Hungry Little Bird Update

Life is such a roller coaster. We all experience very sudden life changing moments throughout our lives, some good and some bad. Unfortunately, these past few months have been extremely hard for me and my family... hence, no blog updates for quite some time. I think a lot can be said for positive thoughts and a positive attitude, even if the situation at hand is a very difficult one. Even though blogging can be such a great emotional outlet, family is my number one focus, so Hungry Little Bird postings will be a little sporadic for a while.

Beautiful Snowflakes

Yes, it's the dead of winter and we all might be a little tired of the snow. To help ease your winter blues and get a fresh perspective on snowflakes check out Kenneth Libbrecht's, The Art of the Snowflake: A Photographic Album. Libbrecht is a professor of physics and captures the beauty of hundreds of snow crystals with microphotography. These photos are truly amazing and this book would make the perfect addition to your coffee table.

Finished.

Here's my latest sewing adventure... umm, I mean project. I've been wanting to sew Amy Butler's Sophia Carry-All purse, but I was a little intimidated by it, so I sewed the purse above as a practice exercise before trying to sew Amy's pattern. This purse was one of the more challenging purses I've worked on since I had to sew a zipper (my sewing machine was not cooperating) and slipstitch the lining by hand. Overall I think it came out okay, although it took a while to work on since I sort of fumbled my way through it.

Awww...

Tonight, after feeling tired from so many super long commutes to work because of crappy Chicagoland weather, I came across this photo on Apartment Therapy and it made me smile. This cute little dog hat was made by BeanTown Handmade. And, if you visit their Etsy shop, you'll get to see more super cute pics of this dog sporting various sweaters and accessories.

Plantable Paper by Botanical Paperworks

I just love this idea. You can get anything from stationery and journals, to calendars, cards, and much more on plantable paper. Botanical Paperworks sells an assortment of eco-friendly, plantable paper products that have the seeds incorporated right into the paper. Just plant the paper and later enjoy a blossoming garden!
Here's just a few of their products:
Plantable Eco Calendar
Think & Write & Grow Plantable Journal
Yummy Cards Stationery

{All products and images from Botanical Paperworks}

Good Karmal

These lovely caramels are from Good Karmal. Visit their website and you will be enlightened by their uniqueness.

Wishing you much happiness and good fortune in the New Year!

{image from good karmal website}

Charley Harper and Old Navy

I was at Old Navy over the weekend and even though we don't have kids these products caught my eye. Old Navy has an assortment of Charley Harper baby items! What a perfect way to teach little ones developmental skills and teach them about one of America's beloved artists.
Charley Harper Memory Games $14.50
Charley Harper Board Books $9.50
Charley Harper Flash Cards & Floor Puzzles $14.50
Charley Harper Illustrated Tees for Baby $6.00

{images from oldnavy.com}