Belt It

While I truly love making bags, I could go insane doing it for hours on end. I like a little variety every now and then. And it just so happens that I was on the verge of insanity today. So I decided to make a belt. Apparently insanity was already beginning to take over, because don't know the first thing about making belts...or even how I wanted it to look. Lucky for me I work best when I'm "winging it", and I don't think it turned out too badly. I don't know if I'd actually even wear this anywhere, but at least it was something different to do for a while. And I won't lie, it was fun. :)



On a different note, a few of you noticed my tweet the other day about the cooking class I went to at Williams-Sonoma. Let me tell you, it was fabulous! The theme was "Cooking from the Farmers' Market", based on the cookbook they sell in the store. I learned how to make things like arugula mint pesto, a strawberry dessert using greek yogurt, and many more amazing dishes. If you're interested in classes just call the Williams-Sonoma retail store closest to your area. They have lots of differently themed classes throughout the summer. I'll definately be going back. Speaking of going back, it's back to the sewing machine for me! Hope you all have an amazing holiday weekend!

Photo credit: Williams-Sonoma

yellow + grey

Summer means weddings, which automatically makes spring an insanely busy season of planning. I've been honored to work with several brides lately, and thought I'd feature my most recent custom work. My client chose beautiful greys and yellows for the bags she's giving her bridesmaids. I don't think they'll be disappointed. :)

Air Plants

Meet the newest additions to our ever-growing collection of houseplants. We have 13 now, to be exact. Not counting the steady stream of fresh cut blooms that grace the kitchen table this time of year.

These are air plants. And they are super black-thumb friendly. Seriously. No dirt required. You can even glue them to things. Mine happen to like their little box full of decorative stones and prefer a mist with a spray bottle every day or two. They also enjoy a good soak under the kitchen faucet every now and again, but I'm lazy and they're forgiving. We get along well.



Want some? Get them at Tortoise Loves Donkey.