Welcome to my interpretation of this round of Style Imitating Art. A Little Background Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects anContinue reading “Maybe Just a Little Boho for SIA’s “The Child’s Bath” by Mary Cassatt”
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Love Those Dolmans
Eons ago, when I was in my early twenties, I fell in love with dolman sleeves. There are reasons for this, I suppose. Being enthusiastic about old movies and fashion history, it just was a natural for me to love this elegant style hearkening back to more romantic days (well, more romantic in my eyes,Continue reading “Love Those Dolmans”
Yellow, Blue & Pearls/Style Imitating Art
Hello and welcome to my interpretation of this weeks Style Imitating Art. Style Imitating Art is hosted biweekly by Salazar of14 Shades of Grey, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to create an outfit using art as inspiration. From experience, I know that there are so many different ways toContinue reading “Yellow, Blue & Pearls/Style Imitating Art”
My Sew Sew Life-Repair & Wear
Today, I have a tale of two skirts. They’re great summer skirts but each had a problem that made it unwearable. Using two very simple sewing techniques, I was able, in short order, to fix them. Now, I’m enjoying wearing both of these beauties. Because both skirts have strong personalities, I’m using simple white topsContinue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Repair & Wear”
My Sew-Sew Life/Living On the Selvages
Starting at the Very Beginning One of my favorite projects in all my years of teaching K-12 Art was a “Design a Kimono” unit that I developed for my 5th graders. Among the reference materials that I put together were vintage kimono fabric pieces that I found on eBay. It was important to me thatContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life/Living On the Selvages”
White Jeans-6 Different Ways
Styling My New Pair of American Eagle Jeans White denim jeans are, for me, one of the quintessential harbingers of warm weather ahead and winter in the rear view mirror. I usually have a least one pair of white jeans lying around somewhere and tend to keep them for a very long time. This spring,Continue reading “White Jeans-6 Different Ways”
Mad About Plaid & Tunics
I’m pretty excited about a Karen Hart shirt/tunic that I just added to my closet. It’s fitted, long and flattering. With a full buttoned front, this top can be used for an extra layered look or just by itself. The sleeves (which are lined with another fabric) can be turned up (to show off bracelets)Continue reading “Mad About Plaid & Tunics”
My Sew-Sew Life-Linen Chambray Tunic
I just finished a new linen tunic, finally. I’ve only had this Craftsy project kit for 2 & 1/2 years! When daughter Michelle saw me wearing it, she just shook her head and exclaimed, “Mom, I can’t believe you did something so hippy dippy!” Hippy Dippy? Me? (OK, once in a while). I actually don’tContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life-Linen Chambray Tunic”
Expanding 2nd Love 1st Friday Linkup
Some of you may recall my last month’s 1st Friday post, at the end I threw out ideas about adding ways people could participate in the 2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup. This has been on my mind for a while now: I’m sure there are many more ways to live the “slow fashion” life thanContinue reading “Expanding 2nd Love 1st Friday Linkup”
Modern Sage Designs: Designer Interview
Semi precious stones have always caught my eye: Jade, Jasper, Agate, Chalcendony–I could go on. However, Bumblebee Jasper completely escaped my radar. That was until Laura of Modern Sage Designs created a pair of earrings from Bumblebee Jasper and Black Tourmaline. I was smitten. The mixture of yellow, grey and black has to be oneContinue reading “Modern Sage Designs: Designer Interview”
MeadowTree Perspectives 