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DIY: Winter Baby Shirts!
A couple weeks ago, I was brainstorming ideas about how to use freezer paper as a stencil for Henry’s shirts. During the process, I decided to order the pdf version of this pattern to make some winter shirts for Henry. As a side note, I highly recommend buying pdf versions of patterns and printing them on your own computer. Although it’s more work to piece and tape the pattern together when it doesn’t fit on standard paper, it’s so much easier to work with real paper as opposed to tissue paper. Also, you can print out as many patterns as you want, which means you can print and use all… Read More -
To Read: Vintage Notions
‘Tis the season to start finding the loveliest gifts for my nearest and dearest (and to start making a list of what my family can get me if they aren’t feeling creative).… Read MoreThis book, Vintage Notions, is on one of those lists (probably the latter?). The description says it is a “blueprint for living a simple, fulfilling life.” The book features:
- Inspirational essays and projects for each month of the year
- Seasonal recipes and decorating ideas
- Twelve Magic Patterns easy-to-make, chic sewing projects
- Vintage timeless advice on health, character, beauty, style, fashion, parenting, communication, friendship, spirituality, community
I first came across the book on Kelly Rae’s blog. She wrote:
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Recipe: Maple Pear Cheesecake
From Martha Stewart, of course
Please accept my apologies for being obsessed with sugar this week. Last year while pregnant, my no-sugar stance was really hard on me during the holidays. This year, I’m free, free, free! (Well, not really in terms of the weight I want to lose, but at least now I can moderately indulge.)… Read MoreFor the past couple years, I’ve gone to friends’ house for Thanksgiving dinner. Last year, a woman made the most delicious maple pear cheesecake. I can’t really attest to its deliciousness, but people were seriously swooning over it (and not just in that I’m-trying-to-be-polite-by-telling-you-this-is-good way).
So this year, I’m all about making