Day by Day Mantra

Haven't posted in a while. Today I am working on dresses, aprons and hair bows for an upcoming event in the fall. While sorting through fabrics and organizing notions I was doing a little thinking. I have been committing myself to quite a few things lately and not following through, this does not make me feel good. In realizing this I decided to take a step back and really think about why? Now it isn't like I am busier than the average stay at home mom, in fact it may be the opposite, my kids are good kids they play and cooperate {for the most part} and give me time to do "me" so what is my problem? It is definitely not the idea {I sometimes think I have to many spinning around my head at one time} it is the execution. So how do I fix this? I am going to take some advise from one my favorite presidents Abraham Lincoln "I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end". This will be my new mantra.

Opportunity knocking...

The studio tides are changing! I have recently be offered an awesome opportunity to start a new venture which means my endeavors will be totally streamlined and my focus will change! This should all be happening by the end of the week! I am excited and a little nervous at the same time! I''l tune you in... if I don't get cold feet ; )!

Resolutions and seasons for change

Twinkle Design Studio is an ever changing studio! Now under the umbrella of Twinkle Design Studio™ we have: Dabble Homesewn Goodies™ {homesewn goodies and fabrics galore}, Tangled Noggins™ {crochet and knit goodies}, and Smitten Stationery™  {custom stationery designs for all occasions}.  News just in! This upcoming 2012 I am launching in January  an online gallery and storefront where you can buy an item already made or place an order for a custom made item! Sounds exciting and confusing!! I still have a few details to work out but that is underway. I think this will be a big year! I am even looking around for a little extra help! Interested? email dabblestudio@gmail.com and we can chat!

 Seasons Greetings!

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Introducing...

I am forever changing focus and trying new things! My latest endeavor: crochet! and since I am having such a blast I decided to add another division to the studio welcome Tangled Noggins™ !! A lil part of Twinkle design studio where I crochet hats to keep those noggins warm and cozy! I have been trying new patterns and getting the gauging right to start writing my own patterns! Love this love it love it love it!

hobbies to love

My sewing & blogging over the last 6 months has taken a backseat to a few new and fab hobbies!

{ The first } obsessing over getting my little ones {and myself} settled and adjusted to living in "The Queen City"! Well that is going great, Charlotte NC is a great place to live with great people to meet and be around {I mentioned my awesome neighbors in an earlier post}... We are having so much fun meeting new friends and getting to know people. I still have to chill a little with the NY snarky attitude but I think it is dwindling, only to rear its ugly head when I am stressed and rushing! "Slow down, enjoy" is my new mantra.

{ The second }  my latest love to ... crochet! I have been having a blast whipping up some cute hats, a shawl and other little goodies { in the works: a rose granny square afgan for Ellie's room, turkey hats for the kids for Thanksgiving, Christmas hats, socks, mittens!} Here are a couple examples:
**note the adorable models

Ellie {my sweet baby girl} 

Maddy {our delightful neighbor}

 {The third }  still Pinterest! Sometimes I will just loose time on there. I really am becoming somewhat obsessed with it. I can put everything I want to do, go, eat, try, make and see in one place! I never realized how much I want to do, go, eat, try, make and see! and I keep finding more!

Falling short

OK so I haven't been the best at my blogging eek! but my computer was down for about 3 weeks & the kids have kept me running this summer! I am now settling into a routine {finally} with the kiddies, Matthew started school and Ellie is finding her napping schedule {I wish she slept longer} so all is well in the world of us! ... and my blogging/sewing/creative alter ego will be back on track!! Oh how I miss the old girl! I have been keeping in touch from my phone and pinning on my newest obsession Pinterest! I love it and am totally obsessed with scrolling through and keeping all the good stuff I find on the internet in one place. If you haven't already you need to check Pinterest out! ... More news: I am going to be a guest blogger on a wonderful website Maubys, more on that coming soon... In the next few weeks I will have the link to my guest blogging, links to free DIY projects and fresh new photos of Dabble's goodies!! Looking forward to it! Can you believe the  holidays are just around the corner?! Oh dear time really does fly!

PS a sewing room update: I have not made strides in my sewing room {surprise, what have I been doing?} it still looks like this:

but soon will look more like this: