Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Maxi Skirt / Strapless Dress

I've seen SO many of these on the internet the past few weeks I figured I would make some. I think the first one I saw Erica B made last year. I Kept that in the back of my mind lol

As a maxi skirt. I LOVE IT. The length is where I can wear flats or heels with it.

As a strapless dress I LOVE it lol. I was actually getting ready to go when I took this pic so I grabbed the first belt and shoes that were close in order to snap the pic. Once I feel better I'll wear a wider belt with it to define my waist more.

I have so many of these made lol. It's literally two pieces of fabric, two seams and elastic in the waist lol. Took me 15 minutes to cut and sew this up. I'll take pics in the others as I wear them! I've got this gorgeous textured white sheer, a gorgeous blue, black & white printed Calvin Klein pleated fabric, and a black and white printed one lol. Can you say addicted? I believe this summer will be another summer of dresses and skirts for me lol.

Y'all have a good one!
Toodles!

Pics from my G2- Phone Dump

Kayla lookin all jazzy

ALL my power was knocked out...dumb squirrel.

I rebuke the spirit of an empty gas tank lol. I don't let my truck get past half before I fill up again lol

Kayla tried out for band. She will be playing clarinet. She get it from her momma lol. She did WONDERFULLY!

Note the time. As I'm typing this up, this song is STILL playing. It's all down in my spirit lol

Treated myself to an ice-dream cone from Chick fila. I deserved it after the day I had...

THIS was A day. Six hours of testing and an echo cardiogram O_O. More on that later.

You know it's FIFTY bucks for the DR to fill out these papers!?!??! O_O What in da whirl!

I needed a red dress. Forgot I had this one. SCORE!

My momma is SO silly lol

See! Told you lol

Her side eye is STILL something serious lol

See! LOL I can't remember how old she was on this pic lol

He had icing EVERYWHERE lol

Say heyyy to patti labelle lol

TeeTee lil pooh poohhhhh lol

Pulled out some old maxi dresses. STILL love them lol

Aj got his braces tightened lol. He HATES that.

That's a TIRE across him. O_O

Water balloons, hose pipes, and water guns were involved lol

Aint it purrrtttyyyy lol

SPARKLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!! I LOVE my mirror lol

I tell you what, I'm THANKFUL to have health insurance!!!!!

I have a driver. Literally.

LOL, y'all know how I do every few months or so lol

Took the girls to payless to pick up some sandals and fell in love with these cute earrings!


Went to visit my grandparents. They are HILARIOUS lol

Running errands lol

YUMMY! A treat to make me smile lol

He loves looking outside lol

He got his first package! LOL

A run to hancock lol

Had several appointments. Nothing fancy.  I love polka dots lol

Man how many pics have I uploaded? LOL I guess that's it till next time! LOL

McCall's 6307...A Pattern Review

 

 

I'm getting soft. The girls are TRULY raiding my fabric stash lol. Some fabric is just totally off limits though lol

I remember Mimi making some shorts or pants with this and I fell in LOVE with it. Ordered some instantly, only to let it sit and let my baby find it lol.

 

Pattern Description: Self-lined bodice and midriff.

Pattern Sizing: 14


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yep very.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? My daughter loves this style dress.


Fabric Used: Stretch sateen


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will make this one over and over. She loves it and has already picked out fabric for another one.

Conclusion: This is a great pattern. I think it is OOP now but I'm sure you can find something similar if you have a little lady in your life that likes this style dress.

Hump Day Ramblings... Fashion, Fabric and things of that nature...

• I enjoy looking at high end designer clothes. I'd never buy any of it, but I love looking at it and saving what I like on Pinterest lol

• I pin a LOT of things to pinterest. I take bits and pieces of it and kinda make it my own.

• For a long time I didn't know what MY style was. I'm finally figuring it out! YAY ME! LOL It's not even a STYLE just dress according to how I feel lol & wear what looks good on me lol

• I love fabric. I'm letting my girls pick more of my fabrics instead of buying them stuff. I still buy for them but I think they have more fun picking MY stuff lol

• I have a list of fabrics I need. Yes NEED.

• Seems like the magic number for fabric in my stash is 2 years. Once it's sat there two years it seems like that's what I pick from.

