Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Baby Treats

I LOVE baby clothes!! I've always been a fan of anything small, and "big people" clothing reinterpreted in a miniaturized scale is way too scrumptious cute! Here is what I found at Twilite Moon:
Little boys are awesome because you can throw together just about anything for an outfit, and they somehow end up looking fantastic. And vertical stripes are a must.You can stone, burn, and red-letterize me, but it is my firm belief that all guys should wear cords. No particular reason, other than I think they are the coolest thing left behind by the 70's, and they always look great.

Itty bitty laces. Miniscule stitching. Way too cute.

They're red, and they're Mary Janes. I totally envy any little girl I see wearing these.



I love this dress! It looks so grown-up and pretty, and would match those Mary Janes perfectly.



I'm not too hot on the idea of women wearing suspenders, but it works for this little throwback.
Ok, enough for today. More style at a later date.

Friday, November 27, 2009

More from Anthropologie

I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. I found this skirt today and I think it is the cutest thing:
Perfect for any Christmas party! Add a wooly sweater for casual gatherings, or something soft and shiny for a fancier soiree. Not quite worth the $88 price tag, but it serves well as inspiration.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

It's All Relative

The lady pictured above is my great-grandmother, Elizabeth Brubaker, for whom I was given my middle name. (the gentleman is her second husband, of no relation to me) The other day, Mrs. Comstock said my nose looks like my grandma Lizzie's. So what do you guys think? Do I have the schnozz of a long-deceased Mennonite granny, or did it get here by some other means?

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Eating Real

It has been a long time since I've seen a documentary this good. If you haven't seen it yet, get off my blog, and go rent it.

Friday, November 6, 2009

NEWS!!

I have just opened my new Etsy store, The Crafty Chicken! I've only got two items in so far, but it's enough to get me excited.

The Lucia skirt:

The yellow suit:
(which, coincidentialy, is very handy for faking an hourglass)

Friday, October 23, 2009

Tagged by Nahla

Rules-
List seven songs (and who they're by) that are your favorites, and then tag seven people.

1. "Sing to Jesus" -Fernando Ortega
2. "Make My Life a Prayer to You" -Keith Green
3. "The Alchemist" -Russell Watson
4. "I Would Give Everything I Own" -Bread
5. "He Was Heard" -Michael Card
6. "Pledge My Head to Heaven" -Keith Green
7. "Mi Abuelito" -Fernando Ortega
I'll tag: Frizz, Raja-Man, Ridge, and Laurel. Forgive me if I missed someone important, they can go ahead and paricipate as well.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

More Blessings

Back in December, we learned that CFAC was scheduled to shut down in February. It kept being "saved" through various efforts, until we recieved notification that on the 31st of this month, it is definitely closing it's doors for the last time. Thankfully, Dad had gotten an offer from Semitool, and so today he accepted it. God always provides.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

I'm Falling

I would totally wear this. I mean, it looks completely feasible: loose jeans, boots, sweater, it all just goes together in the most realistic way. Refreshingly different from what is usually modeled. It's wearable. Find it at Anthropologie.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

some factoids

Random Questions Tag
What kind of car would you like when you're older?
I honestly don't want to drive, but given my druthers, it'd be either a '44 Powerwagon, Fiat, or Vespa.

Where would you want to live when you're older?
with someone I like a lot (who would wear a matching ring) in a yurt or cottage next to a brook.

Do you want to go to college?
No, I personally hate schoolwork. I'd rather do things with colorful yarn and fabric

How many siblings do you have?
One, Christian. I'm a first-born, but not exactly a "type A"

How many children would you like to have when you're married?
However many, but I would prefer more to less

Boys or girls?
lots of each

This or That

City or Country girl?
Country girl.

Gourmet meals or steak with a big salad?
Gourmet. Small and beautiful

Flying or driving?
driving {people crazy} as long as I don't have the wheel

Bike riding or swimming?
Bike riding! Yahoo!!

Sports or no sports?
NO SPORTS!!!

Books or movies?
both in moderation

Outside or inside?
outside if it's raining, snowing, or shining. Inside if I am otherwise engaged

School or chores?
My chores are more interesting

Wednesday or Sunday?
Sunday!! That's when I see all my friends, all at once! Wednesday is good for sewing and such

Friends or Family?
Friends are family. Family are friends. They're all good.

This or that?
This, definitely this. This means I have it. That means it's far away.

Fried or scrambled eggs?
scrambled, like everything else

Pancakes or cereal?
Oatmeal or buckwheat pancakes, unless the cereal I'm offered is muesli.

Big meal or something small?
how about a whole bunch of something small?

Movie or TV show?
I don't watch or care for TV. Movies.

Favorites


What is your favorite thing to do outside?
sunbathe, stretch, pick raspberries, talk to chickens, and (if nobody's watching) dance and run around until I fall over

What is your favorite meal?
popcorn and iced tea eaten with friends on a summer evening, or something insanely spicy...hmmmm I also love gingerbread....and oranges

What is your favorite pass-time?
spending time with my friends, sewing, looking at pretty pictures, crocheting, knitting, putting together (I think) clever outfits.

Where is your favorite place to read a good book?
My bed, where I can snuggle down in afghans and pillows

What is your favorite vegetable?
That is a hard choice. I love spinach, brussel sprouts, cabbage, beets, basically everything God made besides onions and mushrooms.
I think I'll tag: Josh

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

things to love about fall

1. cable-knit socks
2. colorful walking trails
3. wrist warmers
4. boots
5. plaid
6. uncrowded beaches
7. u-pick orchards
8. doggies wearing sweaters
9. end-of-season yard sales
10. campfires and starlight