I’ve spent the last two days in a frenzy, trying to put together my upcycled pieces and their write-ups for submission to Altered Couture Magazine, Fall/Winter issue. The deadline is next week and I really don’t want to pay for overnight shipping, hence the rush. My problem is that I can’t bear to part...
A friend of ours is leaving town today to go out on the road with Usher. We met in town for lunch, and it was cold enough for me to be able to wear my upcycled jacket, boots, and thrifted pencil skirt. Joey was kind enough to snap a few pictures as we headed...
A few weeks ago we managed to get away to the mountains. It was a beautiful day, perfect temperature as far as I was concerned (I like it cool), and a much needed break. As I finish up a rather frenetic week, I’m choosing to post these pictures as a reminder to myself that...
Occasionally I have the opportunity to walk the red carpet with Joey. It’s generally fun, assuming I have something to wear that I like. Consequently, I try to have options available and I try to wear something I’ve made. I recently wore this upcycled skirt for the first time when Joey performed at a...
My parents celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this week. I was able to spend several days with them and one of my sisters reminiscing, looking at old pictures and marveling at all the changes. We had a wonderful dinner and a champagne toast, lots of hugs and a few private tears. Today I’m back...
I didn’t plan on posting today’s outfit so quickly, but I love the red shoes so much I wanted to share them right away! I’ve got a few minutes before I head out the door, so here goes: Red lace-up boots, woven belt, and wide leg trousers all thrifted in Portland, OR. Vintage hat...
I’ve been thinking a lot about gifts and just looked up “gift” in the dictionary. It’s a beautiful word, with many variations in meaning. I even like the legal definition: The voluntary transference of property without anything in return. I have a distinct memory of being 5 years old or so, taking some...
I have the best in-laws in the world. Not only do they love me (and I them), they are exemplars for all of us, practicing what they preach with so much love and integrity, it’s humbling. In addition, they have a sense of humor! When Ma tells a story, you want to put everything...
My mantra tends to be “change is the only constant”. To me, this makes total sense in this ephemeral existence, and helps me embrace change even when I want to go kicking and screaming in the other direction. However, it’s interesting to look back, say thirty five years or so when these pictures were...
Here’s a quick look at some of the outfits I threw together this past week. Picture 1: Thrifted cardigan, Missoni for Target tunic worn inside out (I like the pattern better that way), boots from outlet sale, thrifted bracelets, earrings by Lynx. Picture 2: Maxi dress $5 at outlet sale, Target cardigan, consignment store...
The past few days have been crazy and I’m still figuring out the photo part of blogging. Which is to say, I don’t have any great outfit shots from the last few days. Consequently, I thought I’d share a few of my pieces that will be featured in the S/S issue of Altered Couture magazine....
I never anticipated spending the last four days obsessed with raccoons. I never anticipated finding out that one had taken up residence in our attic. I have since learned a lot about humane traps, how far you have to go before releasing raccoons so they won’t come back “home” (about 30 miles or so),...
One of the reasons I started making my own clothes was that lots of ready-made things were too short, sleeves and pants especially. I have collected bangle bracelets for almost 30 years, prompted I suspect, by the desire to fill in the gap where the sleeves ended and my hands began. I’ve recently fallen...
I managed to get a few shots this morning as I was heading out. I’ve decided to make an effort to wear at least one thing I’ve made every day. Today it’s two things. The first is the long fishtail top. It started out as a cardigan sweater with long panels in the front....
For some odd reason, I read backwards, starting at the end of a magazine for example. I often start books in the middle, go to the beginning, and then jump to the end. I’m not sure why. I like beginnings. I love Autumn, not only because I love the cooler weather, but because it...
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