ahh...Lovely Hats

One of my favorite TV shows is "Sunday Morning", on CBS every Sunday morning
(thus the name).
This past Sunday the had a segment on Mr. Sung, who is an amazing hat designer.
He designed the hat below.
When I saw it on TV at the inauguration I instantly fell in love!
If I put this hat on, and went in public...people would laugh and stare.
What is it about an older big black woman the exudes such style and confidence?

Having lived in the deep south for 7 years; I have met many women like this.
Mr Song says 76% of his customers are black woman who buy these hats for church.

I would totally go to church if I got to wear hats like these, and sing and dance like they do in the south. They got it going on! AMEN.
Mr Song Millinery


I love these stamps......


You can also buy respect bumper stickers adorned with the inaugural bow here:
Respect Bumper Sticker

shoes......

placemat to pillow tutorial

Time for a new tutorial.....
This is one is super quick - 10 minutes or less.
There are so many lovely placemats out this time of year.
I found the one below at Macy's(one sale for $5.00).
It's by Martha "hmph" Stewart.
I really loved the colors and patterns.

So, to start...find a place mat that is made using
two separate pieces of fabric(front and back).
Separate the 2 different layers in your hand,
and very carefully at the bottom of the back cut
a small opening (4-5 inches long).

Now, stuff the opening with fiber fill....
be sure to stuff it into the corners.

Now...you will sew up the opening.

Give it a good fluff'in,
and presto super cute and inexpensive pillow.

TAAA DAAAA!

my new thing.......

Generally, I like to roam, and wander about.....
from craft to craft...interest to interest... job to job....
blame it on ADD....or just my desire to try everything
while I am alive and kicking on this planet.
lately it's been embroidering....love it...super love it...

and I get better with each one!

too see more check out my photos @
FLICKR photo stream

Etsy items that I love

I own the lovely necklace below. The photo doesn't do it justice... it is just fabulous.

I do love trees!

photo glass works

poppy chic designs

made with love by hannah

little pink house / Maine seller

ixela

lulubug jewelry

winter wonderland in the neighborhood.

Even though....... I am ready for spring...Snow is just so beautiful!