shoulder-less

i know i've been absent from blogging lately but that's what happens when you work 6 days a week in the summer time. my busy summer schedule will soon be over, however, and i'm starting to look forward to some peaceful days in my sewing room. i'm trying to fill my closet with more easy-to-toss-on-in-the-morning dresses. so far, i've made three from the same pattern and i'm looking for more silhouettes. i like the exposed shoulders on these silk dresses by sariah (but i think i'd make mine out of washable cotton).

another quilt to make someday

add this red, grey and white quilt to the list of things i'm going to make someday. spotted here.

New Dishes

inspired by a merry mishap, i've decided that it's time to retire my thrift-store purchased yellow-and-white floral dishes (which only have 4 plates but about 38 teacups) and get myself a complete set of dishware. i'm pretty sure i'll be going the classic white ikea route, but might consider adding this pattern of doodled circles myself.

Kitten vs. Converse

from milk.

wish list

add this rachel comey bag to the list of things you're going to buy for me (but make it a surprise).

summer wardrobe

i'm adding this mina stone skirt to my list of summer skirts to make (probably in navy blue, not white).

all dressed up...

...with a gala to go to! the company i work for has a fundraiser gala in early june with dinner, dancing and a silent auction (for which i'm making a quilt using fabrics from last summer's shows). the big question is, what am i going to wear? this is my one occasion a year when i get to dress up (and i mean big-time-black-tie-dress-up) so i've been looking for gown inspiration. i've decided i'm going to make this dress by carolina herrera worn by christina hendricks:


last year i wore a red gown so i'm thinking i'll make this one in navy blue. now i just need the time to fabric shop, pattern the dress, make a mockup, fit it, cut and build the dress and track down the shoes my sister has promised to let me wear.