I am a seauxing fool!

I bet you can't look at this and not smile!  I have been finding some of the cutest fabrics lately!  These Farm Animals are enjoying their Yoga practice and are the cutest little things, ever!

Of course, it's for sale here in my etsy shop!  I LOVE it!

And then, there are these hilarious Lama's that made me smile the whole time I was sewing!  

And the bags are lined with pre-washed, unbleached organic cotton muslin and have a cute little pocket sewn in that is made from a piece of vintage Kantha quilt from India!  These come in handy for so many things!  

Hope you enjoyed the Winter!  It's almost Spring!  At least, our yard thinks it is!  

love and peace always ~ Kathy

"Surround yourself with people that you can be vulnerable with. People that make you feel normal in all of your weirdness. That live their lives according to their own rules and that give you the freedom to be yourself just by being who they are. Kind people. Good-hearted people. Free spirits. Dreamers. Believers. People that are not afraid to stand in their truth and that inspire you to live yours.
Keep them close, even if you're miles apart.
Life is short and true friendship is hard to find" ~ Rachel Brathen

Sneaux Days!

It started snowing Friday afternoon and snowed all night...we ended up with about 8 inches, total.  When we moved to Pisgah Forest, North Carolina [wow, 10 years ago already!!], I was so excited about witnessing my first ever SNEAUX!  Being from Louisiana, snow doesn't happen that often and, when it does, it never sticks around for very long!  I fell in love with that initial snow fall and longed for more...that was, until day #2 and I couldn't leave the house, the mail wasn't coming, all the stores were closed anyway and I started to feel a little bit like "Jack" in "The Shining".  Even though I love days of creating and not having to go anywhere, the mere thought of NOT being able to is what bothered me the most.  I can see the Blue Ridge Mountains from right here, while I type this, and they are covered in snow...a beautiful sight, but I like enjoying it from my window.

The good thing about "sneaux days", is that it makes me very creative.  Yesterday, I made several of these gorgeous "personal crystal" necklaces.  Have you ever wanted to wear a crystal, but always thought they looked too "new age" --- these are perfect for just that!  They are gorgeous and, very unique and feminine!  Check em out!

And I have noticed that snow does add a little "magic" to everything!  I even thought about it last night when I was drawing in my journal and, it dawned on me, what if birds built nests on backs of bears!  They sure would stay warmer in the Winter!  Think about it!  

So, if you're like me, and really don't care much for snow, or Winter, you should join our drawing group on facebook!  It's so much fun!  Here's the link:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/youcandrawit

It looks like the "sneaux" is starting to melt, but today I'll be sewing!  Hope you are warm and cozy where you are!  Happy Winter!

love and peace always ~ Kathy

I'll leave you with this...a wonderful quote our yoga instructor read at the end of our practice last week --- I find it very fitting for Ozzy and I!  Enjoy!

Lots of things to share today!!

Hey everybody!!  Hope you are all ready for Thanksgiving!  I can't believe the holidays are already upon us!  So, one thing I am thankful for this time of year is YOU!  So, I'm offering you "free shipping" from now...through November 30, 2016 --- just be sure to use coupon code THANKFUL2016 at checkout!  And if you don't follow me on facebook, I've been quite busy making lots of new jewelry --- here's just a few:

"Free Bird" --- hand-knotted Czech Glass Necklace

"Celestial Sun" --- hand-knotted Leopardskin Jasper Stone Necklace

"River Desert Dwelling Turtle" --- Turquoise & Heishi Necklace

And lots, lots more!  Check them all out in my Etsy Shop!  And don't forget to use coupon code THANFUL2016 for "free shipping"!  If you live close, there is going to be an awesome "Holiday Bazaar" at the "Brevard Lumberyard District" on Sunday, December 4th!  I would love to see you there!

Now I'm off to sew!  Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  And don't forget:

love and peace always ~ Kathy

"The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart." ~ Mencius

Cat bag winner, new jewelry and a coupon code!

