hello, friends!

heaps of good things going on around here lately. this week has been FULL of accomplishment, and for that I am grateful. not so much in the 'craft/sewing' or 'cooking/baking' aspects, but in other areas which are very much needed. :) lots of work done to kicksclub (yes, please go look) and sybilludington (again, yes, go look). I do have a small collage of photos to share:



and guess who ate the last cookie. (*pst* it wasn't Ashley :)) and tonight I made more. yes. I have fallen in love with all things homemade. I thought I had already arrived there until I made homemade chocolate chip cookies again (it had been a while). shewboy. how could I ever eat that 'ready to bake' stuff?! I had intended to make pumpkin muffins this past week but alas, I did not get around to doing so. maybe tomorrow. then again, maybe not. :)

I suppose that's all for now. there is more to update on, always, but because I am not wanting to take the brain power to think and type what all those things are, I will now say goodbye. :)

xo!
Candice


p.s.
for those who were concerned as I was, Brooke is doing better. she posted another update on her myspace blog. please continue to keep her in your prayers tho. the girl works hard and gives so much. I just love her heart. :) thanks!

finished apron

so here is a picture of the finished "regency inspired" apron.



The straps look a little goofy because I was goofing off while she was taking the picture and they got messed up. Anyways this is the finished project and I am happy with it.

Happy Creating!
Ashley

a glimpse...

...into our little world. these are from late, late last night.

goodie basket full of mini books/albums, art journaling... etc.


headbands for friends


my first finished owl... he's a little wonky, yes, but I still heart him


mugs for hot milk w/ honey and cinnamon


cross stitched napkins


mug with hot milk - mmmmmm!


all of this plus music from Wild Sweet Orange and Aaron Espe. beautiful.


as for today, woah. lots going on around here. this is sort of a 'get away' for the moment, but as soon as I hit 'publish post' it's back to work. oh, I love life. :)

xo!
Candice



p.s.
ashsmash should be posting photo of her finished apron which equals totally cute. she's making me one that I'm going to wear as a 'jumper' rather than an apron. funfun.

go, now!

even if you can't actually buy anything, mosey on through Kelly McCaleb's etsy shop. oh, my. this gal's stuff is so, so, SO darling. she is such an inspiration to me -- I just adore her stuff! so, yes. take a look. you will be glad you did:
Kelly's etsy shop.

oh, and she has a lovely blog, too:
Kelly's blog.

xo!
Candice

goodtimes!

what's better than baking with a friend while sewing and listening to some beautiful music? ...I can't really think of anything. :) (these are from Thursday night)

oatmeal raisin. my FAVORITE ever.


another owl.


me. and Ashley throwing in gang signs.


the big pile of oatmeal cookies. (no raisin. I only make a few of those for myself because nobody else really like raisins.)


and the music, btw, was Christa Black and Tyler Burkum. total Autumn favorites!



today I'm working on ANOTHER owl. yeah, totally into the owls right now. he's similar to the one above, but has defined wings and his little feathers are in the center. he's 'my own', unlike the first one I did a few days ago. I'll share when I'm finished.

the rest of today will include [hopefully] a walk, more sewing, corn chowder and just a bit of housework. :) hope your Saturday is beautiful!

xo!
Candice