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Design Friday: Brighten a Cold and Frosty Morning

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jean

It is cold today! How about a stylish outfit to brighten a gray and chilly morning?   I saw this in a magazine and it made me long for warmer weather. I love the fabric patterns (are the flowers beaded?) … Continue reading →

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NYT: A Tale of Two Tailors

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jean

This article in the NY Times about two tailors — father and son — gives readers a bit of insight into what it is like to be a client on Saville Row. The entire experience seems so special — from the … Continue reading →

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Design Friday: A Snuggly Vest

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jean

I saw this cute, snuggly vest in a magazine I was flipping through while at the hair salon. Intriguing — it is made of dyed and knitted mink. I have no idea how they could have spun mink hairs into … Continue reading →

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Still In Love With This Cable-y Knitted Trench Coat

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Jean

Happy new year! The first few days of 2013 have been quite cold here — 20s and 30s is really chilly here in California — and so my thoughts have turned to warm coats and thick knits. There’s one coat … Continue reading →

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Ravelry Sew-Along 2013: Skirts!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Jean

Ravelry is a wonderful online community for knitters and crocheters — with subgroups for those of us who also enjoy other crafty pursuits like sewing. I belong to a Ravelry group called Sew Obsessed, and for 2013, there’s going to … Continue reading →

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Thanks to BurdaStyle — I’m a Winner!

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jean

I loved it when Jay Carroll won Project Runway Season 1 and capped off his achievement with a resounding “I’m a Winner!”. It’s one of those moments/phrases that I’ll always remember, because it was fun and cheeky — and maybe … Continue reading →

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Design Friday: Repurposing Pants Into a Cat Tunnel

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Jean

At the pet store recently, I saw an interesting cat toy — a wide-legged pant that had been shaped into a tunnel for cats! Knowing how much cats love to slink through tight spaces, I thought this was a great … Continue reading →

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Design Friday: Malabrigo Rastita

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Jean

I’m a big fan of Malabrigo’s Rasta yarn, which is a super soft and gorgeously colored hand-paint yarn — super bulky and great for quick knits. It is slightly felted, which gives it a softer look when knitted up. Here’s … Continue reading →

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WSJ: What To Read Over The Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Jean

Here’s a WSJ article and video that highlight a handful of style books that may be fun to read over the holidays — they even include a few top style tips to keep in mind as the new year approaches. … Continue reading →

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A New Knit – The Orchid Peplum Top

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Jean

I’ve finally jumped on the peplum bandwagon. Months late, I know, but the trend is continuing through Spring 2013 so I’m good, right? The Orchid Peplum Top is a hand-knit sweater worked in stockinette stitch and a modified cluster stitch … Continue reading →

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