Holiday Trunk Show 2009

Finally, a moment to sit and write ... what a busy and great weekend!

The girls of the Handmade Revolution really had it going on yesterday. I'm so inspired after hanging out with these wonderful & talented women. It was also a great way to get to know my neighbors and local community. I can't wait until we get to do it again.

In case you are wondering, this first photo is of some mistletoe coffee cup warmers (which were purchased by a super fashionable girl who wore them right out the door as wrist warmers - wish I had thought of that!) And then with the leftover sweater scraps, Natalie and I made "Christmas Buddies", I think they came out cute. We have a couple left at $10 each, so let me know if you need a buddy =)

And in case you were not able to make it to the show, Jon's put together a great slide show of the day. Take a peek and if you'd like to check out our upcoming Valentine's Show click on over to our site at www.thehandmaderevolution, there's a link at the top right with a super easy way to sign up for notifications so that you can be the first to know what The Handmade Revolution is doing in our little corner of San Diego.

I hope you are enjoying and sharing the holiday cheer!

Yikes! Almost 30 days ...

I can't believe how many days have passed since I've lasted blogged. Life's been a little busy, but it's been full of great things and time spent with family and friends. One of the things that has kept me busy is partnering with a local business, Citizen Video in South Park. Citizen Video carries an amazing selection of foreign & independent films and is NOT your typical video shop. So when the opportunity came up to join forces, Rebecca, Colleen & I (we were already friends and members in The Handmade Revolution) were totally ready to give the retail world a shot. We've now have about 50% of the floorspace to sell our handmade jewelery, accessories and gently used clothing. Part of the arrangement requires us to each work in the Citizen shop 9 hours a week, and so far I'm learning a lot about movies and making quite a few friends in the neighborhood. Here's a picture of me with the girls on our opening night on November 1st, it was on Dia De Los Muertos so we totally went with the theme, it was a really fun night!



The other things that have happened since we launched the shop, were that The Handmade Revolution participated in a fundraiser at McKinley School, and now this weekend on Saturday night we'll be working during the South Park Walk-A-Bout, a huge neighborhood event where the local shops serve drinks, snacks and have great sales, if you are in the area you might want to check it out. Additionally, my home is open to the public for our Second Annual Handmade Revolution Holiday Trunk Show. It's on Sunday Dec 6th from 11am to 5 pm, hope you can stop by and see all the unique handmade items made right here in our little corner of SD.

So, that's me this past month. Hopefully, I'll have more time to check in but if I don't, now you'll know why. Happy almost December!

Dia De Los Muertos ...

The Hall family has been making lots of cool stuff for this upcoming weekend's festivities. I've been really fascinated with this holiday ever since moving to San Diego. I suppose the closeness to the border and the cultural immersion I've experienced since moving here has inspired me to understand more about my heritage and the "Day of The Dead" celebration.

In case you don't know what the holiday is about, I'll give you a quick little history lesson;

The observance of El Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) dates from Pre-Columbian times. It is believed by many that this is the time when those who have passed away are allowed to return to earth to visit with their families and friends. This occasion, on November 1 and 2, ceremonially honors those who have died.

El Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico by decorating shop windows, cleaning and decorating the cemetery, creating special flower wreaths, making small and large toys and figurines featuring the calaveras (skulls and skeletons). Zempasuchitl, a type of marigold, is the traditional flower of the occasion and altars are often covered with the bright orange petals. It's no wonder that the baker, cook, florist and artist are essential to the celebration of Los Dias De Los Muertos.

The objects and symbols used in the rememberance of loved ones during the Day of the Dead are usually hand made and sold in local markets by individual vendors. The items are typically made of natural products, which makes so much sense to me.

And, if you know me well, you've probably seen me in a skull shirt more than once. I've always loved them. So it's probably no surprise that this holiday is fast becoming one of my favorites!

I also wanted to share this great quote by Bobbi Salinas-Norman that sums up my feelings on the holiday;

"What is the difference between Halloween and the Day of the Dead? Halloween is based on a medieval European concept of death, and is populated by demons, witches (usually women) and other images of terror -- all of them negative. The Day of the Dead, in contrast, is distinctly different. It is a uniquely Indo-Hispanic custom that demonstrates strong sense of love and respect for one’s ancestors; celebrates the continuance of life, family relationships, community solidarity and even finds humor after death -- all positive concepts!"

