If you're local, there's a high possibility you have seen me wearing my new leopard cowl sweater. It's a great loose fitting top that will look great layered and on its own. I also love that I can wear it in the middle of an autoimmune flare-up (currently) and after! I found this french terry … Continue reading Spotted Around Town
It's practically October and we're still mostly experiencing summer temps in the Lone Star State. We've had several breezy days throughout the month, but unfortunately, the spread of all that pollen also wreaked havoc on my immune system and caused my eczema to flare up. Autoimmune disorders are the worst, y'all! As a result, I … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Phoenix Blouse
If you read my Phoenix Inspiration post earlier this month, you probably guessed that I would be adding ruffles to mine. I really love some of the design elements of this Free People top, so I thought I'd add some subtle ruffles to the yoke, omit the front slit, and add a button to the … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Phoenix Blouse Hack
We caught the last night of Monet: The Last Years at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth this weekend, and it was lovely! The weather was beautiful, and since I hadn't blogged this t-shirt dress, I had Jon snap a few photos while we were there. I've made a few versions of Simplicity 2054 … Continue reading Simplicity Jersey Tee Dress
I've been looking forward to sewing Hey June's Phoenix blouse all year! With that being said, I've had a challenging time deciding on fabric and whether I should make some changes or sew per the pattern. There are so many great fabric options and ready-to-wear inspiration pieces, I thought I'd share some of my favorite … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019- Phoenix Blouse Inspiration
I know we're all sewing bras this month, but I wanted to take a moment and talk about underwear options to pair with those lovely new bras! There are a variety of patterns available online if you're interested in getting started with some of your favorite knit scraps and pretty elastics. Let's talk about the free underwear … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Lingerie
Lo and I first visited Rogue Brick Builder's Lounge last December, and my house has been overrun with Legos and Duplos ever since. It's a great little family friendly gem in south Fort Worth. If you or someone you know enjoys building with Legos, this is the place to visit! They offer drop-in open build, … Continue reading Friday Faves: Rogue Brick
Can you believe we're already in June?!! Between a broken ankle, project deadlines, and a full class schedule, I barely finished my Sedona last month! I love a good button-up, so I was excited to sew another shirt dress for May's SewMyStyle prompt. Since I had already sewn a few Blank Slate Patterns, I wanted … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Sedona Shirt Dress
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With Lo turning the big SIX(!) this year, we're finally redecorating her bedroom, and I am thrilled to incorporate a couple of prints from A Colley Studio onto her gallery wall! I love Colley's whimsy characters and use of bright color. Lo and I love bunnies, so we both immediately fell in love with Velveteen. We … Continue reading Friday Faves- A Colley Studio