Thanks everyone for your sweet words on the Lady Susan dress! And thanks especially for all the advice on cleaning the machine - I'll definitely be trying your ideas!

It feels somewhat ridiculous starting a new year playing catch-up, but heh - story of my life. Here's a glimpse of what I've been up to:


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Okay, I realize I just posted some inspirational links, but I just got word of this one. Some college friends of mine formed the theatre company that made Apartment Therapy's new video, Got Color? And I'm not just posting because they're my friends (although I rather enjoy seeing them as Smurfs). The joyful, fun-loving nature of the music, movement ( Read more... )

I've had these links in my Favorites since before the computer crashed, but they've kept well . . .

• Free, fashionable, sewing patterns! These aren't your princess-seamed garments.
• It reminds me of a lovely, dreamlike garden party.
• Inspired by the work of collagist Joseph Cornell, Hotel Cassiopeia has to be seen to be believed.
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There are at least 4 projects I could be working on right now, not to mention preparing for next week's midterms. But I'm not. It's one of those things where I have so much that I could and should be doing, it's just a little paralyzing ( Read more... )

Happy Belated Valentine's day, everyone! I have very little to offer by way of Valentine cheer, except for the following recommended song list. My sister and I went in on Valentine's this year and created CDs of our favorite love/anti-love songs. For your listening pleasure:


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