spring ← I could sew do that!

It’s amazing out here.

Mar

2012

It’s a lot more like summer than spring out here today. A warm, sunny and breezy 70+ degree day. Perfect for a lunch break and a little light reading.

See the full gallery on Posterous Some spider was very busy last night. I woke up and walked outside on this fine spring morning to this nightmare. My topiary now looks like a Halloween decoration. I’m assuming a best of spiders hatched overnight. Eek!

Shop Local: Patterson Park Flea Market & Craft Fair in Baltimore, MD on May 14, 2011

May

2011

If you live in the Baltimore-Washington area and have ever been interested in viewing my items in person, there is an excellent opportunity this weekend. I’ll be peddling my wares at the Patterson Park Flea Market & Craft Fair. I’ll bring all of the vintage and refashioned goodies from my Etsy shop and sell them ...

Spring Cleaning Time Again: DIY Natural All-Purpose Cleaner Recipes

Mar

2011

This weekend is spring cleaning time again around my house. As you may have read in previous posts I try to use inexpensive, effective and natural cleaners wherever possible. I swear by vinegar for cleaning counter tops, stainless steel and cutting boards, but when it comes to all purpose cleaners for bathrooms, floors, etc. I ...

The Spring Cometh 1

Feb

2011

Well, it’s hard to believe that winter will ever end, especially since the majority of the U.S. is being hammered by awful winter weather for the last week or so. Snow, ice and wintry mix, the forecast buzzwords that can be heard everywhere along the North East lately don’t exactly call to mind fun in ...

Baltimore Clothing Stop & Swap

Apr

2010

Boy am I sorry I didn’t see this sooner! I was posting a comment on the Baltimore Sun this morning and to the right saw and ad for the Baltimore Clothing Stop & Swap. I had never even heard of this, but I was immediately excited. Woohoo, someone is organizing clothing swaps in my very ...

Hey! What happened to my Spring? 2

Apr

2010

Well, here in Baltimore Spring has sprung and gone. We went directly from cold weather sweaters to hot pants and flip flops in the last 3 weeks. With temperatures hovering just below 90 degrees at the end of March I’m not sure what to expect this summer. While I am certainly enjoying turning off the HVAC ...

Threadbanger How-To: Spring Skirt from Old Dress Shirt Sleeves

Apr

2010

That’s right, you read that title right. Take some old cotton dress shirts from your friend, father, or significant other, cut off the sleeves and make a really cool spring skirt with cute button embellishments. I’m planning on whipping myself up one shortly. I’m thinking I could also grab some corduroy or flannel shirts for ...