hangs out with me at my table and he even helped make a sale... I think I'll keep him. Now, this was a real market. There were LOADS of veggies and fruits in one corner, while the street and a little piazza type area were closed off to more than 60 crafty vendors. My table was beside a lovely woman originally from El Salvador who makes jewelry; on the other side were crafters who made girls' skirts, dresses, reusable zip locks snack pack bags and burp cloths that say "Spit Happens." So cute.


It was nice getting out of the house and chatting with other people who sew. The women I met do this for their living while they stay at home with their kids which I just think is amazing.

I do have some things leftover (mmm leftover lasagna rolls), so I took a boat-load of photos this week and uploaded them up into my shop. Feel free to have a look-see.

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On another subject: What are you up to this weekend? I'm not afraid to tell you that it's my birthday on Saturday. I don't make as much of a big deal about it as I used to. I think it's because I'm starting to forget how old I am. For example, a few weeks ago someone asked me how old I was and I started with "Twenty..." and my husband looked at me like I was crazy. No I'm not in my twenties. Oooop. I'll be 33 in case you're wondering. My grandmother was kind enough to remind me with a little "33" sticker on the back of her card. Thanks Ma.

So this weekend I'll be having a couple dinners with friends and family. One thing I did request for my birthday dinner is to have a pizza party. So there will be a whole lot of homemade pizzas consumed this weekend. This is my heaven.

Take care and have a great weekend. Have a slice or two for me.