the gerber daisy

Love love love the gerber daisy. I'd say its one of my favorite flowers for sure. I think its the size that gets me. It always stands out in a bouquet, seeking all the attention. Makes for a beautiful arrangement, as well as an accessory. Im a fan of the live flower for my hair (see photo below), but there are also a lot of great craftsters that let you wear them all year long.




Me, Mick and Frank Chu (SF Celebrity) at the Yelp Holiday Party 2007. Note the gerber daisy in my hair. Apologies for the picture quality.







If you are looking for a springtastic bright accessory, this hippyish headband really stands out. Mandizzle has many colors and styles. Really beautiful, though I'm not sure I could pull it off.





Creative Kiddos has really cute gerber daisy accesories for your munchkin. How precious does she look in her crocheted hat?






These gerber daisy clips would work for the kiddos and adults alike. I'd consider buying one, only so that my daisy doesnt die after one time use when I buy it fresh. Katylua's shop of little curiosities has a ton of great looking flower accessories.

Etsy Tag Monday: Lady bug

A good friend of mine is having a baby girl in the upcoming months. The theme of the baby shower is lady bugs. The invitations were adorned with lady bugs, the envelope covered in lady bug stickers, so when deciding what onesie to create for her, the choice was obvious. As was the tag for today. While you cant have this one, because its for Emily, if you want something similar, let me know and we can work it out.

To accompany this onesie, I found the cutest Lady Bug booties from LaurasLoft, and hopefully they make it to me before mid April! Cant wait to see them.


Outside of my current purchase, there were some other adorable items on Etsy tagged with lady bug. Like this tutu. Im a fan of the tutu, even wearing them as an adult when the occasion is right, but if you have a daughter, you should put her in this! The Pampered Little Princess Boutique has a ton of tutu's and other girlie goodness.

If you and your kids like story telling, these little finger puppets are too cute. There are bugs, bears, mice, people, etc. So many stories to tell using your fingers. :) Wee Knit is talented, again reinforcing my desire to learn to knit and crochet.








To round off any good gift giving idea, or buy it just because you are a fan of the lady bug like I am, these burp cloths are awesome as well. They look think and absorbent, and are made with terrycloth for easy washing. Check out the rest of The Trendy Baby's shop.

a turtle named Monkey

It seems that all of my friends are pregnant, or with child. This may be where the inspiration came for me to start with the Wunzees, but who knows. I went to a old friend's wedding this past January, and it was a smaller affair, with a few of my good friends in attendance. There were about 8 ladies that I knew at this wedding, and two had their children with them, two guests were pregnant, and the bride was too! Still is in fact. That is where the inspiration for my latest creation came from.

Cindy had a turtle back in college. The turtle's name was Monkey. (As a side, we have a dog friend named Monkey as well. Apparently its a popular animal to name another animal) When Monkey got too big for his tank, and Cindy's apartment got too small for a Monkey, so she had to find him a new home. With Cindy having baby in the next few months, a baby gift will likely be necessary, and seeing as though baby gifts are my game now, I thought she could have a new little turtle who poops less, doesn't require daily feedings, and has a different name.

Don't get me wrong. This lil guy is totally for sale. However, if when the time comes for a baby gift to be given, if its still unsold in my shop...decision made. Remember too, that if you are reading my blog, or visiting my site, and you like one of the designs I have, but it's not being sold in the right size, just let me know and I can make another one!

If you have ever visited my Etsy site, you know that there is some clever wordsmithing involved that describes the items I put up for sale. Courtesy of my funny boyfriend Mick. (Check out his own blog WTF is Mick Drinking?) With that, this cutie patootie turtle is named

Padurdle the Turtle.

Padurdle is Mertyl the Turtle's Lertle Bertle. (Little brother)

He isn't quite as smart as Mertyl, but OOOH BOY...hes a LADIES' man....

That's when he comes out of his shell...

He is a little flirt, but he means well and has a hurtle gurdle. (heart of gold)

Don't be slow on the draw, and get your lil friend this Wunzee today!

This fits size:

0-3 months
19"-23"
8-11 lbs