baby shower, birthday party, and bikram

what a FULL weekend i had! i managed to pack in some crafting and baking, the zoo walk, a baby shower, hot yoga, a little goodwill trip, farmer's market, a birthday party, a knitting lesson, a sewing lesson,and two dinners with friends. i got so much done! i don't have pictures of everything but here are a few highlights...

i made this letter for the baby nook as inspired by this wall...

 

most of the guests with the beautiful mama-to-be

excited parents!

FINALLY sewing that pillowcase dress for the pandi!  yes, i know it is no longer summer but the point is that i'm learning...

and it might be a little big but that just means she'll be able to wear it when it gets warmer again.  i'll post a picture of her wearing it soon!

thank you to Adeline for the sewing lesson!  and Norma for the knitting lesson (part 2 coming up later this week).  she's helping me make a beanie.  i also plan on posting some pictures of the other projects i've been working on for an earring display and necklace holder.  

is anyone working on anything they'd like to share?

fashion friday - modern & mad

inspired by the show Mad Men...

modern & mad by alohaneener featuring crystal earrings

letterpress

i think i've mentioned before that i love letterpress.  i created this fun little picture using this tutorial.  and i may be using it a little more often for some future projects...

bates nut farm

bates nut farm in valley center has the largest pumpkin patch in san diego county.  this past weekend we took Saraya there to pick out our pumpkins and check out the art fair.  there was also a petting zoo, food trucks, live music, horse carriage rides, tractor rides and more.  traffic was a bit ridiculous but once we got inside, the crowd wasn't bad at all.

a little unsure about her new ride...

is it okay to pet?

pat the bunny (great book)

so soft!

queen of the pumpkin patch!

i love that it looks like she's trying to push the wheelbarrow

tuesday's treasury - pumpkins please!

breast cancer awareness month

this october marks the 25th anniversary of national breast cancer awareness month.  except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among american women.  breast cancer awareness month is meant to educate people about the disease, risk factors, and treatment.  there are campaigns everywhere you look from the white house, to the NFL.  find an event near you like a 5K, or a fundraiser to support but most importantly, check yourself and have your loved ones check themselves too!

fashion friday - hot mustard

hot mustard by alohaneener featuring leather pants