Inspiration Comes Easy

Feeling Nostalgic

2010-11-10T12:50:00.003-06:00

Mainly because I haven't posted in almost a year. Lazy, I know, but what are you going to do? Here are the kids! I know you want to see them, you didn't miss me!! :P

(snuck one in of my hubby!)

Happy New Year!

2010-01-05T11:27:00.003-06:00

Hello everyone! Just stopping by to say hello and I hope that everyone had a great holiday. Hugs!!

Oh, who am I kidding?

2009-10-17T07:37:00.002-06:00

I truly don't have time to blog right now. There is so much going on and I just don't spend that much time on the computer anymore. Sure, I have some friends I chat with on Facebook, but I no longer feel the need to blog about all my doings. I guess I'm just going to call it a day for now. Maybe I'll come back, but I don't know.

Thanks for all the love and support and friendship I've garnered from this endeavor. I wish you luck and love in all you do.

Hugs N Luv,

~Pinky

Closed, for now

2009-08-11T05:48:00.000-06:00

I closed my Etsy shop for the time being, but don't worry, I have some new things coming back real soon. I will tell you, there won't be jewelry for a little while. I just don't have the time to invest, so I'm putting some other items in that I do have time for. Hope you all like it.

The big Grand Opening for my physical store will be this Friday, so don't expect too much this week. Oh, let's face it, I barely have time to blog at all anymore! I'll try to do better. HUGS and LOVE and I will chat with you all soon!!!

Kiddos!

2009-07-14T12:15:00.004-06:00

Such a silly pair, these two! I wish I had more time to write, but I have been so busy. We moved the store so that has taken up a good chunk of my time. I've had lots of other stuff going on and I will write more when I can! LOVES!!

Would you like to know what I've been doing?

2009-05-17T22:45:00.006-06:00

For one thing, we are moving the store to a new location. It's scary, it's big and it's going to be COMPLETELY AWESOME!! I'm really excited but there is a lot of work that has gone into this and there is still more to come. I went on a buying trip this weekend and bought more frames than I intended but I think it will work out.

Miss Pinks gets out of school this week. I cannot believe she is already done with the second grade. Where does all this time go? Before I know it, she'll be dating and driving and going to college. OH, I better just stop. She is just so amazing and I am so proud of her, every day. You know, she only missed two days of school this year and that was just because I was having her baby brother! She likes school and we are going to miss her teachers! MAN, did we get lucky with some fabulous teachers.

In other news, I joined Weight Watchers in January. Having Mr. Man really did a number on me and I've needed to lose weight, but I put it off for one dumb reason or another. I didn't have much of a choice though, my blood pressure was high, my joints hurt all the time and I needed to lose the weight to be healthy, not thin. So far, I have lost 26 pounds!! WOO! I am very proud of myself. Here is what I look like less the 26 pounds:

It's actually been pretty easy to do. I also got new glasses and I must admit that they make me feel very sexy! I just had my birthday so now I'm 33 and I'm working on being more fit for me and my family.

That's really about it. I've been super busy with the store change over, but it's going to be good. More space, more stuff and just plain "more" of everything. I even get to have an office at the new store! Impressive, huh?

Well, I am up way past my bedtime and Mr. Man will be waking me up at 6:00, so I should go. I hope everyone is doing well. I miss blogging and I miss getting to find out what is going on in the world. Maybe one day my life will slow down enough for me to do more on the internets.

My love to you all!
~Pinky!

Baby Face!

2009-05-14T09:31:00.001-06:00

I know it's been forever since I posted but I am SO busy! I figured if I posted pictures of the cute baby, all would be forgiven. Right?

It's been a month? What? NO! you've got to be kidding me!

2009-04-07T20:15:00.004-06:00

Well, I guess it really has. I've just been so swamped with work and family that I barely spend any time on the computer. Even now, I've got to go get Miss Pinks in the bed. I'm posting a pic for you guys since, believe it or not, Mr. Man is already 6 months old! Holy Crapola! He's getting so big and is doing more and more every day. Amazing little bugger. Well, he's not really little. He wears 18 months and up, but it isn't all pudge! He's LOOOONG! Big baby! LOVE HIM TO PIECES!!

Here is one of his Sissy feeding him imaginary food:

It was really sweet! He loves her so much.

I've got lots going on and a sleepy little girl that just fussed at me for not tucking her in, so I better go. I hope all is well out in the world. Hugs, love and all that jazz...

~Pinky

My Esty Shop

2009-03-06T10:20:00.001-06:00

I neglect it all the time. I'm thinking I may close it and sell off all my beads. With the business, 2 kids and a house to run, I don't have time to think straight. I'll let you guys know if I have a big blowout sale and reduce everything.

Other than that, I'm busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest. Yeah, I wrote that, no, I don't really feel that bad about it.

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY! Hope you all have a great one!

OH! What pretty kids I have!

2009-02-26T11:58:00.002-06:00

(don't you just want to eat those cheeks!)

(she's growing up so fast!)

My beautiful darlings!

THIS IS WHERE MY TIME GOES!!

2009-02-22T13:32:00.001-06:00

but it's so worth it.

Sassy New Do!

2009-02-14T09:38:00.002-06:00

Guys, she is growing up so fast!! I bet in a few years (like maybe only 2!) she's going to be as tall as me or taller. She decided to cut all her hair off the other day and I think it looks fantastic. Most of all, she loved it and the reaction she got from all her friends. What a lucky woman I am to have such gorgeous children! And she's thoughtful, kind and smart! There is a brand new girl in her class, so when we did the Valentine's Day cards, she gave one of the big ones to her best friend, and one to the new girl so that she could have something extra special since she's new. How sweet is that? Man, I just love her to pieces!!

Things have been busy, busy, busy here! But, I am going to try to post more often and actually check in on my blog buddies, too. Oh, I joined Weight Watchers at the end of January and I am just shy of losing 10 pounds! I've lost 11 inches off my waist and hips so far! WOO! Look out world, healthy Pinky coming through!

Alright, I've got to get to work. Hope you all have a Happy Valentine's Day!! Hugs n Luv!!

You see that paci?

2009-02-09T00:27:00.006-06:00

Well I think it's SUPER funny. I may eat, I may not. But you can admire my cuteness while I decide. I also like to play in my jumperoo so much, that I pass out from exhaustion. No, I haven't been drinking, it only looks that way....

When I'm not trying to take over the world by being the sweetest baby boy evah, I'm totally loving my sister. She rocks!! Look, here we went to this crazy building because she won 2 awards for her art! Cool, huh? Both of them will go on to compete at the State Competition.

My mom is really proud of her! She was also in the local paper for the parade her class put on celebrating the Chinese New Year. Being 4 months old (already!) is tough, but it's not so bad when you have a super sister, a snuggly momma and a dad that lets me drool on him and he still love me anyway.

Whoa, it's been a long day.....

2009-01-28T18:16:00.002-06:00

But these two make it worth it.

wazzzzzup!

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2009-01-07T11:54:00.001-06:00

Goodbye 2008

2008-12-31T15:14:00.002-06:00

So here it is, the end of another year. I once again find myself sitting here wondering "where did it all go?" But I know the answer to that. I was pregnant for most of it, then the rest has been filled with baby-ness.

I was folding Mr. Man's laundry yesterday and I was thinking about how often I fold up his and Miss Pinks, I make sure it gets put up and that the house is mostly clean. I do what I can but it could be mopped more often. I try to make sure that Miss Pinks has her favorite juice and afternoon snacks and that Hubs has all his favorite foods, too. I make sure there are clean towels and that we never run out of hand soap/ toothpaste/ body wash/ shampoo.

I know that I don't always come out on top and that sometimes I'm a real pill to deal with, but I try. I try to take care of my family everyday. I make sure they all get hugs and kisses and comfort. I try to lend an ear for Hubs anytime he needs me to. I help with homework and I make sure baths are just right, not too hot.

I don't usually make resolutions but I think this year I'm going to try to treat myself a little better too. I put me last and I have got to quit doing that. Yes, I am a mom, wife, employer, friend, sister, daughter. But, I am ME above all else and I think it's time I remember that.

My 2008 was filled with so many wonderful and amazing things, I don't think I have to wherewithal to write it all down. So, I'll just say that it was grand. I have a new son, I have a spectacular daughter, I have a loving husband and a thriving business. May 2009 be blessed, too.

Cheers! and Happy New Year!!

I remember when I used to sleep this good...

2008-12-18T14:35:00.001-06:00

Possibilities

2008-12-06T18:38:00.004-06:00

Miss Pinks took the B/W ones.

Have a Happy Friday!

2008-12-05T10:29:00.000-06:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

2008-11-27T09:09:00.000-06:00

2008-11-21T08:19:00.000-06:00

I haven't forgotten about everyone!

2008-11-10T08:09:00.002-06:00

Life is just waaaaaay more busy than I thought it would be. Coming up on the Christmas season at work, balancing 2 kids, trying not to go crazy and all the time, being happy for a five minute shower whenever I can snag it. It's crazy, but amazing.

Miss Pinks as "Fancy Nancy" for Halloween at school. She went as a vampire that night, but my camera was being contrary and I don't have shots of that yet. Had to take it with a real camera! One that has film in it! The horror!!!

Mr. Man being snuggly while I work. He's hiding in there somewhere!

That's it, not much else is going on. I'm looking for a "new to me" car and some more staff for the holidays. One search is going better than the other! HA! Hope all is well and I'll try to get by blogs soon. HUGS and LOVE!!!

~Pinky!

One Month Birthday!

2008-10-30T07:11:00.002-06:00

Happy One Month Day my handsome son!

thanks, Karen

2008-10-28T11:41:00.001-06:00

Your blog music keeps my son very happy. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

My Kids

2008-10-20T09:36:00.001-06:00

Man, that still sounds strange... but aren't they awesome?!!

sigh....

