New organizers in my Etsy shop!

Little Lakes has been a busy bee again! I just added two new organizers to my shop!

First row is from the lovely Amy Butler "Belle" line of fabrics. This particular color selection is bold and vibrant and the colors contrast nicely.

The second row is from Joel Dewberry's Aviary line. It's a lovely damask in the girliest of color combo's - pink and light green.



Also, I just want to let you know that I am happy to do custom orders! I have a good selection of fabrics to choose from and I'm sure I can help you find something you love if you haven't already! :)

A perfect lazy Sunday afternoon...

This past Sunday I was fortunate to spend a lovely, lazy afternoon with my parents, Alex & Porgy at 5 Mile Dam in Kyle. Highly recommended!!


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My husband and I found the Five Mile Dam by accident one day as we were looking for a friends’ house in Kyle. It’s a well-kept secret although it’s well-known by the locals. Situated on the banks of the Blanco River, the park is a short drive from both Austin and San Marcos, perfect for a day retreat. The area is known as Five Mile Dam, but officially, its two parks next to each other: Randall Vetter Park and Dudley Johnson Park (Hays County Park). They are virtually the same, except that Randall Vetter Park has covered picnic tables and less immediate access to the river (you’ll just have to walk a few more feet). Dudley Johnson Park has quick access to the river and lots of grassy area to sprawl out on a blanket, shady trees, picnic tables (uncovered) and outdoor grills all over. Other amenities include lots of parking, a boat launch at the West end of the Dudley Johnson side (no motorboats allowed), and outdoor port-a-potties. A word of caution: steer clear of huge red ants (their bite really hurts).


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Five Mile Dam is situated on the Blanco River, but if you’re searching for a dam you’ll likely miss it. The “dam” doesn’t really appear to be a dam at all, just a rocky ledge for water overspill (see pics above). The water behind the dam is calm and fairly shallow with a few deep pockets. The characteristic white limestone that gives this river its name allows you to see the bottom easily. Access to the water is easy: just slip in from the grassy bank.
The river bank and surrounding area is a beautiful, lush, tree-covered hill country – much like Wimberley.

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Directions:
From IH-35
Exit Yarrington Rd (County Rd 159) – go West (from Austin you’ll take a right, from San Marcos you’ll take a left)
Take a left on Post Rd (140)
Right on Old Stagecoach Rd (County Rd 136)
The park is on your left

Before I took my parents home we stopped off for a cone at Sandy's!

Little Lakes Etsy shop update

Little Lakes has been busy this weekend! :)

I've added two new organizers to my little shop:

1. Adorable Robert Kaufman "owl" print - features handmade bias tape in a yellow and white polka dot. The colors are vibrant and gorgeous.

2. Another lovely Amy Butler fabric from her Nigella line of decorator weight fabrics. This is one of my all-time AB designs. It's classic, modern and colorful.

I'm finally on Etsy!

Today I opened my shop doors on Etsy! My shop is called Little Lakes (a loose translation of my Spanish last name). You may remeber my teaser from back on 1.22.08??

So, what might you find at littlelakes.etsy.com? Oh, just these great organizers I design! ;)



If you're like me, you pick up papers here and there or need to keep some papers handy, but you can't just keep stuffing your purse, right? Well, that's why I came up with this design and started sewing up these little nuggets. They have a pocket for storage and a pocket for a notepad. It took me many tries to get it just right and now that I am confident it is just right I am ready to offer them up!

I love all of the gorgeous colors together...


Tara Subkoff likes to take her naps in my organizer!

Hee hee! I was trying to stuff the pocket with this magazine to show how much you can actually get in there when I noticed how odd this picture looks!





I will be posting more designs on here when they're ready. And at some point maybe I can show off some "artwork"??

Happy day.

It's about time...

...I introduce you to Porgy...my sweet new puppy who isn't really new. Porgy has been with us since January 29th. This is how I was introduced to him:

The husband brought him home and hid him in the bathroom, then called me and said there was a surprise at home. Um, I guess you could call it a surprise, although I think he wasn't sure how to tell me he brought home another dog! This is dog #4 for us!

Porgy was really shy that first day. I don't think he ever left that blanky.

He loves his naps!





If you're interested to know - he's a shih tszu/poodle mix. Since he was the runt of the litter he won't get too big, probably no more than 5-8 lbs.