I love giving things away...I love making people smile --- so, with that being said, the winner of that adorable little Cat Bag is [insert drumroll] --- Karen Bennett!!  Yay!!!  Wayne picked the winner out of a pile of folded papers that included everyone's name that commented either here on my blog post, or the post on my facebook page!  Congratulations, Karen!  I hope you enjoy it!  And, for those of you that left a comment, but didn't win, you can purchase it here, with a 20% discount!!  Just use coupon code "CATBAG" at checkout!  Coupon code will expire on October 31st!  Thank you so much!!  And please stay tuned for the next giveaway...coming up soon!

So I've been on a roll of sorts, making these awesome tassel bracelets with semi-precious healing stones.  I love that you can wear two or three, stacked up together for a super fun look!  This one is made with "Tibetan dZi Agate" stones and includes two Brown Lava Rocks that can be infused with your favorite essential oils [optional]! 

And then there's this one, made with gorgeous "Fancy Jasper" stones and an adorable Matte Hematite Buddha Head!  It also includes two Lava Rocks that can be infused with essential oils --- so cute!

And then there's these adorable "Buddha Wisdom Eyes" carved bone and faceted Black Tigereye Teardrop earrings!  They are my absolute new favorites!  I love them!

Happy Autumn!  I'm off to enjoy some nature!  Seize the day!

love and peace always --- Kathy

"Keep close to Nature's heart...and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods.  Wash your spirit clean." --- John Muir

Cats out of the bag!!! Giveaway!

How cute is this!!!  I've always said "if I ever have a cat, it will be solid black" --- and this little cat bag is so cute!!!  It's the perfect size for tossing in all of your personal belongings!  AND, the best part is, I'm giving it away!!  All you have to do is leave me a comment on this post for a chance to win it!  I'll be picking a winner Monday!  Good luck!  And who says black cats are bad luck!

Of course, if you don't win, you can always purchase one from my Etsy shop!

Thanks so much!!  Love and peace always ~ Kathy

"How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something, but to be someone." --- Coco Chanel

Making New Stuff with Old Stuff!

Re-purposing, reusing, old is new, treasure hunting, thrifting, antiquing, call it want you want, but "old" is the new black these days!  I had a friend's daughter staying with us for a couple of weeks and she is an art major in college.  She LOVES the hunt for cool stuff to include in her art.  So, off we went on a scavenger hunt...and talk about a gazillion places to do that in around Brevard and Asheville, NC!  I was just along for the entertainment, until I came across an old container FULL of vintage buttons...most from the 40's, 50's and 60's.  A lot of them made from bakelite and some of them hand-carved, like these quirky little sheep heads?

And I love those six hole green ones and those square red ones and these:

Vintage Murano Glass from Italy!  Of course, I will be using these in my sewing projects, like these cute little bracelets I made yesterday:

I love the black and white fabrics on this one!  And then there's this one, appropriately named "Mountains to Sea", because of the cute mountain, sea and forest fabrics!

But the strangest thing I saw on our hunt was this:

A real full skeleton of an 8 year old boy!!  Creepy...but not as creepy as this:

And with that, I'm off to sew!  Hope you are having a great Summer, so far!

love and peace always --- Kathy

Owls & Pussycats

How cute is this fabric!  Of course, I'm partial to dogs, but cats are certainly sweet, too!  I was on a roll the last couple of days making new things with some adorable fabrics I just bought!  I never knew how addicted to "fabric" I could become!  I should've had an idea, though...especially when I saw "snake and grasshopper" fabrics [insert swoon] --- I'll be making something with those today...and maybe more dogs!  And, possibly...butterflies!  And, of course, Owls:

I think the "real" problem is, I just love everything!  And you can find both of these for sale in my Etsy Shop!

And I had to share this with ya'll!  Walked outside with my coffee and camera this morning to photograph my gorgeous "Bee Balm" that is starting to bloom and my photograph was "bombed" by a Bee!  Look at the pollen he has collected on his legs!  I seriously do not know how they manage to fly!  Amazing!

Happy Day!  Life is good!

love and peace always ~ Kathy

"Remember, the Bumble Bee does something impossible every single day"

Hiding in plain sight!

