Scenes from an Italian wedding
It’s already 12 days since my friend got married in Assisi, Italy. It’s been a beautiful ceremony with an exceptional organization. I thought to share some details: weddings are one of those things that vary according to the country We got there the day before the wedding and had some time to stroll around the hometown of St. Francis We were welcomed with a drink … Continue reading Scenes from an Italian wedding
Two challenges ahead: Summer essentials sew-along and 31 Days to Building a Better Blog
Summer is starting and I thought it would be fun to give myself two challenges: Summer essentials sew-along 2011 31 Days to Building a Better Blog aka 31DBBB Joining Summer essentials sew-along 2011 is a celebration of my first year blogging and getting into the wonderful sewing community. When I joined last year I pushed myself to write a blog, so I couldn’t miss it this … Continue reading Two challenges ahead: Summer essentials sew-along and 31 Days to Building a Better Blog
Annie Trousers in Rome: 4 reasons why I love the Eternal City
This weekend I was at my friend’s wedding in Assisi so I took a flight to Rome, which is about 120 miles away, and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to visit friends and stroll around the Eternal city…wearing my brand new Annie trousers! Finally I managed to figure out the zipper, waistband and adjust the leg fit….so I am ready to go and share 4 … Continue reading Annie Trousers in Rome: 4 reasons why I love the Eternal City
Weekend activity
My two ongoing projects are not finished yet (I struggled with the waistband so didn’t have time to get on with my sheath dress) , so I thought of sharing this sunset picture I took on Sunday evening after the movies. I was on the ferry with my car (they are big enough to hold about 15) on the front line and this beautiful sunset … Continue reading Weekend activity
Easy Swing Skirt
If you were expecting to see my finished pants, you will be quite surprised to see a new skirt. But I have a very valid excuse (or at least that’s what I have been telling myself)… I was testing a new pattern from Jocole: her soon-to-be-released Easy Swing Skirt. From time to time Jodi Jean asks for pattern testers thorough her blog and this time … Continue reading Easy Swing Skirt
