Cold & Windy....

It's like 55 degrees here in Vegas and it's COLD & WINDY! We usually don't face these types of temps until this time next month in October. I'm leaving on Thursday, October 3rd for Chicago and I just realized that out of all the crocheted scarves and hats I've made I've never made myself anything lol. So I'm thinking that maybe I'll whip up myself a cute slouchy beanie before I go. Brrr.... #ineedsomecoffee


~Sonji~

Location:Las Vegas

Chicago Bound in One Week....Can't wait!

Ugghhh...I'm SOOOO over packing up boxes, donating items, and throwing things out. This move is FINALLY coming to an end. We officially move into the new house on Sunday!!! Thank God! We won't even have time to unpack because we will be leaving flying out to Chicago on Thursday which I'm SO excited about! It will be SO good to get out of Vegas for a week. I'm going for my cousins wedding and while I'm there I will be spending a day with my best friend Kevin who is a police officer in Wisconsin. Along with spending time with family of course and good food.

I am planning on taking my crocheting along with me on the plane. I think its safe to say that I have been going through "yarn withdrawals" I have all my yarn packed up in big bins and every time I pass by my "yarn room" and see all my yarn packed up I think to myself how I can't wait to get settled so I can get back to  crocheting. Moving during the busiest season of crocheters and knitters is the worst! Usually during this time I'm crocheting up a storm getting ready for Halloween, Fall items, Winter wear, and especially Christmas items. I'll just have to play catch up after I get back from my trip all while trying to unpack. I DO miss crocheting though.

I better get back to my last minute packing. We go over today at 4:30 to sign all the paperwork and get the keys. All utility companies have been contacted as well. There's definitely a huge shift going on in my life and I'm just excited about the changes and eager to see the outcome! #staying positive  #change  #readyfortheholidays

~Sonji~

We need to Love one another.....stop all the hatred!!

I choose not to get involved in the Facebook /Twitter Debates and Drama....when it comes to Religion, Politics, Gay Marriage/Rights, Racism, Gun Violence, The war on terror, Healthcare etc......I do have my own opinions but they are just that.... MY opinions. We as Americans have men and women constantly fighting for our freedom. Freedom to speak, and have our own opinions. With that said.....we need to le...arn to respect one another. We all have our daily struggles cause Lord knows I do. We need to stop judging, pointing fingers, and instead of putting each other down, disrespecting each other we need to learn to lift each other up. I bet if people lifted each other up as much as they put each other down and talked about one another because of how they feel and live their lives we would like in a much better world. At the end of the day we all must live amongst each other. Lets set better examples for the generations to follow. I love each and every one of you, all my gays, Muslims, Mormons, Jews, Christians, Catholics, Police Officers, Military, Hispanics, Blacks, Whites, and the confused. Everyone serves a purpose on this earth and we all need to come together and learn to RESPECT and LOVE one another DESPITE our differences. #loveoneanother #beanexample #respect #endhatred #endgunviolence #prayforabettertomorrow

Happy Monday, Fall is here!!!

Can you believe it???  Fall is FINALLY here! I like the Summer but LOVE the fall!!! Time for Halloween, Fall Festivals, Pumpkins, Pies, Thanksgiving, Time with Family & Friends, and most of all cooler temps. I'm still packing as I type this and officially move on Saturday, September 28th....but no worries. I plan to start on Christmas items as SOON as I get all moved in. In fact, I'm taking some yarn with me on the airplane when I travel to Chicago for a week for my cousins wedding. I'm SO over Summer and SO ready for fall, and good eating. Happy Monday! =)

Helped out a struggling Family

So as most of you know I'm moving next Saturday into a new home. We've been packing like crazy, throwing things away, donating things to the Goodwill etc... So after a VERY long day of more packing I was laying in bed with my window open enjoying the cooler temps. I heard a truck outside rummaging through the garbage outside. I go downstairs open the garage and see a family going through the garbage to get anything they could find for them and their two babies. I let them know there was a TON of more things in the garage we are donating. I opened the garage and they almost took EVERYTHING!! There was another box of old dishes, pots and pans in a box in the kitchen that hadn't been brought out yet and when I took that out the wife just cried. Telling me thank you so much. They have no dishes and no toys for their two small children. I told them that the garbage comes again on Thursday and we are still throwing things out so they could come back on Wednesday night. It felt really good to help a struggling family. God has definitely blessed me so in turn when I can I love helping others who are in need. Goodnight loves.


~Sonji~

Location:At Home

My Yarn Stash.... & Boxes

Okay so I knew I had a lot of yarn but I didn't realize I had THIS much yarn!!! 3 tubs, 4 bags, and one bucket later....I now realize I think I have a spending problem on yarn!!!! I plan to have a more organized plan once I move into the new place on keeping tabs with the amount, type, and colors of yarn I have. Some are duplicate, but I also have various types of yarn.

 Still packing up boxes and moving. Somewhat done with the BIGGER parts of upstairs like the vacant bedrooms and the library. We have a TON of books some of which probably need to be given away and donated but we don't have time to do that at this point. Decided to take a little time off from packing now back to work......my back is starting to hurt. :(

 My dog Pugsley is looking up at me crazy because he's ready to eat. LOL

Ugggh I HATE packing

You literally don't realize how much overall JUNK you have until its time to move. Packing up a 3800sq ft. house is NOT easy let me tell you. So there's 3 piles: Garbage, Donation, Keep and trust me there is more going to garbage and donation than anything. I'm SO over clutter and don't like to keep things around I'm not using or won't ever use. Its completely pointless. However I did pack up my yarn room. Didn't realize how much freaking yarn I had until I saw the 3 huge Tupperware bins FULL of yarn. That's not including items already made and items I'm in the process of making. Soooooo much stuff to pack up and do. Then you have to unpack it all. I don't see HOW people move every year or every 2 years. I couldn't do it. Anyway, I thought I'd take a little break from the packing so now...back to reality. Have a great day!  :)

My New Blog!

Hi Guys!! Welcome to my new blog! I FINALLY got a blog up and running after many many requests from customers. I will be doing weekly updates about what is going on in my shop, and also just in every day life! This blog won't be just about crochet things but overall things in general. So its my business/personal blog I guess you could say. I will be letting you know about any up coming sales, new items, giveaways, contests and also would like YOUR feedback as to any items you would love to see in my shop. Be sure to click on "My Etsy Shop" to view what is in there as I'm constantly adding new items. I am in the process of moving so currently my Etsy Shop is closed however I am frequently checking on the computer for emails and facebook inquires on  a regular basis. :)