Author Archives: sanae

About sanae

Seattle-based children's and fashion illustrator.

Happy Friday + Randomness

Posted on May 24, 2013 by sanae

“Pattern – Pink” in watercolor and gouache Happy Friday! If you’ve been around here for awhile, these things are abundantly clear: 1. I sew all the time 2. I write all the time 3. I go to Trader Joe’s all … Continue reading →

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Sewing for Me: Navy Geometric Pattern Wrap Top

Posted on May 23, 2013 by sanae

Well, friends, I’m afraid this wasn’t a rip-roaring success. Sewing for myself is turning out to be pretty challenging, and this was item number two that I attempted this week. The first was a stripey tee (again) that was strikingly … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil Cake

Posted on May 22, 2013 by sanae

After making the pseudo-healthy chocolate chip cookies, I’ve been wondering what to do with the leftover almond flour. Then I saw this recipe via Cup of Jo, and I had my answer. I’d never tried olive oil cake before, have … Continue reading →

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Maritime Outfit (E & E Bubble Shorts Part Deux)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by sanae

I had so much fun sewing up this combo! My favorite elements are included in pretty much every garment. By now you know that I’m a sucker for anything stripey, I adore linen (both the shorts and yellow top are … Continue reading →

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Monday Outfit: Faux Rompers

Posted on May 20, 2013 by sanae

Good morning! How was your weekend? I clocked in some quality family time and friends time (swimming! kiddie and grown-up playdates!), and now I’m ready to take on the week. Rompers. Let’s talk rompers for a minute. I love the … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday + Randomness

Posted on May 17, 2013 by sanae

Happy Friday! I’ve been working on some papercuts for a friend, and this one is my favorite of all the ones I’ve made to date. Two down, one more to go. ******************************************************************************* K and I have been having some conversations … Continue reading →

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Sewing for Me: M6241 pink + grey stripes

Posted on May 16, 2013 by sanae

  Thank you so much for the comments and emails and gentle empathy yesterday – I’m so very very grateful. After all that build-up, I feel like today’s post might be a letdown with the underwhelming garment, but I’m easing into … Continue reading →

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Body Image

Posted on May 15, 2013 by sanae

So last week I accidentally hit ‘publish’ on a post that I was nervous about. It’s the one that follows, and it was very hard for me to write and was mortifying when I hit the wrong button before I … Continue reading →

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Parmesan Garlic Quinoa

Posted on May 14, 2013 by sanae

I’ve noticed that more and more lately, I like to pin unconventional dishes to my “Yummies” board. I see cauliflower tortillas and my interest is piqued. Or pasta with burrata and kale-roasted garlic sauce – I have no idea what … Continue reading →

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Monday Outfit: Pink-off (my version vs. k’s version)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by sanae

Good morning! I had such a great Mother’s Day, how was yours? K and M made me breakfast and I got about two thousand cards from K. It was fabulous. So for this week’s outfit(s), I changed things up a … Continue reading →

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