blogging with sausage fingers.

dude...my fingers are so swollen today! This is insane and the feeling is indescribable. I'm typing with pork sausages right now. Are you picturing it? Funny, no?

My weekend flew by as usual. Two days just isn't enough. I'm sure back in the day weekends were meant for rest but as we progressed into dyi'ers, travelers, sport & hobby enthusiasts, weekends have turned into "do the things you wish you were doing during the work week."

I had the pleasure of photographing a couple for their maternity shoot. Drove an hour and 45 minutes outside of Anchorage all the way up a mountain but it was so worth it. Hatchers Pass was breathtaking and although the old gold mine was closed for the winter season we were still able to find spots to shoot. And there was snow! I was worried about that since my vehicle isn't winterized yet but luckily the roads were dry. I can't imagine driving all the way uphill on winding roads in the dead of winter. Scary. Here's just a few shots, I'll probably post more this week because I loved how they all came out.

 
 
 
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Day 8: Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like poop.

 I could easily name off a few girls who made my adolescent life hell but they mean nothing to me now. There really isn't a single person I could fit into this category though. I mean, there are of course those who give me difficulties and maybe cause me to have a bad day here and there. For example a grumpy coworker who likes to impart her misery on everyone else in the office because her life is so miserable. But no ones made my life hell. I would never let anyone make my life hell or even give them that kind of satisfaction. Not happening. I also don't allow anyone to treat me like poop. Again, you come across certain individuals that feel like they need to disrespect or be mean to some one for there own satisfaction but that's something I've learned to nip in the bud either by expressing my feelings to there face or dumping them as friends or acquaintances.

It took me awhile to get to this point in my life. It all became clear right around my 30th birthday. I just didn't care about those who brought on any type of negativity to my life and I tell you what...the load off my back got a whole hell of lot lighter. And as I get even older it gets easier to let these things go.

xot

girl appreciates friday.

..."the spider man is having me for dinner tonight"...
starting my morning right with a little Cure which is weird because I'm not the biggest Cure fan but I do love that particular song.
I'm going to indulge in a little pregnancy sob sesh and complain that my back is KILLING me. I want to be adjusted but I know that's a no no. My massage isn't until the end of month. Boo. Guess I'll have to rely on my man but it's just not the same as getting one from a licensed massage therapist.
My boobs itch.
I'm eating Jello with bananas and raspberries for breakfast.
Ok, sob sesh over.
Oh wait, one more thing to complain about....staff meeting this a.m.
OH how I do love a staff meeting.

Onto girl loves.

Stella's maternity look. LOVE. That's all I've been wearing these days. Camel and Gray.
(found Pretty Mommy)

 
Must. sit. down. the cuteness is overwhelming me.
(~>O<~)

 
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Day 7: Someone who has made your life worth living for.

Hands down, my husband who is my bff.
He came into my life the same month my mother left and if I didn't have him those first few years of dealing with huge family changes, I really don't know where I would be today.
Him, the star Varsity basketball player.
Me, a giggly JV basketball cheerleader.
I spotted him first. I made the first phone call which was made on one of those old Swatch dual phones. My bf at the time listened on the other end and commented on how deep his voice was.
He asked me "out" which was basically being boyfriend/girlfriend.
That was January 20th 1993.
We've been together ever since.
Our friendship has lasted all these years and continues to grow.
Don't get me wrong, we have our off days.
But all in all, it's been an amazing 17 years of growing up together, going through some really sh*tty times, revelling in the really good times and taking on everything in between.
Do I consider him my soul mate? I don't know..the idea sounds cheesy to me especially when you're 14 years old but I do believe we were meshed together by a higher power. 
We're like magnets. You try to pull them apart and they just stick right back to each other.
That's us.
xot
 

currents...two posts in one.

October 12, 2010
I spent a whole 3 days away from the computer and emails.
It was amazing and something I recommend for anyone who is or has been overwhelmed with life and everything in between.
Last Friday ended with a bang. A very non-welcoming bang. The kind of bang that sends you over the edge and makes you want to crawl into a hole. Drama is as drama does I say.
But I feel better after taking a few days for myself. No photo shoots, no editing..well, a little editing but only because I wanted to scrapbook. Finally started on the nursery which was taking down the shelving and spakling over the millions of holes. Paint will commence this Saturday. Not to worry. The man is taking care of it. I took 2 naps yesterday. Yes, 2 and it felt sooooo good.
Now I feel like I'm ready to take on the world again. Or partially. Maybe like the US and part of Europe.

