Thank You Amoxicillin!

Fortunately, 'Sick Day #1' was really only awful for that first day. The doc ordered up some good 'ole amoxicillin and my sweet husband was able to take care of all the errands and the baby so I could stay in bed the whole day. I have to admit, I think it did just as much good for my soul to have a day where I was only allowed to be in bed as it was good for my health. Under normal circumstances (or even sick circumstances) I would never just lie in bed and watch movies and be completely and utterly unproductive. In regards to this circumstance, though, I don't think I could have done anything better for myself. Here's to a day off! And here's to a week later being totally back in the game!

Now that the Strep has been kicked, I absolutely have to focus on building up my inventory for the Crafter's Round-Up that is only, oh, 3 weeks away! Eek! I love being in a creative crunch, but the problem this time is that I really don't know when I'm going to be able to have time to sit down and make a considerable amount of jewelry. These are the days when I dream of having my own work space so that I can leave everything out mid-process and come back to it later. Ah well. I am just so thrilled to be getting a chance to showcase my wares! By the way, to all of you savvy readers, please let me know if you have any ideas for an inexpensive, but nice, way to make a banner for my booth. I could order one, but, truthfully, they're quite a bit more than I'd like to spend at this juncture. Any ideas for a good size, eye catching, and durable banner would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Until next time...

Sick Day #1

It's not too easy getting sick when there is an 8 month old to take care of, laundry to do, errands to run, and jewelry to make. Who really has time for being sick? Thankfully, my little guy is feeling much better, but I'm afraid his Strep claimed another casualty in our family... The Mama. The Papa, fortunately, was off work today so he has been able to run the errands and take care of the boy-o, however he cannot make jewelry for me and right now my head is pounding so hard that I can't focus well enough on all the small pieces to make new jewelry. Let's just hope that this amoxicillin kicks in quickly and I can be back on my feet by tomorrow. Even more, let's hope no one else gets this nasty thing called Strep.

Until next time...

*Did anyone notice my "Fiddler on the Roof" references above? It's hard to get some of my humor across when I'm only typing and not actually talking to you.

Flea Market

Hello All!

I hope everyone had a great Independence Day! I was fortunate enough to get to take a trip back home for a friends' wedding and spend the week with family and friends. It was wonderful! However, that means I haven't posted in a while so this is long overdue!

Now that I am back home in Chicago I've really got to buckle down and build up my inventory for The Crafter's Round-Up that is just around the corner. I am very excited about this show and very anxious to get some time to create! The last day of our trip in Arkansas my son came down with Strep Throat. Yuck! So, I suppose my create time will be in a few days when he's feeling better and needing a little less 'mommy time'.

While I was in Arkansas I got to go to my favorite place... The Flea Market! Honestly, it's my absolute favorite place to go because I just get lost in all of the stories of all the unique and interesting pieces! Here's a couch that I found that had the best shape to it and was the prettiest rusty-orange color! I can just imagine the room it must have sat in and the people who must have sat on it...

Then there was this bike which made me think of the hubby. I just picture a 12 year old little boy doing his paper route on it...

There was this great old register which was another reminder that I was born in the wrong generation. I wish I could have been the little girl walking down to the corner candy store to pick up a $.05 piece of chocolate and checking out at this register...

And finally these old skates. When I was a kid I had some like this, but they were plastic. Although the plastic was a heck of a lot lighter than the metal, you can't help but appreciate the 'sturdy'-factor of these...

A complete treasure trove! I'm excited to see how all of that translates into jewelry. I hope everyone has a great weekend and can find a flea market or antique store to go get lost in! Take some pictures and let me know how it goes!

Until next time...