There are a few things that just scream “fall” to me: pumpkin bread, apple cider, and of course plaid flannel. After a hot, hot, HOT summer in St. Louis, I’ve been so excited to dig out my fall clothes and jackets! Cozy flannel is one of my favorite things to wear in fall, but I’ve
The Ali Sweatshirt
It seems a little crazy to be posting a sweatshirt right now. Even though we’re over halfway through September (oh my god, how are we halfway through September), it’s still 95° F/35° C here in St. Louis. Admittedly, that’s out of character for this time of the year, but even last year at this time
The Desmond Roll-Top Backpack
It’s August, and don’t shoot me for saying this so early — but it’s back to school season! Yep, Target had those notebooks and pencils out basically as soon as the 4th of July was over. I always loved picking up all those fresh school supplies, making sure everything was color coordinated just the way
My Lander Shorts
Hello from California! I’m out on the West Coast for a quick work trip, and hitting up Tampa on my way home to drop something off at one of our schools. Everything’s on your way home when you’re in an airport, isn’t it? I did finish my Lander Shorts for #SewMyStyle just in the nick
My Suki Kimono
Hey friends! I’ve been home from Italy for almost a week, and I’m finally feeling back in the swing of things — nearly! Sharing my Suki Kimono from June’s #SewMyStyle2018 is long overdue, though. I wish I had brought my Suki to Italy with me. It would have been the perfect layer in the mornings,
The Chalk and Notch Pixie Tee
Today is an exciting day for two reasons! First: after work today, I’m headed up to Chicago so that I can FLY TO ITALY TOMORROW! My bags are packed, I’ve got my passport, and I’m ready to go. Second: today is the release of the new Chalk and Notch Pixie Tee pattern! I was lucky
McCalls 7740 Goes to Italy
Hey friends! The dog days of summer are here — and they’re in Italy too! I cannot wait to head to Italy in EIGHT DAYS! I’m tagging along with some family friends to babysit for the grandkids, and it’s going to be ah-mazing. We’re spending two or three days in Rome, and then heading into
A Capsule Wardrobe for Italy
For a year and a half in grad school, I cataloged my university’s art collection. The school was one of the first colleges to have a study abroad experience, and for years had a program in Florence, Italy. Seeing all the beautiful pieces of art in the university’s collection that showed Florence or the area
Styling the Suki Kimono
Hi friends! Amazingly, it is a new month, and so of course — a new Project #SewMyStyle prompt! We’ve seen so many gorgeous garments this year, and I can’t wait to see what you guys do with this month’s pattern. June is all about the Suki Kimono from Helen’s Closet! There are so many ways