Some of my favorite things on Etsy.

Have you peeked into my favorites lately? I am hoping to win the lottery soon so I can buy one of everything for everyone I know.

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Gift Idea for Fathers Day

The new wine gift bags are in my shoppe! They make the perfect gift and can be used again and again. I made these using some great fabric samples, thanks Mary! I will be making more so check back again soon! You can gift wine, beer, and your homebrew in these awesome bags. Fill one with a fine microbrew and take it to you dad on father's day, trust me he will love it!

love,
~*michelle*~

Yes, we are this cute in real life.

Chicken eggs from the chicken coop.

Life on the farm can be tough but we enjoy it very much.

I made ten new bags this weekend!!! I put to use some interior design fabric samples I got from a family friend who passed them on to me. These bags turned out super cute and I will hopefully be able to share them with you in the next couple of days after a little photo session. Here is a sneak peak of just a couple of the bags to be posted at Danikai soon...

Where's Michelle?

I have been away from the creative corner of my house for too long! Who knew planning a wedding could take this much of a toll on me? dress, food, photographer, music, decor, invites, guests, favors, hair, shoes, tuxes, flowers, cakes...

...that list seems small in comparison to all the other stuff going on right now! I am also supposed to be blogging for my dad's company and planning a big move to San Diego and saving money and looking for a job and finding a place to live! (Breath Michelle, it will all be okay)

My goal is to get back on track with my bags this next weekend. I think this will let some creative juices flow and I will be able to clear my mind and start fresh again with the wedding. At least that's what I'm hoping.

Congrats to my sister who is days away from her first piece of real estate!!! WOO WOO!! I am so proud and a teensy bit jealous ;)

Has anyone else noticed all the gorgeous spring flowers blooming all around??? The sun has been shining and it is making me oh so excited for summer!

love,
~*michelle*~

EARTH DAY SPECIAL!!!

All tote bags and grocery totes are HALF OFF through Earth Day and beyond! I will be outta town so any orders purchased between April 19th and April 27th will be shipped as soon as I get back. If you mention my blog in the message to seller I will also send you a t-shirt bag. It's a bag made from a shirt! I need to make some room for fresh spring items; out with the old, in with the new. Plus, I know there are people out there still who use those yucky plastic or paper bags, that's a big NO NO on the earth friendly scale. Also, Momma's Day is coming up and momma's love cute things, just something to think about.

Help me help you help the earth.

love,
~*michelle*~

p.s. don't forget to check out my favorites from other etsy sellers

What to do, what to do.

I feel like I am stuck in la la land.

I have too many things going
around
and
around
in my head.


I am at a complete stand still with my creativity and it may only get worse.

ugh.

... after the rain ...

Hops and I took a short walk back into the forest to check out the creek after some crazy rain we just had here today and yesterday. The sun came out and it was so pretty I just had to get some shots. So if you've never visited here are some pictures in my yard.

... the bridge to the forest ...

... giants ...

... hops being cute ...

... hops, the forest dog ...

What a pretty day. I love cold sunny days mostly because you can where 10 layers of cuteness.

love,
~*michelle*~

Vintage Cotton Fabrics

I go through piles of fabric at thrift stores in search of vintage cotton fabrics. They are the softest and most beautiful fabrics to me and I finally started to use them. Today I made the cutest a-line skirt just in time for Spring which is, unfortunately, not quite here yet. As soon as I finish the waist I will post a picture and hopefully I will be able to list a couple on etsy.

love,
~*michelle*~

I really like tiny sewing machines

Tiny Drawstring Bags

Finally, I have stopped sewing long enough for a photo shoot. I am posting them right now! These little bags can be used for tiny little things! Sunglasses, make-up, gift wrap, jewelry, phone, camera, wallet, a deck of cards, lingerie, endless possiblilities. I have shiny satiny ones and vintage cotton ones all with draw string closure. Even more fabrics coming soon! As part of the Eco Etsy FREE & GREEN March Madness Promotion these are free with each purchase of $25 or more, I will send one of your choice.

Enjoy!

love, ~*michelle*~