Look on the Bright Side

What is it with this time of year?  And why does all the suckiness get thrown at you all at once? The Universe will only give you as much as you can handle so I guess I can handle everything that is going on now?  I think so.  This week has basically been taken over by my ailing grandfather, emotionally distraught father in law living on my couch, and watching my mom grieve over her dying father (this one is the kicker).

SO!  I am making a list of everything good I am looking forward to this weekend.   

Friday drinks with Allison.  I have been going to the gym after work the past 3 days to relieve stress so I figure a night off is well deserved. 

Seeing my husband


Good god I sometimes forget how tall my husband is. I have three inch wedges on in this picture.  We have been really strong lately.  We worked through some hard stuff between us a week or so ago and it really has only made us grow closer.  I love looking at my husband knowing that he is my partner in this life. 

My sewing 101 class at Mama Said Sew on Saturday. 

I am getting better with my sewing machine but I am hoping that this intro to sewing class will help me on my way to becoming a master at sewing.  I got projects I need to make!

Warm(er) Weather! It is supposed to get almost to 60 both Saturday and Sunday. I could use a little sunshine happiness. Maybe I will even get to open up the windows!



Ladies Valentine Bruch at Rachel's awesome mountain house on Sunday.  Nothing is more theraputic and spending some quality time with my girlfriends.

Sewing and Such

If I had more time in my life I would spend it trying to figure out this mysterious sewing machine I have recently acquired.   I have made some grocery bags and a dress but the quality really isn't that great.  I was talking to my mom yesterday and realized that I had been threading it totally wrong.  So I signed up for a sewing 101 class from the cutest sewing shop here called Mama Said Sew.

Once I master this machine I have a giant list of projects I want to do

Interweave Asymmetrical Folds Skirt.  Too stinking cute.  I have visions of myself frolicking in this number in spring. 

Interweave Tulip Skirt.  I can totally see this in green or grey.  God knows I need more grey in my wardrobe...its pretty much all I wear.

Amy Butler Gum Drop Pillow

Spring Ruffle Top From Sew Mama Sew

Cloth Diapers from Sew Mama Sew.  I'm not pregnant but we are talking about starting to try later this year.  I might as well start now!