And in related news, I've been in a crafty mood getting stuff made for my new little boutique shop that I'll be sharing with my friends. It's located inside Citizen Video in South Park. I hope you can stop by this Sunday, anytime between 4 - 9 pm. We'll be serving Sangria and Pan Dulce .... and having too much fun with a Day of The Dead Theme. Hope you can stop on by!

Speaking The Truth ...

I just read a great blog post by my husband, Jon. Sometimes he makes me so proud! It's great to see how he's listening and learning about something near and dear to both our hearts. Great job Jon!

You can check it out yourself by clicking here.

Pretty cool teacher tip ...

Stefani loves tracing and practicing letters and I found this great site that allows you to write a short phrase and generate a practice worksheet instantly. Enjoy!

Love Someone ...

This is a pretty cool beat box video by Dub FX performing "Love Someone" on the streets of Bristol, UK back in the fall of '08.

The whole song is created live using just his voice with a Roland Effects & loop pedal. The main song starts in at about 2 minute mark but if you watch it from the beginning you’ll see him gradually build the layers.

Here's some of my favorite lyrics in the song; ENJOY!



Partial Lyrics for "Love Someone" by Dub FX

“It’s possible to change this world
revolutionize the boys and girls ...

…creating a world for the open minded
a unique perception a truth decided
I know we can find it
its a matter of where and when we collectively decide it

the world is not a vicious place
its just the way we’ve been raised
discovering time and space
I know we that could make a change
rearrange the way that we appreciate the world today…

… we’re here, we don’t come equipped with it all
half the fun is learning, I’m having a ball

the world keeps turning
my road is small but I make a change
I hope you’re feeling the same way
I’ll be sayin’ what I say”

It’s possible to love someone
And not treat them in the way that you want

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Sometimes we just need a hand ...

I took this picture with my cell phone just a few mornings ago. It's a picture of my husband Jon, (he didn't know I took this picture with my cellphone, but I wanted to remember the moment). I'm so proud of him for so many things, but on this day it was because he's the kind of guy who's not afraid to care about someone that most people would avoid.

The day started out as a typical morning for Jon and I. It was early and we had walked to our favorite market & coffee shop in town, we were sitting out on the patio, when the lady behind us started having trouble. She was moaning and calling for someone to help her. So Jon went inside and alerted an employee of the store to call 911, and as we waited for the ambulance to arrive, Jon started to ask some questions and wait with her. She wanted Jon to hold her hand. Turns out her name is Jeanine, she is 42, has no family nearby, she has seizures and she doesn't have a place to live.

It seemed like the paramedics already knew Jeanine. She's probably been taken to the hospital more than once by them. We don't really know what was wrong with her except that she was embarrassed that she had to ask for help. Perhaps it was a medical problem, maybe it was something else involving some type of substance - not sure what it was, but what I do know is that it was an opportunity to show compassion to someone who probably doesn't receive much kindness, if any.

Every day, I pass people with nowhere to call home. Sometimes I notice them, most of the time I don't. But probably, every one of them has a story of how they got there.

In 2004, St. Mungo's, a homeless shelter in London conducted a survey on 1,534 people without homes. What they found helped explain the circumstances that send most homeless people to the streets.

The saddest & most common reason has to do with broken relationships that were destroyed by drug and alcohol abuse, behavioral problems, physical or mental illness.

One story I found online was about Ed Mitchell a 54 yr old business and finance TV journalist. Ed had been bringing home a salary of 100,000 pounds (about $200,000 US Dollars) a year. He had a family, a well paying job, and a great home. He's homeless now after his credit card debt went out of his control and he turned to alcohol. He got divorced, lost his job and home and now he lives on a bench. I guess you could call it a riches to rags story, not a happy ending.

I'll try and think about that the next time I see a man lying in the street with no shoes on. I'll remind myself that he has feelings. He was probably loved at one point in his life, maybe he even had dreams. For sure, he has memories.

I was thinking today about seeing Jeanine loaded into the back of the ambulance, and how life can be so hard for some people. I want to remember how alone she was. So in the future, instead of thinking that I know how a person like Jeanine ended up this way, I think I owe them the opportunity to let them tell their story before I pass judgment. And if I don't know the story, I'll remind myself that there is one and if I took the time to ask and listen it could be part of my story too.

I love stories like this ...

When William Kamkwamba’s parents couldn’t afford the $80 yearly tuition for his school he sneaked into the classroom anyway, until his teachers found out about it a few weeks later. Without hope of being able to go back to school, William continued his education by teaching himself, borrowing books from the small library at the elementary school in his village. One day, when he was 14, he went to the library and came across a fifth-grade science book called Using Energy. In his autobiography, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (co-written with Bryan Mealer), William wrote, “The book has since changed my life.”

