Showing posts with label alligator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alligator. Show all posts

Friday, February 22, 2013

Vacation Depression

So as a New Englander I'm dreading the third weekend in a row because of ... snow. The season finale of Downton Abbey has not helped at all either. To put us all in a better mood here are some of the things I did on vacation in Florida, because we can at least think warm. 

After we landed I refused to leave the airport until I had put my sweatshirt away, because it is much to warm to where a sweatshirt in Florida right? The cold night air blasted me in the face as we left, and I felt as though we hadn't actually left home. The next day was much nicer though.


Funny I didn't realize till I got there that I'd never seen a palm tree in person before.


I never really considered myself a pool, person, but when there is on readily available, I definitely got used to it.


I got to pet a baby alligator and then...


I ate one.


Went to the aquarium and saw a sea lion do this,


while a sea turtle just kept swimming.

I also saw Ms. Attitude.


Doesn't my Woolie Alligator look just like her?

Woolie Alligator

But now I'm back and I will shovel away like all hearty New Englanders do, yet I'll be thinking about this while I do.


Even though it's a little more like this.


So everyone stay warm! There is good news here though the Sweet Carolyn's shop has tags!


Have a great Day.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Hey! Nice to meet you.

So after years of thinking about starting a blog I have finally taken the plunge. I've been creating art ever since I can remember, my grandmother had a ceramic studio were she taught, and a good part of my childhood was spent there. My favorite job was when she had me open every bottle of paint and pick all the dried drips so the looked presentable for her students (or it was just to keep me busy). That creativity seemed to stick, I got a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Textile Design and Fiber Arts, and that's when I started a little online business Sweet Carolyn's


Woolie Whale Hand Crocheted Plush

That's where I sell things like this Woolie Whale and all other sorts of creatures.


Woolie Alligator

Now, I'm sharing the stories that come along with running your own small business, being a crafter with far too many projects, and oh wait, I have a full time....... I would say normal but its really not, job.





Oh yes that's me! For 5 days a week from 9-5, I eat, live, breath, 17th century life, but then I go home and crochet woolie whales and ship packages all over the world. It's an exciting and interesting time and if you're crafty, geeky, or just like a good laugh you should defiantly subscribe and come along for a crazy ride.