oh.. before i forget... i must share my new handmade holiday creations...

prior to this year we were a tree and a couple of lights pair, who were too tired from work and pretending to be 21 to do much else. last year we were due at any moment with ruby, so a tree didnt even go up. needless to say this year is a breath of fresh air....

ive been bit by the homemade holiday bug. in part because i want ruby to have so many memories she cant stand it...and because its so much fun to make them...

so here is what ive gotten to so far...

a wreath, 3 people stockings, and 4 critter stocking...with more to follow :)

...my how time keeps flying...
ive been so busy lately that i suddenly look around and its christmas time....my goodness.
well this past weekend was the Big Crafty in Asheville.. which was a wonderful time full of many a talent. i was super lucky to have a table beside a wonderful etsy shop... Flytrap. (http://www.etsy.com/shop/flytrap?ga_search_query=flytrap&ga_search_type=seller_usernames) its always so inspiring to go and see what others are making.. being surrounded by so many inspiring artisans.

leading up to the big crafty i went sewing mad...making about 33 new items in 3 days. which has led to what i believe is a pulled muscle along my sewing shoulder and a severely sore back... i just couldnt stop myself. so if anything i have a bunch of new things i will be posting, also ive discovered that i am getting older, and that possibly i need to really take up that long needed yoga that i keep talking about :)

in etsy shop news.. the bloom pins can now be bought in cheap-o batch orders... 3 for 35 or 5 for 50... and everything shipped domestically comes to you free... i love a deal. and if you love a deal too you should send me your email to sweetanddirtysemporium@hotmail.com and i can add your name to my mailing list of goodies. all of this is my new attempt to branch out in a greater fashion!

but i will leave it at this... ive got some dinner to make.. a pot of hot coffee to drink...and a husband and little lady to hang with. (with a fire burning to boot!)