From the Nest

to the land of apples and pears...

Summer fun and preparing for an upcoming trip to Oregon kept me busy this last week...
If only a suitcase and small bag were all I'm taking along. It's amazing how much stuff you have to bring cross-country with two little ones! Now, I just have to figure out how to keep them entertained...

And it's been so HOT...little Mina melts from the heat and I've been wrapping her curls into little pigtails. To dress them up I made some hair clips out of wool felt...

This little butterfly clip is hand stitched together with a small snap clip snuggled inside the felt.
And they make great accent pins for bags and camisoles...I just love dual purpose accessories!

I hope everyone is having a swell summer...
See you in a few weeks!

bunny girl...

Lately, I've been slowing down on the sewing. It's hard to coup oneself up in a studio when summer beckons outside...But, I did manage to make Greenley in her luscious peach bunny costume!

Have a wonderful day!!

paper dolls...

Our weekend in Vermont consisted of fresh mountain air, hiking, swimming and visiting farm animals. Armed with only a handful of crayons, a pen and small slips of paper, our nights were spent making these little girls with my daughter Mina. She refused to go to sleep until all the dollies were tucked into their own little beds-complete with bear and bunny wunny!

Greenley, Mina and Pepper...

I couldn't find a brown crayon in our stash, so Greenley's hair is orange.
I think she turned out pretty cute!

Mina chose the colors for their dresses and shoes...I am working on making another set to have available in the shop soon!

meet mike...

A new little bear named Mike.
He will be added to the shop on Monday at 11am (est) along with another doll or two, a bear and some small paintings from the kitchen series. We are leaving for a road trip with the girls to Vermont. I hope everyone has a safe and super fun 4th of July weekend!!

See you soon!

XX The shop update time has changed and will take place around 2pm today XX

a little friend...

My baby girl has a new little friend!
They love to dance in the car and play at the park...

His name is Gus...
I am working on a new design for a bear and this little guy is the first prototype. I'm sure you can imagine how many of these end up in the toybox! My girls would love to claim all the dolls and plush for their own...but I prefer to share them with the world!

Have a happy day!