After reading the book, William figured out how to make a windmill out of found objects and how to harness the wind for energy. This changed everything for him and his family.

The fact that William overcame his extreme circumstances; starvation, a lack of education, life in a country plagued with drought, famine, poverty, disease, a corrupt government and low expectations gives me so much hope for people that can think creatively - this is so inspiring!

Forget the Stereotypes ...

Coming up quick, on the first weekend of October, Tijuana will celebrate the arts, culture and music of it's artists at an event called Entijuanarte at the Centro Cultural. One of the goals of the event is to demonstrate another face of the city of Tijuana and to be a meeting point for the cultural and artistic diversity of the Baja California and the Southern California region.

By the way, I love the tagline they are using in their advertising;

Discover a new world of art and culture at your doorstep, but be warned; You will never think of this city in the same way.

"Arte es Poder" translates to "Art is Power". I think art has to power to give sight to the blind. What I mean by this, is I took a tour of the videos on youtube and more than 90% paint a picture that TJ is all about beer, hookers, drugs, violence and quite an ugly place. I don't agree with that picture. Sure it's dirty, yes it's a poor country, yes there's some violence, but name a place in the U.S. that doesn't have violence too. I think we need to be looking to see the beauty that is just beneath the surface. It's starting to boil up to the top now and I'm so happy to see events like Entijuanarte, that expose us to the emerging cultural revolution happening in Tijuana, Mexico. I'm hoping that Jon and I can make it down with the girls that weekend, I'll let you know how it goes.

And for the topping this little piece o' mexican pie, I have a wonderful little interview with Tanya Aguiniga. She's a Los Angeles based furniture designer/maker raised in Tijuana, Mexico. Tanya’s work is informed by border experiences: the interconnectedness of societies, the beauty in struggle and the celebration of culture.



I say "You Go Chica!"

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if you need a link to get more info;
Si hables español, click here
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What do you want? ...

Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Hmm, if that's true, which of course it is. Then why do I want what I think I need? Maybe I don't really "need" the things I want. Maybe if I saw it as; "I won't lack the important things God knows I really need" and the other stuff is just my human thoughts mucking things up.

Let me give you a little perspective on where I'm at with all this. Right now we're living here in San Diego as part of an intentional community. Oh geez! Stop rolling your eyes, it's not what you think. It's not a commune. We're actually part of a mentoring/coaching community that we are helping to lead, but that's even harder to explain, so for the sake of getting this blog post out of my head and put into words, I'm just going to go with "intentional community".

Last week, as a part of a book we are reading together, we were asked to list the words that came to mind when we hear the word "community". I must admit I struggled a bit with being honest. The first words that wanted to fly out of my mouth were bad hairdos and weird clothing (but that's just too much TV coverage of the wackos that had 400 kids taken away in a raid on their ranch), but what I ended up saying out loud was "challenging". A few years back, I would have ran away as fast as I could at the thought of living in a "community"; when I was in high school one of my sisters went off to live in a Kibbutz (that did not end well) and I had many pre-conceived ideas of what living in community might look like. So far, this experience is not stereotypical.

And now that it's been almost a year into the adventure, I am starting to see my role here a little more clearly and my definition of "community" is changing. One of the things I've struggled the most this past year is with giving myself away and keeping my love tank full. I saw a great quote recently, it went something like this:

"In order to receive love and acceptance, you only need to give it away."

Think about that for a moment. Isn't that so opposite to how our culture stockpiles away everything for ourselves? That's what I've been doing emotionally and relationally. I've had to dig deep to get to the heart of this one. I suppose it's a good thing to realize something isn't right.

The truth is that I need to be needed and wanted, but really, unless I need and want others I'm not going to get what I want. I'm still thinking this one through and as a part of that conversation with myself I'm going to re-read a great book that I went through about 10 years ago, called "Search for Significance", maybe it will help me remember who I am and why I want the things that I do.

So in celebration of my "aha" moment today, I share with you this fabulous vintage Cheap Trick song that I so can relate to today. Enjoy!



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Another movie on my must see list ...

Right off the top, I have to say I love the 60's setting and the soundtrack! It's received rave reviews at Sundance and now it's at the Toronto International Film Festival and continuing to create quite a buzz.

