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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Made By Moi

A new little something to add to the wardrobe made by moi:



I can't take all the credit for this shirt... I was inspired by J.Crew, and needed something to compliment my favorite Stella and Dot necklace. The plain slubby knit v-neck tee is from Old Navy. I added the pleated ruffle neckline. Lots and lots of folding, but it was a fun activity and a great use for the sewing machine.



Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Liberty of London



I love Liberty prints. So ofcourse I'm excited to see it at Target!!! And they are releasing the line right around my birthday (great use for a target giftcard... hint hint!). Can't wait!




Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Lovely

{well this is quite lovely}


Found here


Weekday Lunch

I was looking through some old posts and rediscovered The Party Dress. This lunch menu and the kitchen book look scrumptious! I'll make the meal if you provide the lovely kitchen for cooking!


Found
here.



Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Sunday Sewing Project

Because its so cold outside (and due to all these repeat snowstorms), I have had more time to sew on the weekends. I love how relaxing it is to sit down with a project and think it through. Two weekends ago I made a slipcover. This past weekend I took it easy on the sewing and made two zebra pillows. Before packing the sewing machine up for the weekend though, I threw together some ruffles for a tank I bought at Target.

The results were not exactly what I expected...



I love the front, but the ruffles are very thick and scoop too low on the back so I can't wear it with any cardigans. Unless ofcourse, I choose to look like the Hunchback of Notre Dame. I think I"ll pass though.

This will have to wait until its truely spring and I can wear it without cardigans. In the meantime, I'm searching for tanks with higher backs so I can do the ruffle look right now!




A gift from Africa

My friend Andriana brought these lovely serving spoons back from her recent visit to Kenya. I'm so happy to have received them! They are beautiful accessories and work well with my bamboo wood salad bowl. My favorite details are the smoothness of the wood and the lovely contrast of the bone handles to the wood. Growing up, I always admired my Mom's pieces in our home from her travels to Africa. Now I have begun my very own collection. Thanks so much Andriana! I can't wait to use them!






Valentines Day

Sweets from my sweet on Valentines Day! He knows I LOVE petit fours and picked up a dozen for me. They were delicious!