...that's exactly how long it's been since I last blogged.
Sad, although I don't know how much I've missed it - or been missed. Obviously, it hasn't been a priority, and frankly, I don't know that there would've been much exciting to post! Oh, there's been some fun times and my nephews are absolutely exciting, but other than that, it's life as normal - work, church, friends, singleness. All four have been good in the last year, but there's also been struggles with all four. Overall my thirtieth year of life on earth was not my favorite year, in fact, probably one I'd like to forget. While it was certainly a year of growth, we all know growing typically comes out of trials, and there were plenty of those!
But enough of that. One thing I did in my thirtieth year was embrace the art of homemaking. I've always enjoyed cooking, sewing, and doing all the things of the home, but in my singleness I put it aside, dreaming of the day I'd do it for my family. When I turned 30, I realized it was time to stop putting it aside, and instead, put it into practice. So, for my 30th birthday I bought myself a gift - the longed for KitchenAid Stand Mixer - and not just any one, but the professional model in beautiful granite grey! Then, in the fall, I scored an amazing deal on a never used Singer sewing machine. Since then I've worked on small projects such as burp cloths and cookies to big projects like farm playhouses and made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls. And I have loved every minute. I think God knew I needed to dive into those hobbies as they have provided rest, relaxation, creativity, and a safe retreat in an otherwise melancholy year for me.
With that, as my skills sharpen, I'd like to share my projects. I read several sewing blogs and am so inspired by them! The sewing world is so different from the days of going to Joann's and flipping through pattern books. And while I'm not quite skilled enough to create my own clothing, I'm having fun learning and experimenting by reading the blogs and tutorials.
Therefore, I don't know what this blog will be exactly, or how much I'll blog! It very well may be a smattering of things - sewing projects, cooking/baking experiments, or just the ordinary daily life events. I simply desire to document more of my life, not necessarily for the readers of the world wide web (although they are welcome to read!), but for me as I begin to fully embrace the art of homemaking. Yay!
Thanks for reading! And now, for a fun 4th of July baking idea!
