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Holiday hair

Today is our family Christmas party. I tried a new style from The Small Things Blog

Falling

Sometimes I wish for falling Wish for the release Wish for falling through the air To give me some relief Because falling’s not the problem When I’m falling I’m in peace It’s only when I hit the ground It causes … read more

Happy National Brownie Day!

Who knew that there was a national day in honor of my favorite chocolatey treat? In honor of this sacred day, I made sure to please the brownie gods.
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Thanksgiving 2011

As I type this we are on our way back from visiting family in Boerne. We had a wonderful time and the weather was amazing! Meg got to play with her younger cousin, Madison. She is such a cute little … read more

This picture sums up my November, thus far.

New purse I am working on

I just love the flames!  And yes, I know I owe you all a few tutorials.

Another skirt

  I found this fabric last fall at Joann’s and knew I had to get a couple of yards. I had no idea what I was going to do with it, since it is kind loud.  In my sewing frenzy this weekend I knew it had to become a skirt.  It is a knit, so it isn’t warm at all.  I think it will look cute with some crazy colored tights and some boots.

I’ve been really busy this weekend!

I made this black corduroy skirt from scraps I had in my stash.  I used one of my vintage zippers and added some elastic to the waist. I think it will be a cute, warm skirt for winter.

New project is finished!

I made a purse/camera bag that also holds my Android tablet.  I worked on it pretty much all day!  I’ll post the pattern and instructions sometime tomorrow.

NYC Smooch Proof 16 HR color

I recently picked this up at my local CVS.  I have to say I am in love! I used to use Revlon Color Stay. It would work ok, but by lunch I felt like a lizard with peeling lips. The … read more