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January 31, 2008

A New Day...

I've been so weepy lately. I don't know if it's the dreary weather, recent sad news, my ongoing cold, the big move that lies ahead, lack of sleep, or what! But I keep finding myself in tears. I'll just be sitting here at the computer listening to a song or walking down the hallway and it will hit me. It's not so much sadness, just change. Don't feel bad for me, I'm just being a chicken! Besides, my tear ducts are totally dry. I couldn't cry if I wanted too:) That's a good thing because my head hurts!

Do you ever get like this or is it just me?

The other day we had a big snow storm and my husband sent the boys out to shovel the drive way. Of course the girls were totally freaking out so we dressed them up and let them go play for about 20 minutes.
You can tell how cold it was by my baby's rosy red cheeks! Bless her heart, she was freezing, but refused to come in. They were all so cute out there so I just had to go and take a few pictures. It made me happy. I thought to myself, "As long as I have my family, it will all be okay."

Tomorrow is a new day right? I just need to keep my chin up and think positive. My mom bought Annie for the girls to watch and it has been on non stop for the last 4 days.  I can't get the song, "The Sun will come out Tommorrow", out of my  head. If only the sun would come out! Soon.....I hope:)

Cuties!!!

~Chelsea

Such Sweet Sorrow

      

 Gordon B. Hinckley
June 23, 1910 - January 27, 2008

"Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain.” ~Gordon B. Hinckley

My sweet friend Amy gave this picture to me for Christmas. It sits on the dresser in my bedroom and I look at it every day. I love the simplicity of it and how it gives you the feeling as if you were there with him, as if you took the picture yourself.

In his passing I feel like the world has lost a part of it's soul, but I also feel peace. His life was full and he was an example of the type of person we should strive to be like.  Without ever meeting him in person, I felt like I knew him and I felt loved by him.

I hope you don't mind if I take a few days to pay my respects to this great man that I loved so dearly. I know my playlist is a little mellow, but I think it fits.

 

~Chelsea

 

January 28, 2008

Just listed in my fabric shop! Click HERE to see what's new.  Lot's of Japanese Imports!!!

~Chelsea

January 23, 2008


With all the Japanese Imported Fabrics I'm getting for my Pink Fig shop, I just can't seem to help myself! I was saving this set for a future launch, but I can't stand to wait. I'll just have to make something else....oh darn:)

Click HERE to view this listing.

~Chelsea

January 18, 2008

My Most Favorite thing that came for Christmas was this sweet painting by my friend Susan of Sweet Imaginations. She did a wonderful job capturing my little princess. When I opened it, I cried!

If you don't have one of her paintings you should get one. They are amazing!

Thanks Susan:)

I know I'm little late posting these, but here are a few sweet moments I captured over the holidays. My  husband gave me a 50mm lens for Christmas and I love it. I"m still practicing and trying to get better at photography. Who knew it would be so hard?

Here is a favorite meatball recipe that I make for all the parties!

1 package of frozen meatballs
1/2 white onion sliced
1 cup of ketchup
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 tbls worchestershire sauce

Put all the meatballs in a crock pot with sliced onions. Mix ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and worchestershire sauce in a bowl. Pour over the meatballs. Let it cook for 3 to 4 hours stirring occasionally. Enjoy!!!

Chelsea

January 11, 2008

I just got 4 new bolts of Japanese Imported fabrics in my Ebay Store!

I plan to stock these regularly as the become available so
keep checking in or sign up for my mailing list
(look to the left) to be notified when I get them and for
monthly specials. There is a code for 20% off of 1 yard of
fabric for this month! I have 2 mailing lists, one for Pink Fig
Fabrics and one for Vintage Chic clothing so make sure
you get on the right one. I'm also putting some of my older
fabrics on sale and will be having a pattern sale this weekend!

There were 52 comments on Lila's blog and slide shows about
her new fabric line! Thank you for all of your support and kind
words to Lila:)

Now for the drawing.........Drum roll.......The winner of the

Is Jen of Windy Ridge. Comment #11 on Lila's Dec 28 post.
Congratulations!!! Jen, Leave a comment here on my blog
and I will email you personally about the gift certificate.

 

~Chelsea

January 8, 2008

I am so excited! I recently joined the amazing boutique design group:
Now that my heart has slowed to a normal beating pace
and I've pinched myself to make sure I'm awake I can tell
you that I am thrilled and honored to be in their group.
You can search CloverGirls to find my new listings:)

I relisted one of my favorites from last year, PlumWood and
also have a new one up. I made this for a friend over
the Holidays and loved the way it turned out, so I thought I
would make it again and offer it to you!

Click HERE to check it out! Don't forget to read the post below
about Lila and her new fabric line and to find out how to win a
gift certificate to Pink Fig Fabrics!

~Chelsea

A New Year, A New Fabric Designer,
and A Contest~ 

This new year is bringing a lot of new changes for me and my
family. We have our house up for sale and will sadly be
moving from our home of almost 7 years within the next
few months. We'll be leaving many friends and loved one's
behind, but the memories forever remain...sniff,sniff.
                                                                        

My ebay fabric store Pink Fig Fabrics is going to be fully
stocked starting in February with a lot of amazing designer
fabrics. I am determined to become one of your favorite
fabric stores:) To do this, I will be offering monthly
specials and coupons for those who are on my mailing list so
don't forget to sign up. You can do that right here on my
blog (look to your left). I have 2 mailing lists, one for Vintage
Chic clothing and one for Pink Fig Fabrics so make sure
you get on the right one.

I have been working  on a little something that will be
debuting at Market in May along side a new line of fabric!
It has been a challenge for me,
but a lot of fun too. Which leads me to this:



My Aunt and dear friend Lila Tueller has recently signed on
with Moda as their newest fabric designer.

Click HERE to read about our little adventure at Market in October. Her fabric line will debut at market in May and it is amazing!
To promote Lila and her new line I have decided to hold a little drawing. Visit her blog by clicking HERE.
Once you're there click on the link under the Woodland Bloom Logo to view a sneak peek of her fabric line. Leave a comment on her blog about her fabric and you will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Pink Fig Fabrics!!!

The drawing will be Held on Friday January 11th. Have fun and Happy New Year!

Congratulations Lila!I am so excited for you:)

~Chelsea