I posted recently about slouchy knit hats, and I finally finished knitting mine during a couple episodes of Downton Abbey. It turned out exactly as I’d hoped, which I’m kind of surprised by considering that I combined patterns and sort of winged it at the end. Unfortunately that means that I don’t have a pattern […]
Sunday Style: Imaginary Outfit
Ruche striped sweater, $42.99 | J.Crew belt, $59.90 | J.Crew skirt, $79.99 | ASOS hat, $37.04 | J.Crew tights, $22.50 | Rachel Comey boots, $395
Outfit Post: Old + New
Though I’ve been cleaning out my closet lately and adding some new items, I’m still holding onto some old favorites, like this Forever 21 cardigan. I know that store has a terrible reputation for making shoddy clothing that falls apart after the first wash, but I bought this cardigan at a thrift store several years […]
5 Goals for 2014
I guess I’m a day or two late with this post, so maybe working on my punctuality should be one of my goals. But I was totally ignoring the New Year’s resolution cliché until I was confronted with some thoughtful posts about the subject, and decided that maybe it would be a good idea after […]
Favorite Projects of 2013
It’s New Year’s Eve, which is the perfect time for a round-up of my favorite posts and projects on the blog this year. Over the years I’ve realized that one of my favorite things is trying out new skills and techniques, and I definitely got to do that with some of these projects. From mixing […]
Outfit Post: Graphic Stripes
This Christmas certainly was lovely and relaxing for me, and I hope you all can say the same! I took a few days off from blogging to enjoy time with friends and family, but I’m back to share one of my favorite outfits lately. It’s accessorized with two lovely Christmas presents from my sweet husband: […]
Book Review: The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes A Day
Bread is one of those things that can seem super intimidating if you’ve never made it before. It does seem like there has to be some magic involved to turn flour, water, yeast, and salt into a dough capable of growing on its own, and we’ve all heard stories of tragic failures to rise and […]
Outfit Post: Public Service Announcement
Once in a while I discover something that I wish I’d known a long time ago. In this case it’s that Banana Republic and Gap sell tall sizes of some of their styles online. I’m on the taller side, with a long torso, so dresses with a defined waist often don’t fit me quite right, […]
Outfit Post: Tough
Last night we got a little sprinkling of snow, which, if you live anywhere that gets real winter, will seem like nothing. In Portland this is a big deal, since it snows (and sticks) maybe once a year. Last year I think the snow skipped us entirely. Anyway, I’m trying to say that there’s a […]