My Marley

Some of my family and I watched "Marley and Me" after Easter dinner on Sunday.
I'd read the book shortly after it came out partly because it looked like a good read, but mostly because the picture of Marley caught my eye.

Marley was the spitting image of our family dog Max. And as I read the book, there was no doubt that Max and Marley were kindred spirits. At the time I read it Max was in the last years of his life...mostly in low gear with bursts of energy now and then. So the read was a tear jerker in the end but I remember it as mostly funny and familiar(not just Marley's antics, but I grew up in PA and my parents were from Philly)

But now that Max is gone as well... and though I liked the movie, I must admit, I cried more than I laughed. It's just amazing how deeply a pet can touch your heart.

I love the way the author, John Grogan, captured the love, joys and trials of a regular family and their dog. If you haven't read "Marley and Me" pick up a copy.

For more on our Max click here

(Max with his May/December romance, Sassy)

A New Look for Chickadee Fabrics

I have a little Etsy shop for de-stash, overflow, finds new and some vintage.
I decided I needed a new, cleaner look and thanks to
Erin of Erin Bradley Designs at Etsy, I have one!

I love Erin's style! If you get a minute check her out.
Also click on over and see my new look...

I found a Great new Fabric Vendor on Etsy

Just couldn't be happier with the new Etsy fabric shop I just found!


She has a great selection, super communication and customer service, and the fabric was out to me the same day and arrived packaged wonderfully.

It was an all around pleasent experience! And ohhh how I love to buy fabric!

Take a minute and take look at ScabooFabrics !

Rapid Cart from Artfire

I've just added Rapid Cart from Artfire to my blog. After some research that seems pretty postitive, I thought I'd give it a try. You'll find it over to the right.

I'd love to hear from anyone that's had some experience with it!

Thanks in advance.

Our First Cookout of the Year...

It was just one of those spur of the moment things...
It felt like spring.
It wasn't too warm or too cool.
The birds were singing.
The kids were playing ball.
The pups were chasing the kids playing ball.
The pups were stealing the ball.
The bugs hadn't found any of us yet.
It was just one of those spur of the moment things.
The food was simple but yummy.
An extraordinary, ordinary day done just right!

New Spring Colors!

I've just finished some Gadget cases in newly released spring fabric from Red Rooster.

These larger padded gadget cases a have been a big hit. The Padded Gadget Case and Padded Gadget Wristlet have the same size pouch but different "connections". The Case has a swivel hook that can attach to your belt loop, purse, diaper bag, keys, laptop or backpack. The Wristlet has a fabric wristlet attached to a swivel clasp that can either attach to the zipper (that way I'm sure mine is closed before I pick it up) or to the ribbon loop on the side.

They both are lined in fleece or quilted padding and gave a 4.25 by 6 inch pouch to fit a cell phone, Blackberry, Treo, FlipVideo, small digital camera, iPhone, iTouch, iPod, Mp3, glasses, you name it! It can also make a nice hands-free take along for dog walking with room enough for some treats and some baggies. Custom features can include either an inside our outside pocket, different sizing or fabric.

Yeah! Happy Spring!

Tweet Tweet!

Okay, I'm enjoying this Twitter thing. Can't say I really "got it" at first. I mean, I got it, I just wasn't sure I wanted to. It looked interesting, maybe even fun and if it helps my business, that's a plus but....just how do I fit even one more little thing into my day?!?

The answer came with a big Ah-ha for me. I don't have to fit it anywhere! Imagine that! I do it just to enjoy it. A little here, a little there. Okay, maybe more than a little sometimes....I do more hopping like a little bird from one place to the next than "tweeting". Or is that part of the tweeting. I don't really know. And I have a feeling that if I try too hard to find out it might loose some of it's charm.

So I'm off to do a little tweeting...

Oh, and if you'd like to "tweet" with me click the little birdie over there on the right!