moody&sanguine

That's Right, We're Working Out

Sunday, March 15, 2009

That's not us but I couldn't resist!

I've said it before and I'll say it again; things are really busy. One of the things that fell through the cracks was working out. UGH! Who has the time, right? Also, I (Denise) am a late in the day worker-outer whereas Melina is an early in the day one, and if we are trying to get work done together that is not good.

Starting today we decided to get up early and workout before going to work. Can you imagine!?! This is insane! I had warned Melina that I would probably not like her very much when she woke me up and that was the case. In fact, half way through the step DVD I thought that this was one of the silliest ideas I ever had, and honestly, what a crazy time for Melina to decide to listen to me! Good news is that I survived. I think I'm taking tomorrow off though. Don't want to shock my system.

In looking for a fun workout pic I Googled '20 Minute Workout' images. Remember that show? Well, judging by the images I was too young to really 'get it' because apparently it was pornographic! The photo above is the only decent one I could find!

~ Denise

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Day of Errands

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Ok, today was the day that I both love and dread. Errand day.

Denise hates this day and would love to pretend that it was unnecessary , but would be the first to be unhappy with no food and clean clothes. I love it because I love to buy and eat food. I hate it because I want to sew and work on new bag ideas. Never mind that this month was to be a creative month, with me and a friend doing a clothes pattern, which I still haven't got. Blah.

So, out we went, to do errands on foot. Had a good day despite the much walking with heavy flour and whatnot. The most brilliant part was finding clip on lights!!! Took some super-fine photos, I must say myself. Yay!

I'll put a example of some bitchin' photos (for me) here, and above it a photo of the street we walk on to get the good food.

Earrings

~ Melina

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Busy Beyond Belief

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

How can I describe how busy we've been? Melina has been cutting and cutting and cutting some more, trying to get some more bags done. Remember that big order we mentioned? Well, it looks like it's going to go through which means she needs to make 6 each of these:

black and white bag brown bag

And I have to make a dozen of these:

corset bracelet

and another 12 pieces of jewelry that have not been decided upon. It is not 100% confirmed but I would say it's at least 99. We have until December to get it done so as long as carpal tunnel doesn't set in...

Other than that we have very little to report. Got to work to pay the bills, come home and work to build the shop. I can't believe how happy I am to be this busy. Truly, this is what I want to do.

The most surprising thing about Etsy for us is the degree to which it is a community. The support between stores is amazing, the help that is offered and the promotion that happens amongst the different craftspeople. It's an international site that has this amazing small town feel. Loving it!

~ Denise

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New Listings

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Two new listings today, one of which I think is especially fantastic.

Melina finished a new bag

Totally reversible and so cute. She's happy with it, so much so she is now walking around and talking like a supervillain.

And my earrings

As the shop fills up and more potential orders develop I am sooooooo positive about the future!

~ Denise

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Food and Shoes

Friday, March 6, 2009

Yes, that's right, I'm talking about some of my favorite things today.

I'll start with food. It would be a grim world without it... and we'd be dead, so that would suck too. I love to eat, and luckily love to cook as well. I'm always in a good mood when it's grocery-shopping-day. And today is, you guessed it, time to go to the g store. That's what we call it in our house. We are there almost everyday, but do one 'big' shop a week. Making my list fills me with glee. I do have a small dry board on the fridge, so I can jot down things as I run out or get low on something. This has improved my running of the kitchen greatly.

I love when I have the time and money to try a new recipe. We love the fat free vegan site. And I've been looking for a new vegan cookbook.

A total slave to my cravings, I'll be minding my own business and boom, I NEED pizza for supper and nothing else will do.

As for shoes, I always am looking and everyone's (mostly ladies) shoes and bags. I love them so much, sometimes it feels much like a full body craving when there are a pair of shoes or bag I want. Very much like candy.

What is it with our love of shoes? I sure know I'm not alone here. Even some girl you hardly know, chances are you can get into an involved conversation about shoes off the cuff. I know I can.

So thrilled, as we when shopping yesterday and each bought two pairs of shoes. Bliss. Of course I go two pairs of sneakers (one pair is SILVER, how cool is that?), and Denise got pretty lady shoes.

It is always a challenge for us to find nice shoes, as we don't wear leather. So, they tend to be cheap, which works for me, burt also we want the cute. Thus, challenge. Hence, joy at having bought two pairs! Yay!

Now go hug your shoes.

~Melina

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Plaincraft

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Have you guys been to plaincraft.com? Such a great free way to try and get more traffic to your shop. And it appeals to my competitive side because of the vote system. To be clear, Denise = competitive, Melina = not so much. Still, even she think it's fun. Check it out! And if you want to search for Moody and Sanguine stuff and vote that's cool too. : )

PLAINCRAFT

~ Denise

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We Like CATS!

Monday, March 2, 2009

We were talking about what to write in our blog today and as there is nothing but work and jewellery making and sewing going on we were stumped. Melina said, "Talk about cabbage! They won't see it coming!" That seemed like a good idea for a sec, but my thoughts on the subject are pretty limited. But you know what I can easily write lots about? CATS!!

These are our cats, Solstice and Vanian.