Back to School

Its Back to School time.  My littles are already on week two.  We go year-round for those that don't know.  They have their first break in just over a week & they are excited for Summer!   But, yes, we are already in the 2016-2017 School Year!    Can't believe I have two middle schoolers in my household & only Miss Emma left in Elementary School.  Y'all!  Time freakin' flys!

 Now that they are back to school I've been busy creating here.  The shop is getting stocked right up with handmade goodness.  Go see for yourself. {Click Me}! I have a couple different sizes & many fabric options for the Pencil Pouches.  Of course they are handmade.  I only use quality fabric & zippers too!  Only the best for my clients. All of our Pencil Pouches are made with designer fabrics & are fully lined with interfacing & cotton.

What do you think? See any you like?  Want me to create one in a custom print just for you, or your little one heading Back to School!  Just let me know.  I love to create custom items you have in mind.  Let me create for you.  After all handmade is best.


 

What I Wore Wednesday {Playing Catch Up}

Hey y'all.   Fabric came in last night so I can finally get bust playing catch up on my orders. I've got an aqua chevron tote bag thst I can't wait to see finished.  Then, a few more of those adorable tea party dresses  and of course bow ties too.   It's gonna be a busy day, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Oh & Hey! ButterBeans&ChicPeas turns 6 years old todsy. Can you even believe it? Excited to see what  this year brings for BB&CP.  Thank you guys for supporting me & my small business over the past 6 years. You're ah-mazing.  For reals.

What I am Wearing? 

Eddie Bauer Lace Top {love it}

Skinny Jeans by Forever xxi

Cardigan by Target

Threw on my puffy vest from Old Navy & grabbed my coffee and headed out the door. Getting the littles off to school. Ready t I do this day. After I drink my coffee. 

Happy Wednesday!

BB&CP Monthly Subscription {Surprise Mail}

Hey Y'all.  I am pretty excited to let you all know that BB&CP is launching a Monthly Subscription program, and were calling it...  {Surprise Mail} Here's why we are excited about it.  - First off its for Moms, (or any woman).  How often do we get something in the mail for us?  Yeah, never right.  It's always something cute for the kids.  Don't you want cute stuff too?  You deserve it!  So, yes!  Once a month you can get Surprise Mail.  And.  Secondly - the cost is as low as just $8.33 per package!  Want to give it a try?  You can join us for just ONE month or commit to being surprised and HAPPY all year long by clicking here.   I am just so excited to create for you all and of course to hear & see your reactions to your Surprise Mail.  #BBCPSurpriseMail 

I can't wait to Surprise Mail you.  

 

What I Wore Wednesday

Its bunny season up in here.  And the typical camera bag production line happening.  I had the dreadful wisdom teeth extraction done.  Yay to that shit being done & over with.  Finally, almost 3 weeks later I feel GOOD.  However, I started today off with a freakin' headache.  Don't worry, I killed it with coffee, sunshine, a cold cloth, and a hard candy in my cheek while at the bus stop. Feeling a bit dressed down today.  But I am not going anywhere, just me in the machine, all day.  Anyways, finally back to the machine. Planning to be super productive today.

Metallica Top - Target {super old}

Skinny Jeans - Forever 21

Flats - Target {super old}

Zip up Fleece Hoodie - OU Sooners

Happy Wednesday!

 

What I Wore Wednesday {Fall is in the air. I love it.}

 

You all know how much I love fall. The colors. The smells. I keep my house smelling of all things Fall year round. But you know what. I really really love summer. If I could live somewhere that was year round summer that would be great. Days by the pool. Cooler nights by the fire, grilled EVERYTHING.  This is the last week of the pool here & its been down right chilly.  High of 72 today & I am dressed warm. I love fall.  But I don't love what comes next. Winter. Who's with me?

 

 

Top by Eddie Bauer

Cardigan by Gap

Khakis by Old Navy

Grey Mary Janes by Mossimo for Target

 

Time to get to the machine.  Today is the day I find out how well {or not} the 1 inch foam goes through my new machine.  Three camera bags & a bunch of Halloween orders coming up in the next coming days.  Get ready!  Happy Wednesday. 

What I Wore Wednesday {Wear your sunscreen, cover yourself}

Its been awhile. I've been busy again. Or just not wearing anything.  Wearing my bikini - sitting poolside getting my summer glow on.  See it?  Well honestly my tan is fading away.  Doesn't take near as long to lose it as it does to get it.  That's a good thing though right?  Don't pull that "wear your sunscreen, cover yourself" bullshit on me.  I get enough of that from my sister. That girl tried to coat me in SPF 55 when we went to the pool together.  Back the f up.   Drink water & use after sun lotion.  Hydrate.  That is all. 



