Just a bit of a check-in.....

[tabaqui]

Hallo!

Yes, another fic-free post. But sweptawaybayou gave me a neat prompt and it got me working on more PTSD!Dean fic, so...that's good.

Mostly, just been settling into our new house, realizing that i need to own about twenty plastic storage bins, and getting used to mopping the hardwood, which is fun, actually, 'cause it looks so pretty.

But also, i wanted to put a link out there for anyone who's interested... My dear Mum, who is in her seventies, has decided to try out a small business venture. Is this a plea for you, my flist, to rush off and buy? No! But, please take a look and pass this along if you think anyone you know would like to see.

She's got a ton of lace that her mom, or her aunts, or her mother in law made, and has been using it to make dolls. They're very cute little 'primitive' dolls, in hats, with baskets or flowers or parasols. So, if you think you might like them, or know someone who would.....give 'em a look-see.

I'm just...proud of my mom. New things are a little scary, so...i'm happy she took the leap.
:)

Petite Fleur.

Comments

[lomer.livejournal.com]

Your mom's little dolls look very sweet. And I'm uber excited about more PSTD!Dean. *g* He's my favorite flavor of Dean at the moment.

[tabaqui]

Heeee.
Thanks! I'm pretty excited, too.
*goes back to Word*

[katbcoll.livejournal.com]

Hi! *waves*

They're adorable! Now if I just knew who to give one to....

Hand-made lace? wow, I know how much work that is!

[tabaqui]

Hand-made *antique* lace!
:)

[fodian.livejournal.com]

Congrats to your mother on her new business adventure! I'll be raising a glass in her direction.

[tabaqui]

Thank you!
:)

[sweptawaybayou.livejournal.com]

*dances you*

*luffs*

:)

[tabaqui]

Wheeeeee!
*spins*
:)

[carnadosa.livejournal.com]

Not to overwhelm her or anything, but you might get more hits for that type of stuff at etsy. People there are looking specifically for handmade.

[tabaqui]

Yeah, she's going to do Etsy, too. I think i might set it up, as my brother's finace was doing the Ebay and it took her a while. We'll see.

I really like Etsy - thanks for the suggestion, it's nice to know it's a good choice!

[eleke.livejournal.com]

Those dolls are just the things that I and my grandmother *love* to collect. Sadly, money is very tight at the moment otherwise I'd rush off to buy, but I'd definately keep the site in mind for the future and pass on the link to grandmother!

[tabaqui]

OH, neat! Thank you!
:)

[seascribe.livejournal.com]

I clicked on the link just to have a look, and those are really cool.

Good for your mom!

[tabaqui]

Thanks!
I just love that she's out there doing something and being 'artistic'. She's always been a creative person, but says she's 'no good at it' and stuff, and really, she is.

I just hope a couple sell, or it'll be like...fic with zero comments.

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

Aw, cute dolls!

[tabaqui]

Thanks!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

oh geez--they're really really cute. If I wasn't in the process of trying to empty the house, I'd be horribly tempted!

[tabaqui]

BWAAAAAhahhaha
:)

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

apparently you are not aware of my fatal attraction to little handicrafts? It took hard work to conquer that addiction, sister! Poor Mr. Roxy, trying to pick his way through various teddies, dolls and dried flower arrangements! *sheds silent tear for him*

[tabaqui]

Heeeeee!
Oh, man.
*pets him*

I just hope Mum gets a couple bids. It would suck to get *none*.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

she should get some, they really are cute. But yeah, nothing kills like putting a ton of work into something and not getting returns.

[tabaqui]

*has everything crossed for her*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Your mom produces beautiful little ladies. ;)

*twirls you*

[tabaqui]

I like 'em, too!
:)
*spins*

[essenceofmeanin.livejournal.com]

your mom's dolls are adorable! i'm just learning to knit lace, so i'm impressed. i hope for good luck for her in this new venture. :D

[tabaqui]

Ah, i can't imagine knitting lace. But how neat!
:)

[auntyk.livejournal.com]

s got a ton of lace that her mom, or her aunts, or her mother in law made,

while I realise she's wanting to put these pieces of lace to good use, I hope she plans to keep the best examples to pass on to the next generations; as a museum professional these examples of techniques/skills are priceless.....but then your country's museums may differ

[tabaqui]

I dunno if any of it would be 'museum pieces'. I'm sure there are plenty of examples of lace in a few museums around the country, but i don't think these would qualify. It's a thought, though - thanks!
:)

[anelith.livejournal.com]

How wonderful that your mom is trying something new and creative, and using something so beautiful and meaningful at the same time. Congratulations and best wishes to her!

[tabaqui]

Thank you so much! I think it's a really neat new venture for her, too - i know she enjoys putting the little dolls together quite a bit.
:)

[twisted-reach.livejournal.com]

Hee! They're very sweet. Well done your mom.
The little bride looks just like a bridesmaid's dress I had when I was about 5 - it's even the same lace, but my sash was lilac. :-)

[tabaqui]

Oh, how neat!
:)

[spikestress.livejournal.com]

*squees*

More PTSD!Dean, I can't WAIT!

[tabaqui]

Heeeee!
*types madly*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_beetle_/]

Mopping rocks . . . up until someone has to walk through. Then you try to murder them with the mop, and the authorities don't take to kindly to that. . . .

Those containers are minor miracles--I've got three and wish I had ten more. You can fit a fat-assload of books in them, and clothes, and--well, just everything.

I am in love with the plastic containers. I admit it.

PTSD--must read. I'm online for the first time today for more than fifteen minutes and I'm trying to do everything at once, including write penpals who probably think I'm dead.

Your mom's dolls are very pretty--I especially like the second one, in the white dress. Are there only the two left, or once those are sold, will your mom put up more.

[tabaqui]

I don't have much storage space here, so everything is going into the nice plastic containers. Yay! Spider proof, which is good.

EVERY SINGLE TIME i mop, here comes Cat wanting to go to and fro. OMG. I keeel him.

Yes, yes, oh *please* read PTSD~ fic! OMG, i can't wait until you do.
*dances*

Mum has about fifteen or so of these dolls made, so hopefully she can sell them all. *crosses fingers*

[quiet000001.livejournal.com]

Is she still making little dolls? I notice there aren't any on ebay atm. Would she consider a bit of a custom request? I may know someone who'd be interested in a santa.

[tabaqui]

She's still making them/has them. She broke her arm, though, and was two weeks visiting my sister out of town so she didn't have any sales up for fear of someone winning and then she not being able to fulfill the order in a timely way.

I tell you what - email me about it, and i'll pass it along to her and see what she says. :) tabaquij at gmail dot com