Have you heard of LuLaRoe? I was introduced to their crazy-comfortable leggings a few months ago, and quickly became obsessed. Then a few weeks ago they released a limited edition 4th of July line, which included dresses in this to-die-for popsicle print: Had. To. Have. It’s a direct sales company, so you buy through consultants on Facebook and Instagram. Or if you’re lucky enough …
I’ve had these pictures for almost a year and finally got around to putting them into a layout. Just in time for Easter, right? The little one has slightly more hair these days, but otherwise not much has changed. She still gives me that look if I ask her to share her candy. The paper line is Southern Chicken Dumpling …
Jesse’s grandfather is an amazing woodworker. We have several of his creations, but my favorite is a little yellow rocking horse that had been Jesse and his brother’s when they were children. I took this picture back when Allie was still tiny. Her feet didn’t even reach the floor, but she was just big enough to sit on it unassisted. These …
In the two years since I started sewing, I’ve amassed quite the collection of cosmetic bags. But this one just might be my favorite. The pattern is #187, Zippety Bags, by Bella Nonna, and it comes with templates for 5 different sized bags, from little coin purse to big makeup bag. I think the design is adorable, and the best …
I think we’ve officially hit the season of festive holiday wear. This is not a particularly good season. Why is it that Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas shirts only seem to come as boxy sweatshirts emblazoned with huge cutesy designs that are only appropriate for toddlers or senior citizens? This is a big problem for me, because sometimes I like to …
A couple weeks ago I showed off my new Silhouette Cameo, and revealed my very first cut: a silhouette (see what I did there?) of Allie’s face, which I turned into a cute throw pillow for her room. Obviously, my child’s head is not a cut file you can download from the Silhouette Online Store. But, Silhouette Studio Designer’s …