Now these women are MAJOR seamstresses. I'm talking, crazy awesome things are produced from their magical fingertips. They make beautiful clothing. For example, my mother in law made her two daughters wedding dresses and they looked like they came straight from a professional. I guess they kinda did, because she practically is one.
Becky has sewn her own formal dresses, couch covers, etc, etc. They are introducing me to this other side of "domestic goddess"-ness. My fear of the sewing machine is slowing dwindling away. I can now sew on my scrapbook projects without breaking anything or passing out.
It is now time to take the next step. Luckily my mother in law instilled some sewing talent into my husband, the seamster of the house, so he can help me along as I undertake my first big project.
I am making myself a dress.
It is the middle, black jumper with the elbow length ivory blouse underneath. I'm pretty excited. I just have to finish a few more projects before I start this one (and lose the last few lbs to make it a smaller size!)
But then I might have to buy one of these beauties I've had my eye on to wear with it, out on the town. Both found on etsy. Here and here.
2. I'm extremely excited to play with the Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist that I just bought in turquoise blue. Check out their gallery, it's awesome what they do with stuff!
3. Becky is an angel. Coming to visit us from Germany, she brought us a nice stash of Lindt chocolate. The best chocolate in the world. They converted us, while we were there visiting. She brought over some dark chocolate for Nate and a new favorite for me, Lindt Fioretto Himbeere. A crispy milk chocolate truffle, covered with while chocolate and filled with a raspberry creme. It is so beautifully decandant. I indulged in the last one today. It's probably a good thing we can't get these in the states.
4. Loving these boys.
5. I have acquired a whole stash of these Mead composition books and they save my life. With my excessive list writing, scrapbook page sketching and note taking...they make me happy.
6. I'm pretty excited that 3 books I've read recently are being made or have been made into movies. I'm very excited for My Sister's Keeper to come out in June. I really enjoyed the book so I hope the movie is well done. I'm a little late on Confessions, but happy that it's coming to DVD soon! I loved that book. And I don't think much needs to be said about the 3rd one :).
Finally!!!!!
7. I've inherited a new laptop from my husband. I've spent the last two days starting over with itunes. Rediscovering old favorites and finding some new ones too. I'm especially loving old Death Cab, Greg Laswell, Coldplay, Acceptance and some old soundtracks to The O.C.
Also gearing up for some May concerts, Flight of the Concords, Anberlin and Taking Back Sunday. Yay!
8. Starting my mornings with these pretties on my cereal. Being that they are frozen, they turn my milk purple and make it slushy. Nothing is better. I've been enjoying them on Frosted Shredded Wheat, Special K and Rice Chex. I recommend.
9. The color combination: dark sparkly grey, light aqua blue, and dark pink. I couldn't find a photo with the 3 to do it justice, but I'm working on a layout right now with only these 3 colors and it makes me happy.
10. This website, as always.
Happy Monday!
Lisa
