616 days

So it's been a while. I wish I could say it's because I've been extremley busy writting bussiness plans and making crafts but in truth it's out of sheer laziness that I haven't posted in almost a week! I'll get the complaints out of the way first: why do Ipods seem to have a year expiry date, you'd think for the price you pay for those little suckers they'd be your best friend for life; and vechiles are just as unreliable and expensive. So now that the venting is out of the way...

So I've got a wedding, mother's day and house warming gift to concoct. I'm thinking homemade aprons and a jar of cookie ingredients for the last two but I'm still stumped on the wedding gift. I orignally planned to make a needle point of the two but ater much debate and ruined intials I've decided against it. Any suggestions?

As far as the bakery plans are going: I've been collecting some knick knacks and samples of how I'd like the store layed out and designed. A bookshelve is essential where I can house board games and classics side by side. I'm thinking of making the menu out of the periodic table. Pretty fancy if I can say so. Baking wise I've been devouring Martha Stewarts magazine as of lately. Thank god for libraries, hey?

I just got a parcel from my beloved aunt. This lady is fantastic. She's a walking inspiration. The care package consisted of an artist's journal and a craft book, plus an invitation to have a ladies retreat in July. So thoughtful. Her son is actually at the Coachella music festival as we speak. Lucky guy, hope he fills me in on all the festivities and recommends a few new music acts to check out. You can never have enough recommendatios, especially from reliable sources.

I have to start doing this on a more regular basis. Feels good to spread the joy...

Nifty Things of the past Week: Perfect weather, resulting in perfect bike rides, letter writting, finding a ceramic owl figurine at the local Sally Anne, getting cute messages on your answering machine from your seven year old cousin, and the movie Year of the Dog. Molly Shannon really did a phenomanol job and a total departer from her normal antics, Peter Saarsgard is stand out as ussual.

Look at this nifty idea. I need to start recording where I'm snatching these images from but who ever created this is one sassy lady. Just use left over fabric and drape them in embroidary rings. You can find those by the dozen for cheap at thirft stores anywhere. Knitting needles as seem to be in abundance too so If there is any knitters out there, your forewarned!