And Now For Something Completely Different...

Looking for an alternative to "Black Friday" mayhem? Come check out the Sibirica Boutique. I'll have bags, zipper pouches, and 100% wool felt Christmas tree ornaments for sale.

Let the Nesting Begin

My third child is due in 11 weeks. I think this means I'm officially in my third trimester, right? It's funny how I followed my progress religiously the first time around, and now it's all about going with the flow. No books, no weekly e-mail updates. Perhaps this means this child will be a bit more laid back? My first child is very concerned about rules and schedules, but that could be a first born thing.

There are two obvious signs that I'm in my third trimester. One: heartburn. Two: nesting! Last week I purchased a new (to me) 1-shelf bookcase from Pottery Barn Kids off of Craig's list. It fits perfectly under my bedroom window and next to the bed. It's so nice to have my books and the millions of kids' books neatly organized instead of spread all over the floor, avalanche style. Who knew that a simple book shelf could change my life so radically?? But it does not end there! Oh, no. On Sunday, my husband took the boys to a local skating rink to find out about skating lesson. While they were away, I spent an hour on my hands and knees scrubbing the wool rug in the living room. It looked so good that I decided to take the scrub brush to the navy cotton canvas-covered chair in the room, too. The arms of this chair were DISGUSTING. So bad that every time I walked through the room I could feel a knot forming in my stomach. So bad that I had completely stopped inviting people over for fear that they would see this chair. You see, this is what happens when you don't limit where a 5 year old can eat. Why did it take me so long to figure out the logic behind only eating in the dining room? Now if only my partnern would get on board...

Well, the blue chair still looks very worn and shabby compared to its original state, but at least it isn't filthy anymore! What a relief - no more massive feelings of dirt shame (or fewer, anyway). Now I need to conquer the rest of the house. The dining room chairs are next - I just need to find a miraculous fabric that looks nice and repels every stain imaginable. I love this print called "Veronique" by Alexander Henry, but I fear it will never survive the wrath of messy little boys.

Okay, time to get back to nesting. Laundry awaits.

Holiday Boutique Details!!

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Obsessive Etsy Compulsive Disorder

So, my friend Hannah Eye has challenged me to an Etsy.com contest. She just created a shop to sell her cool and infinitely entertaining zine and now she wants to see which one of us will sell the most stuff.

In all honesty, Etsy.com is not good for my mental health. I have trouble stocking my "store" because I'm obsessed with taking the perfect photos of my bags. This is easier said than done and I'm never satisfied. I certainly have a new found respect for photographers and photo stylists. The other problem I have with Etsy.com is that I compulsively check how many views my items have gotten. I shouldn't care, right? The important thing is that I actually sell stuff.

Here's the Lemonade Bags Etsy shop. Please don't laugh at my imperfection or my disorder. Thanks a million.

Nokomis Urban Craft Fair

Please come check out the Nokomis Urban Craft Fair this Saturday! There will be some really cool vendors there - and not just the usual suspects. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at the Nokomis Community Center in Minneapolis, MN. Click here for a map.

I'll have an owl bag for sale, as well as a super cute Japanese robots bag, and the pink wildflower bag pictured below. And I'll have lots of zipper pouches for sale. These make great stocking stuffers.