2008-10-17T06:32:00.002-06:00

Do you know how hard it is to do accouting with a 2 1/2 week old screaming in the background because he REFUSES to take a pacifier? If you don't know, it's pretty hard.

I like to make a grumpy face

2008-10-11T10:07:00.002-06:00

But I'm still really cute.

Welcome to the world. Mr. Man

2008-10-05T21:57:00.003-06:00

8 pounds, 10 ounces, 20.5 inches long, born September 30, 2008, 3:34 p.m.
All kinds of awesome.

I've been Crafty!!

2008-09-29T09:49:00.005-06:00

First up is something I made for me. I don't do a whole lot of that, so you should be impressed. Last week, Karen over at Misses Kwitty had this FABULOUS tip about using stick glue when trying to get something to stay in place that pins just wouldn't work right on. Well she was right!! I woke up early yesterday and made this for me:

Isn't it cute?? I've been just cramming my hooks into yarn balls that were not in use, but that's not always a good thing. Karen's tip worked wonders as it made it easier to tack the ribbons and set the material. Thank you so much!!

Next up is a hat and scarf set that I put together for Miss Pinks. I am SO in love with this set!! The color is really a pretty purple, but it looks blue in the photo. (also, I'm washing sheets, so not one word about the naked bed!)

The pattern for the hat was plain, but with the curly scarf, I wanted to add a little flair, so I added a ruffle to the trim.

She loved it!! Hubs even thought it turned out well and it didn't take me that long to do, so this may be a set you see again before this winter is out.

Well, this may be my last post for a little while. They are going to induce labor tomorrow morning so I'll be at home snuggling with my new son. I'll try to post photos of him and at least give an update, but you know how that labor thing goes! Please, say a prayer or wish me luck. I'll see you guys when I'm Momma X 2!!!

Much Love,
Pinky!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

2008-09-26T05:43:00.004-06:00

Today is Miss Pinks 8th Birthday!! WOW!! It's hard to believe she's already 8 years old!! We couldn't plan a traditional birthday party for her this year because we figured THAT would be the day I went into labor, but I am surprising her at school with a party in her class!! She has NO idea! I'm really excited about it. This way she can still party with all her friends. Plus, today is picture day at school, her Book Club where she gets to do book reports AND it's Pizza Day! Talk about a great birthday day at school.

I gave her the bunny this morning! Here is the bunny:

Getting ready for school:

FREEZING! (it was 54 degrees here this morning! That's chilly for the South!)

Bunny Snuggling!!

We have some presents for her for this evening, my mother in law picked up a cake and we will probably go out to eat for dinner. We've got a huge party weekend planned for her as soon as I have the baby but I know today is going to be so much fun! I can't wait to surprise her at school!

I am constantly amazed by how blessed I am with my daughter. She is a joy and a light not just to me, but to so many others around her. I am thankful for her every second of every day. Did you know that she wanted one of her presents to be made by me? I told her she would be getting one gift before school and she asked, "did you make it??" Not many kids would do that in today's society. I felt very honored and very proud. I love you so much my darling princess. Have a most special 8th birthday.

All My Love,
Momma

One week

2008-09-22T08:24:00.002-06:00

That's it. I am due this weekend and I think I may go past that date just like I did with Miss Pinks. I wouldn't mind except that I'm huge and it kinda hurts to move around. I really thought we were doing this last week. I had 5 hours of solid contractions, starting at 7 minutes apart, then 5 minutes apart, then 3 1/2 minutes apart. Hubs put his hand on my stomach, got big eyed and said, "Are you doing that?" I told him yeah, but not on purpose. He didn't think I was very funny. We took Miss Pinks to the Aunts house and headed to the hospital...where the contractions almost completely stopped. Yeah, nice. I told Hubs I was tired and just wanted to go home, so we did. I had contractions all night, all the next day. I talked to my Doc and she said that until they got back into a regular rhythm, there was no point coming in. I had contractions off and on all weekend long. My tummy really started to get sore by Saturday.

Now I am just waiting on my son to be ready to come out. I did get several more things crocheted AND got to go to this FABULOUS yarn store. Loved it!!! I bought myself some awesome organic cotton yarn that will be a lap blanket for me this winter. OH! I got the bunny finished for Miss Pinks!! I'll take a photo but I can't put it up until after Friday, that's her birthday. It turned out SOOOOOO cute!! Hubs said she was going to scream and cry with it's cuteness. That's all a momma could want.

Well, I better scoot, I actually need to go to work for a little while. I'm working on a big project for the Pardon Johnny Cash Festival we have here in Starkville. If you want to go to a great 3 day festival in October, head this way!! There will be street drawing events, music, memorabilia and all kinds of great people to visit with. LOVES!!

~Pinky!

Alas, still no bebe

2008-09-14T17:20:00.004-06:00

Yea, he's seeing how long he can wait this out. My doctor said I could still go at any time, but he's being stubborn. I have contractions off an on through the day, some nights are really bad, but still, no bebe. I've tried eating spicy foods and only gave myself heartburn. I walked around and made my ankles swell and my blood pressure rise. I rode around in the car and that seems the safest thing to do, then gas goes up over a dollar. I still have 2 more weeks until my due date, but I thought he might want to get here sooner. Since Miss Pinks birthday is in 2 weeks, too, I would like for him to come on down! HA!

But not to worry! I've been busy as all get out! Sitting at my desk cutting patterns made my feet swell too much, so I haven't been able to sew anything. I did, however, drag out all my yarn and start playing with it again. Then my mother in law went and bought me more yarn and I've been nuts!! Having a blast making stuff. I can sit in the bed and crochet up a storm making all kinds of goodies. Here is a sampling of what I've been doing!

Don't you just love my closed-eyed model?! The first scarf is made out of a dreamy chenille and is decadent as all get out! The pink shawl is made from an acrylic that mimics wool but it can be washed and dried. VERY convenient and SO soft. The black and grey one is super cool with it's twisty, curly design. The last one is made from 2 different strands held together. One is a grey/ white mix and the other is a fluffy, pale pink. Fringe added just the right touch!

I've also got a blanket in the works as well as one arm warmer completed! I'm about to start on a funky poncho for Miss Pinks and darling little bunny that I hope I can get done by her birthday. I've made up a pattern for something else but I have to get some more yarn to make it. It's going to be more design cool than actual function. I have some craps of all these colors left that may go into a hodge podge scarf for me. Who knows! I've got this super snuggly head wrap/cowl that I've got to finish and that's about it!

I hope you all have enjoyed seeing what I've been up to since my child has decided to live in my tummy forever! Lots more to come!! I really like the curly scarf, so I think I'm going to add one of those to my Etsy shop. I'll let you know. Hugs and love from your still very pregnant friend!

~Pinky!

RED ALERT!!!

2008-09-04T11:23:00.004-06:00

I went to the doctor today, she checked me out and internets, we are on red alert! She said I was ready to go. With the contractions I've been having in my back since last night, I'd say, yeah, it's about that time. It may seem a little early, but I'm measuring for full term and if he's ready, well then he's ready!!

What's funny is that every person we called today said "NOT TODAY!" My mother in law is out of town, my step mom had minor surgery, my mom is stuck at work, my brother has super law crap going on, so yeah, all the fam is out of commission. Which is precisely the time that this bebe would decide to show up. AND, Hubs had to go back to work to finish up a project because we have the first home football game here this weekend. I'm sitting here laughing because it's just so ridiculous I can't help but giggle.

Watching Hubs put the car seat in the car: freaking hilarious! He asked why the hell he hadn't been stressing about putting that thing in before now. If you've never done it, it can be a challenge. Oh, if you also broke the door handle on the driver's side and have to roll the window down to open the door, that adds to the stress. Especially when the motor is dying in the window and it sometimes won't roll back up!! OMG! This is messed up!!!

So this may be my last post before we have the new addition. If he decides to wait longer, I'll let you know. Hugs, love and all kinds of good thoughts,

Pinky!

Taken today. Not one word about the stretch marks!!

26 days

2008-09-02T08:08:00.002-06:00

That's all I have left until my due date. Crazy, huh? I know I went MIA since my last post, but I had a really good reason. You know how I was saying that Jumbo has stretched my ligaments in my stomach? Yeah, well, if you eat something that disagrees with you, then throw it all up, it shreds your stomach. That's what happened to me. I got sick and then was unable to get out of the bed for nearly one solid week. I could go to the bathroom, but even that made me cry for the first few days.

I got better, then my husband got sick. Someone had to take care of Miss Pinks and the Contaminator, so I went back to full on mom/ wife mode and ended up hurting myself again. I didn't have much of a choice, though.

All in all, I'm ready to have the baby. He's put such a strain on my body and I'm not sure how much more I can take. A friend of mine told me to get up and get out of the house because I was going to hurt no matter where I was. Honestly, it pissed me off because I couldn't get out of the bed. Folks, never underestimate just how much you use stomach muscles. I wanted nothing more than to get up, go out, take my daughter to school, go to work, go to the grocery store, but I just couldn't. I have a high pain tolerance but there is no point in hurting myself for the next month.

I go back to the Doc on Thursday and then I start my weekly visits. We're nearing the end and I am excited and terrified all at once. Okay, I've posted, I'm getting back in the bed.

Hugs and love!
Pinky!

All kinds of stuff going on!

2008-08-21T08:24:00.006-06:00

Okay, okay, you guys have waited the week I did, so here is the update on New Baby! It is in fact, just one baby, although my girth would suggest otherwise. He is already at 6 pounds 9 ounces, which in case you didn't know, is freaking HUGE! I'm at 34 weeks at he's big enough for a 37 week old baby. Heck, Miss Pinks only weighed 7.6, so he's not far behind her already! Also, I'm sharing the new ultrasound photos!! WOOOO! He gets camera shy and hides his face a little, but you can see him smushing up his lips and his little button nose all the same.
SO AMAZINGLY COOL!

