whirlwind June is nearing its end!! .....whew and whew........

What started out to be just business, turned into busy-ness on all levels.  There were two trips to the city to drop off and/or pick up new leash development and trims plus varied and sundry items for embellishing the new harnesses on what turned out to be the hottest 2 days on record! The "really rosey" model is done, and looks fabulous with two choices of leads.....one black/white ribbon on solid black webbing suitable for every day, and the other in the matching rose print looking a bit more "stepping out on the town" classy.  Checked with my fabric resource and I can't get any more of the print which is a bummer because I really think this will be a big seller.
"Plum Blossom" is also refined and ready to go.  The two leash options were ok but Edwin made a suggestion to use an O ring to separate the black portion from the white, and didn't follow through.  I'm  thinking that I need to give him specs when developing samples,  just like every one else so that this doesn't happen again.  My gut feeling with the leashes is not to use the leather as the base and go with the webbing which is more supple. 
It's back to the drawing board on the heart and dot style, the feeling being that something is just not right. I still love the larger blob dot in black and white, and think the key is to make that the dominant print and use less of the heart.  Maybe as an insert or large pocket. 
I am bagging the idea of using the tangerine lining in the "Kashmir Paisley" and will look for 3 other options.  I've already located the box pleat grosgrain for the hem in great colors so I hope to match them to the lining which will also serve as the solid quilted bodice (maybe with tiny beads in the corners)  The theme "exotic India". The second choice is to use a thin stripe lining but that will take some more research.
The rain harnesses are still pending since the actual pattern needs adjustments.  It will be a bit more complex in that there will be seaming down the back to give it a more fitted shape, the purpose being so that it won't slip around like some other rain gear I've seen.  It will also be lined in cotton or in flannel. The fabric is all in including the pattern that I was told was sold out so I'm happy about that.  I'll pass the rain harnesses on to Igor once the patterns are complete.


Lacy developed another intestinal infection and I needed to take her to the vet.  $511.00 later, she bounced back within 24 hours after sleeping most of it.  I chose to leave her home for the "Tarrytown Third Friday Pet Parade" which was a bust anyway.  Next up, the Bark in the Park event sponsored by WABC Radio and the North Shore Animal league to take place on Saturday Jun 25.  Emily is coming down to help me since it is the very weekend that Jeff goes off to Canada to do a "Blue Sunshine" screening and lecture at the namesake theater in Toronto.  After a bit of negotiation I was able to get a booth for the cost of a donation of 4 prizes.  With radio spots (I haven't heard them yet) and between 2000 and 3000 attendees (so I'm told)  I really hope my efforts (and Em's) prove fruitful with this one
and I can put the sales toward my SuperZoo fund.  Father's day weekend kept me away from the drawing board and computer problems kept me struggling to fix them the week prior.  Cody came over and magically located all the "hidden" folders that I thought had disappeared into cyperspace.  Who knew files could inadvertantly hide themselves. 
Much work to do, harnesses to complete, and grandson to welcome into the world..........getting ahead of myself but hoping he'll get a move on and come sooner rather than later....for Erika's sake as well as mine.  I hate to see my little girl so uncomfortable.  Which brings up the question........how the hell am I going to be able to do this doula thing?..........