Good Mail.....

It couldn't have come at a better time. In the midst of a house full of sickies, I wandered out to grab a breath of fresh air and get the mail. I was so excited to see a package in the mail, but was surprised, because I wasn't expecting anything. I looked at the return address and saw my sweet sweet friend's name on it. I was pleasantly surprised to see 3 yards of yummy Park Slope fabric in the package! Be sure to check out her fabric shop, and get some of your own!

Thank you Miss J!! You truly brightened my day and my week:)

I've got to run and play catch up for a short time, but I know I owe you lots of pictures and that e-book I have been promising is almost ready!

TTYL

Mandy

The Rewards

As I sift through my orders and try to get through another day of juggling, I look at pictures like this of sweet little angels wearing the stuff I made!

It takes me back to before I knew much about turning my children into models, the internet boutique fashion world, my self-taught crash course in photography, HTML, templates, frames, graphic arts, sleepless nights, and predicting the next big thing.

Back to the blissful days when I used my sewing machine and my creative mind for the simple outlet of creativity that was so therapeutic to me. My true love of the creation and seeing sweet little people jumping, giggling, and dare I say it.... playing in the stuff I make.

This is why I do this, oh and of course, there are those sweet people that I have made friends with along the way that keep me comin' back for more.

Thanks to my customer, friends, and the sweet little children that are my true inspiration and my love for this business.

Friendship is a unique beauty...

Recently my friend Sarah posted on her blog about "Random acts of kindness". Not only did she list me, but she inspired me.

Sarah, I hope it's ok, I wanted to keep this going!

Life does sometimes leave you in a whirlwind, wondering what just happened. Life, doesn't wait for you to catch your breath, or approve of the way things are. Whether good or bad, it just happens, much of it is beyond our control, but there are some things that we can control.

I have recently experienced some things that made me take a step back and evaluate what is really important. One of the important things are friends.

Friends resemble these simple little "Bleeding Hearts" who are recognized for their unique beauty. Although these little flowers won't be stealing the spotlight at the garden show, nor will they be remembered for their size or popularity, they will be remembered for their ability to be beautiful just the way they are.

True friends are those who aren't trying to be someone they're not. They aren't tripping over themselves to get ahead of you. They aren't boasting their beauty. They are those who have separated themselves from the weeds by helping when they can, by being kind to others, but most of all, by being who they are and that is beautiful!

Thanks to those beautiful friends in my life...

Renee'

Sarah

Those who wish to remain anonymous (you know who you are)

My husband

My kids

My Mommy and Daddy

Jera, Michelle, and Lindsey

There are times in our life when we make an impression on a person without even trying or even knowing it for that matter. Treat others as if you are making that impression each and every time.

Thanks again Sarah for inspiring me to do something I have been meaning to do:)