What's in a name?

50 Things

While blog-stalking recently, I came upon a blogger who had a post titled, “50 Things”. Are you like me and like learning things about total strangers? (fess up you closet Facebook stalkers...you know who you are) So I thought I’d do the same thing. Without further ado, here they are in random order:

1. I'm an only child

2. My current fave color is Kelly green

3. I abhor frogs (don't even like fake kind)

4. Before designing handbags you would rarely find me carrying one

5. I like dubstep

6. Going to Cochella is on my bucket list

7. My fave ice cream is cheapo drug store mint n chip

8. I have a restored 56 Chevy 210

9. I am an avid reader

10. I totally suck at taking tests

11. I went to school for music

12. I'm a major Doris Day fan

13. Although I hate scary movies I'm strangely fascinated with "The Walking Dead" TV show

14. Hot tamales are my favorite candy

15. I'm a wine snob meaning I can't stand it

16. I can't frost a cake to save my life

17. I tend to give people nicknames

18. I find intelligence extremely attractive

19. I'm a P.K. (preachers kid)

20. I prefer Panera's hazelnut coffee over any other

21. I really like cold weather

22. I have a scar on the back of my leg from an ATV accident (I was showing off)

23. I do not, I repeat, do not like opera

24. I worked full-time for three years as an interior designer

25. Of all of God's non-breathing creations, the moon is my fave

26. When I was little my parents would call me a little brown bean because of how tan I was during the summer

27. I grew up without a TV

28. I have Hulu and Netflix and am now making up for lost time

29. I would get a tattoo if they just weren't so permanent

30. I'm a big fan of my own sense of humor

31. I sometimes wish we could drive bumper cars on real roads, there are a few people I'd like to gently "bump"

32. I'm barbie at math

33. I can not watch TV shows where people are falling or walking into doors or getting hurt (I.e., Americas Funniest Home Videos, etc...

34. I'm kind of addicted to watching actual surgical procedures

35. I'm allergic to grass, therefore I don't smoke it (see, sense of humor...I'm cracking up right now)

36. My first word was "bear"

37. I have a hard time shopping when things aren't orderly

38. I got a perm when I was 12 and earned the nickname Medusa

39. I probably won’t say anything to you if you make me mad, but you can count on the fact that I probably told you all about yourself in my head

40. My initials are kinda embarrassing, I blame my parents for not thinking that whole "middle name" through

41. I’m right-handed but if I wear a watch, I wear it on my right wrist (always have)

42. I like making lists (I also like leaving them at home so they are absolutely of zero good to me)

43. I’m particularly happy with my my birthdate because it is all sevens

44. I love makeup but I rarely wear it

45. I didn’t start wearing glasses until I was 15

46. I’m extremely productive when it rains

47. I’ve never seen either Hangover movies

48. I always wanted 6 kids

49. Peanut Butter & Jelly is my favorite sandwich

50. I’m kind of super stubborn

So that's me....now tell me about you! Please leave a comment below.

~Amber

Polka Dotted - Karen Walker - Love

Karen Walker is one of my favorite designers. (No, not the Will & Grace, Karen Walker. Although, I gotta admit, that character was pretty hilarious!) 

I first found the super talented designer a few years back when perusing through an Anthro catalogue. (Can you call those catalogue? More like, Dream n' Drool Wish Books!) Since that time I always keep an eye out for her latest and greatest.

And this adorable dress arrived in my email today. 

The Dolly Chambray Dress 

I also really fancy her sunglasses. You may have seen them on a few celebrities. Like this cute pair that Gwen Stefani often sports. 

Gwen's style is very "out of the box" and therefore I tend to like what she wears. I just like that she does her own thing and looks fabulous doing it!

Are you a "defined" fashionista, or are you "Undefined"? I'd enjoy hearing from you either way. What are your thoughts?

till next time, 

hugs from me n' Rexy

Ta-da....the new cards

So over the holidays I thought about different things I could add to my shop. 

One of the bright ideas I had was paper cards. 

You all know I practically worship at the throne of Anthropologie, and second to that is probably the store Papyrus. Yes, I too have noticed I tend to like things I mostly can't afford! I was in their store the other day and seriously had to make myself not take anything up to the check out counter. 

Instead I stood and stared (tried not to drool mind you) and let my brain soak in the massive amounts of creativity floating around me.

With the evolution of email, the written word, has taken a major backseat. However, you and I know, sometimes you just need a card to convey your thoughts to another person. (plus it is much easier to destroy the evidence....just saying)

So.....I started playing around with sayings, and thinking about all the beautiful, timely and hilarious things I would enjoy seeing in a card. 

All the cards below are handmade and definitely Made in the USA! They each come with the envelope color shown behind the card and they are packaged individually in clear plastic envelopes.

 There are quite a few more coming soon, but I have to switch off tasks and get 

back to the sewing machine for a bit.

They are priced at $1.50 each or you may mix and match any 6 cards for $8. They will be in the shop soon, but you can just email me your order for now. (amber@daylinskye.com) 

 Sigh...I know, my sense of humor! 

Send your order to: 

amber@daylinskye.com

I'll send you the invoice that includes the tax and shipping.

Freebie Friday Give Away!

Ok, let's do this! 

I love starting the year off right, and in the spirit of that, I want to have a give away. 

This is the Lezlie Bag. (on the right) What do you think? Would you like to win this bag?

Here is how to win:

1.) Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/daylin.skye.designs

                OR, follow me on Twitter - Daylin Skye Designs
                OR, follow me on Instagram - Daylin Skye

2.) Invite 10 of your friends to do the same.

3.) Send me an email to amber@daylinskye.com or message me on FB, Twitter or Instagram, with the names of your ten friends so I can verify you as the winner.

The first person who has 10 friends do any of the above, wins the Lezlie Bag.

That simple!

It's almost FRIDAY!

I want to start this year off right, so since tomorrow is Friday, and it is the first Friday of 2013, I'm going to be giving something away. 

Check back here tomorrow for all the details!

Married

One of the things I rarely think about is marriage. But I've been sitting at the computer for the last few hours helping a friend with her wedding program. She's getting married tomorrow.

I think when my Dad passed away, one of my biggest sorrows was knowing he would never see the grandchildren he so wanted. Although I'm not an only child, I am my father's only child. Blood of his blood. He loved his other grandchildren given to him by his stepsons. He spoiled them, ate their vegetables so they wouldn't get in trouble, and snuck them cookies when their mom's weren't looking. But he waited for the day when he could hold my child in his arms. 

So knowing that my kids would never personally know their grandfather, along with the knowledge that my Dad would never meet my husband, those were tough things to swallow for me.

I'd have to say, I've not ever really given marriage a lot of thought. My mind was always busy elsewhere. Planning, doing, thinking. To be honest it is much the same now. I would like to be married, I always wanted a whole bunch of kids, but....well, I'm neither. 

But every once in a while, I do think about it. And I wonder if I'll ever know what it is like.