THE LUCKY WINNERS ARE...

I can't thank everyone enough for entering my giveaway and for the fantastic comments~ MY OH MY, how lucky am I to have had the chance to meet such lovely women from places all over the world! Many of whom were referred to me from my precious sister Julia, thanks Jules!
Here is a glimpse at a few of my new online introductions.

I met Michelle at Living Slowly and saw her adorable children and looked at her awesome, currently being restocked, shop.

I met Melissa from Australia at In Our Eyes and saw a glimpse of a land that I have never been, but think is as beautiful as the amazing accents that their natives have.

I am anxious to try this Apple Dumpling recipe from Elizabeth from Pennsylvania at So Wabi Sabi. Looks yummy yummy in my tummy!

A view at weight loss in (kg.) in Austria with Claudia at A Smooth Transition

Also Muriël from the Netherlands at Hopfaldera and her amazing new project foray to help homeless children in Grand Rapids Michigan.

I also would like to introduce you to my friend Bre at B's Blog. She is an AMAZING bag designer and has a wonderful eye for fabric combinations. She is one of my best friends and a GREAT mom and nurse... although she doesn't think so sometimes.

Thanks again for all who entered. The 27 comments was far cry from the sad turn out from my first giveaway. I know Blah Blah Blah, get on with it!

Without further ado...the winners are:

Cotton Pack Number One:
Nicola at WhichName?

Frog Print Pack Number Two:
Denise from Colorado at Eat Play Love

Congratulations ladies! Please email me your addresses at samthehamsmom@gmail.com and these babies will be one their way to you!

~Laura~

A Fall look at my boy

Jay and I went out yesterday to get not only some pictures of Sam, but also to get some fresh air, as we have been cooped up on the house due to our sickness galore. That being said, we had a blast, and are sharing what our lens captures with you. Giving credit where credit is due I will notate which ones my husband took. He does wonderful things~ I took the rest.








Jay took the one above

Jay took the one above

Jay took the one above



Thanks for looking~

Take Part in Fabric Giveaway Anyone?

Julia and I have recently been sick with colds and can't be at work around sick patients. We can however stay home and work. Fabric doesn't judge our scratchy voices or red noses. So, that being said we have gone through our fabric stashes while deciding what fabrics to use for our newest supplies of booties for the store.

It was rather daunting and fun at the same time to sift through the mayhem that was our scrap bag.

We turned this:


Into this:




Being that everyone enjoys some new blood every once in a while we decided to have a giveaway.
To win this giveaway COMMENT below with the scrap pack choice that you would like to win.
I will pick a winner out of a hat on Wednesday!

Giveaway Options

Scrap Pack Number One:
Variety Pack of Lovely Cotton Prints
4in.X6in.X3in.

or

Scrap Pack Number Two:
Cute Pastel Frog Prints
4in.X6in.X1.25in.

BEST OF LUCK CRAFTERS!

Baby got a new pair of shoes

I found a pair of Dansko clogs that personifies me to a T!

I bought them on the spot!!!!



One might say that I have a bit of a fascination with paisley prints and the likes.
Oh and reds and browns and greens

For example:

My couch


My Bag


My cape fabric


My shower curtain


I am thoroughly in love and thanks for reading!

Say hello to my little friends!!!!

A first for me:

Grilled Chicken Fajitas
(they were SOOOOO delicious!)


and my new best friend who my sister kindly introduced me to a couple of weeks ago. I highly recommend you set up a meeting!

A capelet I made today!

I had purchased this book a while ago, and came across a pattern for a capelet the other day!

I bought the perfect fabric combo ( a soft thin wale corduroy and a wool blend that is super soft!)


I altered the pattern (of course), and made it reversible... here is the final product! I love it!



It is a bit fancy for my neck of the woods, but I love it and I fully intend to ROCK IT!

Adirondack Mama's Gifts Made The NEWS!!!

Here is the link! Fall Accessories for Babies

The author found us via ETSY and linked us as one her top picks for fall accessories.