tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64560376617137399742024-03-13T01:44:33.716-07:00Seamed Stockings and Lace Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-68500265854598325332018-12-05T09:29:00.000-08:002018-12-05T09:30:21.773-08:00New Year's Resolution! (It's kind of crazy)Hello! Today I am so excited to announce a new years resolution (more of a challenge really) That me and my husband will be taking on as of January.<br />
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"Deep breath" We will not be shopping traditionally the entire year.<br />
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Our goal for 2019 is to be intentional about everything. But most specifically, how we spend our money and why we spend. Now the disclaimer is this. Obviously, consumables such as food, toothpaste, shampoo and such do not count. Home goods though? Yeah, they all need to be thrifted. Clothes? and THINGS? all second hand. And ONLY if we need it. (Oh, also underwear. We will not be thrifting that )<br />
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It's daunting. And slightly horrifying. But we're so ready and excited!<br />
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Modern-day consumerism quite genuinely makes me sick. The incessant need for more things. For ordering on Amazon Prime at the drop of the hat (haha me), for not being frugal and the second you want something or even kind of need something, immediately filling that need or desire by buying it right away.<br />
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Now Ethan and I are already quite thrifty. However this year we really want to stretch ourselves and see how much we can save and how creative we can get.<br />
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I should note that we will be doing a bathroom renovation and kitchen counter re-do in 2019. We aren't sure how we are going to factor that into our thrifting plan and we may have to give and take some. Except here's the cool thing. We already have the granite for the counters and Ethan picked up an old vintage tub being thrown away the other day that I will refurbish for the bathroom. Soooo on that front, we're already doing pretty decently. But like I said, there may be some trips to the hardware store involved.<br />
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The last thing I will note is that I will allow myself to sew (and fabric shop on a very strict budget) Honestly I am looking forward to getting away from costuming and focusing on everyday clothing for me and my family. My large project of the year will be sewing myself a pair of jeans..... Pretty scared and excited about that.<br />
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That's all for now. I just wanted to pop by here and write a little something. I am hoping to be journaling our year-long thrifting journey pretty regularly over on Instagram and write some more detailed posts over here.<br />
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I hope you are having a Merry Christmas!<br />
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Do you remember when you were a kid and life seemed to be so much easier? Not to mention straight up magical during the Christmas season? I consider myself to be so greatly blessed that I can. Life catches up though and responsibilities begin to pile on so high you feel like you are going to collapse under the weight. I gather this is why #adulting exists. Which fyi I think is a ridiculous hashtag. </div>
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Lately, though I haven't been feeling the joy of the holiday season. Do you ever feel like you standing in the middle of a high way and incoming traffic is heading towards you at breakneck speed but your feet are planted in the ground? Well, you don't see that embroidered on a Christmas pillow but that is how I feel. I keep getting completely caught up in the next shift at work, caring for Audrey, throwing a meal on the table, dishes, laundry etc... It's a vicious never ending cycle everyday life is. You know what though? It is a privilege to live it. To be able to do the things I complain about.</div>
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Sure I sometimes forget to brush my teeth in the morning (insert all the facepalmsđ) my hair is more often than not a mess, and I almost never respond to text messages right away. I am in a constant state of feeling behind and like a total failure. My gosh though, there a people who don't know where their next meal is coming from, how on earth do I have the audacity to complain? </div>
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There are so many things to be thankful for I can't even count them! Choosing to focus continually on the negative is by far my greatest struggle in life. I don't want to be that way. And yet I am. It will forever astound me how those who have nothing to give are the ones who give most and are frequently more cheerful. I won't and I can no longer let the small or even sometimes great hardships in life steal my joy. I will wake up and make the choice to let the little things go. To read an extra book to Audrey instead of getting all of the dishes done. To give more to others, and realize that at the end of the day everything will be ok. While I wish a life and mentality change like this can happen overnight I know it can't. It will be a steady uphill climb possibly for the rest of my life to choose joy. I have hope that I will get there though. My whole life I have struggled with anxiety, depression and oddly enough into adulthood I have developed nearly crippling OCD. Help from God, prayer, meditation, EOs, and being married to the most eternally optimistic person on planet earth all will help and encourage this journey- I have no doubts. </div>
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<br />Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-50132093529730568522017-11-19T13:46:00.001-08:002017-11-19T13:46:18.846-08:00Outfit Post and Thoughts on VelvetHello everyone:) Wow didn't Thanksgiving sneak up on us?<br />
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My husband and I are both working Thanksgiving this year but that will not be stopping us from enjoying this wonderful holiday. While I am on the subject, I am so very thankful for our jobs! While it can be easy to grumble about working the holiday, there are far worse things in life.<br />
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I work in retail and love/study fashion. I notice and read so much about what is trending and popular in this world. And I have something to say. You guys, what in the world is up with velvet? Not real velvet mind. There will always be a place in my closet for a classy dark velvet blazer. No, I am talking about medieval looking fake velvet shirts or knife pleated velvet skirts. This photo below is the kind I am talking about<br />
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I mean at the end of the day if you love velvet who am I to tell you not to like it? You do you. But my personal opinion on the trend? It needs to be buried alive. Which brings me to today's outfit post.<br />
Trade your velvet in for corduroy! I have a serious love of corduroy this season, and I believe my infatuation is here to stay. It is warm, not fussy, and just has this fantastic texture. In my opinion, playing with different textures can completely elevate an outfit from boring to interesting in a second. I picked up this skirt from Brooks Brothers and it has already become a fall/winter staple skirt for me.<br />
