I don't make copies...I make originals -Michael Scott, Dunder Mifflin

I made this skirt a long while ago. However, it was very hastily made. I was always safety-pinning it closed and resewing the hem and so it was never worn as much as it deserved to be worn. Until this past week it had been pushed to the bottom of a drawer, but that's no place for such a quirky patterned fabric, is it? I took it all apart and carefully made a new skirt out of it. I like it. A lot. I can't wait for the days to warm up so that I can restyle it with a cheerfully bright colored top (maybe sea-foam). Also, let me just point out that the flapper girl necklace I'm wearing is on sale in my Storenvy shop.

Sunday tea / floral on graph paper...

I finished this dress earlier in the week and I have to say, I freaking love it! I don't know if you can see the pattern of the fabric clearly, but it definitely is floral on graph paper. You can see the fabric a bit better in this post. I think it really gives it that sweet & nerdy edge that I tend to gravitate towards. Another exciting detail about this dress? The fabric was only $1.50/ yard! What!?! I know. I also made it with a couple layers of mustard yellow fabric underneath (also $1.50/yard) to give the skirt a fuller look. What do you think, is it good enough for Sunday tea? What about you, have you finished anything you're super happy with?

a glimpse at my day alone...

I made some pretty rings.

Yesterday was the first day in a while that I was home alone. I definitely get the most done that way. I don't worry about making messes while floating from one project to another, the loudness of the sewing machine, the music, the vacuum, the sounds of opening and closing the drawers, the doors...you get the point. Here are just a couple snaps from my day, I figured you wouldn't be interested in photos of my cleaning and organizing the house!

I finally finished this dress I shared on instagram.

I glittered a pair of boring black oxfords w/ Martha Stewart Craft Paint.

Started re-reading Catching Fire

yesterday's OOTD: is purple my favorite color?

I wonder how long I can continue to use only my iphone for post photos? I do have a camera, but you just can't beat the convenience of using this phone, really. Take a photo and it's already on my computer in the right file and everything! Why would I want to make it harder? Not to mention I'm having a bit of a love affair with all the free photo filters you can find on this phone. I have just ordered an iphone holder for my tripod so that should bring in some variety. Outdoor photos?! Maybe.
Anyway, it's pretty much always raining here, or at least it has been so when so I get a little excited to see new colors around the house. You know, any color other than green.

Lizard ring: Claire's. Steampunk ring: handmade. Shoes: F21. Skirt:handmade. Top: AllenB for JCP

Geeky things I think I need in my life...

All from Think Geek. Pretty much the best online shopping ever. (ever!)

1. Camera lens mug
2. Periodic table shower curtain
3. Star Wars handbag
4. Star Wars cookbook
5. Rubik's cube mug
6. Rubik's cube pepper grinder