Scout's Honor

Confession: I always wanted to be a girl scout. As a child everything they had to offer appealed to me; crafts,  camp fires, and cookies. My sister was a brownie scout and although it was an early and very apparent desire of mine, nothing ever came of it. I just held tight to the idea that I would probably be an awesome girl scout if need be.

So when a friend asked if Phia might want to join I had to admit that I had been waiting for the invite for a while. The girls in her troop are so sweet and spirited, and she is so excited for Friday night meetings. In December the girls were in a town parade and they marched holding a banner that I made for their troop. The banner got some sweet compliments and the girls looked so proud. Really made the appliqued lettering worth it.

I could go on, but I will just leave you with these scouting links.
souting on pinterest
Famous Scouts -
Something Funny- cookie commentary by John Mulaney

Love is in the Air

After more procrastination than I would like to admit to, I finally got my yudu up and running just in time to make some Valentine's day inspired prints.
I feel like any prior dawdling has been equalized since I knocked out some gifts for teachers and friends for the upcoming holiday in such non-last minute fashion. So unlike me, I know.

I am kind of into the fun yet polished take on Valentine's day kitsch, and have a couple in my shop if you are too.

Estate Sale Delights

I think there are some instances where it isn't bad to hoard. Some of my favorite things to collect are vintage tea towels, handkerchiefs, and laces.
Some are so nice they have been finding their way into some recent sewing projects.

If you lived in my 'hood...

...you would most likely be eating banana muffins right about now.

Phia would deliver them to your door with a little pat of Plugra sprinkled with sea salt. And since our muffin liners were somehow stretched out, there would probably be a papery creation to enjoy until real flowers are abound. 

Just a thought for anyone who might be relocating.