Computers amaze the crap out of me. We never had anything like this with Miss Pinks. Just too cool. He's got his foot and hand in the way on the left side. Funny thing is, he did the same thing on the earlier ultrasound. Me, have a shy baby? Puh-leeze, he just wants his privacy.

Speaking of the darling girl, here is a shot of her in her new shirt! I finished it just the other night and she wore it to school yesterday. I'm glad she was proud to wear something her momma made. I seriously altered this pattern and I wasn't all that thrilled, but she loved it and that's all that matters.

( I made it from an old twin sheet of hers!)

(getting tickled at jumping on her dad)

( REALLY tickled at how unhappy he looks to be jumped on at 7:15 in the morning! heeheehee)

I've got to throw this next dress in the wash, but I am really happy with how it turned out. I made her a dress from this pattern earlier this year but this is the modifed version. I had bought the green to make a maternity top for me only to realize that the pattern I picked up was the wrong size. Oh, well, she got to use it, so that's good.

I shortened it and added this gorgeous battenburg lace that I've had forever!

Isn't this lace pretty!! It looks really good on her and with the shortened length, it fits her a little better, too.

I've also finished my nursing cover. My cousin had one this summer and I thought is was a great idea! Thin cotton, but in a dark pattern so you can't see through it, adjustable strap and a little boning at the neckline so you can peek in at your baby while your are nursing. Loved the idea, so I go on the internets and found these great ones at 40 bucks a pop. Yeah.... I didn't want to pay that, so I made my own pattern, adjusted width and length to suit me and I even did the boning in the neckline!! I am REALLY proud of myself for that one!

I know it just looks like a polka dotted blob, but it looks right when you put it on.

Boning! I'm going to make one for a friend of mine for her upcoming baby. Oh, the best thing, it cost me less than 8 bucks to do it all!! WOOO! Talk about a deal. Way better than 40 plus shipping.

After the Dr. visit, Hubs and I did a minimal amount of shopping and I picked this up for Miss Pinks:

She nearly fainted when she saw the crazy material in the bag. She loves bright colors!! That's all that is going on. I'm toting around a giant baby in my tummy all day and sewing. I get bored sitting still all day, but sewing gives me something to do with my hands and I've gotten pretty good at it. Who knows, maybe I'll start making more than just for Miss Pinks and sell some of this stuff. I sure could use the money! New babies aren't cheap!

I hope that everyone is doing well and I will try to get by and visit everyone in the next few days. Hugs and much love!!

TUMMY UPDATE!!

2008-08-13T09:00:00.003-06:00

It hurts all the time. Serious. I think I'm growing watermelons that move, not a baby. I know we only have a week left to go back to the doctor but it's getting uncomfortable here. I've finally relented and quit working. It's just too much. I get Miss Pinks to and from school and that's about it.

Speaking of, I had been trying to figure out a way to pay for dance again this year. Let's face it, a new baby kinda screws the budget. I FINALLY got it and she tells me yesterday that she doesn't want to do it anymore. Kids, what can you do with them?

I really don't have anything going on. I've been sewing a LOT lately and I'll take some shots of the work I've done. I finished a nursing cover for me and made a new dress for Miss Pinks. It's really pretty!! I bought material to make her a few more things and I'm even thinking about putting some of it in my Etsy shop. You never know.

Alright, I'm going. Have a good one and I'll chat at you all soon. HUGS!

A Moment

2008-08-10T20:43:00.001-06:00

To reflect on the lives of both Bernie Mac and Issac Hayes. To lose two such great icons in one weekend was a little much. Peace be with you both.

First Day Back!!

2008-08-07T20:51:00.002-06:00

Doesn't she look cute!! First day was good, she was all excited to see her friends and party like a second grader should. OH! I just love her!!!

Dinner and a Giant Baby

2008-08-06T19:13:00.005-06:00

I have been missing something from my diet that I shouldn't skip on while preggo but I honestly didn't realize I had been doing it until yesterday. Vegetables!! I haven't been eating as many lately but when the craving hit, well I just had to have a bunch. This was dinner last night. (I had never understood taking dinner pictures, but it just looked so yummy, I thought I would share!)

Summer squash, onions and mushrooms being cooked in olive oil with rosemary and cracked pepper.

Steamed broccoli. I put rosemary, sage and thyme in the water below so the flavor infused itself, then I drizzled it with butter.

The finished product! Smoked sausage added a nice meat to the meal without being overbearing in flavor and the orange pile is mashed sweet potatoes. OMG, it was sooooo good!!

Well, I went to the Doc today and I'm now on my every 2 weeks visit rotation. Which means I'm nearing the end. She is going to do an ultrasound on the 20th because I measured large for how far along I am. In case you are wondering what that means, either there is another baby hiding in there, or our son is ginormous. I'm pretty sure it's the latter but if he's real big, they may decide to do a C-section to keep me from having further complications and from hurting him during childbirth. Miss Pinks was a normal, 7 pound 6 ounce baby and she got stuck, so I'm concerned about having him the traditional way.

We will know more in two weeks. It did make Hubs and I double up on some work that we were doing in the house because you never know what may happen. There is another girl that I know that is due one week before me and she is going to have a Section done the end of this month because her son is big. We're about the same size, so the thought of surgery is in there. Who knows? As long as he's healthy, I'm fine with whatever they decide.

Well, Miss Pinks starts back to school tomorrow, so I better scoot. Hope all is well and I'll stop by and chat soon. Hugs and love!!

A week in Photos!

2008-08-04T08:42:00.006-06:00

I've had a lot going on since I last posted. First off, Hubs and I had to make sure Miss Pinks got her school supplies. She starts back on Thursday!! Where did this summer go?! She was still playing with the grands, so we shopped for her. Here's the haul!

I hope I don't have to pay some copyright thing for showing that much Hannah Montana! She already had a bookbag from last year that she is going to use again, so in a lot of ways, we got off light. Also, her teacher had TONS of stuff saved over the years, that helped the bottom line, too.

Next up! We FINALLY got to move the kitchen table from the other house! (yes, we still have stuff over there. Talk to my husband about it, not me!) I am super excited about this because it meant that I could set up my office like I really want and have room to do more craftiness!

New Office set up. More room!!

New Crafting Section! Since the table is wider and longer, I was able to add my sewing machine and a considerable cut/ pin space to work with. Plus, I still have room for all my beads!

Having the new space finally let me do this!!

Aweseomely cute tote bag for me to carry papers to and from work in. I have a fabulous briefcase, but sometimes I just need a little thing. I am SUPER proud of this, especially since these were the instructions:

Yeah, not much to that, huh? So, I modified a little and made mine sturdier than the one they had there. I also have enough of this fun fabric to make something cute for Miss Pinks! I've been sewing a lot lately. My brain has had a bead freeze and I just can't get into like I would like. Some of that is because I don't know how to metalsmith and I can't learn while preggo:
toxic fumes +baby=crappy mom.

Speaking of the little man, we got the last bit of work done in his room, so here are pictures!! (some of them are fuzzy because apparently my hands shake while I'm in a hurry. Go figure!)

This last one has the flash on, but the muted tones are more what it looks like in there. I also know that he can't sleep with all those babies, but for right now, they have to live there. The big monkey is from my best gal pal, the little striped monkey came from my brother's awesome girlfriend and his cheeks light up and he plays "You are My Sunshine!" Also, the elephant was my pick, the horse is a gift from Miss Pinks and the yellow duck was bought by his dad just yesterday. So, yeah, they all get a place for now.

Hope you enjoyed the week in review! I go to the Doc on Wednesday so I will update you then. Hugs and love!!
~Pinky!

Serious Cuteness To Follow

2008-07-30T18:37:00.003-06:00

Just woke up cuteness

Telling me about her dreams cuteness.

I swear, I don't know what I did to get such an amazing little girl. Really, I just hope I did it again for my son. My kids are awesome and I haven't even met all of them yet.

Here it is!!!

2008-07-30T13:12:00.003-06:00

(taken at a slight angle so as to not look so giant!)

I'm still kicking... barely

2008-07-28T08:15:00.002-06:00

Well, folks, it seems as if this pregnancy has really knocked me down for the count. Last week, hubs and I went to the Dr. on an impromptu visit. Needless to say, we were there a while. I'd been hurting for a day and a half and it hadn't stopped even with me being a sloth and laying around. I was concerned that this little baby was trying to show up a little early. Thankfully, I an not in pre-term labor, but I do have Round Ligament Pain. Basically, all the ligaments that surround my uterus and run up the sides of my stomach are inflamed. It happens in some pregnancies and our son is BIG, so the Dr. wasn't that surprised it happened to me.

Here's where it gets fun. There is nothing they can do for it other than pain meds. The doc said, "round ligament pain hurts!" He also pointed out that it won't get any better any time soon. Because the baby is getting bigger, so am I and so the ligaments get pulled even more. The best thing to do is lay around like a beached, pregnant whale for the next nine weeks. I can do whatever I want, this doesn't in any way affect the baby, but I have to be willing to deal with some pain if I want to keep running around like I have been.

Of course, pain is temporary and I have a tendency to push things too far, so you know at some point, I'll hurt myself again. The doc did say that the baby is already at least FOUR POUNDS! With 2 months still to go, he's gonna be a big one. That's okay, hubs just wants to know what school he's going to play football for. HA!

I don't seem to have any tummy shots for you!!! I'm going to have to take one because I am, hold on to your chairs, four feet around! Yep!! The circumference of my tummy is four, freaking, feet!!!! Craziness. I'll try to take a shot today and let you all see the jumbo baby! Well, I do have to go to work for a little bit this morning, so I better go. Hugs and love and I miss you guys a lot.

