Monthly Archives: September 2012

28
Sep, 2012

mad mod quilt guild

a few months ago, i finally made it to my first meeting of the madison modern quilt guild.  longtime readers may remember that i used to quilt, but it’s been ages, so i wasn’t sure if joining up was really … Continue reading →

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27
Sep, 2012

fashion chronicles: still not sure about belts (the pants edition)

first of all, let me apologize up front for the lack of photographic focus in most of the pictures in this post.  once again, i’ve managed to focus the camera on some invisible object halfway between me and the camera.  … Continue reading →

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24
Sep, 2012

a fashion sewing tutorial: the conundrum scarf (& a giveaway!)

i recently found a vintage “infinity” scarf at a local resale shop that i loved for its size, light weight and easy wear (it’s no more hassle than a necklace!).  i studied the construction and realized it was sewn on … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, style, tutorials | 22 Comments
15
Sep, 2012

fashion chronicles: more yellow and gray and another sneak peek

i’m still working on putting together a special episode of happy stuff, but here’s an outfit i was finally able to wear on thursday because it was actually chilly outside.  you’ll see these pants a lot more this fall, so … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, style | 5 Comments
12
Sep, 2012

fashion chronicles: in which i buy new (!) things

i’ve been ogling this maxi skirt trend, especially the striped maxi skirts, all summer long.  trouble is, they’re such a hot commodity right now that no one is donating them to thrift stores. but they’re pretty simple to sew, right?  … Continue reading →

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10
Sep, 2012

movie monday: muddy!

Posted in kid stuff, summer, video | 1 Comment
09
Sep, 2012

fashion chronicles: still trying to figure out how to pose “naturally”

oh readers.  apparently, not even the fantastic trent can avoid taking out-of-focus pictures of me every now and then.  perhaps the problem isn’t the photographers.  is it possible that i am occasionally actually out of focus?  someone tell me if … Continue reading →

Posted in style, summer, trip down memory lane | 3 Comments
06
Sep, 2012

fashion chronicles: yellow and grey, 2nd day

today was the first of two days of meetings at work, so i continued my “skirts for work” theme and couldn’t help putting together another yellow and gray combo today.  the shoes are the same as yesterday, but you’ll all … Continue reading →

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05
Sep, 2012

the fashion chronicles: belts? not sure they’re for me.

(yes, i’m still working on the finer points of focusing when creating self portraits.  let’s call this “artsy” okay?) let’s talk about belts.  before i got on this fashion kick, i owned exactly zero belts.  after perusing a few fashion … Continue reading →

Posted in style, summer | 3 Comments