handmade – Page 3

Can you believe that at the tender age of twenty-sixteen, I am going to be a great-aunt (for the second and third time!) My nephew (who is only 11 years younger than me) is expecting twins soon. He’s already given me the most adorable grand-nephew any tia could ever have, and now twins!!

Because we are so far away, I wanted to give my new grand-nephews something handmade to let them know that their Tia Yvey loves them so much, and is always thinking of them.

Here is my very first handmade baby item for the twins.

I’ve been buying fabric for the boys’ gifts for weeks, and I had a couple of free hours yesterday afternoon, so I whipped up these little goodies. I think they are totally adorable (and I hope my nephews think so, too!)

I added two tie appliques to each burp cloth. I think this argyle print is so perfect!

I will be adding more of my handmade items for the twins soon. In the meantime, if you like what you see, and want to place an order, email at the link above or “like” my my Facebook page for more details!

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It just dawned on me that Mother’s Day is just 2.5 weeks away! If I had ONE wish, it would be to spend the day with my mom and my mother-in-law. Unfortunately, we simply can’t do an 800 mile road trip with my daughter in a cast, and the kids still in school.

Oh, and have you SEEN airline prices?!? For the cost of four round-trip tickets, plus baggage and the cost of boarding the dogs and we could LIT-rally drive to Florida and spend a week in Disney World.

Anyway, since none of those things are going to happen, why not fantasize about my dream Mother’s Day Gift Wishlist? Ahhh, yes…..(wiggly lines and harps playing)

I’m totes magotes into maxi skirts and maxi dresses. I would kill to have these in my closet:

The following blue floral dress by k.a.i-y.a. designs is long and flowy….and just makes me want to go to St. Tropez.

k.a.i-y.a. designs

I’m also digging this k.a.i-y.a. red maxi skirt with a yoga waist band:

k.a.i-y.a. designs

My former blog and biz partner Autumn created this dress to wear to a vineyard and seriously, I’m about to have a glass of wine right now just thinking about owning this boho strapless maxi…

stitched by jones

I’ve been using my favorite laci jean handbag every day for a year and a half (and it’s so well made that I can probably use it every day for the next 10 years!) But that doesn’t stop me from fantasizing about other bags to add to my collection.