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Other small things that elevate an ensemble this time of year is stockings. There are so many fun things you can do with them! Usually, I am biased to seamed stockings. (Go figure right?) However, I just picked up a packet of fishnets which while I consider risky to wear correctly, I can't wait to figure out some ways to incorporate them into my wardrobe.</div>
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<br />Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-12273083642494711802017-09-28T11:20:00.001-07:002017-09-28T11:20:09.553-07:00Sky Top You guys-<br />
I have not posted since April. APRIL!<br />
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OH, my how much has changed.<br />
Ethan and I are settling into being parents and getting to know our little baby girl Audrey. She is the most fun... And did I mention she sleeps through the night? I think she's a keeper.<br />
We are still living in the mountains of North Carolina and loving nearly every second of it. While life is crazy with both Ethan and me working, we managed to be able to take some time and go apple picking with my brother-in-law, his wife, and daughter. I wanted to share some snapshots from the trip! And include a mini outfit post.<br />
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<br />Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-25836538473272025872017-04-02T11:23:00.000-07:002017-04-02T11:23:21.017-07:00April Showers Bring May Flowers<br />
Hello, everyone! It is becoming quite apparent to me that I will never be a perfect blogger and get 3 plus posts out a week. I can barely seem to do one a month! But that is ok :) My husband and I moved again⌠haha⌠Within the same county! and we have the same jobs, so it wasnât like the last two moves which turned our lives upside down completely. That still does not change the fact that moving can be quite difficult and strenuous.<br />
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This move, in particular, turned out to be difficult for me. On the one hand, I was incredibly excited to be transferring to a larger house. And not just larger folks, but a house that wasnât falling apart. Our last house we rented while picturesque in some ways was literally falling to the ground. Between termite damage and the owners not fixing it since the 1970âs, it made for some interesting times. Holes in the kitchen floor larger than my foot, no insulation, the gas went out and we cooked over a fire outside for a time, and did I mention the entire house was carpeted in green shag carpet? Yes, even the kitchen had green carpet. To say I was looking forward to a better house is an understatement!<br />
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The monkey wrench in this move ended up being my husband had to leave for two weeks of job training for the week leading up to the move as well as for the move itself. Also, I was 29 weeks pregnant. That made for the worst formula ever. EVER. I have never and I mean never been so stressed in my entire life. I could not have done the move without the help of my two brother in laws and friends thatâs for certain. Still⌠as cheesy as it may sound, I never realized how much I actually relied on Ethan until he was gone for two weeks at a crucial time. I felt like everything was completely falling apart.<br />
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Some odd weeks later we are getting settled in. Life is swinging into a more normal rhythm and I feel like I can sit down and breath. Currently, I am 32 weeks and some days pregnant. As the due date (May 24th) draws closer, Ethan and I grow more and more anxious to meet our baby girl. My mind is flooded with things to do! From setting up her room to arranging her baptism after she is born. The to-do list seems endless. I had to laugh a bit the other day. Before the move, I truly did have grand summer sewing plans. Which, coincidentally all flew out the window. I donât have time to sew before she is born, between work and still moving in (it takes me a while to get things just how I like :) as well as I find myself purely not having the energy. Simple activities seem strenuous to me. Simple as in getting out of bed in the morning. That being said, I wouldnât trade this for anything. Yes, itâs difficult. itâs difficult physically, and emotionally. Not to mention dealing with the onslaught of comments from the world. Such as your 20 and pregnant? Why on earth would you do such a thing? I have actually had some people ask me in hushed tones at the doctor's office (and elsewhere) âWas this on purpose?â<br />
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I thought getting married at 19 brought enough from the peanut gallery. Nope, turns out starting a family at the age of 20 âblows peoples mindsâ so to speak and they ask âBut why?â. Continuously. The subject is difficult. I will be honest, becoming a mother has never been my dream. As a young adult, I had plans for my life that didnât include marriage let alone having children until I was at least 26 or 27. The saying if you want to make God laugh tell him your plans has continued to ring true with my life day in and day out. Which I am thankful for! Because I wouldnât trade having a baby and being married for anything. Yet, there are still moments of weakness. Moments when I wonder what life would have been if I really had joined the Navy and gone to nursing school. If I had pursued modeling and fashion design more. Those âwhat ifâ feelings really creep up when other people feel the need to tell me how they feel about my life decisions. Comments like âYour wasting your lifeâ âWhat are you thinkingâ come to mind as a write. Both of which have been expressed to me on numerous occasions from different spectators.<br />
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But every time I feel her kick, look at an ultrasound photo or even think to the first time we found out we were expecting; a pregnancy which sadly ended in a miscarriage. I think to myself it is so worth it. And while it isnât what I had planned for my life, it doesnât matter. It just doesnât.<br />
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I am learning a lot right now. Being stretched and grown (literally and figuratively hehe) more than ever before. Iâm learning to let go of having the perfect body. As well as learning I have major pride issues. A clean eating gal who works out regularly doesnât get diagnosed with gestational diabetes without taking a major hit to her pride. When I was told I failed my glucose test, I actually told the doctor âThat just canât be. I do everything right! Thereâs been a mistake.â No, no mistake. I do indeed have gestational diabetes. Which makes me feel like a failure already as a mother. I know thatâs not true and it really is a medical condition that I couldnât help but that didnât make hearing the diagnosis easier. On the brighter side! I am measuring perfectly, my weight gain is under control, and the doctor said my blood sugar numbers look good. So YAY.<br />
