::t-shirt shopping::

Last night, I was shopping in Target for a few spring/summer shirts. If you remember, my day job title is babysitter/nanny. So, my typical day-to-day look is casual but definitely not run-down and sloppy. I love dressing up but I have to be willing to get down on the floor to play board games, etc. And pretty soon, I'll have to "play" outside with the kids. My favorite look to wear to work [and the most flexible] is a denim or khaki skirt with a cute tshirt. Appliqued and screen print tshirts seem to be the rage and there are so many cute ones out there! However, I have a hard time finding ones that are cute and modest.

I was a bit discouraged in my search last night and I finally thought, "Etsy!!" Check there!

So this is a perfect opportunity to link up to Krystina's What I Love Wednesday!

 ::I love this pretty color and lotus flower::shop here::

::definitely a fun graphic::shop here::

::I am half German and this would be fun to have::shop here::

::a little dressy for work but would be nice to have for dinner out with the family::shop here::

::and last but not least, this is from a shop in France, obviously; it is beautiful::shop here::

 [sigh, I cannot help but be stricken by beautiful things in Europe.]

Happy Wednesday, all!

::new tote bag::

I took my third sewing class at the end of March.  The teacher that taught this class is nothing short of amazing!  I had the opportunity to take my first class under her, as well.  She is patient, organized, and super-duper talented.

I know, I know, I know there are tons of small businesses in the handmade world that make tote bags.  I understand that.  However, as I work to target my local community, I want to add tote bags to my shop.

My absolute favorite type of fabric to work with is home decor fabric.  I love the weight and feel of it.  It's great to sew with and makes the product sturdy.

The outside fabric of this bag is home decor fabric and the inside is a cute patterned cotton fabric, probably a quilting weight.

And, the bag stands up on its own!! Making this tote bag in the sewing class blew me away.  It was of a much better quality and design than I had anticipated sewing. 

I hope to offer these bags soon.  Hopefully, the sales associate for this particular fabric company that I have been trying to get in touch with will either return my call or email me back. [cross my fingers!!!]

I love taking this bag to work.  Here are a few things I typically carry with me on a daily basis:  my Indie Biz notebook, lotion, wet wipes, a snack, and tissues.  Waaaaaay exciting!!  :)

Have a fabulous Tuesday, everyone!  I am checking things off my to-do list like nobody's business.  It feels so good to have a productive day + it is sunshining outside.  BONUS!!!

endless gifts {519-525}

519. our welcoming church [I saw one of our members pat the seat next to him as an usher walked a visitor down the aisle right before the service started.  Love my church!!]
520. singing from the heart [bud, our church can sing!]
521. Sunday school lesson again [Jesus, Jesus, what a Friend for sinners!!]
522. amazing grace for Sunday
523. the Pre-schoolers in my class and their answers to the questions [so cute when it's on the tip of their tongue!]
524. the patience of the teacher who I work under in my Pre-school class [love working under her!]
525. the two workers I work with in the Pre-school class [love working with them!!]

Sunday was amazing.  I cannot get through this day with my own strength. Out the door at 7:30 and home at 2:30 with lots of ministering in between leaves me exhausted.  I cry and beg for grace and endurance on Saturday night and the Lord so abundantly blessed me this particular weekend.

Happy Monday, friends...