Well today I am wearing a real comfy knit top by Old Navy & a knit stripped skirt made by yours truly.  My sandals are from Rack Room by X-Appeal.  {They are so last year! *wink*} 

Here's to a productive day.  Happy Wednesday.

 

What I Wore Wednesday {All Stars & Limousine}

Good Morning.  Happy Wednesday.  Currently enjoy a fresh salad for breakfast.  That's just how I roll.  Spinach, cucumbers, peppers, avocado & mushrooms.  My favorite.  -  Last night was our last Rec League Season game.  No time for breaks friends, tonight we start practice with the All Star team.  That's right, my boy Cody made All Stars again this season.  He's pretty Awesome that one.

 

At 12:30 this afternoon my book worm, Jack is off to Pizza lunch - via Limousine.  That boy.  He read the most books in his class & gets to join 12 other students with the Assistant Principal on a fun outing to celebrate reading. 

 

On my sewing to do list today.  A camera bag in aqua chevrons & Washies - 4 sets.  I am changing it up this time, per clients request.  Terry Cloth.  Yes. That's right.  Real  scrubbing power.  Sometimes, with toddlers, that's more important than softness.  Yes. Big messes.

 

 

 

Racer Back Tank by Old Navy

Khaki Skirt by Old Navy

Flats by Rock & Candy

Coffee by Starbucks

Picasso style artwork by Myself

 

Lets Do This.  Happy Wednesday.



What I Wore Wednesday (Last Week of Track Out)

We are in our final week, actually days,  of trackout.  It always goes by fast.  I am not ripping my hair out yet. We have been super busy with baseball.  Lots of baseball. We have this weekend off for mothers day. What to do? Typically we go strawberry picking.  Just not sure if it is a good year for strawberries here in NC.  And to top it all off Mr.  L is on call this week. Work has been slow though. We have seen lots of Mr. L during trackout. Yay. Jack and I are working on Xtra math & achieve3000 ... good ol' homework.  Off to enjoy five more days without packing lunches x3.

Orange tank top by Old Navy
Black cardigan by Old Navy
Chevron Skirt by ButterBeans&ChicPeas
Orange flats by Target

What I Wore Wednesday

Good morning. Killed my headache this morning with a cup of coffee, water, excedrin & a banana. Got the littles off to school.  Dogs are walked. Time to get to the machine. Wrapping up one more skirt & shipping all the Valentine's Day cuteness out. Um. Yes. I do have more of both. Let me know if you want one.

Top & Carcardigan by Old Navy - Skinny Jeans by Forever 21 - Converse for Target

Look at my little Emma. Her outfit today is from Old Navy.  Shoes by Puma. Headband by Forever 21. 

Happy Wednesday. PS. Don't forget about the book giveaway. It ends tonight. 

Super Awesome Giant Pattern Giveaway

Hey Gals {do we have any guy fans?}  I am super excited to share with you this Super Awesome Giant Pattern Giveaway!  eeek. Oh. My.  I managed to round up 12 other vendors to help me out & bring to you 33 patterns.  All for the love of sewing.  eeek.  I told you I was excited.   Here is how this is going to work.  You "like" the pages of all the fabulous business that were willing to donate patterns, all for the love of sewing & you are entered to win ALL of the patterns!  Easy. Peasy.  Am I right?  Lets do this thing.

 

Our Fabulous Sponsors: 

Birdiful Stitches {Entire Pattern Collection! What!}

Swoon Sewing Patterns {Betty Bowler}

Little Black Duck {Easter Finger Puppets}

ButterBeans&ChicPeas {LoveBot & Card Wallet}

Filles a Maman {Juliette's Apron}

Little Lizard King {Ruffle Tent}

Sewing Geek Patterns {Bubble Skirt}

Sew Happy {Bubble Romper}

Muffin Head {The Coco}

RosalieandMe {Jocelyn Tierd Skirt}

Pineapple & Penelope {Pleats & Thank You Shorts}

5berries {Symphony Dress}

 Lena's Patterns {Baby Shoes, Alice Shoes & Baby Boots}

 

Want to know exactly what patterns you will be getting should you win?  Head over to our Super Awesome Giant Pattern Giveaway Pinterest Board to see what's up!  You can see all the photos & links to each listing for full details & where to purchase should you just not be able to contain yourself with all the sewing excitement.  I am having a little trouble myself.  I have found so many patterns - that I just have to get my hands on.

