a little update

I'm still working on what I've been working on.
I've been very distracted these past couple of days.
When I was in second grade I got in trouble for talking too much and I was moved away from everyone else and in front of the fish tank. This is where my distraction began. I didn't pay attention to the teacher and I didn't complete my work in class because I was too busy watching the clown fish and daydreaming. I almost failed 2nd grade.
Here I am, 16 years later, still sitting at my work desk staring and daydreaming. Except this time, it's not a clown fish, it's cats.
We have stray cats living next door, about five of them, and anytime they'd walk by the window I would stare. Hoping for a trick? I don't know. 2 days ago I decided to give them our leftovers. In my defense, they would dig in our trash to get it anyways. Anyways, I put it in front of my window so when they came to eat I would get to see them! I'm so lame.


The big white cat makes me sad. His face & ears are messed up, like he's been in a lot of fights. I haven't seen him fight any of the 4 cats though. I like to think he is the dad and the black one he's watching eat is the mom and the other 3 cats (that are black, white and black&white and are smaller) are their babies and he looks like that because he protects them. That's what I like to think.



So, yea, watching cats is my new hobby.

Here are some owl buddies I've been working on.


And after neglecting my accessories shop, You're A Dreamboat, I finally updated photos and I'm also adding new earrings!






Did I mention I was adding new owl pillows to Stelabird?


What are your current favorite accessories?
Mine are...
1. The flower earrings! They make me feel girlie when I'm just wearing a t-shirt and jeans (which is my usual attire).

2. All my bracelets. I like the clanking sound they make.

ho hum

Hey everyone. I feel like I haven't blogged in forever but it's only been 2 days, ha!
Anyways, the past couple of days Riley and I have been trying to figure out life, moving and all that stuff that causes stress and worry. We don't have the money to move, and that's pretty vital. Plus, I have to start paying my college loans in a couple months. So sadly, the idea of Tulsa was scrapped. And I'm so sad, I was looking forward to hanging out with all the new friends I have made there. And we're not staying in Stillwater. We're going....back to our hometowns. Still typing/saying it kills me. I never thought I would end up back to Enid after college. But there are positive sides to going back to Enid, (a little bigger than Stillwater with a population of 48,000 but less fun businesses). First, Riley is going back to school! Second, FREE RENT! We will be staying in a vacant home that Riley's parents' own, it's in good shape and cute. They are sweet to let us stay there rent free and save our money, I'm very grateful to them. Third, we get to see our parents. We love our parents. I already planned dinner nights with my mom. Fourth, I can still continue to do Stelabird.
I'm trying to replay the positives in my head. Over and over.
But this is all happening so fast, we are moving out the first week of March. 2 weeks! I'm excited to set up a new craft space. I'm not excited about packing.
Oh guys. I'm bummed. (FREE RENT) You see what I mean! I have to keep reminding myself.
I should be very grateful that I have this option, and I am.
So that's the situation that's kept me away.

In other news...

I listed another new owl buddy in my shop the other day!

I really like these guys! They are small, cute & cuddly. I need to make more, that's for sure!

and here are the latest earrings at You're A Dreamboat!


That's all for today!
I have a question for you!
What is your favorite home decor etsy shop?

Have a beautiful day!

coffee can't even wake me up

I'm having one of those days where I just feel tired. I feel so heavy and if I lie on couch, I know I will fall asleep. Don't you hate those days? I need about 3 more cups of coffee and 5 redbulls please.

Thank you for all the kind comments yesterday!!
I love change, I love a challenge. I felt like what I have planned for You're a Dreamboat doesn't fit with Stelabird.
Also, I've been working on Stelabird so much I felt like I needed another outlet, awesome fashion accessories! haha
Last night Riley got banner making happy and did new banners for both my shops. Check them out, they rock!
Here are some new things I listed over at You're A Dreamboat










Now I have to finish making owl keychains & pins! Let's hope I can stay awake.

somewhere over the rainbow

Stelabird loves color!


RED!





ORANGE!



YELLOW!



GREEN!




BLUE!




PURPLE!



**I've also been featured in a fantastic new etsy finds blog!! Be sure to check out Notebook of Handmade!**

Don't go holiday season

It's already Thursday! Crazy!
I've been super busy with Stelabird this week. People aren't lying when they say you work more than full time when running your own business. I'm definitely seeing that. But it's not a bad thing for me, I love doing this and I don't have children that need my attention. So I'm good.
Riley retook pictures of my earrings for me so they are looking a lot better.




The old pictures were pretty terrible.

Last night we watched The Happening and after that we watched the first disc of season one of Dexter. So, yea, saw lots of killings last night. I was blindsided really. I knew the plot of both the movie & show but I didn't anticipate all the deadness. Yikes.
So I had problems sleeping last night, that's what I get.

I have a question for you:
Have you ever had a lost package? What do/did you do?

Not a really fun question, but I'm curious.
Stay warm!!