Hello August

I didn't intend to take a blogging break but it happened. Life + 2 jobs got in the way the last few weeks. It's wedding season so my little business is doing great - better than I expected. We did escape life for a little while ago when we went to sit on the beach. We went to a new beach down by Dana Point that we had not been to yet. Here are a couple photos I took with the new camera. I am still learning but it's so fun.

Having fun with the timer feature

Highlights of July:

Where did July go? It just flew by. . .

• 16 days at the gym or P90X
• Again very happy with my Etsy sales for this month. I hope it keeps going (fingers crossed) 
• Made it over to Palm Springs for a nice relaxing weekend in the beginning of the month
• Starting learning how to use my new camera & accounting software (very time consuming)  

Plans for August:

• Having Lasik eye surgery this month ( blog post coming)
• Looking forward to a mini vacation for a friends wedding
• Reorganizing the office - we now have two desks ( blog post coming)

New in etsy shop: Sea life Wedding Table Numbers

I have a created a new line of sea life/nautical table numbers. A customer had asked for some designs to match the wave place cards she purchased. I am so happy she asked because they turned out great. 

1: Seahorse 2: Fish 3: Starfish 4: Sailboat

Yogi: Before and After photos

Yogi was really in need of hair cut. I get him groomed about every 3 months. I thought it would be fun to show the before and after. It's like getting a new dog every time - he shrinks in size. He has a little difference personality once he get grooms. He seems to have a skip in his step (I think its because he knows he looks good - haha).



Before - crazy hair but I love it

Helmet head

After - Ready for a walk around the block

Having fun with a new rope toy

DIY: Baking Gift Basket

This whole project was based off two wood cooking spoons. I found them on etsy at simplyprettyprints. I knew they would make the perfect gift for my friend/coworker who was getting married. Then I thought - how to gift them? That is when I thought of creating a baking gift basket.I gathered all my supplies and made this quick and simple fun gift.

All the supplies out and ready to go

I played around with how best everything would fit in the basket. I was able to fit everything in the basket except one cake mix. I also added red tissue paper for a little fun.



I used a large red bag to wrap the basket but it was too big so I taped the sides around the basket with clear tape. I then added a fun ribbon and tag I made that matched the spoons.



I punched a hole in tag and just string through the ribbon.

Contents of basket:
Wooden Spoons
Basket from Joanns
Ice cream cone cookie cutter
Fun flower cupcake liners
All baking supplies are from Betty Crocker
Red bag from Michales
Ribbon - I had on hand
Tag - handmade by yours truly

Surprise flowers

I came home from work on Thursday night exhausted from the day. I started talking with Larry and after a few minutes I looked over by the tv and saw these beautiful flowers. I said flowers when did they get there? Larry had said they had been there I just didn't notice them when I got home. I normally "notice" things right away but since I was tired I didn't see them right away. It was a very nice surprise, I am pretty lucky girl.

Palm Springs

I finally decided on a new camera I purchased this one from amazon, I love it. I am still learning all the features but the photos I have taken look much crisper and clean. 



Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR



I brought it along to our quick trip to the desert last weekend. Larry had the weekend off so we headed over to Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs area) to relax for a couple of days. It was 117 degrees on Saturday. Yes you read that correctly 117 outside. It was hot and the pool was great.






View of the mountain from the backyard of condo




Us after dinner - reflection off of a store front



Hello July

Shot of the golf course in Ranch Mirage with my new Camera.

Highlights of June:

• 14 days at the gym or P90X yoga
• Blew my Etsy sales goal out of the water this month. It's wedding season on Etsy.
• Unloaded my parents U-haul - nothing broken and no injuries reported
• Trip to Legoland
• Finally purchased accounting software - I hate accounting!
• Also purchased my new Canon Rebel T3 (a post is coming soon)

Plans for July:

• Already made it over to Palm Springs for the 1st weekend in July
• New sales goals for Etsy shop - Readjusting for wedding season
• Look forwarding to learning how to use my new camera
• Enjoy the summer - already planing a picnic dinner on the beach for this week