November cometh...
We're about mid way through November and a decision I made 8 years ago comes back to haunt me. *laughs* My husband's birthday is the 9th of November - and that is usually the beginning of the binge. Scary how much weight I usually gain in this month! My eldest daughter had her birthday yesterday (turned 12!!) and my youngest turns (you guessed it!) 8 on Thursday. I feel horrible about this, but we've decided to push back her birthday party until after Thanksgiving. My eldest had her party this last weekend and I'm pretty drained. Not sure if I could make it through another weekend birthday party - twice in a row!!
On the business side of things, I have a friend that is making body forms for me so that people will have the option of leaving a kimono out on display on a dresser or mantle. I think they look pretty awesome - I just need to find the time to finish outfits for them! *laughs* So those will be available in my etsy shop sometime later this week - first with Christmas themed kimono... and then seasonal for the next holidays. :)
I already have three holiday kimono ornaments available in the shop and will doubling that number this week. I'm also in the midst of making a kimono tree topper for my own tree. (Pretty darned excited about THAT!!)
My family will be here for four days of the Thanksgiving holiday and I am rushing to finish up my commission queue and making Christmas gifts to exchange. I want to make a wa-loli kimono for an American Girl doll - but the body shape is so drasticly different that I am having some issues. I might have to make it as a normal blouse instead of my usual design... but I guess we'll see if I can get it to work.
I seem to be posting updates more frequently on my facebook page than my livejournal. You all are welcome to join it and see my diva Clover talk through my activities. I hope you enjoy it! :) http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Keelys-Cute-Kimono/100241166706375