Okay, so now we've designed and sketched, and created a pattern on the dress form. Next it's time to take that pattern and turn it into a real dress by cutting out the pattern pieces …
He sure makes me work for it. But when I do, I am greatly rewarded. When Eliot smiles, his whole face lights up, flowers bloom, soft music begins playing on the wind and I am …
After design and sketch, next up in my series about creating Katie's wedding dress is making the pattern. Now, I rarely use commercial patterns (like once in the last 2 years, and I still modified it.) Mainly …
So, I mentioned I'm working on a wedding dress. It has been a fun process...and quite a process. Eliot was only three weeks old when I accepted the request to custom design and sew this gown …
Hi all! We survived Irene! It wasn't more than a windy drizzle here at our place, but we are keeping those greatly affected in our thoughts and prayers. Friday, after scurrying around collecting survival supplies, I …
Warning: the following post has some graphic blister shots, so if you have a sensitive stomach, or don't want to see my fluid-filled wound, then skip this post:) One day, a couple weeks ago, I was …
When I do parties, I tend to do lots of details. Some that matter, and some that don't. It is easy to get wrapped up in all of the minutia and create a to-do list …
Growing up way too fast. 11 pounds 10.5 ounces!! 23.25" long!! I am falling more in love every day. Eliot is waking up into peaceful, charming, baby. He has longer awake periods during the day now, and looks …
Could anything be better than the beach in the last weeks of the summer? I am so happy we took advantage of a chance to head to Virginia Beach for a very quick trip before …
When we were in Utah, we loved taking advantage of the chance to see some fun things as a family. When I heard about "Two-Dollar Tuesdays at Thanksgiving Point" on the radio I was sold! My …
We're just packing up and heading home after a quick overnight trip to Virginia Beach. It was a great way to kick off the weekend! Milo loved playing in the sand and water, and Eliot …
Any of you Zumba fans? My older sister, Chelsea LOVES it. In fact, she even spent a weekend in Miami last year getting her certification and being Zumbafied by Beto himself! So, when my mom suggested we throw together a last-minute surprise pre-birthday …