BIG DEAL!!

My 13 year old gently put his hand on my shoulder this afternoon and said, "Mom, no offense, but I think you're making a big deal out of this television show. It's just a jacket."

Just a jacket, he says. lol Must I explain to him all the hard work and effort that not only went into designing and making this "just a jacket", but all the time, effort, sweat, tears, and money that went into promoting myself and talents enough to gain the interest of a celebrity to even want to wear one of my designs and promote me on TV too? Boy oh boy.

I know, he's young and someday he'll realize what sort of an achievement this is for his old mother, however, I will confess, I am the type of person who thinks a beautiful sunset, a rainbow, or pretty daisies that mysteriously pop up in our yard in places you would think nothing could ever grow, excite me. I am one of those mothers who is ecstatic when their child hits the baseball or makes a great play during a game. Or when someone does something so simple just to show they were thinking of me. Yup, I do tend to make a big deal out of the littlest of things, and maybe because I have had to endure so many trials and tribulations in my life that the small things seem like the most incredible gifts from The Creator.

So YES, I will make a big deal of my latest accomplishment (see blog entry below), and even a bigger deal when I'm someday sitting on the Oprah show talking about my fashions. lol

Master Bike Builder Alan Lee and CMT's "THE CHOPPER CHALLENGE"

I just love this guy! His attitude and philosophy about things amazes me. Not only do I feel incredibly honored to have had the opportunity to work with him, and excited to be a part of his journey and success, but I am so blessed to be able to call him a friend. His wisdom and insight continue to inspire and motivate me to keep on keeping on.

Ok, enough about that. lol He told me all about the bike he is building for CMT's "The Chopper Challenge". If you are not familiar with the show, each master builder is delivered a crate filled with parts that they have to use to build a bike, for a sponsor, and within 30 days. I wish I could tell you the specifics of Alan's bike, because from what he has told me, it is going to ROCK!!

Make sure you watch, AND place your vote when his episode airs on July 2, which by the way, is the day before my birthday!! Hmmmm, think I'll throw a "TCC" party for the big unveiling and to celebrate my first Sexy Skins creation to make it to the big time. Hollywood, here we come!! Whooo hoo!!! lol

http://www.thechopperchallenge.com/builder_sub_alan.php

Something Hot, Something New!!

And I love the way I felt wearing it!! Definitely one of my favorites! (I think I say that about all of them! lol)

Where It All Began

When people ask, I tell them, it was my Mother who inspired me to begin a life of designing. I say life, because it started when I was a young girl and began designing costumes. But even before that, my mother made my clothing. A brown blazer and plaid skirt, sticks out in the memory banks and for one reason...brown brought out the dark circles in my eyes, and everyone always commented that I looked tired. lol

I didn't appreciate my mother's talent for sewing back then (I wanted to wear Levis like everyone else), but as I grew older and came to her with creations of my own, I began to see just how knowledgeable she was. It was amazing to watch her in action as she dissected my designs and found better ways to sew them up because, she wasn't a home sewer, but a factory seamstress in the 1930's,,,,sample maker for a Boston fashion designer to be exact, and one of the best in her trade. She knew the "In's and Out's" of production, and couture techniques to sewing garments that added class and sophistication, and of course, exceptional quality. I learned so much from her!!!

While in college and faced with the task of drafting patterns and sewing myself, I knew if I got stuck, Mom would be there to guide me. She was my best cheerleader, no matter what challenges lie before me. She was an incredible, strong, loving, and talented woman!! I miss Mom dearly!!

Much love and peace to all the great Mothers in the world!! Happy Mother's Day!!

I'm Going To Be On TV!!

Well, not me exactly, but Alan Lee is going to appear on CMT's Chopper Challenge http://www.thechopperchallenge.com

wearing the jacket I designed and crafted for him. We're also working on another jacket design for him to wear for the finale of the show. I'm just a wee bit excited...lol

Summer Riding

Brent and I took the bikes out the other day for our very first ride of the season. It was finally hot enough here in Cow Hampshire so I wore The Rebel Cowgirl and I felt AWESOME....SEXY, EMPOWERED, AND COMFORTABLE!! Every single time I wear one of my designs, I feel this way and I'm told from my customers, that I'm not alone.

I realized more women need to experience this!!! More women need to feel the luxury of quality leather garments; what it feels like to wear garments that are handcrafted with love and care and are made to fit, NOT that cookie cutter stuff machine made in China that you see everywhere else!

So, Sexy Skins is having our very first Annual Spring Summer

SALE ♦ SALE ♦ SALE ♦ SALE ♦ SALE ♦ SALE ♦ SALE ♦ SALE ♦
at www.sexyskins.etsy.com.

My way of celebrating that Summer riding is finally here (yippppeeee!!!) and to invite you all to...

"dare to expose more than just skin...."

Love & Peace

So, so, so, so much....

Has been going on!!

And why I haven't been keeping up with posting in my blog!! NEW opportunities, NEW contacts and friends,

HoT NeW designs....

ahhh....

I'll just show you all instead!!!