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Sewing: Vogue 1250

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Rae — 4 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Crafty | Tagged sewing, V1250, Vogue 1250 | 4 Replies

Spring’s Returning Light

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Rae — No Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Personal | Tagged spring | Leave a reply

O sleep, O gentle sleep

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Rae — No Comments ↓
Li'l T and Teddy Bear at 9 months old

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 →

Posted in Mommyisms | Tagged preschooler, sleep, sleep resistance | Leave a reply

Life’s Directions

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Rae — 1 Comment ↓

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 →

Posted in Personal | 1 Reply

Welcome to My New Digs

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Rae — No Comments ↓

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 →

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Body Image Revisited

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Rae — No Comments ↓

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 →

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Enemy Thy Name is Gluten

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Rae — No Comments ↓
6 hours after the gluten bloat began

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 →

Posted in Personal | Tagged celiac, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, gluten-free | Leave a reply

Sewing: Simplicity 2404

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Rae — No Comments ↓

Sewing Simplicty 2404 Amazing Fit dress over at Rainbows and Dragonflies. Continue reading →

Posted in Crafty | Tagged Amazing Fit, sewing, sheath dress, simplicity, stretch sateen | Leave a reply

Mother’s Day Reflections

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Rae — 2 Comments ↓

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 →

Posted in Personal | Tagged mother's day, motherless daughter | 2 Replies

Sewing: Pencil Skirt

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Rae — 2 Comments ↓
Black Ponte Knit Pencil Skirt

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 →

Posted in Crafty | Tagged sewing, skirt | 2 Replies

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