things I like

this chair is at allmodern.com and I love it. That soft large graphic and armless design speaks to me somehow.

Cole Haan Penny loafers. Classic with a twist.

Random thoughts here people. Work with me!

Summer Vacation

Summer is weird for me. I am an organized and task driven girl, so to not have set plans is strange for me. I am trying to embrace it but man, is it ever hard. Birdie and I were hanging out this morning and we used her "knit wit" - so funny. I found the box in my mom's closet - it was purchased in 1964! She made a few of the daisies, then started to read again. A book is ALWAYS in this little girls' hand and she relishes her quiet. To get "out of her way" this morning I totally interrupted her. I made her get out her crayons and design herself a dress with the promise I'd make it for her. Immediately. See, we both win - she gets quiet and I get to sew. Her dress design was adorable and she totally swiped some new fabric I was going to use for myself. I made the pattern out of a newspaper and an old dress that was cute and fit her well. I was worried the ruffle would look "kermit" like, but it's adorable! yeah! she is wearing it today to go on a few errands. after her reading. of course.

Shabby Chic

Fabric.com has Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic fabrics on sale. It's so sad to know her stores closed, but hopefully she can reorganize and be back in a different way.

before and after

Eight and 1/2 months and about 100 lbs of dog food later: