"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 the time Yesterday, I was at TJ's as usual, and as usual, I struck up a conversation with the clerk, a compact, sun-tanned and energetic man I would put in his fifties. Maybe it's because I spend a lot of time alone, but I constantly find myself in deep conversations with shop clerks ... Read more
Archives for May 2013
Sewing for Me: Navy Geometric Pattern Wrap Top
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 similar to the one I made for K here in style, but for some reason, the larger size resulted in all sorts of mishaps and wasn't salvageable. So then I thought I would try this simple wrap top. The fabric has a wonderful drape and was a dream to sew. It's from ... Read more
Olive Oil Cake
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 you? It's very interesting. I used meyer lemons as suggested and even with half a cup of the juice, the taste is very subtle - complex, even. I think I may have used an olive oil that wasn't mild enough though. When I took the first bite, I paused, thinking "whoa, ... Read more
Maritime Outfit (E & E Bubble Shorts Part Deux)
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 made out of exquisite 100% linen), and how can anyone not love fabric with anchors?? First, the shorts and sunny top. I am in love with Heidi's pattern. I made one version of the shorts here, but what I really wanted was to try this version with the buttons. Her instructions are so ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Faux Rompers
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 idea of it, and think they are beyond adorable and so nostalgic. It seems like it would be so convenient as an all-in-one outfit like a dress, but the reality is that K would plop the whole thing down onto the floor of some grotesque public bathroom (because doesn't ... Read more