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Day 6: Something you hope you never have to do.

This ones a toughie. My mind is drawing a blank at the moment.

October 13, 2010

 
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??listening: The Decemberist
eating: grapes
drinking: water
wearing: a cowl neck gray knit maternity dress, tights, boots. super comfy.  
feeling: hungry for lunch
weather: bright and sunny but cold
wanting: my old shoe size back
needing: a hair cut
thinking: about  a lot right now. my cup runeth over.
enjoying: assembling my baby shower invites on my lunch break.
wondering: if it's going to snow this weekend. hoping it doesn't snow this weekend, especially since I have to drive out to the valley for a photoshoot in my civic that it not yet equipped with studded tires.

Frost already. It's normal I suppose.
I thought long and hard about the day 6 truth. I don't really want to take so much time thinking about these truths. I'd like to just spit out the first thing that comes to mind but I can't always post those things here. Many of you have family who read your blogs, right? Well, that is why I'm going with my second choice for today's..er...yesterday's truth. And while I know a lot of you enjoy reading my deep hearted truths, I have to keep some of them light. Especially since I've succumbed to my pregnancy hormones as of late and cry at the drop of hat.

?Day 6: Something you hope you never have to do.

I hope that I never ever have to give a speech in public again. NEVER. I can teach a small class of 6-8 but I will never be able to walk up on a stage and give a speech. NEVER I tell you. I was humiliated at the age of 13 during a pageant. Yes, I was in a pageant. It was the first and the last and it was just a small pageant for the local Air Force. Miss Elmendorf. Oh god, it was horrible. The only thing I enjoyed was meeting an older group of teens who got me into a little trouble with my father. Nothing major but good times.

xot

girl looooooves friday.

Happy...well, not happy. Just comforting to know a lot of you can relate to my last truth. I personally feel good about it. It's hard to forgive. When you've been burned, you get a little bitter and you protect yourself so it doesn't happen again. But I'm learning that you can't always protect yourself, that heartbreak and disappointment are inevitable. LIfe.....a constant learning experience. :)

Onto girl loves.

This photos just cracks me up. (found on Maternal Lens)

oh yeah....bread. I do love a fresh loaf of crusty bread dipped in good olive oil with fresh cracked black pepper. (found on Snippet and Ink)

alternative toys for the little mr. (found on OhDeeDoh) 

 
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Day five: Something you hope to do in your life.

Too many things on the hope list.
Crossed off the biggest one in March when I found out on Good Friday that we were pregnant after several years of trying. Hope is a constant.
If I had to choose one now and one that is most important, it would have to be being the best parent I can possibly be to my son. Granted, there will be mistakes made. I will be a new mom and can only read so many books and take in so much advise from other moms. Again, it'll all be a learning experience. I can only hope that being an older mom will lend to my patience and understanding that I cannot control and do everything myself.

Happy Friday friends. Enjoy the holiday weekend! And if you're an Alaskan, don't spend you PFD all in one place!
xot 

Dare 170

I really like this weeks dare. Who of us hasn't taken a photo of where we're standing at the moment?
Take that photo and document it anyway you like.
Post it to the Dare's blog by the 17th of October and I'll choose the first 15 who complete the challenge for my swap.
Sorry, no international entries. Please remember that it's the first 15 who post a link to their page by the 19th.

digital elements used:
Paislee Press hello perfection sentiments.
Kitschy Digital woodgrain.
Splendid Finns masking tape.

DIY calendar from Paislee Press available today! I cannot wait to put my own spin on this beautiful calendar. 

xot

Currents

listening: The Weepies. I'm so loving the Weepies right now.
eating: just polished off a bowl of chicken & wild rice soup.
drinking: strawberry lemonade. I know, kind of weird lunch combo.
wearing: boots, gray skinny jeans, super soft flowy tee. (I seem to wear my gray skinnies on Wednesdays)
feeling: good.
weather: blue skies, cool air.
wanting: the cookie that's waiting for me to gobble.
needing: to get the nursery started!!
thinking: about my sc kit that should be arriving on my doorstep tomorrow.
enjoying: the season
wondering: why are some teenage girl so rude to pregnant women? wait...could be their rude to everyone. I just don't remember being that way myself when I was that age.