One reviewer said;

The story is adapted from Lynn Barber’s memoirs by British novelist Nick Hornby. Jenny is a top A-level student who has hopes of attending university at Oxford in the early 1960’s, but she meets a charismatic older man (Peter Sarsgaard) who offers an exciting alternative of seeing and experiencing life. An Education is a beautiful film about the loss of innocence. It’s extremely smart, sharply written, and almost feels like a of the classic films from the 1960’s.

I'm definitely going to just have to watch it for myself and see if I agree. Chances are it will be worth checking out!

This makes me want a Wii ...

This is an awesome piece of advertising for a new Beatles music game. The site says the game is compatible with PS3, XBOX and Wii, but since I don't have any of them I'll just have to enjoy the video clips. How cool! Check out the Beatles Rock Band website for more cool stuff like free wallpapers and icons.



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Back to school ...

The girls are back to their studies, and I'm back to teaching them. After being home-schooled for 7 years, Emily (my oldest) has moved up to middle school and is now attending a hybrid home-school academy. As a 7th grader, she attends twice a week and then does her studies at home the other 3 days. It's a pretty great program and the perfect size for easing into a more traditional school setting in preparation for attending High Tech High School in a couple of years. It's working out so much better than I expected, she really plugged in quickly and is already making friends and straight A's. Nat & Stef are still homeschooling with me, with the same goal to attend High Tech H.S. So far, we're off to a good start to the 09/10 school year. We're still doing Math, Grammar, Writing, and following The Well Trained Mind classical education module and enjoying a year of Early American History and lots of fun reading.

My favorite subject this semester, is Earth Science. In addition to some fun field trips and nature walks, we'll be watching lots of fun videos and performing our own experiments. As part of our studies we are covering geology. So as part of my research I came across this fun video to get the girls excited about understanding the periodic table elements. What a creative idea, I hope you like it and share it with your kids!


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Thank You Recession ...

This is a pretty inspiring 30 min documentary on the recession that bottomed out in Argentina in 2001 and how the citizens banded together to make a future for themselves. I'm hopeful that as we face similar challenges with high unemployment and the uncertainty of the dollar and all the other "crisis" related issues that we all have to deal with, is that we embrace the idea that what will ultimately save us as individuals is learning to help each other.

Great stuff!

Lemonade ...

This trailer is from the upcoming documentary movie "Lemonade" which tells the story of what happens when people who were once paid to be creative in advertising are forced to be creative with their own lives.

According to the movie's synopsis, some 70,000 advertising professionals have lost their jobs during this "great recession". Thankfully, my husband Jon, who is an Art Director at an agency, still has a job.

But since I've had so many friends lose their jobs recently and perhaps you or someone you know has been affected by unemployment, I thought we could all appreciate this encouraging snippet; because you never know when life might hand you some lemons ...

Raising Awareness ...

I just came across this amazing video, the animation and 3D is spectacular!

“The Veiled Commodity” is a short film that uses various design and animation techniques to tell the history of slavery and the problems of its present day counterpart; the trafficking and victimization of people around the world.

It's been said “those who forget history are doomed to repeat it" and that’s exactly what’s happening. Slavery exists around the world at this very moment – sometimes even in our own backyard.

The Veiled Commodity HD from Vinh Dickson on Vimeo.

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The Show ...

In case you missed the show this past Saturday, here's a few shots of our fabulous day. We'll be having another show this coming fall, and if you want to be notified when we set the date, just send us an email at thehandmaderevolution@gmail.com or you can follow us at our blog; www.thehandmaderevolution.com

Handmade Show this Saturday 8.8.09 ...

OK, you have been officially invited to The Handmade Revoution's Trunk Show. This time were serving up some fresh locally made, eco-friendly goods, cool drinks and live tunes. Hope you can stop by!

Countdown to Comic-Con ...

Emily, Natalie and I are going to attend Comic-Con for the first time. I've always wanted to go. I've always been fascinated with anything related to anime, manga, tokidoki, blythe dolls and graphic novels. It's been fun to see how the girls also love this stuff too. So in honor of our upcoming adventure to Comic Con this Thursday, July 23rd I made a little collage of the things we hope to see while we are there.

Also, here's a short video from Danny DeVito regarding his upcoming visit to Comic Con ... Enjoy!

***Probably best to only have kids over 12 watch this***

Suzie's Farm Veggies ...

