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Hack Your Own Modcloth Boat Neck

Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite holidays so this time of year gets me feeling excited. We keep things pretty casual though, and don’t attend many holiday parties so when I thought about a holiday outfit I went for something comfortable, cute, and just right for casual gatherings. I have wanted to recreate this adorable Modcloth […] Read more…

The Omega Blouse from Winter Wear Designs sewn by Mabey She Made It

When You Want a Classic Blouse…Omega It Is

It’s been a long time since I was part of a blog tour, but I had to hop on this one because the two blouses that comprise the tour are exactly the kinds of tops I reach for to wear under cardigans in the winter and in the summer to wear alone. I had previously purchased […] Read more…

Pattern review for the Giverney Blazer in my Recreating Kate look.

Recreating Kate: Navy Blazer

For a while now I’ve been wanting a navy blazer like Kate Middleton wore in the photo below. I love the classic styling of the blazer paired with a simple striped shirt underneath.   It has also been WAY too long since I did a Recreating Kate post. So if you’re new here (welcome!) I’ll […] Read more…

Super cute Mermaid Maxi Skirt tutorial.

Mermaid Maxi Tutorial and Top: Coastline Blog Tour

  Since the name of the fabric line is Coastline, you’ve already got it in your head that these are fabrics you’d wear to the beach…unless you live in Colorado during a snow storm–then you stand in the snow. Trust me, I’d rather be walking on a beach, but I guess this will do. When […] Read more…

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