a happy decision

I know, I know. I've been away from here for forever. Christmas, ya know? But now I need help. I have a mondo decision and don't know what to choose! Remember when I talked about my love of treehouse28? My wondrous Mom saw the post and purchased the wide leg pants for me for Christmas. Best. thing. ever. I wore them for 2 or 3 days straight before I decided I probably couldn't get away with it anymore. They're wondrous though. {I knew they would be!}

So now for the help. I generally can't justify spending much on non-basics like awesome clothing. But I can totally justify spending Christmas money on it! So I've decided to get the wrap top. I have a zillion "favorited" but keep coming back to this one. Alix has even said she'd make the thumbhole sleeves with it for me! {So the shirt above from the left and the sleeves from the right.} I'm way excited. {In case you couldn't tell.} Now I just have to pick a color. I'm down to 3. New rust, plum, or teal. Help!

Any opinions? I'm itching to order! {Then I just have to find some way to measure myself around work... }

Pottery Love

I was off work early yesterday and was hanging out with Ki. The doorbell rang and I was like, "Who the heck is that??" It was the UPS dude. With 4 boxes for me.

I was racking my brain trying to firgure out what I had ordered. And that much, too. I hadn't spent enough money to be getting 4 boxes... Maybe someone just loved me? Or it was birthday presents for one of my guys {both the end of this week}? I opened one of the boxes and Ki was entertained for the rest of the evening.

I'll post some funniness on our blog tomorrow. :) He's a nut. Anyhoo, I peeked in and was oh so excited! My pottery from Jeanette! Remember way back when Mike decided to make her web site in return for bunches of pottery as my birthday present? He finished the site a few weeks ago. It's cool. And I didn't mind my effortless {unless you could dish/color/# decisions} part of the job one bit! This pottery was SO amazingly packed! Very very well padded and peanutted.

I'm still missing 4 green plates because there was an issue with the green glaze. But I'm in love. 12 salad plates, 12 mugs, 12 itty bowls {all had 4 green, 4 teal, and 4 white}, 1 serving bowl, 1 special plate.

There's a smattering of stars. Some none, some 3...anywhere in between. And swirls.

Mike loves the bowls. The rim curves in a bit, so when you're trying to scoop something up the side, the rim kinda pushes it back onto the spoon, instead of plopping it on your lap. Genius.

Oh! I saw one of her serving bowls over at Vegan Dish and loved it. Except it said Vegan, which we aren't. She was so lovely and put our last name on this serving bowl instead! Love love love.



Then I still got one more thing, so I asked if she could do a "you are special" plate. {You know, to use on special days. To say "happy birthday" or "nice job sharing!" or "just because I love you"...} She totally whipped one up and I adore it too! I got a different color so it'd stand out from the crowd. Now don't you want to rush over and buy one??

Needless to say, everything will be eaten in/on tiny bowls and plates for quite some time. Love, people. They're gorgeous. And I'll let you use them if you visit sometime. I'm a good sharer. I could not be more impressed with Jeanette. She is awesome. If you're in the marked for pottery, check out her wares. Serious.

for Mandi

So I've been getting an earful for not updating lately... Here ya go dear! (Did you like my first link, Mandi? I thought it was funny!) I don't really feel like I have too much to say.

I was up late finishing up a couple orders. I'm completely caught up and love that feeling! I printed a Maker t, 2 Grandma t's, and 2 Grandpa t's. They all came out perfectly! I'm so excited for the gma/gpa shirts. They're for a dear friend (who shall remain linkless) who is announcing her little baby news with them. :) Love it.

I'm anxiously awaiting my new shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (yes, I caved!). OH! I won a lovely purse yesterday! I didn't even enter on purpose. I signed up for the mailing list at Running with Heels a month or two ago. They were having a giveaway for Born shoes and my hubby has uber foot pain, so I thought it'd be cool if I won for him. I didn't win, but stayed on her list cuz that's how she picks winners. Yesterday I got an email saying I'd won a purse. Not just any purse...a lavender and orange leather clutch.

Gorgeous! I'm not so sure where I'll use it. I'm not a huge fashion lady. Well, not expensive fashion! I think she's pretty. I should totally name her. There's something to ponder...

Anyhoo, I'm off to find some lunch. Does Ramen ever sound super good to you? I'm having a noodle bowl and am ever so excited about it! (I'll say it first. I'm a nerd. Big time.)

Baby...be Blessed

I'm so very excited to get these guys in the mail any day now! They're my favorite. Tina used a couple of my dad's old shirts we found in my mom's basement recently. It's so special because my dad passed away when I was 5 and my brother was 8. So the top little man is for my Ki and the monkey is for my nephew, Eli. They're SO perfect. Tina is wonderful.