Said cookie is gone.
I've swapped my ice cream addiction for a cookie one. The Nordstroms cafe has the best buttery shortbread cookies. Kind of sad that I only go to Nordstroms for the cookies but it's not like I can fit into any of their clothes. :)

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Day 4: Something you need to forgive someone for.

This ones a no brainer for me. It's something I did a few months ago.
Some of you may know about my situation with my mom.
Here's a brief summary.
Mom leaves family heartbroken for a supposed better life far away from us.
Mom calls once in a blue moon the first year.
Mom stops calling.
Girl goes on with life and gets pregnant at 32.
Mom finally calls after 15 years of no communication.
Mom regrets not keeping in touch and wants to pick up where relationship left off.
Girl is confused and doesn't remember where relationship left off.
Girl is cautious with her heart but no longer wants to hold onto any ill will towards mom nor does she want her son to harbor these feelings.
Girl lets go and forgives because we all deserve forgiveness.
Now girl enjoys weekly convos with mom.
Girl does not expect anything more.
Girl has learned that expecting things from people only bring on disappointment.

 (polaroid sx 70, 600 film)

xot

truths continued.

 
(my little brother who's not so little anymore. :) winter '09)

Day 3: Something you have to forgive yourself for.

ooh. this one's a toughie. how do you answer such a question and not dig deep into your emotions?
also wondering if this is something I want to tackle first thing Monday morning.
why not.

I've been holding onto a certain guilt since I moved out of my parents house when I was 17. It was the summer before I started my senior year of high school. Without getting into too much detail, things were not good with my home life and the new situation my brother and I were put into. It was overwhelming for me and I didn't like the person I was becoming. So I left and moved in with Jeff who is now my husband. I don't feel guilty about leaving home. I held a job and supported myself while I finished my last year of high school. I have to say it was quite fun to be on my own.
What I feel guilty about was leaving my little brother to deal with the "new" and at the time, unwelcome circumstances. I feel like this put a wedge between us because we were so close before. Having my mom leave, then me. We're still close but I'll never get back those few years I was gone, trying to find myself. I want to forgive myself for that. If I wanted to be well mentally, I had to remove myself from that time and place. I cannot hold onto the guilt of leaving him there. I was still there for him. He would come to visit my crappy apartment and spent the night a few times. And he knows that I will always be there for him. He makes me laugh like no one else can. He's become such a great man and he's so good to his wife and kids.
I'm so proud of him. His daughter and I are extremely close and this time next year, he'll be babysitting my little man.
It's definitely time to let go and forgive myself.
I sigh a deep breath of relief and it's done.

xot

ps...Barb had a great idea about including a self portrait to go along with my truths. I'm going to adapt that and post a photo related to the day's truth. I wish I prepared a little more for this one and included a photo of us when we were younger but this will have to do.

a special announcement.

The new and improved Studio Calico blog! 
Lot's of give aways and a special promotion on the Studio Calico site.

girl loves friday.

(an oldie but goodie from last fall. taken with a lensbaby)
 
TGIF is all I can really say about today and happy first of October.
Plans for the weekend? I may or may not go to the Make it Alaskan arts and crafts festival.
Not sure if I'm up to walking around a huge arena but I'm hoping that there will actually be something cool this year other than items made for tourists.
A quick family photoshoot with my brother and his family. I didn't want to rent a lens so I'm hoping I can get away with using my 50 1.4. We'll see how it pans out.
Some scrapbooking, more purging, cleaning & redecorating.
The usual weekend stuff I suppose.

At 30 weeks, I'm feeling good but tired. I'm ready to take a nap just walking up the stairs.
My belly button is almost an outie.
My feet are not too bad but my hands have swelled a good amount. Rings will be left off for awhile.
I desperately need a massage.
Putting together baby shower invites.
Pre-registered at the hospital.
Trying to find the right pediatrician.
Dealing with other symptoms I will not divulge in this non-private post.

Onto girl loves.

