writer's block...or something.

I've run out of things to say.

Okay, you're right. That would never happen. The more appropriate phrase would be "I've run out of things to say on this blog". I guess that's not entirely true either. There are some things I could talk about. So if you'll allow me to ramble...

I've been incredibly busy with custom orders lately. The word "incredibly" is subjective here. I mean, it's not insane. Just busy. (Which reminds me, I don't think I ever mentioned that I'm now taking custom orders. To read up on it click here. Or click the little "Custom" tab at the top of the page.) Since I've been busier than usual I've not been able to do anything with my new fabric. I know I promised pictures of it made up into a pleated little clutch, but for now it's on the backburner...seemingly indefinately. The world will keep spinning, I know, but it just sits there are calls my name every time I walk by.

On a personal note, I've taken a little interest in letterpress. It only fuels the fire now that Letterpress Week is going on over at one of my favorite blogs oh, hello friend. There's just something about the texture and unique-ness of letterpress. It's so visually appealing, and the process is quite an art. If I didn't already have so many irons in the fire I could see myself taking this up as a hobby.

Hopefully my next few posts will be a little more interesting. I have ideas, but they all require pictures which I just don't have time for at the moment. (Photography doesn't come easy for this amateur.)

I'll wrap up this awfully wordy post with a beautiful peice of letterpress. Hopefully this visually relays why I love it.


Image credit: Raya Carlisle

Oh, by the way, I should mention that today marks the start of the silent auction to benefit Daylon. If you'd like a chance to bid on a Lynn David clutch go on over to Serving Pink Lemonade to get the details on how to do so. It's a great cause and there are a lot of beautiful items up for auction.

Pizza Made Over

Okay, I'll be the first one to admit that if you're craving a deep dish, stuffed crust, sausage-loaded pizza this version probably isn't for you. On the other hand, if you're a little more health-conscious or just feel like having a lighter version of that good old pizza pie every now and then, you might want to give this a try.

Before I go any further, I need to give credit where credit is due. My mom served this pizza for lunch last week for my sister and I. I'm absolutely in love with it...so thanks, mom!

You need:
1 thin pizza crust
tomato sauce (or pizza sauce...but tomato sauce works)
parmesan cheese
pepperoni
cucumber (sliced very thin)
baby spinach
italian seasonings and/or dried basil

Add toppings in whatever quantities suit your taste. Just be sure to add the sauce and cheese first.

Bon appetit!

Silent Auction for Daylon

Lynn David Handbag Co. is taking part in a silent auction to benefit little Daylon who suffers from Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa. To learn more about Daylon and his illness click here.

The silent auction will be April 27-29 over at Serving Pink Lemonade. Please visit the blog for silent auction details. All proceeds will go towards the expenses involved with the clinical trial Daylon will be taking part in. The Clutch -- Branches/White is the bag to be auctioned off. Click here to visit the Etsy listing for details.



Please note that this clutch will be made at the time of order, so please allow up to 2 weeks to receive it after the auction ends.

Thanks in advance for your generosity!

product development...always

Sometimes I wish I had an off button for that "dreamer" part of my brain. It's a part of my brain that never stops, keeping me up at night and distracting me at my "day" job. It's convenient when I need an excuse to take a break from housework...but then again, housework has found its way to the bottom of my priority list these days. It's a curse really. These gears that just don't stop turning. Or God's gift that keeps me fresh and motivated in the oversaturated purse making business. Regardless, it feels like a curse.

Which brings me to something I've been excited about...that truly has kept me up at night. I've been experimenting with fabric design in order to keep my bags truly original. The direction I'd like to move (think very long term) is towards nautical. Think sailing. Oceans. Yachts. Sailors. With Class. Think Nautica meets J. Crew. Or Tommy Hilfiger meets Ann Taylor. Very much my taste.

Anyway, I ordered my first sampling of fabric that I created on my computer. Just plain navy stripes. But it's a start. If anything, I wanted just to see how it all worked. Ordering the fabric, I mean. It turned out just exactly the way I wanted it.  I'm hoping to turn this into a cute pleated clutch soon, and I'll promise to take pictures. :)



Oh, by the way...some of you local to Bluffton, IN may be interested in a photographer who's just made her way into the blogging world. Go see my cousin Kristen's photography blog!

here, have some sunshine...

When Etsy's treasuries (a member-curated shopping gallery of handpicked items) falls below 333 lists, the floor opens up for anyone to create one. It's kind of an art of timing, but I finally was able to snag one! By "snag" I mean claiming a list, then browsing all of Etsy-land to find items that coordinate or have a similar theme. I'm feeling somewhat sunshiney today, so my theme is "Have some sunshine...". A lot of times the galleries you see on Etsy's front page come from these treasuries. I have my fingers crossed!

To view any of the featured items below click here.