cleaning house

It seems I spoke too soon the other day about the yardsale update. I've added many more items today! I have been cleaning the apartment and I found more things to part with. I am trying to clean out as much as possible before our move. I have even more piles of clothes that are intended for the thrift store. It will feel so good when we finally do move into our new apartment next Fall to start with a clean slate. Well, that is the plan anyway! That, and I am finding out that my style is changing and I am growing out of some of the things I used to like. Perhaps I am just bored of what I have and need a fresh wardrobe. I am slowly going through each item and if I don't absolutely love it or find it a necessity, then I try to get rid of it and replace it with something that fits better in my wardrobe. Otherwise I have piles of clothes that take up too much space in my tiny closet. Sorry to be a bother again with my constant yardsales! I hope to have a lot better content on this blog this summer. I have a few projects I am excited to work on over the summer. Before long, Fall will be here (my favorite time of year)! 

Please check out my clothing sale...

fabric for sale and other yardsale goods..

I added a few more items to my yardsale shop! This time some floral linen fabric, black flats and a denim sample skirt from the fall/winter collection. Also reduced prices on a few previous items. Please take a look if you are interested! xoxo

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spring/summer 2013 preview

I'm making several different tops and dresses for the shop (along with a lighter denim skirt). I'm still working on a few more things and then I can take pictures of everything and update the shop. It has taken a little longer this year, but I'm not going to stress over it. We are planning a big move at the end of the summer so I have a lot to do between now and then! I hope to gradually update the shop with new items throughout the summer months. I don't have a definite date yet to open shop for the spring/summer items, but...soon! Enjoy this little preview until then! xo

lately on instagram

Spring is finally here and I am loving it! I've been inspired to sew with lots of different pretty floral fabrics lately. I am so close to finishing some new spring items for the shop. Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll update the shop and show you everything I've been working on. In the meantime, you will notice I've shared some sneak peeks on instagram. I also managed to make a little spring top for myself to wear, just in time for an afternoon at the botanic gardens! xo

the yardsale continues... {sold}

 I found more things in my closet! I splurged a bit the other day on a few spring wardrobe staples, so I decided to clean out a few more things from my closet. Let me know if you are interested in anything! I will probably continue to update the yardsale as I keep finding things I don't wear anymore! And I'm trying to really only keep things I actually wear. Hope you enjoy the new selection! xo

YARD SALE!

playing dress-up

Today I just sold a wedding dress I designed and made years ago. It is kind of bittersweet because I spent a long time making it and it took so much fabric! But it has been sitting in a plastic bag in my closet for years. I finally brought it back here to Evanston so I could try selling it. Today someone was interested in it and decided to buy it. I'm so happy that it is going to a good home! I just had to try it on one last time. Here are some quick photos Jed took with my iphone. My hair isn't perfect or anything, but it will at least document this dress that I made. Kind of makes me want to dress up more often! xoxo

new spring dress / sample dress for sale

 

 I have been working on a new dress for the spring/summer season and it's just about ready. However I decided to make a few minor changes on the final design. So, I'm selling this sample dress in size small.  There is a piece of elastic in the center back, which I actually plan to change on the final design. I also decided to make this dress more fitted than my other designs. In case you are interested, I put it up for sale in my Etsy shop. More to come!

xoxo

{pictures by my husband! bass sandals and lipstick by revlon in "stormy pink," although you can hardly tell i'm wearing any.}


p.s. Just wanted to let you know I added a new item and reduced prices in my yardsale.

spring yardsale

Hello! Here to let you know of a little yardsale today on my other blog. We are moving this summer and I would like to get rid of as much stuff as I can. I may do another sale later as I have some fabric I may want to part with. This sale is mostly shoes, a 1930's evening gown, a handmade silk wedding gown with a large train for a wedding business that never took root (thank goodness) and various other clothing items that either don't fit me or I never wear anymore. I would love if you would take a look. Please let me know if you would like something (include your zip code so I can calculate shipping costs): gracefullady [at] gmail dot com

YARDSALE!