the boss of me

I lost my job last week. One week before my due date, I was called and told that my job would be moved to Boise, starting in January. I was about to go on maternity leave until March, but now I'll be jobless (income-less) by December 31st. 

Without going into it (it feels like all I've talked about since last Thursday), it feels super unjust, but I can't help but feel like maybe this is a blessing in disguise. It gives me the opportunity to fantasize about making a business for myself. Could I possibly combine my love of crafting, homesteading, soon-to-be parenting and blogging into a career?

This blog might turn into another one, or I might just continue here, recording all that comes up as I venture into this new world of parenting & trying to make a life outside of the 9-5. Wish me luck. 

Oh and this website so far has given me so much hope!

Queer Farmer Project

This is so exciting to me. Makes me want to find my farm out there..

etsy shop

My latest - and I opened up my etsy shop! I just have a few things up there, so stayed tuned!

I will also be selling my items at a new shop on Boat Street in Seattle, the Green Chair Project - they're having their Grand Opening July 31st. Looks like a great space with a wonderful mission! http://greenchairproject.com/

recycled business cards

I might start selling my necklaces! More details to come once I know for sure, but there's a local studio/store opening at the end of this month and I'm meeting with a woman from the space on Tuesday to show her my stuff (which I need to make more of!). I got my business license last week and am looking up business cards now, which is where I found this - very cool idea!

leather samples

A few months ago I discovered Creation Station in Lynwood - it's a craft store that sells random craft items that were donated or purchased cheaply by them. Recycled craft goods. I found a full box of leather samples - 5" x 8" samples of varying colors. I've fallen in love with working with the leather, but I haven't found just one thing to do with it. Here's a sampling of what I've done so far. The buttons on the wrist bands are turn of the century mother of pearl buttons I found - I'm still figuring out the perfect way to fasten these. The upper right is a glasses case inspired by one I made in 6th grade that I am STILL using. The pouch on the left was meant for those extra large glasses. The coin purse/business card holders in the middle are being played around with. I'm thinking zippers and I need to add a lining. More to come!

procrastination station

I got to work this morning and there was an article about a local artist who makes her own clothes (and has a clothesline) out of recycled clothing, which is something I started playing around with a few months ago. That was only the beginning. That led me to etsy.com, where I can get lost for days. I love my job - I do, but my focus lately has so much been on creating clothes, gardening and other crafty things. I wish it was possible for me to spend my days creating things, both indoors and outdoors, then blogging about the resources I find along the way. Wait - don't people do this?

greenhouse research

I'm researching greenhouses - I'm home alone this weekend so that explains my numerous posts today. Anyway I'm researching and I found a link to dome greenhouses (link on the right). Sounds good, looks pretty cool, don't know the cost yet but I found this picture and I'm sold! Notice the little sitting area in the back. Amazing. And I can't wait.

Another really cute greenhouse is from Marston & Langinger - easy to google.
Another link: http://www.igcusa.com/hobby-greenhouse-pride-of-the-pacific.html