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To cap off what has been a super random post⌠I am counting my blessings as they are so many this Sunday. I am thankful for the warm weather, the mountains of North Carolina, my husband, our baby, a church, for growing fresh herbs and planning a summer garden. For letting go of being âperfectâ or rather my illusion of perfect. Life is messy but lovely. And honestly? I donât think I would change anything right now. Even the messy parts.Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-80121030143550007212017-02-06T17:54:00.000-08:002017-02-06T17:54:19.320-08:00Summer Wardrobe PlansHappy February to all! My heavens January flew right by didn't it? You may be wondering at the pre-maturity of the title seeing as it is just barely February. However, I am very much in the throws of planning and creating my summer wardrobe. All in my pre-baby size. While I feel this is quite a risk to take, it's one I am 100% taking. Allowing for minor adjustments such as enlarging the bust size and opting for not too heavily tailored styles.<br />
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When I originally sat down to sketch out my wardrobe, I drew up lots of separates. I had visions of pants and shorts all matched with cute tops. And while I am not entirely abandoning this plan, I am adding to it. Recently my husband and I ventured into downtown Asheville to catch a showing of La La Land. The film was absolutely stunning! Being Jazz music lovers, musical theatre performers, and old movie buffs the movie was just our cup of tea :) Needless to say, Emma Stone's wardrobe greatly inspired me to add some dresses to my wardrobe. Honestly, I haven't sewn myself a good staple dress in years. Far too long!<br />
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One of the elements I enjoyed most about Emma Stone's wardrobe was that her dresses had a vintage feel and nostalgia to them without being over the top costumey looking. Some flowy breathable dresses will certainly be making an appearance in my closet this summer.<br />
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My practical reasons for this choice being we live in the Carolinas. Every single year summer rolls around, salutations are made to 100 plus degree weather not including the humidity index. Also no fuss dresses sound fantastic to throw on while taking care of a newborn! I can imagine I won't have nearly the amount of time to get ready as I do now.<br />
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I would love to make this dress in a very free flowing drape-able fabric. Perhaps in a deep pink or lavender? I usually do not gravitate towards these colors, however my <a href="http://www.colormebeautiful.com/seasons/summer/swatchpacket-summer.html#swatch">skin tone is summer.</a> And this year, I am trying to use fabrics within my my color wheel.. Also, to break out of my normal wardrobe choices. </div>
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This halter dress will be made using a deep green crepe. My plans being that this dress can easily transfer from summer into fall.</div>
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Can we all take a moment to realize how awesome and beautiful halter top dresses are?? Specifically those styles from the 1940's and 1950's. I am just not a fan of modern halter top styles. My rule of thumb with a halter dress or top is this... If you have an open back to a dress, one must have a high front. Simple as that!</div>
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<br />Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-18152604839396230962017-01-15T11:42:00.000-08:002017-01-15T11:42:15.948-08:00A New Normal Happy Sunday to everyone!<br />
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It seems there was a quick preview of winter last week, (Bonjour snow! :) Sadly it has left. Currently, we are enjoying 50 degree days here in the mountains. These bounces back and forth in the weather make for quite the interesting wardrobe. Not even factoring in the fact I am not able to fit into any of my old clothes anymore. Today marks my first maternity outfit post. Yay! I have had quite the time as of late trying to find clothing. First off, can we talk about the fact that a lot of maternity clothes are awful? I never truly realized it until I had to start shopping for some. Honestly, that combined with the constant body changes right now, I don't want to even get dressed in real clothes half of the time.<br />
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I have majorly struggled with the weight gain aspect of pregnancy, to be honest. I am eating incredibly well though, having successfully cut out almost all sugar, bread, and dairy. None the less, my body has been consistently packing on the pounds. ALL OVER. My legs, back, hips, arms etc. You name it. As someone who is obsessive about their weight, this has led to many a meltdown already. Honestly, my self-confidence is at the lowest it has ever been which is difficult. It's a bad downward spiral of feeling selfish for feeling upset about gaining weight...over and over and over again. Slowly but surely I am working through it.<br />
That being said, I could not be happier about being pregnant! My husband and I are truly thrilled and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of our new little girl. It gets more real with every day. This past week I have felt movement which is truly the most incredible thing.<br />
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I have reached 21 weeks which is past the halfway point. Yikes! May 24th will be here before I know it. Although due dates are hardly ever 100% correct, it's a date we are planning everything around. And I can't wait to share some tiny adorable sewing projects being worked on in the sewing room. </div>
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Hello! My it has been far too long... It seems that 2017 has officially come. Which to me is unreal in every aspect. Christmas flew by without so much as a wink, as did time with family. Living a couple hours away from one's family may not seem like a terrible hike, but life is busy for everyone. Meaning seeing my and Ethan's family is a precious commodity these days.<br />
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2016 held so much. It turned out to be a year where such an extraordinary amount of things came to pass that it felt as if two years worth of events and activities were shoved into one.<br />
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<li>January 2, 2016, Ethan and I got married! </li>
<li>We moved to a small temporary house</li>
<li>We moved to Alaska for the fishing season</li>
<li>We moved back to NC </li>
<li>We couch surfed from family to family while we searched for a place to live </li>
<li>We moved to the mountains </li>
<li>I got a job working for Brooks Brothers</li>
<li>We left to Scotland for a week (we decided we would do this during Alaska ) </li>
<li>We truly settle into our new rental house. Yay!</li>
<li>Ethan and I host Thanksgiving dinner (An accomplishment I am putting on here, because if you have ever cooked Thanksgiving dinner by yourself.... well, you understand;) </li>
<li>Christmas time! Ethan and I get to tell our families that we will indeed be welcoming a little girl into the world! The due date being May 24, 2017. </li>
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This catches us up to present day. Currently, a series of decisions need to be made that all have quite the domino effect upon each other. While I have never been a person who dislikes change or making decisions, I find myself wanting to fall asleep and wake up to find everything rosy and perfect. Haha, if only real life were that easy! P.S. Ethan and I are thinking about possibly moving again.... Which sounds like such an overwhelming prospect. However, it is one of those decisions mentioned above that need to be made. Truly beginning to feel like a nomad...<br />
