What I {Am Into} Today

Good thing: Baby drinking out of a big girl cup

Better thing: Baby yelling at me to get her a paper towel so she could wipe up the milk she spilled.

Having snack outside is loverly. So is my new nail polish.  I bought it last night and couldn't figure out why this wacky color was appealing to me so much...

Then I remembered it's the same color as my least favorite book. I guess it was my subconscious inspiration.  Perhaps my nails will now inspire me to crack the book open? Ha! Only time will tell...

Art wise I'm exploring taking an image and creating repetitive patterns.  Here's a plate I did for work

I think my both my nieces need one

I chopped off my hair.  11 inches to be exact. It took a bit to get used to but I'm in the groove now.  I've gotten so used to it that somehow I forget that I did it.  Then I run into people that haven't seen me since I cut it and they give me crazy stares and then I'm like, why are they staring at me? And then I remember. Duh. I swear I'm a smart girl.

Before...

After...

I really like these bags.  But how does one pick a color??

Also, I've never really worn a backpack but if I did it would be one of these. But again I am stuck with the question, what color??

Post Script: Sorry for the crappy photos.  I'm kind of in the process of purchasing a camera for myself so hopefully no more shitty cell phone shots. 

What I {Want To Melt} Today

I'm afraid my life has been pretty uneventful lately.  Nothing great but nothing bad either, so I guess that's a good thing.  Right?

Still holding strong with the South Beach diet

Weight loss total = 8lbs

It's slowed down a lot since my initial start which is a little frustrating but hopefully it will pick up again soon.

I know that diet alone won't do anything so I'm going to commit myself to doing the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred at least 3 days a week.

Sigh, I did it once and thought I was going to pass out. But hopefully that will make some more of this weight "melt" away (hahaha you like how I tied that one in?). There are some pretty amazing before and after photos out there so I'm hopeful.

I also want to melt your heart with some pictures of my future pet.

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HOLY GUACAMOLE HOW CUTE ARE THESE THINGS!?

I need one.  It's decided.

Since I'm on my new diet I have been far more sensitive to anything food related.  It's probably a bad idea to have so many food blogs on my google reader. But I saw this post recently and I'm trying to figure out how to fit it into my new lifestyle.

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But I'm pretty sure that's not possible.

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Well cheese is allowed...

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And If I used whole wheat bread...

No Rachel, stop.

There is no way that a giant vat of melted cheese is ok.

But one can dream!

What I {Threw Together} Today

Here's a list of um random.

I made a birthday card.

Yes, that's a Snuggie.

No, I have no idea how to draw a soccer ball.

I sewed Mia's costume with help from this and this.

I have more to show you about this later.  We're going to wine country again this year so I'll have plenty of pics to share.

I want to read this book.

And this book.

But I still have all these books to start.

I carved my pumpkin. 

Not as classy as last year but equally fun. (holy crap look how small Mia is!)

Michelle found something called a ghost pumpkin the innards are melon colored. Tres cool.

I have an art crush on Helmut Smits.

I want to try to bake my own bread, any recipes or tips?

I really love cutting things with my new pinking shears.

One time Michelle and I cleaned the entire kitchen floor with wet wipes.

I'm going to make some friendship bracelet and/or necklace type things.  If your lucky I might make you one too...maybe.

I'm seriously craving a vanilla latte.  

And some new boots.

And scarf wearin time.

Oooh and I want a pom pom maker! 

Seriously, where's my latte?

What I {NEEEEEEED} Today

Seeing this coat made my tummy dizzy.

The Pollyanna Coat from Spotted Moth

Gasp.

I NEEEED this coat! 

Is it too much?

Could I pull off the color?

The collar is removable so that makes it practical.

I can justify this need right?

Speaking of needs...

I think each of you need to taste one of these. 

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You should totally come over and have one!

Call me. 

What I {Want To Steal} Today

I was going through some pics of items for my shop today and stumbled upon these photos.

Mia wears so many awesome colors.  

I want to wear more colors.  

And stripes.  

Yes, I'd like to steal a 10 month old's wardrobe.

Ugh the eyes.

I want those eyes.

I need to have those eyes. 

I guess I'll have to steal them.

Random, I know.  But yeah.

What I {Want} Today

OMG I want everything on this site.  Literally. Everything.  Fill my closet now please.

I also want to show you all of the things I've been felting lately but I'm feeling a bit lazy and haven't taken pictures yet.  So I'll just show you what I do have photos of.

I made Mia some shoes.

More like a slipper really.

She kicks them off as quickly as possible.  But she does that with all shoes so I'm not offended.

Stay tuned for more!