Hey folks! We have another amazing guest blogger for you! I met Corey a loong time ago (and by met, I mean, found her lovely blog), and ever since have been so impressed and inspired by her! Take it away, Corey! :D First and foremost, I would like to say that I am beyond thrilled to be guest posting for Jessica this morning and secondly I would … [Read more...]
liberty dress
June 24, 2010 By 18 Comments
I spotted some Liberty of London scarves at Target on clearance for $3.74 the other day-er-week, now, and grabbed a couple. They're huge scarves, and look like they're about a yard of fabric each, sah-weet! This little dress only used up half of one scarf. Just a quick peasant dress, with elastified (that's a word) waistband...love it! also love … [Read more...]
Pickup Some Creativity Guest Post!
June 23, 2010 By 6 Comments
I've asked some awesome ladies to do some guest posts in the next few weeks, and here is the first! I'll let her introduce herself!Hello there.My name is Chris. I'm the crazy lady behind Pickup Some Creativity. I write about my adventures in parenthood, teaching creativity to my kids, and share a bit of my own creativity too. I love to teach. … [Read more...]
i’m in love…
June 22, 2010 By 23 Comments
...with my serger.yeah.....and my daughters, hubby, yada yada.but seriously.two skirts in 30 (ish) minutes flat? love love love it! I added the ish to the time frame because a few times I had to go re-swaddle Charlotte. that girl is a Houdini!anyways, what do you think of my first serger project? of course, something matching for the girls! I've … [Read more...]
currently…
June 21, 2010 By 8 Comments
...enjoying my TWO (!) girls and having Rory at home. He's been such an enormous help...doing dishes, cleaning up, changing diapers, entertaining Sadie. What an awesome Dad/hubby he is. Just had to gush for a little bit....getting used to our new normal....feeling pretty good about our new normal. (right now at least!)...loving on this cute face. … [Read more...]
to Rory
June 20, 2010 By 4 Comments
Happy Father's Day! To Daddy,Thanks for everything you do for me. Thanks for the blubbas, tickle wars, candy and ice cream when Mommy's not looking, toys, working so hard so Mommy can stay home with me and sister, my tunnel, hugs, kisses, snuggles, reading me books, and watching Finding Nemo with me about a million times. I love you Daddy!Love, … [Read more...]
father’s day cards
June 19, 2010 By 8 Comments
Sorry to the Dads that will be receiving these cards, for spoiling the surprise of your Father's Day card by posting it on my blog. (although I don't know that they will even read this)I know you spend the year in anticipation of getting an awesome card from me, so I hope I haven't let you down too much.;)I used this tutorial for the cards, it was … [Read more...]
made from scratch
June 19, 2010 By 51 Comments
Here's a little project I've been working on for the past nine months... Charlotte N June 17th, 2010 8 lbs 3 oz 20 inches So, yeah. The baby is here! Early to boot too. ;) Here's the story...mostly so I can remember it. I woke up Wednesday morning...er...leaking. All day I wondered if it was my water that had broken. So I called the … [Read more...]
another ruffly dress!
June 16, 2010 By 9 Comments
sheesh, Jess. Stop it with the elasticy ruffly dresses, you're saying. No way, I'm saying. They're too fun!I did it a little differently than my previous ruffle dresses, following this tutorial for the straps and flower-poof-accessory-thingy, which I love! (that IS the official name, I believe)So simple. Forgive the wrinkles, I photographed this … [Read more...]
book o’ patterns
June 15, 2010 By 10 Comments
You may remember the soft color book I made Sadie for Christmas last year? That was one of my favorite projects to do! Sadie is just now enjoying it though. Over the past few months she's gotten the hang of her colors, so she loves looking at it and shouting out the names. (and I mean SHOUTING. That girl loves her yellow.) The other day I got an … [Read more...]