Purple and yellow make a good pair

Among many things I’ve picked up while living with my roommate is a healthy appreciation for the purple and yellow color combo. It’s good. Accept it. Where is this going? I made a little graduation gift for my roommate! I picked up some fat quarters from Joann’s for the project. Typically, I don’t use fat quarters [...]

The best Carhartt hoodie ever

Who would have guessed that my local True Value Hardware had two full aisles of crafting stuff? And the best color of felt around? It’s only oatmeal, but it’s a really nice oatmeal. I’ve been wanting to try some more applique for a while now, and just like this post, I really like making my Carhartt [...]

LL Bean does the Hamptons?

Like any good Maine girl, LL Bean is a staple part of my wardrobe. Especially some excellent finds from the factory store, like my red slip on canvas shoes and my navy chamois shirt that’s approaching some sort of light blue/gray after several summers cooking on schooners. But LLBean’s never been exactly high fashion. I like [...]