tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9706176247668259742023-11-16T03:21:35.536-08:00Love, Lisawith a handmade heartLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-11467486969236051932015-07-10T17:20:00.000-07:002015-07-13T13:55:39.903-07:00Palazzo Palazzo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Another happy make ... <a href="http://ebethdesigns.com/product/parisian-palazzo-pants/">Parisian Palazzo</a> Pants, by e-beth designs.<br />
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I don't know about you, but this style of pants suits me well. I love the way wide leg pants feel and look. Classic in my book! How could you go wrong? <br />
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This has to be the easiest pattern ever. With only 3 pattern pieces, it sews up really quick too.<br />
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For my first pair (because I made 3) I used this really pretty floral fabric. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Obviously, the pants are not on me, but on my friend! </td></tr>
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I learned some thing along the way. Like... elastic is tricky. While I followed the directions for cutting my elastic smaller than my waist ... I apparently didn't cut it small enough. <br />
Because of the way the waist band is attached to the elastic, there was no way I could even attempt to fix it without destroying them. <br />
So what's a girl to do? Gift them of course. To a friend. And don't they look great on her? <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">P.S. I am wearing my basics dress here by Califaye.<br />
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My second pair ... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another floral! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite!!!! <br />
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And my third ...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cropped because I accidently cut them on the shorten line. Whoops!<br />
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Okay, so few things I learned after the 3rd pair .... <br />
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Pay attention when cutting out your pattern pieces. This is the second time I hacked off the bottom part of my fabric. I don't know why I was distracted :(<br />
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The waistband piece is cut to the width you need by 3 1/2 in length. After the first pair was a little fussy, I just cut my fabric with 4 inch length instead. It made a big difference when it came time to finishing the waistband.<br />
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FYI ... I made size medium and the fit it awesome. I just finished another pair for a friend and made size large according to her hips. The fit is spot on for her in the waist, crotch and rear, however the legs are super wide. Maybe next time taking out a little bit of the width will help. <br />
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What do you think about palazzos? If you are a fan, I highly recommend this pattern.<br />
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xoxox, Lisa</div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-52007940284845640012015-07-09T16:19:00.000-07:002015-07-09T16:19:45.555-07:00Southport Dress<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well, what could I say........ except that I LOVE this dress.<br />
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The pattern: <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/southport-dress">Southport Dress by True Bias.</a> I am a huge fan of Kelli from True Bias. I Love reading her blog and love her patterns. This dress does not disappoint!!!!!! I chose the maxi version of course. It's a perfect fit for my wardrobe. <br />
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I made this dress a while ago, right when the pattern was released. I followed the sew along as well which was really awesome. The hardest part for me was the button holes. I really try to avoid them at all costs ... Sigh ... but in the end I was not defeated! <br />
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The fabric is Italian linen. Stripes + Linen = LOVE<br />
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Ohhh and the slit in the front... that slit! Just the right amount of skin to show.<br />
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In this picture it almost looks like a jumpsuit. I have a feeling there might be a tutorial for this sometime soon. If it's not, well Kelli, can you please, please, please, get on it?!??! LOL!<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-14637765381307238512015-05-18T12:03:00.000-07:002015-05-18T12:03:11.902-07:00My First Me Made May 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I signed up for MMMay 2015, I endeavored to wear or work on unfinished projects at least 5 days of the week. I definitely reached my goal thus far and I feel so excited. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/southport-dress">Southport Dress</a>, <a href="http://www.guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/learn-to-sew-with-lauren/">Yoke Top</a>, Burdastyle 6771</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.salmesewingpatterns.com/products/digital-sewing-pattern-gathered-top">Gathered top</a>, Top down Cardigan,Recycled t-shirt headband</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://premium.seamworkmag.com/projects/oslo">Oslo</a>, Simple headband, <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/alice-dress-top-pattern">Alice Top</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.noodle-head.com/product/envelope-clutch-pdf-pattern-2">Clutch,</a> <a href="http://www.shopwiksten.com/product/tova-shirt-sewing-pattern">Tova</a>, Palazzo's & Basics dress</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://premium.seamworkmag.com/projects/astoria">Astoria</a>, <a href="http://ebethdesigns.com/product/parisian-palazzo-pants/">Palazzos</a>, <a href="http://april-rhodes.com/products/the-staple-dress-pdf">Staple Dress</a></td></tr>
