3.15.2012
Emma Pillsbury Inspiration
Ok friends,
Truth time.... who watches Glee? Miss Emma Pillsbury has the cutest freaking clothes! I know, there is even a blog devoted to What would Emma Pillsbury Wear. Proof enough that she is adorable. Well, late the other night, while catching up on some Glee goodness, I stumbled upon this little number.
Truth time.... who watches Glee? Miss Emma Pillsbury has the cutest freaking clothes! I know, there is even a blog devoted to What would Emma Pillsbury Wear. Proof enough that she is adorable. Well, late the other night, while catching up on some Glee goodness, I stumbled upon this little number.
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I couldn't find a good picture of the entire dress, but if you haven't seen it you'll have to take my word for it. I'm pretty sure that you could use the peony pattern as a base, change the neckline, add a peter pan collar. Throw in a box pleat like from the sorbetto, add some ruffles, some pearls, make a full skirt and add a belt from the same fabric. A-dor-able! I'm seeing this in my future.
3.11.2012
Sunday Style: Outdoor Style
Hello Friends!
I am getting ready to go on a vacation! I'm so excited, the boyfriend and I are going to go galavant around california; some theme parks, some beaches, a little yosemite action. So in preparation for getting some outdoor time, I thought I'd make this style set for you. I have a few posts planned so that my blog won't be completely dead while I'm gone.
Hope you all are having a lovely weekend!
xo
3.07.2012
Because I Truly Feel It is Important
Hey friends.
I am going to break from my usual sewing hype to post something that I feel is important. Some may be critics and say this is not appropriate to share on my 'sewing' blog, but I figure, this is my personal blog that I chose to focus mainly on sewing; and today I am choosing to share something that I feel is important.
This video was put out by Invisible Children, an incorporation that I have been following and supporting for quite a few years now. They started as a couple of kids that went to Uganda, saw the child soldiers and decided they could do something to stop it. This idea is huge, and everyone can help. This year, 2012, they are really trying to push a huge change. I know that I have some readers in the US, and I also know i have some readers in the UK. This applies to everyone, so please, if you feel impressed, watch the video and just see what you think. If you are not interested in watching, that is fine. I hope I won't lose some friends through posting this, but I feel it is definitely worth that risk.
The video is about 25 minutes long, but worth the watch. Thank-you all for understanding and I hope that this video moves you to at least think about the world around you and how you can make a difference, no matter how small.
KONY 2012 from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.
*Update 3.7.12*
I want to state, that by posting this video, I'm not asking or suggesting that you donate money to this cause, that is a very personal decision. I feel they are bringing the story of Ugandan children to light when a lot of people were unaware of what was going on. But I also feel that they are taking a very simplistic view. I'm reading more and more about it, from sources other than Invisible Children; I just felt that this was a good starting place if anyone was interested.
I am going to break from my usual sewing hype to post something that I feel is important. Some may be critics and say this is not appropriate to share on my 'sewing' blog, but I figure, this is my personal blog that I chose to focus mainly on sewing; and today I am choosing to share something that I feel is important.
This video was put out by Invisible Children, an incorporation that I have been following and supporting for quite a few years now. They started as a couple of kids that went to Uganda, saw the child soldiers and decided they could do something to stop it. This idea is huge, and everyone can help. This year, 2012, they are really trying to push a huge change. I know that I have some readers in the US, and I also know i have some readers in the UK. This applies to everyone, so please, if you feel impressed, watch the video and just see what you think. If you are not interested in watching, that is fine. I hope I won't lose some friends through posting this, but I feel it is definitely worth that risk.
The video is about 25 minutes long, but worth the watch. Thank-you all for understanding and I hope that this video moves you to at least think about the world around you and how you can make a difference, no matter how small.
KONY 2012 from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.
*Update 3.7.12*
I want to state, that by posting this video, I'm not asking or suggesting that you donate money to this cause, that is a very personal decision. I feel they are bringing the story of Ugandan children to light when a lot of people were unaware of what was going on. But I also feel that they are taking a very simplistic view. I'm reading more and more about it, from sources other than Invisible Children; I just felt that this was a good starting place if anyone was interested.
My Closet: Plum Peacoat
Hello friends!
So there you have it! My favorite peacoat, and a few little glimpses of my home :)
So, remember back a ways, when I was telling you about some of my favorite pieces from my own wardrobe, a la Colette Sewing Handbook? I told you about my Hunting Skirt and my Bikes & Top Hats Sorbetto. Well, next up, my favorite Plum Peacoat from Macy's.
I first saw this coat in the Macy's window while strolling down Main St. one early fall afternoon two years ago. I drooled. And then I drooled some more. Then I took my roommate to see the coat in the window. Then I showed the boyfriend. Then I gushed about it some more to my roommate. Then my roommate dragged me into the store, made me try it on, and then made me buy it. True story.
As I mentioned in my last post, the boyfriend (he's so great!) he generously helped me take some photos around town while we were on a nice little saturday afternoon walking date. So, while I show you pictures of the coat, I thought I'd show you a few fun pictures from around my adorable little town. You don't mind, do you?
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| Plum awesome! |
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| Ok, how fantastic are those buttons?! |
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| A 'bikes & top hats' underneath for good measure! |
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| The boyfriend (who oh so wonderfully took these photos for me!) |
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| So hard to get a non-blurry photo when no one is behind the camera! |
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| My favorite part of this coat is the second hem! I love how the coat ends, and then 'surprise!' there is another bottom waiting to peek out! (Oh, and I'm standing in front of one of the winery tasting rooms) |
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| Our great little candy shop, Brights! |
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| More candy |
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| Gigantic lolli! |
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| The local record store |
So there you have it! My favorite peacoat, and a few little glimpses of my home :)
3.05.2012
One Week, One Pattern!
Guess what?! Another fun group to join in on! This genius idea was put into motion by Tilly and you can find all the details here! I am trying to decide if I can actually make this date or not, and also trying to decide on which pattern I will use.
Have you joined this sew-venture? What pattern are you going to use? I want to hear about it? Are you worried that you won't be able to make enough in time? Or do you already have several made in your closet? Hmm...
Sunday Style: Satsuma
P.S. I haven't died. I'm trying to actually get some sewing done, and I'm also working on getting some photos for you that are half decent :) They boyfriend is helping me!
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