The DIY Dish

February 4

Here I am, jumping into my new design blog with a first post that isn’t even about my designs!  But I couldn’t wait to share this one.

Kim and Kris, a couple of ladies I have known and worked with for years, have started a new venture that I think is brilliant.  And if their track record of success is any indication, it will do very well!  These sisters are genuinely good people, which if you know me, you know I value above all else.  On top of that, they are talented designers and savvy businesswomen who already own and operate You Can Make This and SWAK Embroidery.

Rather than me tell you about the newest member of their website family, I’ll let them tell you themselves:

They are kicking off the new website with a fantastic giveaway, too.  TWO Janome machines!  I use (and love!) Janome myself so I can tell you firsthand that they are high quality machines.  You could win either an embroidery machine or a sewing machine, either of which would be a great way to jump-start a new hobby or even a home business!  Pop in to The DIY Dish to register today!

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January 4

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My most important job is being a stay-at-home full time mom to 3 amazing daughters. I’m also a designer, a blogger, a member of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel, and co-owner of Garden Party Teas.  In my ’spare’ time I enjoy coaching youth soccer, volunteering at my children’s schools, reading, and gardening. 

I have been sewing since I was a child, everything from doll clothes to formal wear.  My mom first taught me on a vintage treadle machine so I could ‘work’ right alongside her.  As my skills grew, so did our project list.  With her help I designed and made all of my prom dresses, and I moved on from there.  For years all I made was new curtains for whatever house I was living in at the time, but once my daughters were born I found inspiration anew.  These days I’m almost always found making something for them.

How did I come up with the name BellaBuggy? I have my sweet Annabelle to thank for that. When she was 2 she used to call herself Annieabella (much like Cinderella, not coincidentally). This was also about the time baby Caitlin arrived, and from day one Annie dubbed her Catiebug. When my customs business took off I decided I needed an official name, and thus BellaBuggy was born.

Cute story, so imagine my guilt when darling daughter #3 arrived on the scene and was not a part of the concept. My quick-thinking husband once suggested we name her ‘Boutique’, but as you may have guessed he was vetoed. Lillian is much prettier don’t you think? 

So there I am in a nutshell, the lady behind the designs. My own children inspire all of my creations, directly or indirectly, so I owe it all to them-including the name. :)