So, after much procrastination and denial, I am working on my taxes today. I'm not a numbers girl (i can't think of anything more boring) but I'm doing it. Phew. Feels good. And as I mentioned on my Twitter today, I have "Tax Man" by the Beatles running through my head. ;-)
I've been doing some reorganization of my wee studio area. We're making some room for a sewing nook (*finally* taking a beginning quilting class locally, yay!) and I'm also trying to organize my supplies, like my fastly growing yarn stash above.
I found some really cool (and big) wire baskets this weekend at an antique mall that will be holding my yarn. I think my balls of yarn look quite pretty all together in this particular basket above. As you can see, some of them I actually started from scratch and rolled them into more eye-pleasing balls (instead of how they come from the store). I've been doing it when sitting with the boys every night when they go to sleep (yes, i do this every night. Will be glad when they just go to sleep on their own. Gosh, been doing this for probably 6 years now!)
As you can see, i still have quite a few yarn balls to wind. Luckily I found that you can do this in the dark! (which of course comes in handy when waiting on those little men to start snoring!)
I also found some wooden hangers that I hope to crochet soon. I've been trying to find a pretty pattern for crocheted hangers for ages, but could never find anything I liked. Then I saw that Tif on Dottie Angel had made some and I not-so-subtley hinted to her on Twitter to "please make a pattern!" And so she obliged. So very happy to get started on my crocheted hangers.
I've been listening to Holly's interview with ProBlogger today and it's been SO interesting and it got me thinking about where I want take this blog and what more I can do for YOU guys, the readers! If you have the time, I'd love to hear some ideas (post in the comments section) about what more you'd like to see here at Thompson Family-Life. I would really, really love to hear. :-)
Also, I just wanted to say "hi!" to anyone coming from Apartment Therapy and the CRAFT magazine blog. They both did posts on my Eames inspired tutorial which is really cool! Thanks for stopping by (!) and I hope you'll hang out for a while! Be sure to follow me on Twitter for blog updates, special sales just for Twitter-folk and more of my silly banter. You can also follow me on Flickr.
Back to work I go...
hahaha! i blogged about my taxes today too. :)
good luck. xo!
Posted by: "miss" james | March 30, 2010 at 10:44 AM
those baskets are awesome! in terms of the blog, keep up what you're doing! Can't wait to see the hangers when they're finished. Good luck with the taxes!
Posted by: Meghan | March 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM
TAXES!
how yuck-tastic! ewww.
i HATE numbers too. . . it's not that i don't know how to work them. . . they are just B-O-R-I-N-G! ;)
good luck with that dear. . . and remember. . . when all else is lost. . . drink Coke! that always makes me feel better :)
(ever tried Coke zero? i actually LOVE it. weird)
i saw that tutorial too!
so lovely and makes me wish that i would just kick this butt into gear and learn how to crochet already! ha!
they would be SO cute in the girls room holding some of their vintage baby clothing. . . don't you think?
or for some of my granny dresses! yes! that would rock.
can't wait to see the ones you crochet honey. . . i know they will be *oh so* pretty!
as for what to do with the blog. . . keep it EXACTLY how it is!
you do it all right.
ALL right!
the pictures. . . the writing. . . the honesty. . . the inspirations. . . did i mention the candy-colored photos?
well. . . it is all perfect honey.
and ha ha ha! to the book cover photo!
so true.
so true.
Posted by: Karli Plant | March 30, 2010 at 12:41 PM
I came here because of the beautiful yarn photo on flickr and found the perfect hanger cover pattern! thank you so much. I've been wanting to crochet one for ages and just found a few perfect hangers at the thrift shop.
Posted by: meg | March 30, 2010 at 12:54 PM
I also listened to Holly's Interview this morning. I am really just starting out and sometimes it just seems like it is hit or miss with blogs. Some (like Holly's) seem to grow on their own. Others (as I suspect my blog will be) will require advertising and patience and a bit of strategy.
Your blog is so lovely. Everything from the color palette to font use is spot on. I am always intrigued by the person behind the blog, perhaps more personal insights?
Alright, sorry for the long comment. I have a case of the blabs....
-Stacie
Posted by: Stacie | March 30, 2010 at 01:15 PM
good luck with your taxes!! I love that last photo, haha.
Posted by: Shirin | March 30, 2010 at 01:25 PM
I love your blog! It's so happy.
Posted by: elizabeth | March 30, 2010 at 02:05 PM
Hey good luck with taxes (:S)
i love your blog
http://roseblack217.blogspot.com/
this is mine. :)
Posted by: Paula garcía | March 30, 2010 at 02:17 PM
I love your blog also!! I think it is just about perfect :) Soooo.. I was thinkin' how about a book!! Now that would be awesome!:)
Posted by: kelli | March 30, 2010 at 02:36 PM
OH! and I forgot to mention it would be a bestseller!! :) Just sayin' ;0)
Posted by: kelli | March 30, 2010 at 02:37 PM
Danielle I love your blog:) You keep it so real and creative. I adore all the thoughts and details that go into each post. So, eye catching. So, don't change a darn thing:)
Ah I love the yarn story. So sweet. Good luck on the taxes and thanks for the reminder. I still need to do mine:( ugh.
Posted by: cynthia | March 30, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Good luck on the organization.
I'm one of those folks who totally puts off taxes until the last possible moment, so, you're definitely not alone.
Love the blog
: )
Posted by: Sarah Knight | March 31, 2010 at 03:09 AM
Oooh...I love Tif's crochet hangers! I saw them the other day and swooned. :) Speaking of, I totally swoon at your yarn collection, too. Lovely!!
Posted by: Michelle Clement | March 31, 2010 at 10:13 AM
The blanket (table cloth?) In the background of the picture of the balls of yarn is so cute. I love love love it. Do you have a pattern for that?
Posted by: Stephanie | March 31, 2010 at 01:29 PM
hi stephanie! i do not have a pattern, it was a vintage find. Thanks!
Thanks for everyone's input! :-)
Danielle
Posted by: danielle thompson | April 01, 2010 at 04:52 AM
I laughed at the death and taxes cover :) We've totally put off doing our taxes this year...looks like we're running out of time...eek!! so cool to see your eames tutorial at apartment therapy...such a great post :)
Posted by: Piper | April 01, 2010 at 08:38 AM
like the blog
Posted by: wool felt | April 05, 2010 at 04:34 AM
holy cow I can't believe you sit with your kids every night and wait for them to fall asleep! It would utterly wear me out... though doing something slow-pace yet productive like yarn winding is a nice thing after a day of busy-ness. I bet they would go to sleep on their own if you picked your battle time wisely (like when nobody has to go to work the next day, lol) and stuck with it! Took a maximum of 3 nights with each of my 3 kids to get through it and get my evenings back. Just an idea :)
Anyway, love the blog.. your pics are amazing, and your DIY is inspiring. Thanks!
Posted by: Karina | April 13, 2010 at 10:42 AM