Growing up on a hobby farm had lots of perks- my first pet was a goat, I can milk a cow like a boss and I know for sure that geese are always the scariest animals on a farm. The down side to our little farm was that my parental units never let us have…
Tessuti Fabrics
Amanda vs DIY Tulle Skirt
Pop quiz. There is a fancy sewing event coming up. Do you: Pull out a frock you have already made that hangs in your closet? Plan meticulously and craft something carefully with time to spare? Vague around for a while, drink some wine and pull something together in the last week or so and belatedly…
Amanda vs The Bellatrix Blazer
I have avoided the blazer trend like a plague for a few years now. My wardrobe has more bomber jackets, pea coats and cardigans than you can poke a stick at. But blazers? Bah! They are for the cool kids or the peeps doing business- not for this museum nerd! But when you’re facing a deadline…
Amanda vs the Alice Top
Sometimes a lady needs a sassy work outfit that says smart but stylish. Sometimes a lady needs a lovely party frock that says let’s boogie. Other times a lady needs a needs a flowy summer top made of fluoro yellow dotted swiss. This is one of these times. It’s official peeps- I have won summer….
