I am so excited to introduce the Olivia top and dress pattern for girls! This frock features and adorable button up empire waist style bodice, with sleeves in three variations: sleeveless, short, and elbow length. The gathered skirt is comfortable and breezy, and the fit is meant to be loose and flowing-it's all about comfort! Cinch it in with a … [Read more...]
recipe: chocolate and peanut butter brownies
September 22, 2013 By 5 Comments
So, Rory doesn't really text. Ever. If I text him I get no response or maybe a one word answer. I know what you're thinking...what the heck does texting have to do with chocolate peanut butter brownies? Well let me tell you. I got a text from Rory with a link to this recipe. Nothing else. I'ma like "you want me to make these?" and hesa like … [Read more...]
bento round up #8
September 20, 2013 By 9 Comments
Are you guys enjoying these bento lunch round ups? I personally love seeing them all in one place...there's just something about colorful food in cute lunch boxes that makes me happy and wishing I was still a kid! I asked Sadie if any other kids have bentos in her class, she said a few of them have lunchboxes like hers but no picks. "NO PICKS mom, … [Read more...]
fort firefly roller skate dress
September 18, 2013 By 23 Comments
I am on a bit of a Roller Skate dress/top kick binge lately. I've got yet another one cut out for Ava on my sewing table RIGHT NOW. I just can't help myself...it's easy, fairly quick, adorable, and great for using up ye ol' fabric stash since it's easy to make reversible. I'm doing my best to deplete the stash but it keeps growing back! har … [Read more...]
Sewing for Kindergarten-Hopscotch skirt & shirt
September 16, 2013 By 14 Comments
I sew for my kids pretty much year round, so pretty much: constantly. We all know this by now, hm? But it's especially exciting to be making some new back-to-school clothes for my little Kindergartener! Sadie is LOVING school so far and she loves wearing her new school clothes, mixed with momma made, of course. (or else...*stern face*) She is … [Read more...]
Giveaway: $50 to The Ribbon Retreat!
September 13, 2013 By 6 Comments
I'm soo excited to be hosting this giveaway today! If you haven't heard of The Ribbon Retreat yet, well...get clicking on over, because it is awesome. With a capital AWE. Not only do they have what seems like a bajeellion kinds of ribbon, they have TONS of fabric, notions, supplies, and patterns. That's just scraping the surface, too. They have … [Read more...]
feather and herringbone roller skate top
September 11, 2013 By 30 Comments
So, school picture day was yesterday and I got an itch to sew up something special for Sadie to wear the night before. I hoped she would like it-there's no telling these days...but I sealed the deal by picking out some feather fabric to work with.Sadie has a growing feather collection (she's so hip, right?) that started after she got a turkey … [Read more...]
Bento boxes round seven
September 9, 2013 By 8 Comments
So now that Sadie is in kindergarten (which she loves!)...I've become an official school-lunch bento maker, which I love! I don't have much time for creativity, but I love to see other people's ideas for bento foods, so I thought I'd post these anyways! Follow me on Instagram for more! This one I packed in a Rubbermaid Lunch Blox. (alphabet … [Read more...]
my sister’s coral, grey, and yellow wedding
September 6, 2013 By 17 Comments
So, my second littlest sister got married a few weeks ago. eeshk! So happy for her and her new hubby. In unrelated news: I feel old. It was a family affair, capturing this wedding. My uncle was the main photographer, my dad did the videography, and I wandered around taking pics until they told me to move. Well, ok really I was in charge of … [Read more...]
pretty easy baby blanket
September 3, 2013 By 10 Comments
My sister in law Stephanie is expecting a baby girl this next month-and mentioned the other week that she hadn't had the energy to do any sewing or crafting, but really wanted to....I can totally relate to that last month of pregnancy energy lull-blerg. And even though they have lots of girl stuff from their older daughter, every new baby needs … [Read more...]