SoCo? ...SOOO YUMMY!!!

OK, it was a toss up...did we want to go to Massachusetts or Vermont today? Well, Vermont has my favorite store in the world-Betsey Johnson Outlet Store (plus I am dying for vodka cheese-if you've never tried it, you must! :))...so, it looks like I am the only one voting for Vermont! Massachusetts it is! Great Barrington to be exact. Well, they have SoCo Creamery...the best, I mean, absolute best ice cream ever (dirty chocolate is my fav!)! So, I will forsake Betsy right now for the extra calories! Ohhh, how I sacrafice!!! lol :) We had a wonderful time! We are happy to travel out of state for ice cream! Well.........the best ice cream! Oh, SoCo, how I've missed you...

It's Only An Hour, But...

...Why is it that when we "Spring ahead" or "Fall backwards", it messes me all up? It alters my sleep, not to mention the fact that I forgot to change my alarm clock, so this morning I get up to go wake the boys...I walk in their room and my son says to me something about it being 8:30...so, he knows he's already late for school, but decides not to wake me, because he doesn't want to go to school! I haven't decided if I am upset with him or secretly proud of him for being so clever and sneaky at such a young age...I guess I feel a little bit of both?! But, I won't ever tell him that! :)

New SuiteHeart Goodies On Etsy!

Check them out --- http://www.etsy.com/shop/SuiteHeart

Cupcakes To Go!

OK, since Shawnee from Flirty Apron Swap was so generous to do the give-a-way for me, I have sent her some yummy cupcakes...well via a martini glass I painted for her, but cupcakes are even yummy to look at! I hope she enjoys it! Also, congratulations to edyB for winning the hearts martini glass! Salute!

I Definitely Adore Dior...

Well, I have to say this has got to be one of my all-time favorite perfumes. I have been wearing Miss Dior Cherie it since it came out. Not only does it smell so clean, it comes in the cutest bottle! I absolutely love bows! A pink bow on the back of my neck is my only tattoo, if that tells you anything... My other favorite is Philosophy's Pure Grace...such a clean smell, as well...and it smells so summer-y...I guess I just like to smell clean...hey, who doesn't?! :)

Anyone Can Be A Lego?

OK, so a month or two ago, my 10 year old son Luciano came to me and said he made a Lego Ellen. I wasn't sure what he meant until I looked at it and realized he meant Ellen Degeneres. I had to laugh! Sometimes I think my children are old souls...I just don't know where they get the things they say and do sometimes. All I know is that they make me smile. I suggested he make the whole set, and he got right to it...coming up with a set, Tony included...not to mention his favorite guy Kevin Garnett from the Celtics. He wanted me to email her a picture of it, which I did, and I also tweeted it to her...now, we are just waiting to hear from Ellen???

What A SuiteHeart!!!

I am talking about Shawnee from Flirty Apron Swap! She has been kind enough to have a give-a-way for me! She has been sooo sweet in helping me! Please check out her blog- http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/ and also the give-a-way- http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2010/02/swap-wrap-up-and-giveaways.html Follow me and her directions for a chance to win a yummy heart martini glass!!!

Blog Envy

OK, I have been scoping out blogs for inspiration, and boy did I succeed! There are some beautiful blogs out there and I have had a chance to "chat" with a few of the authors. People have been very kind and so supportive, which is incredible to me! After a bad day yesterday (did you ever notice when one thing breaks, like five more things do, as well?! :( ), I am feeling better after some well needed motivation! Later this afternoon I am off to my youngest child Bean's (yes, it is his nickname, not real name, but we have been calling him that since he was a baby...lol :) ) school to do a groundhog craft. Wish me luck teaching a puppet-type craft to 20+ eight-year-olds! :) Happy Groundhog Day!!!

I Need Some Nice Weather :(

So, I will reminisce! Fall is always pretty in upstate NY...even in black and white, I think!

You Can Never Have Too Many Cupcakes...

