This is where I am going today. I loved this place two years agao when I went regularly with my son's class when he was in sixth grade. Today I am going along with his class now that he is in eighth grade. Hoping it clears my mind.
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
What a Shot Wednesday - Thursday Edition
Happy for your feedback on this idea and/or which photo you'd like to see for sale in the shop, if you have an opinion.
As for other great shots to share today, I stumbled across this gorgeous autumn leaf photo by French photographer Kiki Plumier:
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| http://www.evasionk.be/ |
Kiki's photo reminds me a bit of this one I took in my office parking lot a while back but different. Water is a never ending source of great reflection photos. And now since this What a Shot Wednesday posting is actually happening on a Thursday (my girl needed great comfort from Mama for an upset stomach), ENJOY! And if you love my autumnal leaf reflection, it will be available in the shop again shortly in this section: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaPictureThis?section_id=13522786
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Mama Monday - A Day Behind
The good thing about Summer is all the fun there is to have and all the places to go. We have had a week at the Oregon Coast and this last weekend several days in Bend, Oregon. The problem is however, it throws you right off your normal schedule.
Of course all good things come to an end and so too will this summer. We still have a few more weeks but as happens every year, I know school is coming when I notice the first purple blooms on what I call the "Back to School" flower ... and look what's in bloom!
What fun have you still got planned?
Whatever it is, enjoy!
Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi (Sue)
I have lost my rhythm when it comes to blog posts -- working on getting it back. I hope you will be patient while I get back up to speed.
The good news about this weekend, besides having fun, was that I got some terrific images that I hope to turn into canvases some time soon. Although at this point they are behind Halloween signs, an order of cards and a wedding sign plus possibly a special custom order.
Here is a sampling of our Bend experience:
What fun have you still got planned?
Whatever it is, enjoy!
Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi (Sue)
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Self Improvement Saturday - 10 Things to Improve Your Life Right Now!
Saturdays always seem like a great day to get everything done, until of course I run out of time. Maybe if I was more organized or purposeful or made a list of "some" of the things that need to be done and commit to doing them before Sunday, maybe that would work.
Saturdays also seem like a perfect day to try to do better to improve on myself as it were. Now I just let you in on the fact that despite by best attempts, I pretty much never get everything that "should" get done on Saturday actually done - on Saturday (sometimes not even on Sunday). Knowing this, I am spending a few minutes searching the Internet for some ideas to help me (and you if you'd like) improve my life and my self -- well right away!
Here's a few of the things that I have found:
1. Have a set place where you ALWAYS put your keys (and your cell phone).
I hang my keys on a hook and use my cell phone as my alarm clock - it helps!
2. Leave work at work
I need to work on this one - no work email at home. I like to be helpful and efficient
at work but need to remember to safeguard my home time too.
3. Clean off your desk or work space.
Although it is often hard to find the time for those of us who weren't born with the
naturally fastidious and organized genes, finding a way to keep things clean and tidy
at your home and/or work space does make you feel better and work better too.
Every once in awhile, just take a few minutes and give it a try. There are some great ideas on the best ways to set up and organize your desk at Life Hacker.
4. Create a morning routine.
This is less important right now with Summer break upon us, but for my family it is
going to be imperative come fall if we want to be successful. We have a school year
routine in the mornings, just not a good one. I am committing to working on this bit-
by-bit to make improvements and a plan to implement when the time comes. Making
my meals the night before and showering then too would be major improvements.
5. Laugh more and often (and right now for no reason).
I just did it and you can too! I was afraid to laugh out loud as a teenager for fear my
laugh would be the funny thing. But these days, one of the benefits of gaining wisdom
with age... I laugh a lot more and a lot louder. Who cares what others think. I know
laughing (as long as it isn't at some one's expense) is a great thing to do! Great article
on the importance of humor here by Dr. Terry Gordon.
6. Keep on dreaming.
I have been in the same job for over 11 years now and I enjoy it but I also enjoy and
feel revitalized by my dream of having my own business creating and selling my photo
art. I think it is the thing that is truly making me happy and feeling alive these days.
You can still live the life you are living but have some dreams to reach for too!
