New Fabric, aka A Great Day in the Studio!!! :)

Nothing. And I do mean nothing. (Well, almost nothing!) thrills me more than new fabrics!!!!!!

So, today when I saw the famous brown delivery truck pull up outside the studio doors, my heart started beating fast! Finally my new fabrics were here. After 2 weeks of counting the days, they made their way all the way from New York City.

Actually, it was just some of the fabrics I am expecting, but some is better than none, and I am ready to go to work!

I snapped these 3 pictures and then immediately cut out 30 bags...I fully intend to have them completed by Wednesday's Open House. (Don't tell anyone, but I also plan to have matching checkbook covers, cosmetic bags, and even belts).

While I am here, let me say, for the longest time, I thought that Shelby & I (and occassionally Ashlie) were the only ones reading this blog---but last week I added the hit counter to it, and I am simply amazed how many readers I have, and readers from all over the planet. The hit counter allows me to see where the readers are. Hong Kong, Canada, London, Bangladesh. Bangladesh. Someone way over there has read my silly little blog from here in Bostwick. Small town, USA. Simply amazing. I am happy that you come to my little corner of the world and see what is going on or what is on my mind.

Here's to hoping you all have a very blessed weekend!
Laura

21

On Thursday, July 12, my middle daughter, Shelby, turned 21.
I can hardly believe that my sweet tiny little baby girl is all grown up. How did that happen? When did that happen?
To celebrate the occasion, Shel wanted to go to the "Outback Crab Shack". What a great evening we had. My whole family managed to be there---even my sweet little neice, Madison and her dad, my bratty little brother, Kevin. Take a look at the pictures----


Happy birthday, Shelby!!!
I love you!
xoxox
Mom

More Random Thoughts!

More Random thoughts....

I have been a little busy!

First let me say, I apologize for waiting over a month to log onto the blog. The long summer days have made me crazy!

We are having our Second Annual Open House at the Ravine Gardens State Park Conference Center, on Wednesday, July 25, from noon until 7pm. Please come by and see all our new bags. There are several new designs in the works, and 240 yards of NEW FABRIC is on its way!!! YAY!!!! So there will be plenty of new things, including the makeup bags and checkbook covers.

Over 400 bags will be on display. We also have a guest designer joining us, Nancy Vorasso. "Creations by Nance" makes the most amazing vintage-style aprons, as well as crayon bags (every child should have one!!!!) tea towels, golf towels, and much more! We look forward to seeing you there. If you would like me to send you a printed invitation, please go back to the website, and click on the "Contact Us" link, and send me your address....or just your email and we will send your an "E-vite"!!!

My little dogs are wonderful...Miss Ellie, the black one with the clown hat, she is a little snooty...I have no idea where she gets that from!!! She was not the least bit thrilled when I put the hat on her...she is way too sophisticated for that! Bessie, Moo as we call her--because she looks like a little milk cow--is a riot. She is our little country girl. Karl says she is his hunting dog. How funny is that, Mr. Macho has a weiner dog as his hunting dog!!! Don't tell him, but she really loves me best! Then there is Sandra Dee, the newest edition. She is wild. The picture of her on her Burberry bed with the camouflage blanket.....that suits her perfectly! She is the city girl, and the country girl all rolled up in one...kind of like me! :)

Then there are the Unfurry kids, they keep me busy as well! 2 high-school juniors in my house. There is NEVER a dull moment. There is also never a moment when at least 2 phone lines aren't being used, and the computer is occupied 24/7.

I am trying to get motivated to redecorate my studio. I have paint chips and fabric samples. That is as far as I have gotten. Of course, I am ready to redecorate my whole house....but that is way to overwhelming. I am thinking of hiring someone to come in and tell me what they think I should do. We have lived here for 5 years....and I love the way I decorated everything, but now I am ready for something different. I think. Karl said I could do whatever I wanted and he would help me anyway that he could, but he WILL NOT PAINT. Anyway, think I will just start with the studio and a Pottery Barn Catalogue, and I will be good to go!

I am hoping you all had a wonderful 4th of July! I am hoping all is well with each and everyone of you. Thank you for stopping by my tiny little corner of the world....

Have a great Sunday,

XO
Laura