Buttons and Blossoms...

It has been pretty quiet around here. Not because i want it to be, but because several other projects including a very special swap are consuming almost all of my blogging time. I am hoping to find a balance soon.

I still haven't totally recover from what i now refer to as my "recurring vascular displeasure" {migraine}...to a point i caved in and dragged myself to the doctor yesterday.

As busy as i've been, i am happy to say i spent a good potion of the week working on my iCase project. I've been playing around with the case design ~ trying this and that. After many many days of hunched shoulders, my iCase is slowly evolving and shaping up nicely. Here's a little sneak peek, in case you are curious.

This iCase is really special for several reasons, primarily because it's my very first iCase and it's for a very special friend.

I don't know about you, but i could really use some rest and relax cheer over the weekend. I'm also looking forward to sew and drink tea, meet up with some girl friends and of course, a lot of lounging. At least those are a few things i hope to do.

Hope you have a sweet relaxing weekend! Lots of love to you and yours.

Comments

[Georgianna Lane]

Hi Sweetie! Oh, I am sooo sorry about the migraine. I had those for years. I hope you feel better and have a relaxing weekend. The iCase is looking great, btw. And if I could, I would send you a huge bouquet of the Lily of the Valley for your wedding. big hug, xo – g

[anna]

So sorry to hear you have been unwell. Your whole post just reminded me so much of myself. I have been suffering severe head pains for about 2 months now, and the dr is trying to figure out why it is happening, and in the mean time I am trying to keep up with life.
I hope you will find your balance soon, and feel much better. Sending hugs x

[linda]

Oh, I hope you feel better and don't get those annoying migraines...I can totally understand how annoying it is when you want to do stuff, but something physical stops you! Sending you lots of loves and a have a happy relaxing weekend to recharge! Your iCase looks beautiful...so cute!

[BK]

Hi Jacqueline, sorry to hear about your recurring vascular displeasure. Hope that you will feel much better over the weekend. Usually this are triggered by certain events or food. Hope you would be able to pinpoint them so you can prevent it in the future. In any case, get well fast. And I like your iCase, definitely one of its kind.

Wishing you a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you.

[Mina]

Jacqueline: What a lucky friend who will receive your first iCase, so pretty!

And I hope you get well and have a relaxing weekend, too! I´m taking a trip to my mother in law´s town, it´s about 2hrs from home and I love going to the Farmer´s Market there!

Love to you!

[Traveling Mama]

I hope you have a very restful and inspired weekend! Hope you are feeling much better too!

[Stephey]

Hi Jacqueline,

Migraines - mama I've had a few and they do feel like they suck all your energy out! I love your blog - it is so cute it hurts!

I've often felt the pain of beauty, the awe, the wonder and sometimes, it IS so amazingly beautiful it hurts!

Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day - your comment was appreciated and right on point! Here's to an inspiring and love filled weekend! (on second thought, why limit it to the weekend? Let's stretch this out to the rest of your life, let it be merry, loving and carry you into the steps needed to realize all your dreams into action. DO it! live it be it)

[Terriaw]

That migraine business sounds terrible! I hope the doctor was able to give you some relief. Your new icase holder is really cute. I love the embellishments on the front. Hope you enjoy can some R&R this weekend!

[AG Ambroult]

oh.my.goodness. It is AWESOME! I can't wait to see the finished product! And yes, hunched shoulders are a common position for me, too ;)
Have a great migraine-free weekend!

[shari @ little blue deer]

Hope you feel much better, migraines are supposed to really suck! Love the iCase, it's lovely! So glad you came by Little Blue Deer so I could find you!

[kerri]

yuck! migraines. i am so sorry for you. i had a bout with them when i was a teenager and it can be unimaginable pain! (but then, i've never experienced labor!) anyway, i stopped dairy and caffeine for a period of time, and evenually i stopped having them. anyway, i hope those migraines leave you alone.

and give you more time to work on those cute icases!!!

have a great weekend-

[frauheuberg]

hej, dear friend, so sorry for your migraine...hope it will be better...and wish you a great cozy and relaxing weekend...take care of you and let it flow...much love and hugs...i...

p.s. this icase is really lovley...;)...

[tinypaperheart]

i love your case!! :)

[Michele]

I'm sorry to hear about your head issues. I know from a lifetime of bad headaches how terrible they can be.

I wonder though, you said you've been working a lot hunched over, and maybe this posture is causing your problems?