7. Stay connected.
Saturdays also seem like a perfect day to try to do better to improve on myself as it were. Now I just let you in on the fact that despite by best attempts, I pretty much never get everything that "should" get done on Saturday actually done - on Saturday (sometimes not even on Sunday). Knowing this, I am spending a few minutes searching the Internet for some ideas to help me (and you if you'd like) improve my life and my self -- well right away!
Here's a few of the things that I have found:
Things to Improve Your Life Right Now!
1. Have a set place where you ALWAYS put your keys (and your cell phone).
I hang my keys on a hook and use my cell phone as my alarm clock - it helps!
2. Leave work at work
I need to work on this one - no work email at home. I like to be helpful and efficient
at work but need to remember to safeguard my home time too.
3. Clean off your desk or work space.
Although it is often hard to find the time for those of us who weren't born with the
naturally fastidious and organized genes, finding a way to keep things clean and tidy
at your home and/or work space does make you feel better and work better too.
Every once in awhile, just take a few minutes and give it a try. There are some great ideas on the best ways to set up and organize your desk at Life Hacker.
4. Create a morning routine.
This is less important right now with Summer break upon us, but for my family it is
going to be imperative come fall if we want to be successful. We have a school year
routine in the mornings, just not a good one. I am committing to working on this bit-
by-bit to make improvements and a plan to implement when the time comes. Making
my meals the night before and showering then too would be major improvements.
5. Laugh more and often (and right now for no reason).
I just did it and you can too! I was afraid to laugh out loud as a teenager for fear my
laugh would be the funny thing. But these days, one of the benefits of gaining wisdom
with age... I laugh a lot more and a lot louder. Who cares what others think. I know
laughing (as long as it isn't at some one's expense) is a great thing to do! Great article
on the importance of humor here by Dr. Terry Gordon.
6. Keep on dreaming.
I have been in the same job for over 11 years now and I enjoy it but I also enjoy and
feel revitalized by my dream of having my own business creating and selling my photo
art. I think it is the thing that is truly making me happy and feeling alive these days.
You can still live the life you are living but have some dreams to reach for too!
7. Stay connected.
Whether you are partial to phone calls or emails, hand written letters, note cards
or social networking -- find and remember the people you care about. It is easy to
brighten your day and someone elses by picking up the phone or sending a card to let
them know you are thinking about them in the mail.
brighten your day and someone elses by picking up the phone or sending a card to let
them know you are thinking about them in the mail.
8. Hug someone - often.
I hug my kids regularly throughout the day and plan to continue doing so until they just
won't allow it. I admit my hubby and I used to hug at the end of the work day with a
special lift me off the ground kinda hug. Just now thinking we should get back to it.
9. Single-task once in awhile.
Take the time to slow down and really concentrate on whatever task is at hand every
so often. Really focus on washing those dishes, or mowing that grass. Get into the
rhythm of what you are doing and stay purposefully focused. You don't have to multi-
task all the time.
10. Try to embrace yourself as you are as well as how you wish to be.
Do whatever helps you to love yourself. It is important for you and for those around
you too. And you don't have to accept that you will always be just as you are. You
can also embrace that you are a work of art that is evolving and ever changing.
Mama Zuzi
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Self-Improvement Saturday - Summer Sanity?
Today is the first Saturday after the last day of school for the year. Today there were parental trips to the store and Home Depot for home improvement projects, there was some cleaning and I updated the back deck furniture a bit.
My self-improvement Saturday is looking for and preparing to try out a few ideas for keeping my sanity (and maybe theirs) during the dog days of summer.
The kids spent the majority of their day on Minecraft. Trust me it won't be this way for long. Tomorrow is Father's Day and we have a few things planned. Then starting on Monday, they will have their summer nanny for 5 hours a day and they are not allowed any computers during her time with them.
My self-improvement Saturday is looking for and preparing to try out a few ideas for keeping my sanity (and maybe theirs) during the dog days of summer.
The Peaceful Mom (at http://www.thepeacefulmom.com) offers up a Summer Sanity Daily Planner to keep track of daily activities such as personal care, daily duties (chores), enrichment (say what?) and entertainment.