Pinky

Something Cool for the Whole Family

2008-07-17T07:44:00.002-06:00

A while back, Hubs and I were driving on backroads through Mississippi when we passed what we thought was a giant movie screen. After turning around in someone's driveway, we made it back and indeed! It was a giant movie screen! We had found a Drive In Movie Theater! And it was in operation!! OMG! For nearly 2 years, 5 bucks a piece would find us an hour from home and watching double features on a giant drive in movie screen. We saw Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Batman Begins and a slew of other movies that we either laughed at, gasped at, or talked avidly about on the way home. Watching a car load of teenage girls scream their heads off: priceless.

Every Thursday I would call the movie line to see what was showing. We would make plans, gas up the car and head out. Until one weekend I called and it was closed early. Then, I called again the next weekend and I got the dreaded "beep, beep, beep! We're sorry, this number has been temporarily disconnected." Hubs and I were upset, to say the least. We thought maybe they had just closed down for the winter months. I tried again in the Spring and I didn't even get the "temporary" message. Our drive in was gone.

I honestly thought about crying. Hubs and I enjoy the movies, but not all the people, the price, the overinflated everything. At the drive in, we paid FIVE DOLLARS each to watch 2 movies. New movies! Drinks were a buck and candy was still fifty cents, if you can even believe in such a world. The old speaker boxes didn't work, but they broadcast the movie on a FM line, so you tuned in on your car radio. If you have a giant sub woofer and loud speakers, like we do in the Jeep, well then you were in for quite a show. We would leave it tuned in while we drove away so that you could still hear the movie music while driving down the road. Man, I miss that place.

Yesterday, we were in a town close to where the drive in had been and I said to Hubs, "Hey, wouldn't it be cool if the drive in was open again!" We both agreed that it would be really cool, but I had lost that number to a cell phone change a year ago. I came home a little sad all over again. But by some oddity in the world, things changed direction for me. I was reading a Better Homes and Gardens article about things to do during the summer. I had skimmed it a few times, saw about the zoos, thought " yeah, I should do that" then opened the article all the way. Tucked in the crease of the page was a title that said "Go To A Drive In Movie"! Wow, was I stunned! Even better than that was this link right here: www.driveinmovie.com. If you click that link, you will be taken to a current listing of every known drive in across the United States!

And I found quite a few left here in Mississippi. Not ours, sadly, it has gone dark. But there is history about a lot of the places still left and all kinds of information. So, grab the kids, waste some gas and go do something that will build awesome memories. I know we will!!

Have you noticed...

2008-07-13T11:21:00.002-06:00

Just how hot it is? Maybe it's because I have become a human incubator that I feel this way, but OMG it's so freaking hot. I have, apparently, hit that point in my pregnancy. The one where I tell myself that it's not so bad while the sweat runs down my bra. Nice, I know, but there it is. I already have one child born in September, did I not learn my lesson then? No, no I did not.

Other than that, I've been nesting like a loon. (get it, loons are birds? oh, forget it) But I did have to take apart the new baby's crib and send the bolts back to the company to wait on a voucher so that I can get another one. Now, his room looks empty and weird. Also, Hubs and I have yet to find another crib that we like as much as the one that was recalled. I'm sure we'll think of something.

I'm making valances for his room and a nursing hider for me. They wanted 40 bucks for one that I found online and that just seemed silly to me. Also, they are called Hooter Hiders and there is NO way I can pay money from something called that. So I bought material for $4.44 and am making it myself! Cool, huh?

Oh, what do you guys want to call the baby? I can't seem to figure that out. Baby Pinky just reminds me of my daughter, not my son. He needs something manly, what do you think? Suggestions welcome.

Well, my ex will be here soon to pick up Miss Pinks, so I better scoot. Have a happy Sunday!

I know, I've been absent

2008-07-07T23:02:00.003-06:00

And I was going to show you a picture, but it was crappy. So I'm just stopping in to say hello, instead.

HELLO!

HOORAY!

2008-06-28T10:26:00.001-06:00

Today is the Baby Shower AND my little girl is finally coming home!!!!!! She's been partying with the grands, but OMG, I HAVE MISSED HER SO MUCH!!!

I'll tell you all about the loot the baby gets later. HUGS and LOVE!

Ya know...

2008-06-26T15:41:00.002-06:00

It really sucks when your baby crib is recalled. Especially when you like it as much as I do. And they won't let you buy another one at any other store but the one you got it from and the nearest one is two and a half hours away.

I'm really tired..... and I really miss my baby girl.

Oh, vacation, how I need you so...

2008-06-14T06:21:00.002-06:00

You know, I never put much stock into the whole Friday the 13th thing, but yesterday sucked! It was terrible from the moment I got up. I'll spare you all the gory details, however I will let you know that all in one day; I had serious stomach ailments, my computer at work ATE my accounting software, the mechanics/ car rental folks all stunk and Shadow had to be taken to the vet. BAD DAY.

Luckily, yesterday is followed by today. Where in just a few short hours, we will be on our way to Orange Beach, AL for our annual family vacation. Hubs and I aren't staying for the whole week like we usually do, but that's still cool. We need to get some stuff done here and Miss Pinks will still get to party with the rest of the fam. Needless to say, I'm exhausted, but excited.

I plan on taking my laptop so I will still be able to check in. You didn't really think that I could leave for almost a week and not have any way of communication with work, friends, etc.? Okay, so I've done it before, but I need to be in touch with work, so you get the bonus. And, maybe you'll get some pictures, too.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and Happy Father's Day to all you super dads! HUGS!!

~Pinky

Things you may want to buy...

2008-06-11T15:32:00.004-06:00

A Pretty Industry

In The Swing of Things

Jazz

Just some of my more recent things that I have listed. You can click the picture to go right to the listing. Cool, huh? I figured you guys would want to know that I'm doing more than just being pregnant. HUGS!!!

Holy Crap, It's June ALREADY!?!

2008-06-04T08:11:00.002-06:00

Man, time is flying by and I'm trying to be prepared for it. Doing work stuff at work and seeing what all I can transfer to home, getting my staff prepared for my departure. I've also been doing some massive clean outs at home. I want streamlined, easy. I had this dream last night that I gave birth to 24 pound twin boys that could walk within 3 day of birth. It was horrible!! Talk about a nightmare! I wanted to take a picture of me yesterday so you could see how huge I'm getting, but I was worn out. No picture for you!!

Not much else is going on. I've got to take photos of some of my new jewelry, but that's about it. I hope everyone is well. I'll make rounds today and check in. Hugs, love and all the smushy crap.

~Pinky

Lazy me

2008-05-29T12:25:00.003-06:00

Well, not lazy, perhaps neglectful. I've been hopping around getting stuff done this week and the end of last. Miss Pinks finished out the first grade with perfect scores!! All A+'s and S's, so we were very happy. Then, she has been off playing with the grandparents having the best of times being spoiled and enjoying the beginning of summer.

I bought paint for the baby's room, but we haven't painted yet. We bought a pool and spent DAYS leveling the yard and setting it up. Then, it rained cats and dogs. sigh.... FINALLY I have gotten to be able to clean it and will actually be able to swim in it sometime today. My dad laughs at me every day that I don't get to swim. I, personally, do not think it's funny.

Granted, I've never been much for swimming, but when you add in the baby and the fact that it's hot as crap all the time, and only getting hotter, the pool is going to be my sanity saver. Not to mention Miss Pinks and I are going to have a BLAST!!!

I've been getting caught up on laundry, work and all those other things that I put off to play with my daughter. It's not nearly as fun, but will free up my time later. I've got to do more housework so I better scoot. Hope everyone is doing well!

~Pinky

It's not twins!

2008-05-21T17:24:00.001-06:00

It's a big baby boy!!!

WHEW! I finally have time to update this thing!!

2008-05-20T07:04:00.002-06:00

I've been MEGA busy. By far the busiest I have been in about 6 months. It's been mostly good busy. Here is one thing that made the craziness worth it:

Miss Pinks had her first dance recital!!! Doesn't she look beautiful? They had the moms hopping at dress rehearsal and the night of, but it was worth it. I was SO nervous before she went on for her first dance. I knew she knew the dance, it was just mom jitters. Her and her class did super well and they all got ribbons with medals on them at the end of the show! My mom gave her roses and then we all went out to eat. We almost took up a whole row at the show! Lots of love for the princess.

Friday, I got older and celebrated my 32nd birthday! It was so scheduled with work, school obligations, rehearsals, etc. that I didn't get to do as much as I would have liked. My dear friend took me out to eat and gave me presents! Very cool. My fam had a small party for me crammed in between everyone getting here and the dance recital. I did take pamper me day on Wednesday, so that was good. Hubs bought me a portable fan, let's face it, I'm hot all the time now, and a book I've been wanting for a year, but wouldn't buy for myself!

Tomorrow is the day we get the ultrasound!!! So you know that I'll be posting at least one more day this month. I'm getting REALLY big and am ready to know exactly what has been kung fu fighting in my tummy. VERY ACTIVE BABY. Plus, we find out if there are 2. Exciting, huh?

Alright, that's it, I've got paperwork to do, clothes to fold, me to bathe and go to work. Doesn't that wear you out just thinking about all that? It does me!! Have a good one!

Hugs-N-Luv
~Pinky

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2008-05-11T07:41:00.002-06:00

Just taking a moment to wish a wonderful Mother's Day to all the cool and great moms I know. Being a mom is tough work, but it's rewarding every day. I hope that you all have a spectacular day and get a little pampered!!! I got a AWESOME hand made, pop up card! With jelly beans! can you believe that? What a little artist.

