paradise

paradise

I'm Ann. I've been sewing since I was 9. My first project was a denim wrap skirt. Thrifting is a way of life for me - both eco-chic and financially savvy.

A few new pieces of fabric

One of my favorite fabric stores is closing. Fabric Gallery in a small town east of here (Williamston, MI) is closing as the owner is retiring. She always has some great stuff, and today’s grand closing sale was no exception.…

Yacht club wedding – maxi dress

I’ve been trying to figure out what to wear to a summer wedding up north in Michigan, at a yacht club. My youngest brother’s wedding, no less, so I can’t be a slouch and grab whatever nice dress might be…

Spring sewing

I sketched out several spring sewing projects this winter. And then the spring issues of BurdaStyle arrived, shooting holes in my previous plans – in a good way! a maxi dress (white, to be dyed) that is half done from…

Spring fling with Landsend canvas

  Spring fling with Landsend canvas by asiegle featuring a seersucker blazer Seersucker blazer pinterest.com Bootcut jeans pinterest.com Lands’ End wedge sandals pinterest.com Canvas tote bag pinterest.com Printed silk scarve pinterest.com Women’s Patterned Pintuck Shell pinterest.com

Lands’ End Canvas Spring Fling

Lands’ End Canvas Spring Fling by asiegle featuring printed silk scarves Women’s Reverse Jersey Striped Sweater Dress$100 – canvas.landsend.com Women’s Casual Shoes, Sandals & Boots | Lands’ End Canvas$65 – canvas.landsend.com Women’s Heritage Jean Jacket from Lands’ End Canvas$60 – canvas.landsend.com

Spring fling

Spring fling by asiegle featuring oversized totes ASOS cotton tank top$29 – asos.com Free People linen pants$90 – zappos.com Mar Y Sol oversized tote$95 – bloomingdales.com Mango bracelet£5.99 – mango.com Revlon eye makeup€15 – placedestendances.com A2 by Aerosoles Womens Rose Plush Wedge Sandals | Meijer.com$56 – meijer.com