June Etsy

I am going to try to feature a artist/crafter from Etsy every month. To start out I am featuring Dirty Sanchez. Though I have not had the opportunity to purchase for this shop yet I have indulged in the amazing humor it provides. If I need a lift I know where to go and, from the reviews, if I need a good scrub I think I should stop by this place as well. Practically everything is funny in this shop. It starts with the opening statement to the descriptions even the policies. Here is one that had me rolling on the floor with laughter. Enjoy!


hay

when my son was about four years old, he came home from preschool one day, and announced – in response to my yelling “hey!” at him, presumably to stop him from doing something reckless like sticking his finger in an electrical socket, or the cat’s butt – that “hay is for whores.” i was, as you might imagine, appalled. as any good mother would, though, i held my composure and gently corrected him: “sweetie,” i said, “it’s not ‘whores.’ it’s ‘harlots,’ or ‘streetwalkers.’” to commemorate those early days of sweet innocence, i’ve created the hay soap. made with pure olive oil, creamy mango butter, and the usual lineup of other good stuff, it’s scented with a warm blend of dried hay and sweet honey. and i’m sure it’s like, way nicer than anything the average hooker is washing up with. so at least you’ve got that going for you. ___________________________________________________

each bar is hand-cut using my cheap yet superlatively, painfully sharp dollar store butcher knife. bars are all approximately 5 ounces, but please allow for slight variations.

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ingredients: distilled water, coconut oil, palm oil, mango butter, avocado oil, olive oil, sodium hydroxide, castor oil, fragrance, white clay, beeswax, color.

My Space

I have been so busy lately that I have neglected to blog. One of the tasks I gave myself after my semester ended in school was to organize my sewing space. Some may not know that I have been living in my moms basement for the past 2 years. It is actually a lovely space though a bit tight for me and the 3 kids.

The kids have a room where they share a double/twin Ikea bed http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80108983. They also have an area for their desks, computers (2), TV and toys.

My room is a large studio style space minus the kitchen. The two outer walls had exposed foundation walls and so Mom and I went about customizing Ikea cabinets to hid the foundation and provide a wonderful amount of storage for me. I was able to separate the "cuddle" couch from my bed to create some sense of privacy. It works well. The silver leafed frame is one of my most favorite vintage pieces. The detail on it is extraordinary. I silver leafed over the painted gold and it changed the whole feel.

The opposite side of the room is where my office and sewing area is. This is where you can see all the amazing organization I was able to do. I purchased magazine boards, http://www.bcwsupplies.com/products/Magazine-Bags/Magazine-Bags.htm, to use as fabric bolt inserts. It is the perfect size for any bookcase and I am so excited about the availability of all my wonderful fabrics. Before I had them stuffed in various boxes. I was even able to wind all my trims on the boards. No more tangles and deep boxes of who knows what.

I am also including a sweet picture of my lovely bathroom. I really do love this bathroom. I certainly hope this inspires somebody! Cheers.