Over at Simple Mom's blog, she has a list of 200+ summertime activities for bored kids. I may be referring to this (or print it out and post it on the fridge) often. Check out the list: http://thesimplemom.com/2007/05/27/200-summertime-ideas-for-bored-kids/. A few of the suggestions include:
write in your journal- find an ant colony and spill some food and watch what happens
- play charades
- make up a story by drawing pictures
- draw a cartoon strip
- make a map of your bedroom, house or neighborhood
- call a friend
- cut pictures from old magazines and write a story*** and don't forget taking photos & crafting ***Last but not least is the idea of giving your kids a daily checklist (similar to the first idea but different).I may not be Catholic, or anywhere near it, but over on the Catholic Mom blog, Jennifer Fitz has some thoughts and suggestions on allowing for screen time but within a reasonable schedule, including things that also need to get done and other activities as well.
Since screen time, particularly computer use, is an issue in our home, I am thinking of trying something similar. First I need to see just when the kids wake up on their own in the next week or so. I have to make sure I am ready to go to work by 10:00 a.m. 4 days a week. I want to plan some fun family activities on my days off. I want to add a couple of daily chores to the kids weekly ones. I would like to have my own version of a sanity schedule in place by a week from today ...
and somewhere in this schedule I hope to have time to do my Etsy activities and some down time too. Right now that down time includes watching "New Tricks".Wishing you a sane and wonderful summer!Ciao for now,Mama Zuzi
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Thankful Thursday - The End of School
It is Thursday and there is just one day left of this school year. Amazing.
Today I am thankful for all the teacher's and school personnel who help my children and honestly all children every day -- to learn, to grow, to become who they are meant to be.
And in that spirit, I am going to share my process in making yesterday's wonderful tutorial which I am making for my kids' teachers and the school secretaries.
Thanks again to Design Mom for the terrific idea and tutorial which you can find here:
And now without further ado, is my version (it was fun):
1. Printed out the templates
2. I colored mine.
3. Cut 'em out.
4. Score & fold where indicated.
5. I glued the side tab first.
6. I used the glue bottle to hold the bottom tabs together when I glued them.
7. Fill with goodies.
8. Ready for gifting on the last day of school!
Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Tutorial Tuesday - Cute!
To be honest, I was trying to think of a tutorial and there are a few I could do but I just didn't have enough time today. When I got home from work and picking up the kids, I went into the shop and finished this wedding sign! I also paid bills and did a craft run at Joann's. I got some more white paint, ribbon, this fun "something blue" wedding backdrop fabric and some fun Steam Punk letters for experimenting.
Gosh knows I only have 3 more days to get it done and delivered to school teachers and administrators, but I can sure try! Don't you love it... so cute:
And speaking of cute, I just hare to share the most adorable pictures sent to me today by the Mama of two of my favorite customer (and a favorite customer herself), Ruth and Quinn! They look SO happy with their door signs -- it makes me happy! Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi
Monday, June 10, 2013
Mama Monday
It's Mama Monday. It is the last Monday of my daughter's 4th and my son's 7th grade years which is so very hard to believe but oh so true.
I have to say that I am ready for the last Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to be done and gone. I am ready for the kids to be out of school. I can't handle one more request for donations, one more field study form to be signed, one more item to be brought to school or one more reminder for my kids to do their danged homework. Here's what I have to say about this school year... I'm d - o - n - e DONE!
Today I had to have a meeting with my son's math teacher and we came up with a plan for him to study just 2 hours a week this summer (with 3 weeks off) just to get him up to snuff in time for 8th grade math this fall. But despite being nice for the teachers (albeit completely not engaged), as soon as we left school he said pretty much, "despite whatever I said in there 'No!'" I realize it is frustrating to try harder and do better and for it not to be enough but life is life and it isn't always free time and roses all summer long.
I'm not really dealing with it today however. I'm saving that for another day after school is out.
Then there is my daughter who has begun to push her homework closer and closer to her bedtime and I can't stand it. Again, despite grumbling at her quite a bit tonight, I'm done with it. Things are gonna evolve over the summer and we are doing things differently come fall.
As far as my shop, I'm excited to finish up my first wedding sign ... which only needs a trip to the craft store for some appropriate ribbon to be complete!
And now this Mama has to go and attempt to figure out what we are gonna do for Father's Day this weekend.
Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi
Today I had to have a meeting with my son's math teacher and we came up with a plan for him to study just 2 hours a week this summer (with 3 weeks off) just to get him up to snuff in time for 8th grade math this fall. But despite being nice for the teachers (albeit completely not engaged), as soon as we left school he said pretty much, "despite whatever I said in there 'No!'" I realize it is frustrating to try harder and do better and for it not to be enough but life is life and it isn't always free time and roses all summer long. I'm not really dealing with it today however. I'm saving that for another day after school is out.
