It's finally warming up today! For some this may be inconceivable, but I was cold until about 12:45 today-brrrr! I have moved into my newest location this year--Sprucewood Lane, and it tends to not get warm in the sun until afternoon. I'm house-sitting here until January 4th. This neighborhood is one I'm acquainted with-the entire area is one of the safest and friendliest places I've lived at. My Aunt lives a few blocks up and over, which is how I first got to know this neck of this woods. The streets have block parties, neighbors talk to each other and borrow things and watch each other's children and have community garage sales together and trade furniture. The kids play in the street in the afternoons. Moms jog and Dads walk the dog and kids ride their bikes. This neighborhood is truly one of those places you enjoy living-because living is actually done here.
So, true to form, I shot a couple of shots of the new place. Just the exterior for now! Take a peek. The front door has pear wreaths-just in case you were wondering what those vivid green things were! The palm tree is in the front yard and seems to have a swarm of bees living in it...odd... Anyone ever hear of palm honey? Me neither, which makes me think its pretty rare and would fetch a pretty penny if I could access any! The back yard is sweet and feels tucked away with bushes lining the entire perimeter along with a white wood fence. The palm trees make canopies I can see and enjoy from my bedroom upstairs. I'm so looking forward to spending my days here this month.
Missy, the lady of the house, has taken her three daughters on the road while she hits the trade shows. I believe she is the co-owner/creator of a children's clothing company called "Sweet Funky Vintage." Since her husband is a marine deployed in Iraq she has her hands full with the house and business and girls! Whew! She and my Aunt are now friends and have much in common with husbands overseas and creative streaks--my aunt will sew the pieces after they've been designed and orders come in. This weekend she is making the company banner so Missy can hang it at the trade shows she'll attend.
This is an especially interesting place for me to rest my head as I too share in the creativity and would love to sometime figure out a way to make that a business. So its easy to see why its a little like Christmas for me here to see everything... I've taken a peek in her studio and love it! Also fun are the deliveries that happen several times a week. The fabrics are darling and its fun to see how she designs with them. If you're curious, I've posted a link to the company blog down below under "Design Sites."
*happy sigh*
I've spent the morning going through her mail (and let me tell you there are some fun catalogues that come in for the business!). Now comes my reality check: Historical Theology!
