I'm the Proud Owner of a Big Girl

Okay, so I don't really "own" her. Funny story, though-- a few weeks back I was trying to help Hope keep all of her uncles straight. We were talking about her Uncle Dennis and she said, "Oh, is he the one that owns Chase (her cousin)?" We laughed and laughed about it.

Yesterday, the training wheels came off! She picked it up in a day... mostly because it was very overdue... but I don't want to take any glory from her. She did a great job!

Since she's been out of school, I've been letting her dress herself. Most days you will find her in this fairy costume. :D

I've been neglecting my Blythes in the photo department recently, so I decided to take Zooey out and was able to snap some shots of her:

She has the best clothes... I would trade her wardrobes in an instant. Vintage powder blue sailor dress? Yes, please. There are more pictures of her on my Flickr, if you are interested. I'm off to wrap up some loose ends so I can enjoy another fun weekend with some great friends. I hope yours will be wonderful, too! xoxoxoxoxo Katie

Have You Seen This?

Seriously, have you seen this?! I think I need one... hmmm, I find myself saying that a lot these days...


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In other news, I had another lovely weekend with lots of fun times. I tried painting my cabinets white-- it didn't go so well... I had some hilarious friends over, I attended a very rainy and muddy picnic, and I got to play cards, cards, cards. Unfortunately, I never remember to snap pictures of these glorious occasions. I'll try to remember next time. For now, it's time to go work on some more custom wedding cake owls. I find myself doing this a lot lately... and I like it. :)

Redecorating

A bug has hit me: the redecorating bug. Unfortunately, I'm not that great at making my home look interesting on film (or digital cards... whatever). I'm also not good at remembering to take before pictures. I just (mostly) finished my room, and thought I'd share some pics, even though I feel the photos make it look more cluttered than it really is. Enjoy:

My room got some new felt rain drops, some new pictures, and a spring time blanket (which will be replaced as soon as I find the "right" one).

I bought some vinyl lace tape at a dollar store about a year ago, and finally found a purpose for it. I faced the UGLY full length mirror with it, and it's much more appealing now.

Hope drew me these pictures a few months back and I've finally gotten around to finding a home for them. I think they fit nicely. (They're based off of a Black Apple embroidery pattern.)

My mirror wall has been done for quite some time, now it just looks less out of place!

I'm currently redoing my kitchen also, so I'll take more pictures to share very soon-- that is, if I can get focused enough to finish a room! I have too many projects happening and I keep bouncing from room to room. Oh well, off to plant flowers! Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Small Magazine

The new issue of Small is out!!! Swoon.