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Pushing Inspiration.

As I have mentioned a few times over that past few months, I am shifting the direction of the blog — slightly. I'll still be staying within the idea of inspiration, of course. But I plan on pushing it a bit and incorporating designers and other people and things I find inspiring.

There are so many folks I admire who make things and who make their living making things. And it blows my mind. Plus there are tons of creative folks with the best shops selling these wares. Most of you don't know this, but my background (of almost 20 years) is in high-end retail. Yep, I was a huge retail snob (but I'm always a sucker for a $15 H&M dress). So I'll be bringing in a bit more of my 2nd love: accessories and clothes.

This is where my male readers groan! Stay with me boys, I know you'll be inspired too! I promise.

So along with posting here and there about lovely handmade things, I'll also branch out my 'studio visits' to designers and shops. I have one visit this weekend that I'll be posting for next week that I'm really excited for!

I thought what better way to start this new era than with the scarves I spotted on Fieldguided that you see above.

I hope you have a great weekend. Until Monday, I'll leave you with this Instagram pic of Percy.

Ahhhh!

I had to post this. Every now and then I will post a ridiculous cat pic on the blog's facebook page titling it "Just Because". I posted this today and it's blown up. So I am posting here for a few chuckles to get you through the next few hours of Monday.

found via Pinterest.

Percy.

One of the things that I want to start doing is adding a little more of my personal life on the blog. Mainly because I just want to get to know you readers better, and let you get to know me — I think 4 years is a good amount of time to start getting personal. ;) And also because I think it's a good direction to go: more personal, more fun.

A good friend of mine bought a home in Pacifica and with it came a feral kitty. Probably one of the friendliest feral kitties I have ever met! She gave birth recently (and has since been spayed) to 3 adorable little furballs.

I brought one home this weekend. I am not 100% sure if it's a boy or girl yet. I'm about 50% certain he's a boy after looking. Cause you know them's the odds.

At the moment he's in my bathroom and not very happy. But he's so cute. Through support and advice from friends, twitter and online reading of feral kittens — I think he'll be good. He sure is vocal. He's real funny cause he hisses like none other but will not bite or scratch me!

The above pic is when I first brought the little beastie home. Below is a pic from before he left his mama — taken by my friend. His/her name is Percy. 

Have you had experience with wild kitties that aren't stoked to be in your home? What have you done to ease them into their new surroundings? I'd love to hear your experience.