For years I’ve liked purple. When ever I bought accessories, like water bottles, I’d select the purple one. Then for a few years purple fell off the radar at the stores. I guess it was no longer a current trend color. Well guess what? It’s back. Yea! This weekend I picked up a couple of purple accessories: gloves and a clasp wallet. The photo above contains various purple items that I found around the house. [...]

The whole thing came together rather easily. I used the Phoebe bag pattern by artsy-crafty babe. The pattern is definitely one of the better free patterns out there. I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase more of her patterns if the need arises. I’d only change one thing. I put the second half of the magnet snap 2″ down on the body. I think 1.25″ would be better. The tab crushes the top of the bag just [...]

The electrical work is done. Shopping is temporarily finished. It was time to sit back and relax for a moment. So I hit the fabric stash. I decided I needed a new handbag. Actually, I decided this a while ago. I spent much of my time this weekend looking for the perfect handbag this weekend. And I found NOTHING. Actually, nothing isn’t quite true. I found several Coach and Burbury bags that I wouldn’t mind [...]

For me, Black Friday is all about shopping with my mom, grandma, aunt, and cousins, a regular girls day. We avoid all the doorbuster sales and avoid the HUGE crowds by hitting the mall. We let my grandmother buy us a Christmas presents. She’s always willing to indulge our impulsive decisions. I love to watch her and a cousin look at purses. They love large purses that can carry everything including the kitchen sink. I’m [...]

I can’t imagine I’ll ever be hungry again. Yes, I know it’s not possible. None the less, I’m stuffed to the gills. For myself, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude. I live a life of privilege. I’m married to a man that loves me and wants to reach for his dreams. He inspires me to let go of my fears and jump. We live in a beautiful house that fulfills one [...]

I should say at least new to me. After getting my pie crust looking perfect with a nice ruffly edge, I followed the directions and put it in the freeze while I prepared the filling. Then when I cooked it, the edge stayed nice and ruffly. I can really see the difference on my pumpkin pies. I only had room in the freezer for one pie. I put the second one in the fridge. When [...]