New Desk. New Projects.

Just the other day I got a new sewing desk. The previous desk I've retired because it was very hard to sew at. I love this new desk and now that I have a more comfortable sewing situation, I should be sewing a whole lot more resulting in a bunch of little project posts on here. So, I know you are all dying to see this fantastic desk I found. Here it is:

Isn't it beautiful?

                                            

 

I snatched it up for under $100. I'm pretty sure it's an antique.

I've also been busy working on little projects, but I've just been lazy about getting around to taking pictures. However, today inspiration came to me, and I dug out the camera. I've sewn a lot of little onesies. I happen to think they are adorable. 

This is the front and back. I though a little butterfly on the back added a nice touch.

The boy onesies. I personally find it more fun to make cute little girl onesies, but I couldn't leave the boys out, now could I?

Heartsies 

Cupcake Cuteness

I have more sewing projects to come, so be very excited. I hope to find much more time to post, but no promises. Working, taking fashion classes, and sewing seem to take up much of my time. 

Here's To You, Dad

First off I must say, "Happy Father's Day, DAD!" This is a little shout out to my wonderful father. I'm so thankful for the wonderful dad I have and I am such a blessed girl to have someone who loves and cares for me so much. I love you Dad. Thanks for everything.

Aside from Father's Day...life has been great. I've been busy working. I have also been busy sewing. I have some new things to show off on here, I just need to take pictures. Hopefully, that will happen very soon. Stay tuned. 

Sunflowers= favorite things

I was quite pleasantly surprised a couple days ago to find a vase of beautiful sunflowers in my room from my parents. Sunflowers are such gorgeous, bright, happy flowers and can make any day brighter and draw a smile from even the grumpiest individual. I'm not saying I'm often grumpy but if I was they would make me very cheerful. Anyway, all that to say, is that here are some sunflowers to brighten your day:

Doesn't that just make you smile?

Aren't they just so intricately beautiful?

Doesn't this just make your day happier?

JJ Heller

Last night I went to a JJ Heller concert. It was really good. I was so excited when I saw that she was going to be in Manhattan. My mom and I drove 2 hours to go see her. It was really great and at a neat venue. Here are some pictures from the concert:

Mom and I at the concert!

Recollecting

I just saw this picture the other day and was reminded of how many wonderful times I've had with my family and how much I miss them.

This was taken when my sister came to visit in March. We were playing cards and Nora joined in. She is just the most precious little girl and I hate not being right with her as she grows up. She just keeps getting cuter and cuter. 

I also really miss my adorable nephews Xan and Caspian. It's been over a year since I've seen them. However, this July I'm going to be able to finally hang out with them. I'm counting down the days. It'll be my very first time meeting little Caspian. I can't wait. I also miss my Grandma, who is also in this picture. She is just one of the most wonderful people in all the world. 

And I can't leave out my sweet little buddy Aidan....

Dreams

Dreams

Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams 

For when dreams go

Life is a barren field 

Frozen with snow.

~ Langston Hughes

Style Happy

I've been busy doing a bit of a make-over on my room, and couldn't wait to share. Since I'm going to be going to fashion school, I decided it was time to move my sewing machine up from our dungeon basement to my bright cheerful room, where it might be possible for me to get inspiration. However, in order to do that I had to down-size in the bed department. So, I got a twin bed which lead to getting a new comforter, of course, and I changed things around in my room. Ready for some pictures?

The Daisies on the wall were only $2 at a garage sale!

A portion of my wall in my room is taken up by a door to the bathroom. It's just an completely unnecessary extra door. So, in order to utilize that perfectly good space, I found this giant daisy picture and put it on top of my dresser so you cant really tell that there is a door there. My mother helped with the cleverness of that idea. I also found this plate at a garage sale with a painting done by Norman Rockwell. I must have been sitting in a train station somewhere when he just happened to be painting, that or it's my long lost twin. 

This is my new sewing space. I'm super excited to use it! It's so much better than a terribly lonely and dark basement.

This is my super duper cute sewing box my mom got me for Christmas. The butterfly box I bought at Target for just $3. I'm currently using it for all my patterns, and let's just say that it's filled.

Ta-Dah! Why Hello there, Sewing Machine! So good to see you!