Here we go!

So, the last few days I've been debating on what to say and how to introduce myself. What would set this blog apart from every other craft/foodie/self discovery blog out there on the net? Many share tutorials, recipes, product reviews and opinions. What's left? I'll start to type, thinking I have a brilliant subject to talk about, then backspace and erase everything. Mind you, I've done this several times.


Ten weeks ago I was laid off from my “temp” job, days before my contract was due to end. It was bittersweet. I’m back in the unemployment boat, a place that these days I am not a stranger to.

I tend to always look for the positive in everything! The upside to this tale is that I finally have the time to really work hard at my dream!

Many of my childhood memories were spent at Fabric King in Anaheim, California. Countless hours perusing through McCall's, Simplicity and Vogue pattern books looking for just the right outfit to sew. There were piles and piles of stacked fabrics and my mother and I spent the better part of an afternoon digging through every stack. My mom sewed all of my clothes, all of our table linens and bedding sets; she's very good at her craft.

I on the other hand had no interest what-so-ever in sewing my own clothes until I was about seven years old when my mother taught me how to sew a T-shirt. She was so excited that I showed any interest in a hobby that she loved so much. Unfortunately, the T-shirt was the first and the last article of clothing that I have ever sewn. Not to say that as I grew older I didn't do any crafting; I wouldn't be my mothers daughter if I didn't.

Now that I am "older", a lady never shares her age, I have found a love for French ribbons, vintage trims and jewelry, textiles, ribbon work, tutus (yes, I know) and baby shoes. I have opened a store on Etsy selling all of these items, varied and a tad A.D.D I know, but I'm loving it! My Etsy shop is called Piccadilly Cottage and my blog will bring to you my journey of starting a business on a shoe string budget, my favorite recipes, and any other information and knowledge that I can share. By the way, my name is Lisa, it’s a pleasure meeting you.