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Here a some of my favorite photos from this past year. (In absolutely no particular order)<br />
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Left to right: My best friend Heidi, me, then my sisters Caroline and Casey. We are all quite silly and dramatic... If you can't tell :) </div>
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<br />Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-39728891922890074362016-11-15T12:48:00.000-08:002016-11-15T12:48:37.459-08:00OOTD: Autumn in North CarolinaMy, that title sounds strange without New York at the end doesn't it? I apologize for radio silence and a complete lack of regular posting. When I started this blog I had these beautiful intentions of posting no less than three times a week. However, then you start work. Your days off are spent catching up on laundry, housework, and make-a-head meals. Don't get me wrong. I love it! I truly love taking care of a house and being a wife. It's just that I'm still learning the ropes of it all and it occupies almost all of my time.<br />
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I have not even had the privilege to sit down and spend some quality time with my darling Bernina. Save for mandatory mending. If you do not already know, I work part time for Brooks Brothers as a supervisor. And the holiday hours that come along with working retail will soon set in creating even longer days. Thankfully, my husband and I share one weekday off from work that is the same. We have enjoyed using this day to explore the new territory we now call home. The mountains of North Carolina have so much to offer! Apple and vegetable stands on every corner it seems, not to mention homemade apple cider donuts. :)<br />
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As a side note. Western North Carolina is in an extreme drought right now. Wildfires are roaring and burning thousands of acres. The fire truly is just down the road from us and we may have to possibly evacuate. Prayers for rain and safety for the community would be so greatly appreciated! One of my friends passed in a devastating mountain fire early this year and my heart feels so heavy even thinking about it.<br />
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I do have to say, this is my absolute favorite winter staple. Hello luxurious fur collar :) I have such memories associated with it as well. I had the pleasure of wearing it for the run of It's a Wonderful Life where I played Violet Peterson. </div>
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SO much fun you all. I cannot wait to audition for a professional theatre near where I live. I miss acting and signing tremendously. </div>
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Because sometimes you ditch your lovely heeled oxfords and go wading in frigid water...It called to me. I adore exploring and what fun is admiring a beautiful creek from the sidelines right? I am pleased to say I only walked out with one injury from this particular traipse through the water. </div>
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Apples! I have been making loads of applesauce lately. And while I do not have a specific recipe I will say this. A touch (or more) of a good bourbon in the mixture as it's boiling and reducing gives an incredible flavor! </div>
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<br />Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-5920593967957146632016-10-04T08:31:00.000-07:002016-10-04T08:36:42.494-07:00OOTD: Sweater Days <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As I sit here typing and sipping my coffee, I feel more at peace about life that ever before. My husband and I are all settled into our little mountain home. I have begun working for Brooks Brothers as a supervisor and it has been the most incredible experience so far! If I am being honest with my self I have never truly loved going to work...ever. I have found a home working for this company though, and the best part is the hours! I can still keep house and cook full meals and find plenty of time to sew and knit with the hours I work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Needless to say, I want to stay here forever. Words I never thought I would say! My entire life I have wanted to move no less than once a year. To explore and travel. And while I know we may not live here forever. We have both decided if we had to pick a place to settle down for good, this would be it. </span></div>
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Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-33539808812937703012016-09-10T07:00:00.001-07:002016-09-10T07:00:12.596-07:00How to Functionally Wear Vintage While Traveling: Summer Edition <div class="p1">
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I have done lots of traveling through the years and in a varying degree of dress. For me, car trips are all about the comfy clothes. Leggings, long tunic style shirts and squishy soft socks. Flying, though? Oh, heaven forbid I ever step foot on a plane in any type of dress such as I described above. I absolutely disapprove of the casual state of clothing that people have adopted while flying. Every time I go through security I am blinded by Hello Kitty PJ pants and sports team sweat pants. Whatâs running through my head at this time? âStop all of the madness!â In nothing short of a Shakespeare style drama voice.<br />
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Over the course of many years, I have adopted a bit of a specific flying style. Vintage flair with modern practicality and minimalistic jewelry. Itâs a bit of direct formula now that I think of it. While I have traveled in heels before (Strappy 4-inch stilettos to be exact) I do not suggest it. I also walked 3 miles in said heels one fateful night in Manhattan. It hurt so terribly I actually considered going barefoot in the city. Which if you have ever looked down while walking on Broadway, you truly would have to be on the brink of insanity to even consider that.<br />
While footwear can be a bit of a kryptonite for me. I have to sigh, set looks aside and quietly resign myself to donning comfortable flats for air travel. I thank myself at the end of the day every time, though. </div>
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Belt: Thrifted</div>
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Pants: <a href="http://boyersisters.com/brijee-patterns/">Brijee Patterns The Linden Lady</a></div>
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Scarf: Thrifted</div>
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Bag: A gift from my father :) It is his old briefcase he used to carry to work. I have used it as my purse for many years now! </div>
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A note about The Linden Lady Palazzo pants. I first made these pants to accompany a very specific <a href="http://seamedstockingsandlace.blogspot.com/2016/05/sewing-linden-lady-palazzo-pants.html">1930's style outfit.</a> And I honestly put them in my closet wondering how I was going to wear/style them again. Um.... I am not kidding when I say I currently live in these pants now! I decided to don them for our two days of flying, travel, sleeping in the airport. You know all that jazz and fun stuff. I then proceeded to wear them in Seattle, WA where Ethan and I stopped to visit for two days. I changed briefly out of them once to wear a circle skirt outfit but jumped right back in them when we arrived back at our hostel! They have only left my person to take a wash these last weeks and I am starting to sew my second pair soon! </div>