Then there is my daughter who has begun to push her homework closer and closer to her bedtime and I can't stand it. Again, despite grumbling at her quite a bit tonight, I'm done with it. Things are gonna evolve over the summer and we are doing things differently come fall.
As far as my shop, I'm excited to finish up my first wedding sign ... which only needs a trip to the craft store for some appropriate ribbon to be complete! And now this Mama has to go and attempt to figure out what we are gonna do for Father's Day this weekend.
Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Missed Mama Monday
OK so I missed Mama Monday. I had my reasons. But I'm making up for it now. AND there will be a Tutorial Tuesday today (Tuesday) -- just a tad bit later today.
So yesterday was Mama Monday. Getting the kids ready and myself, making some breakfast and doing our routine when suddenly my daughter says, "Mom! Today is the Astoria Trip!" It doesn't sink in at first. In a few beats however, we both realize that she was supposed to be at school on a bus AN HOUR AGO! Has anyone else read the Mama End of Year Rant that has been all over the internet!? This is one of those moments. "... you expect me on June 3rd to get my kid to school an hour early and on a Monday no less after the weekend and with NO REMINDER! Ain't gonna happen! Oy. In May maybe or October, but not in June!"
For those of you who haven't read the rant, here it is: Worst End of School Year Mom Ever. It is definitely worth a read!
Back at our house, it is just a good thing I had made a sale in the Etsy shop to keep me in good spirits. I scrambled to find a babysitter and once that was set, head off to my office.
As to my Mama studio, let's just say it is a major mess after fulfilling these adorable orders:
Three of these are on their way to California and I'm delivering one to an sweet 3rd grader today! The last one should head to it's new home soon. While these are looking good, my studio is looking like this:
As you can imagine, I'll be doing a little cleaning and reorganizing this afternoon before I get to work on my order for Quinn (soccer sign) and my latest (first really) wedding sign! More later today. Happy Tutorial Tuesday!
Oh I almost forgot... There are only 3 days left to get your name in the Birthday Blog Comment Contest! It is easy peasy to enter. Just comment on any post in my blog (anonymous is easiest but you'll need to add your name into the body of the post or I won't know who you are) and then share that post anywhere... Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest - you choose! I'll be picking winners on my birthday - this Friday! So get to it! I just know you are a winner - I can feel it.
Mama Zuzi
Anyone think I just might start seeing scrabble tiles in my sleep?
So yesterday was Mama Monday. Getting the kids ready and myself, making some breakfast and doing our routine when suddenly my daughter says, "Mom! Today is the Astoria Trip!" It doesn't sink in at first. In a few beats however, we both realize that she was supposed to be at school on a bus AN HOUR AGO! Has anyone else read the Mama End of Year Rant that has been all over the internet!? This is one of those moments. "... you expect me on June 3rd to get my kid to school an hour early and on a Monday no less after the weekend and with NO REMINDER! Ain't gonna happen! Oy. In May maybe or October, but not in June!"
For those of you who haven't read the rant, here it is: Worst End of School Year Mom Ever. It is definitely worth a read!
Back at our house, it is just a good thing I had made a sale in the Etsy shop to keep me in good spirits. I scrambled to find a babysitter and once that was set, head off to my office.
As to my Mama studio, let's just say it is a major mess after fulfilling these adorable orders:
Three of these are on their way to California and I'm delivering one to an sweet 3rd grader today! The last one should head to it's new home soon. While these are looking good, my studio is looking like this:
Oh I almost forgot... There are only 3 days left to get your name in the Birthday Blog Comment Contest! It is easy peasy to enter. Just comment on any post in my blog (anonymous is easiest but you'll need to add your name into the body of the post or I won't know who you are) and then share that post anywhere... Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest - you choose! I'll be picking winners on my birthday - this Friday! So get to it! I just know you are a winner - I can feel it.Mama Zuzi
Anyone think I just might start seeing scrabble tiles in my sleep?