 

Use the RaffleCopter Link to Enter!  Good Luck Friends.  

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Tis The Season - of Giving {Week #3} Comfy Home Creations

The days are getting nearer now for CHRISTMAS.  I am feeling festive & Mr. L keeps yelling at peps who already have their Christmas lights out.  What he doesn't know is that I've already listened to a Christmas song or two this year.  *Gasp*  - Alright so it's Week #3 {Already!}  I think yall are gonna love this one.  My good friend Erika is so kind to giveaway a complete outfit from her shop Comfy Home Creations.  Heres the dets:

 

"Comfy Home Creations was started a few years ago when I received a sewing machine for my birthday. I fooled around with it an decided to make a few things for my girls. Only a few weeks later, I was loving it and decided that I wanted more. I sold the new machine and purchased a combo sewing/embroidery machine and opened up my business. In just a few years I have expanded the items I make and have sent lots of items all over the country and the world.

I am a mom of two girls, 6 and almost 8 and have a fabulous husband that lets me balance a full time job as a medical assistant/athletic trainer, a family and my sewing business. I love creating something new for each and every customer."
 
 One lucky winner will receive a Long Sleeve Initial T and matching Tis the Season to Hoot Skirt. Depending on availability of T sizes, the shirt may be red. This outfit is available in sizes 12 months to 6/7.

Shop Here -- Like Here

Good Luck & Happy Holidays! 

 

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Tis The Season - Of Giving {Week #1}

Tis the Season - Of Giving {Week #1} Of course will kick the Season of Giving off with a giveaway from ButterBeans&ChicPeas. I have several vendors lined up and each week on Sunday I will close & open a new giveaway thru the 15th of December. Are you feeling festive yet? I know. I know. Its still fall... but now that I've had the Christmas fabrics flowing through my machine, I am starting to get excited. Christmas is crazy busy around here, the decorating, the shopping, cooking, baking, events, travel & family... not to mention keeping up with the business.

Ready? Here we go...

I am pleased to announce we have - Christmas Bunting - and I am excited to giveaway a set of it to one of you lucky ladies. Here are the dets - It's approx. 4 yds long. {This is alot!!!} More than enough to cover your mantle. Think outside the mantle too. The windows, along the stairs, even decorate the tree with it! Want to decorate multiple areas, easy peasy, just snip it & you have multiple pieces.   Below is the exact one up for grabs & its in fun trendy Christmas prints, shades of pink & teal.  Entering is simple.  I like simple.  RaffleCopter below.  Make sure you are fan.  Share the giveaway with friends & family.  And just have a Happy Holiday Season!  xoxo

 

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What I Wore Wednesday {Week 6 on the Market}

Time is flying by! This is our sixth week on the market. We have a showing this morning & while prepping the house for it we got a call for another one tonight! Woot. I also happened to find a four leaf clover today. Double Woot.  Its my lucky day.  - Mr. L & I stopped off to buy some guitar strings during our grocery store outing.   -- Had breakfast at IHOP.  Took a trip to the dump. Now, back home for a quick bit of sewing before grabbing the kids & keeping ourselves out of the house till the last showing is done.  Busy. Busy.  I am tired y'all.   We had a late night of baseball last night.  Got home a bit before 10!  Wasn't easy getting the kids up & moving this morning.

 
 

Striped Longsleeve Tee from Old Navy 

Cable Knit Sweater from Eddie Bauer

Dark Denim Jeans by SOHO for Khols

Flip Flops from Target

Happy Wednesday!

 

What I Wore Wednesday

It a chilly morning, so I have my sweater on for the bus stop run - but its going to be in the 80s today, so I am rockin' the new skirt! I love it. What do you all think?  Found a clover patch in my side yard - might be a four leaf clover in there... somewhere. :)  Would you all believe it, I started this day off with a killer headache - straight to vomiting?  Working on my first cup of coffee, iced, now and feeling much better.  A little sunshine & coffee.  That's what I need. 

Grey Braided Neckline Top - by Old Navy 

Grey Sweater - Target

Chevron Custom Skirt - by ButterBeans&ChicPeas

Polk A Dot Red & White Flats - Target 

Check out what I've been up to - while I had my embroidery machine going, I whipped up a tooth pillow!  This cutie will be Addisons!  I just know she will love it!  I see many more of these in my future... {Made with an UrbanThreads File}

 Happy Wednesday