Welcome to week 5 of Find a Friend Friday. Laura and I are so excited you’re back.
This week has been such a fun week with my kids. It’s been nice that everyone’s healthy and we were able to leave the house. This included a fun field trip today to the strawberry patch to pick strawberries. **Big News in this house** – My little Miss K is now officially registered in preschool for the fall. Where did time go? I’m so excited for the school she will be attending and she talks about it non stop so I’m thinking she’s excited too. =) Hard to believe how fast my babies are growing up.
Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to Ruthanne from Eclectic Whatnot! You are going to love her. When I met her on Twitter I was instantly drawn to her awesome, fun, outgoing personality and even though she had just met me on she became apart of The Paxton Project. In fact she donated a one of a kind camera strap cover that rocked my socks off!! I had to feature her here at Rags to Stitches.
1.Tell us about yourself.
My family is a modern day Brady Bunch.When hubby and I met, I was a single mother of one and he was a single father of three. Now, after thirteen years of marriage, we’ve added four more children to our number and become convinced of the necessity of caffeine!
I am passionate about my Lord, my husband (aka the French teacher ~ it’s okay if you’re slightly jealous), and my children.
Here are some randomly random things about me . . . .
I homeschool.
I’ve been known to eat chocolate chips straight out of the bag.
I’m having a love affair with my sewing machine.
I listen to classical music.
I like beer. The dark kind.
I love the arts.
I devour good literature.
I’m a compulsive baker.
I’m a Reformed Baptist.
I heart old, B&W movies.
I think my husband is sexy.
I love him. Like a lot.
I also have a crush on Jack Bauer. It’s okay. My husband knows.
My drug of choice is the Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks (Grande, please).
Show tunes make me happy.
I hide behind my Nikon.
I dearly love to laugh.
2. Tell us a little about your shop.
My shop . . . . . oooh, I love that little corner of my world. {happy sigh} I sew ruffled camera strap covers, pleated scarves and some adorably, ruffled skirts.
I kinda have a thing for ruffles. ;D
3. How did your shop name come to be?
My blog name came first. Eclectic Whatnot just came to me one day over three years ago and I instantly loved it. I started my blog that same night. I can blog about anything and it’s a great fit to my shop as it grows and expands. I’m not limited to any certain product or style. I love that!
4. What got you started with your craft,and selling your items?
My friend Melissa gifted me with a homemade camera strap cover over a year ago. I wondered if i could make one, too. I dusted off my sewing machine and started playing around with fabric. Now, almost a year after opening my shop, my machine is still humming along and I’m still playing with fabric.
5. Favorite part of your day?
Ooooh. I love the evenings. The quiet after a full day. The children tucked into bed and snoring softly. Me and my man snuggled on the couch.
6. What food or food group would you refuse to live without?
Mexican. I love me some Mexican food. Nom nom nom
7. Where can we find you?
Blog: www.eclecticwhatnot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/eclecticwhatnot
Twitter: @eclecticwhanot
Thanks for visiting, hope you’ll link up so we can meet you and get to know you better. You can link up your blog or a specific blog post. Tell your friends and share our button.
Rules for Party:
1. Please follow myself, Abstract Grace and Eclectic Whatnot
2. Leave some love if you want us to follow you back
3. Find some new friends.
Party ends on Monday night! Happy linking!
Jennifer says
Yay Ruthanne!! I already stalk her online so…ha. And I put a pic of my littlest little, because who wouldn't want to be friends with someone who birthed somepne that cute?
Jordan says
I just started following Rags to Stitches this week, I can't quite remember how I found it, but I'm so excited about this link party. I LOVE making blogging friends. They're so awesome and sweet. Yay!
Teresa says
Sweet~sweet!
You and Miss Ruthanne are two Cutie~pa~tooties!
Hugs Sweet Girl!
Happy Weekend!
xo
thebarefootindian says
Maybe I should dust off my old sewing machine!
Claire says
Time flies when you have kids! My 3yo is more than half way through her first year of preschool!
I eat chocolate chips out of the bag too. Hee hee. And I love a caramel macchiato. Mmm…
you have a great shop! gotta come visit again when i'm done with my shopping fast for Lent!
http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com
Alli (and Tommy too!) says
Hi blog bud, your birthday gift is en route! Sorry it's running late but it's totally worth it 🙂
Bonita Rose says
Hello! Just found your blog and I've added your blog button to my sidebar.. come and visit! hugs xo Love your blog!