Another slow reading month!! I guess I’ll just blame it on all the sewing I’ve been doing. Here are the fun titles I did get around to. Thank you Random House for gifting me these books, noted with a star! Afterlife Julia Alvarez I participated in a virtual author talk with Julia Alvarez hosted by…Read More
4 Things I’ve Learned About Sewing
During this pandemic I’ve been doing a lot of sewing. I grew up doing some sewing with my mom, took a few classes in high school, and have been making alterations to garments since then. But I wasn’t able to take on many from-scratch projects until my family chipped in to buy me a sewing…Read More
Pandemic Resort
I may not be able to go to an actual resort right now, but I can certainly dress like it! I made this outfit using a retro-fabric and a classic silhouette for a 50s resort wear look. And of course I made a matching mask because we’re still in the midst of this pandemic. The…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Morning crossword. 2) Chocolate for every meal because quarantine. 3) So delighted to see the Little Free Library full! 4) Social distanced friendship and book deliveries. 5) Boston’s looking cute even during the pandemic. 6) Currently reading.
Shopping Small (Again)
Yes I’m still using shopping as a coping mechanism for the emotional void caused by this pandemic. But on the bright side I’m still supporting the local economy! Here are some of the local businesses I’ve been buying from lately. Hilliards Chocolates Though based outside of Boston, Hilliards Chocolates has been producing high quality chocolate…Read More
Solo Spring
We may be spending this spring social distanced, but that’s no reason not to dress up! The further into this COVID-19 situation we get the more essential I feel it is to wear real clothes. It brings me a sense of normalcy and boosts my mood. Skirt: Goodwill, Top: Primark, Shoes: gifted Tieks, Necklace: c/o…Read More