Category Sew Paradise

Pinterest is rooted in inspiration

I’ve seen a fair number of posts that question whether Pinterest is making us hyper competitive and fueling the wanties even more than mass media has been doing for decades. I’m an avid Pinterest user. But I also have two…

Recapturing magic

Tonight, the sun was out again, in a cloudless blue sky as the sun set. The beach (we face an eastern shore here, so the sun sets behind the trees) was still sunlit. I took my two children, five and…

What’s body confidence?

I have a five year old and yesterday after a pool party with friends she asked me why I wanted to lose weight. I said that I did not, but that I had some fat around my middle that I…

Roasted Provençale chicken salad

I concocted this the other night after roasting chicken breasts and red pepper slices. 1 package (about 1-2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts) 1 red pepper, julienne-sliced Marinate boneless skinless breasts in olive oil and Provençale or Herbs de Provence spices.…

Maxi (mum) summer

I have a maxi swim coverup from my mom. She got it in Hawaii on her honeymoon  with my dad in 1974. She also brought me (then almost 5) a bikini and coverup dress that my DD is wearing (she’s…

Vintage Hanky or Scarf top – DIY

I made this vintage hanky top about 10 years ago, after a friend gave me a pile of them her grandmother had collected. You’ll need 9 hankies or small square scarves, two buttons and thread to complete this project. Select…

A single moment for myself

Today, after doing the dishes, with my family out walking the dog (who is old, and thus moves slowly at best), I stood in the yard. We had the stereo cranked up. A song I hadn’t heard before was on…

The colors of summer

When I was younger, I loved receiving the JCrew catalog. Well, I still do, only now I like to get it online myself, so I’m not tempted when a paper one comes in the mail all the time. And, also,…

Beach luxury

I am sitting in the sand in wide leg sandwashed silk pants and a classic striped french tee. This mix of luxury and casual is lush. I feel beautiful. I’m never sure if I look beautiful – my eyes are…