Baby Doll Sketch

I took way too long sketching this doll, and it doesn't look that great. Oh well, I've gotta start somewhere!

Toy Sketches

I would like to design toys, as a freelancer, someday. I figure I need to practice drawing again, like back in school! I am going to practice with my iPad, and post my sketches to this blog. Maybe I'll be inspired to make some toy-themed sterling silver jewelry in the process.

Here is the first sketch.

Knitting for Zoe

My baby girl has teeny feet, so I've been knitting some slippers for her. I made up the pattern myself! I'm working on the 2nd of the pair, but not at this exact moment....I have a baby sleeping in my arms!

I would love to sell my knitting, but not with all of the dog hair in the house. :)

Teething Bling

This is actually jewelry-related!

I bought this "Teething Bling" necklace at Sprout Soup today. The donut shaped pendant looks like a stone or metal, but it's actually baby-safe rubbery plastic. It hangs on a fabric cord, which is also baby-safe, as long as mama is wearing it.

I bought this because Zoe is always tugging on, and trying to eat my necklaces. Now I welcome that behavior! She likes my teething bling, but the cord is already soggy. That may be the only drawback. We shall see!

I wonder if there is some way to make baby-friendly nearly with sterling? It's probably out there...

Infant Training

Did she just happen to sit like this, or is her mother already training her to be a dancer?! ;)

Up and "Running" Again!

I've still got a lot of rebranding and creating/listing to do, but I'm back in the game!

Inspiration

To live content with small means;     
to seek elegance rather than luxury,    
and refinement rather than fashion;    
to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich;         
to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly;      
to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart;          
to bear all cheerfully,        
do all bravely,        
await occasions,        
hurry never;
in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious,      
grow up through the common.     
This is to be my symphony.  William Ellery/Henry Channing