Basketcase...

The reason I started this blog was mainly as a self-motivator for me to get my craft/sewing projects done. And for the most part it has been an incentive to sit down and actually get stuff done, but I admit I have been slacking on the projects lately. Mainly, bc I am exhausted by the time I get home and out of the office and then I have to make dinner and yada yada. So, I try to get a little crafting in with some jewelry making since jewelry projects can get done rather quickly whereas sewing projects take more time and planning. That and I really need to build my fabric stash. Its really sad. I want to be able to stock up and just pick out a pretty fabric when I want to work on something. Lately, I've been feeling the classic look of yellow and grey. So sophisticated and crisp with a hint of color. Perfect for the warm weather.

1. Marie Skirt, 2. Spring Top Detail 1
via Curiositys

Speaking of warm weather...I'm excited to go biking with the little one. I came across these super cute bike accessories...I already have both a bell and a front basket...but that rear basket is looking mighty fabulous!

via Cyclechic

via Electrabike.com

My bday weekend...

I had a wonderful bday weekend :) The weather was awesome, got to spend time with friends and family and I did some pretty lovely things...

did some bowling...


received a sweet and much needed DS Hello Kitty travel kit to go with my Hello Kitty DS...(thnx Jo!)


contributed to Relay for Life in Currituck, NC with the family...


but most special of all...I. GOT. HER.


She's not Bella...but I'm still naming her Bella. ;D Vanilla wasn't available but pink is just as awesome and its from my family so it means that much more to me. Next I just have to get a bike rack for the car when we want to take Bella to the beach ;) It was a happy birthday indeed!

Bday wishin' and beach cruisin'

My birthday is next month and I figured out what I really want. I think top on my list is a Beach Cruiser. I've lived in a beach town all my life and I don't know why I haven't gotten one sooner. I'm picturing the little one and I riding our bikes along the boardwalk on breezy summer afternoons. My only requirements for the bike are:

1. A vanilla colored bike with a matching seat. (The black seats don't scream "beachy" enough for me.) I was contemplating a pink or teal one, but I think they are too flashy for my taste.

2. The cruiser should have the sweet fender thingies over the wheels. AND...

3. The ability to accessorize it with basket!

I plan on testing some out @ the local bike shops, but for now I'll have to browse online shops for beauties like this one.

Isn't she pretty? This bike was made for me. I mean c'mon its called the Bella Fashionista?! Thats Twilight and Fashion all wrapped up in a beach cruiser :P haha...I'm a nerd I know...If anyone knows of any good local bike shops...lemme know ;)