Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show

Wow, I can't believe that July is almost coming to an end.  There are only a few months out of the year that we get warm sunny weather in Oregon and I have been trying to enjoy it.  I went to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in Sisters, Oregon with my mom earlier this month.   I have some great pictures, but they are on my mom's camera and she has not quite figured out how to email them to me :)  I will get some posted soon.  I saw a red and white Irish Chain quilt that has me even more inspired to make a quilt for Joe and I's bedroom.  I just haven't decided on what color of fabric to use.  My dad rode his motorcycle to meet us after the show and the three of us camped out at a nearby campground for the night.  I could definitely see myself living in Sisters.  I posted some pictures below of the town that I found until I can post my pictures.  Well I better head to bed because my 5:00am wake up call to take Sadie for a run is going to come very quickly.

The town has a cozy western feel.

Behind the homes are the Three Sisters Mountains.  I have hiked to the top of the South Sister twice now with my dad.

COFFEE

Check out this cute little towel that I made for a friend.  She is so giving and is always making crafts for all of her friends and family.  I hope she loves it!!

SUMMER

So I have successfully finished spring term of school so I have been having a little fun! 

I went on my first clamming trip at the coast with Joe.  I was able to find the clams on my own and dig them out of the sand with the clam gun. Joe was impressed with me!  

I started reading the book Twilight and have become obsessed with it.  I take it everywhere with me in case I get any free time to read. 

Tonight I am drinking a glass of wine watching Sex & the City while Carrie and Berger check out Prada.

Look at those hot boots!

Lil Sadie ready to hop in the truck

Happy Mothers Day!

I may only be a mom to my dog Sadie, but I got spoiled today!  I woke up to my boyfriend Joe cooking breakfast for us.  Then I walked outside to two new hanging plants!!  Lucky me! 

The weather was so nice today that I decided to plant some more flowers.

This lavender smells amazing!

Sadie got me these roses, but I think here grandma was behind it  :)

Baby Sadie

Baby Sadie wearing daddy's T-shirt!

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Back in February I was looking at one of my favorite blogs by Heather Bullard who works for the new magazine Flea Market Style.  She posted a blog on how to make Mason Jar soap dispensers.  She uses her's in her garden, but they would also look great in a kitchen or bathroom.  My boyfriend Joe and I decided these would make great Mother's Day gifts!  I really need to give most of the credit to Joe since he did most of the work making them and to my mom for providing all of the jars. 

Coffee Cozy!

I know I can't drink my hot Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte without a coffee cozy.  So I was excited when my mom and I's friend MaryAnn made me my own cozy out of some great coffee inspired fabric.  She has even sold some to a coffee shop in Sisters, Oregon who bought them to sell to their customers. 

Loves it!