Wanta Sneak Peak????

It's of a few things that I have going on in the studio. Nothing totally complete, I think. May add a few things here and there, you know. When I get inspired, I seem to be REALLY inspired.


There are a few launches on Ebay coming up. The first starts on Monday and is the Boutique Rascals Easter launch.

Then on the 18th is Bowtique Playground's first launch: Snowpeople! I can't wait to see what the designers come up with. I have seen a few of things to come from another designer and let me just say, they are worth the wait!

The worst part is the little ones are sick with nasty coughs and so am I! Thanks to the long lasting cold spell that we are having here in the southeast, and I believe just about all over? Actually, the monkey started this all I think. He decided to be cool and walk around New Years Eve without a jacket. By the end of the night, he almost didn't have a voice. Yeah, I'll blame him.


So, leave a comment and tell me whatcha think. Tell me that I am crazy and should be in bed resting and not slaving in the studio. I dare ya. Actually, working, even in slo-mo, makes me feel a bit better. Now if I could just get the kids to quit screaming that they are tied up.......





That was really a joke. Maybe. Depends on if they keep on getting into the dish washer and taking out the knives.

Busy Working, on Sewing and on Myself

It's mind boggling to go through depression. What's more boggling is realizing that you are going through it all over again. Over all, it's been a slow process, but a few weeks ago seems to have put me over the top. Imagine: your husband has 21 day active training and is gone for most of the month busting his butt. His unit is about to mobilize to a war zone (not him though, but that will create it's own problems) and you have no idea how long he will be gone with them while they are in another state getting more prepared. The week that he is "home" but still going to work everyday, you find out that your aunt that is eight years younger than you, dies. All be it, she had been ill and near death for about 2 months, it's still a blow to you that is hard. But I realize what is going on and I am just taking things one day at a time. I actually laid down yesterday afternoon! Last night was also the first night in about five that I stayed up past midnight. I wasn't tired! I am not going to push myself anymore to be super woman. And I am going to hold my teen children accountable for helping out instead of just doing everything for them. Even the toddler and preschooler are going to help out. They love to help out.

So, for the last two weeks, I have been at home, trying to grieve my aunt's passing, keep up with four kids and run a sewing business.... I am happy to report that all the kids are alive. The house, although a mess, is still standing and thanks to a new roof, there are no leaks. The business is picking up and I am trying to get ready for two craft shows in the next two months.

Here are a few things that I have been working on. When I sew, it calms me, really. And taking the time to step away from the computer has been good too. I feel so out of it though. But hopefully October will hold some better things for me and business.

Here's to a better future and learning from the past!