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Am I getting a little over zealous when in my mind I am planning to sew two different pairs for every season? </div>
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Some travel essentials you guys :) A pattern to read through, some organic dark chocolate, and my knitting. If you have never tried Green and Black's Dark Chocolate before, go get some! </div>
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Outerwear: This is a bit tricky and seems to be determined by the destination. However, I always travel with my trench coat. It is lightly lined but if I get chilly, keeps me warm just fine. Not to mention, I feel a little bit fabulous in it ;) </div>
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Hats: I love wearing hats with outfits. It can really give a fun element! And while I have worn hats for flying the only warning I have to say is just make sure you keep track of it! I have nearly lost a treasured head covering many times before. Usually from needing to take it off during security and being in a rush etc... </div>
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Jewelry: While flying I usually keep it simple to no jewelry. I am not a huge jewelry person anyway, but I seem to stick with hoop earrings and long chain style necklace for travel. Very easy removal for security. </div>
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Are you noticing a theme here? Security seems to dictate most of my fashion choices for flying haha. </div>
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Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-23135258965801362512016-08-31T09:01:00.000-07:002016-08-31T09:04:02.268-07:00OOTD: Carolina BlueHello! First thing is first. I am home! My husband and I have returned to the sunny south and we are so excited to be back. As always, life is crazy :) We are both in the throws of finding new jobs and a place to live which is a bit difficult to navigate. However, Asheville is indeed where we are looking for jobs and an apartment. Is there anything better than the mountains of North Carolina?<br />
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I threw this outfit together for a day of running errands with Ethan in our home town. My wardrobe I took to Alaska is 100% not suited to the heat and humidity of NC weather. All of my shorts, flat sandals, summer tops etc... Are all in storage still. Thus the jeans and tied up shirt with my sisters shoes. Sisters are the best for borrowing clothes aren't they :p.<br />
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On to happier subjects! I have learned so much here in Alaska. Learned lessons about my self and character that were sorely needed, learned how to live without sleeping through the night and how to get by with just four hours regularly, how to keep my tongue in check when I feel like giving a deck hand a good lecture on what it means to behave like a gentleman... (Keeping my comments to my self is still the hardest I have to say... I can be quite opinionated haha) All in all though, I wouldn't trade this experience for the world. Also, Jellyfish have become a slight new obsession of mine. I have been able to see them many times here and I am fascinated with the different species! It was a happy day when I got to see a Cyanea Capillata jellyfish. It was gigantic! And incredibly amazing :)<br />
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I sewed these overalls well over a year ago for a photoshoot I had that took place in a greenhouse. ( I hope to be able to share photos from that shoot at some point on the blog!)<br />
I LOVE them. They are so comfortable! Feminine, and practical. I wear them here while painting, working, cooking, doing paperwork, you name it!<br />
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I don't remember the exact denim I chose, but I remember I purchased it from Denver Fabrics. The pattern is from Folkwear (fabulous pattern by the way) It also includes a pattern for a sweater and snood as well as the overalls!<br />
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I do so love snoods. They can provide just the right touch to a 1940's style ensemble. One note I do have to say about wearing snoods is that even though it seems like you can just bundle up straight hair and stick it in? You can't. Well, you can but you shouldn't because the hair will poke through all crazy! Best to wear one of these with a head full of curly hair. Which leads to the best part! They hold your curls. So, if you set your hair and want to keep the curl, wear a snood during the day for work then let your beautiful tresses out for a night on the town!<br />
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<br />Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-46592732502652091712016-07-28T23:39:00.000-07:002016-07-28T23:39:54.120-07:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/14815295/?claim=6gzkwdypdmg">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-57397980855524206302016-07-23T17:35:00.000-07:002016-07-23T17:35:35.259-07:00Sewing: The Ahwahnee Coat <div class="p1">
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Hello all! Sorry for my short blogging break there. Work has been very busy here in Alaska, and I have had hardly any time to sew or write! I have been knitting quite a bit as usual but I think I should spread my knitting posts out a bit :) I am pleased to say I have accomplished knitting my first hat though.</div>
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Today I thought I would share with you my progress on the first of two winter coats I am sewing this year! I chose Wearing Historyâs Ahwahnee pattern to get my feet wet in winter coat sewing and it proved to be just perfect for that! I chose a good warm wool and simple lining from Denver Fabrics, and I am loving the color contrast of the grey and the blue.<br />
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Later this year I will be embarking upon making a fully tailored 1940âs coat and I wanted this coat to be suitable for everyday use. As well as exploring the highlands later this year. (Ethan and I will be taking a slight detour after Alaska to visit Scotland.)<br />
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The coat is not quite finished yet, but it is getting close! This was my first time sewing welt pockets and I think they turned out pretty decently for my first try! All thatâs left is sewing the buttons and making the button holes then it is done! I believe I will wait to post the final photos till we are in Scotland however, for a pretty backdrop :) </div>
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Today I bring you a post/review of Lion Brand Yarns 'Return to Inverness Cowl' which was inspired by the TV show Outlander. I completed this project right before we came to Alaska but better late than never to post about it! One of my biggest loves within costuming is pairing knit pieces with my costumes. I do this mainly when attending The Carolina Renaissance Fair but I find it adds wonderful texture to any ensemble. My number one reason for watching Outlander really is the costumes/knitwear. Apparently I am not the only one who has grown attached to the frocks, fingerless gloves, and scarves Claire sports on the show! :) Lion Brand Yarn has launched many replica patterns and I chose to try out the most simple pattern for myself. I was/am in the middle of several difficult knitting projects so the cowl was really just something to work on when I wanted a break from craziness but didnât want to stop knitting.<br />
