I finished my linen blouse today. I am usually very critical about all results. It fits perfectly. I love the linen. It was a dream to handle and sew. I love the vintage lace trims and the buttons are little gems. So what is my complaint? The ruffle worked well, and the pattern had a [...]
Archive for April, 2010
My Love Affair with Sewing
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Clothing, Decorative, Fabric, Memories, Ruminating on April 22, 2010 | 30 Comments »
For Elspeth
Posted in Indomitable Women, Memories on April 20, 2010 | 8 Comments »
For Elspeth Thompson who passed away March 25, 2010.
Morning Beach Walk
Posted in Inspiration, Memories, Nature, Places, Seasons on April 16, 2010 | 20 Comments »
When I am in Mendocino, I start every morning with a walk down to the headlands and across to the stairs down to the beach. No matter what the weather: sun, clouds, pouring rain, or wild winds, I am destined for the beach. It is the one constant in my routine when I am here. [...]
Mendocino Time
Posted in Memories, Nature, Places on April 12, 2010 | 32 Comments »
We traveled back to Mendocino, California yesterday from Portland, Oregon, a twelve hour drive with stops for gas, rest rooms, and a picnic lunch. The three cats in their cages were so well-behaved this time. I think they knew they were headed to the place they love most. I took this photo just as we [...]
Celebrating Life
Posted in Clothing, Fabric, Inspiration, Nature, Places, Ruminating, Seasons on April 10, 2010 | 18 Comments »
I have been thinking a lot lately about colors in our lives, and primarily what colors we choose for our clothing. On my morning walks, I have been inspired by all the natural and vibrant colors in all the spring flowers. Tulips seem to be blooming in everyone’s gardens and now the wisteria hanging over [...]
Clothing for Us
Posted in Clothing, Fabric, Indomitable Women, Inspiration, Memories, Ruminating on April 7, 2010 | 40 Comments »
I have been thinking a lot about how we, as older women, dress. It seems problematic. I think we don’t trust our instincts or else we are mired in jeans and t-shirts or loose sweaters. I am a little tired of looking at myself in this attire everyday. I want to look like this woman [...]
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