Show and Tell- My Weekend

Good Monday Morning Readers,

How as your weekend?

I found this simple tutorial and made an incognito stamp out of an eraser that I had lying around...

Then I went thrifting and picked up this really happy straw purse!

I was thrilled because I feel in love with a $175 one at the mall and I got this one for 5 bucks!

It pays to shop around.

I think I might give it a new lining. Other than that...this is exactly what I was looking for.

Oh yeah,

and I also found an old-school straw hat.

What's 45 minus 35?

I went shopping the other day...

I love this shop window. 

It may be too colorful and messy for your taste, but I LOVE it!

Maybe because there was yarn everywhere...

Then it was time to hit the dressing room.

Don't make fun of my flappy arms, I'm trying to come out of my shell.

I actually ended up buying these jeans at Old Navy.

They were originally 45 dollars and I got them for 10! 

YEAH!

Oh yeah, 

and here's a line I drew in my notebook the other day...

Come Fly With Me

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"Come fly with me let's fly, lets fly away..."

I wish I could.

Today Mike is flying back to university to finish up for the year. I was so lucky in being close by him while he student taught; but it had to come to and end eventually.

Next time I see him will be at graduation and I know it's only 5 weeks but those weeks are going to drag on and on. Anyway, we did get to have one last date...

On the way down to Vermont I crocheted this little flower and sipped on a Tim Horton's Iced Coffee.

Then I was able to meet up with Mike at an Asian restaurant and have a bite to eat.

I honestly think that my favorite thing about these places is the tea. Is that strange?

After dinner, we walked over to a little cupcake shop and had a little dessert. Of course that wasn't enough so we also stopped at the grocery store to pick up some Ben and Jerry's ice-cream. Interestingly enough, they were having tasting samples of Vermont goat cheese too. Being from the city, I've never had goat cheese and my first experience with it was...unique. 

I will leave it at that.

Eventually, it was time to say goodbye.

I'm really really really going to miss him but we'll keep in touch with skype and e-mails.

Some say it's get's easier to say goodbye after you have a ring on your finger but I think it just makes it harder.

Don't worry about me though, I've cried my tears and today will be filled with crocheting and shopping therapy.

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Sweet Nicoletta: Product Review

Welcome to my second product review.

Tonight, I will be evaluating the makers of one of my favorite treats on the planet...cupcakes!

Is your mouth watering yet?

These cupcakes, made by Sweet Nicoletta, taste as good as they look. In the summer, the shop sells ice cream to beat the heat. But the long Canadian winter months bring out the cupcake bakers in this family owned shop.

The creativity in the flavors and designs gone into these cupcakes is absolutely wonderful. You can walk away with one of these yummy treats for about 3 dollars and the more you buy the more you can save.

One of the pluses about Sweet Nicoletta is that they not only to walk-out orders, but also party packages.

Sweet Nicoletta will do everything from themed birthday parties to elegant weddings.

Sweet Nicoletta is run by two friendly brothers. You're sure to meet either Micheal or Matthew when browsing the cupcake display; and since this is a family business, you know you can always get quality cupcakes made with care and passion. 

My family and I love stopping by the little shop about once a week and sometimes we receive an extra cupcake for free(just because the Matthew is that nice)!

Here's what we picked up tonight...

You can find Sweet Nicoletta's website by clicking here. 

And you can find their shop here at

395 Boul. Cure-Labelle

Fabreville, Laval

Quebec, Canada 

Bon Apetit! 

What do you get when you order a handmade happy?

Hello Readers!

Ever wonder what you would get in the mail when you order a Handmade Happy?

Well I'm here to tell you!

After all the excitement you're sure to feel after receiving a package in the mail, you would eventually open up your treat and pull out a baggy looking similar to these above. 

So happily packaged, your Handmade Happy is just waiting for you to enjoy all it's wonders. But wait! What's this? There's more inside than meets the eye...

Ahh yes, each Handmade Happy comes along with a couple business cards (for you to share with your friends) and a lovely little bookmark designed by yours truly. 

Awwww, Isn't that sweet?

I also wanted to give you a sneak peak of my latest Handmade Happy...

A Demain!

(till tomorrow)

She's Back!

Hello dear readers.

First off, thanks for sticking by me while I needed a little break. It's so encouraging to see that the number of followers didn't diminish while I was away. You're all awesome!

I am feeling better and ready to get back on schedule.

1. I've been working out regularly and eating healthy foods every day

2. I'm now working part time so I can...

3. Take my online course so I can finish my degree before I get married (yay!)

4. Planning my wedding

5. Crocheting all sorts of goodies! (click here)

Today, I got to go to three museums (pictures coming soon) in Montreal and eat at a Mexican restaurant. It was my first meal out in a while and my beef quesadilla was mouth watering good.

I picked up a couple of things from the museums boutique...

These measuring spoons will go perfectly with the measuring cups I got last month!

(see my product review here) 

Sorry, but I can't tell you what's in this box. It's a little present I picked up for my fiancée.

<3

I love you Mike!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everybody!

I absolutely love this day because I get to see everyone walk around wearing my favorite color.

Did you wear green today?????

Did you know...

Every year the Chicago river is dyed green on St.Patty's Day?

The fountain, in front of the white house, flows green water on St.Patrick's Day?

Originally, everyone wore blue on March 17th?

The shamrock was originally worn on St. Patrick's day so represent the Holy Trinity?

One of the longest running St.Patrick Day parade's runs in Montreal? (hey! that's where I live)

St.Patric wasn't Irish...he was born in Britain to Roman parents?

More Irish people live in America than in Ireland?

I tried desperately to follow the instructions in this book and make a shamrock...but alas! I gave up and made my own pattern!

I guess that's all for now. Since I spent the whole day in Montreal, I still have a class to get through before bed.

Once Again, thank you for sticking by me and being the best blog readers eva!

Till Tomorrow...

My First Product Review

Click here if you would like to order your own!

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Matching Measuring Spoons

Matching Cups