Today some eagerly awaited button-gals arrived in the mail...
They are in the shop...
Wow, I just really love it when shop-things arrive in the mail. Even more than, say, shoes or presents for me...no, Really! I don't know what it is, it's just so satisfying. I guess it's just a reminder of the reality of my very own cottage industry.
Yesterday, I spent the early part of the afternoon with my dears Sara & her husband Andy (they stayed over with me after the show before they jetted off to their next show in Philly). We had a great time, but that did mean that sadly, I missed Nigella's new show on Food Network (thank you for thinking of me, though, Jessica-my-favorite-squirrel!). I feel more than a little sad about that...but I did make some of Nigella's Snickers Muffins, which were very, very good. I added a tsp of cinnamon, just for another little bit of kick. The only thing that is a little jarring about the Snickers content is that it never occured to me just how insubstantial the insides of Snickers are... and with the high-heat in the oven, the chocolate, "nouget" (who will ever know what that stuff is) and the caramel part of the candy kind of dispersed into the muffin at large, leaving behind some very lonely, glaring peanuts. Still good though. Very. Here I am, complaining about the peanut-factor, but I have eaten them for breakfast and for lunch, so they are obviously tasty!
Baking is one of the most lovely, grounding things that you can do, at least for me. It is lovely, and makes everything smell warm and cozy in your house while the baking itself is going on, and then afterwards (especially if you don't have a gaggle of little ones) you have something wonderful and homey to eat for the next few days. I think I'm coming to the realization that whenever I feel out-of-sorts, a bit of baking is the cure. You would think that it would be painting, but really, I only like to paint when I am content or ridiculously upset... out-of-sorts does not a good painting make!
Adios, little appleseeds. Enjoy the week!
Comments (11)
Oh my god! I nearly fainted, I saw the ring of buttons and thought it was a braclet made of your little girls and was getting my shop clicking finger ready. The buttons are wonderfuls but now I want a bracelet!
Lisa · October 02, 2006 at 06:40 PM
Oh super lovely and cute!! Yay!
vegasandvenice · October 02, 2006 at 08:46 PM
I love them. You need to make some more of those super cute hedgehogs. I want to buy them for people for christmas presents! i love you stuff!
Jordan · October 02, 2006 at 10:11 PM
I myself love when we have finished a large amount of the same item...seeing them all lined up... like a sweet little chorus line...makes me very very happy....things feel "real" en masse!
I just adore the new offerings!! Everything you do is just such "life candy"!
love them!
xoxo Jenny! a big big Fan!
jenny holiday · October 02, 2006 at 10:51 PM
I remember we made Living Dead Doll cards a while back and had them printed. We made 2500 sets and had to number and pack them all by hand. It was so exciting seeing that many.
We kept a bunch of sets and are barely putting them up for sale now. We don't need 100 or however many we kept.
Diana · October 02, 2006 at 11:53 PM
I love baking... you're right, its grounding.. It feels like you're really at home.
Anita · October 03, 2006 at 09:49 AM
you're just goin full speed ahead, chicky! good for you...very inspiring:)
keep it up...oh and i need some pins so you better make more:)
smiles
lori
lori · October 03, 2006 at 10:30 AM
Oooh, I keep missin' the goodies! I love the little red pouch.
Megan · October 03, 2006 at 10:49 AM
gorgeous buttons. i agree baking sets the world right again. we have been waking up and making 2 minute dill biscuits. mmm. hot out of the oven.
cindy · October 03, 2006 at 01:06 PM
If I didn't already spend money on art this month, I would have totally bought a portrait necklace from you. I LOVE the one with the girl up in the tree.
I'm looking forward to making a purchase very soon, though and Christmas is coming! Yay! I'm glad I found you and your girls.
Sadie Lou · October 03, 2006 at 05:29 PM
I watched Nigella's Feasts on Sunday, it was spectacular! I just love her and her book(s). I may make some snickers muffins for my LOST premiere party tomorrow!
On a side note, I have your Peppermint Girl print here beside my computer and I get so many compliments on it! I send everyone who asks your way...
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Shelly · October 03, 2006 at 05:33 PM