How do I love thee . . .

I love Michael Miller and all those that design for Michael Miller {who I have learned is not a person, but two people's names merged together to make a company name. The love is not diminished by this fact.} Let me share some fun things that make Michael Miller so loveable.

Exhibit 1. Fabric for Fabulous baby blankets.

{a new blanket I just finished for a friend's FOURTH girl!}

Exhibit 2. Fun new fabrics to look forward to

{copied from The Michael Miller Blog}

{copied from The Michael Miller Blog}

Exhibit 3. Fabulous New Designers

{copied from The blog of Patty Young}

This is a new fabric set called Andalucia. And it is so cute! She even has coordinating ribbon. I'm already planning all the bows I can make with this set!

Exhibit 4. Fabulous patterns designed by a Michael Miller Designer

{copied from the blog of Sandi Henderson}

Sandi Henderson has two darling fabric collections with Michael Miller - Farmer's Market and Ginger Blossom. And now she sells her patterns. So cute! It makes me want to take up sewing!

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BUT . . . If you are like me and not quite a seamstress, have no fear. There are people who will make it for you!

Exhibit 5. An ebay auction just for lovers of Andalucia fabric.

From Patty Young's Blog: "Search "Boutique Andalucia" on eBay to find these fabulous pieces by some of the most talented designers I've ever come across. You will find everything from children's boutique clothing, to jewelry for mom & daughter, purses, camera accessories (bags, straps, lens cozies), Easter baskets, hairbows, headbands, aprons, wall decor... and even dog collars!"

Exhibit 6. Last but not least - do you Etsy?
If you don't know {but how could you not?}, Etsy.com is full of all kinds of handmade goodness. Anything you can think of is there.

Something cute from Andalucia fabric?

Something fun from Sandi Henderson?

What about Michael Miller in general?
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So do you love Michael Miller yet? I hope, after all my many posts of adoration for all things Michael Miller, that you too are a believer.

{p.s. if any members of the aforementioned Michael Miller team want to send me free fabric and or ribbon, I will welcome them with open arms.}

Yesterday was my birthday.

I turned thirty something again.

I don't really have a problem with getting older.

I have a problem with my age getting older.

I wouldn't mind being 40, if forty were spelled "twenty-five".

So to numb the pain of aging, I'm going to make public some glorious photos of my youth.

{Warning: staring too long at some of these hairstyles may cause blindness.}

My first birthday. No hair to mess up.

Kindergarten - No brush to fix messy hair.

First Grade - Shortly after my sister practiced her scissor skills on my bangs.

Third Grade. If you need an explanation of this hair, see here.

Fourth Grade - I really loved this outfit, especially the earrings.

Fifth Grade - In my defense, pictures were after lunch and both recesses. What kind of genius schedule is that?

Sixth Grade - I actually look presentable. Who knew?

Seventh Grade - All I can say is that I'm sorry you had to see that. In my defense, I was really smart, just not in the fashion sense.

Eighth Grade - Ahhhh, my first perm. Yes!

Ninth Grade - Gotta love the bangs and the shirt buttoned to the top.

10th Grade - Looking at that hair is painful to me.

11th Grade - We have a winner! I guess 16 was a good age for me.

12th Grade - Here we have the obligatory Senior Glamor Shots.
Fan-Freakin'-Tastic!

My first year of college brought out my alter ego we named Beth. She also was hair challenged.

After awhile, I just gave up and hid my hair under a blanket.

This has nothing to do with hair. But by my second year of college, I learned that hair doesn't matter - having your picture taken in strange spots on BYU campus does.

I also discovered that embracing your inner nerd is a great way to excuse bad hair.

Just so you don't think I'm hopeless, here is one where my hair is at least presentable.

I may be old, but at least my hair ages well.

To Whom it May Concern:

Please note the addition of the new "link to" category on the right side bar. An {EXTREMELY} important link has been added.

. . . Here is a little sampling of what you can expect if you click on the link:

Thank you for your time.