Happy New Year 2012

1. Anthro Necklace (Lost link) 2. Pierina Bow Pumps $168. 

3. Gracey Chiffon Blouse $198 4. Cavaletti Court Velvet Skirt in Mauve $48.99

Happy New Year!

Every year my friend and her husband throw a holiday soiree, where everyone gets dressed up.  If I could, this is what I would wear.  Unfortunately, I tend to be attracted to items that I can't make myself.  The necklace would be easy.  The skirt, if I found some amazing velvet at the thrift store would be simple enough but that's just it, who finds velvet at the thrift store? And this is coming from someone who found 2, not 1 but 2, Patagonia jackets this week. I have the feeling that if I knew the full extent of my sewing machine's powers I could pull off a top somewhat similar, but only after a few more hours than I have to invest.  And the pumps...well those are purely hypothetical.  Not only could I not make them, I also could not wear them.  High heels on Minnesota ice (yes we finally have some) are a death threat and high heels with the balance of a pregnant lady only bring further complications.  This is all along with the fact that I don't wear heels and they would probably start killing me five minutes after putting them on.  BUT aren't they lovely?!

What will I wear to the soiree?  A tall (a miraculous find in and of itself!) blue silk, Gap dress I found in a size 10 that somehow miraculously fits over my belly.  It has ruffles.  I'm not sure what I think about ruffles, especially horizontal ones, but it was $3 on clearance at the local consignment shop.  That, my friends, is my kind of soiree dress.  Now I just need some tights that don't strangle the poor girl and some handmade jewelry, of course.

Are all of your parties over?  The hubby has a January birthday, so there will definitely be a party, especially since it is prime and he won't have another prime birthday for 6 years! We decided to send out paper invitations this year after setting up a Facebook event for our New Year's Party and getting 4 people out of 40 (No I didn't expect 40, yes there was a blizzard, no I'm not disappointed, yes I am a little annoyed by Facebook's maybe option).  It is much better for my pregnant brain if I can actually plan for a specific number of people.  Speaking of parties though, my friends throwing the soiree are the only other people I know who throw full on parties.  Am I getting old or are parties dying out? Isn't this partially why people have houses?

Upcoming:

Lots of crafting for Unglued Craft Fest in Fargo, ND at the Plains Art Museum in February! (Pray she doesn't come early, specifically on February 28th.)

A CLEAN craft room. I worked for 5 hours yesterday.  Days off are the best!

A few late Christmas gifts. Better late than never right?

Maybe, just maybe an etsy shop that isn't 100% vacant.