From Head to Toe

In case you hadn't guessed it, this is an outfit post. I haven't done one in awhile and was feeling inspired to photograph what I wore on this gorgeous day. James took me for a long walk to a coffee shop where I sat and did homework for an hour or two. Here's what I wore:

 

 

Outfit Details...

Hat: Express

Earrings: Along for the Ride

Scarf: gift from a friend from Italy

Purse: T.J. Max

Sweater: Target

Dress: Express

Leggings: gift from my mother

Shoes: Eco-tique

Yes, I am wearing black on black on black with a brown accessory. Yikes! Or maybe not. I like to think the fashion rules that told us never to mix brown and black are a thing of the past. Have you broken any "fashion rules" lately?

Loving Circle Scarves Anyone?

Hope you'll stop back to see it. And maybe even make your own!

A Bigger Button

I made a brand new button today! 

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Isn't it fun? (no pun intended...) If you'd like to share it on your blog, click on the 'Buttons' tab above and you'll find the html code you'll need.

If you've never tried your hand at making your own button, you totally should. It can be a fantastic creative outlet and it isn't so hard once you get a system down. Here are the directions I used to get me started.

Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone! Any exciting plans? I'd love to hear them.

Book Keeping Treat

Not many people know this about me, but I absolutely love bookkeeping. Call me crazy I can't help myself. So, last night, I took yet another tiny step toward my goal of starting a shop and purchased my very first column pad. I realize there are much more technologically sound ways to keep business records, but for me a paper and pen is perfection. I can't resist the satisfaction that comes from designing each number with care. 

 

I gathered all my receipts from Jo-Ann's and similar stores where I've purchased materials and tallied up costs for the month of August. I even made note of my savings. Love those discounted prices. 

What about you? How do you keep track of all the numbers coming in and going out?

p.s. What do you guys think of my new custom-made buttons for Bloglovin', Pinterest, and Twitter? I just figured out how to make them today and it was soooo much FUN! 

Yellow & Delightful

I finished another dress today! This style is similar to my Crochet & Red Cotton Design, but has a zipper and some different detailing in the bodice. Plus the skirt is longer and has a more tapered cut. 

 

Love that pinch of green in my closet.

 

The zipper was a nightmare. It reminded me how much I really don't know about sewing. But I am learning and I am gaining experience and I'm not giving up anytime soon. And the seam ripper is a life saver many times over!

 

Below is a close-up of my zipper attempt. Beauty is in imperfection right? What you can't see is the sloppy right side. This picture is making it look better than it appears in real life. Nonetheless, I will wear it proudly.

That concludes my creativity for the day. This is a creative spaces post. To see more by others visit here.

Blessings friends. And a good night...