...blogging two days in a row. LOL THANK YOU for all the apron love. You have no idea how delightful it is to hear that email *ping* and find all sorts of wonderful friends saying kind things about your creations. Or maybe you do, since the majority of my blog readers are probably crafters of some kind. Isn't it AWESOME?!
I know I've posted about it before, but I've met some dear friends through blogging. And girls, I'm terrible at updating my little blog typelist....so many friends I still need to add. In fact, this past weekend I'd planned a whole blog overhaul, but ran out of steam after helping *Henry* acid stain the concrete floors in my soon to be new basement studio. (Ya, I'll be in the basement of the new house. But I don't mind!! Heated floors, 9 foot ceilings, a big window, and plans for loads of shelves, antique furniture, and beautiful lighting. Yep, I'm a bragging girl today. LOL Can't help it! Right now I craft in the dining room so just the thought of this new basement studio is a dream! And I CHOSE the stained concrete floors. Easy to sweep up threads. *wink*) I digress.
The COOLEST thing about blogging is the friends. I could spend hours linking from blog, to blog, to blog...making friends and discovering fab new people. The thing I'm drawn to, I think, is that people who blog seem to be so passionate. They LOVE what they do and want to share it with the world. That, in itself, is just COOL!
One of the newest blogs I stumbled across is my new friend Amelia. I actually discovered sweet Amelia a few years ago. She designs BEAUTIFUL children's clothing and sells it on ebay under the name Sweet Feet Boutique. Back before little Gray was born, I used to design boutique clothing a bit too... so when I found Amelia's blog, I immediately recognized her designs and her adorable little girls. In my typical fashion, I quickly added her to my bloglines and lurked for a few days. Then, as usually happens, I couldn't help myself and commented. The friendship was made. THAT easy! Sometimes you just click with people, ya know?
Amelia actually tagged me as well. It's a fun tag...more of a challenge per say, to stop complaining. Something I can DEFINITELY use! LOL So I'm accepting her challenge, and starting NOW, am working to have a more positive attitude. I'm a big believer in positive energy and thoughts directing your future, so I'm excited to see what wonderful things start happening because of this focused attitude. Beautiful Shawny has been posting about this same sort of positive outlook thing too. Oh, and I think I'm supposed to tag someone....so I'm tagging Pam, Morgan, and SMJ. NOT because I think these women complain at all!! In fact, these 3 ladies are literally some of the most positive people I know. I just think they're cool enough that they'll play along. Do you care to join us? :) I'd love to hear a positive thought of yours.
Happy Wednesday Chickas~
Oh How Fun, Amelia is a dear sweet friend of mine. We are in the same e-bay group and her little Masyn models my jewelry quite often. Love your blog and have it on my bloglines! your Digi work is wonderful. Please stop by and check me out! Tracy
Posted by: Tracy | March 28, 2007 at 06:33 AM
What a great tag idea! And I have always wanted to try that acid stain technique on concrete. What a fantastic floor treatment for a studio. There must be pictures of this home in progress. ;)
Posted by: Shawn | March 28, 2007 at 06:47 AM
Oh, you are gonna LOVE your concrete stained floors! We have them in our house and they are great! And hooray for your new studio!! How great that will be!! Wishing you a day full of sunshine and happiness!!
Posted by: Sabrina | March 28, 2007 at 07:27 AM
Ooooh your floors sound wonderful! No more pins getting stuck in the carpet to find later (while barefoot!).
Amelia makes beautiful designs over on ebay, I'm a huge fan too!
Posted by: jona | March 28, 2007 at 09:08 AM
I love it---love the concept of being influenced by the positive rather than the negative. You go girl. I will be right there with you. :)
P.S. Concrete floors rock!!
Posted by: teresa | March 28, 2007 at 09:45 AM
Well look at you go! Two days in a row. I am impressed. Will you post a picture of your stained concrete floor? I have never seen that before. It sounds cool. Especially the heated part.
Posted by: Maegan | March 28, 2007 at 09:45 AM
I have a positive thought for you, tell me if you've heard of this one: STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS!!! Fabulous!
Oh, you have heard of it... well, then this:
BRAND NEW STUDIO (with all the bells and whistles of your choice such as, but not limited to: Heated floors, 9 foot ceilings, a big window, and plans for loads of shelves, antique furniture, and beautiful lighting)!!! Fantastic!
Hmm, let's see, I still have a few more up my sleeves (and yes, we're talking both sleeves Kim)...
*How about this one: YOUR VERY OWN HOUSE (also complete with bells and whistles of your own choosing)!!! Marvelous!
*Ok, maybe this one: BLOG BUDS!!! Wonderful!
* Uh, this one then: EMAIL PINGS (friends leavin' some lovin')!!! Super!
* Fine, here's my last shot(s): TWO POSTS IN A ROW!!! Fantabulous (that's right, fantastic and fabulous, all rolled into one)!
So you have heard of them? Dang it, and I thought I was original...
Posted by: Beth | March 28, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Funny how you're tagging me for the no complaining thing, I had read about this last month in a magazine somewhere was just talking about it to my friend Elizabeth. I've been trying to limit my whine since I read it so I'm ready! Its hard not to be happy when its nice springy weather and you have great friends right??? Have a great happy postive day!
