She arrived

My baby girl showed up on July 18th. Makes her birthday easy to remember because her brothers is also on the 18th of another month. 

I've been busy. It was easy when I had my son. He was the only baby. Now I have to balance in 4 1/2 yr old energy and needs this time. It is rough. Admittedly I am tired. But it will all get easier I am sure. 

I hope to work on some of Heli's reins tomorrow. Family will have my son for a bit. That is such a big help. 

There is also the awesome thought that I will have an easier time exercising soon and then I can ride. :)

July :)

An exciting month for many reasons. Getting some tack done that was needing completion. Baby girl will be here  anytime now. And I got the most adorable PIF in the mail from an Aussie friend Janice. 

One of my most favorite things ever is surprise mail. Whether it be a note/letter or anything I just love mail. This little etchie named Wrangler Jane made my heart melt. 

Typically I only collect traditionals. Now I'm hooked on tiny sm customs now. She will need a little show halter at some point :). A big thank you Janice, I adore her. She's pictured In front of my awesome Bennett Cooper resin painted by Jenn Danza. 

Getting some tack finished or worked on has me feeling awesome. Right now I am working on Heli's reins. Hope to ship it out prior to baby girl. 

Finished Sue's headstall. Hope you love it. It will leave here soon. 

A sales piece that went super fast. I love blue. 

Then I need to start Danielle's set among a few other projects. 

My real Angel has been getting lots of love and rides. 

I cannot wait to ride soon. It has been so looong. 

And in case you are curious what I look like currently with my big ol' baby girl belly...

I love baby bellies. Although currently I'm not moving around so fast :) 

So July has been awesome. Another post will be soon. Baby girl may be introduced. 

Spring is here yay!

Spring weather makes me happy. I love sun and being able to walk the dog without freezing. It's nice I feel better this trimester also. So things are going good. 

I got to finish up a couple of pieces and send them out. Only a few things left to do now. 

My most exciting news is that my horse Angel is being leased by a great gal who loves to send me updates and pictures. Plus she is only 40 minutes from my house so I can drop in whenever I like. 

I took that one. My son loves riding on her now. This was just a quick sit. 

Angel and her new friend. She gets lots and lots of daily attention and rides. I am so happy she ran across Angels ad online. I have met so many nice people offline. Including my husband. 

Most recent piece from the studio up for offers currently...

I sent it off to a friend to get good pictures on her stable horses. My stable numbers are so small right now. Plus she is a photographer. :). It is on MH$P and I'll update the pictures when she's done. 

My stable is small because I have expensive tastes. Resin and custom paint jobs. My most recent Beauty arrived though. A cm roxy by Mindy Berg. I loooooooooovvve this horse. Now to think up performance ideas.  

I hope to invest in a nice curio at some point. 

Other than all this excitement my belly is growing and I'm spring cleaning due to slight flood in the house. Not too bad, but it has allowed me to throw bunches of stuff out. I look forward to getting back to my orders. 

It's getting better

As I get less nauseous I find myself able to sit at my tack desk longer. The most recent result was this...

while I waited for lace to arrive. I adore this bridle. So elegant. 

I also wanted to brag about my tack box I got from Pawprints Saddlery aka Sara Kucharski.  Her fiancé Jake makes them.  I just looove it. Now I just need to fill it up.  

One day I'll make a piece to keep for myself. I found just the one!   

While stalking Jenn and Sue I ran across this picture Jenn took of one of Sues hackamores, my jaw dropped. 

It is a omg I got to make one of those reactions. I will too, at some point. Not sure what colors I'd want.  

Then I practiced my first double interweave on a four bight. 

Trying to figure out what colors work best together for sues headstall. I am still behind, but slowly catching up. The work list is still the same. 

Jades set- working on breast collar 

Sues headstall

Mindys set 

Getting there!!  

Then I was thinking about Breyerfest.  I don't think I'll make it this year. I'm due the 28th of July. I'd hate to go in labor at the horse park.. :/ 

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and has a Happy New Year!

We learned we will be expecting another kiddo in July, and this pregnancy has been so hard. Feel sick daily. But it seems things are getting a little better so I'm trying to work on my few on my list. 

Congrats Jade Baker for the set your Mom is having me make for you. 

Then this bridle came out of nowhere so I could practice more of the larger knots. I want to use them on Jades breast collar.  

I really love this one. I will have to get better photos soon. Especially since the ear piece is done. :) 

I am attempting to leave my headstalls just slightly bulkier than what I usually do. In other words not skiving the lace so thin. There is nothing wrong what I've done so far, but I have found it easier to work with my bigger knots on slightly thicker leather.  

As long as the tiredness and nausea are minimal Ill continue to get to the tack bench. I sure do miss it!

Gone Already...

I just finished this and cannot believe it sold so fast. Thank you Jackie. Hope it fits your resin well. 

Now I seriously need to get onto the mecate. 

Save the Cinch

I will start by just noting that you can save a dirty cinch. Simple, yet I almost threw a cinch out because I got something on it off my desk. 

I am referring to string cinches. And then it dawned on me, wash it!!  Duh Danielle . So just put a little oxyclean in a bowl with some water so it dissolves. Take an old tooth brush (cleaned out of course or buy one just for this) and gently use the mixture to scrub your stains out. Rinse your tooth brush, then use clean water on your cinch spots. Repeat until all clean. Then I pulled out the hair dryer and dried the little booger. And wa-la I saved my cinch. 

In other news...

I've been waiting for supplies to get here so I started some random project that I truly need to finish today prior to mail arrival. I love it.  Starting as contest reins, it has turned into having a matching bridle. Hopefully I can stop there. Light blue, hot pink and black look awesome together. 

It needs part of the rein finished, futurity browband, throat latch,chin strap. It is a sales piece and feel free to claim it prior to me listing it.  

I am thrilled to have finished or shipped out several of my pieces lately. Thank you everybody. I am so glad you love your pieces and I cannot wait to hear they help you in the show ring.  For those who have pieces I am still working on thank you for your patience, that means the world. 

Angel says hay and thank you too!