Mid week whatever ~

Hey!  Finally something.  I''m all done moving and being sick and I'm ready to get this thing going again!  To be fair I've also been thoroughly enjoying the weather.  If you were here you would completely understand and forgive me for my extended absence.  I'm not sorry : 0 )

I did mention that I had an exciting project as well and that is finished and worn and I am excitedly awaiting some pictures to share.

I'm also currently working on some exciting things for myself and my sweet girl.  This month will be about just whatever I end up making because that's where I'm choosing to be this month : )

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freewillastrology

beautiful delirium? Yes please and thank you. 

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Here's to all the strong tender ladies out there.  Don't ever put yourself away.  It's what makes the world tolerable.

pinterest and stuff

Like I need another reason to love this place.  But here it is.  Reason 42 I effin love this place ~

Yes.....I took another picture in another bathroom.  Moving on. 

 I had the pleasure of going to this place again recently. Slow food right quick they say.  Well, it's yummy and I personally don't mind if that means it takes a little longer (which it doesn't really).  Thanks Homegrown for being part of a lovely evening. 

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myfm ~ I am pretty sure I've mentioned this one before, but it's lovely and also what's randomly escaping from my mouth today much to the assumed chagrin of the people sitting next to me at BattleCat.
anyway, enjoy ~ Emmylou - First Aid Kit

Stuff.

Well, hi.

You don't have a library card??? 

Hells no.
Seriously, just walk away.

pin silliness : D

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oooo but this one too since it's a month for dresses and all ~

True story.

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A slightly late this week shoutout from the freewill peoples, for no other reason that than it amuses me~

"There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm," wrote the novelist Willa Cather. According to my reading of the astrological omens, Taurus, you're in a phase of your cycle when storm-learning isn't your priority. The educational experiences you need most will unfold when you're exploring the mysteries of peace and serenity. In fact, I suspect that the deeper you relax, the more likely it is that you will attract life-changing teachings -- lessons that can transform your life for the better and fuel you for a long time. 

freewillastrology

hmmm.

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Reason 42 I effin love this place.  The "spontaneous community art program" has brightened my day once again.

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And now for something actually sewing related.  I am moving (yays!) and can't stop to make dresses (terrible) but here is a little something at least.  The being said please bear with me I need to get some things done including an exciting new project for a beautiful friend of mine (and yes there will be pictures it's gonna be awesome!) before I continue with a few more dresses and some exciting new goodies for next month.

Probably two years ago I was at a store moving sale and they had this roll of god awful upholstery fabric.  Just sitting there on the roll by itself it really looked terrible, but I work with kids and saw potential.  I asked and they were nice enough to donate it. *yays

The room I spend most of my time in at work is half covered by windows, like in this picture but times three.  I gravitate towards sunshine usually but the room is south facing and everyone would end up blinded for two hours or so every morning. 

They didn't end up as anything 'special' but with a little bit of green on the bottom it kind of looks like we have stained glass windows across the room with the sun coming up behind them. I may have found the only suitable use for this mess of colors, and I think they turned out pretty amazing. 

The point is - don't knock a piece of fabric/book/car/house/person by your initial reaction to what you can see.  It's much more fulfilling to see the potential in everything around you than to shut it out because it doesn't fit some culturally made description of what pretty/smart/respectful/classy/insert your own personal favorite adjective here is.  There is something beautiful in damn near everything if you're grounded enough to be open to the possibilities.

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myfm ~ Been in my head for a few days but it's catchy and I like it.  Safe and Sound from Capitol City

mid week randomness

Well, hello Wednesday.

Our Wednesday began at BattleCat Coffee Bar.  Pretty spiffy way to start a day.  I didn't make it there Sunday because I had to work ridiculously early for a Sunday and I was missing it so we made a not quick at all stop there.  Sweet girl becomes instant friends with anyone within 20 feet of the place and we end up chatting with some pretty nifty people.   

 

 

 

This however, is random story time.  Domo-kun and rabbit (he is holding his two arms out to hug Domo-kun and only has one leg because the other was crushed or something...) get together and hug and Domo accidentally bites rabbit on the head and something about a baseball game and pink blueberries and rocks. I have quite the little improv master.

 

Anyway, there actually are pink lemonade blueberries here.  Sweet girl made friends with the woman that designed and installed the beautiful new outside and she ended up showing her these awesome plants. 

