happy birthday holly!

i know, i am crazy, but i can't let the day pass without recognizing the 2nd birthday of my beloved holly golightly



you can find out a little about her here. isn't she a cutie? man i love driving her.

now, i wanted to show you a little something that came in the mail today for the bead it exchange.



not only did i receive lovely stitch markers, but a matching pair of earrings as well. they came from wendy over at catknits. notice the cute kitty card she sent along? this was a fun little exchange, i will be sending mine out tomorrow (i had a hard time getting them just right!).

now i also want to give you a sneak peak at a project i am working on. the manos is still trying to dry. i don't know what is going on, this thing is holding onto water like you wouldn't believe. it has been in the dryer many, many times. anyhoo, when it finally does come together, these will be the components...



don't you love those buttons? they are gorgeous!