It’s time for another Style Imitating Art entry. The challenge art work for this round is curated by Kim of Fierce Fashion. She has picked Bouquet of Wild Flowers by Odilon Redin, a member of the 19th century French avant-garde art movement. My Take On This Artwork I was inspired by the flower subject matterContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life: Tom & Linda Platt’s Dress, Vogue Pattern 1348, for Style Imitating Art”
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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”
Long Kimono Dressy/Causal-Silver/Gold
How many modern kimonos do you have? I’ll have to admit that until this past January, I had zero. When these easy to wear pieces (and I think just a little Boho) first started showing up about three years ago, I decided to let the trend pass. But now, I’m wondering if this trend isContinue reading “Long Kimono Dressy/Causal-Silver/Gold”
Collecting Vintage Rodo Handbags
Do you collect anything? Most of us probably have collected items to celebrate or favorite holidays but do you have a collection that reflects something that you personally like? A group of blogging buddies and I have created posts today about things we have collected. You need to check out Justine’s of The Tea CheckContinue reading “Collecting Vintage Rodo Handbags”
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”
One Perfect Top
Hmmm…when a new top grabs me, I have questions. Do I like it enough to wear for a few years? How many ways can I wear it with what I already have in my closet? Well made/designed well? What’s the texture…how does the fabric feel? Does it compliment my body? I don’t usually ask ifContinue reading “One Perfect Top”
What I’m Wearing For Valentine’s Day (Something New + Thrifted + Made by Yours Truly.)
Today’s post is a one hit wonder: just one styling idea for a Valentine’s Day dinner date. When I was blogging full time, I never wrote a Galentine/Valentine post. Now, that I’ve come back part-time, why not? Michael and I are meeting up with friends on Valentine’s Day this year and I’ve decided what toContinue reading “What I’m Wearing For Valentine’s Day (Something New + Thrifted + Made by Yours Truly.)”
Classic Stripes
Some patterns and weaves are classics. They have history. Sometimes they can be the trend of the moment, but when they aren’t, they are still in the cultural radar being woven, sewn and worn by some one. Patterns that come to mind are gingham, plaid, tweed (although more of a texture than pattern), herringbone, houndstooth,Continue reading “Classic Stripes”
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 