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Working on some new coffee cuffs today! Fun new fabrics like burlap, denim, linen, and vintage flour sacks! Shop reopens Friday with all new pretties!

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Queen Bee Market!

Happy Saturday! I went down to Queen Bee Market in San Diego today to do some shopping! I got some pretty things too! A fun little hairclip from Olive Blue, a necklace and earrings from Funky Vintage Lovely, and a rosette bracelet from Allora Handmade. I'm in love. Happy Mother's day to me! What are you doing for Mother's Day?

Blessings,
Elizabeth

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Behind the scenes...

I've got my work cut out for me today...literally and figuratively! Stay tuned for a sneak peek of my new designs! Have a happy day!

Elizabeth

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We took a trip to IKEA today! Love their fabric!

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Keeping it real…

I have LOTS of sewing to do tonight so I’m doing it style with my AWESOME new slippers…gift from mom :)

Fun shop update tomorrow so stay tuned!! Have a great night!!!

Oh Happy Day {creative space reveal}

It took several days and lots of elbow grease but the office makeover is finished!

Here is what it looked like before…cluttered and messy.

And here it is now! Come on in and I’ll show you around!

I showed you all this area already, but in case you missed it…here is my revamped ironing station!

Next, I moved the desk, relocated my cutting matt, cleared off and painted the bulletin board, and made a few accessories for the desk!

Thanks so much to The Secret Stitch Club for sharing their tutorial for the cute little “Keep Calm and Sew On” printable! Love it! And see that little mug rug??? Those will be coming to the shop in the very near future!

I also made a new cover for my sewing machine! I will be guest posting the tutorial for this ruffley goodness on a fabulous blog in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more details on that!

Then I made a cover for my boring folding chair. I chose a sunny yellow vintage inspired fabric. I also made a cushion for my bum. Hours of sewing is hard on the tailbone :P

I painted this bulletin board to match the other one and I added some teeny tiny bunting. So cute! Thanks to Andrea from Knitty Bitties for this printable. Something I need to be reminded of everyday!

Here is the backside of my desk where I store all my stuff.

On this shelf, I store my fabric and works in progress.

My cutting matt and tools we relocated here, to the other half of our L-shaped office desk. It’s working out nicely. And in case you can’t tell…I am printable obsessed! Thanks to Kim at Yellow Songbird for this one!

This is the email checking desk. As I have mentioned previously…I blog from the couch due to laziness. Still working on getting a new chair. This one is GINOURMOUS.

Well that’s it. This is where I make all the pretty things for the shop! I hope you have enjoyed the tour!

Oh and make sure you stop by See Kate Sew today for my tutorial on the Conversation Heart Coasters!

Have a great day friends!

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Conversation heart coasters! I'll be guest posting at See Kate Sew on Tuesday to share the tutorial! Hope you'll stop by and check it out!

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We worked hard today cleaning and decluttering (see previous post)! Stay tuned for the full tour on Tuesday! Then I'll be starting a series on projects to beautify your creative space! Happy weekend friends :)

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This weekends project...begin to declutter, organize, and beautify the office. Don't shame me. I know it's bad. I'll keep you posted on the process!

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New item...the REVERSIBLE Coffee Cuff.
Canvas and ruffles on one side...designer fabric on the reverse!

Just in time for my One Year {Shopiversary} Sale!

Enjoy :)
-E

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I get to play with Amy Butler today!

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A few of my favorite things...I got a new sewing book! There are a bunch of projects in here I can't wait to try! And remember my giant yellow thimble? I finally figured out what to store in there! Zippers!

Have a happy day :)

Elizabeth

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Apparently I'm done working for the night. Lucy has decided to nap on my notebook.

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My first project of 2011. It's going to get lots of use in the coming year! I made it using the pattern in Last Minute Patchwork Gifts. Great book!

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My mom made me a table runner for Christmas. Fits the coffee table perfectly. I love it!

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Gift giving...Finished some pretty felt and knit Ruffley Blossoms for some lucky ladies!

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Took some time today to enjoy the rain! It's been raining since Thursday and the worst storm is still on the way! Kind of fun for us southern California folks! It actually feels like winter around here!

Here's my secret recipe for a happy boy...


...a pair of rain boots and the perfect puddle! Happy Tuesday friends :)

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I made a tiny shoe! One of several new items coming in January :)

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Trying out a new ruffle...you like? Faster and no pinning required. For the amount of ruffles I make, I think we have a winner :)

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I love our nativity. The reason for the season. Blessings :)

-E

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