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May I please just sayâŚ.This cowl doesnât even need a pattern and I really feel rather upset about even paying for it! here's the gist without spelling everything outâŚ.You knit using two strands of bulky yarn at one time with gigantic needles. You knit for said length, cast off and join the ends together making a cowl. The end. I completed two scarves in one night! For those of you who have an Outlander fan in your life or someone who likes cowls, than this would make a fantastic Christmas present! Or a beginner knitters project. I always get ambitious with my knitting presents for Christmas but end up choosing too complicated patterns and never leave my self enough time to finish what I have started. </div>
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Something I love about this cowl?? It is the warmest scarf I have ever wrapped around my neck. I wear it all the time up here in Alaska! (I added more stitches when casting on than the original pattern instructed) I like living life on the edge like thatâŚ.. haha ;) One thing I did change while knitting my second scarf that I did not do on the first was I added some length so that it isn't so tight.<br />
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All in all a good project! Or couple projects if you knit several like I did. The cowl is warm, fashionable, can easily be used as a costume piece (score!) and relaxing to knit. I plan on making several more. </div>
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Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-53145288061984078592016-07-05T12:27:00.002-07:002016-07-08T22:02:59.546-07:00Sewing: Smooth Sailing Trousers <div class="p1">
Good evening everyone! Good morning depending upon what time you are reading this. As I sit typing this moment I am on anchor watch. My shift lasts for 2 hours and is on rotation so it never happens at the same time as the night previous. While I hated anchor watch at first, I now enjoy it! I get to have a space all to myself and enjoy peace and quite. Which happens to be quite a luxury! The days here are a blur and the nights are bright and full of work. I am exhausted. We arrived here in Alaska in May and it is now JulyâŚI can hardly believe it! I have moments where I think that I love this job and could definitely stay for years. While on the other hand I have days where I contemplate jumping overboard and taking my chances with the Bristol Bay rather than one more day of being on our boat! Truly, I donât think its that bad in and of it self. But rather that I am so not suited for the lifestyle of a sailor or âsailoretteâ ;) and donât particularity enjoy being thrown so far out of my comfort. zone. On the other hand I love it and wouldnât trade this experience for the world! I am completely at war with myself when it comes to how I feel about working here in Alaska so I think I will stop writing about this and blame it on hormones for the time being. And start talking about Wearing History's fantabulous Smooth Sailing Trousers! </div>
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Construction was easy as pie. Around 5 hours including pattern adjustments for fitting. I lowered the crotch and the length of the pants. Per usual :) You canât be over 6 ft tall and not make adjustments such as those. The fit of these make me feel so elegant! the high waist hits just right and is quite slimming :) </div>
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I purchased the fabric from Mood and bought some extra yardage in case some other projects happened to arise. Now I really want to make a coordinating 1940s suit jacket! The only down side to the fabric is that the plaid doesnât really stand out as much as I would like it to. From far away the color of the pants looks like a muted brown/gray tone. Which is a shame because the pattern is really lovely! And has a light blue thread running through it. </div>
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The blouse is from an old 1940s vintage pattern from my stash. I havenât sewn using it in years and realized that while it may be one of my favorite patterns that next time I would need to do some updating to the sizing. The blouse fits OK but not great. So one of my next projects is to re-grade the entire thing for future use. On the subject of the blouse though. I am loving my new married initials! Itâs the small thingsâŚ</div>
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Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-10504089801055880492016-06-26T03:02:00.000-07:002016-06-26T15:28:02.023-07:00Sunday Style: Sailorette <div class="p1">
Good Sunday to all of you wonderful people! If you are wondering about the title above, Ethan has taken to calling me a sailorette while up here in Alaska. Also, I actually put on some feminine attire today so I thought that was post worthy enough for now! If you were to catch sight of me here on the boat, you would see me in jeans, a sweater and boots. Clothing that I am not afraid to rip or get dirty basically. One day I attempted to dress nicely when I knew that I would not be doing any deck hand work. I wore a lovely vintage pencil skirt and high waist sweater. Well, I found out that I would be attending an emergency survival class that evening. No big deal right? Sit at a desk, scribble notes, and pay attention. Twas not so⌠Towards the end of the class the instructor let us know that we had to put on an immersion suit in less that one minute. If you donât know what an immersion suit is than google it, haha you will laugh. You will laugh harder when you imagine me climbing into one with a pencil skirt. Staying modest was quite interesting! However, I was one of the fastest and hit well under the one minute mark :) Which I attribute to all of my quick changes throughout the many musicals I have performed in. Fun times yâallâŚ.fun times. </div>
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Three items that Ethan always travels with: 1940's aviators, Robert Frost poetry book, and his leather Bible. They made for a pretty photo :) </div>
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Hello readers! Nearly everyone who knows me knows that I have a slight obsession with lingerie. (everyone being my girl /seamstress friends) Perhaps more than a slight obsession thoughâŚ. I have a rather extensive collection at the moment! However, it occurred to me last night that it was not a subject I had written about yet on the blog. The title of my blog is Seamed Stockings and Lace after all right? Anyhow, I thought that I would talk a bit about my favorite brands and share a couple of my own personal designs.</div>
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When it comes to vintage authenticity, quality, and looks. Three words: What Katie Did. </div>
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Their quality is top notch! I purchase all of my garter belts, seamed stockings, bullet bras, and main shape wear from them. While I have tried these items from other companies, I find that I always go back to WKD. Another aspect I like about WKD is how small the business is! Customer service is excellent and I have never had a hitch in ordering or returning items as needed. Supporting small businesses has become increasingly important to me as I have many friends venturing out into that realm. I pray to as well myself one day! </div>
