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 of extra energy. I have one of those rather un-stylish yet very handy digital alarm clocks that automatically updates to the current time in the event the cord gets accidentally unplugged. You'd be surprised at how often that happens. However, for reasons beyond my ... Read more
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 top. The pattern is from the tried-and-true book (I am going to make every single pattern!). I really took my time with this pullover and I'm really proud of it. I am gaga over everything, but the angled pockets and leather buttons are high up on the list of ... Read more
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 incorporate fabric in a different way...perhaps I'll have something to show you next week. Exciting news: an art show for January 2013 is in the works, for which I'll share details as it gets closer. Fun fun fun. Busy busy busy. ... Read more
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. But these salmon croquettes are entirely of my own creation, and they are scrumptious, if I do say so myself. It is essentially un-mess-up-able and my finicky daughter who hates any food containing fish devours these. It helps that they are full of buttery mashed potatoes and are fried up in ... Read more
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, though. They typically look like this (the tutorial here is also nice), but I actually liked making just the kimono. I would try all sorts of pattern combinations, which could keep me entertained for hours. These make great bookmarks as well! I am starting to think about holiday gifts and a ... Read more