I made this mobile out of toothpicks, embroidery floss and a brass ring I had for god knows what reason. I am incredibly happy with how it turned out.











Me wearing it as a necklace.


So what do you think?

I decided this year I would make advent calendars for the women in my family (grandma, mom, and sister) and here is the finished result:

my grandma's calendar, idea taken from http://www.garnethill.com/jump.jsp?itemID=12609&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=advent

my sister's calendar


the tins have magnets to the back and are supposed to go on a fridge

and finally, my mom's


hers also has magnets on the back and are these little plastic boxes I got from the container store

Here is a pleated skirt I made...let me know what you think:


The box pleats took FOREVER but I just took my time and did a lot of ironing:


White is the new tan:


Comments appreciated!

This is a really, really late birthday present for my sister, modeled by my very own mom. Let me know what you think:

(side one, checkerboard)





(side two, elvis)





(observe the spoon pocket)

Made from XL Women's Tank Dress:



Detail of the stars:

This was an incredibly ugly 80s prom dress, complete with large shoulder pads and a ruffle on the bottom (no before pictures, sorry). You'll just have to take my word that it was completely hideous, and give me your thoughts on whether or not the end product is an improvement:

Side view


Front view


Pocket square


All pictures taken in closet. Copyrighted.