It’s spring!
Spring means it's time to bring out the warm-weather outfits... ...time to enjoy the re-emergence of my potted plants (Yay! :))... ...and time to take tons of photographs. Continue reading →
View ArticleRecent adventures in thriftiness
I just wanted to share a few of my favorite, recent finds...Vintage Lounge Chairs...Free Sewing Patterns...Free Bushel Basket...Estate Sale Sewing Goodies...Vintage spice cabinet... Continue reading →
View ArticleThrough My Lens
I thought I'd share what I do when I'm not working, cooking, gardening or sewing. Yep, it's official, I've picked up another hobby: photography. Here are a few shots from this weekend. Continue reading →
View ArticleEnjoying an open-air house
So, we're thinking about having an open-air concept house...OK. Not really. But we've been enjoying it while working on putting in our new sliding glass door... Continue reading →
View ArticleTo the dump and back again, and again, and again
I haven't posted an update about our home renovation in a LONG time, but Alex and I have been working on the house quite a but lately. We've been doing lots of demolition, and we're getting very...
View ArticleLooking Forward to 2013
Can you believe it's 2013? 2012 went by so fast. I was going to jump on the sewing blogger bandwagon and post a recap of my 2012 projects, but I figured if anyone is interested they can just look...
View ArticleFloral Pintuck Yoke Knit Shirt
I've been working on getting more me-made casual tops into my wardrobe in preparation for Me-Made-May. So, I finished this fun and comfy top this weekend. I'm happy to report that I'm really making...
View ArticleHouse Renovation Progress: Mid-2013 Update
I finally got up the strength of will to draft a renovation update. I must give you fair warning: this will be a LONG post because it has been over half a year since I've done a renovation update....
View ArticleTurquoise Blue Coffee Table & Lace Accent Lamp
Today, I want to share one of my favorite pieces of furniture that brightens up our living room. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of painted furniture. But, I really wanted at least one piece of colored...
View ArticleReinvigorated Kitchen Chalkboard Decor
So, by now you have figured out that shades of turquoise and aqua are like a drug to me. Yes, I definitely have a problem. And yes, when observing my color addiction, people have been known to...
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