Lotsa Hoops

by | Jan 30, 2011 | decorating, sewing, thriting, tutorial

I like to collect embroidery hoops from the thrift store.  I find them irristable for some reason.  I have finally put some to use!   I saw some stylish blogger do this and I searched for the link but can't find it.  Maybe V & Co?...

Aqua and Red Party

by | Jan 28, 2011 | sewing

I bought a Red and Aqua 1/2 yard bundle from Amy's Pinked Fabrics.   The weather has been non stop snow here and although I haven't blogged about it, I am doing lots of sewing! I decided to take my new fabric and make a few things to stock my shop....

Clutch?

by | Jan 22, 2011 | sewing

I have been working on this new organizer/ wallet/ purse/ clutch for the last week.   I really went back and forth on the front and I ended up with this that looks a lot like Noodlehead's gathered clutch.  In spite of feeling like a copy cat, I still...

Peonies in January

by | Jan 21, 2011 | decorating, tutorial

I read lots of blog posts about people feeling joyous that they found peonies for sale at Whole Foods and then they post a beautiful picture of those outrageously gorgeous pom poms in some perfect vintage vase they bought at a thrift store.  Don't worry, I...