Monthly Archives: February 2013

Japanese Pattern Books – Part 1

Posted on February 28, 2013 by sanae

So, I have a lot of Japanese pattern books. A lot. Today, I thought it might be fun to show you my library of beloved kids’ pattern books (I also have a lot of pattern books for grown-ups…an intervention may … Continue reading →

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Sewing Inspiration

Posted on February 27, 2013 by sanae

  I get inspiration for the clothes I sew for K all over the place: my Pinterest boards are out of control, I look through my Japanese pattern books all the time, and I seem to get about a dozen … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Salad

Posted on February 26, 2013 by sanae

This past weekend I had a rare girl’s night out and had an opportunity to sample the amazing food at Poppy, where they serve all their meals in “thali” form. The word means “plate” in Hindi, and is a style … Continue reading →

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Monday Outfit: Red Knit Henley + Wool Suspender Skirt

Posted on February 25, 2013 by sanae

Good morning, friends! Did you watch the Oscars? I didn’t, though I was rooting for Lincoln, which happens to be the only nominated movie that I’ve seen this past year. In a former life, I actually got paid to create … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday + Bouquets for you

Posted on February 22, 2013 by sanae

Happy Friday! I know they’re silly, but I like writing haikus so they will be my little Friday ritual…you know how I cherish routines. I saw the white anemones at the grocery store (!) and they were so pretty I … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing

Posted on February 21, 2013 by sanae

I have a confession to make: I don’t love drawing. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy it a lot, it’s an integral part of who I am, and it’s something that’s been second nature to me all my life. A … Continue reading →

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Textile Design-ish

Posted on February 20, 2013 by sanae

Several people have recently asked if I’ve ever considered textile design, and the answer is of course a resounding ‘yes!’ – and then I remembered that I did have one illustration project several years ago that involved a little bit … Continue reading →

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Gluten-free Cupcake-Off

Posted on February 19, 2013 by sanae

For one of my friend’s birthday, I made some cupcakes this weekend. She recently overhauled her diet to eliminate gluten, soy, dairy and refined sugar and it was a cooking challenge I gladly took on. I’ve never tried gluten-free baking … Continue reading →

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Monday Outfit: Kokka Tunics + Half-leggings

Posted on February 18, 2013 by sanae

Good morning! How was your weekend? Yesterday, despite our lingering sniffles, we braved the rain and went to see the most adorable lion cubs at the zoo. The four cubs are only three months old, and I swear they purposely … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday + Sewing for my man haiku + Career Day

Posted on February 15, 2013 by sanae

Poor M rarely gets Any kind of sewing love Enter boxer shorts Alas they’re too small But at least was made with heart K likes to wear them ******************************************************************************* Happy Friday! I’ve had this Odyssea by Momo fabric for several … Continue reading →

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