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DIY Printed Chiffon Pull Over Top with Modifications
Hi Lovies, I have been waiting to write this post for two weeks now. This pattern was on my to-do list since earlier this summer. It was a very popular make, but I wasn’t feeling good over the summer, so I didn’t bother to try. During last months “No TV Challenge” I decided to give this a go. It was still 100+ degrees outside, so I didn’t run the risk of not being able to wear it. My first time wearing it was at the AZ Women’s Expo. I hadn’t been in years and decided to go with my mom. She raved about the top, which made me feel good because…
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You Gave Up What for a Month?
“I’m giving up TV for a month,” I said. “You have fun with that,” was my husband’s first reaction. That upcoming weekend was Labor Day weekend, so as I visited with my family I told them the same news. My mother had a couple of questions like “What all does that entail? No movie theaters?” I simply replied, “Yes.” She joked, “Well that doesn’t mean the rest of us couldn’t watch TV.” I agreed with her as I had found a way around watching TV, conversation. I asked my mom about what she was up to and followed up with questions to those answers. We eventually left the living room…
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DIY Socks: The Dos and Don’ts to Save you Time
I had this ingenious idea to buy a bulk of yarn and make berets using a Loom knitter. Fast forward to 3 years later and I have barely made a dent in my stash. I plan to change that this year. Although my stash looks pretty in its little cubby hole, I would love to have some more storage to get my fabric out of my Joann bag on the floor that has been there for months. I figured now would be the perfect time to start making these since we don’t have a long winter here in Arizona. I would like to get some wear out of them. I’m…
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The Fastest/Simplest Way to Make a Bow Tie
Hey loves, As some of you may know, sewing is a form of therapy that has really turned into a passion for me. When I get something right, it makes my week. And when I get something completely wrong it’s like the world has ended. That’s when the hubby avoids the sewing area at all cost, lol. Well, this is one that I got right. For a couple of years now my father asked me to make him some bow ties. He was the first on my list of many who have asked for me to make them something the minute they found out I could sew. To be honest,…
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Why I Made the Decision to go Organic
Hey loves, I know it’s been a while since I have written anything. A lot has transpired over the last couple of months. My health has not been the greatest, so it has been a roller coaster to say the least. July 1st marks the start of a new beginning for me. I have decided to go the organic route with the foods I consume. I have already started to exercise as of last week with my husband, but now we are ready to get really serious. My goal for changing the types of foods I eat is to get my hormones in check and lose excess weight that has…
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Simplicity 8216 Pattern Review: Sleeveless Tunic Modification
Today, I'm doing a Throwback Thursday post. I made this top back in June of last year for my trip to the Grand Canyon. I surprised my husband and took him up to our timeshare for his birthday and to see one of the wonders of the world. I knew it was getting a little toasty in Arizona, so I wanted something that would be light and airy for our trip up there. There was an app I used to use, they don't exist anymore, but they would offer style options that you could purchase in the app. I found this one sleeveless shirt that had a bow tie option…
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Dream Wedding at Sandals Negril Resort (Part II)
Hey loves, I know this is the part you have been waiting for. The real details on planning a wedding in Negril, Jamaica. Just to recap if you missed part I, you can find it HERE. Planning a destination wedding can be fun and stressful at the same time, but if you are a control freak then this would not be for you. There are so many variables that you have no control over. One of the main things is the weather, which leads me to … 6. Research, research, and research All that we knew was that we wanted to have our wedding as close to our dating anniversary as…
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McCall 7686 Pattern Review: Off The Shoulder Bell Sleeve Shirt
I am trying something new this year where I sew 2 -3 garments a month. My goal is to use the fabric that I have been hoarding in my bookshelves and really learn from my mistakes so I can get better. I didn’t want to go at it alone, so I joined a sewing group on Facebook called Sewciety by Kelly H. There are a ton of groups out there, but Ms. Kelly’s is one that stood out to me. The reason why is because I signed up for a sewing fashion show for Mimi G a few years ago. I hadn’t sown anything in years but wanted to put myself…
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Dream Wedding at Sandals Negril Resort (Part I)
Chris, my husband and I were engaged in August 2016, not even a week after my 30th birthday. He had planned everything with my friends and family down to what to say to keep me guessing because I don’t like surprises. I’ll save the whole story for another day. As we were sitting around the table with our friends celebrating the questions began. Mind you this was only about 15-20 minutes after I said yes. The questions started with “When do you want to get married?” and “Do you know where you want to get married?“ We were like wait a minute we just got engaged and you were there,…
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DIY Marble Pattern Weights
I have a habit of going to bed with my phone in my hand and falling asleep to the wonderful world of Pinterest. Ironically enough when it first came out I didn’t get. I thought, “Why would anyone just copy images of things they wanted to but would probably never do to a virtual vision board that could be easily turned off?” It wasn’t until my psychologist told me, I needed to find an outlet that I truly discovered all that Pinterest had to offer. For me, I definitely didn’t just view the images, I began to make crafts or style my outfits from the inspiration I had seen, which leads…