This vimeo of Tara Whitney and her beautiful family. Watching this just melts my heart...not that I know her personally but this video of their photos gives me a sense of the love they share and the bond that they hold.

This photo project. I put this in my nursery project folder.

Josh's man quilt. ah Jamaica. love that girl.

Possible baby shower cupcakes. (Bakerella)

Getting a text from my father saying he's sitting in front of Dustin Hoffman on his flight to LA. He and his wife are on their way to Tahiti. Yes, Tahiti.

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Day 2: Something you love about yourself.

Now I didn't say I would do 30 consecutive days of Truths but I will do my very best. :)

I've been thinking about this one for a few days now. I really wasn't sure at first. My first response would be my Independence but I really can't do anything by myself anymore now that I'm carrying a child.
I have to say it's my faith.
I don't have a specific religion although I was baptized and grew up going to Korean Christian churches. I do not attend church weekly or ever really. But I've never given up on my beliefs or my faith in God.
I would normally stay clear of talks of religion and politics here but I don't find my faith to be a part of religion really. It's just something embedded in me. Not sure the kind of person I would be now if I didn't believe or trust that I'm being taking care of. I strongly believe we're given choices in the paths we take with a gentle nudge from the big guy. Looking back at the hard times I've dealt with, I wanted to put the blame on him and give up believing that he was with me. But I never did and now I can fully understand why I had to go through those times to get where I am today. It shaped me. Changed me. Made me the woman I am today.

Happy October first.
xot

currents and a new prompt.

listening: Bat for Lashes
eating: nothing at the moment.
drinking: hot chocolate from heavenly cup.
wearing: boots, skinnies and a black tee. nothing special.
feeling: tired. so. very. tired.
weather: i don't know, it's dark right now.
wanting: to not be here behind this desk.
needing: to get my house in order.
thinking: i can't wait for maternity leave.
enjoying: the thought of being off work during the holidays.
wondering: why I'm the one everyone comes to when something goes wrong here? shouldn't they go to the source? oh yeah, the source is unreliable.

I suppose it doesn't help anything when I gripe about work and not wanting to be here. Makes for a much longer day, no? I need a poster of Paul Rudd's smiling mug with the quote "enjoy the day" which comes from the movie Knocked Up. I vision that when my mood is down. It helps a bit.

My maternity shoot with R&P Photographywent very well, great I should say. They were fun to work with and very creative which I find extremely important in a photographer. Not necessarily the skills or what they've learned in school. If there's no creative vibe, it's not going to work for me. Sorry if you've seen these on my Facebook wall but I've got to post them here because I'm so in love. Jeff and I have never done a photoshoot before except for the ones we had done at Sears when we were teenagers. oh man, I'll have to dig those out and post them sometime. :)

You can see the rest of my photo session peeks here.

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I'm always on the look out for blog writing prompts. Currents was a good way to fill a random mid week spot. btw...want to know where I got the concept from? That song from Dashboard Confessionals...a slow current. I thought to myself, today's a slow current. Wait, what if I post all my currents that day. So there, now you know. And if you yourself do a currents list, hit me up. I'd love to read what's current in your part of the world.

I found another prompt or project to post here to the blog through Hope Never Dies which lead me to Girlvaughn.com. And I'm not sure  why I never include such blogs when I'm asked which blogs inspire me. Sure, visual blogs inspire me but I do love a well written blog just as much.
Here's the 411. Follow along if you'd like.

30 Days of Truths. Are you ready?

I'm going to go along with what Girlvaughn has listed but I may change a few here and there.

I'll go ahead and start today.

Day one: Something you hate about yourself.

hmph. hate a strong word but I'd be straight up lying if there wasn't something I disliked about myself. I have several actually, some I'm embarrassed to admit here but if we're talking truths, then the truth it will be.
I'm a straight up flake. I tend to commit myself to something, then back out at the last minute. I find it hard to commit to anything really. Jeff always wonders why we've lasted so long as he knows I bear this not so great quality. This goes for anything and everything. For instance, we've picked out a name for our boy but when people ask, I tell them I don't have one locked down because I'm afraid I'll hate it later. I'm tricking myself you see. If I don't commit, then I won't disappoint. I've gotten better at this. I now just flat out tell people no, I'm not attending to whatever function because I simply can't. And I've gotten much better at putting things down in my date book via Iphone so I'm not saying yes when I already have something planned.

