Is it really August already?
Wow. This summer sure is zipping by. The kids are having fun. Alex had a blast at summer camp and Ella is enjoying morning parks & rec and her afternoons with us and her friends. I've got two great girls helping me out at the shop, so I've been able to take a few days a week off and just enjoy.
My sister and her family were here for a week long visit. They rented the cutest cottage on another lake. We had fun hanging out there and got to take all the kids to Canobie Lake Park one day.
My parents came along with us for the day to Canobie, and my mom has always wanted to have one of those old fashioned *outlaw* photos taken, so we got all the kids piled into the room and suited everyone up for the big photoshoot. ha! It actually turned out fun. I snapped this one illegally, but we did buy one from the studio too. hmmm...not sure if I like the b/w or color better?
We've just started to think about school shopping. The only thing Alex has requested are these fancy sneaks. and, gee, at that price, that may be all he gets :P Ella and I have been finding lots of fun, adorable things on Etsy. We ordered this outfit that arrived yesterday. omg. $14! I am so hooked....and inspired to try and make clothes like this! I also ordered this sweet set for her back to school pile... I heart Etsy.
All you talented women who make stuff for this site, Thank you!
So, I got an email from Tracy at BHG who asked if I'd make a few things for one of their holiday issues! I'm thrilled and am going to work on it this afternoon. Ella and I are headed out to M's today to get a few supplies I need....and maybe to look at a few patterns and fabrics to start a little dress making project!
Have a great weekend everyone :)
OMG That Halter and Capri set is just adorable!!
Posted by: Sasha Farina | August 02, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Hey Rita - oh man, that outfit is sooo cute!!! Cannot WAIT to see this top secret BHG project you're workin' on... I'm dyin' up here!!! Miss you tons. xo
Posted by: Christy | August 02, 2008 at 03:04 PM
HA,Rita! I seriously had to LOL about your comment on my blog... I *knew* we were friends for good reason, lol! I'm actually 32 but thankyou for your kind words. You TOTALLY made my night. ;)
Posted by: Christy | August 02, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Ooww.. that outfit is sooo cute! And I'm so excited for your BHG TOOT!!! Just can't wait to see it!!!!! WOOHOO! XOXO
Posted by: Nancy van den Berg | August 04, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Okay.. I've never looked at the clothes at Etsy.. now I gotta. Thanks!
So, so cute!
Posted by: Darcy Holsopple | August 04, 2008 at 09:41 AM
lovin that etsy outfit. it really is very inspiring to get sewing! congrats on the BHG, so exiciting =)
Posted by: peg | August 04, 2008 at 01:25 PM
oh my that outfit is just too sweet! isn't etsy the best?!?
Posted by: Lisa Dickinson | August 05, 2008 at 09:14 AM
I am certianly an ETSY kids clothing junkie!! I was stocking T's closet, before she was crawling!--they make much cuter big girl clothes !
sounds like an awesome summer you've had!love the pics.
and um THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!
your goodies arrived the day before we left on vacation! YOU were too generous!
holy WOW! thanks bunches =)
Posted by: elizabeth | August 08, 2008 at 03:03 PM
that outfit is the CUTEST!!
and looks like you've had a fun summer :)
Posted by: Caroline | August 08, 2008 at 11:56 PM
That outfit is the cutest thing EVER!!
Posted by: Kelly | August 09, 2008 at 07:39 AM
i love that little outfit- so cute!
and i can't believe summer is almost over :(
Posted by: lisa garay | August 13, 2008 at 03:59 PM
Good luck with your assignment & thanks for sharing the link to that fabulous etsy shop with the dresses & tops. SHe sure makes some cute stuff!!
Posted by: aleciagrimm | August 14, 2008 at 03:29 PM
OK, how did you get that for $14?? All her outfits are about $50!! :)
Great outfit! The other etsy maker had adorable stuff too!!
Posted by: Penny Smith | August 24, 2008 at 02:00 AM