welcome to my lair

i try most days to get a blog entry out there.  of course that doesn't always work.  each day i can't help but go over and over in my head what i want to blog about.  i try really hard not to hope for new followers but everyday i open my dashboard and think... "please oh please let someone care about what i type."

so today i decided to blog a thank you.  so thank you my friendly followers.  even if you don't read me everyday i appreciate the following.

since i didn't post my etsy favorites yesterday here they are today...

1. Mia Beads

2. little brown bird

3. Sophie Isobel Designs

4. Sweet Pea Totes

until next time...

monica

puppy love

i was going through some photos taken in the last few years and i ran across this sweet photo of a memorial to a lost puppy.

i took this in Hot Spring AR at this fabulous little b and b, Lookout Point.  this little statue said so much. the worn-down collar etched with the name Chester was just too much for my wee heart. 

Lookout Point Lakeside Inn has so far been my favorite bed and breakfast that we've stayed at.  its' so inspiring.  it's located right on the lake and has the most fabulous breakfast.  go check it out, you won't be sorry.

until next time...

monica

4 month old angel

whenever i'm away
i keep you in the small of my heart
the small of my heart
whenever i'm away
i keep you in the small of my heart
the small of my heart

small of my heart 

my precious angel turns 4 months old today. she is so perfect and such a blessing. 

happy 4 months my chiquitita

whistle while you work

boy what a week last week!  my corporate job is currently coming to an end at the end of march so i am preping for the newest chapter of my life.

i am hoping that i will be able to open my etsy shop by may.  oh my goodness now that i see it in type it seems so close!  i am so terrified and so excited all at the same time.  i currently can't post any photos of what i'm working on until i am confident they are just right.  i'm feeling a bit overwhelmed but i think that is good.  thats my passion boiling up i believe. 

wish me luck.  i have some projects for a friend that i will be starting tomorrow and i am so stoked to get a jump start.  photos to come...

until next time...

monica

i love giveaways

oh i love blogs that giveaway fabulous prizes.  the anticipation of it all.... the excitment... oh swoon. 

one of my favorite bloggers, oh, hello friend, is having a huge giveaway this week.  hop on over and check it out!

until next time...

monica

my own voice

i have always admired those around me that could speak and make the world shut-up and listen.  many times i feel as if my own voice is drowned out by those.  i have realized the only person drowning out that voice is myself.  i should write and just be glad that i am able.  i should not look for a huge following and just be glad i have a few. 

i have recently started following a new blog that i think is brilliant.  her name is marta and she has started a blogging workshop.  she completely gets me!  everyday i wake up, brew my morning cup-o-joe, and get all gitty because i can't wait to read the newest entry.  i feel like she is talking to me and trying to help me be the best blogger i can be.  another great thing about marta's workshop is that it teaches you how to blog for business.  i don't mean adsense.  i mean your own business.  like i am totally dreaming about my future etsy shop.  she is giving me the courage to not just dream it but make it a reality. 

i should be a walking billboard for marta.  go me!

until next time...

monica

all the pretty things...

lets celebrate the great day of tuesday by looking at some favorite etsy finds of mine.

jimena's shop ~ hotdog necklace

lou and lee ~ Betty's bunch headband

Anika Easter's Shop ~ Baroque Birdcage

i know one doesn't have anything to do with the other but i just adore these items.  they are whimsical and sweet.

until next time...

monica