A few weeks ago we joined a local CSA and did a trial run with a $7 week commitment. After the trial ended we had to decide if we wanted to go for the bigger commitment of $25 week on the bi-monthly package. I'm so glad we did! We are getting a wider variety of organic locally grown produce and our family will be getting their greens and if I went to my local supermarket this stuff would cost over $40 (at least, and for sure it wouldn't be organic). So if you are in the San Diego area, you might want to check it out here.

Here's what we got this week;

Spring Mix
Mesclun Mix
Basil
Mint
Tomatillos
Anaheim Chiles
Beets
Baby Fennel
Micro Cilantro
Chard
Summer Squash Assortment
Cucumbers
Radish Bites

Well now I've got to go figure out what I can make with Mint ... it's so hot today, all that comes to mind is a Mojito =)

Happy Anniversary Time! ...

Well, isn't that an exciting picture? You wouldn't know it from the outside, but it's very special to me, it's a scrapbook that Jon made for me about 12 years ago. It's actually the only scrapbook I own. And as a little treat for you, I wanted to give you a little peek at what's inside.

But first, let me tell you how I got it. Many years ago, 12 years in fact, a group of our friends were having a valentines dinner, and a few days before the party, the guys got together and secretly planned a night out and stayed up late making these books for us girls. Mine contains a great collection of photo's, valentines cards, love notes & such that I had collected over the years. It was quite a surprise and makes me happy to flip through it's pages.

It's great to see how we've changed and grown together. You can only tell so much from the pictures, but I can tell you that the biggest changes were from the inside out. We've been on quite a journey of opening our minds and hearts to calling, passions and convictions. It's not always been easy, but hey, who's life is? It's definitely been exciting, challenging and I've traveled in directions I never imagined I'd go. But that's the excitement, not knowing how the the story ends.

So here's your peek. Some of these shots are cool, and some silly ... but it's us, and I wouldn't trade "us" for anything in the world. Happy 21 years together Jon!











One more thing, what would my blog be without a little cheezy goodness??? Hope you enjoy the amazing vocals - Don't forget to turn up the volume!

I Had A Crafty Weekend ...

Well, I finally got motivated and made something. Nat and I had so much fun making these cute little animal head hair pins. I'll be selling them at the next Handmade Revolution Trunk Show coming up Aug 8 in Golden Hill from 11 am to 5 pm (San Diego), if you're in the area, stop on by! And if you need directions, just send me an email =)

What I've been up to ...

This image is pretty interesting to me, it was designed as a part of a contest in 2004 to forecast where we might be in 10 years with social media capital. For me, it seems to perfectly sum up our fascination and use of various types of social currencies that are becoming a way of life for most of us. In this tongue-and-cheek view of our future world, it seems easy to imagine that the statement of our future wealth might include accounting of our social capital by measuring what contributions you've made to places like Wikipedia or Flickr. Seriously, I think it could happen.

Ever since my last post was a couple of weeks ago, which was only a video because I was too busy with other stuff, I was thinking "oh, well" I've been busy with my "real" life and don't have time for updating my "virtual" life. I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like it's too hard to keep up with Facebook, my blog and all the other online places I contribute to ... but now I'm thinking maybe I should just try and stay on-board, instead of possibly missing the "virtual" boat.

One last thing, I came across this funny video that you might enjoy ... "What Would Twittering Look Like in Real Life";




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I'm loving this song ...

A Wealthy Man ...

Isn't this a great picture? This was taken several years ago on one of our family adventure days. Nothing fancy, just being together and having fun.

So as I head out to celebrate Father's Day with the girls and their wonderful "Daddy", I was thinking about my childhood and when I used to celebrate the day with my "Daddy". I never did stop calling him "Daddy", even when he passed away almost 14 years ago, I still called him that. I think there's a difference ... Dad vs Daddy. I'll post about that some other time.

So I was thinking about my good fortune of having a father that spent time with me, who taught me to love God and the simple things in life and I'm grateful for that. And right now as I'm heading out to celebrate the day with Jon, who's an amazing father to my three girls, I wanted to let him know that I'm thankful beyond words for being a great "daddy" to the girls. And the truth is I'm bad with words, (even though it's my love language) and I struggle to put my thoughts on paper or in this case electronic characters to grace the world wide web for centuries to come.

So instead I wanted to share with you a gift that Jon gave me, something that he wrote for me almost 14 years ago. My tradition is to read this every Father's Day so that I remember the value of not only having a great father, but also of being one.

Thanks Jon for being a man I can look up to and a father that Emily, Natalie and Stefani love so deeply ... Happy Father's Day 09!

