wherefore art thou?

Although for the past several months there has been no news from the "studio" I have still been creating/designing/crocheting/knitting. We are living in the Charlotte area and really getting settled. It was a tough transition but I am starting to love love the south. In finding my way building new friendships and maintaining old I have learned many lessons. The lessons don't all relate to sewing/crocheting/designing but lessons learned, some hard and some rewarding. My most valuable lesson is to stop trying to please others, do what makes me happy and don't feel guilty for it! I have learned to enjoy myself more this way. Like everybody else I have some great qualities that I am strengthening and some not so great qualities that I am working on. One of the better qualities about myself is my interest in trying new things and exploring possibilities. Which is a reason there is so many pieces to Twinkle Design Studio! On that thought over the next few months I plan to reorganize my "hobbies" and try to find a place to sell my goodies! Any and all suggestions are welcome! ... For now I must bid adieu

Holiday Fair a go go

Yesterday my neighbor hosted a vendor fair at her home here in NC and although we didn't have a crowd every second it was OK because I got to know a few wonderful ladies and had a blast chatting. The gals and I showed our stuff and sold some goodies to a few sweet neighbors and friends that stopped in to support us. Thank you to my friends and neighbors for the support.

I set up early and once the day had started I got all caught up in meeting, greeting, chatting and looking that I did not get any shots of the pretty jewels, Thirty One fun, homemade sugar scrubs or tupperware! Boo sorry gals I'll definitely remember next time ; ). Here are a few pictures of my booth.   Happy Holidays!

The Booth

Aprons

Holiday Aprons

Hats

Hair Bands

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!