June 29, 2008 link Remember those skirts I was making waaay back when? I finally finished one and took it for a test drive this weekend (hence the wrinkly-ness): Denim with an inverted pleat. I am sure some of you will recognize the pockets from Sew U. I got a very lovely complement from a waitress that had no vested interest in pandering to my vanity which made me feel awesome. I wasn't sure about the skirt because I normally don't wear skirts so I felt a little self-conscious in it. I have also completed a black linen tulip skirt which I will get pics of shortly. The brown corduroy has had it's zipper ripped out more times than I care to think about - but that's a story unto itself. I scored some fantastic picture frames from the front lawn of a neighbor last week. This neighbor likes to put junk on the front lawn with a "Free!" sign which to my amazement makes the junk disappear faster than a trip to the dump. Heavy wood frames just waiting for a shiny coat of paint. And some art of course. I want to put a mirror in the blue frame and paint it a glossy red-orange to hang in the almost completed hallway/entryway.

June 26, 2008 link How is it that even though I am getting eight hours of sleep I am soooo incredibley tired when I have to get up at 6.a.m? It ain't right. This weekend I am getting a rare treat in the form of a manicure/pedicure. I keep referring to the event as a "mani/pedi", because that's the hip thing to do, and Jeffery keeps going "a what"? I recently went through a nail polish phase researching, reading and finding a fantastic blog about nail polish - All Lacquered Up. I like that she has tested different based coats and top coats and takes pictures of nail colors so you can see what they look like. Her taste in nail polish colors are waaaay different than anything I would wear. All I want is the perfect opaque nude. But the thing I don't like about nail polish is that it's too fiddley and high-maintenance, I have to be in a specific mood to deal with it. Which is rare. I do have an almost empty bottle of Sonia Kasuk's Barely Nude, which sadly is no longer being made. Another blog I am seriously loving is Blogdorf Goodman. She also blogs about polish, but mainly it's a general make-up review blog and it's fantastic. Having a real job where I have to interact with real people has sparked an interest in my appearance in a way that I haven't had to worry about for a while. It's not just me and the cat anymore. I feel like I did when I was fourteen and was first allowed to wear makeup and you going through this phase of trying everything in order to find out who you are. Shine-free turquoise mascara anyone? All of these years not paying attention to my appearance has alerted me to the fact that I pretty much don't know what I am doing anymore. Finding out is kind of fun. It's blogs like those above, the fantastic Make Up Alley Forums, and of course, my absolute FAVORITE pod cast ever, Lipgloss and Laptops, helping me navigate through the waters guiding me to find my holy grail mascara.

June 18, 2008 link Just some nibbly bits..rocks!..and such... Crocheted rocks by Geninne and the tutorial by ressurection fern. Also seen in Geninne's photo is a felted rock. Here is a tutorial. Felted "stone" rug- this rocks..he he he. Scroll about halfway down into the comments to get the technique.

June 8, 2008 link Oh I was doing so good there for a while with the banners. June came upon me faster that I was ready for and I don't even have an idea for a banner let alone one completed. Oh well! I'll get one up as soon as I can. June 1st was my official two month anniversary of the new job and my poor bloggy is feeling it. I had such an abundance of free time before and now it seems like I have absolutely none! The good part is that I am getting to hone my CSS, actionscripting and InDesign skills which makes it all worthwhile. A co-worker gave me a TON of fantastic plants the other day which I am hoping to put in the ground soon. Everything from herbs to potatoes! I am quite excited. Pictures to come shortly! May-->