Not a summer BurdaStyle issue goes by without a caftan. I got back stacks of old issues (I can’t get rid of them, I just can’t – all those great patterns! Possibilities!) from sewing friends, and lo, another two more…
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.…
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…
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…
Land’s End Canvas is giving away a gift card. Besides loving this line of casual chic basics, I really want that gift card! But a few things are on my love to have list even if I don’t get it.…
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 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
I really like this dress. I am sure I have a sewing pattern for something similar. BUT of course, I’m still nursing a toddler, and short of undressing, this dress won’t cut it, so I would have to make my…
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
Tonight I decided I’d get ready for bed early. I made a cotton nightgown (Elizabeth Lee Nursing Classics) when I was late pregnant with my son, have worn it at least once a week for the last 21 months! It’s…