Random Ramblins on the First Day of Summer!

Living in Arizona is like living in a crockpot 5 months out of the year ; ) I'm talkin' HOT BABY!!! It already feels like September in my opinion (due to the warm Spring and record breaking days already) but Summer's first official day is today..how can that be?
It's a sign to stay inside out of the elements and create my days away....so if anyone wants to know where I am for the next few months it's indoors. I rented Alice in Wonderland and was re-inspired to create a pin topper set to put in my shop. The little cake is my favorite pin : )
My parents are visiting right now from Santa Barbara : ) Mmmmm...Santa Barbara is one of my favorite places I've ever lived! It's so beautiful and upbeat. Someday we hope to relocate back to our California roots but until then I suppose the sandy desert will have to do.
June started out a little different for me and for my shop - it was the first time since it opened in February that I closed the doors for a whole week and went on a mini vacation to where we were married 4 years ago ~ VEGAS! Fun and not too HOT believe it or not. We walked every where....miles and miles...it was wonderful to spend time with my hubby and just chill out!.....Oh ya and no computer : )
But I'm glad to be home and happy to stay busy with a few custom orders and the normal day to day stuff. I have noticed my energy is down in mid afternoon due to the heat...weird since the a/c is on 24/7!
I'm starting to work on CSSTeam's Christmas in July to help raise money for ad space in a magazine! I came up with a new pin topper design today called "Figgy Pudding"...looks cute and I will post pics soon.
Until then : )

Introducing the New Fresh Look for Pinks & Needles!

Hi everyone! Long time no blog for me as I am busier than I have ever been : )
Years ago when I had my own baking company I thought it couldn't get any busier than right now! I was wrong...since February our lives have changed. Hubby makes dinner on a regular basis, walks the dog and keeps the Minor household running smooth while I create, sculpt and build my business...I don't know how you people do it out there! We don't have children yet and the thought of adding midnight feedings to the mix is a bit daunting also I should mention that my husband has his own business too along with playing "1950's housewife" ha!
I under estimated how much Spring Time packaging I would need for my pins and pin cushions so Summer packaging is debuting about a month early. I have changed the look of my logo by adding a little birdie as my insignia and a new fresh font to tie it all together!
There's a fun blogland project in the works right now that will start in September and run for 8 months which I am thrilled to be a part of! Can't spill the beans yet on who will be involved and what it will be about but I think you all will love it
so stay tuned for updates. More to come soon ~ I'm shooting for the Monday morning blog ritual to kick in and keep me on track! Have a great week everyone!