My heart...in threads

My heart had holes in it, and then I...

Sewed up the holes and...

Now it is whole...

This is my latest paper project.  Embroidery is a good time, and so is popcorn.

Teach a girl to POP her own popcorn and...

Teach a girl to POP her own popcorn and she will eat until she is SICK.  I am so FULL.  I could not stop my hand from reaching my mouth.  I bought the bag of organic yellow popping corn (Central Market brand) a month ago, or longer.  I was apprehensive about the task.  Would the oil jump out of the pan with viscious flames attached and remove my eyebrows?  Would the popcorn pop out of control and fill up the kitchen (in my movie...it happens JUST like that)?

None of that occurred.  Well, there was alot of popping and the lid to the pot was coming off sans flames aimed at my eyebrows.  I'm okay.  I'm stuffed. I'm a little sick because I'm too full.  I didn't stop eating until I got that rollercoaster feeling.  The one you get after eating and riding.  You have no choice.  You MUST ride the rollercoaster.  Lunch was just apart of life.  The ride was vital.  Eating this popcorn was exactly like that.  I will walk a bit sideways for a few hours, but it will pass.  It was well worth it.

I can SEW (paper)!!

 

Monogrammed Cards

Inspiration hit me and I just HAD to try to embroider a card.  Letters were easy, and I wanted to give a gift to a friend to show appreication so this seemed like the ideal option.  I didn't know her favorite color is RED.  I used the threads in my massive collection of supplies to get started.  Fortunately, I had primary colors.  She didn't strike me as a pastel kinda girl anyway.  I found a blog on how to do this.  I will go back and find it and link it as soon as I locate in on my pinterest board (too many pins...definitely not enough attention span). 

 

Then I wrapped it up! And Voila!



 



Prior to this, I tried a quick card that possibly took more time.  THANK YOU cards are easy, but not SUPER easy.  I had to intentionally write the words with less perfection (black felt marker), and more IMperfection to preserve each card's unique-ness (word?).  The letters are alternating, yet consistent.  The buttons bring in a little color and flare.  I used them for my last day of school gifts where I student taught.  The school colors were blue and gold/yellow.  I made about 6-8 for various staff that helped me through my training.  Take a gander...

 

 

My photos could use some work, but I documented as I created.  If you have come up with other easy ways to create cards please post a link below.

 

I might sell them in my Etsy Store.

My stomach is UPSET with my food choices

No tea.
No mint.
No tomato.
No wine.
No carbonated drinks.
No acidic fruits (lime, orange, grapefruit, etc.).

Friday, I had the Starbucks Refresher Tea with lime, mint and raspberry on an empty-ish stomach (mixed the two options).  Today I had a sparkling Izze, citrus (clementine and orange) because I thought the natural bubbles would kill the unnatural yucky feeling in my tummy.  Nauseated...sooooo nauseated since Friday.  Was it worth it? Kinda.  All I want right now is fried chicken and FRIES, and I think that would just make me lose all sorts of weight right now if the nausea progressed to the upheaval level (bad for the teeth, good for the jeans).

I have found that it depends on whether or not my stomach is empty (thank you new workout* which upped my metabolism to crazier levels than ever before).  Homemade(my father) methods or local restaurants fry properly, so I must cut out chain food.  I drink tea (Arabic, so my stomach is possibly a snob) without issue. I avoid tomato sometimes, but love pizza (Zini's).  I drink sparkling water based beverages when I drink un-water.  I would choose WHISKEY over wine any day so all I really need to stay away from are oranges and grapefruits, and never work out again OR...enjoy the upped metabolism which means increasing the frequency of already frequent eating.

Done.

*new workout - I actually did something for 15min and didn't get bored.

FYI, the GIVEAWAY is over TOMORROW!!  Check out my other happenings at www.facebook.com/euralee.  Also you can use JUNE25 for 25% OFF any item over $5 www.euralee.etsy.com.

Eura Cool (to me) #7...Skirts

Being efficient is key to progress in life.  I've searched eBay and found that you cannot buy this said "efficiency".  Therefore, progress shall elude me for the moment.  While I dawdle, lets talk about fun things like...CLOTHES!

Presently, I am quite addicted to vintage clothing.  The issue is quality.  Many modern clothes (no matter the label) are just not made very well.  Let's pretend that everything is made well.  What would I wear if I could guarantee the workmanship was superb??  Ohhhhh, this is going to be fun!!


...Afghani Skirt (TavinShop) - I never thought I would be a skirt girl.  I am.  I am a skirt girl.  Girly girl?  *crickets singing*  Although, there's nothing wrong with that sort (thatIwilladdress).  I am NOT that girl.  The perfection of this skirt is initially in the length,  then shape, and finally...color.  Boots in winter, flats in autumn, sandals in spring, and barefoot in the summer.  This skirt is sinless...thus perfect, and cool.

Afghani Skirt -TAVIN Shop

...Cotton Midi Skirt (MrsPomeranz) - Does it make sense when I say that I do not watch MAD MEN, but I watch the clothes?  Clothing was proper, and respectable in that era.  Midi skirts deserve respect.  Coverage is perfect, yet not excessive (cool, non?).  My dream realized is if this skirt has pockets.  It is made to order (the dream could come true), which meets superb workmanship requirement.  Heels, flats, sandals or bare feet?

Cotton Midi Skirt (MrsPomeranz)

...Vintage Crochet Skirt Pattern (PastPerfectPatterns) - Third grade was my introduction to the art of crochet.  Do I know how to crochet?  If third grade counts, then SURE I DO!  If not, then I believe my focus should be on someone who can because this is a NEED (equivalent with oxygen and water intake).  The length...the fit...is amazing (dare I say...cool).  Imagine this in bright colors?  Monochromatic?  With boots? Sandals? Flats? BARE FEET!?!?!?!?

Vintage Skirt Pattern (PastPerfectPatterns)

I must return to my task of UNLOADING inventory ($5 can get you in on this sale).  Meanwhile, I will be minding the store or FACEBOOK (come LIKE us).