Sheer Madness

I love all of the sheer clothing out right now, and made a point to fill my shop with this new trend. I have been collecting  various sheer items and finally got a moment to take some pictures for my shop. I am so inspired by Free People , and have also been working on the whole "fish tail" look (I call them "mullet skirts", shorter in the front longer in the back, you get it), so I also have a few of this trend going up in my shop. Busy days, but I finally got a moment to put some work into my etsy store.

I am digging both of these trends and will post an outfit pic of my most favorite dress that I gave the old mullet haircut to. For now, I'll be listing these little treasures in my shop. Hope to see you there! xoxox

Bell Bottom Obsession

I have always worn and loved bell bottoms. They flatter my very straight up and down body by giving the illusion of curves. I remember being at festivals and Dead shows living in my "bells", wearing them year round. I somehow have lost the pairs I used to wear along my path, so I have been on a mad hunt for the perfect pair of "hippie bells". With as much as I thrift, I have been unsuccessful in finding my perfect pair. All that I find are either  too big, too small, too short, etc. I have recently decided to make my own, but making a pair of jeans is a little advanced for my sewing skills so it hasn't happened yet.
 Last week I went to a thrift store that I have never been to before (I know, shocking!). I didn't find a lot, but what I did find was an awesome pair of vintage Jorache jeans. High waist, long inseam, great distressed wash. I scored them at half off for a whopping $3. After I brought them home I started the alterations. The oldest hippie trick in the book, adding a triangle panel to the outseam near the hem to make any pair of pants into bell bottoms. I wanted them to look distressed so I intentionally made my stitching sloppy and exposed with as much fraying on the denim as possible. The result: my newest most favorite pair of jeans. I think they will travel with me for a long time, and my friends will probably get sick of seeing me in them, but oh well, you gotta break in the bells somehow!

Spread Thin

I have  missed sitting in front of my computer and sharing my musings with all who will listen. I haven't even had much time to sit and read some of my own favorite blogs! The warmer weather has added an element of chaos to my life (in a good way). My son has started little league and I have been thrown into a full blown baseball mom frenzy! At least one practice a week plus two games (in a week!). I love watching my not-so-little-anymore guy run around and focus so intently on a task. He loves to play, and he is pretty good (if I do say so myself).
With that filling my weeks, trying to run my etsy shop, creating new clothing,  cooking meals, packing lunches, picking up/dropping off, making time for my hubby, cleaning (although I'll take any excuse not to do that) and the occasional "girl's night", I have not been diligent about blogging. I miss it, and even though it is probably the first to fall to the back burner, I can not help but question "why"? It is so nice to sit down and collect my thoughts and organize my agenda. Checking in with myself should not be the first thing to drop off. Blogging has been a great outlet for me. So here I am, making my attempt at checking in and sharing.

Here are a few random pics of all the stuff going on in the last couple of weeks.

Haircuts for the kids

crepe night with friends

Eamon scoring a run at baseball

Girl's night out

All is well and I am thankful to be so busy. The devil makes work for idle hands in my case, so here's to staying busy and out of trouble.

Outfit Post

With the weather warming up, it has brought new inspiration. I just thought I'd share my two most favorite things to wear these days. My good friend Sadie makes these harnesses out of old belts. I haven't found an outfit yet that doesn't like  to be paired with my chestnut brown one. There are some available locally at the 360 Ecotique, and in her online shop.
 I have also decided to make my own stretch bell bottoms for the spring/summer. It'll get me out of jeans and I can work and play in comfort and style. I made these out of stretchy black crushed velvet. Ridiculously comfy. I lurve them.

                           As always, they are paired with a vintage t shirt and my worn out Frye's. Thrifted or handmade. It is funny, but that is pretty much all I wear, and I like it that way.

Etsy Update

I have been SWAMPED and overwhelmed lately, and although I have plenty I could share, I can't loose my momentum. So, here is a small update of the things being listed  in my shop.

 I am so grateful for the beautiful sunshine we are having. It is warming my spirit, and all feels fresh. I am in a space where creativity is in charge and I sometimes wish that I knew what it was like to be bored. For now, I am riding the wave. xoxo

Who Knew?

  Last weekend my hubby and I took our kids and my mother-in-law to Oroville, CA. Not our usual stomping grounds, although my husband works there. We decided to go because there was the California State Fiddle and Picking contest going on and we thought the kids would get a kick out of it.  The contest was fun, but we didn't stay long.
  The day ended up being so much fun and quite unexpected. We went out to lunch and had Chinese food at a restaurant called Tong Fong Low. Super tasty and super reasonable. I totally recommend it.
 On our way back to Chico, we took a detour and ended up at a Chinese Temple. (total coincidence). We decided to go in and take a tour (self led, the place is pretty humble). It was so beautiful and full of amazing tapestries and furniture. It was so tranquil with the rain and courtyard.

                                                                         

The Temple still used today for prayer and meditation.

 I highly recommend taking a trip out to Oroville to dine, thrift shop and meditate. The city is odd, full of beautiful old homes and wandering speed freaks. But it does have it's redeeming qualities. You just might not expect them.

Swallowed by a Seamonster

About a month ago, I was a part of an event called "The Delta of Venus". On the same night, only one block away, was an art showing at the Ray Ray Gallery. The show was called "The Secret Adventures of Miss Muffin" by the lovely Seamonster. She has been one of my favorite artists since I first laid eyes on her work about a year ago. I hopped over to the exhibit during my event, to give her a squeeze and to stare in amazement at her new paintings. Not only is she gorgeous, smart, sweet and extremely funny, she is crazy talented. Crazy. I am in awe of her work and hope to hang one of her paintings on my wall in the very near future.

Seamonster

Art lovin' hipsters

Claire Fong

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