where oh where did summer go?

It seems like the days are flying by, like at a breathtaking speed.  But I am still trying to carve our a bit of time for my hobbies and business.  This weekend I am taking time to just breathe and work on my shop as well. A few weeks ago we went on a teeny tiny vacation..oh what fun!  We drove up to Cheyenne Wyoming for their festivities...what a blast!  While we were there, we were able to attend a concert...JOURNEY!  Can I say, I am a huge fan!  Anyone else out there?  I loved the 80's..so wish I could rock the ratted "Do"  Ok back to crafting...I have a few goodies that I have been working on....here's a pic of my handsome son and yours truly, I just love this young man!  He makes me so proud.!  :-)))

 What do you think of my Neapolitan fragranced soapies?  I really do want to take a bite :-)







And last but not least, a new fragrance for my sugar scrub line..this Pink Berry Mimosa is sweet with strawberry notes and a bit of mimosa for that extra special fizzy smell.  I so want to taste it! 

now where has the time gone?

Oh my gosh!  I can't believe that it has been about a month since I last posted.  Where oh where did the time go?  Last weekend I attended a Fiber Festival and had a booth set up as well.  It was so neat to see all of the hand spun fibers and folks.  Nicest people ever.

I have been working on a few goodies, mostly soapy goodies..here are a few pics.  These strawberry shaped soaps are soo yummy!  They smell like the freshest picked strawberry..oohh laa laaa must add them to my etsy shop.

 These popsicle soaps sold!  They were fragranced with mixed berry and sweet juicy lemon..really tasty.  :-)

 And of course I had to make lots of oatmeal luffa soaps..Pearberry to be exact...sweet and yet tary..mmmm mmmm delish!

It's Sunnnnnddddaaaayyy!

Well Hello hello!

Been awhile but I am finally getting into the routine of working, family and small business.  We have had one of the best weekends.  Yesterday we spent the morning tidying up..afraid to say but my bedroom was the worst.  Happy to share that it is all nice and organized..whew!  We also took our children swimming.  What joy!  They really are so very sweet, love love love spending time with them.  It was fantastic to splish splash in the pool..no worries, no phone calls, no interruptions.  It made me realize that I really need to refocus on my family..work sure has taken precedence over everything.  I really am going to make it a point to remember that work is work but family is well my Number 1 priority.  Thankfully I have the most amazing kiddos..they are so understanding and helpful as well as the hubby.

Now onto other fun things...remember I had shared that I had lost my camera?  Someone turned it in!  woohooo!  The hospital mailed it to me..photo chip and all.  What a relief!  here are a few pics of the last soapy goodies that I created. 

Working on adding them to my shop as we speak. They can be found here  Also have four new Body Sprtiz's in new fragrances..will share those just as soon as I take pics. 

Back to creating, have a great Sunday!

It's Saturday!

Top of the morning!  I have been a busy little bee.  Working on baby ghans to be exact.  I finished the pink one that I had showed awhile back.  However I lost my camera at the hospital where my sister had the babies. :-(  soo sad.  I wasn't as concerned about the camera even though it was fairly new...but the pictures.  I had about 600 of them..family vacations, Choir Concerts, reunions, weddings, outings with my family..Hoping and praying that someone will turn it in.

But onto another note, I have been working on baby ghans feverishly while I have been training.  The pink ghan went to a baby girl that was born with Spina Bifida and other health related issues.  My heart goes out to her parents and family.  May they find strength and courage. 

Above it the last picture I had, I believe I was working on the border. 
Here is another one that I whipped up this last week for an order..reminds me of sherbet..mmmm delicious and oh so soft and cuddly.

I am infatuated with this pattern and have started another baby ghan..they are wonderful to have in my stash as someone is always needing a gift or having a new arrival.  I have one blue ghan as well. Trying to prepare for the winter craft bazaars as they will be here before I know it.

Babies Babies!

Now where have I been now?  I bet you were wondering...well..I was greeting my new twin baby nieces!   They were born this Saturday June 16th and ohh soo precious and beautiful and lovely and just teeny tiny.  I fell instantly in love!  I begged, pleaded and cried,..I just wanted to bring them home with me.  But guess I will have to settle for being FAVORITE Auntie Lee.  Without further ado..here is a wonderful picture of them all dressed up for the ride home.

Birthday Sunday

Gooda evening friends!Been so busy that I can hardly breathe  but am slowly trying to remind myself to take a few minutes here and there to just relax.  With that being said, I have been trying to stockpile.  I am attending a sale this next weekend and want to make sure that I have lots of goodies.  Did finish the baby ghan this last week..Will post a pic of it tomorrow.  Here is what I worked on last weekend, listed them in my shop then replaced as they sold.  Aren't they just the cutest?  The soaps are glycerin with a bit of palm oil for softness...too sweet! Blueberry Pie, Cherrylicious, and Tangtastic...woohooo! 

Today is also my birthday-had a FantaStic Day with my family, I feel so loved, spoiled and grateful.  What a day!  Lunch, shopping, soaping, hanging out ...now to get myself ready for Monday.  hugs n squishes!

Happy SUNDAY

Hello hello!

Today is Sunday!  My ultimate favorite day of the week.  Time to get crackin on new projects, pack up the old and get ready for the week.

Last week was my first official week back to work..I work a seasonal job (about 6 months out of the year) it will definitely take time to get back into the swing of things but I am sure that I can do it?

I have a few soapy ideas floating around in my head, as soon as the family gets up and out of bed I will get to working.

Last week a friend of mine gave me a fantastic book called .  illy  can I just say that I am fascinated by this lil book?  Lots of yummy recipes for coffee any time of the day or night.  Oh my!  I can't wait to play!  Will let you know what coffee recipe I fall in love with.

Doesn't it just look delicious!  The Tarimisu coffee sounds decadent!  MMM MMMM  I am super happy.


What you may ask is in the background?  A new baby girl afghan that is in the works.  The pattern and tutorial can be found here  Thank you to my wonderful friends at Crochetville.  They inspire me to create time for a hobby that I so enjoy.

This is my new crochet hook..I love love love it!  I had it custom made from a wonderful lady on Etsy.  The thumbprint gives me sores, she was able to put the polymer clay over the entire thumb part.  Oh what a joy it is to use!  Here's her  shop  in case you want to check out her goodies, I so adore her.  Thank you Linda.

off for a bit of hook time.  Hugs n squishes!