Posted by: pam | March 28, 2007 at 11:49 AM
concrete stained floors are beautiful. My sister has them in her loft and I think they are gorgeous! Congrats on the studio space :)
Posted by: kat | March 28, 2007 at 12:19 PM
Something positive? I have one, I have one! How about the time you commented on my blog... that made my WEEK okay let's be honest it made my month as a noobie blogger :) You inspire us all with your creativity and happy thoughts. Dittos on the concrete floor...not only easier to clean but way healthier too! Have a terrific day!
Posted by: Tangie | March 28, 2007 at 12:33 PM
I must join in the happy vibe...
positive thoughts (or things that I think are POSITIVELY devine):
*crocuses (sp?) popping up through a smattering of snow (yeah SPRING!)
*the smell of my children as I tuck them into bed after they've thoroughly enjoyed a bubble bath!
*scones! Fruity, cinnamony or otherwise they are the cream of the crop as they are as yummy as a muffin top! RECIPE THANKS TO YOU! :)
*going barefoot outside in the springtime and feeling the damp, cool grass between your toes!
Just a few things I'm thinking about today! Have a great one!
Posted by: Lauren | March 28, 2007 at 03:26 PM
Ohhh, so much eye-candy on this blog of yours, Kim! And my favorite part about you making friends via blogging is that we get to see all the wonderful links to your friends! :o)
So happy that you are loving the Spring, I am sooooo loving it too! And please do take pictures of your studio transformation! How fun!!
Posted by: Candy | March 28, 2007 at 05:10 PM
Hooray for posting two days in a row! Your still-in-the-works studio sounds so, so cool and I am incredibly jealous of it. What a fun thing! I cannot wait to see pics of it. Also, I think you do a fantastic job of keeping this blog upbeat and really positive. It's super uplifting and I come visit it when I'm feeling dumpy. It always helps me feel better. I think I need to try a little PMA of my own. Thanks for the jump-start.
Posted by: hairyshoefairy | March 28, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Oh wow I didn't even get a chance to post on the previous entry before you posted this one!! I looooooooooove that new apron. It is my absolute fave!!!! No question about it! ANd Woohoo congrats on your new craft studio!!! Oh how I long for a craft room. I have all my stuff on a small counter in the laundry room-LOL. Well at least I have a laundry room, since I know a lot of people that don't I feel happy about that!!! And ITA about the positive thing--that's the main reason I started my new blog-LOL. It's sooo easy to focus on the bleah things that I want to make sure I take time out to dwell on the fun and happy things in life. It's "blog-therapy"-LOL. Although I'm totally horrible about posting. Not cuz there is nothing to say, but just cuz I am a bad blogger. Hehe--hope you have a super day!!!!
--Hollie
Posted by: PaulineLucille | March 29, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Yeah! Finally figured out why I haven't been able to post on typepad blogs! It's been like, 3 weeks!! anyways...
Love this new idea going around about keeping in check with our complaining...I literally was knocked on the head (with the vacuum cleaner doing stair work) the other day because I was angry and complaining...and jerked on the hose too hard! LOL...but not really! It hurt!
And the first thing I thought was, "God has literally had to knock me on the head to get my attention that this is enough of this mindframe already!" lol
Praises and Gratitude, Baby from now on...all the way!!
Posted by: Becky (Daisyduster) | March 29, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Ope! Forgot to mention that I too, craft on the dining room table (much to my husbands disapproval!) And your new basement studio sounds like a dream!!!
Have fun!
Posted by: Becky (Daisyduster) | March 29, 2007 at 05:18 PM
Whew!!!!!! I made it! Imagine my horror when I omitted the "co" part of the OJ when typing your blog addie and stumbling onto some mundane mess of a site!!!!!!!! Oooh, I am still shuddering... :D
Posted by: jayne | March 30, 2007 at 09:56 AM
Being positive is a good thing! I believe there's always a silver lining behind a dark cloud... for instance, I just broke my ankle, but at least it wasn't my sewing foot! And having this downtime is causing me to come out of lurkland to comment on everyone's blogs, which I don't usually have time to do. Congratulations on your new studio, too - you'll love it!
Posted by: Jill | March 30, 2007 at 02:28 PM
You have a marvellous blog here...delish!
love.
Posted by: suzi finer | March 30, 2007 at 02:44 PM
I have always wanted concrete floors. They have them at the beauty salon I go to and they are fabulous.
I just found your blog today and it amazing and very well designed. Good job.
Posted by: amcati | March 31, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Oh yummy floors!!!
Thanks for taking the challenge!
Amelia
Posted by: Amelia | March 31, 2007 at 10:22 PM
I would love to share a positive thought with you - a few actually!
Number one, I love your blog and your aprons, can't wait to see what you make next and if I can purchase one before they sell out! Number two, it's folks like you that have given me the courage to start my own business. I am tentatively, VERY TENTATIVELY, using my blog, sweetbrierscraps.blogspot.com, to introduce my designs. Any advice on how to grab the bull by the horns and just go for it??
Thanks! Lara
Posted by: Lara St. Peter | April 02, 2007 at 07:09 PM
Hey! :) I sure did find a wonderful friend in YOU. {hugs} from a happy, surrounded-with-family Nancy!
Posted by: Nancy Comelab | April 03, 2007 at 07:19 AM