When One Door Closes, Bolio Opens...

Unfortunately Christa at Esrtwhiles, who was selling some of my handmade items, has decided to close her shop and move on to other ventures. At first I was a little bummed, but not far from her shop I happened to stop into Bolio, a new boutique on Menasha's Main Street and it seemed like a perfect venue.

I contacted Bolio (see the absolutely gorgeous photo above) and on Saturday I dropped off some of my wallets and mini wallets to add to thier fabulous inventory.

Mixed Blessing

We are dreadfully slow at work, so I have the day off. While I don't like to have to take the day off under those circumstances, it does give me time to move the 50 (it seemed like a fine idea when I started cutting) mini-wallets I am working on in a forward direction.

Like I have said in the past, it is more fun to start than to actually finish a project, but darn it, I am going to get these all folded and snapped by Sunday!

Darn Knit {Anyway}

Aimee from the sweet new boutique, Darn Knit {Anyway} in Stillwater, MN , has invited me to sell some of my cute, fun and sassy little wallets. I just finished up a group and some are on there way to her and the ones in the picture posted here are going to be listed in my Etsy shop.

In addition to work by regional artists, Darn Knit {Anyway} carries a wide variety of fabric & yarn and if that isn't enough -  they will be offering classes on how to do all sorts of fun things with that fabric & yarn! 

Skelator Makes Me Giggle

Consignment Time!

Great clothes, fun vintage stuff and now... Little Wallets!

If you are in the Menasha area, stop in at erstwhiles and check out all of Christa's treasures.

Thank You Jim Koch...

There are people who will always dream about doing what they love, but never do because it is safer to stay where they are, but not Jim Koch of Sam Adams. I don't think I have ever been so inspired by a commercial.

Labor Day Weekend '09

A few weeks ago my husband and I decided to jet off to Seattle for an extended Labor Day weekend. My Aunt Sheri lives out there and I haven't been to her place in over 10 years. I have seen her since then as she comes to Wisconsin a couple of times a year, but for some reason I just haven't made my way out there.

We had a great time and we will hopefully not wait as long for a return visit.

The majestic Snoqualmie Falls

Space Needle

Shaun & Sheri try on hats at the Bumbershoot Art Market

25 cents a dance - $1 for a good dance and $5 will get you the best dance ever

Sheri admires some outdoor ornaments

We took in some fun music

Feliz Compleaños! (Happy Birthday to Us!)

Having a few brewskies and learning the origins of Red Hook at the brewery tour

Plates - who needs 'em - we enjoyed seafood at the Crab Pot 

Tasting and learning about tea in downtown Seattle.