We're off to play games while Hubs gets breakfast. Have a good one, fellow moms, you deserve it!

Hugs and Love,
~Pinky

hey, Hey, HEY!

2008-05-08T10:35:00.002-06:00

I've been swamped. Really, I've been so busy it's just not right, but it's a good thing. The store is rolling along nicely and the new staff is working out well. Miss Pinks is almost ready for her dance recital and she is doing her last book report today.

Personally, I'm getting bigger by the second. I officially lost sight of my feet today. If I stand up straight and look down, they aren't there. I'm also getting kicked in more than one place, so we really are starting to wonder if I'm having twins. We'll know for sure on the 21st!!

Not much else is going on, so I hope you all are well. I'll blog hop later today! Hugs and much love!!

~Pinky!

I'm allergic to my husband

2008-04-30T08:12:00.006-06:00

Oh, if only that statement weren't true, but it is. I've been having some serious allergy attacks lately and I chalked it up to the weather. That turned out to be false. Then I thought maybe I was just getting into the wrong kind of dust, or whatever. Nope, not it either. Went all day yesterday around town, another town, in and out of the car, hot and cold, stores with lots of smelly crap in them and nothing. Not one sneeze. Hubs gets home and I'm around him maybe 30 minutes when I start to sneeze. My eyes itch, my throat itches and before I know it, I can't breathe through my nose and I've got snot running and water pouring out of my eyes. Cute picture, huh? Whatever he gets into at work every day seems to really set me off. Any ideas on what to do when it's your husband that's making you sick? (that sentence is funny in sooooo many ways!)

Here's a picture that I snapped of me the other day that turned out pretty well. I look a little smart mouthed in it, so it's par for the course.

Against my better judgement, here is a picture of the ever growing belly. It's getting to be obscene seeing as I took this picture about a week ago.

Can you believe I'm only 4 1/2 months along? Sheesh! I would blame the belly to me gaining a lot of weight, but I've only gained about a pound and a half, so it's all bebe in there. It's going to be a big one! We were supposed to be getting an ultrasound on the 8th, but there was a schedule conflict and now we can't go until the 21st! GAH! I had gotten to the point that I didn't really want to know what the baby is, but Hubs can't take the suspense. Now that we have to wait even longer, well I think it's going to be a long May.

Speaking of May, we have a LOT going on. My cousin is having a baby, it's graduation at the university here, Mother's Day, my birthday (not te mention the birthday of at least 3 other family members), Miss Pinky has a dance recital and then school gets out on the 22nd! And my friend and I are planning a shopping trip to get more baby stuff and buy all the supplies for baby showers. We're not waiting to the end to have the shower, that way we all can still enjoy it. I hope to keep posting on a semi-regular basis, but you never know. OH WAIT!! I sold something out of my Etsy shop! Cool huh? I thought so, too.

Well, I have got to get dressed. I ditched work yesterday and played with my friend. Hope all is well and I will check other blogs soon!
Hugs and Love
~Pinky!

Innocent Pink

2008-04-21T12:11:00.001-06:00

Innocent Pink
Originally uploaded by Pinky's Inspiration

A brand new necklace that will be showing up in my shop tomorrow. I have new earrings listed, too! I got all the work done that I needed to, but I'm still worn out. I didn't go to work today because I knew it would be crazy. I'm hoping to maybe get in a little baby shopping. I had a dream the other night that I had the baby, but we didn't have any clothes, diapers, ANYTHING, so it kinda freaked me out. We don't really have anything, so I'm going to go try to get a few things.

I go to the doctor on Thursday to have AFP testing done and then 2 weeks after that, we are going to try to find out the sex of the baby. Me? I don't really want to know, but Hubs is not one for surprises, so we're going to see if we can find out. I reminded him that the baby could be shy and not let us see!! I just want healthy.

Okay, I better scoot while I can. I hope that you all are doing well and I will chat at you soon!!

Hugs and Love,
Pinky

Too Much To Do

2008-04-15T07:20:00.003-06:00

It's the dreaded April 15th!! But, luckily, we have all personal and business related taxes complete. Good for us. But, I still feel like I have too much to do today. I didn't go to work yesterday, so all that falls on today! I need a shower, I need to do Miss Pinky's laundry, I need to clean the kitchen, I need to order frames, I need to finish the schedule, I need to fuss at people about payment. You see what I'm talking about? It starts out innocent, like needing a shower, then in spirals into all kinds of crap! But, it all hinges on the shower. You can't tackle a day like today being dirty!

In other news, I'm working on a painting that I hope turns out like I want. I really do. It's been a while since all the pieces fell together in my head to create something cool. My brother wrote a short story called Chopping Tulips and it's the source of the inspiration. Read it if you have the time, it's consuming. I had a picture in my head of something that I wanted to paint, but it wouldn't come together. After reading the story, it clicked. A very LOUD click. It's one of those painting that is going to be messy, but a great release.

As I said earlier, I have to get a shower, so I better get my butt in gear. sigh. I just don't want to! But, I have to. Hugs, love and all that jazz.

~Pinky

It's Friday!

2008-04-11T06:59:00.005-06:00

Etsy finally got their servers calmed down, so I've been able to add to my shop all week. I've only been adding one thing a day, so I don't have much in there, yet! I have a few more sewn pieces that I would like to get done, but you never know. I tried to get a shot of my now pooching out belly! I'm starting to show a lot. I am over 4 months, so I guess it's time. My dad picked up the crib for me and is bringing it over this weekend so that I can start putting the baby's room together.

We moved Miss Pinky into the guest bedroom, which is MUCH larger, so now she can have all kinds of space to grow, have slumber parties, things like that. She gave up her room so she could sleep in the giant cannon ball bed. I don't blame her! OH! Proud Mommy moment!!! Miss Pinky won the reading challenge in her class! She read 1,673 pages!! Can you believe that?!? She got a new book, a new bookmark, a coupon to the movies, a certificate AND a little plaque that says "Outstanding Reader Award"! There was a LOT of screaming and jumping around in our house! The same day, I got a letter from the school saying that she passed two or more of the requirements to be considered for advanced education! WOOO! She's already reading on nearly a 3rd grade level and is doing fractions like it's nothing! I asked her if she wanted to be tested to go into the advance placement program and she was all about it! I'm SOOSOOSOSOSOSSSOOOO proud of her!!! I bet you never guessed that!

Work has been going well, but I've been working too much. Last night was rough! My dad, my husband, my friends have all fussed at me for doing so much, but if I don't get these new employees trained right, then I'm going to have to work hard to fix the mistakes. I don't need that stress in my life. They are both doing well, but it's a lot to learn, so it can be overwhelming. I think that they will do great once they really get the hang of it. They both seem to enjoy it, so that's good.

This is the crib set I found yesterday! At K-Mart!! I'd been looking for something neutral, in case we decide we don't want to know what the baby is. The colors are a little richer than they are in this photo. Lots of aqua blues and cool greens. Plus, the ark is made from soft, fine wale corduroy, the animals are made from plushy fabric! Lots of different feels for the baby. And, let's face it, it has monkey's on it. How could I resist the monkey's?? Oh, and the 4 piece set was only 50 bucks! WOW!

Well, I guess that's about it. I'm going to try to get in some house work before I scoot off to work. I have to do payroll today, so I better not be late! The staff gets a little grumpy if I'm late with the checks. Wonder why? HA! I hope you all have a fantastic day and if I don't get on here again before the weekend is done, have a good one there, too.

Hugs-N-Luv
~Pinky

GAH!

2008-04-07T08:04:00.003-06:00

So, today is the day of the Grand Re-Opening of my Pinky shop! Excitement? Well, there would be if it weren't buried under frustration!! For some reason, Etsy is not wanting to stay online. It keeps timing out so I've only got two listings up and those are just new shots of older work. I also don't have time to keep fooling with it, I have to jump in the shower and get to work!

Speaking of, I did find two absolutely wonderful people and I'm hoping they will work out okay. I'm glad I had two spots open, because I don't know if I could have decided between them. Excellent references, great work history and they had the perfect personality to be working at the shop! YAY!!

Well, the shop is open, and I will be adding more stuff to it soon. Sorry for the delay, I hope Etsy is up and running smoothly this afternoon!

Hugs-N-Luv
~Pinky!

Getting Ready

2008-04-02T07:14:00.004-06:00

I've got a ton going on today. I think I've lined up 5 interviews today! What was I thinking?? I've got one girl who will be leaving next week and one that will be gone at the end of the month. Sigh, the joys of running a business.

What I think is funny is how loose people get in the mouth. A friend of mine was shopping in a local store when she overheard one of the girls saying she was going to interview at my frame shop. So, naturally, my friend listened closely. She talked about if she got the job she was soooooo outta there (talking about her current employment). She also gabbed on about her current boss and how crappy the work was. All the while sitting on a stool and not asking my friend if she needed help with her purchases. Living in a small town has it's advantages. I almost asked my friend if she wanted me to come to the store and shop, too, but didn't. OH! But wouldn't that have been grand! I wouldn't have told that girl who I was and just SURPRISE at the interview. People never cease to amaze me.

In other work related news, I have my new shop banner up! Here is what it looks like:

I know, that's a little small, but you get the idea. I dropped the "wearable" out of it and just made it into "Handmade Art". I talked to hubs about my shop because I got worried that I was going to diversify too much. He said, "if you could only make jewelry, then yeah, it would be too much. But you can do all kinds of stuff and I think you should show that." I felt better.

Well, I have to get dressed. I need to get my butt to the store and start doing interviews!! Hope you all have a happy day!
Hugs-N-Luv
~Pinky!

I'm awake, and I don't really want to be, but I've got lots of pictures to share!

