TRUE BLUE

taking my time to get through the most recent T magazine, 

this tiny nod to redheads reminded me of our visit with my 

most favorite redhead and amazing friend while in Portland last month. 

We stopped by her gallery, Fourteen30 Contemporary, you should too.

HANGING ON - HANGING AROUND

getting excited for summer projects, tie dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander // attempting one last dress before my sewing machine goes in box, inspired by kids clothing week // joyful cooking, we made these raspberry macaroons, delicious // thank you Spring for bringing sunshine to our kitchen // not pictured but we just finished True Detective, so good and so completely terrifying

CATCHING UP

wiksten tank dress pattern, always perfect - 

seed and date truffles, thank you petite kitchen - 

a holiday to a sunny spot, away for 10 days with very scant internet

KIDS CLOTHES WEEK WRAP-UP

leopard harem pants - this pattern

I managed to get one more item made and did some thrifting for future sewing projects. My eyes were in fact bigger then my availability but there was a lot of healthily daydreaming in there. I guess I got really excited and forgot or was in denial that we are supposed to be packing up all our stuff. 

Well Ona got a really cute pair of pants out of the deal and the best part is that she likes them. Sometimes it doesn't go that way around here. Oh and requests for more of these.

KCW

kids clothing week

I am so exciting to be participating even if I am currently coming up short on finished products. I love the premise, one hour a day for a week. Although most weeks I am doing that anyway, the intentional community aspect has really changed the way I felt about the time and the pursue of a garment. It is so inspiring to see the work of all these talented makers 

The pattern I used is from the Etsy shop Too Sweet, here is the this pattern, it is the same one I used to make doll dress and the fabric was newly acquired here.

We'll see what else happens before the close on Tuesday. 

THE PERFECT HAT

THE BERET

While visiting my sister I was able to try on her whole winter collection and fell in love with this hat. It truly is perfect for me, soft a little stretchy, very chic. I can always use a little more chic in my life. Oh and it can home with me. Thanks sis!

She also has a great tumblr - check it out

photo courtesy of Frankie Faden