A lucky find for me today on my walk in the forest...a gorgeous "Catocala" aka "Underwing" Moth.  This one was using its camouflage, since he wasn't too sure about my camera lens [it does tend to look like a giant mouth to little critters, I'm sure].  But, you can still see a tiny speck of its beautiful colors underneath!

Amazing!!  Life is good!  Oh, and how many of you got to see that gorgeous "Strawberry Moon" last night?  It was beautiful!  We drove up to "Pretty Place" at "Camp Greenville" to watch it come up:

And it was certainly worth the trip!

Last full moon on the Summer Solstice until 2062!

Happy Summer, ya'll!

love and peace always ~ Kathy

"...and if you're ever feeling lonely, just look at the Moon...someone, somewhere, is looking at it, too"

Summer Solstice!

I hear the Katydids!  That could only mean one thing...it's Summer!  Happy Summer Solstice!!  Enjoy the Strawberry Moon tonight...first full Moon on the Summer Solstice since 1967 and won't happen again until 2062!  Hope you enjoy it!

Life is good!

Love and peace always ~ Kathy

"Live by the Sun...Love by the Moon"

I'm Quite Addicted to Sewing!

We just got back from a wonderful vacation down south!  Got to visit my dearest friends and my family!  So much fun!  But I couldn't wait to get back home to sew!  It's my newest passion!  I'm on a roll making these cute little bags!  I love them!  Of course, I've always been a "bag lady" anyway...I love little bags, wallets and purses...and now I can make my own!

I have to admit, this little camping fabric is absolutely precious!  And I adore the little tassels on the zipper pull.  Another of my favorites is this one:

And then, of course, there's this one:

I cut out a leather feather for the zipper pull on it!  But then yesterday, I made this one...I love the chickens!!!  So cute!

Of course, they are for sale in my etsy shop!  Check them out!  They make great little gifts!

Wildflowers are blooming like crazy around here!  This is one of my most favorites and one of the first ones to pop up in early Spring --- it's called "Star Chickweed" --- so cute!

Have a great weekend, ya'll!

love and peace always ~ Kathy

"Everyday is a new adventure"

Cute Quilted Organizer!

These are so cute!  And so practical!  Do you ever get tired of digging through your purse for your keys and your glasses?  This cute little pouch attaches right onto your purse strap!  I hate standing in the middle of the store, digging in my purse for my glasses, so I can check a price, or read a label on something.  Now, my glasses are right at my fingertips and I can read what I need and then stick them right back in the holder!  

I quilted the bag, to make it more sturdy and also reinforced the strap.  It has an adorable liner, too!  So cute!  You can purchase it right from my blog, if you wish:

I'm having so much fun with these!!!  Stay tuned for more!  Although, I think I'm making a sock bunny today :)

Happy Wednesday!

love and peace always ~ Kathy

"No one saves us but ourselves.  No one can and no one may.  We ourselves must walk the path." ~ Buddha

Sewing!

I'm in love with these!  I made a pattern and started sewing them up yesterday.  I'm having so much fun with my little sewing machine...who knew!  Anyway, these adorable little bracelets are made up of bits of fabric and some are then quilted in places.  They will be for sale in my shop and they are only $18 each!  Such a cute, fun gift and they are all "one of a kind".  Let me know what you think!  This little dog print fabric is so cute...you can't help smiling when you look at it! 

And then there is this adorable little fox, paddling a canoe!  I think it's my favorite!  Although, they all are, so far! 

And this little dog print is adorable, too!  So many cute fabrics to choose from these days!  It's hard to decide which ones to use...so, I guess I'll just keep making them and see what happens!  On this one, I added a little inspirational charm...it turned out really cute! "Inspire"

And, of course, another fox!  I think he's playing a drum!  And now you can purchase these directly from this blog post!

Choose

Paddle Fox Drumming Fox

Happy Sunday!

love and peace always ~ Kathy

"Love many, trust a few and always paddle your own canoe" --- origin varies