Friday, May 31, 2013
New blog features
Just wanted to let folks know that for now I'm going to be focussing on particular themes on particular days. Check it out:
SUNDAY: Studio Sunday -- organization, things to includes, supplies, design and more
MONDAY: Mama Monday -- anything related to being a mama, mama picture this
TUESDAY: Tutorial Tuesday -- Mine, yours, ours. DIY it baby!
WEDNESDAY: What a shot Wednesday -- photos and more photos
THURSDAY: Thankful Thursday -- Things I'm thankful for & appreciations
FRIDAY: Nearly Famous Friday (moving my blog posts here)
SATURDAY: Self Improvement Saturday - we all do it and I'm gonna share about it
I'll start up this schedule tomorrow... my first self-improvement Saturday. Guess I better get thinking about what I am gonna do ;-)
And if you are someone with a studio, a mama with your own blog, someone who does tutorials or just interested in contacting me, please contact me! I would love to hear your thoughts!
Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi
Thursday, May 30, 2013
All in the family
While I admit that Mama Picture This is my shop and to-date sells only items made by me or my own photos, I am getting a little help from my family.
The hubby and I headed over to Home Depot last night to purchase some hard board for making my wedding (and maybe other) signs and we also got him a new drill bit set so that he can drill holes for my kid bedroom signs and I can add lovely gauze ribbons and/or jute for those who want them. I had earlier gone on my own to Joann's to purchase the ribbon, jute and a good hole punch too! Is it sad that this stuff is fun and exciting to me? ;-) I am also excited that my husband may be helping me by making recycled picture frames to sell in the shop along with my photos! It is fun having projects together and a great excuse to spend quality time together too.
As for my daughter, you may recall me sharing some pics of her hot pink duct tape handbag recently. I have offered to try to sell a few of her uber-creative projects, but she wants to have HER OWN shop and HER OWN blog etc. So for now... you guessed it ... she's on HER OWN!
So I was a little more than surprised (pleasantly) when I asked my 13-year old son to help me imagine what a younger boy might like to use to hang up his door sign if he was going to have one for his bedroom. He actually offered up either some sort of metal chain or twine (ended up with jute cause it is a bit thicker/sturdier)! Of course later when I told his Dad that he was helping me as my consultant, I think he said something along the lines of "meh huh wha? na relly..." or something like that.
Regardless of what he said (as if it could be translated), he did help me out and it was awesome. These days I really relish actual conversations with my boy because they don't happen as often as I'd like.
Something else that isn't happening as often as I'd like is comments on this blog. Come on people... my Blog Birthday Comment Contest will be over in one week's time!
The rules are easy:
1. Comment on the Mama Picture This blog between now and June 6th
2. Share the post that includes your comment ... on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
3. You are automatically entered in a random drawing on June 7th (my bday)
4. Winner receives a t-shirt & 4-pack of photo cards (you choose the photos)
5. 2 Runners up win an 8x10 (or 8x8) photo print of their choosing!
*** In addition, I will donate 5% of every sale in my shop between now and my birthday to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (in honor of my Dad).
The hubby and I headed over to Home Depot last night to purchase some hard board for making my wedding (and maybe other) signs and we also got him a new drill bit set so that he can drill holes for my kid bedroom signs and I can add lovely gauze ribbons and/or jute for those who want them. I had earlier gone on my own to Joann's to purchase the ribbon, jute and a good hole punch too! Is it sad that this stuff is fun and exciting to me? ;-) I am also excited that my husband may be helping me by making recycled picture frames to sell in the shop along with my photos! It is fun having projects together and a great excuse to spend quality time together too.
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| Working on ideas for bridal signs |
So I was a little more than surprised (pleasantly) when I asked my 13-year old son to help me imagine what a younger boy might like to use to hang up his door sign if he was going to have one for his bedroom. He actually offered up either some sort of metal chain or twine (ended up with jute cause it is a bit thicker/sturdier)! Of course later when I told his Dad that he was helping me as my consultant, I think he said something along the lines of "meh huh wha? na relly..." or something like that.
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| Tonight is made for crafting |
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| Still a ways to go, but hanging photos make the space nicer |
The rules are easy:
1. Comment on the Mama Picture This blog between now and June 6th
2. Share the post that includes your comment ... on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
3. You are automatically entered in a random drawing on June 7th (my bday)
4. Winner receives a t-shirt & 4-pack of photo cards (you choose the photos)
5. 2 Runners up win an 8x10 (or 8x8) photo print of their choosing!