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So far I haven't worn a repeat, but I am getting close! I am going to try to finish the month with a different item. I will be back soon to share the rest. <br />
It is a lot of fun to see what everyone else is sharing on social media. I definitely have been challenged and inspired!<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-38043492946134821422015-04-30T10:08:00.000-07:002015-04-30T10:08:32.238-07:00Me Made May 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<strong><em> 'I, Lisa, sign up as a
participant of <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/2015/03/me-made-may15-sign-up-here.html">Me-Made-May '15</a>. I endeavor to
wear one or more me made item, at least 5 of 7 days per week for the
duration of May 2015' ... I also commit to finishing up any works in progress ( not all, haha ) before the end of the month.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Pretty sure everyone in the blogging world knows about it ... but if you do not, just go on and read all about it <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/2015/03/me-made-may15-sign-up-here.html">here</a>.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>In the spirit of all things hand made, I am excited!!! I have finally started adding garments to my wardrobe that I really love. Sewing brings me so much joy. I look forward to sharing with you over the next month. Not Every day, mostly because I am the worst at dedicating computer time. I would rather be sewing. Or feeding my family, or cleaning my house which is not often lately because I can't stop sewing!!!!</em></strong><br />
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I have finally started to create my spring/summer wardrobe. Collecting patterns and gathering fabric has been way too much fun, along with patterns in my stash and fabric in my stash! <br />
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So far I have sewed up a pair of palazzo pants and 2 <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/collections/digital-sewing-pattern-downloads/products/alice-dress-top-pattern">Alice tops</a>.<br />
The pants are super awesome! I'll share pics of those after I sew up my second pair. <br />
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On to the Alice top! <br />
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I LOVEEEEEE this shirt so much. It is definitely my style as it is feminine and loose fitting. <br />
Even though I has a small waist, I tend to like loose fitting tops especially when they cover my bum! So this is perfect. <br />
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First try .... I used similar fabric as in the picture on the <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/">tessuti</a> site. I love stripes and when I saw the fabric at the shop, I knew it would by perfect.<br />
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Second try!!!! Better fit. Made the XXS this time. Definitely better fit in the arm holes and overall!</div>
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So glad I made you ALICE! <br />
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Here's to my spring/summer wardrobe! May it be full of fun beautiful garments. xoxox, Lisa<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-57674011814201540312015-03-06T04:34:00.001-08:002015-03-06T04:34:51.473-08:00Dedicated sewing space ...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am on a streak .... Woohoo! <br />
Last week after staring at my sewing machine (on my dining room table), I decided to make a space for my machine to stay out permanently. <br />
I really love to sew, and when I start a project, my dining room is the place I cut and sew. Not really fun when the day comes to an end and it's time to clean up. Sometimes I leave it all a mess for the next day so I can keep going. Not ideal since this is where we like to eat our dinner. :)<br />
Soooo, I rearranged. Set up shop in the front room of my house. This is also our family office space and I selfishly removed our small couch to make room for my table, which really is a console table. <br />
I did put an old chair in place of the couch in order to have somewhere to sit hahaha! <br />
I must say, It is encouraging to have my machines out in plain site. I have already sewed up another garment and the best part ..... I didn't have to clean off my dining room table when it was time for dinner. It's the little things, you know?! I am HAPPY!!!!<br />
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The drawers definitely are useful for keeping things handy. <br />
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I finally got around to sewing this past weekend. I really wanted to get started right after the new year ... Oh well. I am glad that I busted out my machine and got me some MOJO!!!<br />
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I subscribed naturally to the on-line magazine <a href="https://www.seamworkmag.com/">Seamwork</a>, when it first came out. Ummmm... hello... this is their 4th issue. The first one came out in December and I had plans to make so many things. <br />
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So without further ado .... I give to you, <a href="https://premium.seamworkmag.com/projects/oslo">Oslo</a></div>
