Sewing: Vogue 1250
I’m late to the Vogue 1250 bandwagon. This was a HUGE pattern back in 2011 and a quick Google search shows that everyone was working on it. It sat in my stash for a few years while I figured out Continue reading
I’m late to the Vogue 1250 bandwagon. This was a HUGE pattern back in 2011 and a quick Google search shows that everyone was working on it. It sat in my stash for a few years while I figured out Continue reading
Here in the mid-Atlantic it’s felt like Old Man Winter held a death lock on the area that would never loosen. We’ve had the most snowfall in four or five years. Every time we thought it was done another round Continue reading
O sleep, O gentle sleep, Nature’s soft nurse, how have I frighted thee, That thou no more wilt weigh my eyelids down And steep my sense in forgetfulness? ~William Shakespeare, Henry IV, Part I Li’l T has always had difficulty Continue reading
Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m not where I want to be in life. Heh, who hasn’t felt that way before? I feel pigeonholed but I have to admit that it is my own doing. While I get my main Continue reading
Hello, everyone and welcome to my new home. If you’ve been with me for a while you might be wondering why I have a new address, name, and look. To be honest, I started Rainbows and Dragonflies as a way Continue reading
Three years ago, I first discussed my new mom body image issues. Here I am now 30 pounds lighter and I’m still back and forth with the same internal dialogue. In my head I had an idea of how my Continue reading
Last night I had a HORRIBLE night. Gas pains were shooting through my shoulder joints, my abdomen doubled in size, and I could barely walk without feeling sick. I was having a gluten reaction. It began around 11 pm and Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you carried a child, adopted, or are filling a maternal role, this day is for you. To the mothers-in-waiting, you haven’t been forgotten and I send love to you. For those of us whose mothers have Continue reading
I love pencil skirts and try to keep a few in my closet at all times. They’re very feminine and fit in with my love of retro clothing. A few weeks ago I found a black ponte knit at the Continue reading