Outdoor Pets

This is Godzilla.

We noticed him last year hanging out by the front door.  Every now and then while working on the landscaping I would catch sight of him running across the property.  Lately, he hangs out by the side of the house on the landscaping stones. I’m not sure what type of lizard thing he is, but he’s definitely cool.

And then there is this one...he has no name...but he lives in the trees with the birds.  I'm sure they are thrilled...

Summer Reads

The Help - Kathryn Stockett 

Wonderful!

Ode to a Treasury

I've been a bit busy this month, but did want to stop and do a shout out to my fellow Etsians for including some of my items in their lovely treasuries:

My Daisy Flower Handbag with Bamboo Handles appears in LalitasGemmes' Shop Till you Drop! Treasury.

 My fellow Carried Away Team member RetoolSF created this Come Get Carried Away Treasury featuring my Zippered Wristlet in Yellow & Blue.

...and then there is my Spring Clutch Bag in Lantern Bloom in Sublime Threads' Lantern Bloom Treasury.

Morning Sunshine & A Smaller Market Bag

Oh how I love the way the morning sun streams into my studio.

On this particular morning, the sun provided the  perfect light as I work on making a smaller version of my Pleated Market Bag.

After much delay (and a little procrastination), I finally had the chance to use the sage/beige linen fabric that I purchased from one of my fabric shopping adventures a few months ago.

And I have to say I that I love the look of this smaller version, as I think it will make a perfect summer accessory for your summer dresses or with a great pair of shorts.

Now while I do say it's smaller, it's still roomy enough to carry all your stuff..but to give you a better idea of the size of this Linen Market Bag:

The top opening is 101/2"; the bottom length is 12"; it's body height: 12 1/2" and comes with a adjustable strap that goes from 26" - 47" in length.

You can purchase this bag from my HMMills' Shop here... 

Patience - Treasury

 Oh boy, I am feeling the love, another item made it into another treasury.

A fellow shop owner has included my Canvas Flower Handbag in a new Treasury...Patience

(That's my bag on the far left in the third row.)

My Canvas Navy Blue with Flower Handbag is pleated and constructed in a heavy navy blue cotton canvas and lined with a pretty cotton print.  The interior has two pockets (a zippered pocket and an slip pocket). The outside is accented with a handmade flower constructed from the same fabric and simple blue button and a nickle rectangle ring on one of the handles. A perfect tote to carry all your essentials.

Please also take a moment to visit her lovely shop Bindu Glass