Colourblocking in 2013

Colourblocking continues to be a huge trend in the fashion world. It's a pretty easy look to pull together day to day. This spring just pull on some bright coloured straight leg jeans with a simple, neutral-coloured top. Or get yourself a dress or top that incorporates large blocks of colour. Be sure that the pattern is simple and the design is large scale.



colourblock nailpolish



bright jewelry

    

 

 

                                                     

 

Colourblocking can be expanded into your accessories also. Add a bright pop of colour with a bold handbag, or add some bright jewelry, shoes or nailpolish. They look great when colourblocking with white and black.

Keep in mind when colourblocking:

1) It's best to stick to 3 colours, to avoid looking like a rubik cube!

2)Use neutrals, such as a white t-shirt with bold pants and a contrasting jacket.

2)Try not to mix warm and cool colours together.

3)When in doubt, use colours in the same family.

Have fun and experiment!



colourblock maxi dress in my Etsy shop

asymmetrical colourblock dress in my Etsy shop

Snow Day Sale!

 

Well, there is no denying that winter is still here! We just got dumped on with a lot of snow, and so kids and husband (he's a teacher) are home today.

To celebrate, I'm having a SNOW DAY SALE! Get yourself some cozy, warm clothes and an infinity scarf. But only for today, so get into my Etsy shop now to save 50% on all items. To take advantage, use couponcode SNOWDAY at time of checkout and the discount will be applied.

Click on the picture above to open a link to my shop. Enjoy!

Moms that make Stuff

awesome, chunky cowl made by mom

Moms that make stuff rock, and my mom is no exception. As long as I can remember, my mom has enjoyed working on different projects. This includes sewing, knitting, making jewelry, etc. She could sew up a pair of curtains in no time, and I remember her doing just that for a big window in my and my husband's first place. I remember her making dresses for my sister and I, she even made my sister's wedding dress! Certainly not a simple feat. Now she creates cute dresses for my daughter and nieces.



great legwarmers to keep me warm!

 I love it that I that although I'm 'big' now, she will still create me stuff! To help keep me warm this winter she made me a large cowl as well as some chunky leg warmers. A while back she made my sisters and I one of a kind earrings. I even have a few of her gorgeous jewelry creations in my Etsy shop for sale.



earrings mom made for me, funky!

a totally unique necklace mom made, for sale in my shop

Who wouldn't be inspired to follow in her footsteps? Unfortunately I am not quite as multi-talented as her, but I can keep learning! This is to all Moms who make great stuff, thank you!

It's about time: Sheers!

This summer we will have lived in this house for two years. There is this door from our kitchen to the backyard that didn't have any window coverings when we moved in. My husband has been after me all this time to make something for it... I mean, I sew, right?! Anyway. I've always had other projects on the go, and just haven't made the time to do it... how can I choose a window covering over making clothing or something else more exciting?!



Well, my serger had to go to the shop which gave me no choice but to look at other projects, including the window covering. Pretty simple to make, really, once you sit down to do it.

A big rectangle of fabric. For the bunched look, you have to be sure to make the length at least 1 and 1/2 of the length of the window (kind of wish I did 2x the amount but it still looks okay). Also, the height has to be a tad shorter than the space between the rods so it's good and taut. Be sure when measuring to take into account hemming, I hemmed all 4 edges to prevent fraying. Make sure to sew the sides first and then top.

And now our neighbours can't see us in the evening walking around our kitchen anymore, yay!

COWLgirl

sweater dress with cowl

sweater dress, dropped waist and cowl

upcycled top with added purple stripe and cowl



upcycled top with added cowl and band

This fall and winter, cowl neck tops and dresses have been all over the place. No wonder! The drape is lovely, feminine and chic. I figured I better join the bandwagon and create some tops with them. I upcycled some tops by adding them as well as made some dresses/tops from scratch with cowls.

upcycled brown dress with cowl and cuffs

upcycled top with added cowl and band

This is me.

Me and the kids

I've decided to start this blog so that I could share my journey of owning a small business while at home with my children. I have three children at ages 5, 3 and 1. Over the years I have slowly developed what I expect of myself as a mom, wife, and also as an entrepeneur.  


One of my upcycled pieces made from an oversized, long dress


It all started with me selling jewelry at a Farmers Market, and I self taught myself to sew so I could add purses and clothing. I pretty much make what I love, including clothing items from scratch as well as upcycled pieces. Now I have an Etsy shop where I sell items worldwide.



I get so excited about each piece I make and I get such a high from seeing others wear my creations and see my things travel all over the world! It's so neat to think there are women in Greece, Australia, New Zealand, France, etc. wearing something I made.

Feel free to follow me as I'm always working on something new!