coffee, couch, and couture

Saturday morning... God's gift to me. This morning feels especially indulgent, coffee, cereal and couch. It is gloomy and rainy outside which I love, I always feel so inspired and creative in this weather. Like I am at peace with myself, I have nowhere to be... so I can let loose in my sewing room.

My most recent inspiration was handed to me by one of the "regulars", Jane, at the cafe I work at. Her daughter works with vintage clothing and accessories auctions and was having one in New York during fashion week... what a dream! Jane brought in a catalogue of the items being auctioned... incredible! The most beautiful garments, and so beautifully displayed. The book itself felt like it was a treasure to have! Immediately I fell in LOVE with this beauty...

now off to my sewing room!

6:30 am

First blog. Sunday morning. Normally this would be a sleep-in late day and lounge around in boxers drinking too much coffee till about noon. Woke up at 6:30 am, too early. I had a fantastic idea for a dress that I am working on. So fantastic it got me out of bed. So here I am on the couch with my idea two hours later, I should probably get on with it already.

I have this adorable fabric that needs to be made into a full skirted sundress. I think that will be the project of the day, along with making ice cream in my new ice cream maker!