2008-03-30T23:20:00.008-06:00

I don't know what's gotten into me! I've been sleeping well lately, but my hip started hurting tonight and I just HAD to get out of the bed. Remember how I told you all about my knee problems? Well, it doesn't affect just my knees, it gets a lot of my bones and since I have been preggers with the Pod, my hip is acting up. It's quite irritating, to be honest, because it only acts up really bad on days when I have already felt bad and have been lying down. I took some Tylenol earlier today and I don't want to take anymore, so I guess I'll just have to stick it out.

I will share a sneak into some of my new jewelry! I wanted to make a lot more today, but it just didn't happen. Miss Pinky has decided (after a little mom persuasion) to move into what used to be the guest bedroom. She gets a great, big bed and a MUCH larger room. She's decided to let the Pod take her smaller room. Especially since we bought her a neon pink, satin bedspread, she's all good. But, I did a little too much moving stuff over. Jewelry preview!

There are actually three new pieces in this group. And a sideways shot of my messy work area. I really like the way the necklace turned out. It's a bold piece without being overbearing with color. I think with the natural shells it's a much more elegant design. I also connected the pieces together with an unusual technique. I'm reopening the store Monday, April 7th, so stop by and see all the new stuff!

Okay, I know that I told you a while back about a dining room suit that hubs' grandmother left him when she passed. Well, we finally got it moved into the house! I'm still cleaning on it, but it's so beautiful and ornate!! I really didn't think I would like something with this much detailing, but it's really gorgeous. Pictures!

These are the side chairs and one of the captain's chairs. The leather on the seats is worn a little thin, but for being and 80 year old set, I think it looks pretty swell! Here is the buffet:

I just think this piece is magnificent. The way the front comes out to a point is just beautiful to me. Plus, all the detail in the woodwork is downright amazing. Here are some close ups:

The buffet

Side Chair

Captain's Chair

A dear friend of mine loaned me this miracle cleaner/waxer to use on the furniture and it truly is amazing. I know with all the detail, the chairs will take me forever to polish and clean, but they are going to be so gorgeous when they are done. Here is the set together. Ignore my naked walls! i have things that are going there, I just haven't gotten that far yet. You can see the side chest (?) peeking out in the corner. I couldn't seem to get a great shot, but you get the idea. When the leaves are pulled out, it sits 8 comfortably.

I guess that's it! I had a lot more to say than I thought. huh. I hope you enjoyed all the shots and have a wonderful day!

Hugs-N-Luv
~Pinky!

Miss Pinky's Picture

2008-03-27T23:13:00.003-06:00

This is one of my favorites. Can you tell me what it is?

It's been a week already???

2008-03-27T07:17:00.003-06:00

Wow, time just slipped on by me. We had a great time going back home for the weekend and I think hubs enjoyed not having us around for a few days. We all needed a break. I also got some really great deals on a crib and changing table! WOO! Very excited about that. The crib I got looks like this, but the ends are open like the sides, not closed off.

I think it's going to look awesome!!!

I've been busy running around the house, getting work done at the shop and pouring over resumes for new employees. Not much fun, but I'm hoping there will be a few good ones in the group. Oh, I totally forgot! I went by Hobby Lobby and bought a gazillion new beads!!! I'm going to have a destash section in my new shop because I have some I just know I won't use anymore. I tell myself that so I won't feel bad about buying so many new beads. But! They are sooooooooooo gorgeous!!! EXCITEMENT!! I'm hoping to get to work with them some today.

Well, I have bunches to get done this morning, but I wanted to stop in and see how everyone was doing. Hope all is well in the cyber world!

If you have EVER owned a cat.

2008-03-20T08:41:00.001-06:00

Headed out for the long weekend! Hope you all have a happy one!!

"Do the day and let the day do you."

2008-03-18T15:39:00.002-06:00

See what I've got in my hands? Yeah, well that's what I've been up to lately. Actually, I've been up to a lot, this has just been the last few. I have to tell you, I bought this book based off recommendations from BarnGoddess. It's been a while since I bought a King book, just fell out of favor I guess. This one made up the time. I was enthralled the whole time. I laughed more times than I could count, cried just a few and fell head over heels in love with some of the characters. GREAT book and I highly recommend it, too. Seriously, it's badass.

Other than that, Miss Pinks was out of school for Spring Break and partied with my parents. On Thursday, I picked her up and we went and test drove a van. I'm going to need some more space before I know it.

On Friday, man we had a busy one. She went to work with me, then we went on campus (Spring Break! NO STUDENTS!!!) and ate at Chick-Fil-A, then went roller skating! She did, not me. Two (long) hours later, we left and went to our favorite book store. Bought some new books, ordered some more and then hit up the grocery store. Let me tell you, it's been a while since I packed that much into a day. I was WHIPPED!

Saturday, I pulled my back vacuuming, that sucked. So, I got to lay around like a princess and demand food be brought to me! That, was cool.

We chilled out Sunday, getting ready to go back to school. I let Miss Pinks take my camera and she took 151 pictures! Some of them were really good, some of them a little blurry. I'll share some later this week. Monday was St. Paddy's! I didn't do anything, but Miss Pinks wore green all they way down to her undies! She would faint if she knew I put that in here! HA! My friend and her little girl came over and we talked and talked and talked and talked. We talk a lot and that's just fine with me.

Today, I finished my book, then wandered around the house because I wasn't ready for it to be over. Then, I cleaned the doors and windows, picked up Miss Pinks and now I'm chillin'. I think I'll go snack on something. Hope you all had a good one! (or few, since it's been a little bit.)

New Work!

2008-03-12T07:54:00.005-06:00

I think I've got the background and lighting that I want to make me okay with my pictures. I did these this morning. I've been scoping out how the sun comes in and seeing what seems to be the best time of day. I like to use natural light if possible. Up first, a silly painting I did called "Mad Fran". I don't know what she's so mad about, but I wouldn't ask her! I may end up doing more in this series. Cheap paintings done with acrylic, but lots of fun!

I have this crocheted cuff that I did. It's in a lovely plum colored chenille. VERY soft. I couldn't figure out what to do for a button and then I remembered I had this great snowflake. I made it so that the cuff gets smaller as it goes around, so that it ends in a point. I'm liking asymmetrical lately.

Next up is a funky pair of earrings that I did a while back, I just had to decide if I like them or not. I do. Black disks balanced on burgundy wire with an few cool dangles at the top. They hang about one and a half inches. (they are a little dusty in the picture. sorry about that!)

I had purchased beads to be in a winter beading challenge, but after I found out about the Pod, then got so sick with the Pod, I didn't get to finish the challenge. So, I dismantled the piece I was working on and made this really pretty memory wire bracelet. Full of Czech beads, frosted beads, pressed flowers and faceted glass. I think this one turned out quite beautiful.

Last, but not least, my absolute favorite. I may create one for me. This is a red leather cuff that has been machine stitched down one side and clasps in front with an awesome hook and eye closure. I sewed the hook on by hand, not easy in leather! Very modern style, but oh so silky on. Look!!

On my fuzzy arm!

So, that's what's the newest! I really luuuuuuuv that last cuff. LOVE! I've got some other crochet pieces in the works, but it's going to be 70 degrees here today, it's hard to get motivated on some of those. And, since my machine sewed so easily through that leather, I have a pieced together cuff that I want to do. Well, I've got to get up to the office and do some paperwork. I hope you all have enjoyed the new product preview!! Have a Happy Hump Day!!

We had SNOW on Saturday!

2008-03-10T09:44:00.005-06:00

I know all my Northern friends are laughing at this paltry amount, but for Mississippi, this is pretty great! We had a little more than this, but I waited a while before I took the pictures. the first one is of the hay bales and bamboo in the very back yard. It stayed snowy there the longest! The second one is my bushes out front. The picture with the red berries covered in snow wouldn't load, but it's soooo pretty.

After all that hoopla, it's going to be in the mid to high 60's today. We have bi- polar weather in the South. Snow one morning, high of 60 the next day. It's messed up.

Not much is going on here. Found some really cute shirts that aren't maternity, but are cut like maternity that look super cute on. In fact, nearly all the stuff that I've got for maternity is NOT maternity. It's all the babydoll and flowy stuff they are making in juniors. So, I get to look cute AND be pregnant. I'm still on the lookout for material for the clothes I'm going to make. I found the cutest little cow pattern the other day and thought that would be hilarious!! It was purple with happy little cows all over it. C'mon, you have to admit that it would be funny. I may have to go back and get that.

Miss Pinky is out of school on Spring Break and is happily playing with the grandparents. I miss her and was more than a little pouty about her going this time. I wanted to keep her all to myself, but that's not nice. She's coming home on Thursday and we're going rolling skating on Friday. By "we" I mean "her". I don't think I need to do that. Since the house is empty, I think I'm going to treat myself to a movie today. They show matinées during Spring Break and I've been wanting to go. I have tons of house work to do, but it's not like it won't be there tomorrow!

Well, I hope that everyone has a good day. Do lots of fun stuff and I'll chat at you soon!
(sneak preview Wednesday on the new jewelry and stuff for my shop!)

HUGS-N-Luv
~Pinky

LOOK WHAT I DID!!!!

2008-03-04T18:09:00.004-06:00

OMG! I'm so excited about this!! Yesterday I bought a pattern and some material and I made this!

I made this dress for Miss Pinky, TODAY! Ir's been a while since a sewing machine and I had a relationship, but I must say, so far so good. I am SO proud of myself!! WOOO! Now I'm really excited that I bought maternity patterns. This was my test run and it turned out perfect.

I'm going to post pics on Flickr! Hope everyone has a great night!!

