Mommy: Finder of Lost Objects

The following story reminds me of the bit Roseanne used to do when she was a stand-up comedienne. She talked about how her uterus was apparently a detector for lost objects around the house. I've always suspected that she was right...

This morning, Matthew, my 8 year old, was searching for last month's Lego Magazine. He couldn't find it and became very upset. As I was driving him to school, we had this conversation:

Matthew: When I get home from school, you need to help me find it!
Me: Why should I help you find it? You should have put it in your room.
Matthew: You should know where my things are.
Me: Well, if that's the case then you should know where my things are.
Matthew: No!
Me: Why not?
Matthew: Because you're the mom!

TDD is Bringing Hand Crocheted Eco to the Oscars!

Well, actually, TDD products are Oscar-bound! On February 24-25, TDD will have a display piece and swag bag gifts at the GBK Academy Awards Gift Lounge. I will, again, be represented by The Artisan Group, which had a very successful showing at the GBK Golden Globes Gift Lounge (where TDD gifted the press baskets with a bar of Summerfield Soaps' Buttermilk and Carrot Complexion Soap).

I'm very excited that the newly designed eco-friendly Occoquan Tote Purse will be featured as my display piece! Hand crocheted from upcycled/repurposed plastic grocery bags; it's lined and has a zippered pocket. After receiving customer feedback, models after this design will include a snap closure.

The Occoquan Eco Friendly Tote/Purse

The celebrity swag bags will include an Eco Petite Pocket Purse. These little numbers are hand crocheted from upcycled/repurposed plastic grocery bags and have a magnetic snap and a little bling as a button. They are perfect for keeping coins, lipstick/lip balm, and other small items from cluttering the bottom of your handbag.

And so the excitement for my fellow artisans and I will begin in a couple of weeks! Fingers crossed that we all receive some great photos.

The World of Sweet Stella's

I had to write a bit about my friend Shannon of Sweet Stella's. Shannon is one of the most talented creative people I know. She has so many talents in her arsenal, I am truly awed. Among them are: artist (she majored in it), creator of the outstanding products at Sweet Stella's, mommy blogger, baker, model and photo shoot stylist.

I've been fortunate to get to know Shannon a bit and have her style the first of what I hope to be many photo shoots for me. She's crazy creative, and I love sitting back and watching her mind work... fast.

The Christmas ornaments that I ordered from Sweet Stella's were amaze-balls (pun intended). I mean, really, look at these!

Left - Hand painted ornament / Right - Paper Paillette ornament

Being a huge fan of abstract art, I'm dying to get a painting from her! Here's a painting called Fire Below. It's abstract in acrylic and plaster.

If you're looking for handcrafted invitations, loot bags, masks, journals, note stacks and more, then Sweet Stella's is the place you want to go.

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