• I can remember where I bought fabric. Maybe not WHY I bought it but I can surely tell you where it came from,

• OHHH my mom & I take this annual lil trip every July. I actually forgot about it until JUST now lol. Need to start stashing my pennies lol.

• I love sewing. People think if they tell me I'm sitting on my "God given talent" That I will sew for them. Uhhh NERP. I would LOVE to teach a beginners class. If not, I can surely recommend you to a good class lol.

• I never fabric shop without a coupon, UNLESS I'm ordering online.

• Lately Hancock & Joanns has had a great selection.

• So glad Tony supports my fabric addiction lol.

• I have a pattern addiction. I LOVE patterns!!! This year my GOAL is to put my patterns in numerical order.

• I still organize all my patterns on Flickr. I think it was Mimi that had the original Idea. BEST THING EVER. I just scroll through my collections and grab the pattern number lol. LOVE it.

• I have a few favorite fabrics that I try to literally keep on hand in all colors. No, seriously. If I want something I grab it and keep it moving.

• I want what I wear to always for my age. I'm not 50 so I won't dress like I am. I'm not 21 so I won't dress like I am. I'm 34 lol. That is all.

• I just saw the most gorgeous fabric.  I seriously need to order it.

• I often plan what I want to sew around my shoes lol. Yep. I sure do.

• I ordered some patterns and I will be SO happy when they come in the mail.

• Erica B made a shirt a few years ago and I wanted one too. Had the fabric and pattern and it's STILL sitting there. Already cut out, just need to sew it lol

• Sometimes I don't notice a pattern until someone else had made it.

• I love how two people can make the same exact thing and it look totally different.

• Jaelyn is expressing REAL interest in learning to sew. I'm happy! I'm gonna teach her (and Kayla if she wants) this summer.

• I took out my spring clothes and I'm so happy about the quality of the garments I'm making. It TRULY makes me happy to see how I've improved over the years!!! YAY! LOL

• I love the fashion bombshell blog. I always look at it at the end of the day so I can read all the comments lol

Ahhh ok, that's all I got lol

Toodles!

Happy 1st Birthday Aiden!

I can't BELIEVE my baby is ONE. Well not MY baby but you know.

This little boy is such a blessing!!!!

I'm so thankful for his mom and dad. I love Andre & Zanete and I just thank God for them.

As Aiden celebrates his first birthday I pray that he grows into the young man that God wants him to be.

I pray that Andre & Zanete continue to be great parents to him and allow God to show them how to bring him up.

I speak nothing but blessings upon this family!

Love y'all!!!

And my Aiden pooh pooh!!!!

Happy Birthday!!!! Auntie loves you so much!!!

McCall's 5591...A Pattern Review

Right now I'm having full moments of obsession.

Today's obsession is with stripes.

I loveddddddddddddddddddd the way the stripes on the waist band went in a different direction. I love playing with stripes but I'm not ALWAYS successful lol.

 

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Then I ran across this:

 

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I LOVE this lady. Seriously. I wanted to wear this outfit. I just don't like my skirts THAT short. SO glad I sew.

Enter McCall's 5591

 

 

Pattern Description: Mid-knee length, pleated skirts have faced yoke and back zipper closure; skirt A has slash front pocket with band and contrasting lower band; skirts B and C have side seam pockets; skirt B has carriers and sash; skirt C has ribbon trim at lower edge.

Pattern Sizing: 14-22


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? SUPER easy.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love this pattern.


Fabric Used: Some type of poly mystery blend I found at Hancock. It was $2.00 a yard.


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None really. I didn't add pockets or carriers for the sash.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I am TOTALLY making this again in a solid. LOVE this pattern.

Conclusion: This is a great pattern if you like box pleats.

This skirt is totally twirl worthy! What you don't twirl?? You are missing out on the finer things in life lol

I didn't think I could wear pleats. What I learned is that is reallyyyy depends on the TYPE of pleats and the fabric. Still learning what looks good on me. Thanks to my gooooooooooooooood friend for talking me into making this skirt lol. Love you!

I wore my fun yellow pumps 

 

And blingy yellow necklace for a more fun look.

 

 

Alright, that's all I got lol.

Till next time!
Toodles!

 

 

Hump Day Ramblings

• That email address is associated with an existing WordPress.com account, please log in to use it.<---let me figure out what is going on. I can't comment on my wordpress blogs anymore. Humph.

