Archive for January, 2008

My sister and I finally finished her purse! It turned out really well. It’s so cute! We followed the instructions for the “Charming Handbag” from Amy Karol’s Bend-the-Rules Sewing.

ZigZag Pillow, Design Public ZigZag Brown & White Rug, Madeline Weinrib Mimas Wallpaper, Romo I’ve ordered a sample of that wallpaper, which is my new favorite. Not too feminine, not too masculine, dark but not overwhelming, no flocking or foil, graphic but timeless… it may just be perfect. I have, of course, created a mockup. [...]

“Squeee!!” That is the approximate sound I made when I found out that Archer is now available. The font was created for Martha Stewart Living, but their exclusive license has now expired. It’s a versatile and beautiful font. Pricey, but worth it. I’ve already purchased my copy.

I’ve finished my second purse! It was much more complex than my first, and there was a lot of hand stitching involved. I used Indygo Junction’s “Metropolitan” pattern, from purlsoho.com (scroll down a bit – it’s halfway down the page). It may not be perfect, but I’m really pleased with the finished project!

I alluded to our new table earlier this month, and my patterned vase was photographed on it, but I hadn’t taken any proper pictures until this morning. Brandon and I had a number of gift cards to west elm and Pottery Barn from Christmas, so we decided to combine them for a more spendy item. [...]