Daria’s Life

His two front teeth!!

I don’t know what it is about little boys and bodily sounds but they think everything is hysterical! Today Joshy was priding himself on making some very loud burping and tooting sounds. I said “Joshua, please don’t do that. You’re teaching Noah how to do yucky things. I need you to be a good example.”

So Joshua turns to Noah and says “Noah, don’t do what I do!”

My time has felt ultra Jam Packed lately with the addition of the revenue property to whip into shape, kids finishing their school year, wanting to beautify our yard for summer fun, and much much more. I also have alot of soul searching going on, it’s not stuff that I’m able to blurt out on my blog at this time but I have alot of internal things brewing right now. I guess that means that I’m sorry I’m not blogging and sharing more, I just am holding some things close to my heart for now and will SPILL later.

I am very happy in my life though, I feel richly and deeply blessed.

At lunch today we’ve been making paper crowns together for each of the kids. They LOVE doing this activity and making their crowns look adorable. During the process Joshua looks at me thoughtfully and says “Mom, you’re the best woman I’ve ever met!”

It felt like a huge parent payday to me. Thanks for filling the “Mommy Bank” Joshua, you have no idea how much I cherish the sweet things you say to me and the encouragement you give to me. You’ll be an exceptional Daddy and husband someday to be sure!

I made a big paper cutout of a heart to put on Joshua’s crown and wrote “King of Love” on it! He’s in heaven about it.

I know I can’t make claims like that without solid evidence so here goes…

Exhibit A: Joshy and Brigs demonstrating how to look insane in a “brother’s picture”

Exhibit B: Noah catches on quickly!

Well not our house that we live in. We purchased a revenue property this month (we took the real estate plunge) and got a house at a fantastic price! Now we have the task of doing reno’s to make it fresh and ready for university student renters. Our rental market in the city is virtually non-existent right now so we’re confident that we can find good renters as there’s no where for students to go.

I’m learning alot about myself in the process of overseeing work on the house. I really don’t enjoy being the go between, sending messages back and forth between Nathan aka: “the money” and all of the contractors. What I do like…spending the money!! LOL! Bad I know, but not entirely a surprise.

I’ll share some pics of the house soon!

Have you been wondering where I’ve been? It’s been a long little break but in that time I managed to attend the Portland Quilt Market and cover it as media for my podcast at Boutique Cafe.

I was drooling over all of the gorgeous apron designs and patterns at Market this year! You would have loved it too. Today I wanted to share an interview I had with designer Jan Lutz from The Apron Lady Designs.
**If you leave a comment in our shownotes at Boutique Cafe.com you’ll be entered to win some cool giveaways from Jan.

Enjoy!!

CLICK here to view the interview>>

I’m a geek, I admit it. I loves me a little technology, and that’s why you should check out my buddy Chassy Cat’s show…Technogeekery. She fills her episodes with a combo of geeky information and her own “special” brand of humor.

Oh and another reason to watch her new show #30 is because I’m in it! I’m THAT cool! L

watch Daria break loose and goof around>>

Only pure love for The Chassy would make me share this with anyone!

A big big thrill from my trip to Market in Portland was the time I spent with fabric designer extraordinaire Anna Maria Horner.

The first thing you notice about her is how lovely she is in person, dark gorgeous hair cut shorter in the back and tapered forward to show off her stunning features, beautiful eyes and a tremendous smile. Then when you speak to her you feel so at ease, Anna Maria is just so real and full of life. It’s impossible to be nervous around her! (though my nerves attempted it at first)

Her booth at market won first prize and it was easy to see why, a total visual feast of the most delicious fabrics, textures and patterns. Everything holding true to her unique sense of style and movement. When we sat down in the beautiful wing-back chairs en-robed in “Drawing Room” fabric, it was the perfect place to hold our little interview for Boutique Cafe.

What I didn’t expect from Anna Maria Horner was how entirely funny she is! She had me cracking up so hard at the start of our interview that we literally had to pause and start again (something about the size our our large microphone made us all laugh uncontrollably).

I hope you’ll take a peek at my Boutique Cafe interview with Anna Maria and leave a comment for her. She really was a wonderful guest and just a total thrill to be around!

(Photo Credit: Intimate Photography by Amelia for use by Boutique Cafe)

MORE Quilt Market NEWS and INTERVIEWS Coming on Boutique Cafe.com - Check in often!!

For the past few days I’ve been immersed in the creative kingdom of International Quilt Market (in Portland). Boutique Cafe was given special access within the show to videotape and interview a plethora of our fabric and designer heroine’s and (heros). Taking along my amazing team of Megan from Brassy Apple and Amelia from Intimate Photography we worked the showroom floor interviewing, capturing and photographing, drool worthy textiles and admirable creative geniuses. We also had the opportunity to meet up with several members of the boutique designer community, it’s been the most spectacular meet and greet!

We’re on our way home tomorrow, and can’t wait to share it all with you! Now the fun begins as we edit video tape and photos to share on Boutique Cafe. Watch for our coverage of 2008 Portland Quilt Market…coming soon!!

Pictured in this photo (L to R): Amelia, Amy Butler, Daria, Megan