i have been seeing some great stuff on etsy lately, so i'm saving my nickels and dimes for:

this lovely ring:

this print:

and this necklace:

oh, and if i didn't know that i would just kill them, i would want these sweet plants:

i also have been salivating over everything in this shop:

i was really hoping i'd be able to do at least one post a week post-childbirth, but i do not think that is going to be happening for awhile!  july flew by and here we are in august.  i have started some crafts, written down some craft ideas, but have finished very few crafts this month!  however, i have really enjoyed my time at home with my new little critter and i am headed back to work on monday, so we'll see how life's balance continues!

i did see this great set of alphabet rocks on etsy, so i made a less fancy set for my friend's son.  i think they are pretty cool, and i'm thinking a boy might like to learn the alphabet with rocks, right?

 august goals:

• write at least one more blog post
• finish dresses for my upcoming niece spawn, evie
• read a book... any book that is not about birthing, breastfeeding, or babies!
• scrabble wall art
• geometric painting
• cook a couple of meals
• trim the bushes...