 

They are quite tasty.  I wish a had a bunch I bet they would make beautiful jam. At my forever house perhaps : )

 

We (kiddo and I) also got to talking about clothes.  I asked her to draw me a picture of the dress she wants me to make for her.  Well...

 

 

Not octopi.  Although I can't see how she wouldn't like a dress covered in octopi.  Those are lovely flowers and three ginormous buttons.  I told her we may have to compromise on the buttons part but I think I can make it work : )

 

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Who says vandalism is only for uneducated vagrants?  I'm going to call it a free educational community art program : D  Can't rely on public schools to keep up on both grammar and(or?) art these days now can we.

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favorite pin right this second

 

Makenzie's Junk Drawer

because cake. and cash. and frikkin cake. Also, because I could totally see a number of people I know and love, including myself, doing this very thing.  because cake.  man...I'm totally going to have to make a cake and find a tree to eat it under now...

 

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Love it.  Of course I had to go look up that song.  Catchy little tune.  Piss in the wind I will not.



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myfm ~ Don't know how anything else could be stuck in my head after hearing that song.  But wait!  Pokey Lafarge takes over.  I got to see/hear him for the first time at MerleFest this year and I get to see him and his people again on Friday!  There is an article in the local paper this week about the guy ~ I like the way he thinks...

“People think, with me, that it’s a dress-up contest or a history project,” says dapper roots musician (and former, albeit briefly, Asheville resident) Pokey LaFarge. “I just choose to look nice. When I dress nice I feel good and hopefully that passes on to other people.”

mhmm. that.



Quick Fix ~ Call me

 

Someone gave me this shirt last year and I never used it because it was a big awkward shape and the sleeves were so wide - it really just looked ridiculous.  Growing up in England as I did though I really liked the design (there are floaty numbers on the back too) so I wanted to see if I could fix it up.  really all I did was cut a much wider neck and bring the sides in to make it a better shape with normal sleeves. 

Honestly it's not what I'm working on for today, but again yesterday I decided to chill with my girl on a rainbow blanket in my peaceful yard instead of finish my project.  One has to know their priorities.  Maybe maybe I will get home in time to finish up, but if not it's not the end of the world. 

Fun discovery this morning though.  My favorite coffee place BattleCat Coffee Bar just got an outdoor facelift which was unnecessary but awesome considering most people spend their time out here from the time the weather gets a few degrees above freezing.

priorities.  

quick myfm - stars - hold on when you get love
Oooo but getting in my car they announced the number one country song of all time...He Stopped Loving Her Today, by George Jones. I am Tyler's complete lack of surprise. Just don't see why it should come to that is all.

and now for something completely different.......mid week randomness

On the way to work …

sweet girl of mine - Mom, why don’t you like zombies?

me - …..Because…they’re…dangerous?

kiddo - Why are they dangerous?

me - All they do is try to eat people love.  But it’s okay because they’re just pretend.

kiddo - They’re pretend!?

me - …….yes?

kiddo - You mean…they’re not really in this world?

me -  no baby.  They’re really not in this world.  Just pretend. 

kiddo - oh……………..really??........So they just pretend eat your brains??

            …I’m going to go home and look them up on the computer. 

She doesn't really believe in santa but I've just shattered her world with the knowledge that zombies are in fact make believe.  May she never ask me about unicorns.

Pinterest again - because they keep asking

Reason 42 I love this place.  Random Ladybug landing while I'm chillin on one badass porch with amazing music from some lovely string playing ladies next door.  

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And because I didn't grab a paper yet here it is straight from the site~



I expect you will be called on to move fluidly between opposing camps or competing interests or different realities. Maybe you'll volunteer to serve as an arbiter between the crabby good guys and the righteous bad guys. Perhaps you'll try to decode one friend's quirky behavior so that another friend can understand it. You might have to interpret my horoscopes for people who think astrology is bunk. You may even have to be a mediator between your own heart and head, or explain the motivations of your past self to your future self. You can't be perfect, of course. There will be details lost in translation. But if you're as patient as a saint and as tricky as a crow, you'll succeed.
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Figures.  That seems to be what I've been doing for the past week already.  *sigh

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myfm~just one?  I don't think so.  I've been chilling to the Civil Wars a lot this week but while I've got this going tonight I guess it's Paramore.  Pretty much their whole album Brand New Eyes.  Thanks for getting me moving today Hayley and co.