I just love this time of year!
And this October promises many new and exciting things!
I have officially been done with work for a month now, and I thought you all might be wondering what I have been doing to stay busy. Well, there has been much relaxing, and plenty of naps! And of course we are still working on the nursery...we were a little stalled out there for a minute, because Dan was so busy, but we're starting to make some real progress, and I am so excited to finish it! Beyond that I have been finding fun projects and things to do around the house...such as...
...Sewing!
I am still such a beginner, but am loving the learning process!
(Thank you to my mother-in-law, who is teaching me a lot!)
Couch pillows made from upholstery and vintage fabrics.
Kitchen cafe' curtains made from vintage fabric and buttons that I got on Etsy!
I recently taught myself how to sew a blind hem stitch in order to hem Dan's suit pants...
I am also learning how to tailor shirts for my skinny man!
Here's a sneak peek at the crib bumper I'm making for the nursery...
...Crafting!
I've made a couple of wedding clips for brides I know.
And I made a custom headband for a friend's sister with vintage millinery flowers and feathers.
I created a new blog for my portfolio, and I'm planning on posting things in my Etsy shop at some point after Benjamin is born. Check it out at
pepperbluedesigns.blogspot.com
...Organizing!
I have been spending a lot of time in my happy place - our craft/art room. I have spent time cleaning and organizing to create a user friendly, and inspiring work space. I really do love how this room has come together, it's not perfect yet, but getting there. The biggest challenge (besides how to best utilize space) was how to incorporate both Dan and I in the room so that we both felt creative and happy sharing it!
Here's an informal tour!
So, what's to come? A wish list for my last few weeks of "freedom"...
-Pumpkins! I can't wait to decorate the front porch
-Gardening...well, I think my big belly and fat feet might prevent that, oh well...
-Cooking! This heat has been a deterrent, but as it cools down I can't wait for soups and squash and baked goods, yum!
-A trip to the library, I am seriously in need of a good book!
-Photographs...someone, please teach me how to do better point and shoot pics!
And of course, getting the house prepped, packing a hospital bag :) resting, cuddling the kitties, and naps!
I can't wait!
