I have seen long cardigans everywhere lately, and I wanted one so bad. But then I looked at the price and how simple they look to make, and I couldn’t bring myself to buy one. So when Indiesew released the Opal Cardigan by Paprika Patterns, I got it right away because it is the perfect basic … [Read more…]
What sights are you grateful for today? Today I’m grateful for the mountains and the sky. That would sound pretty corny if I were to say it out loud…Really though. Every direction that I look, in the neighborhood that we’re living in right now, is AMAZING. I’ve posted pictures of what it looks like from … [Read more…]
Dallas’s amazing photographer mom, Sandra, took these photos when I was around 33 weeks, and I love them! She has been doing photography for basically her whole life, so if you need a photographer — she is the best! When I was deciding what type of outfit to wear for our photos, I knew I … [Read more…]
What about your body are you grateful for? Today, I am grateful to have a healthy body. I feel very lucky to not have any diseases or impairments that would make living life a little bit more challenging. I have complete empathy for those that do, and I realize that I am very blessed to … [Read more…]
What small thing that you use daily are you grateful for? When I think about things that I use every day I think of my daily rituals of getting up, or getting ready for bed. So that made me realize that I am SO grateful for my toothbrush and contacts. Aren’t contacts the GREATEST invention of all … [Read more…]
What friend/family member are you grateful for today? I have SO many people to be grateful for every day, but today I am grateful for Dallas’s grandma, Nanny. We have been living with her and Papa since August, and we have been so grateful for such a nice place to live as we transition into our … [Read more…]
I’m so excited to share my first LBD today! I used the Inari Tee/Dress pattern by Named Clothing which you can get through Indiesew. I love Indiesew because any pattern that I want, or any type of design I want to dream up, they usually have the perfect pattern already on the site! I used … [Read more…]
What sound are you grateful for today? Today we had another doctors appointment and it was the usual – get measured and listen to the babies heart beat. This time he was super excited about something (it may have been the cinnamon toast and chocolate I ate right before…), and the doctor had to wait … [Read more…]
I finally made my first ever baby quilt (for my baby! what?!)! Quilts aren’t my usual choice when it comes to sewing, but I wanted to make him something special, even if he’s got like a zillion blankets from everyone now (AMAZING ones, made by family members). Blankets are always a good thing. As you … [Read more…]
What tradition are you grateful for? Well, this question came at a good time! (since I’m still just drawing these out of a bag) Every year growing up, my dad always made a ginger bread house before Christmas, and then on new years we were allowed to break it. Usually by the time New Years … [Read more…]