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There are a couple other brands that I love however just donât usually have the privilege of buying from. Dita Von Teese has a lovely collection with Bloomingdales as does LâAgent Provocateur. I am quite serious when I say I would do anything to work on the fourth floor of Bloomingdales. Lingerie lovers heaveeeennn! Last time I was visiting Manhattan I walked around that floor for over an hour just soaking all the pretty items in. </div>
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When I became engaged last October I knew that I had to find the perfect lingerie set for my wedding night. Being the person that I am, I put as much thought if not more into my boudoir wardrobe than my actual wedding dress and I am not at all ashamed to say it! I searched for quite a while and purchased a gorgeous white set from LâAgent Provocateur. Absolutely beautiful! While not something to wear frequently, the quality and design elements are stunning.</div>
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I have a personal rule that before I make any historical outfit ensemble I have to make period appropriate underclothes. This rule applies to any time period though! meaning the 1940âs and 50âs for me. With a 1940âs dress nothing compliments it better than a set of tap pants and an authentic bra! Also, wearing a bullet bra with a turtleneck and a pair of cigarette pants? = One of my top 5 outfits I wear in the fall and winter seasons. I do indeed get strange looks and sometimes even comments when I wear a bullet bra. Honestly I could care less when it comes to other peoples opinions about my clothesâŚ</div>
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Pin Up Girl Clothing (they have a lingerie section separate from their clothing and and swimwear) </div>
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Playful Promises- Ethan actually bought me a corset from them which was beautiful! Sadly it was far too short for my tall frame. So I ended up giving it to my sister in law for a costume piece. </div>
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Every day brands that I enjoy consists of Victorias secret and Target brand. I used to adore VS but lately I have been thoroughly un-impressed with their designs and marketing. Like I said, I still buy my everyday wear from them, but donât buy any nicer lingerie sets from them. </div>
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I feel like a baking post is long overdue here on my blog! If I am not cooking a meal here in Alaska, I am baking something. Our boat has begun to trade baked goods for fresh fish from the local fisherman, so my current task as appointed by the Captain is keeping the kitchen fully stocked with baked goods to give away. Surprisingly, I haven't gotten tired of it yet!<br />
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Here are the two most popular cookie recipes among the crew that I work with, Cowboy Cookies and Cowgirl Cookies (I did not name these recipes ;) They are from a Deer Valley Ranch cookbook, but I typed them both out to share with you!<br />
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While baking at home I have the privilege and am accustomed to using all organic ingredients with freshly milled flour and honey granuals as a sugar substitute. Only having bleached white flour and generic ingredients to bake with has certainly been an adjustment for me. Eating organic and milling flour is something I so dearly miss! Growing up, I was very blessed to have a healthy minded mother when it came to eating. I don't believe I actually tasted anything made with white flour or store bought bread till I was in my teens! Even as much as it annoyed me as a child to always eat healthy, I love it now! Not only that, I have never once had a problem with my teeth. Even anything minor! And I rarely if ever get sick... It pays off in the long run I think.<br />
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That being said, these two recipes work just as well with whole wheat flour and sugar substitutes as they do with white flour and regular sugar, which is awesome!<br />
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I hope you enjoy these. Let me know if you try them and how they turn out!<br />
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Also, excuse the photo of the cowboy cookies. One batch got slightly overbaked, and before I could take pictures of the good batches with my nice camera they were already gone! Yes, they are that good ;)<br />
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P.S. From Olivia's Posting Manager Heidi - due to the lack of internet connection, Olivia has been sending me the contents for the blog, and I have been posting them. However, as the season starts in Alaska and the population grows by hundreds, the phone lines and internet connections get jammed; so it is possible that this could be the last post for a while. Hopefully technology will continue to work, but as it is unpredictable, only time will tell.Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-74724336140544532512016-06-13T16:43:00.000-07:002016-06-13T16:43:13.587-07:00Thoughts On: Quality Over Quantity <div class="p1">
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Lately the notion of clothes shopping has meant something entirely different to me. When ever I move, I purge my closet and re-evaluate my wardrobe. This latest move I noticed that I had too many clothes. Shirts, skirts, pants etc⌠Items I had collected and thrifted long ago that werenât even good quality or didnât fit me correctly. Why was I still holding on to them?</div>
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At one point during my clothing purge for the move I seriously contemplated throwing away over half of my clothing stash purely from frustration. Then the answer came to me. What is good quality and what isnât? What is timeless and whats a passing âtrendâ item. Quite a bit of my wardrobe consists of vintage pieces. However since I donât care to put too much wear and tear on them, I save those for special occasions. I then have the section of my closet which are items I have sewn. Thankfully I have grown leaps and bounds as a seamstress in the past few years. However, this meant that there were pieces I needed to let go of solely for the sake that they were not made that well. Finally, there was the gaping black hole of my wardrobe which was such a mishmash of items it drove me insane! </div>
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I threw most of it away. Actually, I should rephrase. I gave most of it away. I have made a new resolution. (actually I made quite a few but more on that later :) I will no longer buy something because of a passing fancy. I will research an item, I will save for a good quality piece, and make sure it happens to be one that has the ability to incorporate itself with other pieces of my wardrobe. I have not thought this way about clothes for that long. Shoes on the other hand? I have had this policy with shoes for years. I will drop well over $100.00 on a pair of shoes without a problem!</div>