Wearing Down the Batteries

2008-03-03T23:14:00.002-06:00

We're having some pretty big storms tonight, as most of the U.S. is, so I've got my laptop unplugged and I know I'm just sucking the life out of the battery, but I can't sleep, so I can plug it in later. I bought a new banner for my shop today and I'm pretty happy with the way it looks. It's very "me". I've also been working on some new items but the weather hasn't been very good for taking photos.

My only concern about the re-vamp of the shop is that I'm really diversifying. I am not just going to put my jewelry in there, but I worry that if I add too many things, no one will know what I'm really selling. At the same time, I am capable of doing more things than just my jewelry and I need a place to put them. I guess I won't know until I try it out. I'm hoping to have it up in a few weeks.

I actually went to work for more than an hour today! WOO!! You guys have no idea what an accomplishment that is. This pregnancy has been a lot harder on me that I wanted to admit, but I've been on bed rest for nearly a month now. NOT FUN. I'm finally starting to get better, but time will tell. Anyhoo, I went to the store to do paperwork, general admin crap and realize that I really do have to start looking for a manager and another part time employee. I'm not looking forward to that manager business. It's my desk, with my things, done my way and dammit, I like it just fine like that. I know I need someone to be there everyday, but I keep putting it off because the store is still my baby. It's still my project and I'm not ready to just hand it off to someone else.

I was sitting at my desk today and even admitted out loud that I don't want to hire anyone because I don't want them sitting at MY desk. It's selfish and I don't see how I'm going to work full time once the Pod is here. The only person I trusted keeping Miss Pinky doesn't work at a daycare anymore, and there isn't anyone else I'd leave my kids with for majority of the day. Well, I would with a friend of mine, but she's preggo too and already has one that's just over a year, plus a 13 year old. She's got enough on her plate.

So, I guess in the morning, I'll go put an ad in the local paper and see what I can do about my staff and somehow prepare myself for more changes than I'm ready for.

Pinky.etsy.com is Closed

2008-02-29T00:21:00.003-06:00

But only temporary. I really have been unhappy with my photos and every time I look at my shop, I'm like "Pinky, those photos suck! You have to take new ones, it's not like you're doing anything." Yeah, I smack talk myself. I'm also going to change the name so that it's just Handmade Art because I'm going to be adding some other things to the shop besides jewelry.

Well, I guess that's about it. Not much is going on here. It's actually pretty boring so if any of you guys have good book or movie suggestions, let me know. I'm getting sick of being stuck in the house all day!! Hope you have a Happy Leap Day!!!

Hugs-N-Luv
Pinky

Do you see this face?

2008-02-25T11:46:00.002-06:00

Cuteness
Originally uploaded by Pinky's Inspiration

I was trying to make her smile normal for me, but she wouldn't. I got sassy face instead. She looks so grown up!! Her ears aren't pierced, but we discovered the joy that is the clip on section at Claire's. I picked these large hoops out and surprised her with them. I agree, it's not normally what I would do. But I also bought me a pair of skull and crossbones earrings, so who knows what I'm doing lately!!

I'm really proud of my baby. She's smart, kind and beautiful all wrapped up in one sweet and caring little body. I am so thankful for her and the joy that she has given me every day for the last 7 years and five months. Sure, it hasn't always been easy, but being a mom is more rewarding than anything I've ever done. Give your kids a little extra love today and if you don't have any, give some extra love to someone that means the world to you.

Hugs ~N~ Luv,
Pinky

Ham

2008-02-21T23:00:00.003-06:00

I've been having trouble sleeping, I mentioned it once before. Hubs and I have been trying to eliminate all the things that seem to be waking me up. The sleep timer on the TV wakes me up because the television makes a loud *vumph* sound when it shuts off, so I turn it off when I'm ready to go to sleep now. I finally figured out my pillow configurations and that's good. But here's the thing, I sleep like a baby when the bedside light is on. All night. It wakes hubs up and since he has to be at work early, I don't like waking him up. So, I fell asleep, I'm talking drooling like mad sleep, then woke up a little and turned of the light.

And then I woke up. W I D E awake.

I came downstairs to get some ham because that seemed to be the sensible thing to eat at 11:00 at night when you are pregnant and cannot sleep. I think hubs is going to have to adjust to sleeping with the light on for a little while, or I'm going to have to move back into the guest bedroom. I don't want to do that.

Alright, I'm going to try to go back to sleep. I did remember that although I paid all the work bills for this month, I did not send in my sales tax on time. That'll wake anybody up. I've got to do payroll in the morning, so I'll just do it then. I have to admit, it's hard to run a business when you are stuck at the house all day. I want to be there so much, but I get so sick every time I push it. Maybe second trimester will be better. Here's hoping.

I'll bet you guys are wondering...

2008-02-19T13:57:00.005-06:00

how it is that I'm posting so much lately? Well, the answer to that is easy. I had a few problems and I'm being forced to chill out. Keep in mind what a difficult thing this is for me to do. But, I do want this little Pod, so I don't really have a choice. What's nice is that I'm going to be able to create more jewelry, get into sewing like I want to and I have already made 2 blankies for my daughter's stuffed animal, Bunny. You can see Bunny in this shot:

I know you can see the bears, the white bunny and the big dog. Look closely to the one she's clutching onto in slumber, that would be Bunny. He's already had one leg replacement surgery and we've tried to clean him, but his fur is matted with love. I had one or two favorites like that and I'm glad she has one, too.

This Saturday (or was is Sunday?) we turned a plain old box into a two story townhouse for Bunny. Complete with construction paper ceiling fans, tables, toothbrush and toothpaste and a wide screen television. Oh, yeah. Bunny had a party later with all his friends and they stayed up and watched football. You just can't beat that.

A small gripe about maternity clothes.

2008-02-18T15:53:00.005-06:00

It's not like I'm a fashion Diva to begin with, but I've been checking out some maternity clothes because I will need them before I realize it. However, I have noticed a trend in several different companies. This for example:

I don't wear my shirts that tight to begin with, let alone when I'm about to rupture with child. Maybe it's just me, or maybe the trends have changed that much since I had Miss Pinky, but I don't think you will be finding me parading around in this.

And then, there was this:

In case you don't know what that is, it's a MINI SKIRT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN!! Now, that's just sick. Sick, I tell you! I'm going back to shopping and see if there is something out there for the, ahem, less hip momma.

Excitement!

2008-02-14T12:31:00.002-06:00

I have to admit, I've been waiting on this for too long. Hubby and I are ridiculous fans and I cannot wait to see this on May 22nd!! This is totally going to be my birfday present:

I think it's a little funny that Indiana eludes to the fact that he is seriously getting old and that it's not like it used to be. I only hope that they don't do that too much through the movie, it could wear on me.

In oddly related news, Hubs and I have been hashing out names for the Pod. I told him that I really like the name Jackson, but he named his dog that. Hubs points out that in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, Dr. Jones, Sr. remarks that they named the dog Indiana. "I always like that dog" was the response from our fav Indy, so who knows what fate awaits the Pod. Named after a dog? Just maybe....

The Pod and Sleep

2008-02-11T22:32:00.000-06:00

Well, I must admit that I'm lucky in the fact that I don't have morning sickness. I do have "feel-like-crap-all-day", though and I could do without that. The crappy feeling is also coupled with it's cousin "need-to-sleep-all-day-but-refuses-to-sleep-at-night". Around 3 in the afternoon, I'm cross eyed with the need to nap. Come bedtime?? You can't pay me to sleep. It's really starting to wear on me. I was more than cranky today and my darling husband is starting to understand that I may either yell or cry at him at any given moment. I may do both at the same time. Also, I may do it in public.

Other than the fact that I have to eat at least 5 times a day or I get terribly sick, I cannot seem to sleep at night, my hands itch and I get overly emotional at the slightest thing, I'm doing just fine. It's going to be a long time till the Pod comes due.

Happy Birthday To you ~~~*~

2008-02-07T06:47:00.000-06:00

What up Big Brutha?? Having a happy day yet? Well, prolly not since it's not even seven in the morning. But, you gotta admit, things are pretty awesome for you on this day. You have a great job, a super hott girlfriend, amazing friends, a family that loves you and a baby sister that still thinks you are the best big brother in the universe. We made you presents, but I'm a slacker and they didn't get mailed in time, but you know how that goes. I did have one thing to give you today, though... Another member of the family that loves you, too. Yep, Uncle Gorjus, you're going to be an Uncle again! Cool, and slightly terrifying, huh?

Well, even though I could sit and talk to you for hours, I've already got one little girl who's got to get up and get ready for school. We love you like crazy, Happy Birthday, Gorjus.

Hugs and kisses and best of wishes,
the leetle seester plus one, Miss Pinky and J.C.!!

FIGHT!

2008-02-04T15:45:00.001-06:00

FIGHT!
Originally uploaded by Pinky's Inspiration

Paper Lantern

2008-01-20T19:50:00.001-06:00

Paper Lantern
Originally uploaded by Pinky's Inspiration

Another new creation added to my shop. Being stuck at home has had it's advantages in the fact that I've made more jewelry than I have in months. Honestly, I'm still trying to get back into the swing of it. These earrings, though, are a super fab pair and I love them. I think I'm going to make a set for me.

Copper Dirt Ring

2008-01-18T14:49:00.001-06:00

Copper Dirt Ring
Originally uploaded by Pinky's Inspiration

LOOK! I made a ring!! Actually, I've been making a lot of them, but this is the first one that I posted in my shop. Go look and tell me what you think!

Hugs N Luv,
Pinky!

Sick of sick

2008-01-14T08:57:00.000-06:00

I'm really tired of feeling blech. I've stayed at home since Wednesday and I feel a little better, but still not great. Hopefully, there will be an end to this soon!!!

I hope that everyone is doing well and I'm sorry that I haven't gotten to come by and visit. So far, this year has been full of coughs for me, I hope it's been better for all of you. Drop me a line, if you get the chance, and just say hello. Hugs and love,

Pinky

I laughed so hard at this!!

