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Bon Vivant Oven Mitt

Posted on February 20, 2011 by admin

Brighten up your kitchen with my cheery potholder in a mix of Bon Vivant fabrics http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgiCategory=465 ! We are also cooking away on the instructions for coordinating mother & daughter aprons..

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Bon Vivant Bib & Burp Set

Posted on February 20, 2011 by admin

Look at how cute my Bon Vivant fabrics for Windham look made up into a bib and burp set http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgiCategory=465! My friend Jane Sheinfeld of The Pieced Palette and I collaborated on these. Finalizing the instructions now.. Great for a … Continue reading →

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Kathleen & RJ’s Valentine Tea!

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

Our dear friends Kathleen Moriarty and RJ Keefe had the great idea to host a Valentine Tea at their lovely apartment! When I heard, I asked if they’d be interested in using a piece of my red Paris map fabric … Continue reading →

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Make a Reindeer Headband!

Posted on December 26, 2010 by admin

Why should kids and dogs have all the fun? Here we’ll show you how construct antlers glamorous enough to wear to your next holiday party: Materials needed: white plastic headband, white velvet ribbon (about 2 yards) & Magna-Tack 809 (got … Continue reading →

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Chateau Noel Party!

Posted on December 23, 2010 by admin

Marty and I had fun papercrafting our Christmas tree in the shape of the Eiffel tower this year! We used yardage from my “Bon Vivant” collection for Windham as the tablecloth and I enjoyed enlarging motifs from it for the … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cake Trees!

Posted on December 20, 2010 by admin

How do I put a fresh spin on gingerbread? Well turns out one of my favorite recipes from Saveur magazine is french! According to Meryle Evans, in Paris in the mid 19th century there was an annual gingerbread fair and … Continue reading →

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Snowflake Macaroons!

Posted on December 13, 2010 by admin

Looking for a new, light, quick but festive holiday cookie to make? Try my spin on Martha Stewart’s recipe for French Macaroons in snowflake shapes! Ingredients (Makes 12 medium sized cookies) 1 cup cofectioner’s sugar, 3/4 cup almond flour (you … Continue reading →

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Glamdeer!

Posted on December 11, 2010 by admin

Tis the season to be glamorous but people are talking about how to look less “forced” (mixing casual with luxe – more fun)  this holiday season. I’m getting inspired by things like the Katherine’s Christmas ornament above that I’ve named … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by admin

Not to worry I’m not in a rowboat somewhere. Just taking a minute to wish you all a reflective and relaxing holiday! This photo was taken by Gleb Durujinsky in the 1960’s and ever since I saw it in Bergdorf … Continue reading →

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Balenciaga – son of a dressmaker!

Posted on November 21, 2010 by admin

If you are in the New York area and you are fascinated by sewing and costume design a visit to the gorgeous new exhibition Balenciaga Spanish Master at the Queen Sophia Institute (684 Park Ave. just north of 68th St.) … Continue reading →

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