Introducing New Fall Top and sights of Jackson Hole

Here's a sneak peak at my new Fall top. :) It's my first prototype and needs a few tweaks, but Finley loved it! It's sleeveless, so of course meant for layering and pair with leggings or jeans (If your kid will wear them!) are you are set to go! It's called The Lauren Jumper.

I was shocked that I needed a BUNDLE more of squares to make the signature SLD style go on a diagonal! But as a friend said, it totally looks vintage like that which is exactly the look I was going for....vintage meets funky!

We walked around downtown Jackson Hole yesterday re-discovering some sights and sounds (the 6pm nightly 'shootout at the town square scared the daylights out of Finley...where they recreate "Annie get you Gun" scenes, cowboy gear and all).

All of these pix were taken on my iphone, so excuse the poor quality. But we had such a great time I just have to share as many as I can!

The new Lauren Jumper in action: Finley picking berries downtown Jackson.

Checking out some of the outdoor sculpture...



You know Finley loves any books...she wanted to check this one out.





This is the amazing new Center for the Arts building in downtown Jackson. Finley loves this sculpture installation (as do I!)






Ok, I got into doing some cheesy little photo edits. :)

We went to a new local gallery and Finley was hanging out under this Warhol...so I had to turn her into a piece of pop art!

Oh, and ........ Lesson of the Day! Here is my new LOTD button :) What do you think?

Do not take Finley to the shootout again, or a shooting range, or hunting.
As if this pacifist - vegetarian mum would do that anyway ;)

xo,
shari

Remember when I used to blog ?

I barely do! Ack, I'm ashamed how neglected my blog has been. Sorry lil fella. (Finley says that all the time if she bumps into things. Hilarious!)

Anyhow, I could probably think of a million excuses for leaving the blog to fend for itself (um...moved across 1000 miles this month, for one) but the REAL reason is because I've been toying with an idea for this blog....and I'm not sure I can commit to it yet, but at the same time I'm not sure how much I can handle seeing this blog so lonesome!! So..... my only option seems to be to grab the blog by the.... horns (?) and simply go for it. And by that I mean...share my little idea with you so that I have no choice but to face it.

So, without further delay, here is what my blog intends to be about. Although if you know me, you know well enough I rarely stick to a point and a segue (not the little vehicles, but boy do I want to try one of those!) is my best friend :)

This little blog, combined with my trials and tribulations of being a mom; who works, sews and cares for her unpredictable little girl, is also about learning lessons. No no no, not boring little lessons like "Do unto others..." and stuff like that (though those are great lessons, you really should heed those ;) but little lessons that you can take from each and every day from your own personal experiences.

My husband has a friend from his golfing days. He's a great guy, and everyday he would take something from his life and say "There's my lesson for the day." When I heard about this a few years ago I became inspired! What a great way to live your life! So I began to look at life that way too. It's remarkably refreshing. You ought to try it someday :)

Anyhow, I don't plan to have a lesson a day, that's for sure! But maybe every once in a while? Maybe until I get a little less busy and can dedicate more time to it? I also intend to involve you my dear friends....oh, just you wait and see. :)

Anyhow, I hope that helps explain a little bit about my hiatus. And today I will leave you with this, first, lesson.

Don't wipe your feet on a raffia style floor mat when barefoot. Trust me. Seriously.

:)

xo,
shari

4th of July hits this Canadian Household!

So I've neglected the blog, I've neglected cleaning the house, I've neglected leaving feedback, I'm even neglecting packing for my upcoming move (Eeeek, only 2 weeks away!!) BUT, I won't let a holiday pass me by :)

I just finished 4 new Penny Pants for 4th of July, to complement this dress that I finished yesterday....

Here's a sneak peak at the pants....There's a size 18-24m, 2T, 3T and 4T in this pile. It doesn't look like much, does it? LOL....but they took a lot of time!!

Uploading them to my etsy shop between 10-11am PST :)

While I'm here on the blog, remember the Fugly Knit swap I participated in? I turned this pile of knit into a two piece halter set.....




Well, I also sent this bunch of hideousness.....



to Olivia at the fabulous and always sold out Olivia's Ultimate and finally got pictures of Finley in it today!!! (Notice she was unable to use our tie dye, which I am oh so thankful for ;)

Any outfit that can make my less than active and coordinated girl scream "Hey, I think I can do ballet in this outfit!!" is a massive winner in my books!! Look at her go!!!

Thanks Olivia :)

And while we're on the subject of Fugly Knits, don't forget the Great Ugly Knit Upcycle Contest Ashley over at Lil Blue Boo is hosting!! I cannot wait to see what everyone comes up with!!!!

OK, that's enough blogging for me for the day..... I guess I need to go pack/clean/leave feedback now ;)

xo,
Shari

So Finley's Book Party Planning is a go....

It better be, it's only 10 days away!! The awesome news? I hired a storyteller!!! She is a librarian in Riverside that comes out to the desert and is apparently a phenomenal storyteller! Yay!! She's thinking of making the book theme about water, (and maybe frogs) and I like the idea, it being so hot here, we could all use some water stories. :)

I bought these amazing looking blank board books for the little party guests as a craft activity.



I need your help though....what do you think we should do with them? Should I pre-set up collage pieces and pictures for them? Should we ask the kids (4 and under) to draw their own story? Should I write a story in them that they get to draw? Should I just plop them down in front of them and say "GO!"?? I need your help, what do you think we should do with them?

You can buy these awesome little blank board books at Romp, who also has incredible customer service by the way :)

Thanks to those of you who have been emailing me party ideas.....keep em coming! :)

xo,
shari

The Penny Pant is here!

I'm way behind on my blogging. And there is good reason for it! I've been contemplating my blog direction, and I have an idea that I have been wanting to do for a loooong time, but not so sure I can keep up with it!! Soooooo...I'm stalling. I'm really, really good at that. Oh, but Finley is way better :)

Anyhow, I figured the blog must break the Penny pant news. I am so excited about this style! I realized that Finley, a soon to be 4 year old, STILL wears her 24 month Old Navy knit pants (um, now as shorts to sleep in) and I looove that. How do pants last so long? Elastic waistband (which I too am thankful for on my Old Navy shorts after late night snacking ;). Kids don't get wider, they just get more narrow and tall, making the Penny pant perfect for YEARS!

Here they are in a 3T and 4T in action :)









Finley loves them and is designing her own pair....stay tuned!! :)

xo,
shari