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- Monday Outfit: Pink-off (my version vs. k’s version)
- Happy Friday + Randomness
- Sewing Pattern Organization + Sencha
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- Monday Outfit: Belgian Style Guest Post
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Halloween Tattoos
For all of my Pinterest-ing and grand planning, I’ve been kind of a slacker in the Halloween department. Pumpkins: not carved. Candy: not purchased. Fancy Treats: not baked. Costume for K: totally dialed it in (cat ears purchased at a … Continue reading
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Halloween Yummies
As October 31st draws near, I have been thinking about making fancy Halloween treats for K, and here are some fun ideas I’ve been gathering…oh, so many choices! Trick-or-treat cookies by notmartha DIY mini caramel apples via Classic Play Black … Continue reading
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Recipe: Banana Bread with Mini Chocolate Chips
On Saturday night, after a fun Halloween party filled with dancing and costumed elementary school kids, I baked banana bread. It was pretty late, but I think all the sugar I consumed at the party gave me an unusual amount … Continue reading
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Happy Friday + Sashiko Sailor Collar Pullover + Lucky Skirt (Culotte)
Happy Friday! I am so smitten with this Sailor Collar Pullover embellished with sashiko stitches. I used silver embroidery floss for a little bling around the collar and pockets, and love the subtle glitz it gives the charcoal grey linen … Continue reading
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Animal Mask Doodles
A quiet day. A little doodling, a little sewing, a little volunteering (made endless amounts of die-cut letters at K’s school, which I found strangely satisfying). I have animal masks on the mind and am thinking of ways to … Continue reading
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Salmon Croquettes
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being Julia Child), I would rate myself somewhere between a 5 and a 6 when it comes to cooking. I’m a good recipe-follower, but I’m not too innovative in my culinary endeavors. … Continue reading
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Origami Doll Kimonos
Origami was a huge part of my childhood. I can still whip out a crane in one minute flat, and I used to fold paper boxes by the dozen. My favorite origami activity by far was making origami dolls, … Continue reading
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Handmade Pouches
Hello, hello! I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable weekend! Sometimes it’s nice to switch things up a bit and sew some quick and satisfying non-clothes projects. I made several pouches as birthday gifts for friends this weekend (two … Continue reading
Happy Friday + Boho Dolman Top
Happy Friday, friends! Here is the last of my KCWC creations from last week that I was finally able to get photographed. First, the fabric: a GORGEOUS embroidered delicate knit. I am in love with the colors. Second, the … Continue reading
Herringbone Jacket + Knickerbockers
It was early in the morning. We had ten minutes before we had to leave for school. K was very cranky and didn’t want to model for me (nor brush her hair, as you’ll see). I had to console myself … Continue reading