...Especially pink ones! I absolutely love cupcakes! I just think they are so pretty! Yes, it may sound strange, but I do! Cupcakes, aprons & pink...well, you just can't go wrong! :)

Salute!

OK, so January just about marks my first anniversary of my love of wine. I don't know if it's that I never liked the taste before, or if it's because I get nasty migraines, and I was always afraid to drink it? Well, whatever the case, I certainly enjoy it now! What I love even more than enjoying a glass, is going to the store and looking at the gorgeous artwork that some wines carry. I always love to buy those bottles, whether it a funny saying or an adorable photo or doodle...they suck me in every time!

Here Fishy, Fishy...

Well, I just got my fisheye adapter lens for my camera, and I love it! I got it because I can't afford the actual lens itself...I do have to say, $65 as opposed to $500...not too shabby! I am having one problem, though...I can't get the adapter ring off my camera. I guess that comes with saving money?! Anyway, I started to take a few quick pics...

Cereal Thriller...

I am hoping to put up my fun food notebooks on Etsy soon, also...

It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!

I just finished putting up some of my handpainted glasses on Etsy! I always give these as gifts along with some spirits! Here's a li'l peek!

Keep Warm, Stay Pretty!

I love the snugly new scarves I have started making! They are so comfy and cozy! Not to mention pretty darn chic! Who says you can't be stylish and warm?!

Pretty Baking!

I have started making these wonderful, new, retro-style aprons with fun fabrics! I absolutely love them and I hope you do, too!

Christmas Card 2009!

Well, here it is!!! I am very happy about how it came out...although being the profectionist that I am, of course I am not happy with the inconsistincy with the lighting....ehhh, oh well, right?!

Pinot & Pokeno It Is!

My little Luke bought me Pokeno yesterday. Boy, did that take me back to my childhood! I still have my grandmother's old game, as well. I can remember sitting on our porch with my grandmother, sister, and our neighboor Pauline playing Pokeno and Skat for hours! So, last night we played Pokeno with the boys. What a great time! It's nice when you can hand down a "tradition" to your own children...one you have so many fond memories of... Although I added the Pinot...I don't remember Grandma Carmie having that...lol :)

I Can't Wait!

I have been excited about making my Christmas card before, but never like this! I am so excited to finish it! Other years I have made Christmas cd's with the kids' pictures on them, but this year I think I have come up with something very unique! I can't wait to share it with you as soon as it is finished and sent out!

New Etsy Shop!

OK, so I started my Etsy shop under the name ToeTagz, because my mother was going to make these cute little tags and I was going to put them up for her. Well, that never happened, so I wanted to restart my shop with my own name - SuiteHeart. I still haven't finished the details of the shop, but I hope to have my banner, profile, etc. done soon. Needless to say, I haven't put up very much yet, because I am also retaking some of the pictures of my stuff. Please check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SuiteHeart
Lots of cute items to come - aprons, painted glasses, notebooks, and much, much more!!!
Here is a preview:

I Survived!!!

So, it is the day after Black Friday and I made it! I successfully started my Christmas shopping! It was crazy, as usual, but I had nice girl's day out with my mother & daughter. Broke? Yes, but isn't that what Christmas is all about? Nah, to me it's still about Jesus' birthday & being with family...I do, however feel the need to spend...but, ehhh, I do that all year anyway! One thing I did find, though, was 80's Scene It! I am so excited to kick my husband's butt!

The Other Oprah

People always laugh when they find out our chihuahua is named Oprah, but we are so used to her being named that, that when someone is talking about "The Original Oprah", I think of my dog first...

The Lego Man

My oldest son wanted to be a Lego Minifig for Halloween, so I made him this costume (with my husband's help). He absolutely loved it! I have to say it was the best costume I've ever made...excluding, of course the sixth grade costume that I made for myself-a TV tuned to NBC with the rainbow peacock. Yes, a strange choice for a sixth grader, but I wanted to make sure no one had the same costume. Needless to say, no one did!