Today is the day. "I'm so nervous and excited, Mommy," K has been telling me every few hours for the last week. Third grade! Somehow, this seems major in a way even kindergarten wasn't. Time is stampeding away, and I am helpless and doddering in its wake. But the start of school brings with it the sensation of a fresh sojourn, renewed energy and extra time. I for one, could use all three. I made a dress. And last night I furiously worked on a cardigan she requested, because the weather's ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Galaxy Maxi
Good morning! My schedule got a little hijacked this weekend, when we ended up having an unplanned weekend getaway. One minute we're headed out for a day trip to Bainbridge Island to visit K's favorite aquatic center and the next thing I know, we're buying toothpaste and toothbrushes at a Rite Aid so we can spend the night at a nearby inn. "It's an adventure!!" my husband, the king of unplanned getaways, yee-hawed. It was non-stop excitement and included a fire alarm going off just as K and I ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! Lately, I've been making a concerted effort to make sure I do all of the things that I know put me in a good mood. Aimless painting is one of those things. I grab a piece of paper, and just paint whatever I see or am thinking about. I appear to think about clothes a lot. And flowers. I have to confess that I'm not loving the Mon-Wed-Fri blog schedule. It's throwing me off and I don't know why. I used to get a tingly, energized feeling every day as I pondered, "what will I ... Read more
Sewing for Me: FrankenIkat
Limitations. I've been mulling over the multi-faceted limitations I stumble upon daily. Alright, so that's kind of an overwrought statement, since I am sharing just a simple tank top today. But this was a simple tank top borne out of limitations. It looks like it was designed this way, right? Actually, yes, that cutout is part of the pattern and it's the reason I wanted to make it. I'm all about interesting back details. M tells me I have a nice back, and it's important to play up our ... Read more
Monday Outfit: A Little on the Wild Side
Good morning! I'm starting off the week with a myriad of bright colors -- something you don't often see here. Fun, no? This is the last batch of fabrics I received from sweet Frances, and what makes these extra special is that K was lucky enough to select them herself. Do you see a theme? Zebras and tigers (or cheetahs?) and giraffes, oh my! K is a huge fan of animals on her clothing. These two prints are from the Safari Moon collection and without hesitation, K pointed to the two-headed ... Read more