Its been one heck of a week. My head is still spinning from that super quick road trip to LA, California or maybe its the head cold that's causing all the spinning, either way I haven't been able to get the video done from being sick and due to the fact that its not going to be easy. My friend is going to help me get it all figured out and hopefully be able to put it up next week. So for now, here are a couple of photos ~

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Back in June Joy the Baker threw out the idea of getting together for a picnic. Of course I was on board the minute I heard and well I live in Keizer, Oregon, a tiny little place compared to LA and a fair distance away. Does it help that I grew up in Portland? Well anyway, on July 24th she announced that she would be having the picnic on August 23rd on a rooftop in downtown LA and that it was on a first come, first serve basis.  I knew I had to get my email in as soon as I could and then it was time to wait to see if I was invited.

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I was browsing through the latest Pottery Barn, (rarely do I ever buy, I'm more of a browser) to get some ideas on decorating and I came across this very unique chandelier. They have used "re-purposed" green wine bottles connected to what looks like a metal ring with holes for the neck of the bottle to fit in.

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So we all want something, right? I mean even the most selfless person wants something, even if they don't strive to get it, they still want it. Fair to say? Well I have some things I want, some I will get and some I wont and who knows, some that I may be surprised that I get. I have been surprised in the past.

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I love looking at Etsys recycled, revamped, clothing. One shop that I end up at a lot is Amour sans Anguish. I will be looking at recycled clothing and when I see something I love almost always its from Amour sans Anguish.

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Recently I have heard of a lot of friends, family and friends of family that are putting their handmade goods on Etsy. I am very excited to share my nieces site with you all.

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Yesterday I had my sewing machine out and was getting ready to fix my youngest daughters book bag when my other daughter sat down and started talking to me about making a bag from old suits with a neck tie as a handle. I suggested she use her grandpas tie for that. Her gramps(my father) just passed away on Dec 23 and all the grandkids took a tie from his large collection to wear to his memorial last week. Her reply right away was no, she didn't want to use his tie in that way, saving it to be worn later.

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