Happy Friday! I've been pretty under the weather these past few days and I was surprised by how unfamiliar illness feels. The last time I was this sick was back in April, when my mom was visiting and unfortunately caught the flu and then passed it onto me. I'm all puffy everywhere and not the most lovely sight to behold. I had plans of showing you my many, many Linden sweatshirts today, but trust me, it's a public service that I'm not assaulting you with my mug and swollen bod. The flora ... Read more
Happy Friday + 2016 Advent Calendar
Happy Friday! We're 9 days deep into the Advent Calendar and as always, I went with the handmade option. I was tempted to simply use the faux leather fortune cookie version I made for Sewing Happiness: And though they're super cute and would have made this year's start of the holidays a snap, for reasons beyond rationality, I felt compelled to create something new. I don't know, using the already made fortune cookies seemed like cheating somehow. Maybe I'll be singing a different ... Read more
Happy Friday + Drop Top!
Happy Friday! Has it really been over four months since I posted something I made for myself?? Whoo-boy, it's been a long time. Well, I'm bursting at the seams to tell you all about the Drop Top by Madeit Patterns today -- I've already worn my Drop top multiple times and can't wait to make more. In fact, I've made two versions already and they've been lifesavers for Thanksgiving dinner and a book event. It's just the right blend of elevated casual with loads of ... Read more
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Hello! I'm wrapping up the week with this quick little post. I have much to be thankful for and as 2016 is coming to a close, I also have much to reflect upon. This has been what M and I are calling a "life-changing" year and I've had to relearn a lot of lessons...we're dealing with unexpected health issues in our family that I won't go into and it's been topsy turvy all around. Right now, at this very moment, however, we are all well. Thank YOU for continuing to visit my little space, as ... Read more
Petit a Petit Block Party: Tip Top
Had it been entirely up to me, this Tip Top dress would have been sewn in a sophisticated indigo linen with perhaps some Sashiko stitching along the sleeve edges. Or, I might have just simply copied Celina's version and made it out of buffalo checks. Those days when K was a pliable, acquiescing dress-up doll? GONE. There are two things that ensure K will wear something I make: It's made out of stretchy fabric It's tight (sigh, this does not bode well for upcoming teenage years) I ... Read more