if i had a date for valentine's day

still crossing my fingers that one of my dear close male friends asks me to be his date this valentine's day. only three days away, soo not likely.. but wishful thinking, if i DID have a date, i would wear this lovely outfit. <3

*drools* i just discovered the addictive virtual shopping outfit making goodness that is Polyvore.com. this is going to be another painful obsession. look out.

pretty little thing

isnt this just lovely?

dress from persephone vintage on etsy

i'm like a crafting machine!

last night i stayed up until 5am beading. i made three bracelets, a necklace, and a pair of earrings. it took so long because i kept changing my mind and taking things apart. i feel like it's my job as an artist to only sell things that i think are great. not just ok. so if i dont love it, i start over.

one of the things i made last night was this mood bracelet. the beads change color like a mood ring. and i used faux suede cord (i prefer to be animal friendly when i can) and a silver feather charm. I'm going to keep this one for my self, but i intend to make more for the shop.

this morning i made these little flowers out of scraps of fabric. this is my first attempt at this, and i cant wait to make more! i also made a little headband out of the white muslin.

again, this one is mine, but i plan on listing some of these soon. as soon as the sun comes out again so i can take some good photos.

my cat and i goofed off in front of the tripod a little before i made a craft run to the Hob Lob.

my new gray dress came from melissa of oh my darling for the color me happy project. to see what i got her, click here!

to let you in on a little secret, there's gunna be a whole lot of giveaways coming up! as well as one here on my own blog, a few others will be giving away my items also. a necklace, a lavender eye mask, and a shop credit will be given out on others' blogs. mine will remain a mystery for now. ;) i'll keep you posted!

new and beautiful things

i just love getting new things! yesterday after work i got my package from the color me happy project. i was paired with melissa of oh my darling. i was so excited to dig into the package and see all my fun gifts, that i totally forgot to let the let the dog out. *oops* anyway, grey is my favorite color, so let me share with you all the pretty grey things that melissa sent.

this beautiful light grey chiffon flower clip/ brooch. its so sweet and delicate. <3 and these light grey beads that i think are handmade. cant wait to make something beautiful with them.

this gorgeous mix of beads from the Beadery  Beadazzled. they're so pretty. i absolutely love how they look together. they make me think "a night out on the town."

and this adorable grey dress! so cute and perfect for summer. i can't wait to wear it! i love how the belt cord has little silver beads at the end. sweet little details. <3 

even the wrapping paper was beautiful and grey. with cute little bunnies!! *sqeals*

THANK YOU, MELISSA! :)

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yesterday before work, i went to meijer and got a bike basket. i live just around the corner from where i work, so when the weather is nice, i ride my bike. i needed a place to put my purse while i ride because it falls off my shoulder sometimes and really freaks me out. and this basket comes on and off so i can carry it around too. pretty cute, right?

im looking forward to getting my macbook back from the shop this weekend!! everyone have a good friday!