Getting Ready to say Bye Bye

We leave for India in a week. I will probably be slow in posting. Today I'm showing a little bit the end-of-the-year gift for my son's First Grade teacher that I am assembling, the idea shared Lynne and Melissa in this amazing post. When it comes to children's art you can never go wrong...

What goes on in the office on a holiday

Sneak Peek

The last few days we've been setting up a 'woodlands' wall at our fantastic local retailer, Seedlings in Tampa Bay. If you live in the area, be sure to check out their upcoming Baby Shower on Saturday May 30th, 2009, 10am - 5pm - looks like it's going to be a fabulous event. Details on their website.

Savoury Semolina Cake

Description by Anjum Anand:
This savoury cake is spongy, crispy on the edges and replete with the textures of the vegetables. It is light and satisfying, easy to make and takes care of itself in the oven.

Recipe Here.

Pockets

We received a wonderful package with a lovely handmade shirt in the mail yesterday. My daughter absolutely LOVES the pockets! Made by the talented wendybirdie on etsy.

Perfect Day

You know how some days go like clockwork? Well, yesterday we went kayaking in the morning, had a picnic lunch in the mangroves, came back exhausted, and while the kids played quietly downstairs I opened my factory and churned out 6 boo boo packs! I usually get bored making the same thing over and over again but somehow this was very satisfying. I think it's because I managed to finish what I started, and that's rare with 2 kiddies on the weekend.

Lemonade on the Steps...

...is always more fun with a friend.

Photoshoot

Often people write us to ask for custom images for their magazine or blog. This time we had to choose two of our favorite greeting cards to shoot. I really enjoy doing this because it reconnects me with the things I have made, and I look at them lovingly and proudly again.

Phillip Lim for Kids

The loveliest clothes, and cutest model!

My Post on Bloesem Kids

I'm sure all of you know Irene's awesome blog Bloesem Kids. I am so chuffed to be the Mother's Day post on there. Go on over and check it out.

Oink

Last night as I was cuddling with my daughter at bedtime, this was the conversation:

Anya: Why are you smelling me, Mama?
Me: Because you smell so yummy and delicious, I just want to eat you up.
Anya: Sniff sniff sniff (smelling my cheek)...
Me: What do I smell like?
Anya: (pause) Dirt. And sand, and fish and sugar.

Happy Mother's Day!

Boo Boo Pack

Testers chosen!

Thank you everyone, for your kind comments! The winners are Shelli, Mamaslittles, and Nix. I've already contacted the others, but Shelli, if you email your home address to surya@weegallery.com, I will send you a kit. Thank you!

Garden Soft Book

Hooray! A new soft book is ready. I'm really pleased with the way it turned out, especially because of the amazing vintage silk fabric that I found, which is perfect for the garden collection. I am thinking of offering two versions on etsy, one made, and one as a kit to make your own. I had mentioned this before, and got a pretty good response, so if you would like to make your own soft book using a kit I prepared, leave a comment, and I will ask my little one to pick 3 names out. Have a great week!

Circus Coloring Cards

The coloring cards have been very popular at my house with my kids and their little friends. Therefore the next lot was created. Leave a comment and I will send you a pdf of the Circus set to try out this weekend!

UPDATE: Thank you for your response, I am now listing them on etsy if you are interested.