• Uhh *ALL* my plans have changed.

• God has me in His hands!

• I'm so hungry.

• The kids are NOT fussing. PEACE lol

• Blogspot word verification O_O

• Spring Break starts at noon. YES.

• Thankful.

• Feeling good right now! Might try to sew! YAY!

• I just read something that made me smile. God does things for a reason and I PRAY that it's the real deal with them and not just some put on but I pray they are doing it the Bible way.

• Shrimp from a chinese place is SO good.

• I'm watching Face Off like I've NEVER seen it lol.

• I haven't had a design from the nail shop on my hands or toes since highschool lol

• Orange juice. Yum.

• FULL day today. WHEW.

• We can NEVER Keep AA batteries in the house! Between all the remote controls and Aj's Xbox controller...we need rechargable batteries.

• This French Toast Coffee is THE BOMB.

• I did NOT have to take pain meds last night! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!

• I made THE best chicken salad!! YUMMMMYYY

• My feet are cold lol.

• This TV is soooo loud.

• Even though I have a HUGE number of books on my kindle app on my IPAD 2, I just requested some books from the library lol

• Dole Fruit bowls....the bomb lol

• Jaelyn was driving the other day and said driving was easier than Mario Kart on the Wii lol. I thought that was hilarious lol

• Tomorrow I WILL clean out my email. Goodness.

• It is 3:03am. O_O

• Something isn't sitting right with me. I'm gonna pray about it because EVERYTHING comes out. Yep. Sure does.

• ummmm ok lol

Ok, what y'all got!??!?!

My Studio 2012

After allllllllllll the talk about my studio I did here I am FINALLY finished!!!

Welcome to my studio 2012...

Let the tour begin:

 

 

My view from the door. (my current project on the floor lol)

 

 

My view from the other side of the room.

 

 

annnd another view lol

 

 

I love bookshelves. I was going to put shelves on the wall in this little nook but decided against it. This one holds a varitety of things as you can see lol.

 

 

Most of my scrapbooking stuff. I WILL scrapbook again. I just need to DO IT lol

 

 

This shelf holds mainly fabric, a few books and a small tv. The tv will be gone soon. I'm getting a flatscreen for the wall.

 

 

This shelf holds my scrapbook albums and more fabric lol. HURSH.

 

 

My flatscreen will actually go here. I guess I go pick one up soon. That will make more space on my shelf for fabric lol

 

 

My "work" table and my ratty chair. I got this from my mom years ago and I refuse to get rid of it. I might recover it though lol

 

 

Last one... I LOVE my file cabinet. LOVE IT. It holds all my patterns. ONE of these days I'm going to put them in numerical order. Right now they are by pattern company.Oh and that's Gizmo's bed lol. He likes to take naps while I sew lol.

There you have it! I ***LOVE*** my space!!!! We are still doing some small cosmetic things to the house but it's ALMOST done. YAY!

Linky Love...

http://wateredsoul.com/2012/02/guest-posta-love-that-last.html Beautiful

http://divadeesdiscussions.com/2012/02/14/valentines-day-a-holiday-worth-more-than-candy-and-roses/#comment-7527  UMMMHMMM

http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/02/nearly-3-years-later-deleted-facebook-photos-are-still-online.ars?old=mobile WOW

How your mind set hurts your finances

http://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html

http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/homes-real-estate/new-mortgage-settlement-benefit-1-million-homeowne/nHYnb/

 http://manteresting.com/ HILARIOUS lol

 http://iwastesomuchtime.com/index.php Singlema STAY with some good links lol

http://www.thelovechase.com/2012/02/chasing-closed-doors-blessing-of.html EXCELLENT POST!!!!!!! Long but so worth the read.

 Subission... What you think??

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/320137

http://www.businessinsider.com/pinterest-copyright-issues-lawyer-2012-2 Say huh say wha????

Y'all got anything? Link me up!

Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Recipe

http://thecrockstar.blogspot.com/2009/01/absolute-best-crockpot-beef-stroganoff.html

Now THIS was INSANE!!! It was all the rage on twitter soooo of course I had to make it too lol

Again, NO picture lol. I know I SUCK but trust me, it was REALLY good lol

 

Hump Day Ramblings

• Going back to the dr tomorrow. Hope this is the end of all these visits. In Jesus Name, Amen.

