Random, disjointed, happier post...

You could call this a tossed salad post or how many nice things can I talk about post or just a post without focus. Either way, what it isn't, is a ranting hormonal post. Thanks for all your supportive and understanding comments. Someone who really is very helpful and quite busy herself was offended and hurt, not at all what I would ever have wanted, so I deleted that last post.
On to happier topics....like freebies, extras, unexpected little surprises. How often does WalMart or JoAnn's throw one of those into your shopping bag? Never? Me neither, but this week I received two different items I ordered online and found delightful extras in both packages.

First was my fabric order from Monkey Foot Designs.

As if this amazing fabric (on sale) wasn't enough of a treat. Love the birds!! Kris also included this reversible apron pattern. Check out Kris' blog for a link to her store that gives you 15% off your order.

Thank you so much Kris!

Then I received this very cool bookmark, ordered from Penny's Etsy shop,

and this was included!

I feel so spoiled! Thank you both so much!

I made an apron yesterday with an owl appliqued linen pocket.

I didn't plan to be wearing an owl tee shirt while making the owl apron. Just a funny coincidence. I don't think you can tell, but the shirt says "I'm a hoot." I just love it! Beth, the shirt came from Journeys, but I don't see it on their website.
On the subject of happy and tees, I found a couple on sale last week (really on sale- less than $3.00 on sale!!) that I'll share when they make it out of Mt. Laundry. More birds.

Anyone else watch Dancing with the Stars? The two finalists were my favorites and I would have been happy for either to win. Congratulations to Helio, what a wonderful smile and delightful personality! I'm just bummed that the season is over. What will I do with my Monday and Tuesday nights?

One more unrelated happy thing- I guess this post does have focus, loose focus, but focus nonetheless- happy things- and happy is always better than grouchy right?  Mitch got a ticket last week- not the happy part, it was for having an expired license tag. Hmmm....I thought I renewed that. Ooops. Anyway, he was N.O.T. happy.  ($150.00 fine)  He went to the courthouse yesterday, ticket in hand and proof that he has since renewed the tag, with hopes that the DA or magistrate or whicheverpowerthatbe would perhaps cut him some slack for this careless oversight on the part of his absentminded wife. It worked. Ticket gone, just like that! Wohooo!!!

Oohhh, while on the subject of happy, have you seen this very special, smile inducing bit of sweetness?  Welcome to the world, sweet baby boy. Congratulations Angela, Ryan and big sister Keely!!

Any happy thoughts you'd like to share?

Comments

[Beth]

Your killing me with the owl cuteness! And by the way the shirt is perfect for you because you are a hoot! A happy thought that I would like to share is that I am so glad there are blogs for me to visit. I really enjoy hearing all the creative things going on in other parts of the world.

[sammyjo]

i love the apron it really cute your so lucky and so is your husband if that was my step dad he would still have had the ticket just because of his attitude lol

[Cathy]

The apron is just too cute! Awesome job. And lucky you with all the surprises. I can't wait to see what you create with that beautiful fabric.

[Sarah]

My random bit of happiness is that Jack peed on the toilet yesterday. LOL

[Stephanie]

That owl apron is just adorable.

[Amy]

I loooove the owlitude! I was going to comment on your last post with something supportive and encouraging, but you took it down before I could. Now I don't remember what I was going to say. I will just say that I know things are going to get better. Seems like I've been saying that a lot today. Could I be trying to convince myself? :)
I stole your baby widget idea, by the way. So cool! I didn't even know they had those.

[Anina]

I'm happy that you're more happy again.
Love the owl apron!

[liz elayne]

love that apron!!! and that fabric...gorgeous.

my happy thought is that even though it is raining outside i am snug inside in my flannel pjs with candles burning.

[Georgia]

I'm loving the owls Autum! And I'm glad to see that you're feeling better. By the way, I sent you an email last week and didn't hear back from you. If you got it and aren't interested, totally fine! But if you didn't get it, let me know and I'll try to send it again :)

[Sandy]

Hi Autum, I must say I LOVE your owl apron! I've never seen one quite like that! Fun visiting you ...

[patsijean]

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[Oiyi]

Glad to read that you are in better spirits. I read the post you deleted, but couldn't comment because you deleted it. I hope you felt better after airing it out.

Love all the new goodies.Etsy always puts a strain on my credit card. The owl apron is awesome!

[lla]

love the pear - love the owls! Love your hair, it's getting so long and looks positively auburn! You just rock...

And you're right. Happy beats grouchy every time...

[Ravenhill]

Your apron is adorable! Love the fabric purchase too. Can't wait to see it done up!

[Kris]

You're welcome Autum!! Bummer - I was hoping that positively adorable apron would be posted in your Etsy store! :) Kris

[Shannon]

Love your blog:) Read your previous blog and went to comment then couldnt. I thought for a minute that I was imagining that I read it and that my mind was playing tricks on me - hee hee. I didnt find anything offensive, we all have had days (which sometimes seems likes longer) like that so dont worry or apologize.

I love the apron. Did you make up the owl on the pocket on your own? It is so adorable. And so are you!

My happy item for today is I think we sold our rental house:)

[Lisa Clarke]

*love* the owl apron! I had been considering making a linen apron with bright patterned accents, but I wasn't sure how it would look. Now I know. And the owl - what a sweet little touch.

I didn't see the grouchy post, but I'm glad to hear you are feeling better today.

[kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu]

darling things, cute apron......you need to eat some donuts! :)

[Thimbleanna]

Oh Autum! That apron is adorable! Glad things are looking up. Here's some happy for you -- Christmas is coming soon -- ready or not LOL. Even though I'll never be ready, it's still a happy thought. Oh, and a new baby is coming in your world soon too -- there's just nothing like a sweet new babe!

[Mary]

Wow! Some great stuff! I really love how that apron turned out (and the shirt is fun, too). WTG on getting that ticket erased. Honey got one of those last year -- not fun.

[Diana]

Great job on the apron! It's fun to have something cute to wear in the kitchen, no?

Btw, if you have a sec, just wanted to let you know that I'm having a giveaway on my blog! Stop by and enter if you have a moment.

:) Diana

[Penny]

I sound like a broken record after all the other comments, but that apron is seriously adorable Autum! I love your choices in materials!

[Liz]

It must be fun to be so creative and talented! I LOVE that owl apron.

[Laura & Michele]

My mom and I love this apron! We also love owls, this is too cute. We are currently working on aprons ourselves, hopefully our end product looks as nice as yours!!