New Accessory

So I'm not sure if I'm just a clutz or if you will agree with me when I say this, but for some reason I tend to break my necklaces too often. They seem to catch on just about everything, and...SNAP it's broken. I absolutely love necklaces, and always attempt to wear them. So in my experiment with my new buttons, I made a necklace but added my own little safety measure for those who are just like me. I had left over stretchy string from making braclets for Sas, and just added about 6 inches to the necklace. It's been PERFECT. If it catches on something, it just stretches. I feel good about my experiment, and the buttons are to die for. They are going to make the cutest things. Can't wait to show you more. For now... my latest obsession has been ANYTHING of the Paris nature. So here it is.

Spread the word

Hey, you know sometimes when you go to your blog, and no one ever comments? maybe it's just me. Ha ha ha! It's totally ok, but the only thing that goes through my mind is....."Does anyone ever even read my blog?" Sing me a song, Tell me something cool about yourself. Share the love, and I'll feel better about my life. Ha. Ha. Ha. Even if you hate my bows. There's more coming. Don't worry. Just for today....Here's the lastest bows.

Upcoming bows and such...

I've been waiting patiently for some new soooooooo cute buttons in the mail. They are going to make some darn cute bows, so keep checking in. I just have to make a little shoot out to the new Champs....the Dallas Mavericks. WAHOO!!!

So because this is more than just my bow blog...I'll share a little something about myself. Well...as I've already mentioned, I'm a mom. All these pics below are of my beautiful little Sayla. She is such a joy. Part of what comes with having kids is the beauty of God's creation of our bodies changing. A lot plays into that change. For me personally it has a lot to do with my food choices since she came. I didn't have cravings at all during pregnancy, but the day i had her, i had to have my oreos. And not just one or two, I needed at least half the bag. This is a confession i do not like, because I always prided myself in being healthy, and eating accordingly. It was NEVER hard for me to say no to soda, sugar, treats...or anything for that matter. If I told myself i was going to do something, I DID IT. And that is gone. I exercised on a regular basis and found so much joy in it, mostly running. It's has really taken a toll on me. No I'm not fat, no I'm not skinny. And...NO i'm not healthy, and feeling healthy is what truly matters. When I'm healthy I look good to myself regardless of what the camera reflects. I'm in the middle of this battle. I keep thinking I'm there and I've figured out what my problem is...but I haven't. I need to, and maybe there's someone else out there who knows, and has been there. I only have one child, and I know it just gets harder with more children, finding time to exercise and eating right. which is why I'm on a mission to dig in deep once again. I have days when I get angry, days where I just feel straight depressed, and days where I avoid thinking about the reality of what's going on inside me. I refuse to let this go much further. My physical health is something I take serious.

Here's a bow I experimented with today. Give me some input. Tell me what you think.

Pricing

Ok. I've put pricing on the bows below. Some of the bows are the last one of that specific material, but most can be replicated. Below also is a basic price list of each type of flower. Price will vary depending on button and fabric. But not by more than a dollar or so. For all first orders of 2 or more bows, shipping will only be $2.50 added on. And all flower prices are listed just as clips. If you want a headband with flower clip, or flower glued on headband instead of clip it will add a range of $1.50-$2.50.

Basically Pricing varies with each bow/flower, but average pricing will be $5.00-$12.00 plus shipping. I know with time things will get better. For the time being, please be patient while I learn the ropes. Also the only method of payment is by check or cash temporarily.

Please give feedback, and if there is something you like about a specific bow whether material/color/button. I will try to work around requests. Thanks again!!!!!

Pondering Patience

This first picture is posted because I just needed everyone to see how cute my sas is. Look at that racer!!!

Limited Supply, Flower clip: $5.00

Last one in this fabric, Flower Clip:$7.00

Last one in this fabric, Flower Clip: $5.00


Flower Clip: $6.00

FLower Clip: $6.00

Flower Clip: $6.00

Just some more bows, and exercising patience for a camera. I've been taking these photos from my Iphone, and I'm unquestionably impressed with what it can do, but.......the convenience of the camera I've dreamed of for the past 2 yrs would be heaven. My goal is to have it by the end of the year. I don't have prices on anything here yet, so if you have any questions about a certain bow, send me an email at lisastradling@gmail.com.

If there was one thing..

Flower Clip: $6.00

Flower Clip: $7.50
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Same as first pic.



I have tried putting off posting on here for many reasons. I'm just a normal mom, who wants perfection in my life. This is something I have invisioned. And of course I see it perfect in my head. and I fear it not being perfect. It's one of those weaknesses I talked about in my first post. And it's one of the things I hope to change just a little. NOTHING has to be perfect. So this first post will have many imperfections, including spelling, punctuation, my thoughts, the pictures (except my perfect little girl), but I'm doing it, and I refuse to let my perfectionist self take over.

Here are two of my creations. One clipped onto a headband, the other clipped in my hair. Simple, but I fell in love after I finished them. I have a love for trying new things, and I'm known for never following patterns. I just sit and play. Sometimes it works and other times it doesnt. You will surely see them in the future. These in my opinion turned out pretty cute.

It is I **

Hi, it’s Lisa. I am a person of many likes, a large desire to be someone in this big world, and a person with many weaknesses, yet lots of strengths. I long to learn, to gain talents, and become better every waking moment. “I’m not just a mom,” they say. Well I say the same. I AM a mom, and the proudest one alive. It is the most important part of my life and always will be. But I’m also Lisa. We are born with talents. We grow with our bodies and are someone no one else can be. We are who we are for a reason. We all have dreams; wishes and we strive to live our lives to make a difference. We all can and do, but in very different ways. Life is a gift. And to give back is what it’s about. “What do I have to give?” It’s a question that is frequently on my mind, and one of the most exciting questions to find answers to. Go ahead…ask yourself the same thing. We all have very different answers. Isn’t that the beauty of life? It’s so beautiful that we are different. I have more than one hope in setting up this blog. One of them is selling my handmade accessories. And the others will unfold as you follow Leelalou along with me. Let the journey of this begin.