I just ran up and down the hallway 5 times with Spoo Kee on my heels (so that he’ll attack me with his hilarious Matrix moves) so I need to catch my breath before I continue on with the gibberish.

*deep breath*

I’ve been enjoying all the year in review-type posts going around lately, and thought about writing one myself, but seeing as how I feel *meh* about 2011 I’m not particularly motivated to do so.  (Don’t get me wrong, 2011 had its highlights, like watching my 2 year old nephew laugh hysterically while my husband karate-chopped bubbles in my parents’ backyard on Christmas morning.)

Some plans I had this past week fell through so it’s been a nice and quiet few days at home.  Initially (and as usual) I dreamed of all the stuff I’d accomplish but here it is, Saturday, and I don’t have much to show for it!  That’s okay, right?

But I do have these jeans to show you.  I feel kind of silly for posting about PUTTING PATCHES ON MY OLD JEANS but my fave pair just turned into my most favorite-est pair ever.

I wore these jeans to the point of the knees busting open and at first I thought: Cool, now I have authentic holey jeans and I did not have to buy them this way–ha! But the big holes really annoyed me, especially went I bent my knees which was a lot of the time.

So in true “make do and mend” fashion I patched them up with an assortment of denim scraps and calico.

Yes, they are a bit 1930s boxcar hobo but that’s not such a bad thing; I rather like it.  Anyway, Happy New Year to all my blog-friends!  Be safe and see you next year.

Early summer is one of my favorite times of year here in L.A. Who says we don’t have weather? The June Gloom is upon us and I couldn’t be happier. Sandals + cardigans, sundress sewing + hot cocoa, super-soft rolled up jeans + brunch al fresco; The mild temperature and overcast skies are, for me, at once relaxing and invigorating.

Everyone loves the color blue and I am no exception. And there are couple shades of blue that I adore, ones that remind me of early summer. Denim blues. Blue-greys. Silvery tones. These blues are dominating my wardrobe and sewing projects right now!

Adorably silver “love, liette” labels.

Striped denims, french grosgrain, seam binding, cotton voile – all my favorite things.

Everyday frock, Gap.

Custom made navy blue clog sandals, Sven Beach.

I hope you are enjoying grey skies.