I've had a headache off and on since mothers day, after working for 10 hours straight on a painting for her. And, I know it's because of how I was hunched down doing lots of detail work. Anyway just a thought to think about.

Whatever it is I hope you find relief very soon!

And I really like your new Icase. It's just beautiful! Love the embellishing and colors. :)

Have a wonderful weekend with your friends, sounds like a great time!

[Kate England]

Jacqueline!!!!

First, I'm so sorry you haven't been well. Migraine is hell. I'm terribly sad that you've had to deal with it!

But, on the other hand, I'm DELIGHTED to see your iCase! It's stunning.... absolutely fabulous!!!! I ADORE it!

Much love!

[Veronika]

Hope you're feeling better now, the iCase is looking good. The sun has finally come out in my part of the world and I'm definitely planning to take it easy and rest lounging in my sunny garden this weekend, sneaking back inside to do some drawing every now and then :)

[Elle]

I love the color combos you use, they're so easy on the eyes. Love the details on the iCase. My weekend has been super packed with planning for a friend's birthday, poetry slam workshop and a makeover!

Hope that you won't have one of those nasty migraines again!

[Saskia Kok]

... buttons and blossoms... love your title!! Both are wanna-haves always. Your iCase turned out just perfect.
Hope you are feeling better now, sweet Jacqueline.
Yesterday, my doorbell rang.... Your package is so so lovely, I kept it wrapped for a while. The spoon is gorgeous and your little teabags the cutest! The ribbon and card are on my moodboard. Love to have a little bit of your sweet world in my home. Thank you so so much for all your gorgeousness, Jacqueline.
Wishing you a great, creative weekend! xoxoxoxoxox

[catherine - aka sailorgirl]

hi!
hope you're feeling better before class starts next week! are you as excited as i am?

catherine

[Faith]

Oh wow Jacqueline, I am so sorry to hear about your migranes! I have heard that they are awfull so I hope that you are taking time to relax and not let tension overwhelm you! What a cute iCase, and I am really liking those mushrooms in the background of the first photo, I'd love to see more of them. Here's hoping your weekend is wonderful and head-pain free! xo

[Jacqueline]

Thank you so much for everyone's kind words and warm healing wishes! I really appreciate it all! *hugz tight*

@BK : I think i might start a list to keep track of events and food that i take in and hopefuly im able to see a certain pattern that might have triggered this pain. Thank you so kindly!

@ Kerri : i will try to stop dairy and caffeine, i hope i have the determination to stop them for a period of time. Thanks for your suggestion!! Love to you!

@ Terriaw : the dear doctor gave me some pain killers that was able to give you some relief. Love to you!

@ Michele : i have a strong feeling that the posture of a lot hunched over is contributing to my problems. i will need to find a better posture and position to work. Thank you so kindly!!

@ Saskia : Yipeee and hooorayyy!! I am so happy and very excited that the lovely package arrived! Was getting a little worry but now it's all good! Thank you for your kind words on the package and it's goodies inside! I hope you enjoy them as much as i enjoyed making them for you! Love to yoU!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful sunday! Love to each and everyone of you!

[Erin]

Hi Jacqueline, lovely to meet you! Hope you are feeling better! Your work is adorable, I just hearted your lovely etsy shop. Look forward to getting to know you and seeing you in flying lessons...so excited about the course! take care : )

[Allison]

Dearest Jacqueline,
migraines are terrible and I'm so sorry you are having to deal with them on a regular basis. I went through migraines at one time but for me they were hormone related ... I hope your doctor finds the cause of yours and you can put them behind you. They really do zap you of energy - both physically and emotionally so I hope you can find a cure soon - there are certainly many healing suggestions here :)
Lovely work and photography as always J, I have come to expect nothing less of you ... you are such a gifted artist, and such a lovely friend,
Alli xx

[Amelia]

hope you're feeling better, it's horrible being plagued by tricky health issues . . .

What a beautiful blog you have here . . . and I believe you are doing the flying lessons e-course too - woo!

I'll be back to visit . . . .

Amelia.x

[Linda]

Dear Jacqueline..... I know the pain of migraines, but fortunately don't have to deal with it too frequently. So sorry you've been experiencing it. Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog. I can't wait for the 'flying' lessons to begin! Yay!!! Your iCase is simply gorgeous too!

Linda. xoxo :)