*** In addition, I will donate 5% of every sale in my shop between now and my birthday to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (in honor of my Dad).
For those of you whose name I will recognize, feel free to comment anonymously but just include your name and last name initial in the body of your comment!
Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi
Saturday, May 25, 2013
More thoughts on getting older (& better)
Forcing myself to say it out loud and to type it seems to be helping. Rather than trying to be the cool lady/mom whom everyone thinks is actually younger than she is, I'm trying to focus on just being my own version of cool. Don't let me kid you, at this point in my progression, I'd really LOVE to hear a bunch of "No way! You can't be 50!"'s but if it doesn't happen, I'm trying not to care too much. I still disdain being called "Mam." I know that it is supposed to be a gesture at respect but hint here people, most women in "middle age" aren't fond of it -- not one bit.
Regarding my last post, I did say that I didn't have a lot of time to research people I actually admire and then listed some celebrities who are turning anywhere from 50 - 60 this year. Most people seemed fine with my list but I did get a little negative feedback when I shared it with a group of my Facebook Friends who are all women in this age range (or getting close). To be honest I a) appreciate the feedback and b) understand where it came from and why. Good points related to women looking up to other women who are "meeting their age with grace, ferocity, and determination."
If you have women you admire who are over 50, who are they and what about them do you admire?
Here are a just a few of my own favorites:
Here's a quiz. Can you name them? Do you know their age? What about them might I admire?
Feel free to comment on these wonderful women and/or share your own favorites below. What does aging gracefully mean to you? Do you care if a woman colors her hair? I know I don't. Color - don't color. I say that's your choice. I do like Ellen DeGeneres even if she chooses to color her hair. And as to why I included pictures of Daniel Day Lewis and Johnny Depp along with her in my last post I say this: I enjoy looking at them! I may be getting older but I'm not yet dead!
Ciao for now,
Mama Zuzi (Sue)
PS... a few more days to comment and get in on my Birthday Blog Comment Contest!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Things I'm Liking Sunday - Mother's Day Edition
Happy Mother's Day!
I am enjoying my day after a lovely brunch out with my family. I have taken a nap and been working on the shop. A lovely way to spend the day, especially since the weather has turned and it feels as though it could rain at any time.
In honor of the day, I'm happy to say a couple of my "likes" come from my very own children! Apparently the apple doesn't fall that far from the tree when it comes to creativity.
The other day, my daughter decided she just had to have a new bag to carry along on her field trip and within no time at all she had created this fabulous duck tape bag complete with strap, two pockets and a close-able latch! LOVE IT! Trying to convince her to sell some in my shop!
My style is just a bit less hot pink than my girl's purse. I myself am a big fan of small bags and am always on the lookout for ones I like. If I was buying one this week, I'd go for this lovely little jewel from janinekingdesigns on Etsy!
I am enjoying my day after a lovely brunch out with my family. I have taken a nap and been working on the shop. A lovely way to spend the day, especially since the weather has turned and it feels as though it could rain at any time.
In honor of the day, I'm happy to say a couple of my "likes" come from my very own children! Apparently the apple doesn't fall that far from the tree when it comes to creativity.
The other day, my daughter decided she just had to have a new bag to carry along on her field trip and within no time at all she had created this fabulous duck tape bag complete with strap, two pockets and a close-able latch! LOVE IT! Trying to convince her to sell some in my shop!
My style is just a bit less hot pink than my girl's purse. I myself am a big fan of small bags and am always on the lookout for ones I like. If I was buying one this week, I'd go for this lovely little jewel from janinekingdesigns on Etsy!
My daughter isn't the only creative one around here. For Teacher Appreciation Week (albeit a little late), my son is making a card featuring one of his signature dragons:
The red dragon theme would look terrific in his bedroom (maybe I'll frame a copy) but not really anywhere else in our house. I've been thinking a lot lately about our empty walls and therefore exploring home decor. I think this painting set by NathalieVan would look gorgeous in our bedroom:
On the other hand, I may just go for a framed enlargement of this photo instead:
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| https://www.etsy.com/listing/65199230/beach-grass-8-x-10-digital-art-photo?ref=shop_home_active |
Hope your Mother's Day is terrific. More soon!
Mama Zuzi (Sue)
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