09.30.06
Elvis and Billie
My two favorite artists
See them here.
09.29.06
I love the 80’s
Strikes Back. Ever see this show on VH1? Got sucked into it today while sewing- not a lot on daytime tv.
SO Funny. I was laughing so hard it was hard to sew.
09.28.06
New Fabric
New Fabric is up, check it out. And the cool corduroy for the interiors- perfect for fall/winter.
Some fun ones like this- paired with red cord
or this paired with cranberry or tan
See more here
09.26.06
Halloween
We love Halloween around here. We pulled out a few things over the weekend but we still have to get out the lights.
Plopped down my new mum bag and just had to snap a shot, it looked so good with the fall decorations.
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09.25.06
What does your house say about you?
I recently read an article about how your house is your autobiography. Is it chaotic, clean, colorful, simple? Whatever it is, it tells your story. Where you have been, what you like, your style.
A couple weeks ago I was at one of my good friends house helping her get ready for girls night. She pulled out some plates and said, “look how ugly these are. My mom bought them at the grocery store when I went to college and we still eat on them every night. When I got married I HAD to have the china so I didn’t get any regular dinner dishes and we have just used these.”
I took a look at the ugly brown dishes with a big floral mess in the center. I laughed and told her that I am just the opposite. I didn’t register for any china. It doesn’t fit my lifestyle. I had and will always have, big dogs. With big dog tails. Plus I am not the most graceful girl. Factor in three boys and you can see how china just doesn’t fit into the picture. Besides, it’s just not me. For things to survive in this house they must be practical, dishwasher safe, and fun.
So….. I got Fiesta Ware.
and we use it every day, for normal occasions, for special occasions. It is sturdy, colorful, and fun.
My friend looked at me and said, “yeah, I see that that about you, you are a fiesta ware kind of girl.” Just like she is a formal dinner party with the good china kind of girl.
What does your house say about you?
09.24.06
Scenes from a Sunday
A perfect fall day here in the midwest. Just got home from Austin’s football game, Chedder Cheese Chowder is on the stove. And here are some pictures from this afternoon.
Cole learning to ride a bike with training wheels
My sweet sweet Blakey man playing in his favorite spot- the sandbox with a million army men.
The 14 year old coyote dog
and last, my silly Coley man
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
09.22.06
Love these pictures!
I found these cool dog pictures today…
Cami Johnson at Old Yeller’s Revenge took these spectacular photos.
09.19.06
Calling in the troops
So I called my mom today and told her that I need her to come up tomorrow because Andy is going to NYC again for a couple days. She responds by telling me that she is coming up this weekend.
E- “that’s not good enough! (insert whine) I need help this week while Andy is gone, don’t you know last week I almost had to give the kids up for adoption??”
My mom- “Oh my poor babies! I’ll call you back after I talk to your dad”
He he he, I knew that would work. No way my dad won’t say, “Go help her, my Grandkids can’t be given up for adoption!”
See I love my mom to death. She just retired, this is her first year not teaching Special Ed, high school Special Ed at that. She has the patience of a Saint! She lets my nieces roller blade in her kitchen!
So anyway, not only will I have back-up with the kiddos, I am putting her to work cutting, ironing, interfacing.
Whew, help is good.
Loving Fall
After a hot weekend the cooler weather has rolled in. Long sleeve shirts and jeans. Love this time of year.
A new fall print arrived over the weekend
this bag has a super soft cranberry corduroy interior.
Getting excited about pumpkins and Halloween decorations. And getting my camera out a little more. Who can resist taking pictures of all the changing leaves?
So far two of my kids have decided on what their Halloween costumes will be. Cole wants to be Mario and Austin wants to be Darth Vader. Shouldn’t be too hard. Hopefully Blake picks something easy as well. I am not sewing any costumes this year!
09.18.06
So now when you go there to buy a book….
you can pick up an ElisaLou bag!
Got a call from Amazon today. When we walked in the house and played the message Austin said, “Mom! Even I know what Amazon is, you have to sell your bags there.
So I am considering it - waiting on more info.
