OK. So, I have listened to Shelby way too much and she is beginning to rub off on me. I thought it was supposed to be the other way around? She was supposed to take after me? Anyway, she is really into "greener" things, recycling, organic food, blah blah blah....

Recently (strictly because of guilt) I started thinking about recycling, and reusing things I already have instead of storing them or throwing them away. After Tyler packed all of his things to move he had a stack of clothing rejects....things he said to throw out. Well, normally I would have just dropped them off at Goodwill, but truth is I bought the old jeans (from Abercrombie and Fitch, no less!) and the shirts.... I couldn't just throw them in the GW pile.....so I did what I do on any given day when I have an ounce of inspiration, I MADE HANDBAGS!!!!

Didn't they turn out cute? I love the one with the vertical stripes and the little flower pin, I am thinking it may be my next bag....I also love the medium sized denim.....the little tiny thing I made really just for display, but it's cute too---with the shirt pocket perfectly lined up on the outside of the bag...

So, I have a few "Green" bags....pretty cool, don't you think?

And for further enjoyment, what is a day without Sandra Dee:
I hope you all are having a great week! Maybe I will have another dose of creativity tomorrow!!
xoxo

Alligator Tears

Well, I have survived the weekend. And, I might add, I survived it without too much of a meltdown....Karl said I was going to have a heart attack----

Anyway, my sweet little tiny baby son, who is somehow almost 19 years old, moved out on Friday. My heart was broken. Although, I know it will be a good experience for him, and he is only 20 minutes away, it still makes me sad. On Friday evening, for the first time in my entire adult life, I had none of my children living at home. I was happy and excited for Tyler, but secretly (well, maybe not so secretly!!) sad for myself.

All 3 have grown up too fast, and so that leaves me with the question of "Now what?" While Jami, my sweet step-daughter is still living at home with us, she is looking for an apartment in St. Augustine. As for Hunter, he is here, but only half of the time. That leaves me and Karl and the three furry girls.....it will definitely be interesting!

As for the handbag business, maybe this is just the boost I need to get me jumpstarted into summer with some new designs. I know my website is in desperate need of updating, and that is such a daunting task to me!!! We'll see. I have signed on to participate in the Bostwick Blueberry Festival on Saturday the 22nd of May from 8am til 4pm......I still can't decide about the Blue Crab Festival....but will make the decision after next weekend.

Hope all is going well for each of you....hope you are looking forward to something wonderful over the summer.
Thanks for stopping by,