In the war between newlyweds, I wore a Nick tee shirt

My Favorite Rafe - Bedford Collection

When it came down to choosing sides, I was on his. I could not turn my back on the Cincinatti native. Since then, I have fought off a new found repugnance for anything Jessica. I was a bit excited when I ran across this post by designer Rafe Totengco. If you haven't heard of Rafe, just know he is a handbag / shoe design guru. His recent blog post draws special attention to Jessica Simpson and the underground world of knock off handbags. Check it out.

http://rafenewyork.blogspot.com/

Whats in my bag

You can't judge a book by its cover but you can certainly tell a lot about a women by what she carries in her bag - Kate Spade
The contents:

Crappolla Samsung cell phone - warning don't take it even if sprint gives it to you for free...

Black Moleskine Paperback Notebook

Silver double mirrored compact

Elephant Camera Bag

Make up bag

Dionis Hand Cream

Badger Highland Mint Lip Balm (it is so so)

Aveeno Lip Balm (it is the best)

Goldie Lip Balm (Brownie)

Vera Coin Purse (for ipod and what nots)

Blue IPod Shuffle

Orbit Bubblemint and Sweetmint gum

Planner

Various Writing Utensils

Can of Diet Pepsi (not typical)

Business Card Organizer

Checkbook

note: there is usually a cute black and pink wallet in there but it was in my desk drawer

So WHATS IN YOUR BAG?

A purse only a mother could love....

This bag is contstructed of dark wash denim, felt interfacing, yellow polyester lining, a vintage necktie, wooden button, and suede cord. It is a bit more casual then i like and the shoulder strap is a bit long for my taste, but my next one will be better, more pics to come.

My stitches are a little skewed in certain spots but after finishing my first project I think i have my new machine all figured out. After three different seamripping episodes, I finally found the tension sweet spot.

Janet would be so proud of me.

Tomorrow : Check out what's in the bag?

New Machine, New Project, New HANDBAG....

Available at amazon.com, this book has four fold out master patterns for making over 36 bags. Patterns are fairly simple and basic but can be sized up or down to change the size of bags and design etc. The best part is that they are not "trendy" designs. Most of the shapes and styles are timeless.

Leave it to us Catholics to come up with a holiday celebrated by eating, drinking,and procreation....

The history of St. Valentine's Day.

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.
According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
Special thanks to American Greetings and the History Channel.


All taken from www.history.com

You might be my huskystar, cause you shine so bright wherever you are....

Lucky Girl receives best early Valentine's Gift ever from the most wonderful husband on the planet...

www.huskystar.net

Top 10 Reasons that I Love my Cats

1) My cats are ying and yang: Soybean is a fastidiously clean, shrimp-loving, dignified, curious, one-woman-cat. Bella is so smelly that I bathe her every 2 weeks, she eats granola bars and rice krispy treats, and is an absolute slutty-kitty--she has no standards as long as you are offerring a belly rub.

2) Bella, The Neurotic, will go postal over a laser pointer.....this can sometimes lead to HOURS of entertainment in the oh-so-exciting-city of Wichita....

3) Soybean supervises my makeup application every morning.

4) Soybean is such a neat freak that, when the lid is left up, he will wash his paws in the toilet after using the litter box. (I have been trying to get this on film, but he gets stage-fright)

5) Bella submits to Soft Paw application like a little pro!

6) There is nothing like walking in the door and having 2 kitties scream at you because you were missed!

7) When they watch birdies out the window they make a little Ricky-Ticky-Tavi sound--such predators!!

8) Bella likes to play with wee house guests. (Soybean disappears)

9) Soybean has more personality than most people I know.

10) They wake me up every morning with purrs!!!