Cotton Cupcakes

Today was a cleaning today. I cleaned and vacuumed my apartment from top to bottom. It is spotless. I even washed the kitchen floor and did my laundry. I also spent today sewing and cutting out patterns for hours. I ordered some fabric to use as a table cloth for my show on Sunday and I am really hoping it gets here in time.

I have been wearing skirts pretty much everyday and I found the best pattern with pockets today in my Built by Wendy book. I just need to buy some cotton fabric and a zipper tomorrow. I also get my new shoes in the mail today and they are so comfortable. These will be great when I start dog walking in a few days.

I found out about some business classes that are being taught by the urban craft uprising in May. I would really like to go to them and get all of my washington state tax information straightened out. If there is one aspect of owning a business that really gets me down it is managing my receipts and taking care of taxes. I hate everything about it. I would much rather be sewing.

Tomorrow I have plans to sew all morning, go out to lunch, sew so more, and maybe make some brownies. I have been craving chocolate lately. I’m also considering expanding my kitchen supplies so I can bake pies. I’m usually a cake person but lately I want to make an apple pie.

+ adorable dogs from Japan
+ old movies
+ clean slates

I really wish I could bake a pie. I am really in the mood for some homemade apple pie but I don’t own a rolling pie or flour for that matter. I  need to get more kitchen stuff.

I spent today going to the post office which took up way too much time. I’m really interested in finding a way around the 45 minute lines. I’ve tried going at different times of the day but it is always busy!

I also got some sewing done today and have started making some hand-outs for the show next week. I’m getting really excited about it. I ordered fabric for a table cloth today.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy today filled with appointments and errands but I’m hoping to get some fun stuff in there too. I really want to head down to the fabric store again and get a few more things I’m running low on. The fabric store closest to me is a huge warehouse type building filled with all kinds of fabrics and notions. Needless to say I absolutely love it and can’t wait to go back. I hope they restocked their magnets since I bought them all last time.

I’ve been sewing wristlets like crazy lately.

+ chocolate covered pretzels
+ leggings
+ comfortable shoes

I ate way too much strawberry frozen yogurt today, because it is beyond delicious. I spent most of my day sewing and now my back keeps making funny noises when I move. I went out today to do a little fabric shopping and to get new movies to watch. I’ve already made it through the first season of x files. I love the early 90′s outfits because nobody really looked good in those giant blazers.

My weekend has been pretty fun. I got a lot of work done for upcoming shows and designed some new stuff to get printed such as cotton cupcakes post it notes! Very exciting indeed. My Sunday plans are to go to a Japanese Craft gallery and to make a new fabric sign for my table. I hope the weather is nice tomorrow.

I made salsa the other night and some cookies. I have also been really into making things for the kitchen and home. I made some pot holders and coasters. This collage also shows the two Lotta Jansdotter books that I really really want. Thank goodness I have a job interview this week I’m terrible at resisting things. I also love that West Elm dresser but it is definitely out of the question cost wise.

I will be getting these post cards by her. I can’t resist. I mean they come in a wooden box.

+ staying up late
+ special offers
+ just about everything Scandinavian

I spent most of yesterday outside enjoying the weather. I walked around downtown and made a visit to Pike’s Market. I also shopped and browsed around some book stores. I had such a good time. I can’t wait until summer. I also got a part to my spinning wheel today that I had somehow lost during my move. I got my wheel back in working condition which makes me want to get back to spinning. A fiber store here in Seattle that sells Ashford wheels was kind enough to send me the parts. It really makes me want to take a ferry and go check out the store.

I have been sewing like crazy and have so many new items to update on the shop. I guess I will try and get that done tomorrow. I might attempt to get my Washington driver’s license if the line isn’t too long.

I was so proud that I cooked 2 meals today I thought I would photograph it. I made a cheese and egg breakfast sandwich on an onion bagel. For dinner I made a fancy toasted cheese on sourdough bread with a side of spice cake with cream cheese icing that I made the other day. Also a photo of my new quilt. I used a coupon on it. I love coupons!

+ my new sewing table

+ Top Design

+ movie marathons

Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon in bed resting because I am still trying to recover from being sick. I have always loved recipe cards and boxes so I decided to create some of my own. I also fixed up an old box which I’ll post a photo of later.

I also did a little shopping and picked up a larger box that comes with a card holder and some of Boygirlparty’s adorable recipe cards.

Now I just need to start cooking more.

+ strawberry oatmeal
+ snow
+ surprise gifts

+ milkshakes
+ vapor rub
+ sunny skies