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Brooklyn Streets Speak Graffiti :: V.III
More beauty from around the hood. This time with Bruce Willis and a giggle! I’m stuck on my Sew Weekly project. It’s plaid week. I LOVE plaid, just none of it that’s in my stash. Sigh. I might make a...
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The “Hold the Buttons” Sencha
The Facts Fabric | Red, dotty rayon challis from, where else, Fabric.com. It was $1.95 a yard and I had a TON of it, lol. Some was wasted on a failure and I also used it to make this skirt. I think I...
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The “Grayscale” Ensemble
That life line TOTALLY WINS with my heart tights*!! The Facts Fabric | Kenneth Cole Poly/Rayon blend men’s slacks, $5.00. They’re size 34/32. Banana Republic tissue thin 100% Cotton top, $5.00 (I...
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Sweet Saturday
I had such an unexpectedly good day!! The weather was beautiful! It was the first day of Saturday class for my oldest two. My son is always so anxious when he starts anything and my daughter can be...
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Out and About
In a fit of madness or inspiration, I don’t know which, I decided to wash, blow and flat iron my hair last night. I ended up with several poofy pin curls in honor of my granny. This is a laughable...
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Archivist for a Day
Earlier in the term, I had an assignment that took me to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The archivist there was nice enough to answer my questions (with no prior notice) and chat...
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New York, I Love You
Living in this city has many, many perks. One that I’m only now coming to appreciate is that it’s visited by people from all over the world. I think NY’ers have this innate dislike for tourists. I...
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Game Day Wears
Mossimo Coat :: Thrifted from Domsey’s ($12) Crocheted Scarf :: Handmade Gift Jones of NY Cardigan :: Domsey’s ($6.39) Michael Kors Tunic :: Domsey’s ($6.39) H&M Pants :: Circa 2010 De Blossom...
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NYC Colette Events!!
First published over @ Handmaker’s Factory Also, check out another example of how awkward I look in candid shots. You’re welcome for that laugh In the world of independent sewing pattern proprietors,...
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Darling In EFFECT
I made a dress!! With BUTTONS!! Lol I told you, be prepared for ALL the buttons on this here blog Dress :: Megan Nielsen’s Darling Ranges Belt :: F21 Tights :: H&M (??) Shoes :: Mel by Melissa...
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MMM.D12 :: Happy Mother
I had a pretty fantastic weekend celebrating a friends’ academic accomplishments with my whole family and good day out visiting with my kiddies, today! I have so much to be thankful this mother’s day...
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Summer Street Art Series Commences!!
A great summer day!! Out in the sunshine with my children, wearing sandals and shorts, spotting beautiful street art!!! Some of my favorites!! Top :: Grainline Tiny Pocket Tank Shorts :: Refashioned...
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New York-ing Around
SO. School is out! My children have never attended any sort of formal summer day camp, as I have been home with them for the most part. This year, I had no idea that I’d still be working this summer....
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International African Arts Festival
The International African Arts Festival runs through Sunday. I went to check it out today with some of my family. It was brutally hot out, but that didn’t stop the crowds! It is one of the...
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More Making with Black & White
This is not even remotely on time for the sew-along BUT I’m posting it anyway. Top :: Cake Patterns Hummingbird (Green) Jeans :: F21 Shoes :: Old Navy It’s possible that this fabric was completely the...
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The Brazilian Connection
I have something finished to show you!! Something that is not a Scout Tee, woven or otherwise This dress is super special because the lovely Rachel sent me this gorgeous fabric from Brazil!! We got to...
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Out Of Groove
Friends, I’ve been a bit out of it. I was worrying over something. Turns out, I was worried was for absolutely nothing. Nothing! Can you believe it? Sometimes you gotta have faith. Or listen to your...
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A Day of Amusement
Yesterday, hubby took the day off and we hit the road (in a rented van, gosh do we need a van!!) to Coney Island! For those not in the know, Coney Island has been a Brooklyn institution since the...
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