Wildlife at Rose Dhu, the continuing saga...

We have been enjoying our Summer here on the river and somehow with the slower pace we,ve really noticed the wildlife that abounds here.

While Larry was working on the boat the other night, we noticed through the window that there were tons of porpoise out in the river and that they seemed really close to the dock. So, Morgan and I headed down there, camera in hand. What a show they put on for us, for quite a while. We both tried really hard to guess where they would pop up next, so that we could capture their faces. But alas, we were just too slow, and they were just too mysterious. If any of us had known how to use Andrew's video camera, we could have had sometihng to show you. Of course we didn't even think of it until we were easily 30 minutes into the show and he wasn't home to help. Morgan did get one semidecent shot though, and if you look closely you can see this little guy's face in the water. (She has been asking me for a couple of days to get this posted!)

And the other day, as I was sitting in front of the computer, this little guy caught my eye. At first I thought it was going to be the usual squirrel, but then I realized what I was seeing. We watched (and worried) about him for a little while. Sure hope he found mama.

By the way, the same day I went out and removed all of the moss from the darn pen. What an eyesore! And I didn't even get any chiggers, which isn't the case for poor larry who is covered in them after cutting the grass!!!

And of course, there was this guy a couple of weeks ago. Although he has since been captured and I believe relocated elsewhere. Far, far away I hope!

Do keep in mind he was a lot smaller than he looks here. But still!

Well, that's it for now I guess, but stay tuned, never know what'll be next.

later gators (literally!)
ha!

Great News!

The bag, not the model. Thank goodness. What would I do without her!
Thank you Catherine!!!

And now, look at this little cutie I designed.
I love it. Seriously, it's such a great idea and so sweet.
I'll be makin' lots more of these soon.
And I have 2 more aprons in the works. After my weekend company, I'm gettin busy!





gotta run!
time for cut and color!!!

She came and we conquered...

My sweet niece was kind enough to stop by even though her recent social life had her a wee bit tired. You go girl!!!

We tried to do a quick shoot and really had trouble with the strong sunshine, but we hung in there until we got a few good ones. Darn the ones in the white dress. They would have been so good if not for the horrible glare and shadows.






Anyhoo, I plan on listing this cutie this evening at an introductory price to see how it is received.

later gators!

This college thing can be a real drag...

I am a procrastinator.
My husband is a procrastinator.
17 year old son is a procrastinator.
13 year old daughter is too.

I am in for a busy year with one graduating high school and one graduating 8th grade. Or so everyone keeps telling me. I'm sort of freaking out. So, I am trying to get a head start on a few things college related, like getting the college resume together, trying to locate scholarship money, thinking of options for schools to visit and figuring out when...

It's hard work, and hard to figure out where to start and how to proceed. I usually like spedning time on the computer, but this is ridiculous.

And do you know you can't even get ahold of applications yet. They don't post them for a while. I am worried for son because he plays football and he's taking 4 or 5 AP courses his senior year. So how do you fit in writing essays, visiting colleges, taking the ACT, being involved in a couple of extracurricular (I don't think that's spelled correctly!) activities, maybe even a little bit of a social life???

If anyone has any advice, bring it on!!!

Oh, and I am working on several drink cozies, another apron or 2, and I have got to make some more luggage tags!!! I'll post some pics soon, I hope.

later gators

Oh No She Didn't...

Oh Yes!

I did.

I made a clutch handbag.

I'm so proud. I love it.

Here's a peek

I need to get my model back over here. The apron sold in a matter of hours, and I made a sale for a custom order from it as well.
But before she gets here, imagine it first with a pair of jeans and a fun white tee and some cute Summer sandals.
AND, wouldn't it look great with this?

Yes, I think so too!

later gators!

Thank You Ladies!

Ladies. Thanks for your input (Jamie, you not so much, just kidding!), I am taking all into consideration. I am tryig to work on the hairbands for those that have been asking. I am just afraid that the flower itself might not hold up to all of that twisting and all, and the way it is attached as well. Amber the flower is actually glued right on to the hairpin, so figuring out how to do this with an elastic has been tough.

The best sellers in the shop are definitely the luggage tags and the original flower pendant/pins. I have sold so many more of both of these not even from the online sight! And have had several wholesale inquiries as well. And I get lots of people asking for more of the fabric flowers.

But guess what, I have a new model, who happens to be my adorable and very sweet niece. And the best part of all, although she doesn't have a drop of my blood running through her veins, she somehow got the gene. The creative gene! More about that soon, but for now...
Here she is modeling a couple of my goodies:

And something new in the shop:


Isn't she darling? The apron, not the niece. Just kidding.

lator gators

Make it or Break it???

IF...
there is anyone left out there trying to keep up with the blog, I have a question for you.
When I decide on a new item to make in the shop I only make one or two and then decide whether to proceed or not. Obvioulsy most of these items would best and most efficiently made in larger quantities.

Here's where you come in.
I need your advice.
Which od the following items do you think I should continue making, and which should hit the old scraproom floor.








Sorry, I may have added too many at one time.
(BTW, under the necklace is wall decor, a checkbook cover, and coasters)
Mostly I guess tell me what you don't think I should continue with. Honest opinions, I wouldn't ask if I didn't really want to know!

thanks!!!

Slacker!!!

That would be me of course!

Something about the kids being home for the Summer just zaps the creativity right out of me. And well, I guess leaves me pretty much speechless... except for the same chants over and over...

get out of bed!
clean up your dishes!
get dressed!
we have blah,blah,blah, make your own lunch
get up and get your own drink refill (please!!!)

well, you get the idea.
In fact the only reason I feel normal enough right now to be here blogging is because they both spent the night at Tybee last night! woohoo!!!

Anyways, I have emailed the seemingly only person to have both signed up to follow me here AND leave a comment to see if she wants the box of goodies. That would be Glenna. If I don't hear back, we'll try again another time.

Here's my latest creative endeavor:




gotta run!
lots to do today
later gators