Briefcase in Black Leather!

I had a custom order requesting the briefcase in black leather. Not sure why I never thought of this ingenious idea! I want one for myself, now. Thanks, Chad, for your wonderful suggestion to make the briefcase in black!

If you'd like one of these babies for yourself, message me for a custom order!

hello, avocado.

I had a custom request to change the lining of the briefcase to something a little more exciting (as opposed to black). Avocado was chosen; I think it's a keeper! Definitely gives the bag much more personality. This is my favorite color, by the way, if you're thinking about sending gifts. ;)

There will be more bags with this color coming in the next few weeks. If you'd like to expedite this, convo me on Etsy for a custom order!

I had a hard time adjusting the color on this. I'm too busy to spend a lot of time editing photos. One more bag to go, then I'm all caught up!

I needed more clothes.

I rarely like to go shopping...unless it's for fabric and hardware, or vintage shoes, or any shoes. But that's it. I swear. Anyway, yesterday I asked my brother Chris if we could stop by the mall because I wanted to expand my wardrobe a little, and he quickly replied with no hesitation whatsoever, "No. You have a room full of old clothes and fabric. Make something."

He's so inspirational. And with that, I made something.

$3.99 Goodwill find.
No additional fabric added.
Have just enough fabric left over to make a small pouch.


Prior to the reconstruction.



After! Added darts in the front, took in the sides, shortened the sleeves (and made them poofy), and added epaulets.


Check out them epaulets!

Now I'm ready to visit my friend Ashton for some two-steppin'! Sorry I had to massacre this Tommy shirt and post its remains for the public to see (I know you have everything Tommy). I would have donated it to you, but it wasn't your size. :)

100 Etsy Sales!

I've reached the 100 Etsy Sale mark! Hooray!
This was the perfect Valentine's gift to me.

And congrats to the lucky 100th sale customer!
She receives a $50 gift certificate! :)

You give, I give. :)

Thank you everyone for your constant support! I appreciate all of your compliments, criticisms, and suggestions.

Pixie Pirate Boots

I have this obsession with boots. Well, who doesn't?

I just received the 80s vintage Pixie/Pirate stiletto boots that I ordered from Max and Chloe Vintage on Etsy. Super fast shipping, and great customer service! I highly recommend!

My friend Nathan helped me pick out these hotties. Thankee, Nate! ;)

Now I'm very tempted to get my hands on these...

Brothers are Great

Me: I'm grilling steaks right now, what time will you be home?
Brother: I'm heading out right now.

Relationships: Just a bunch of bank transactions

Oh, how I love my parents, so full of inspirational stories, philosophical theories, and most of all, always having a very objective view of everything subjective.

Background: My dad received his bachelors in Electrical Engineering and my mom in Business Finance, so I come from a very logical-reasoning and business-savvy family, and have been taught to think that way. About everything. All the time.

What I've learned: Relationships are just a bunch of bank transactions --deposits and withdrawals. We make small deposits into a relationship and save up for a withdrawal. If the withdrawal exceeds our available balance, an overdraft occurs, a possible fee is charged, and the interest rate may be increased until the negative balance is paid.

Of course, there is initial paperwork involved in opening an account --you have to sign the terms of agreement. Every relationship has them. We agree to trust, respect, and be loyal upon the initiation of a friendship. Although these words may not be spoken, they are the assumptions in the start of any relationship.

After the terms of agreement, relationships become an investment and experience a series of deposits and withdrawals. Favors for favors. The interest rate of a relationship may start high at first in order to overcome the risk factor. Is this person trustworthy? Are they going to be a true friend? Will they betray me? The relationships are then tested to ensure that the benefits will outweigh the risks and then the interest rate declines overtime as we accrue deposits.

When an overdraft occurs, we put up our defenses and increase the interest rate in order for the charged party to earn back our trust/respect/loyalty. Fines vary between relationship to relationship. Some may just require an apology, while others may require time. Whatever the fine, if the investment is worthy, we pay it and continue to invest.

Of course, every relationship is susceptible to bankruptcy. We've attempted to withdrawal more than our balance and we can't afford the fine or the increased interest, and the investment has reached the point of diminishing returns --every output costs more than the input. Often times the best solution to this situation is to cut your loses, file bankruptcy, liquidate the assets and use the remaining funds to invest in another venture.

It's just as basic as this.

But we don't often think of it consciously this way.

And we shouldn't.

Because then we would have no souls.

My Cherry Blossom Treasury

Cherry blossoms remind me of the Vietnamese New Year, Valentines, and the coming of Spring!

If this doesn't get you in the mood for Valentines, I don't know what will!

Check out my cherry blossom treasury.

This is so cute.

Cookie Monster Cupcake


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