{Day 5} Quality Time



...just a reminder. I am linking up with The Nester for her 31 Days challenge. If you would like to start at the beginning you can read THIS post here.

As I have said before I have a whole list of things that I want to get completed. Something that is always on my list that often gets pushed aside is quality time with my kids. Since school has started and my work has picked up we have not been able to spend enough time together. Today I went to my friend's Lia Sophia party and as I was walking out the door I told Katrina to put on her shoes and come with me. It was time for some much needed time together.

After a quick stop for something to drink we headed to Allison's. Katrina enjoyed looking and trying on all of the different pieces and pointing out which ones I should buy. She also had fun playing with some of the other kids while I enjoyed the adult time. We ended up staying for almost 6 hours (!)

While it may not seem like a big deal to some, it was a huge deal to her. She got her favorite drink, playtime, and some alone time with Mom. Both of us will be going to bed tonight with smiles on our faces. As my children get older I realize more and more that of all the projects I want to do nothing is more important than making sure that when they look back on their lives they feel like their childhood was complete.

{Day 3} Wreath



...just a reminder. I am linking up with The Nester for her 31 Days challenge. If you would like to start at the beginning you can read THIS post here.

Today was one of those days where my calander was empty when I woke up and it ended up being full. Ian and I made a Target run in the morning and then headed out to fix one of the soda machines we have at a local business. In the span of 10 minutes I received 4 calls complaining that the machine didn't work. Once we got there I was surrounded by annoyed thirsty customers. It was a quick fix and then we were on our way to Wal-Mart since I forgot to get diapers and wipes (which was the whole point of the Target trip). I proceeded to spend the rest of my day working with a customer on rebranding her photography business. I can't wait to get it all done and show you what we have come up with. It is clean and simple and absolutely perfect for her.

 

Tonight I ran over to another wonderful customer's house to finish up her car decal and chit chat. She is supposed to send me a picture of it in the morning so that I can share it with you all. Allison is not only a customer but a new friend. She owns Stylish Gals Boutique and is just starting up her Lia Sophia Jewelry business. She is having her first party on Saturday and I can't wait to mix and match the jewelry with the clothes.

 

It wasn't until I put the kids to bed and went over my to do list for tomorrow that I realized that I hadn't blogged or done anything to blog about. Luckily, I have projects all over to work on. I grabbed the closest bag to me and got to work.

(Excuse the bad picture, it is 10pm and my house is DARK)

 

 Katrina had asked for a Halloween themed Peeps wreath for her door and this is what I came up with. It literally took me less then 10 minutes to make. I obviously not a wreath maker but I know she is going to love it and I can at least say that I completed something today. That is one less project cluttering up my office.

 

 

-Lindsay



My Life Monday: Weekend Recap

Hi Everyone! It has been a crazy week around here. Last week I told you that my computer died and I finally replaced it. I forgot how long it takes to move everything off of one computer and put it on to another. I really like my new computer even if I feel completely uneducated on Windows 8. The whole start screen looking like a tablet is a little confusing. I was able to get a few orders completed and finish my St. Patrick's day wreath before I headed out to Santa Maria for some girl time.

 

 

As you can see I changed my wreath a little bit. I turned it around so that the bottom is now on top and moved the flowers all together. The "E" is just an unfinished from the local craft store covered in moss. I adhered the moss to the wood using a hot glue gun. The letter is being held on by a piece of twine that I tied around the whole thing and then covered with a little bit of moss to hide it.

I hate my wreath hanger but right now I do not have a better way to hang things on my door. The door itself is metal and the direct sun is on it several hours out of the day. I have used Command hooks and they just melt off. I have plans to convince my husband to let me drill holes in the door to screw in a decorative hook.

 

This is the newest listing headed for the shop. I am headed there after I finish this post to create the listing. It is a 12"x12" canvas hand painted navy blue, the wording is white and gold vinyl. I am REALLY pleased with how this turned out and plan on offering it in several sizes and colors. I am in the process of making it in 36"x36" for my living room.

 

(Photo taken by K on the front facing camera of my iPhone)

This girl and I spent the weekend in Santa Maria visiting my best friend from middle school who I hadn't seen in 13 years. It was a long 7 hour drive during rush hour traffic but totally worth it.

 

(Photo taken by K)

 This is Stefanie. She is an amazing photographer, friend, and person. I am so lucky I get to call her my friend.

 

First order of business was pedicures for all. I have crazy ticklish feet and was dying the whole time. After pedis we headed to San Luis Obispo for lunch and shopping. I was able to score some great things for my camera.   

 



Jim's Campus Camera II is a great shop that was having it's retirement sale. Everything was marked down with an additional 20% off.

 

(Photo by Stefanie Elizabeth Photography)

After lunch and shopping and a quick roadside photo shoot we headed back to Stefanie's house to hang out. We were supposed to go to a BBQ but K wasn't up for it. Instead we picked up a quick dinner at Olive Garden and went home to relax.

 

Sunday started out with brunch and a beautiful view. From brunch we headed down to the beach so that I could nap and Stefanie and K could play in the sand. After we satisfied K's 6 year old need to play in sand and water we loaded up and headed home.

 

Today has been spent getting caught up on laundry and emails.