Gracious Threads Wild Rose Dress and Jumper (and Giveaway!) Ronda Bowen, May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 Yesterday, Gracious Threads came out with a great dress and jumper pattern. I was able to test the pattern on my Little Miss, and let me tell you, it turned out super-cute. I got some great fabric for it while at Hancock Fabrics closing sale (yes, let’s take a moment… Continue Reading
Peekaboo Patterns Blouson Top (Bahama Mama Swimwear) Ronda Bowen, May 12, 2016May 12, 2016 While not part of my capsule wardrobe, this swimsuit is a great addition to my clothing collection. Not only is the top a great swimsuit top, but it also will be a nice top for the summer. When I had the opportunity to test Peekaboo Patterns’ latest addition to their… Continue Reading
The Capsule Wardrobe in a Week-ish Challenge Ronda Bowen, May 11, 2016 Back in February, before we moved, while I was packing, Becca DuVal of Free Notion proposed a challenge: Create a capsule wardrobe in a week. I thought this was a brilliant idea, but because my fabric needed to be going into, rather than coming out of, boxes, I had to… Continue Reading
I Didn’t Taste 24 Rosé Wines… Yeah, I Tasted 24 Rosé Wines Ronda Bowen, May 10, 2016 If my title didn’t make you flinch and feel taken aback, well, you must think that I’m pulling your leg. I’m not! We’re lucky to have a great wine and spirits store here that does free tastings, and in honor of Cinco de Mayo, they put on an event called… Continue Reading
Bella Sunshine Designs Vintage Grace Flutter Dress Ronda Bowen, May 9, 2016May 9, 2016 It’s no secret that I love how Bella Sunshine Designs’ patterns come out when sewn up. I’ve made a lot of the patterns as a tester (Bow Tie Leggings 1 and 2, Kelly’s Twirly Skirts, Coffee Shop Lace Dress, and Sweet Lilly Pintuck Dress), and I’m always impressed with the details… Continue Reading
2007 Sebastiani Barbera and Orzo with Red Pepper Meatballs Ronda Bowen, May 7, 2016 Today, my teenager played baseball, and we went to see him. It was the second game he was in, and he made it on base. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to make it all the way home before the last out of the game was called. (In his first game, he… Continue Reading
The Solis Dress by Sofilantjes Ronda Bowen, May 4, 2016May 5, 2016 So we’ve all had some sort of flu/cold/plague (HAH) thing this week, and I’d planned to get this post up before now. I love this dress! Sofilantjes (you’ve seen my Liv Skirt, Otium Top, Iridis Dresses, and Brueram Dresses) has come out with this new pattern – the Solis Dress (affiliate… Continue Reading
Pairing Suggestions: Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyard’s 2010 Sangiovese Rosé and Bratwurst Ronda Bowen, May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 I’ve been struggling lately, as you can tell from my lack of posts. It’s not that I’ve not had things to write about – I do have sewing projects to share with you. It’s more that after this latest move, it’s taken a minute to get my bearings about me… Continue Reading
It’s Tax Time and Budget Wake-Up Call Time Ronda Bowen, April 6, 2016 Have you done your taxes? If not, don’t worry, I’ll be here when they’re done. There’s nothing like going through and analyzing all the figures during tax time to make you say, “Hey, we spent how much on what?” In fact, I’m thinking that a regular (weekly) analysis of our… Continue Reading
“Secret” Ingredient Chili to Knock Your Socks Off Ronda Bowen, April 4, 2016September 7, 2018 Okay, so it’s been a little while since I’ve posted a recipe on here; it’s about time I did! I actually have two chili recipes. One, my seven pepper chili recipe, I’ll have to share later. It’s super spicy, and since I’m breastfeeding, and little man is not as much a… Continue Reading