Feeling Crabby

I just Listed a New Summer of 2008 Design on eBay!
It's a collaboration with I Love Kiddie Clothes
She is one of my talented group members from TheAve
I Love Kiddie Clothes is a fabulous seamstress and her applique's are To Die For!

Crabby Bling Tee Listing


Matching Capris by I Love Kiddie Clothes


FREE SHIPPING on the Crabby Bling Tee
To The Lucky Person that Wins the Auctions for
Both the Crabby Bling Tee & the Capris
Happy Bidding!
Crabby Listings Ends Friday June 27th

With the 4th of July only a few weeks away I have Re-Listed
my "Made in the USA" Bling Tee
available for both Boys & Girls!


"Made in the USA" Listing Ends Sunday June 22nd
and will ship in time for the 4th :)

~Patricia

Green Mowing

I'm sad to say I haven't jumped on the whole "Going Green" lifestyle as much as I should.
But this attempt might just kick my butt in shape literally!
We have purchased a Scotts 20" Classic Mower

No Gas, No Oil, No Electricity
Just good ol' Human Push Power
Yes, it's great for the environment but it is also a great workout!
Ok, now we have 3 acres so I'm not using it on the whole yard just yet.
We bought it for me to keep up with about 8000 sq. ft. of grass in the front and back of our house.
You know the part of the yard the family is always playing in and I am always nagging Dave to mow

I just have to say I LOVE IT!
It's quiet, the kids can play safely nearby and I don't have to worry about flying debris and I am getting an awesome workout!
I think it's a win win for everyone including the environment ;)

~Patricia

Ripe for the Picking ~Garden Update wk9

Here is our first Tomato harvest for the summer!
And just in time since the Tomato Salmonella outbreak has hit Florida.


Other than the tomatoes...I think the Banana Peppers are ready.
I had a failed attempt at lettuce. When I first planted the garden I planted seeds for Romaine & Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce. I think I was a little too late and it got too hot here in Florida.
I do have a packet of Seed Savers Lettuce Mixture that I may plant since my 2 lettuce squares are empty now. I'm not sure if they will be a success this time of year but I'll give it a try.

I also pulled up a Carrot to see how they are coming along...still very small although the packet says 65 Days to Harvest. Sorry no pic's but they are Burpee Little Finger Carrots
The length was ok when I picked them but they were very thin.

I am such a newbie at this! With the exception of Herbs and Tomatoes I haven't grown much else.

I'll take pictures on the whole Garden again for the 10 week update to see if any readers have advice.

~Patricia

Welcome GirlIndie

Welcome GirlIndie readers/members!
I should have posted this Welcome message days ago...I see many new visitors stopping by from GrilIndie

If you are not familiar with GirlIndie they are a
Forum structured Network providing information and opportunities to WAHM and Women Owned Businesses. Most members produce all of their products by hand. Working to keep the tradition of Handmade Quality items from getting lost among the big name brands.
GirlIndie also has a Blog dedicated to featuring these designers.

Stop by GirlIndie June 2-8 to take part in their Birthday Bash!

For those of you new to my Blog...
My name is Patricia and I am a work at home mom/designer.
I have One Boy and One Girl, hence the name ;)
I have always been a crafty and creative person. I enjoy creating, gardening and cooking.
Several years ago I started to design dazzling rhinestud encrusted tees for my little girl. Because I love to doodle this went beyond cute sayings like "Daddy's Girl". I have created hundreds of designs from Gold Fish, Roosters and Hippos to Character Favorites!
I have been selling my designs on eBay and in boutiques for 4 years and am in the process of opening my own website.

Please stop by One Boy One Girl Boutique to see a Preview of our
Summer 2008 Collection and visit the Gallery page to see a sample of my work.

Don't forget to leave a Comment on my Blog so I know you stopped by :)
~Patricia

Wild Kingdom (7wk Garden Update)

Here we are 7 weeks into our Square Foot Garden and from this picture all appears to be fine

Tomato's are in abundance...I can't wait until they are ready to pick!


Trenton is so proud of his Banana Pepper Plant


Red Peppers getting bigger every day

I didn't title this post "Wild Kingdom" for no reason

Expertly camouflaged within the branches and leaves of the Tomato plant was a
Tomato Horn Worm
Can you find him in this picture?

Well this not so little guy had to go before he destroyed my Tomato plants!


I will be checking daily to see if he has any friends living in my little garden

This past weekend we have also encountered other unwelcome backyard visitors...
While eating breakfast I looked out our back door to see this




He is only our second snake siting of the season and I'm sure he won't be the last.
Sorry I am awful at snake identification but my very uneducated guess is???
Well, you can look it up Here

Ok, now this was a first for me and I would almost like to forget that this is lurking around my yard
A Black Widow Spider was under a log next to the kids trampoline!
Onyx-Pup was barking as something so we all went out to see.
As usual Onyx was harassing the turtle heading back to it's hole
(sorry no pic's of the turtle...I got preoccupied with the Poisonous Spider)

While watching the ruckus Onyx was causing David kicked over a log and
This is what he found!


It took the kids seeing this to keep their shoes on while outside
At least for One day

~Patricia

Show your Colors & Eat Sweet Treats with OBOG

The Boutique has been a buzz creating new designs for the Summer of 2008
and re-Launching a few Favorites

We are also getting closer to getting our own Website up
I have realized I can't do it all
so I have enlisted the the help of
Absolutely Charming Designs
They have done a fantastic job for me in the past creating an outstanding
logo and template for The Stud Shoppe
I can't wait to see what wonderful things they come up with this time

With the site in good hands, I have been working on New Designs
and couldn't resist listing this
Patriotic "Made in the USA"
matching Brother & Sister
Bling Tees

Bella and Trenton had so much Fun taking pictures together
and Trenton was happy that Mom finally made a shirt for Him!

The "Made in the USA" Bling Tees
are at Auction now so you can have them in time for the 4th!

BLB Boutique asked me to join them for their Ice Cream Social
I jumped at the chance to work with my good friends again
and offer my
"Sweet Sundae" Bling Tee


To coordinate with all their Yummy Fashions!


These items are also at Auction now
Search BLB Boutique on eBay to find all the coordinating items

~Patricia

Milestones

On May 17th Miss Bella turned 4 years old!
And if you ask her, she'd tell you
"It was the Best Day Ever"

Not only did she have Cake
She got her own Ironing Board
(that was Top on the wish list)
Garden Tools, Wheel Barrel, Watering Can
Doodle Bear, Stampers, Craft Supplies and so Much More
The living room has looked like a tornado hit it this past week!

It was also a day of Smiling faces


Water Slides



Pinata Fun


I don't know if Trenton was happier about Dora's head being knocked off
or the Candy and Toys that came out ;)


Family


It was a great day and after everyone was gone...
Bella took another step to becoming a Big Girl

She sent her Binky to the Binky Fairy!

We have been working toward this day since her last birthday
Yes it's been a long and Binky road
We weened her to only using them when she napped and slept
She really relied on them at those times so this was not something she wanted to do
But we told her all Children turning 4 had to give their Binkies to the Binky Fairy
(Children can be so accepting some times)

So like I said after everyone was gone
Bella & her Binkies began their tearful journey


A last Good-Bye

I did say Tearful

But she let them go on Her Own when She was Ready
And Up they went...


"Daddy, is the Binky Fairy going to take Good Care of them?"
"Yes, Miss Bella, very good care" :)


Although Bella has asked for her Binky every night since
She still says
this was "The Best Day Ever"
If only she knew how many more were to come
I Love You Big Girl!

~Patricia