• Pinterest helps me plan my dinner menu.

• I have ZERO energy.

• I STILL need a hotel & plane ticket. This week. This week. THIS WEEK. REPEAT.

• I fussed about Netflix and started back again lol.

• My phone messed up :( But Tmobile is sending me another one. The thought of having to purchase a new phone had me O_O. I LOVE my G2.

• the kids have been awesome.

• I'm addicted to colbalt blue fabric.

• I love pinning stuff. I need to make the things on my sewing inspiration board.

• Gizmo barks at the worst times.

• Just had THE best PB&J sandwich.

• Got an email and I have NO clue who this person is. Hmmm *thinking*

• I was sooooo excited about going to prayer today. Time came and I couldn't even get up. EXHAUSTED. Tony went though and we are ONE.

• Laundry has seemed to be doing itself lately. NO COMPLAINTS.

• I stopped complaining about laundry a while ago. Now, putting it up is ANOTHER story lol.

• We figured out how to watch youtube on the tv. AWESOMENESS lol

• I have an unspoken prayer request up right now. I need God to work that thing out like ONLY He can.

• Dinner is smelling SUPERB!!!!

• I might try and sew tonight. Have SO much I WANT to make lol. Making it is a WHOLE different thing lol.

• Went through my contacts...STILL don't know who this is.

• Tmobile should be here soon with my phone!!! YAYAYAYAYYAY

• I hope I'm well enough to travel next week. If not we are staying put. I get tired WAY too quick now. Don't want to chance it.

• NOWWWWWWWWWWWWW I know who that was!

• BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

• *sigh*

• Soooo I got my new phone but my apps didn't update!??!? What in THE world. I can't even remember what I had on there :( What apps are y'all loving for the droid? THANKS! LOL

Ok, what's going on with ya'll????

Pics from my G2- Phone Dump (((VERY PIC HEAVY)))

 

 

 

Bday cake icecream is the best thing...

 

 

These beads will always remind me of our marriage retreat :)

 

 

Mom & Ms. Juanita showing off their quilts IN Hancock lol

 

 

I'm at the PO so much they know me and always poke fun at me lol.

 

Oh so THAT'S how you park??O_O

 

 

Kayla passed out doing homework one night. When I saw her it was around midnight. I threw some cover on her and turned the light out. I NEVER wake a sleeping child lol.

 

 

Jaelyn bought me this cute lil nike shirt a while back. I just found it lol.

 

 

When your car is on "E" This is the LAST thing you want to see lol

 

 

I was in Winn-Dixie and I PROMISE you I freaked out because I thought someone was standing behind me. Scared the mess out of MYSELF. SMH.

 

 

My current nail color. NO Idea what color this is. Some cheap $2.00 stuff lol

 

 

Feeding my lil pooh pooh!! He tried to bite my finger off lol.

 

 

NOTHING like fresh bass!!! My dad went fishing and mom cooked it that same day. YUM.

 

 

He givin Tee tee those EYES lol

 

 

Stopped by pet smart to get shampoo and dog treats and the kids wanted to bring home another animal. NERP. They called Tony to plead their case lol

 

I REALLLLLLLLLLLLY need to organize my accessories!

 

 

 

Felt real "rock star-ish" in this look lol

 

 

As much as I HATE this game, I played with the girls.

 

 

This is why I ONLY buy patterns on sale lol. That's how much I SAVED on 9 patterns lol

 

 

Fell in love with this shoe. Had to have them.

 

 

First time I saw someone selling GS cookies. I did NOT buy any. HAVE NOT BOUGHT ANY lol

 

 

Gizmo got his first haircut!

 

So glad they are friends!

What happens when you are reading a great book.

For the LURVE. Nerp. I did not buy them lol.

Gizmo know he can stretch out!

All the change in my purse. I KNOW it had to be well over $20!

Love my lil dress and necklace.

 

 

 

Jaelyn and I successfully made Starbucks Caramel Frap. YUM.

 

 

Jaelyn making her list of patterns for me to purchase for her. Humph

 

 

 

I like them MUCH better than Gigi's.

 

 

LOVE this stuff.

