Since my last post, I have joined the ranks of the 30 year olds! I can fully say that I am quite happy with this change and for several reasons:
1) I am proud of my husband.
2) I love my husband.
3) My kiddos are cool, loud and funny.
4) I love my business and my customers. (you guys so totally rock!)
5) I weigh less than I did in high school. (what's not to LOVE about that?!)
So all in all, I'm quite happy with the state of things. I had a great birthday, splashed with homemade cards and cupcakes. Dustin made me coconut cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting. From scratch. He's a keeper that one.
He also made me this:
It's fabulous, huh?
Since the start of my business, I've shuffled it from one room to the other, wherever there was space at the time. Now I am getting a full floor of the house all to myself. It's glorious... my first request was a HUGE worktable. Big enough to spread out patterns, strike offs (on the table right now!) sewing projects, and orders. In fact, it's big enough to hold a couple of those projects at once.
He's probably not going to be pleased with me showing it as is, because it isn't quite finished. A little more trim to the bottom, but I couldn't resist. I'm so thrilled with it! When the entire space is finished, I'll share.
The ends are super fab, as they are bookshelves with glass sliding doors. Here, lookie:
*Sigh*
In other news-our local uber cool fabric spot hosts a local fashion competition each year. They describe it as "think of Project Runway, but with less drama." They have asked me to be a judge this year and I think I might have actually jumped up and down when I said yes. It starts tonight! They actually have contestants from all over that travel to Missoula for the event. So if you're in the vicinity, come say hi! Here is the list of dates.
We're working together to offer some classes also, so I'll let you know the dates of those once they are finalized too.
I'm off, hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
xo-
Sandi
I love the amazing work table!! And the cupcakes. Yum. Happy Birthday btw. What a wonderful gift. I had something totally brilliant and witty to say about the table but then my phone rang and all the brilliance flew out of my head.
Posted by: Brandy | March 05, 2010 at 02:08 PM
How fun. I wish I lived in Idaho still and I might make the trip to enter.
I LOVE that work table. It is fabulous.
Posted by: Melissa Harvey | March 05, 2010 at 02:15 PM
I swear, everyone, well everyone I read, is turning 30 this year! Including me!! Does it hurt much?
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Posted by: Lori Danelle | March 05, 2010 at 02:37 PM
happy birthday!! and congrats on the table... i'm super jealous!
Posted by: jaybird | March 05, 2010 at 02:52 PM
Happy Birthday! Your new table is gorgeous. Have fun judging tonight. Sounds like a great activity.
Posted by: Lisa | March 05, 2010 at 03:16 PM
Wow wath an awesome work area. I am so jealous! Also love your mix pod music - great selection.
Posted by: Maria | March 05, 2010 at 03:18 PM
Beautiful work space! Can't wait to see the final room!
Posted by: Jenn Corum | March 05, 2010 at 03:31 PM
That table is amazing - and he can bake too...you truly are lucky! Happy 30th...can't wait to see what you've been up to!
Posted by: Amber | March 05, 2010 at 03:35 PM
That is THE most wonderful amazing worktable! Happy 30!
Posted by: Sherri | March 05, 2010 at 03:45 PM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Candy @ SoBella Creations | March 05, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Love the cupcake and the worktable, but I definitely need to hear more about your experiences judging the fashion show. I would have been jumping up and down too! Have fun!
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | March 05, 2010 at 04:12 PM
He IS a keeper! And happy birthday, Sandi! I have that same little glass container you have in yellow....but mine is in orange. I think I'll use it upside down from now on.
Posted by: Chelsea | March 05, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Happy Birthday! The sewing table is an amazing gift...enjoy. I love my home in Western Washington but I sure wish I lived close enough to take part in your local fabric stores activities. Post lots of pictures of the fashion show and have fun being a judge. I think sometimes that job is harder than it looks. I want to reward everyone for their creativity.
Posted by: Carrie | March 05, 2010 at 05:46 PM
That worktable is awesome! Happy birthday!
Posted by: Wendy | March 05, 2010 at 07:25 PM
that's a great workspace, can i borrow your hubby for a while, so he can make me one? sometimes i really miss my dad living so close! he was my "project man". my husband is pretty much useless in things like that. you are a lucky gal!
Posted by: stephanie | March 05, 2010 at 07:30 PM
Happy happy birthday!!
Welcome to a GREAT decade.
Your new work space is divine.
Lucky duck!!
Posted by: andi | March 05, 2010 at 07:57 PM
What a stunning work surface you lucky thing. Happy birthday, sounds like you had an amazing day!
Posted by: Carmen | March 06, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Happy birthday! Love your new work surface and your husband made that?? Definitely a keeper that one!
Posted by: Catherine | March 06, 2010 at 02:08 AM
Happy Birthday, I too turn thirty later this month and funnily enough, the theme for my party( never had a party before) is flirty thirty!I am so excited I can just about remember how to take a breath. My present to myself is a wonky log cabin quilt made from farmers market(the ultimate eye candy in my opinion). Here's to turning thirty and roll on forty.
P.S by the way love the room xx
Posted by: Laila | March 06, 2010 at 02:46 AM
Happy Birthday. I love your workspace.
Posted by: Susan Wheeler | March 06, 2010 at 06:34 AM
Happy Birthday and congratulations on the beautiful work table and space!!! Enjoy your 30's!
Posted by: Laurel | March 06, 2010 at 06:52 AM
Happy birthday. Here's my prediction for you: your 30's will be faboulous, fun filled and creative years, make the best of them! And with that wonderful new work space, you seem to have the best place to make it all happen. I see why you're proud of your husband - good job :-)
Posted by: mathea | March 06, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Happy Birthday! LOVE the work table! Wish I had one!!
Posted by: Monique | March 06, 2010 at 08:42 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! That table is to die for. Lucky, lucky you to have wonderful hubby and family!
Posted by: Tina in Boston | March 06, 2010 at 09:16 AM
Hey, happy birthday lady! The workspace looks super fabulous - have fun with it.
Posted by: Jessi | March 06, 2010 at 09:21 AM