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All ready to run errands

By on June 8, 2012

This was my Saturday morning garb.  Comfy knit top and jersey skirt to run to gymnastics, get gas, mail something and then back home to laze about the rest of the day.  A wonderful Saturday of not doing much.  We don’t have many of those days anymore and they are nice when we get them. […]

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Adding a little sparkle to my day

By on June 7, 2012

These shoes are a bit much, so when I tell you that I purchased them in Vegas I know you will not be shocked.   When I saw them in the window they just called to me.   The wedge heel is like a little piece of artwork and has some rhinestones in it, too. […]

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In the garden

By on June 6, 2012

It was a fine morning to sashay through the garden.  Too bad I had to go straight to work!  It would have been nice to just sit on the deck and enjoy a cup of coffee.  Instead I had to hurry up my two little ones and get them off to school. This is another […]

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Maxi skirt…my new favorite “casual wear” for summer

By on June 2, 2012

I am a big fan of skirts.  They are comfy to wear and you still look mildly dressed up in them.  I have lots and lots of skirts. That doesn’t mean I can’t make more, though does it?? No.  No it doesn’t. Over the last month I made several jersey and stretch poly skirts.  I […]

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Almost maxi dress

By on June 1, 2012

This is almost a maxi dress…because, well…it isn’t a dress.  I made the top and bottom separately on this so I can mix or match.  I won the fabric from an online message board and it traveled all the way from Germany to land in my little sewing room.  Hopefully, I treated it well. I […]

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Teacher gifts and getting ready for the CSA season

By on May 30, 2012

I found this tutorial and thought it would make a great teacher gift, so I got one made up. After making it, I realized I wanted something a bit more substantial.  I added handles to it, so you could actually carry it.  I added a simple tote and voila…teacher gifts!  They do look better in […]

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A little blue…waiting for summer to arrive

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After a brief foray into the 90’s on Sunday, we are back into the 60’s this week.  While I am not willing to put on tights, I find that my boots are still in full rotation.  This day I managed to wear nothing that I made myself, either.  Really!! It really is something of a […]

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Almost summer and that image in the mirror

By on May 26, 2012

I have committed a fashion faux pas, apparently.  White jeans before Memorial Day.  Is that even a current faux pas?  If people can wear pajama pants to the grocery store, you would think I could wear white jeans before Memorial Day. These jeans are another CAbi purchase.  When I got them, they were pretty snug, […]

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Maxi dress

By on May 17, 2012

I have been wanting one of those comfy knit maxi dresses, but most of the styles in the store don’t do anything for me.  I finally figured out a design that would be flattering AND comfy for me. I used two different jersey knit fabrics, a faux leather and lacework appliqué I bought at the […]

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Copying a designer swimsuit

By on May 12, 2012

Last year, I got a bit punchy after trying on swimsuits at the local retailers, so went to the overpriced department store.   I knew they would sock it to me, but I just wanted a swimsuit that would fit!  Is that so much to ask? Apparently, the question is cheap, but the suit is not.  I […]

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