I dream of blythe

You know,

Even if they say "it's a man's world out there", I find that being a woman has several advantages. One being that we can display stuffed animals and dolls on our desks without looking like a nerd. :-)

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We all played with dolls when we were little. Some of us had the cabbage patch doll with the yarn hair, others  had rich grandmothers who bought them an american girl doll.

Now, a different doll has been capturing our attention...

the Blythe doll.

Did you know that "Every year there is an Annual Blythe Charity Fashion Show in Tokyo, where leading designers from around the world create tiny versions of their outfits for Blythe to wear as she is carried down the runway by white-glove-wearing models." -source

This doll here is on my wishlist, but with a price-tag of $165...it may be a while before she shows up at my front door.

In the mean time click here to download some Blythe wallpaper, and here to see Blythe with...
get this...
Johnny Depp!

Berry Sweet of You!

Did you know?

Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside?

Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring?

Strawberries are a member of the rose family?

And since it is in fact the first day of spring, and strawberries are one of my favorite foods, this post is dedicated to that sweet little fruit.

You know the drill! Click on the images to reveal the tutorials!

Now for some yummy pictures...

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Mmmm! Don't those sweet photo makes you wanna grab a bowl of strawberries? 

Strawberries gave me allergies when I was a little girl. Luckily I outgrew it and can now enjoy my favorite little fruit!

What My Valentine Swap Partner Sent Me

Did you sign up for a craft swap?

Self Improvement Plan: Written in 2011

If you remember my goals for this year post, I said I wanted to be healthier and lose a little weight before my wedding (yay). I haven't been toooo bad since that goal was made. I haven't been working out EVERY morning but I have been eating better. 

Anyway, as I was browsing around the internet looking at things from the past (1950s) I found a youtube video with a 10 point plan to follow for one week involving self improvement. Yes, diet and exercise are on the list but there is so much more. Things that we all should be working on every day...but a journey begins with a single step so will you take this weeks challenge with me? I know it's Wednesday but let's take these 10 points and work on them until next Wednesday. Let's see what we can do!

Take it away Jack!

And for your happiness... I've made the 10 point plan ready for you to print out and stick to your mirror!

Just right click and "save image".

From Jeans to Cute Skirt!

A couple of extra tips!

1. Chose a fabric that matches for jeans, the more heavy-duty your jeans the more heavy-duty your fabric should be.

2. More is ... more! So get a little extra fabric than what you need. (if you don't end up using is you'll have fabric for another project anyway!)

Enjoy your comfy jean skirts!

Oh! And this project can also be done with other kinds of pants and even shorts!