Paper rosettes are also known as paper medallions, and they are great as party decorations. When I began trying to figure out how to make them, I discovered that there are several different methods. I experimented with a couple, and they give you slightly different results, so I’ll show you one method today, and the […]
Ombré Fabric
All of the beautiful examples of ombré out in the world have made me want to try my hand at some ombré dyeing, so while I was visiting my parents I bought some muslin fabric and RIT dye and gave it a go. First I cut up some fabric strips and tested various dipping times and […]
Links I Like
I don’t really know what I’d do with it, but I’m thinking you pretty much can’t go wrong with retro cat-print fabric. This DIY terrarium project is amazing and beautiful! And best of all there are instructions to make your own for very little money. I’ve been browsing fancy lingerie online and this gorgeous Stella […]
Sorry to have dropped out of the blogging world for so long there! I truly intended to post while I was in Portland, but I was super busy, plus I forgot my camera cable. It felt like I was running around like crazy while I was there, trying to get as much done for the […]
Projects
Lately I’ve been working on a couple of wedding-related projects, and tomorrow I’m headed to Portland for my baby sister’s college graduation. While I’m there I’ll be really busy with graduation and wedding stuff, including seeing our venue for the first time! I have a couple of projects planned for while I’m there that I’m […]
Nautical Mustard
True story: the second time I wore this top, I wore it inside-out the whole day. This included activities with other people, and stops in front of a mirror, so I guess it wasn’t really noticeable. I was kind of mortified when I realized it at the end of the day, though. Top: Made by […]
Real Summer
Now that it’s warm enough here for dresses and sandals, I realize how much I missed real summer living in San Francisco. Save for a few random days a year (usually not actually during the summer), it never gets warmer than the 70s there, and even on warmer days there’s usually plenty of wind and […]
Links I Like
Everyone knows that soft vintage t-shirts are one of the most comfortable items of clothing you can wear. Plus, with their faded and aged graphics, they look way cooler than a brand-new shirt. There is tons of advice on the internet on how to age a t-shirt, but this site meticulously tested several methods and […]
Out of Season
I know this looks like an appropriate outfit for early fall, but it’s from just last week, when it got unseasonably cold here. Like in the 40s. Everyone’s been saying that this winter was especially bad in New England, and that this spring hasn’t been very nice, either, but it finally seems to be warming […]