Not everyone is sweating their butts off

Oh, oh look, I'm POSTING!!! (That's for you, Lori.) Before I get into the whole "what I've been doing the past month," I have a very special announcement to make:

IT IS WINTER IN AUSTRALIA!!! To help my friends in the Southern Hemisphere beat the winter blues, I am having a 25% off sale on select items in my Etsy shop, now through July 31. You do not have to live Down Under to participate. In fact, this is a really great opportunity for everyone to think ahead and stock up for the winter. Check it out!

Now, I'm not going to apologize for being absent for the past month or so. Seriously, friends, I have been busy. Here's a taste of what I've done:

- Started my own marketing/pr firm focusing on small businesses (more on that later, after I finish my web site!)

- Worked on print and web projects for my clients.

- Joined the team at Scoutie Girl as Tara's virtual assistant.

- Gone to a million farmer's markets. Not just gone - worked. I've been employed by a friend with great products!

- Started a web comic, which needs to be updated even more than this blog does.

- Had lots of ice cream and Rita's dates with my husband.

- Enjoyed good books and good friends.

What I have not done is vaccuum or dust my house, clean my kitchen, or update this blog. Somehow, I think this is understandable. I should probably shower, though. So go check out that sale already!

Two things

1) My husband is taking me out for ice cream in just a little bit, which makes me very happy. Ice cream dinner!

2) I finished my East Coast Wrap, which I absolutely love. I promise to share the pattern as soon as I finish writing it up and figure out how to link up a PDF.

Better than Farmville

It's been a busy month here at LikeClochework! Last weekend I was in charge of a Mother's Day craft show at Studio B and this weekend I will be at my friend Donna's farm fest! Actually, I've been doing quite a bit to help get ready for the festival, and I can heartily vouch for it being a wonderful event. There will be lots of animals (including lambs and newborn twin goats!), games and pony rides for the kids, food, farmers, and artisans. I'll be selling my hats as well as Donna's signature handmade, all natural soaps and lotions, and we're also featuring local jewelers, potters, glass artists, and even a local yarn and fabric shop. And a spinning demo! Ya'll better be there.

Today I am sending a package to Alaska, which makes me laugh because Mr. LC and I just watched a Discovery Channel special on how everything in Alaska wants to KILL YOU. I've come to the conclusion that Alaska is the United States' version of Australia, except there are real wolves instead of dingos and grizzlies instead of crocodiles. So, I hope my package makes it, and I hope my recipient survives long enough to wear it. If the avalanches don't get her, the mosquitos might...


The latest version of my "Pamela" hat, the bucket.

Mum's the Word

Hello, everyone! This weekend I'm hanging out over at Mum's the Word, an awesome little show of handmade artisan goods at Studio B. Tonya Lov Jewelry, Stitch Sprite, Spotted Hill Farm, Loops and Links Design, and others are also here with me. If you don't have a gift for your mom yet or just want something lovely for yourself, stop on by! I bought something handmade for my mom :-)