a taste of what’s to come

julia, originally uploaded by jmathewes.
We had our first family portrait session this weekend. Originally we were going to do it Saturday, but then the rain and wind came in, so we put it off until Sunday. Then it was really cold. We were also originally going to go to the state park next door for [...]

i tried to be clever, but it didn’t work

The other day, I started a post wherein I tried to write something witty about the secret club of moms with their kids in the store, but it kept sounding like a high-school kid was trying to write something profound. You know what I mean, those papers where they write, “the dictionary defines such and [...]

a business blog

Ok. I have an Etsy shop. Many of you know this already. If you don’t, here’s a link to it. I’ve now started a separate business blog. I figure I’ll post the info here in case you really need to stalk me keep up with what I’m doing. I hope you all subscribe. I won’t [...]

evolution of jewelry

So I’m working on jewelries again. Yep. I have a sketchbook full of ideas. I just finished one ring and have another started, and yet I find myself stalling to push through a new wall. My flex shaft needs to be lubed.
:: I am giving you all The Look for sniggering at that. ::
My flex [...]

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween everyone. Julia was a parrot for her first Halloween. Joe was going to be a pirate, but he got stuck at work late and wasn’t able to dress up in time. Fortunately, Connor, our neighbor’s kid, was a pirate for his second Halloween.
Yesterday was a long day. She didn’t nap. She wasn’t pleased [...]