Pink Penguin Grocery Bag

A lot of exciting things have been going on. First, I have a few new products that I have added to my Etsy shop that are exciting!! Second, I am participating in a giveaway tomorrow, Monday June 30 @ Tip Junkie. The giveaway goes for ONE DAY ONLY, so visit my etsy shop, Apostrophy Designs and leave a comment on the post at Tip Junkie telling them which of my products is your favorite...the winner will receive a cute Pink Penguin Grocery Bag pictured above.

I have had a couple people e-mail me and ask when I will start regular posting again, things have been busy but I have a lot of fun pictures that I will share this week. Also, I really enjoy the feedback I'm getting from my blog, so if you guys don't mind I will continue to post Apostrophy stuff here as well.

Local Yocals

Today on Your Heart Out, my Birdie Pleated Tote was featured! I have loved this blog and was surprised when my sister-in-law told me I was featured.

Every Friday they feature local things that are made by Utahns and it's amazing to see all the talent that comes from Utah. If you are from Utah this blog is a good one to book mark, if you aren't from Utah go check them out anyway!

Big Fat, Fun Giveaway(s)!

Remember how great the people at Tip Junkie are? Well they are celebrating a birthday this month, and have decided that giving is better than receiving, and are doing a 20-something day giveaway!

I am participating in the giveaway on Monday June 30, and will be giving away a Pink Penguin Reusable Grocery Bag. So check Tip Junkie out starting this Monday, through the end of July for a lot of fun giveaways!!

Catch-Sup

I am going to be gone all next week...work & girls camp, all things fun! But I will be back shortly and doing some giveaways, posting cool pictures and adding new stuff for my etsy shop!!

P.S. Now that our kitchy is nearing completion, my mind is wandering in the direction of [this is weird] fireplace mantles...[I know weird.] Here's one of my favorites so far...whatcha think?

Happy, Happy Birthday, Birthday To You...

Today is my Mother's 60th Birthday! I get a little teary when I think about how much my mom means to me and what my life would have been like without her. Her strength, courage and capacity to love unconditionally make me only wish to be the kind of mother she is to me.

We went shopping yesterday and she told me that I get my laid-back attitude from my Father, but my creative outlet, I get from her [Not that I couldn't imagine my dad sewing or anything]. Every memory I have of her growing up is behind a sewing machine, she made us everything from costumes to bridesmaid dresses, I even still have one of the Easter dresses she made me.

Even though she hasn't be able to sew the past few years, she crochets beautiful blankets and has made each daughter & daughter-in-law a baby blessing dress. She still has and uses her creative outlet.

Last night she got teary, I thought it was because we had all had the stomach flu this week, but she said "Tori, I don't to be 60..."

"I said don't worry mom, it will be our secret!"

Ooops! I love you Mom, Happy Birthday!


P.S. I would also like to give a shout out to my dad, Steve-o and the other men in my life who are great Men and good examples of great Fathers'. Also, to my Husband/Future Father Donnie [not announcing anything] he's so great with our neices and nephews and even patient with me that I know he'll make a good Dad one day!

I'm a Tip Junkie

...and have been for awhile now! If you are unfamiliar with Tip Junkie, it is a site that is dedicated to finding all the great tips that bloggers are posting about. This week they are doing a Blogtique and I got the opportunity to be one of the features today! I have been reading this blog for awhile now and am very thankful to Tip Junkie for allowing me to be apart of the Blogtique this week!

Go and check out all of the other great tips and people participating in the Blogtique [it goes all week long]. And there are a lot of great items!

Brinlee Joy

My cute niece Brinlee Joy has chosen to be baptized and become of member of the LDS Church tomorrow. I am soo proud of her!

She got her middle name from her Grandmothers, both of which are named Joyce, and is a true JOY in every sense of the word! She let me take some pictures of her for the event and even though she tends to be shy, she's so much fun and such a good example and helper in her family!

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