So, I hosted our monthly book club this month, and chose Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen for us to read. Ok, so the gorgeous cover of this copy might have been a factor...but can you blame me? helloooo pretty lady. I had mixed feelings about the book-it was good and I enjoyed the story, but parts of it were extremely hard for me to get through … [Read more...]
Saressa Designs giveaway!
February 24, 2012 By 158 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** Hey everyone! I've got a great giveaway for you today, from Saressa Designs-she makes some adorable wire wrapped jewelry, plus other classy designs. You saw a few of her necklaces in my post yesterday, and here's your chance to get your hands on something of your own from her shop! Here are … [Read more...]
outfit a day
February 23, 2012 By 8 Comments
Weird smirky face says hello. Tank: Downeast-$5 Top: thrifted-$4 Jeans: Ross-$12 Scarf: made by me-$3 Ring: vintage, Etsy-$ 9 Shoes: Payless-$12 Total: $45 Tank: Downeast-$10 Top: Boden, thrifted-$2 Cardi: Walmart? ages ago...$6 I think? Jeans: Ross-$12 Shoes: Old Navy-$10 Belt: Forever 21-$7 Paperclip … [Read more...]
shelves are good.
February 22, 2012 By 21 Comments
My sewing room has been needing more storage. badly. Things were leaking onto the floors and I kept tripping over piles of fabric....which isn't always a bad thing, but in this case it was. So I grabbed my bestie and her kiddo and we headed up to Ikea. (which is a whole different meltdown story, but I'll spare you)I bought two cheapo Kilby … [Read more...]
mustard yellow circle skirt
February 21, 2012 By 12 Comments
Back around Christmas time (in between Christmas and New Years) we were all sick with the flu. :( This is the one thing I was able to sew that week, and only because it was SO easy. I used Dana's tutorial, which is great. I've used it before, but only for the girls. I love how it drapes! I think it was a rayon knit from Fabric.com, but I can't … [Read more...]
thrifty!
February 20, 2012 By 18 Comments
So...Rory was gone all Saturday morning (helping our friends move) and afternoon (at a basketball game with his family), so I was pretty darn desperate to get out of the house with the girls by the time night fell. We went to our my favorite taqueria (they ate like two bites of their quesadilla...crazies) and afterward I was still desperate to stay … [Read more...]
Create Kids Couture pattern review and giveaway!
February 17, 2012 By 216 Comments
*****This giveaway is now closed! See the winner below. ***** Hey guys, I've got a cute pattern review and giveaway for you today! I made this little dress for Charlotte and it came together pretty quickly! Meaning I started and finished it in about 2 hours. Not bad considering the gathering. (man, I need me a ruffle foot for my machine) This … [Read more...]
DIY sugar body scrub
February 16, 2012 By 25 Comments
You saw in my Valentine's Day playdate post that I whipped up some "sugar mama" body scrub for my fellow playdate mamas-and when I say "whipped up", I mean it! The scrub was so easy and quick to put together...I actually started it and finished making it 10 minutes before I was supposed to pick my girls up from Grandma's house. I researched a … [Read more...]
Mockingjay tee
February 15, 2012 By 38 Comments
My sister and I have been planning to make these Mockingjay tees for when the first movie comes out NEXT MONTH! Can you tell I'm excited. *hyperventilates into a paper bag*If you haven't read the Hunger Games series, you probably live under a rock. And if you do, kudos to you for figuring out the internet under that rock. ;) just kiddin'.But … [Read more...]
the Coraline dress
February 14, 2012 By 52 Comments
One of my favorite things about sewing is attempting to recreate clothing I see online or in stores. There is so much inspiration out there! So when I pinned this adorable dress, I knew it wouldn't be long before I made one! The feminine ruffles are adorable. This one's named after my adorable niece Coraline! :) Sadie refused to take it off … [Read more...]