Happy Birthday to ...

Miss Lulu Belle, who is 3 years old!

On Monday we celebrated Lulu's 3rd birthday.

I wanted a pretty table for my pretty girl..

There were treats for dogs...i made those doggie muffins, peanut butter and carrots...Lulu's fave!
I made some crustless tea sandwiches with cream cheese and cucumber and salmon salad with gherkin pickles, served with ginger ale/raspberry punch.

...devilled eggs

I made this carrot cake (the adult version) with cream cheese icing...it was pink on the sides.

I even blew up 3 metallic pink balloons!

We had Lulu's best-est friends over for a little party...Maggie the Dachshund and Marki the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel made Lulu very happy on her day!

3 excited pooch's were prancin' around and playing, having tons of fun....

Maggie (lower left corner) was fascinated with Archie who was chilling on top of the chair.

awww....kissses!

Lulu received some cute cards and some thoughtful gifts....a pretty pink knitted washcloth hand knitted, and other nice prezzies.

This is after the party. Lulu was a bit down....

but she had a great time and she even got a new toy to play with.

Big thanks to Audrey and Maggie, Pat and Marki for making Lulu's birthay special and fun!

My trip ..

...to Mexico, on Isla Mujeres ...was muy bueno!

I have made a slideshow here, instead of posting to my blog...since it takes too long to upload the pictures here.

Enjoy muchachos! Plus there's music with the slideshow!

Sweet things....

My cat Archie Boy!

My sweet Lulu Belle! She spends half the day lying on our bed and checking out the hood..

watching squirrels and birdies........and the mailman. She lets us know when the mail comes!

This sweet little pouch is a challenge entry for the Etsy Beagle Street Team. It is also the prize for our challenge give-away here: Etsy Beagles. The theme this month is 'Hearts & Hounds'. So go on over to enter! You have until: Sat., 2/06 at 11:59 PM, EST.

Unfortunately, it is only open to residents of the US. (It has to do with blogging rules, so i apologize to any Canadians and others.)

My heart is full!

puffy heart pouch
Originally uploaded by kooky2.

My latest design - a 'puffy' heart pouch. I stuffed the heart with polyfil before i embroidered it on the pouch. I also added two glass hearts on the zipper pull. I love the pink textured upholstery fabric. I was wondering what to make with it, and decided on some pouches.

new and improved

I just received this wonderful painting from an amazing artist in the Toronto area. I can't stop admiring it. Click on photo to see the textures and designs up close.

It hangs at the top of the 2nd floor. I can look at it as i walk up the stairs. It is kind of Paul Klee-ish. Its' called 'Sky'. It's so great to own original artworks...and since we can't afford big pieces I've become fond of smaller ones, and I hope to own more from this artist someday! Click here for her shop.
I'm drinking my water with pomegranates. I found them in the frozen fruit section at the grocery store. After a few hours the pomegranates turn white, leaving the water with a touch of pink.

Maybe the antioxidants are released into the water.

I am making new items for my shop...laptop sleeves.

This is my first attempt. It was a lot of figuring out, and i spent almost a whole weekend working to perfect it. It has a handle on one end and a protection cushion between the layers. I hope i can make more to add to my shop this year.

I'm dreaming of spring, so i bought a few Gerber daisies to treat myself. I have some hanging vases, so i put one in the bathroom. Every time you sit down...ahem...you're head is just a few inches from a pretty flower.

...makes for a pleasant experience while going potty.

Lulu Belle's 15 minutes

My baby girl is enjoying her 15 min. of proverbial fame on the Etsy Beagle Team blog!
She is the new header for the blog. She sure would appreciate a comment from you on how pretty she looks. She is such a little diva!! She even has her pink Betsey Johnson shopping bag in the photo.