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Sewing Tips: French Seams (a clean finish for your raw edges)

  I haven’t done this in a while but it’s time to answer another sewing ‘Frequently Asked Question’.  And that is, “how in the world do I make one of those fancy French Seams??”  Some of you may already know how to do this, some may have forgotten how (and this is a good refresher), […]

Turn a Maxi Dress…into a Maxi Skirt {in MINUTES!!}

I love Maxi Skirts.  In fact, I love Maxi Dresses too.  They’re comfy, usually light and flowy, and hide my whitey-white legs. ;)   A few months ago, I found a darling maxi dress at Target, brought it home, hated the fit of it on me……….but knew that wouldn’t deter me from wearing this cute […]

Street Corn: Mexican and Italian versions (American-ized!!)

My sister Robin is staying with us for a while and that means, yup, better food for everyone!  She’ll brush this off in a heartbeat…..but she can turn a pile of blah ingredients into something holy-smokes-incredible!  I used to call her while we were both at college, at different schools, and say, “Hey, I’m hungry […]

Home Improvement: Build your own Fireplace Mantel & Hearth (craftsman style)

I am FINALLY finished putting pictures together from the Fireplace makeover we did MONTHS ago.  I was waiting for the floors to be finished, and then waiting for one last piece of trim, and then, well…..the whole book writing thing.  Crazy, I know.   But, at last, I’m ready to share pictures of this little […]

Lots and lots of loot to GIVEAWAY! (Some for you, some for a friend!)

First of all, THANKS for the love about this whole book secret I have finally shared.  I really am so excited, so THANK YOU for all the love, high fives, and super cool support.  You have no idea what that did for my heart. :)  (And I blushed through every single comment.)  I only wish […]

Let me tell you what I’ve REALLY been up to…

Okay, time to let that ol’ Cat Out of the Bag.  I’ve been carrying around an iiiiiiiiiiitty bitty little secret for a while.   No, I’m not pregnant. (Oh my word, this was when Chloe was born.  I can’t believe how small [haha….11 pounds isn’t small] she was.)       No, we’re not moving […]

Why I’ve been a little MIA……

I know, I know……I’ve been hiding.   But not really.    I’ve been working on something that’s been consuming my brain.  Every little morsel of brain that still exists after the craziness that we’re gonna call ‘The Summer of 2013’.   And I’m thiiiiiiiiiis close to finishing.  In fact, I’ll be all done tomorrow.    […]

Sewing Tips: making pants LONGER

I swear if I just sat and stared at Connor’s little legs long enough, I would actually see them growing longer.  I don’t know what I’ve been feeding this kid lately, but I gotta stop.  His whole body must be focused on lengthening because holy smokes, he is growing so fast!!!!   So today’s post……….was […]

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