Sleeping Giant

We are in Connecticut! It has been a long few months, with Mark living here and the kids and I staying back to sell the house. We did it. In 16 days we had our offer, and after some negotiating, we finalized the offer and we closed last week. It was a tough week for our family, leaving everything we knew. Girl Scouts, Karate, classmates, the creature comforts. My friends. I had a wonderful week laughing and crying with my best friends- but I know we will not lose each other just because of a move. There's Facebook. ;)

We're staying temporarily in the apartment that Mark has lived in since August. Our house will be ready to move into on December 1. For the kids, this is like a luxury hotel. For me, yes, a luxury hotel, but with five people and no personal space. So we've been heading to the playground A LOT. Sanity.

It's a beautiful area. We drive by this monster daily: it is Mount Carmel, but it is called The Sleeping Giant- you can see why. Adam wants this big guy to wake up and start walking around like The Thing. The mountain range is supposed to look like a giant sleeping on his back. We're planning to climb the "chin" in the Spring, where there is a tower.


So we're still in transition. We'll be in our house for Christmas, but I'd like to spend that time getting acquainted with the area and making sure my kids have a good transition to their new school. I'll open just after Christmas, or before January 1.

Thanks to my regular customers who have been stopping by Etsy to buy some ready- to-ship items. It's been nice to see you!

Moving along...

Our autumn is getting more exciting, and the pace is picking up for our move. We are packing the house up for a November closing, just before Adam's birthday, and just before Thanksgiving. We're looking forward to moving into the next house and a new school for the kids on December 1.

I've decided to keep the website closed during the move, and until after the holidays. It has been a nice break, but I love making bows and will be back into the fury and fun once we're all settled in. I'll still have a few things listed on Etsy, because I have a limited supply of ribbon and clips in a tiny little box that I'm keeping off of the moving truck. I have to feed that obsession, of course!

Fall Clips!

I've listed several new clips for fall on Etsy. These are made with super-soft, luxurious wool-blend felt. So sweet!

Another summer is winding down...

It's almost back-to-school time here! Next Wednesday I'll have a first-grader and two fourth-graders. How time flies.

I am extending my bowmaking hiatus until mid-September, at least. We have some big changes coming in our lives starting next week that will have things a little mixed up in our household for some months. I want to be sure to have all of my current chaos in order before I reopen.

I'll still be listing ready to ship items on Etsy from time to time, though. I've had requests for Halloween and Christmas bows so I'll post on Facebook when I have something to offer. Be sure to become a fan over there to get the latest news.

Enjoy the beginnings of fall...the season is definitely a changing one for my family for sure- all good things.

Pinwheels...

I love pinwheels in the summer- I remember getting the foil ones when I was young. I made fabric pinwheels last year, and decided to try them with wool felt- they came out so pretty! They are listed in a rainbow of colors on Etsy.

My favorite? It's almost a toss-up between the red/pink and the lime green. But the green wins!

Heat Wave

The news reports that this day has been the hottest in eight years! I'm not sure what the recorded temp will be for our town, but it was in the high 90's with a heat index of 105 degrees...completely UNCOMFORTABLE! We stayed inside and relaxed all day, needless to say.

These basic clips are perfect for hot days, and they are great for any age. I tuck some into the back of my own hair sometimes when I wear it up- it holds up the loose ends. They are very cute for infants on up.

Early Bird

I was up with the birds this morning. 5:00 is a wee bit early for me. I really do love the sound of birds chirping back and forth, but not that early in the morning. So with a cup of coffee in hand and a very quiet house (no complaints there!) I decided to make something new. Here is what came about. I love this...love, love, love it. Brown and turquoise always look so pretty together, and with a touch of cream it will be so pretty in the fall. I've put it on Etsy, and will customize it to be attached to the brown stretchy headband, or a regular brown headband, or even a french barrette.