Hello Again, Lovelies...

There have been many personal events going on in my life this past month and will continue into these upcoming holiday months as well, so I apologize for my absence. For the meantime I wanted to share some past designs I am incredibly proud of and love beyond words. Let's start reminiscing a bit shall we? :)

I made this ivory peplum top with an exposed zipper from a pretty fabric I found from Walmart for only $1 a yard! Yes! Peplums are adorable.

You can find more photos of each design by clicking on the title of the item!

This cropped bustier was the first top/design I made in over 2 years after taking a long break from sewing. I made it just last year and I was proud to see I did not lose my touch!

Just a simple, flowy lace top. I had left over lace fabric so I decided to make something simple for everyday wear this past summer.

Accessories can be so expensive, so I opt to make my own most of the time. I made this gold sequin collar necklace last winter. One of my favorite necklaces because it goes with any outfit and adds the perfect amount of sparkle and shine.

A beautiful fabric flower head crown made from lace fabric and window curtain scraps. Originally when I started this was suppose to be a floral statement necklace, but as I went along it became a flower head crown by accident. I have to say it turned out for the better. :)

Anything with pearls and lace, you got me! I am obsessed with this pearls and lace collar necklace.

This maxi skirt tutorial became surprisingly successful on YouTube and I am extremely flattered! Definitely one of the easiest skirts I've made thus far.

I was in a high waisted craze this past summer so this high waisted mint shorts recycled from an old silk pillow case was no exception. Every pair of shorts I made were high waisted, but this pair was my favorite because of the gorgeous mint color.

This ivory lace babydoll dress was recycled from an old, thrifted window curtain-- and you would have never known if I had not told you. I have an extreme addiction to lace dresses or anything lace in general if you had not noticed. Haha. I still have yet to wear this number out, but oh when I do, it shall be so ravishing!

This front slit lace maxi dress was upcycled from an old, thrifted window curtain as well. Maxis are so beautiful and feminine-- I will always adore them.

This two-toned gold vintage sweetheart dress was upcycled from two thrifted pillow cases. Gold and peach-- the best color combination, ever!

Chiffon is such a gorgeous fabric to work with so I went ahead and made this peach chiffon maxi skirt/dress. The versatility of it is amazing.

I absolutely adore this white pleated tea party dress. The pleats and low back makes this dress so fun. Girls night out, anyone?

I had a request to make this pink long sleeve shift dress. I feel like a little hippie when I wear this, and I love it.

This taupe bow dress was an alteration, but I adore the vintage inspiration of it.

I hope you enjoyed this random and quick jot down memory lane. It was nice to look at past designs and see how far I have come in the past year of sewing. I hope to start a little project today since I have not sewed anything in about a month, and because I feel like a part of me is missing!

Which designs are your favorite, and what would you like for me to make in the future? I would LOVE to hear some suggestions!

Have a fabulous day, all! :)

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Healthy Foods With Recipes!

Due to the recent and unexpected bad weather and my work schedule I will not get the opportunity to make a new tutorial until next weekend. I use natural lighting and lately there has not been much since days are getting dark so much faster. So, in the meantime I want to share with you some delicious new recipes I have been trying and absolutely LOVE!

The last 5 months I have been living a healthy lifestyle by eating mostly unprocessed foods and exercising regularly. My body totally agrees with me on this new lifestyle. I used to eat a lot of junk food and cheap processed meals I can easily find in the frozen section since it was quick and easy, and I did not have to spend so much time preparing my meals.

Although I do not have any weight issues, I wanted to tone up so eating healthy has given my body more energy to exercise and as a result I have lost almost 10 pounds without really trying. I wanted to share some delicious healthy meals I have made over the last couple of months. Remember, you have to nourish your body the right way by moving away from processed foods to unprocessed foods because a healthy diet is vital, and of course exercise! Mainly it is all about portions and control to keep the weight off for good, but DO NOT starve yourself because the results would only be temporary in that case.

I also want to mention that I looove cooking and trying new recipes! If I had more time to cook I would cook all day everyday, but since I work I prep my meals on my days off.

Here are some delicious recipes I found on Pinterest that inspired me, of course I substituted some ingredients and made my meals the way I preferred so I did not follow the recipes step by step, but these are the basic recipes if you like what you see. :)

Shrimp, chicken, and avocado salad. So filling and packed with protein. Recipe found here.

Chopped Thai chicken salad. Crunchy, fresh and delicious! Takes on a whole new meaning of the word 'salad.'

Hot naked spaghetti. I added my own homemade tomato sauce on top with a bit of Parmesan cheese.

This makes for a very wonderful side dish; baked seasoned asparagus with mozzarella cheese. Seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil. Whatever season you like, really.

Orange chicken and veggies with a side of white rice. You can opt for a healthier choice which is brown rice, but I like my white rice.

Beef teriyaki with a side of steamed broccoli and white rice.

Chicken teriyaki with a side of steamed broccoli and quinoa. First time trying quinoa and I loved it!

Sushiiiiiii! I was craving sushi so bad one day and luckily I found an amazing recipe and made some California rolls with eel sauce, which the sauce is not healthy but it's an exception. I am addicted to sushi to say the least. ;)

Lemon, garlic, cilantro honey salmon with baked red potatoes and steamed broccoli and green beans. The other dish was with zucchini.

Mango salsa tilapia with a side of zucchini fries. The recipe says to grill, but I baked the tilapia instead.

