Yay for Spring!!!!

Spring has finally made it here. My FAVORITE time of year.

The trees are starting to wake from a long winters nap.

Soon the egg hunts will begin and the sound of children laughing will

fill the air. Cherish every moment as they grow so quickly.

Where to begin?

So many things going on. I thought I'd wrap up February
with a collage of several of my latest projects.




















Who doesn't love a sweet little ITTY BITTY BEAR TO CUDDLE?


I love how this pillow for PARKER turned out! It's all boy!!!!






















A pretty for Penny! Still trying to perfect those curly locks. I'm getting there.



Awwwww.... love these new little plushies inspired by the kitty love in my life (Lulu) and my daughter who just can't get enough things to cuddle.
























I saved the best for last! Sweet dollies in the likeness of my two best friends (aka my sisters, Debbie and Dawn). They are both loving and devoted teachers. Each year their school holds an auction to raise money. These special dolls will join the auction and hopefully go home to a child who will appreciate the wonderful teacher and person they represent. It was such a treat making these :)

Sooooo ready for Spring!

I know I'm getting antsy for spring when all I can think of are flowers. We've had an abundance of rain lately, especially for California.

I know I shouldn't complain because we absolutely need it. I have to admit that I'm a sunshine and blue skies kind of gal! Making these pretty little hair clips brings a smile to my face even on the darkest of grey days. I hear more rain is on the way. Don't be surprised if you see lots of these little clippies popping up in my shop again very soon.

Sweet treats. Look at this amazing shop on ETSY!

As a busy mom, wife, student, designer, etc... I don't get the time I'd like to sit and peruse ETSY like I used to. Each day more and more talented people are opening their own shop. I came across this amazing little shop called BEAD PASSION based in the Phillipines. http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadpassion
I was AMAZED! These are tiny little sculptures (only about an 1" wide and tall) hand made from polymer clay. Can you believe the detail? So sweet. This is a stay at home mom who has taken her passion to an amazing level. All the deliciousness without the calories :) Check out her store for all the other treats she has to offer.

Happy New Year!!!! Wow, it's been a while since I've been on my blog. The holiday months came and went. My ETSY shop was so busy. A little sleep deprived but truly grateful.

Awwww.... who can resist such a sweet little face? This was the last little custom pillow created for 2009! A fellow Etsian found my shop and commissioned this pillow for her darling daughter Channing.

What a wonderful blend of my vintage design and her modern flare. The room (as you can see from the photograph below) had a multitude of colors. The three used the most were a yummy combination of orange, light pink and fuchsia. So there is where it all began. This sweet version of 'Olivia the Owl' is a mix of mod prints and vintage details.

She is the finishing touch to a darling room!

AHES Holiday Boutique - December 2, 2009

This year I will be participating in my first ever Holiday Boutique. This little cutie along with many of her 'friends' will be there. It's on Wed. December 2nd from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at Anaheim Hills Elementary School. I'm excited to be part of this very worthy event to help raise funds for the school. Come stop by if you can!

Tegan, Bella & Emma

Awwwwww.... some more cuties just went home to their new friends. This pink one is for a cutie pie named Tegan (love that name). The other dolls are for Bella & Emma! So sweet. I've been busy with lots of custom dolls these days.

I'm participating in my first ever Holiday Boutique this year. It's a little nerve racking. I've become pretty darn good at juggling. I must admit, I sure will be happy when my 'to do' list gets a little shorter.

I will also be creating some exclusive pillow designs for a specialty company in Boston. I'm very excited about this new business opportunity. I'll keep you posted.

Back to more dolls!