The Wealthiest Man I Ever Knew - by Jon Hall, Christmas 1995

The wealthiest man I ever knew wasn’t a man of many possessions. He didn’t have a fleet of cars, a big house, or attend expensive therapy sessions.

He was a man of simplicity, of gentleness … of servant hood and of thoughtfulness – with a fair share of caring, He had a character like no other … strong, but not overbearing. Of worldly things, he had quite few … that which he had tended to be recycled, used, and not very new.

But of earthly things, this man was beyond rich. The love of his family, and of his God, carried him through life without a hitch. Oh, he had problems, setbacks, and failing health like the rest of us. But the love of one daughter, she is the essence of love – represented in its simplest.

This daughters’ love, showed more than caring. It showed more than admiration, something far more daring. Her love was the essence of unconditional love. Something more than from herself, something more like from above.

This man showed his daughter this love, every chance he would … He showed it through the lessons, he showed it when they were fishing, he showed it whenever he could.

And from his example, she learned something quite valuable. She learned to love in a way that was gentle, but unstoppable. It showed in those hours, many a long hour, that she sat at his bedside, frustrated, but not sour.

For she knew that this man, tired, in pain, and near the end, was going to a place unlike any other … he was going to a place where his body would more than mend.

What made this man so wealthy, was more than money could buy. It’s worth more than anything … more than the world, bigger than the sky. It’s worth more than all the possessions of the world, more than all this earth could offer. His wealth was so staggering, greater than the world coffer.

For this man’s wealth was based on a love. The love of his God, the love of his daughter. An unconditional love, more than this world could ever offer.

And in the day, that she see’s her father again, she’ll give him a hug, she’ll share a tear, but she’ll know where he’s been. In the place he is now, in a place we can only imagine, this wealthy man’s there now, in a place called heaven.

Soggy Day Sale ...

Our Handmade Revolution sales at the carnival this past weekend were pretty slow due to the rain. And because I have to send two kiddos to camp and really needed to sell these asap I thought I'd give you a chance to "help me help you", no wait it's the other way around ... I get so confused =)

Either way, I've got a great stash of men's vintage camera t-shirts that Jon designed for me, he first took pictures of the actual cameras and then did his magic on them. Both of these camera's were part of my dad's camera's collection that he gave to Jon a very long time ago. I especially remember my dad taking some great family pictures with the brownie, what a cool camera!

These shirts are a high quality 100% combed cotton. Super soft and light. Great for wearing in summer and would make the perfect Father's Day gift ... Only $20 and I'll pay for the shipping. If you want one just select which size you need in the pulldown menu; I have Med, Large and XL.

Just click on the paypal link to buy one and save yourself a trip to the mall =)

Green Shirt with Polaroid Camera

Sizes

Medium Large XL

Gray Shirt with Brownie Camera

Sizes

Medium Large XL

Starbucks Recycled Coffee Bag Wallet ...

Today I slept in, then took a long walk and got a great cup of Costa Rican coffee at Grant's Market in Golden Hill. Spent time with Jon and the girls. And I made something new from something old ... it was a very good day!

Hot off the press ...

My crafty sista's and I ... "The Handmade Revolution" will have a booth selling our handmade wares at;




The 11th Annual San Diego
The Old House Fair
Saturday, June 20th 2009
10 am to 4 pm



The event will feature a historic home tour, children’s activities and crafts, community booths, food vendors, and many local artists. The fair will take place over two blocks in South Park intersecting at 30th and Beech Streets. Entrance to the Old House Fair is free. Hope you can stop by!

Creativity ...

I'm not Mormon, and I don't think it matters what religion you are to appreciate this beautiful message for all of our souls.

Invisible Thread ...

Last week marked the end of Volume 4 of Heroes ... I was happy with the ending and am looking forward to Volume 5 "Redemption". I especially love the last voiceover by Mohinder. I've found the transcript and wanted to share it with you to ponder.

We are all connected, joined together by an invisible thread, infinite in its potential and fragile in its design. Yet while connected, we are also merely individuals, empty vessels to be filled with infinite possibilities, an assortment of thoughts, beliefs, a collection of disjointed memories and experiences. Can I be me without these? Can you be you? And if this invisible threat that holds us together were to sever, to cease—what then? What will become of billions of lone, disconnected souls? Therein lies the great quest of our lives: To find, to connect, to hold on. For when our hearts are pure and our thoughts in line, we are all truly one, capable of repairing our fragile world and creating a universe of infinite possibilities.