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I had a pair of synthetic lace up boots for the longest time. I loved those things to death! Quite literally, because they died⌠In the process of finding a replacement pair for myself, Frye Boot adds kept popping up on my screen. Simply ignoring them because of their hefty price tags lasted about 30 minutes. I began to research their footwear with the intention of buying a set of lace up boots for my self. I saved for a while and I bought a pair! The boots are made from genuine leather, which means that when properly conditioned and taken care of they will last me forever! So I ask, why is it that we as a consumer society donât hesitate to buy dozens of pairs of shoes hovering around the 50 dollar price tag. Shoes that will last three years at MOST. However, we wonât consider buying a set of shoes that will last us a lifetime for a couple hundred dollars? (granted this is not the entire consumer population) I have earnestly asked this question of some of my friends and acquaintances and their answer is always âI canât afford itâ My thought is that I canât afford to buy replacement shoes every year! Being a good steward of what we own and taking care of our possessions is so important yet somehow gets overlooked completely. </div>
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Hi, It's me, Livhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16057750426428452556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456037661713739974.post-71640906245303894902016-06-08T08:31:00.001-07:002016-06-08T08:31:34.174-07:00Adventures in Knitting: Fingerless GlovesHappy Wednesday to you all! <br />
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While I have been in Alaska I have lost all sense of time and days. We work seven days a week up here, and the only thing that keeps me halfway on track is cooking! Breakfast gets served at 7:30, lunch at 12:30, and dinner at 6:30. For the most part I enjoy the cooking (except for the fact that I have to get up and make a full breakfast every morning, which I detest because I am so not a morning person).<br />
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While living in North Carolina I would frequently stay up till around 3:00 A.M. each night. Whether I would be cleaning, baking, or sewing, I did (still do) my best work at night, especially in the creative area. It is calm, quiet, dark, and peaceful, which I find relaxing. Needless to say, getting up at 6:00 every morning is just not my thing. I had a momentary thought that if I set 'Barbosa is Hungry' as Ethan's and my alarm song in the morning, it would be a pleasant rousing start to the day with a touch of irony. Ha... ha... Not so! I woke up feeling angry because the song was so sudden and loud... then I nearly punched Ethan, who is in fact one of those sweet morning people! He wakes up with a broad smile on his face and a sonnet on his lips, then offers to make hot chocolate. I sit there squinting my eyes with a grumpy expression on my face, and think to my self, "What is wrong with you? Why are you so happy?" I come around after a while.<br />
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In the moments where there is little work to do, and in the still of the bright night, I have found myself reaching for my knitting needles more often. Transporting a knitting project is far more easy to do than a sewing project :) I have been knitting since around the age of six, when my family's elderly neighbor next door taught me, my eldest sister, and our friends to knit. We had a little knitting club after church on Sunday, and we always had a lovely time!<br />
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I didn't begin to seriously knit until the last few years though. I taught myself how to cable, which, in my eyes, was quite an incredible feat. While that was a wonderful learning step for me, I am quite ready to move on! Yesterday I taught myself knitting in the round without any assistance from the internet! Haha... After a few tears of frustration, I am proud to say that I believe I have mastered it!<br />
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I have always had a love for fingerless gloves, so I decided that my first knitting in the round project would indeed be a set of fingerless gloves. Just from looking at the photo, I can see many mistakes... However, there is always room to grow in any craft! Currently, I have my eye on many 1940's knitting patterns (my favorite kind)! I very much would like to knit a 1940's sweater, but I have many reservations about this. The largest of these is fitting; I am terrified of knitting a garment and not having it fit! I do not know how to adjust pattern sizing before knitting... and I can't find anyone else who knows how either.<br />
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Hoorah! My first sewing post from Alaska! Words canât express the joy I felt when I had the freedom to start working on the sewing projects I brought with me. The only time I have to sew is at night after a full days work which makes for very tired eyes. This became a direct affect on the project I am sharing with you today. </div>
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I would like to preface this section of the post by saying I was not entirely of sound mind while sewing these pants. (I was exhausted) However my window of opportunity for sewing was quite small which meant that nothing was going to stop me! Sadly the exhaustion factor coupled with our boat rocking quite badly during a storm made for some doozies of mistakes. (Pardon me while I go jump out the window from embarrassment) </div>
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I attached the waist band on backwards. Instead of having the zipper and closures open from the left side they open from the right side. Also, donât even get me started with how horrific my bound button holes look. For me bound button holes are like a bad math problem I just canât quite master. Meaning that I avoid doing them at all costs! Which is entirely the wrong answer to a problem because it means I will never get better at them. With both the Weskit and the Palazzo pants I decided to tackle bound button holes once and for all. The result? Very bad looking! Just sloppy work⌠I donât know why I canât master these! Does anyone have any tips? Currently I have resigned myself to just doing them over and over again till one day they look as they should. </div>
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As far as the pattern goes though? It is truly amazing!! Brigid did a beautiful job on this pattern and the illustrations provided throughout the steps come across perfectly clearly. This is an attribute that frequently cannot be awarded to sewing patterns in my opinion. Needless to say, I am already plotting to make my second pair. These pants are that perfect balance of being comfortable to wear yet looking classy. </div>
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Let me preface this outfit post by saying this is what happens when you are moving... And your moving destination is Alaska. I have packed away all of my summer clothes and did not account for the few days we have left in North Carolina... So that is why this outfit looks as if it should be posted in October and not May. For that I apologize! I bought this dress through eShakti during the winter season. Oddly enough, I found this incredible site though the internet while searching for wedding dresses. eShakti happens to offer the option of custom measurements which is why I adore this business! I am over 6 feet tall so as you can imagine clothes shopping for me is an absolute nightmare! That to say, to anyone who has issues finding clothes that fit, I highly recommend checking out their site :) <br />
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Dress: eShakti</div>
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Boots: Frye</div>
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Belt: Raleigh Vintage</div>
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Necklace: A gift </div>
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