Faux Shearling Coat

Self drafting patterns is an on-going goal of mine.  I love the inspiration and convenience of existing patterns, but sometimes I just need to try to create what is floating around in my design brain.

Retro Ruffle Romper

Is there anything cuter than ruffled baby tooshie?

Ruffle Dress

The RUFFLE DRESS!!!  I am going to go a little crazy with pictures in this post mainly because I love my little Sydney and how beautiful and sparkly her spirit is.  

Stuffies-adorable last minute Christimas gifts

Sewing for Christmas has always been my way of giving. And Christmas gift sewing for little ones is the best.  It feels like I am giving something from my heart.  Sometimes it is a labor of love and sometimes the projects come together quickly.

Christmas Favorites

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  One of my very favorite things about the holidays is all the different treats to make and to try.  Chocolate making, cookie creating, pie baking, fudge and divinity tasting are some of my family’s holiday traditions, but for the last couple of years kind of have an obsession regarding ribbon candy.  

The beautiful hard candy can be found in the most vibrant colors and and combines two of my favorite things- candy and beautiful ribbon!  I buy a box of ribbon candy and put it on a candy dish.  For me it is just a beautiful holiday decoration, colorful and glistening.  My kids enjoy it in a different way, breaking pieces off and trying the different flavors, cinnamon, peppermint, cherry, lemon, lime, and vanilla. 

What is your favorite Christmas treat?

XOXO,

City Girl

Glittery Mask

Need a simple Halloween costume?  This glittery mask fit the bill for me last year.  With all the costumes I was making for the kids, I kind of forgot about figuring out a costume for me.

Animal cupcakes

Catching up on some my fun creations, I realized I did not have a chance to share the super cute animal cakes and the strawberry parfaits from last year.  I try to keep it simple for first birthday parties, but I always love to have celebratory dessert.  Although my daughter had her own smash cake, her first experience with real sweets.

Elsa's FROZEN Castle Cake

After attending one of the best Frozen parties ever, my daughter begged for a Frozen castle cake for her birthday.  

 

Light and Creamy Almond Cream Cheese Frosting

For my friend’s 40^th birthday, I wanted to create a sweet creation that was fun but leaned towards the adult side of dessert. 

Elephant Halloween Costume- McCall's 6105 Pattern Review

I was thrilled to pieces when my youngest daughter was able to wear the elephant costume last Halloween.  This is the same costume I made for my son when he was 18 months old.

Harry Potter Costume

Our whole family has fallen in love with the Harry Potter series.  The books are something that we have enjoyed together as a family.  And after each book, we all (except our littlest of course) gather around the TV with bowls of popcorn and watch the movie.  As a family, we compare what was left out in the movie, and discuss how we pictured the scene or the character while reading as compared to how it was portrayed in the movie.  It has been a fun family activity- our immersion in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  So it was no surprised, that my son wanted to be Harry Potter for Halloween.

Harry Potter Costume Accessories

In preparation for Halloween last year, I created some props that my son could use with his Harry Potter Costume.

Girl's Mermaid Costume- Simplicity 4043 Pattern Review

Last year, my daughter wanted a mermaid costume. Creating a mermaid costume for a 6 year old came with a couple of quandaries. 

Halloween 2014

Before I start posting about the costumes I am making this year, thought I should make sure I share last year's fun.

Saint Patrick's Day Dress part 2 (Simplicity 6995 pattern review)

Yesterday, I revealed part one of the 2015 St Patty’s Day dresses.Today I get to share the dress I made for my youngest, Simonne.

Saint Patrick's Day Dress part 1 (McCall 3260 pattern review)

With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, my daughter started asking for her “St. Patty’s Day dress” early this year.  Last year, I made this dress and my daughter loved it.

"Sew-Dreamy" Button Cake

 

For my mom's birthday this year, I wanted to make her a special cake that captured her true passion- sewing and crafting.  The button cake was created because fondant buttons are adorable.  I have Pinterest board dedicated just to button cakes.  Check it out.  There are so many beautiful tiered cakes, but since there was only six of us, one tier would suffice.

Bowling Birthday Party

This last spring we celebrated my son's 8th birthday. Since he is now officially 8 1/2 years old, I cannot procrastinate posting about his wonderfully fun party any longer. Spring in our house is always a very busy time with many family birthdays and holidays to prepare for and celebrate. And then before you know it summer arrives with more busy fun and birthdays. This year time seems to have escaped faster than before especially realizing my little baby is now 8, well 8 1/2.   

Frozen Elsa Dress

 

The past six months in our house there has been a Frozen frenzy.  My daughter has been slightly obsessed over the movie.  She loves everything about the movie, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, etc.  But the thing she really gravitated to is the music, specifically the "Let It Go" song.  You would think everyone else in the house would be absolutely sick of hearing the song for the one billionth time. But you know what?  We really aren't.  Yes, after the 6th time in a row it can get a little trying, but my little one enjoys singing and performing, it is hard to bring a negative element into it.  Judging from the amount of videos and spoofs on YouTube, I know we are not the only ones.  I think it is safe to say that if you have a little girl between the ages of 4-12 you have seen the movie  and most likely the children are slightly obsessed. 

Wardrobe, a new life in my daughter's room

Growing up my parents collected antiques and so we always had really cool interesting (and not matching) furniture.  This is the style I gravitate to now.  It always seems odd to me that someone would go to one store and pick out a furniture set, all perfectly matching.  Personally, I love furniture that has more character, life, and memories embedded in it.  One of my favorite things to do when browsing flea markets and thrift stores is to imagine the possibilities a piece has and how I can make it new to me.