So there it is.

xot.

Studio Calico Reveal.

 
Did you all get what you wanted last night? Hope so.
Here are my October layouts.

my favorite as of now. I can't get enough of that stamp. I wasn't sure what to make of those window pane chipboard pieces when I first saw them but as soon as I looked at them as just empty squares, it all came together for me.
 
finally made use of all my polaroids I had printed out for past layouts.

 
and a few promos....

 
 

 
 xot :)
 
 

girl loves friday.

 
xot

currents.

 
listening: The Smiths
eating: an apple
drinking: ice tea
wearing: boots, gray skinny jeans, white sweater, fave scarf
feeling: better
weather: looks promising
wanting: a bagel
needing: to get to work
thinking: how lucky I am
enjoying: saving money this week by bringing my own breakfast & lunch
wondering: what I'm going to wear for my maternity shoot this weekend

monday's post was such a downer. still can't pinpoint why exactly I was so irritable but I did go home and make chocolate chip cookies. that helped.

the latest Dare should be up sometime today. Jamaica sent a amazing array of papers for us to work with. my Wear mini is still a work a progress as you can see....
 
just need to add some journaling and it'll be done. I'll post more on it later.

I do have one more Studio Calico sneak, actually 2. the polaroid image above is part of a 2-page layout. yes, I actually completed a 2-pager. didn't flow like I wanted it too but the personal challenge was welcoming.

now I have to dote on a few things, one being an item that's currently in the Studio Calico shop. 
it's the American Crafts This to That tape runner. 
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT.
I recently ran out of the last refill of my old beloved tape runner from Glue Arts....I thought I loved this one until I used the AC runner. it handles beautifully and I highly recommend it. 
second item is a particular add on with a particular rubber stamp in Octobers line up. I've used it in the sneak above and in my Wear Dare. The add on is called En Plein Air.
I LOVE THIS STAMP.
and it's exclusive to this add on so be on it when the time comes to buy. 
last is the Mister Huey Warm Calico mist available at Two Peas and will be available in the SC shop soon. 
I LOVE THIS MIST.
it's an awesome shade of gray and I can't get enough of it. I also used it on the above sneak.

alrighty, that's my sales pitch for today. :) I hope you know that I would never endorse anything i didn't use and love. 

xot

"i'm kind of done with this conversation"

says girl who quickly feels bad but just as quickly doesn't.

i'm in a foul mood today.
not because it's monday.
not because i'm getting to the uncomfortable state of pregnant.
not for any one particular reason.
i just am.

the quote is how i ended a phone call with some one who will remain anonymous.
i'll most likely call anonymous back and apologize when i'm up for it which will be soon.

until then, i will continue on with my lunch break and i will leave off with some photos i took from my sunday stroll.

 

things that will make for a happier tomorrow.
**sleeping comfortably tonight.
**finishing up my WEAR dare.
**a warm chocolate chip cookie. wait, that would make this day a hell of a lot better.

dammit, i need a cookie.

xot

girl loves friday.

oh boy...what a morning so far. (work related)
days like this make me sooo thankful it's friday and that I will have 2 whole days away from here and in my own comfort zone. although home hasn't been too comforting with the whole downstairs torn to bits.
it's all good though. kitchen floors are done and the man is moving onto the living room/entry way.
i'm hoping by next weekend we'll be back to normal and I can start redecorating the walls to match our pretty, updated floors.
then it's time to move onto the nursery! can't wait to see the crib setup.

onto girl loves.

FALLLLLLLL everything.
the dark hair, sunglasses, orange scarf, beige turtleneck, denim skirt, pale legs and a well loved Louie V.
(satorialist) 

persimmons & porcelain inspo board via snippet & ink. may I add perfection?

I can see it now....me in an oversized, well-worn flannel shirt & Uggs scrapping in a sun-drenched room. I later sit by the water drinking in the calm scenery while my man chops wood for tonights fire. sigh. I want to be here right this very moment. (Tumblr)

hope you all enjoy and indulge in what's most comforting to you this weekend.
xot
 
 

currents.

listening: Bon Iver
eating: nothing
drinking: hot chocolate
wearing: new fall boots, black leggings, plaid shirt
feeling: restless, worried.
weather: thick fog
wanting: nothing
needing: nothing
thinking: about my glucose test I have to take this week.
enjoying: being busy at work, makes the day fly by.
wondering:will I have to give up carbs?

