Roadtrip

Over President's Weekend Jon and I decided to take a roadtrip to Arizona. We were hoping to escape the mountains of snow and cold for a few days. However, since we decided to drive we had a little ways to go until we made it out of Utah.



While driving we decided that we are old souls. This is because we like to take the scenic route and love to stop and find old buildings or other interesting things.



While we were driving we encountered these super birds. I swear they are the size of Zee. I was feeding them teddy grahams so that I could take their picture. The rest of the trip whenever we saw one we joked that they heard we were handing out teddy grahams.



Once we made it to Flagstaff we were surprised to find that we were caught in a snow storm. So much for avoiding the snow. We did endure and most of our time was spent in Sedona and Jerome, where the weather was sunny but definitely jacket weather. My next post will have pictures from Jerome.

On the way home we took US 89 and decided that we would investigate all of the little towns for old cars. By this time my digital camera was full, since I had forgotten to take old pictures off it before we left. But I was able to make enough space to take this picture of Jon stuck in the snow.

New & Old

A few weeks ago Jon and I were down on Broadway checking out Frosty Darling (it's a new kitschy item store) and we decided we would also visit the antique stores. In one of the stores I happened upon this beauty hidden on the bottom of a bookshelf. The owner said he has had it for a few years. Now I know, I have a sewing machine - why would I need one from the 50's. Well, because it's from the 50's. I love my new machine. I haven't had a chance to clean it off yet, but it will be even more beautiful once I do.

Shouldn't you fly south?

There is a flock of Mourning Doves that have decided my backyard is their home. This I don't understand since it's the worst winter we have had in years. But they contentfully hang out in the tree, on the fence and woodwork over the patio. Sometimes while I am working at home I will crack the window to listen to them. This of course drives Larry and Zee nuts because there are birds outside and they can't reach them. To appeasement themselves they have decided that my sewing table is the perfect spot for them to sit and keep an eye on the birds. They just want to make sure the birds stay out of trouble.

New Computer

I finally broke down and bought a new computer. What this means for all of you is more fabulous posts that include pictures. I will be able to once again download pictures from my camera and use them in posts. Woo Hoo!

Happy Valentine's Day

I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day with their sweeties!

Cupcakes

Many know that I have an obsession regarding cupcakes. Recently, there have been a couple of new cupcake bakeries open in town. Due to my fascination I only felt it right to go and check out their goods. The first bakery I visited I was not entirely impressed with. The cupcakes were cute, looked delicious and came in a variety of flavors. However, after paying $2.00 a piece for mini cupcakes we soon found that they were dried out. I couldn't even finish my red velvet cupcake, and it was pint sized.

This last weekend, So Cupcake celebrated it's grand opening. Wanting to recoup from the prior weekend's cupcake disappointment - I made my way to Highland Drive. The store was decorated fabulously and the owners were a delight. So Cupcake sells full sized cupcakes as well as minis. This place more than made up for the other. Their cupcakes are amazing!

If anyone else loves cupcakes too, I completely recommend visiting So Cupcake.

Needle & Pin Productions

For Valentine's Day I have teamed up with my friend Hollee, who owns Emberlily Design to offer designer special gift packages, that include my aprons. Yay!