Thanks for all the tote love. I've been using my new tote every day and am finding it quite handy for stuffing in little jackets + hats + scarves + toys. It is a good feeling putting to use something you've made by hand. I highly recommend it. As if you didn't see enough photographs of the tote last time around, I actually posted a few more [for you Martha]. And I already mentioned how that raindrop fabric is making its way into everything I make these days. More proof: a new + old mobile.
The wire frame is leftover from the Valentine's Day mobile I made last month. I just slid off the fabric circles and popped on some linen + raindrop stripe leaves. I would still like to work on a non-spiral mobile, but this was a nice quick fix. Maybe this mobile will be sporting some little eggs for Easter. The possibilities are endless.
I'm really not ready for February to come to an end. This month has flown by so quickly [yes, I say that every month]. Several weeks were spent visiting local preschools, trying to find the "best fit" for Big J. I'm grateful we ended up registering him at a preschool where I know he will really thrive and be well cared for. It will be a bit of commute for us, but I think it will be worth it. Anyways, I'm sure I'll be talking about separation anxiety [mine, not his] come September! Oh, and then there was our fun Seattle get-away [I'm still craving those triple coconut cream pies!]. And now I'm finishing up my taxes before we take off for a trip to my husband's hometown [Chicago] next week. Speaking of which, you all shared so many wonderful recommendations for Seattle sites + restaurants, if you have any recommendations for Chicago sites + eateries [we'll be splitting our stay between the NW suburbs + the Lincoln Park area], I'd love to hear them. The only thing on our itinerary is visiting family + friends, Shedd Aquarium + Field Musem, and all my husband's favorite eating spots.