2008-01-05T20:39:00.000-06:00

Hullo!

2008-01-03T09:30:00.000-06:00

Pavel, I did come back! But, I've been under the weather, so I've been laying low. Here are two shots that you guys may enjoy until I can get my act together and really put up a Christmas/ New Years post. HUGS and LOVE to all of you!

BYE! And Merry Christmas!!!

2007-12-21T20:53:00.000-06:00

We're heading out on our holiday! I'm so tired that I think my legs are going to fall off, but we're on our way! I hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful Christmas!!

HUGS, LOVE, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I think I can, I think I can....

2007-12-20T08:20:00.000-06:00

We're only going to be open 2.5 more days. I'm trying to get it all done, and it will get done, but I'm having to do some positive reinforcement! I still have roughly 20(ish) more pictures to finish. Three of those are gigantic. One is 60 inches long, one is 51 inches long and the other is a mere 44 inches. Ladies and gents, I'm only 63.5 inches tall, so these are going to be interesting.

Wish me luck!! HUGS and love, love, love...

Circa, 1993

2007-12-16T08:22:00.000-06:00

I don't remember the end, and I really don't remember the beginning, other than it was a birthday party and I felt really special because Jen Matthews asked me to go, and she was one of the popular girls. I guess this is something from the middle, somewhere between the times when everything was earmarked by surgery dates, physical therapy and me downing pain pills to make it through the day.

It's one distinct memory, the kind that we have maybe only one of. The kind that sticks, turns into a movie moment for us, that, if we could, all the people we have ever loved would get to be there. This is one of those kinds of memories. It's nothing fancy, but it's mine and it's priceless to me.

I guess it was around five in the morning. Before most kids ever want to get up, I was already out of the house and all the way across Birmingham to a slightly run down, ice skating rink. There was only one person there, Ding, because he ran the place and knew I was coming. I wouldn't see him, he gave this time to me which is why after the pneumonia, I can't remember a guy I dated for over a year, but I can remember the name of the guy who owned a rink and had tattoos of naked women on his arms. He marked something special, something that could never be put in a box, but would mean more to me than just about everything.

You would think that a huge arena would be creepy with no one in it. No usual sound of Guns-N-Roses blasting out of the sound system. No smell of gooey, nacho cheese and hot chocolate. No arcade blasts, that I think they got rid of and my brother quit coming, or rather quit being forced to come, to the rink while I practiced. There used to be a jukebox that you could play songs on the big system with, for only a quarter. You would think without all the usual sounds, it would be odd, but it never was for me. The quiet that settled over the place was like a silk scarf being tossed in the air, and floating to rest, soundlessly on the ground.

The sound of laces being snatched through my skates, the hiss of the strings wearing permanent calluses on my fingers, the re-balancing I always had to do when I stood up on my skates, all these nuances were for me only. The soft thump of the double doors shutting marked when I got to see her, my rink, my ice, my space, my greatest love affair with something I could never keep. Thick layers of fog rested over the ice so that it looked like something out of a fairy tale, soft and a little spooky.

The first step was tentative, breath puffing out in baby clouds being sucked up by the fog. Then, I pushed out onto the frozen mass. I heard my skates dig, and slice, pick and damage. I went from being cold, to sweating, to knowing that no matter what happened, I was okay. The ice made it alright. The silence that hung heavy during the flight of a jump, and, oh dear God, how I could jump. I worked to make the silence drag out longer just so that when I heard the crunching hiss of my skates when I landed, it would be that much sweeter. Oh, it was sweet. It was freedom. It was pure, unadulterated joy, ecstasy and high I never achieved with drugs, and I tried. I'm so sorry, but I did try really hard to get that high again and failed in so many ways. So many...

Fast forward to this past weekend, when I was in Jackson. The rink that I built so many memories on is gone. I think it's some kind of indoor volleyball practice place, but I don't really know because I can't drive by there anymore. When they gutted it, my brother was going to get me a piece of the floor, or maybe the sign, but he didn't and it's the only time I ever felt let down by him. That's harsh, I know, but I couldn't do it for me, but in a way, I guess what he did was better for my psyche, better for me getting over, getting past. Or maybe he just couldn't do it either. I look up at my husband and say, "We're gonna be in Jackson, ya know. Do you think I should bring my skates? I mean, I know we'll have time, but, I dunno, what do you think?"

I know he hears the desperation, the longing, but most of all, I know he hears the fear. The fear of being hurt again. No, I'm not talking about falling and screwing up my knees, no, not that hurt. The pain, the absolute and consuming anguish that will come when I know that when I get off the ice, I won't be able to go back anytime soon. I won't have my mornings of solitude, where I can recapture my affair with the ice, where I will have to walk away and break my heart all over again. Do you remember the first time you really had your heart broken? I mean really had your heart ripped out, crying so hard you couldn't breathe, wanting to puke because it hurt so deep in the pit of your stomach? That's what it feels like to me to leave the rink, the ice, the smells, the sounds, the beauty and the joy. The memory of something so powerful that I was truly free there. It was my peace, my center, my punishment, my push, my success, my failure, my pain, my wonder, my something special.

I didn't take my skates. I'll have to live with the feelings of that for a while, both the sensible and the sad. Then again, I've been doing that for years now, so I guess I'm pretty practiced.

EVIL REINDEER!!!

2007-12-13T22:00:00.001-06:00

Just kidding, Miss Pinky made them. I think they are funny because they are, ahem, unique. Seriously, I love them! She had fun making them and I think that add a special touch to the secretary!

I'm headed to Jackson tomorrow. My big brother is part of a show at the Light and Glass gallery. Click HERE or HERE to find out more! Also, come if you can, it will be fabulous!! Art, friends, booze and fun! What else can you ask for on a Friday night! WOO!
(I need to calm down with the exclamation points. Sheesh...)

Our Tree!

2007-12-13T07:19:00.001-06:00

It's HUGE in person!! It's a nine footer! Miss Pinky and I finally got it all done, with the help of a ladder for the top, of course. Hope everyone is feeling merry today! SMILES, SMUSHES and LOVE! Pinky!

A photo of me that is actually good...

2007-12-11T18:50:00.001-06:00

And, I have my glasses on, which are missing in quite a few shots because of the glare. Sepia is a good color on me! Also, I did something today that I haven't done in quite a while. This!!

Hodge Podge
by: Pinky!
Click HERE to go to my shop!

Yep, I actually added a new piece to my shop online. It felt good. Hope all is well in blogger land!

~Pinky!

Halloween Cuteness!

2007-12-10T20:10:00.000-06:00

WOOO HOOO!!

2007-12-09T19:31:00.001-06:00

I finally got my camera dock!! I uploaded 212 pictures tonight! I"M SO HAPPY!! Here are just a few highlights:

My hubby is so cute. I cut myself out of that picture. OMG! I'm so happy!! I'll post more later. HOORAYYYYYY!

Last Audition of the Day

2007-12-06T15:57:00.001-06:00

Last Audition of the Day
Originally uploaded by Pinky's Inspiration

I sold something!! WOOOOOOO!!

Mood Swings

2007-11-20T08:07:00.000-06:00

I've been a little, ahem, testy since I quit smoking. Mainly because I don't know how to take moment to go chill out. Before, if I was getting to stressed, I would dash outside, have a smoke and come back in a little calmer. Right now, I feel like my brains are being scrambled. I've been a little moody and a LOT stressed.

The holiday season is in full swing at my store and it's a little nuts in there. I don't think we are all prepared for it. In fact, I know we're not. Some days, we are so busy that we don't get to any of the work that we are supposed to be doing. We don't eat lunch until 3 in the afternoon sometimes! I've done a few interviews and I think I found a girl I like. I sure hope she works, because I need someone in there NOW.

I'm still making jewelry, although I took a break. I started making things because it was the "trend" or because some of my younger staff thought a design would look good. You know what, I started hating everything I made. I never made jewelry to follow trends, I made it because I liked to. So, I've gone back to doing what I want. I'm also making rings now. One of these days, I'll get my photo dock so that I can post pictures.

Well, I have to get to work, too much work, not enough time. Hope you are all well!
~Pinky

Paying It Forward.

2007-11-16T07:59:00.000-06:00

Just in case you don't know what paying it forward is, it's where someone does something nice/helpful/cool/generous for you asking nothing in return but for you to do the same for someone else. Well, I have been given that opportunity! Christine at the wonderful Paper and Cloth posted a PIF on her blog and I was the lucky recipient. Here are the rules nabbed from her blog:

The 'pay it forward' rules are:
1) anyone with a blog can join;
2) the first three people to leave a comment on this post will receive a handmade goody from me and I have 365 days in which to send it to you;
3) in return, you have to pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog.

I know that not everyone makes handmade goodies, so please pay it forward in whatever form of kindness that you can. I'm proud to be a part of something that has the potential to spread joy all over the world. Join in with me and lets spread the love!

HUGS and LOVE,
Pinky

11/15/07

2007-11-14T12:05:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow marks three weeks since I have had a cigarette. Three whole weeks. I'm really frigging proud of myself.

Keep your fingers crossed, I'm trying to stay this way.

hugs-n-love,
Pinky

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

2007-11-09T08:55:00.000-06:00

I JUST BOOKED OUR DISNEY CHRISTMAS VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!
HOLY WHACK-A-MOLEY!!!!!!

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was worth writing about. :)

I just don't feel like it anymore.

2007-11-06T20:32:00.000-06:00

I don't feel like blogging. I don't think I have anything to say. Oh, I have a ton of things on my mind, but I don't feel like sharing. So, I think I'm going to take a siesta, come back when things are more even, more normal.

Love you guys, see you soon!

~Pinky