in other pre-easter crafting we whipped up these goofy, yet adorable chickens. they were a lot more work than anticipated, but well worth it at the end... download the pattern over at whipup
Thursday, April 9, 2009
bunny baskets
my mind and desktop are overflowing with things to post, but i've been swamped with work lately, trying to get our spring orders out.
what has been keeping me up at night, though, has been a bit of easter crafting!
christine and i came across some adorable bunny bags over at disdressed that used a pattern from a zakka book.
inspired by these ideas, we decided to take it one step further and go all out with these little bunnies!
i've made up a pattern so you can whip up a few for an easter morning surprise.
use your favorite vintage or libery print for the body, ear backs and handles and a solid (we used an oatmeal linen) for the lining.
i would recommend sewing in this order:
* embroider a personalized face on one of the body pieces
* sew all 4 body pieces to the bottom
* sew up each of the 4 sides
* repeat for the lining
* iron interfacing to the wrong-side of both (printed fabric) ear pieces
* with print fabric and lining, right-sides together, sew around sides and top of ear (leave bottom unsewn)
* clip seam allowance around top curve of ear, turn inside out and press
* fold edge of ear into snipped marker
* sew ears onto printed fabric
* cut TWO 1.5" wide by 10" long strips of the printed fabric
* right sides together sew along the long side (1/4" seam allowance) turn inside out and press
* attach these two handles to the left and right side of the body
* with RIGHT sides together, place the printed bunny INSIDE the lining (face will be hidden between the two bunny bodies, ears and handles tucked between the two layers as well)
* sew along the top edge of the bodies (1/4" seam allowance) leaving a 2" space in the back side
* turn inside out, press and top stitch around top edge
* make up a puffy pom pom (tutorial here)
* using darning needle, sew pom pom on back side of body
* stuff with goodies and enjoy!
i sent mine off to my little fresh air fund sister, Theresa yesterday... can't wait to hear her reaction!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
happy day!
a few weeks back i did an inspiration board post for miss bea's 1st birthday party.
well, it went off without a hitch and i think it was exactly what her mom, deb, was hoping for!
here are a few pictures, by the amazing amanda harris, from the day...
the little miss in her polka-dot party dress that i made for the occasion
tissue pom-poms hung from the ceiling in various shades of pink made for a girly, but chic and modern look. a few now hang in a cluster over beatrice's crib.
in an issue of martha stewart baby, there were some "mum" cupcakes that were similar to these... we wanted to mimic the look/feel of the tissue pompoms, so i made them in a few colors.
these were organic whole wheat applesauce cake with cream cheese frosting. YUM!
deb's final touch was the cheerios in the crystal bowl for the smallest guests.
here's to another wonderful year!
Monday, March 23, 2009
family history
every time i go back home, my mom has new photos that she has found to add to our family genealogy collage wall in our upstairs hallway.
i love the way it takes on a new shape and life with each special addition.
i am inspired to start one of my own in our apartment with all the photos i have scoffed from my mom's stash...
these images are totally inspiring me.
6. livingetc.
7. howard chu
Friday, March 20, 2009
spring weekend
american family
i have stubbled upon a blog of an amazing little american family.
she is adorable. a starting-out stylist. a fantastic mom. and beautifully pregnant.
he loves to photograph his wife. and her belly.
and his stepson, littlest buddy.
he is writing about their struggles in these uncertain times.
and for them, they are more uncertain than for most.
but they laugh. and talk. and make art. and love.
and so, there is hope.
this is what america needs more of.
thank you.
ps- someone, somewhere needs to HIRE this man QUICK. his talent is out.of.con.trol.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
what to wear: a wedding photographer's dilemma
i think this will be the start of the "what to wear" series... friends so often call me wondering what would be appropriate to wear to certain events, and while i am in no way an expert, i have a lot of fun putting looks together for various scenarios.
my dear friend from high school amanda emailed me last night wondering what i thought about gaucho pants...
amanda of orchard cove photography is a fantastic wedding/children/pets photographer (she shot our wedding!) and gets caught in the bind of being at formal weddings and needing to look appropriate while also being able to crawl on the floor, in the grass, etc. for the perfect shot.
here is my solution, two outfits that can easily go from day to night...
the first option would be a black tunic- my personal favorite is this super affordable american apparel version.
eileen fisher also makes a beautiful dress in this style.
in the summer, a simple tank would work perfectly underneath, and once the weather starts to cool, a 3/4 length white t-shirt will be equally as chic.
black leggings are critical for ease and movement.
add a hint of color with a bright bead necklace for a daytime affair or outside wedding or a simple strand of pearls for more of an elegant event.
i'll let you keep those black danskos (because i know how comfy they are to work in!), but be sure they are clean and buffed up... personally, i would recommend the style with the back.
for a warmer weather look, a snazzy silk tank would be lovely.
pair it with a pair of super-easy, flowy, gaucho pants.
here's to a stylish wedding season!
xoxo
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