Of course you have to have your sweet treats from time to time. Fruit salads are the way to go, oh and chocolate. You cannot forget chocolate. Remember, portions is key!

Strawberries, bananas and pineapple fruit salad.

Chocolate covered strawberries! Yummmmm!

Eating healthy is a lifestyle change and once you have done it for awhile you do not find yourself craving bad foods as often, well at least in my experience. I am not in any way a health expert, I only do research online and this has been my personal experience that has worked for me. It is okay to treat yourself from time to time because your body deserves it. Since I cut out a lot of unprocessed foods (not all) I am more aware of what I am putting into my body which gives me a huge sense of control and accomplishment. All and all, it can be expensive, but I would rather spend more of my money on healthy foods than to spend it on future doctor visits because of health issues. If you take care of your body, your body will love you back.

Until next time, lovelies! :)

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If The Rumors Are True...

So I hear recently Google Friend Connect will be axed this July 1st which is less than a week away. Yikes! With the rumor mill, it has been said Google has been wanting to get rid of GFC for awhile now to encourage users to use Google+, but will they actually do it on July 1st? I guess we shall find out. I will be lying to myself if I did not mention I would be sad for my 300+ readers to be gone, but there are other ways to keep up to date with all of your favorite bloggers!

For my followers, if you are interested in keeping up to date with my posts after July 1st if GFC is really gone for good, then you can find me on Bloglovin' and Facebook! My icons are on the sidebar of my blog so you can easily click on those to follow me as well!

Here is the wonderful news about Bloglovin'! You can import YOUR blogs that you are following from GFC in to Bloglovin' so you will not lose any of the blogs you are following! So magnificent, yes! I already did this with all of my blogs that I follow and it was easy peasy.

If you already have Bloglovin' just click on the link below!

http://www.bloglovin.com/import/reader

If the link above does not work follow these simple steps:

1. Sign into Bloglovin'
2. Scroll down on your menu and go to SETTINGS
3. Under OTHER there should be an option to IMPORT BLOGS


If you do not have Bloglovin' I highly encourage you to get it because it is very user friendly. I hear they are improving their mobile app as well.

Well, let us all wish for the best because I know a lot of bloggers use GFC. It would be such a shame to lose all of our readers, but at least there are other options available like Bloglovin' and Facebook. Although I hope it not to be true, I would rather be safe than sorry so be sure to follow me on Bloglovin' and like my Facebook page! I hope to see all you lovelies on the other side!

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Some Sweet Moments & Inspirations...

I have so much going on right now that at least in the midst of it all I'm able to capture some of those moments through my iPhone. I've been trying to increase my posts on tutorials so I hope you all like them as I go-- I'm so sorry for not being able to post more often but bear with me because wonderful things are in store! :)

For right now I just want to take some time and share some of the sweet moments I've captured and what has inspired me.

My new accessories wall inspired by Pinterest of course! This DIY was super easy, only took about 5 minutes to put up after you find a beautiful frame while thrifting: hang it up and add some hooks to hang your necklaces! Voila!

 

My baby, CoCo. The sweetest little pup, ever! I love her big brown eyes.

Dead tired after a nice long walk on a gorgeous day.

The head tilt that let's her get away with anything and everything. Even murder. Haha.

Such a little trouble maker. Threw my shoes all over the place because I didn't take her on her walk before I went to workout, so this is what I came home to.

Next up are some pretty fashion inspirations I ran across. I'm in love with maxis, especially this ombre one because although I'm not a huge fan of ombre clothing somehow I find this pastel orange to white chiffon maxi to be beyond gorgeous. I'm tempted to make one! ;)

 

A simple white top with high waisted shorts are the go-to outfit for summer. Cute, simple, and so chic.

I've been awfully spoiled with some time to sun bathe in this beautiful summer weather. And believe me, I took full advantage of it since the Louisiana weather has been so bipolar lately. This girl needed some color to her pasty skin.

One of my most favorite dress which has a lovely vintage feel to it that I altered. You can find more about the dress here.

Some amazing quotes and a darling little happy goat. Haha. Sometimes you need to read some inspiring quotes to keep you motivated in life, to appreciate everything and to take nothing for granted.

And finally, my tutorial/design post which should be up in the next couple of days so keep a look out! Yaya! I love pleats. :)

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I've Been MIA, But Will Be Back Shortly!

I've been so busy with life this past month that I haven't been able to blog much at all! But, good news is I have a ton of new projects/designs brewing and I'm excited to share with you all! In the meantime, here are some photos from the past month I've taken of my life. Haha.

Some selfies. Heeheee.

My sweet baby CoCo being a cute booger and such! She's my little fur-child.

Fashion inspirations I absolutely adoooore for spring and summer! Maxis, embellished high waisted shorts, destroyed high waisted denim shorts, blousey tops, cropped bustiers, skirts, and super cute flats! Mixed prints, scallops, pastels, and bright pops of color. Oh yaaahhh! :)

High waisted shorts I made. DIY found here.

I purchased some new fabrics just the other day and am currently working on a new design right now. 

Next month I will continue my blogging at full force, so I hope you lovelies keep on the look out for my new projects and designs! Eeekkkk! :)

Don't forget to find me on Facebook and Bloglovin' for updates! Thank you for all of your sweet and amazing support, it truly means so much to me! Have a wonderful weekend, beautifuls! :)

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