The Monthly Make: Beginner’s Ruffle Pouch & Keychain
Down to the wire on this blog post for the month. I am not kidding, I have had one of the roughest and busiest weeks. So in total transparency, I finished this pouch exactly 20 minutes ago and then contemplated…
10 Things I’ve Been Reaching for on Repeat This Summer
I love a good favorites list and this one is random and quirky and I don’t care. These are not sponsored but I will add affiliate links, if you’d like to support the blog at all. These are not things…
How I’m Building a More Intentional Wardrobe
This post is coming to you after moving to my new place and having a real heart to heart with my wardrobe. I’ve realized something a little alarming: my closet is filled with a lot of clothes I love but…
The Monthly Make: Easy Double Gauze 100% Cotton Fabric Shorts
There’s nothing I look forward to more than summer. Now that it’s hit the PNW we are fully in the thick of it. My garden is growing like crazy, my face got a little too much sun, and I am…
Little Summer Inspirations: Roses, Handmade Shorts and Provence Dreams
Summer! ☀️ It’s almost here and I couldn’t be more overjoyed about it. This week we’re supposed to hit an unexpected heat wave in the PNW and, as you know, I’m thrilled and I’m probably the only one. That’s okay,…
The Monthly Make: Upcycling Shorts With Gathered Fabric FAIL
Well, my friends. It’s not very often I admit defeat but in this case, my end result was a bit of a slap in the face. These are absolutely darling on the hanger and laying flat on my bed all…
Beginner Sewing on a Budget: Where to Find Cheap Fabric, Machines and More
This post is pretty near and dear to my heart. I started learning to sew on a very strict budget, primarily because I was young and didn’t have money of my own yet. Once I started babysitting and earning a…
The Monthly Make: Sewing Book Sleeves from My Scrap Fabric Stash
This post has been a long time coming because I have sewn roughly 10 book sleeves, and each one has been completely different. It’s been a fun experiment and honestly a real challenge to make them all unique. I got…
My Cozy Sewing Room Setup Featuring a Vintage Kenmore and Intentional Goals
I’m so excited to finally share my sewing machine setup with you! A special thanks to Natalie from Natalie in the Northwest for the idea, because I probably would have never thought of this without her. Sewing truly is one…
My Intentional Spring Wardrobe Reset
This year, I’m approaching spring differently. It’s a new season in a year that’s been interesting, to say the least. A lot of families are feeling the financial burdens in their lives right now. The job market is insane and…