I can't stop thinking about the possibility of having gestational diabetes.
I'm told this is fairly common during pregnancy but is it really?
I'm already on a low sodium diet and now I have to worry about sugar and carbs?
And then I make the mistake of googling the symptoms and read about the side effects it may have on my boy.
Sucks.
But I may be worrying prematurely as I haven't taken the glucose test yet.
My baby is a big one. 3 lbs already, long legs and arms like his daddy. :)

The OctoberStudio Calico kit has become a fave of mine and by the looks of the other sneaks, a fave amongst the dt. Here are few sneaks.....

 
The stamps in the kitand add ons is enough to make my knees buckle. No joke. 
 
Vee and I are hosting theSC blog this week. Vee's got a little "Neutrals" challenge posted. You could win yourself a $5 SC gift card if you get your Neutrals layout posted to the SC gallery by Saturday! 
Here's my take: 
Head over to theSC blog for my quick tip and product review of the new Mister Huey. 
 
xot

like forever.

feels like I haven't blogged in ages. also feels like i haven't been up to date on current cyber events either.
it's nice to have a break from the internet but now i miss it and feel so out of the loop.
caught up on Flickr.
just now catching up on my fave blogs.
Tumblrs next. not that interested in Facebook.
and then emails.
why have emails become such a chore? i'm most likely to blame as i have a hard time keeping up. i should just respond right away, no?
maybe that'll go on my 2011 resolutions. maybe.

anyway, i'm here. catching up.
currents,a little preview of my impromptu senior session and some Studio Calico sneaks tomorrow.

xot

girl loves a beautiful fall friday.

**in my hotel room, eating my fave snack.

Holy smokes, what a week.
Just trying to play catch up with everything since returning from my quick trip to Bentonville, AR.
It went well for the most part except for the plump feet and long flight.
Glad to be back home, sleeping in my own bed, snuggled with my guys.
Jeff + Butters + Baby = better sleep
I woke up with my dog resting his head on my big ol' belly. The baby was kicking and I wondered if the pup could feel it. I'm also looking at the pup in a whole new light after reading Racing in the Rain. I haven't finished it yet but so far...it's really good. I've teared up several times already.

I've been away from my beloved google reader so I don't have any "girl loves" for you today.

Happy weekend folks. I'll be scrapping, eating, resting, and redecorating. Any big weekend plans for you?
xot

girl loves friday.

joy.
although I don't really get to enjoy the holiday weekend as I will be traveling to Arkensas for business.
i'm really not looking forward to the long plane ride but I've got my book and borrowing my coworker's Bose headphones. that should get me through the hard parts of traveling.
(thanks Deanna for the recommended read.)

girl loves:

Old school toys. (oh dee doh)

Cool shop name. (Garance Dore)
I've always wanted to own my own little flower shop. still do.
umm...yeah...girl loves cute kittens. even though girl is alergic to kittens. (artpixie)

**the chicken apple goat cheese salad I'm about to chow down on. 
**driving to get lunch with the window rolled down, enjoying the fall sun and breeze.
**peach freezes. delish.
**studio calico everything.

happy friday!
xot

currents.

 
listening: Jane's Addiction
eating: an apple
drinking: just finished my delicious hot chocolate
wearing: cargo pants/tee
feeling: ok
weather: cool, cloudy
wanting: another hot chocolate
needing: a good laugh
thinking: about how long it'll take jeff to complete the floors downstairs.
enjoying: the thought of having new floors downstairs. no more stinky old carpet!
wondering: why so many women are having thier babies early.

I am loving all the current dares I'm seeing from the past week! Be sure to check the dares blog to see if you are one of the lucky 15. If you see your name, be sure to email your address! Swap dares are due on the 21st!

Studio Calico is having a fabulous deal on they're nifty rub ons. TODAY ONLY. Please remember to enter the code at the time of checkout.
 

Paislee Press has released a new set of gallery frames.
Being the digi newbie I am, I have yet to figure out how to use them but like my other digi layouts, it's all about trial and error. Hopefully I have something up this weekend.

xot