 

 

 

 

Yummyyyy

 

 

 

 

Some sweet 16 pics lol

 

 

 

LOVING these necklaces lol

 

 

LAID OUT lol

 

 

 

Jaelyn stay doing something on Pinterest lol

 

 

 

A lil Kayla action lol

 

 

Tony on pinterest picking something for dinner lol

 

 

SMH

 

 

Ahhhhhhhhh

 

 

One of my fav gifts from Christmas.

 

Ok, that's IT. I had SOOOO many pictures on my phone. I've started all over now lol

 

 

On my nightstand...

 

 

The Hunger Games.

Man this book is insanely popular because of the movie that is coming out on the 23rd.

Jaelyn read this back in 2008 and told me THEN how good it was. Ehhh. I'll pass. I mean she went on and on, and as each book came out I went and got them for her. No biggie. She loves to read.

She has asked me since it came out to read this book. Jaelyn is NOT one that will read a book again once she is finished with it. I can NOT tell you how many times she has read this series.

So with the movie coming out she begggggggggggggggggggged me to read it just as she did so many years ago.

I did.

OH MY WORD!!!!

This book is EXCELLENT!!

It has been a LONG time since I've stayed up until 2am reading a book. A VERY LONG TIME.

It is EXCELLENT.

Unique storyline that keeps you turning the pages.

READ IT NOW.

Thank me later.

It really is a very, very good story. I'm ready to start on the 2nd book in the series now.

Feels good to be back to reading...now if my house would clean itself lol.

THE BEST PROPOSAL EVER!!!!

My friend Melanie has THE best proposal!!

You HAVE to know her to know her love of pageants, and anything princess lol.

Read every one of these entries.

I was going to link them in a linky love post but they deserved their own.

The last link had me in TEARS. When you do it God's way....

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for them its INSANE!!!!!!!!

Enjoy! Have a great weekend!

http://destinyawakes.blogspot.com/2012/02/our-magical-disney-engagement-part-i.html

http://destinyawakes.blogspot.com/2012/03/our-magical-disney-engagement-part-ii.html

http://destinyawakes.blogspot.com/2012/03/our-magical-disney-engagement-part-iii.html

http://destinyawakes.blogspot.com/2012/03/our-magical-disney-engagement-part-iv.html

http://destinyawakes.blogspot.com/2012/03/our-magical-disney-engagement-finale.html

http://destinyawakes.blogspot.com/2012/03/now-that-you-have-read-my-story-let-me.html

French Toast Bake

http://sheldonrachel.blogspot.com/2009/03/french-toast-bake.html

For SOME reason, this is the only picture I have of this...

This is the before picture lol obviously. Just thought I'd say that lol

Man THIS stuff was SO good!!!!!!!!! TRY IT!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD. The kids were like uhhh can you make it again tomorrow? LOL

 

Hump Day Ramblings

• When my mind is made it, it is made up.

• O_O

• I'm kinda nervous about this DR appointment tomorrow even though I know God has it ALL in control.

• On the agenda today? Four skirts. For me lol.

• I STILL love my G2! Can y'all believe it. LOL

• I need to clean my bedroom. It was JUST clean. Wonder what happened?

• My mom called me while watching a 3D movie and it was the funniest thing ever lol.

• I NEED to do a phone dump. I have SO many pics on my phone.

• I just realized I still haven't shown you guys my finished studio. I'll try to get some pics this week.

• The kids are moving slow this morning. It's 6:30.

• My lil pooh pooh is walking/running. Time is moving QUICKLY.

• I feel distracted a LOT. Need to step away from what is distracting me.

• Had a WEIRD dream the other night. WEIRD.

• Retail therapy is REAL lol. 3 pairs of shoes later...

• Today is Gizmo's bath day.

• I LOVE MY PUPPY!!!

• I wore sequin, studs & bling the other day. I love all things sparkly lol.

• It took some time but now when I think about it I smile. It doesn't hurt anymore.

• Time REALLY does heal all wounds.

• Bauble...addicted. Really.

• Sooo now my mom has me wanting a 3D Tv lol. That was HOT lol

• I don't know WHAT I'm cooking for dinner tomorrow...even though I planned it.

• Nervous about my dr appointment. Being honest.

• SHOPPINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG lol

Alright, y'all ramble...