Elizabethan Gardens - Manteo, NC

We just got back last week from our vacation to Duck, NC in the Outer Banks (OBX). We went to the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo while we were there. These are some of my favorite pictures we took while there.

Who doesn't love some Panic Grass?

All of us managed to get in this self taken shot!

My sweet happy Guinevere!

Pretty flowers there everywhere!

I just loved the center garden's fountain!

Some of my latest sewing projects...

Recently completed items for customers and myself... I'm also now sewing items for a super cool online boutique in Canada called Trendy Babies -- check them out -- www.trendybabies.ca

Reversible Bucket Hat for Trendy Babies

Other Side of Reversible Hat

Another Reversible Hat for Trendy Babies

Other side of hat

Recovered my Mom's (now ours) swing cushions

Ruffle Bloomers with Tulle for Trendy Babies

Appliqued Burp Cloth with Matching Bib for my Etsy Shop

Appliqued Bib for a friend's new baby

Gift set for a friend's baby:

Diaper Wipes Bag, Ceramic name plate hanger, Bib, Burp Cloth, Chenille Wipes, Car Seat Strap Covers and Loopy Tag Teether Toy

Shopping Cart Cover in Dino Dudes for Trendy Babies

Happy Easter!

Quilted List Pad Holders

Coming Soon...

just testing out the mobile blogging feature...

Slipcover for Guinevere

Moved Miss Guinevere to her bigger car seat today - and made her a slip cover for our Graco Comfortsport! One of my fav fabrics -- Park Slope for Free Spirit :)

Snow February 6, 2010

A Super Etsy Find!

Searching Etsy for "Conan Obrien" related handmade items I came across this fantastic poster! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=39306224

It's from Etsy Seller Charm Studio (see shop at http://charmstudio.etsy.com) . Her shop opened up this past September. I think that her shop is one of those rare Etsy finds that people just haven't stumbled upon yet... but once they do, they are so happy! Her other posters are also unique and very pretty... perfect for your homes, offices or even dorm rooms.

I ordered the Conan Obrien poster and I think it is just wonderful! It's simple, but dramatic. It's got Conan's outline against an orange background and a quote from his final show... It arrived quickly and in a sturdy poster tube. Wonderful experience and great shop! Go check her out!

The Metal Momma: Fresh Baby Review and Giveaway

I've been reviewed! Thanks to "The Metal Momma" for reviewing my diaper and wipes bag on her way cool blog! She's setting out to tell all us mommies out there about cool and useful products... and then she's hosting giveaways! Who doesn't love a giveaway? So I joined in and am giving away to someone who posts on her blog under the post of my review either a free mini diaper wipes bag or a set of strap covers! Head on over there now and enter! http://themetalmomma.blogspot.com/2010/01/vally-momma-boutique.html

While there I also entered her other contest about a wonderful baby food cookbook and food storage system... check it out here...

The Metal Momma: Fresh Baby Review and Giveaway

Dress for Nicole...

Made Nicole this dress the other day from Sandi Henderson's Pattern for a round apron dress! It's a super cute pattern -- I'll admit though the instructions weren't always the clearest to follow, but I did get it all figured out in the end. Other than a few misses on the instructions it was a great pattern! Here's a link to the pattern... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38896455&ref=sr_list_1&&ga_search_query=apron+dress+pattern&ga_search_type=supplies&ga_page=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

A Tutu for Nikki

Saw this great tutorial at the Tea Rose Home blog and just had to try it out for Nicole. The link to the tutorial is here... Tea Rose Home: Tutorial ~ Tutu ~

It's a simple no-sew (except for the elastic part) tutu that I think anyone could do! Here's how mine for Nicole turned out...

Miss Guinevere - my model!

Picture of my baby girl, Guinevere wearing one of my bibs at lunch the other day. :) Oh yeah, and she's also wearing a beard of green beans. :)

New Item ?? Maybe?

I need help deciding if this is an item that anyone would be interested in buying and if I should list it on Etsy. Also - any idea how much you would be willing to pay for an item like this? It's a photo album for carrying in your purse - will hold pictures a bit bigger than wallet size - so it'll hold decent size photos. It holds 10 photos and is made with designer cotton fabric and has clear vinyl windows for the photos to slide into. it has a velcro strap closure.

Thanks for helping me out -- PLEASE leave comments! If you help me out I can help you out later! (read: super discounts or freebies... ahem...)