September 2014

Woah - I am overdue on my monthly recap. I just can't believe that September is gone. We are in the heart of fall now - the best time of the year (followed by the other best time of the year ;)).

In September we relaxed up north, saw an amazing concert, had the first big post on MadasCozyGifts, celebrated friends' birthdays, engagements & exciting baby news, cheered on the Johnnies, Vikings, Gophers & Irish and enjoyed the fall. Here is our month in photos. enjoy.

selfies with some pretty cool dudes. 

the head & the heart

andrea joy mee & myself pre-gamming for john/tom.

my favorite person & i

SHAMELESS SHOP PLUG ALERT:

Oh, and go ahead and click SHOP at the top of my page. Add a scarf or two to your shopping bag. Or, heck.. request something custom! Enter LOVEFALL as a coupon code at checkout and recieve 15% off. The greatest season of all is right around the corner. Stock up now!

Make it a good one, kids.

#mcg

big things are happening in my Etsy world; the first photo shoot!! it went great - mainly because i had great models! i am so excited to finally have my work all showcased online and not sitting in a pile in the corner.

here are some highlights from the photo shoot. to see more, head on over to madascozygifts on etsy and check it out!







[caption id="attachment_1585" align="aligncenter" width="630"] my beautiful models[/caption]













All scarves shown are available and customizable! So, send me a message and I can make one in your favorite colors, team colors.. anything!

And, coming soon: crochet headbands!!! Stay tuned for more!


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wknd

Hey, it's Friday! This weekend I'm getting back to what I do best - tailgating + watching football. It's the home opener for the St. John's Johnnies and I'm headed to 'ol Collegeville, MN to cheer on little brother and step-brother. I'm ready for the smell of grilling, prentending like I know how to throw a football, good times and cold drinks.
#wideleft

August 2014

Oh, hey. The montly 'where did that month go' post is here. August is gone. Time for FALL: chai, changing leaves, FOOTBALL, scarves.. the list goes on and on.

AUGUST.

Nicole's Briday Shower: My cousin Nicole is getting married at the end of November and I helped plan! I love planning showers. It was such a fun day with family! Can't wait for the wedding! #chiefsbigday

 

#chiefsbigday

kiley & i

We had weekends away, selfies with the pup, lots of summer time beer and yard games, birthday & engagement celebrations.. the list goes on.

And now.. the fall.

My Side Business

For the past few winters I have crocheted scarves for anyone and everyone - babies, sports fans, friends, strangers, etc. I love doing it! On a nice fall (and bitterly cold winter) afternoon I curl up with a good glass of red wine and the news or trashy television and crochet away. The orders have started piling in already for Fall/Winter 2014. That said...   I'm excited to present my new logo and color swatches:













Shameless Plug Alert:  Want to place an order? Email me directly [amanda dot mahal at gmail dot com] or check out my Etsy page.

Make it a good one.

Happiness

As I was blowdrying my hair this morning I needed a little inspiration for my day and week - it is humpday afterall. I found this little gem. The sun was shining, weather is perfect and I had coffee brewing. Life hasn't always gone my way and it won't always in the future - but I am in charge of my happiness. So, it's time to buck up and smile.

July 2014

Well, my one blog post every 8 months is occurring NOW. To be fair, I have been updating our other baby blog kind of frequently, but nothing since 'the hiatus'.

(note: you can access the operation:baby posts on the right-hand column).

July 2014 has been loads of fun; cabins, outings with buds, a lot of time enjoying our truncated summer - due to the polar vortex, of course. Instead of rambling, I will update in photos and vow to keep this a little more current. Until then. xo, A