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November 2, 2008

Life seems to be slowing down to a more normal pace. I even got to take the time to make sure that Dusty was properly outfitted for Halloween. For the past two months he has changed his costume wish on me about once a week, but he finally settled on VAMPIRE. Not that he really…

A beautiful Bride

October 25, 2008

Sometimes it’s just great to take a break from the madness of production and deadlines to create something unique and beautiful for someone unique and beautiful. When a neighbour asked me to make a wedding hair piece for her beautiful daughter Caitlin, it turned out to be such a breath of fresh air for me.…

Getting a Grip

October 7, 2008

I’m still working on getting orders out, but I came to the realization that I also need to be a human being, so I have attempted to institute a work day for myself. I won’t pretend that I haven’t broken my eight hours of work per day rule, but it has made a difference. The…

The Insanity Continues

September 28, 2008

It’s been really hard to write lately because I’ve been so busy that I feel as though I’ve lost my short term memory. I’ve caught myself trying to make my coffee with a plate instead of a coffee filter. When I mean to turn the faucet on I turn the toothbrush. I wish I was…

a new obsession, straw braiding

August 24, 2008

You can tell I’m busy when the length between posts increases. I’m trying hard to not panic. I have seven stores due in 2 weeks, plus the etsy orders keep coming. I keep trying to remind myself that this a good problem to have. I work constantly. Anywhere I go I bring ribbon with me…

The Adventure Continues

August 6, 2008

It’s been just over three weeks since we arrived here in Nova Scotia. I’m still thrilled with the beauty and friendliness. Dusty continues to establish himself as a regular about town. He is particularly fond of the library these days. It’s a great place. They have no overdue fines. They also gave Dusty a little…

We’re finally here

July 27, 2008

We are alive and well and living in Lunenburg , Nova Scotia. It’s truly amazing when you put one foot in front of the other and then you finally get there. To start I should say that we are so happy here. It’s beyond beautiful. it’s great to be living by the ocean again and…

Nostalgia for the good old days

June 19, 2008

I have been sifting through tons of papers, old photos and documents because in three weeks we are moving to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Things sure get slowed down a lot when I have to pause to stare at the photos I come across. I keep finding photos of craft shows that I have done which…

Crazy Busy

June 6, 2008

The countdown to Nova Scotia has begun. Are we really doing this? How crazy busy can one person be? I have found a wonderful new sales rep in Toronto. I’m quite excited about expanding my line to more stores in Canada. I couldn’t figure out why my new canadian stores wanted their winter hats in…

Truly Amazing

May 25, 2008

There have been many truly amazing things going on this week. In the hat world I feel like a rock star. The orders just kept coming this week. Tony, my husband, would ask me in the morning if I sold any hats in my sleep. This is a dream come true for me. To be…