purple flower maxi

I saw this really pretty maxi dress in a local eco-clothing store.

very pretty flower printed fabric.

I really wanted it, but it was a bit more than I am generally willing to spend on a piece of clothes.

I thought the design was simple enough that I could make it!

so I went fabric hunting.

there was nothing really catching my eyes in the fabric store.

but I thought I'd give it a try with this purple flower fabric anyway...

interestingly enough, as soon as I started working on the dress,

Chie posted a how-to on her kimono top.

I did not follow her how-to since I already started making it with Burdastyle Tara pattern

(I just LOVE how quick and easy Tara is!),

but it was a great reference.

thank you Chie :)

I am happy with how it came out.

but I'm not sure if I will keep it for myself

or list on my Etsy shop and keep looking for a perfect fabric for it...

open back dresses

I have been daydreaming about open back dresses for a while now.

and I personally find it much sexier to show off your back than showing the cleavage.

image: NORDSTORM image: Jeffery Monteiro Image: DECADES INC

I am in love with this dress marryy created.

and I remember I really liked the dress Hilary Swank was wearing

in the movie, p.s. I love you(love this movie!) in the funeral scene,

which had a beautiful open back line.

image: webwombat

I couldn't find any pics of the back shot :(

does anyone have a good pic of the back of the dress?

my weekend

my weekend flew by really quickly...

B, my husband, gets three day weekend, Fri, Sat & Sunday, because he works longer hours each day.

it is really nice having three day weekend.

Friday is usually our running errands day - grocery shopping for the week.

then Saturday and Sunday is chill out and play day.

I bought these vintage lace from a local vintage/antique store on Friday.

they were $1 each - score :)

Saturday, I made little L a strawberry custard tart from scratch for her half birthday.

of course, little L didn't get to eat it.

it is too early for her.

she has just started eating a little bit of solid food a few weeks a go.

instead I and B enjoyed it :)

B forgot to take the crust out of the oven while I and little L were having a bath,

so it was a bit over baked...

but it was still quite tasty!

Yesterday, we went to help our friends move.

I carried little L in Ergo Baby on my back, and moved boxes to a truck.

they had a lot of stuff!

*****************************************************************************************************************

I decided to extend the giveaway until Friday the 3rd(till the midnight Pacific time) !

and if you like it in a different size, please mention it too :)

*****************************************************************************************************************

6 months old

Happy Half Birthday, little L :)

I love you so much.

and am so lucky to have you in my life.

she is a few days old in this photo.

little L's 6 month BD giveaway

today is the big day we all have been waiting for!
yes, it is finally here!

little L's six month birthday

GiveAway

tommorow, June 27th, is my little L's 6 month birthday :)

I can't believe it's been six months since we've welcomed this precious little girl to our lives!
time flies...

I have chosen this little love ring for the giveaway.
I have one made with goldfill.
it is in size 4.
if you don't know your size, please refer to this.

here is how it works:

1) visit my jewelery & clothing Etsy store,

and paste a link of one of your favourite items with your comment.
2) visit my print Etsy store,
and paste a link of one of your favorite prints with your comment.

so, that means you can enter twice :)!

***************************************************************************

all the comments must be posted by July 3rd, Fri, at 11:59pm (Paciffic Time).

be sure to leave your e-mail address!

(if you'd like it in a different size, mention the size too)

one winner will be chosen at random Saturday the 4th.
***************************************************************************

GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE :) :) :)

Etsy - print updates #2

okay,

I've uploaded the rest of the prints to my print Etsy shop!

I have a few more random prints laying around,

but it's not worth uploading on Etsy.

so that's all I have currently.

since we moved to Vancouver Island from Oregon,

I have not been able to print

because I need an entire facility

- printing press, inks, drying racks, acid tank, pallets,,, to name a few,

oh and the space!

I was very fortunate to be able to print in one of a few totally non-toxic printmaking labs in the world.

traditional printmaking techniques can be very toxic,

and so many printmakers died from rare types of cancer...

I think now it is moving more towards to the non-toxic techniques, though,

which is a wonderful thing!