Wow! The month is half way over. Time is flying. I think this post is a little late. Well at least later than I wanted it to be. Let me start off by saying that I’m excited for this year. I want to accomplish so much. Everything seems to be possible in January. So it’s time to harness this energy and do something! Big plans for 2008, include: No sugar in January Redesign blog (This might entail [...]

After the bustle from the holidays, I enjoy taking a few moments to reflect on the past year and the new year that lays before me. I feel motivated to tackle life even though there is nothing but gray skies outside. Personally, I’m OK with New Year’s resolutions or goals. I need direction. I need a beginning and an end. So with that thought, let’s look at what I did with last year’s goals. Do not eat any refined [...]

While I didn’t post my crafty doings in December, I did manage to steal of few moments to create a little holiday decor. Jenny from All Sorts posted a fun pattern for Elf Clogs. Now I couldn’t just make one set on clogs. I’m the proud of four pairs of Elf Clogs to decorate my mantle. I can’t wait to pull them out next year.

Yep. That’s right. I decided to start the year off right. I sewed. In fact it was one of the more relaxing days that I’ve had in a while. (Note to self: plan more relaxing sewing days in 2008.) I needed one more gift. Since this group of friends isn’t gathering until after the holidays, I actually had time to make a gift. So I present my Piping & Striping Shoulder Bag: More or less, I followed [...]