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This cardigan is from the first issue. I am so glad I made it finally. It's described as beginner and versatile. Definitely fits the bill for my style and wardrobe.</div>
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The fabric is a stretch sweater knit, and it is cozy and pretty. layered with a long sleeve underneath, it's perfect for colder days. In the spring and summer nights, it's perfect with a tank.</div>
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Next on my list to try: The <a href="https://premium.seamworkmag.com/projects/aberdeen">T-shirt</a> from this last issue, and if I am brave ... the <a href="https://premium.seamworkmag.com/projects/savannah">camisole </a>from the lingerie issue. </div>
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HAPPY SEWING, xoxoxo Lisa<br />
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September begins with a bang! High school for my kids and family birthdays too.<br />
Lauren turns 17!!! I can't believe how fast time goes! Seems like yesterday my little Lauren was 5, now she is driving. EEEEKKKKKKK! <br />
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In the spirit of Fall, as it begins officially this evening .... I want to share some of our WIP's and finished knits.<br />
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I bought this book sometime last year and currently have 2 projects on needles. I LOVE almost every pattern in the book. I am using 100% cotton yarn in a perfect fall shade :) <br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/224-weekend-pullover">Weekend Pullover</a><br />
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Okay ... this one is my favorite! Made by Lauren (my daughter) for me. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful coral yarn from my local yarn shop. Wish I saved the tags. I'm pretty sure its cashmere and another blend. The beads are a beautiful champagne color. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ahhhh, so pretty! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heaven-scent">Pattern here</a>. Lauren left off the pointy edge finish. I think it makes it a little more fallish if that makes sense. She also used larger needles and thicker yarn than the pattern suggests. <br />
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XOXOXOX, Lisa</div>
Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-20556138943797987842014-08-27T08:08:00.000-07:002014-09-24T08:24:37.562-07:00The Purl Bee ... And it's free<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I made this awesome <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/2014/07/17/corinnes-thread-wear-anywhere-tunic/">tunic</a> dress using Robert Kaufman shirting fabric.<br />
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Only change I made was to make maxi length. It is quite comfy and I think a perfect summer dress. I wore it to my nieces birthday where I gave her a cute gift made from another purl bee pattern. </div>
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UMMMM .... Hello, that's right! I made pants. <a href="http://truebiaspatterns.bigcartel.com/product/hudson-pant">Hudson pants</a> to be exact, by <a href="http://truebias.com/">True Bias</a>.<br />
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This sewing thing is quite addicting!!!!!!!! Going to make my daughter a matching pair!!!!<br />
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9/24/14 I am wearing these to bed a lot! It makes for easy easy mornings when I have to get kids off to school! </div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-48415455253937549162014-06-18T07:17:00.000-07:002014-09-24T08:22:56.785-07:00Tap shorts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In the spirit of summer.... I made shorts :) !!!!!!!!!!<br />
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The pattern is<a href="http://katyandlaney.com/2014/06/11/tap-shorts-pattern/"> Katy & Laney tap shorts</a>.<br />
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I must say they were really easy and the instructions were awesome. There are 3 styles to choose from, and instant download! = instant gratification!<br />
I chose view C. Mostly because I had the right size zipper and couldn't wait to get to the fabric store.<br />
High waist anything always appeals to me so these shorts were a no brainer! <br />
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I Made a size 6 according to my measurements and they are almost perfect on me. Next time I'll grade them from a 4 in the waist to 6 in hips. <br />
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Aren't they awesome :)<br />
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I really love the look of menswear and I am slightly obsessed with suiting fabric. This fabric is a stripe herringbone. It has a little stretch in it, maybe that's why the waist is a little big on me. Not sure.<br />
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This was my first time installing a fly front zipper and the instructions were so good. </div>
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The only issues I had making these ... Is that I used fabric that looks exactly the same on both sides. (oops)</div>
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My seam ripper was my best friend even though I usually despise that little thing. I sewed a few pieces on the wrong side a few times, ughh.<br />
It definitely took me all day to complete since I am really mostly an advanced beginner. But I think the next pair will be super fast. I can't wait to try!! </div>
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I definitely will skip stripes next time. See the back dart? One of my stripes got eaten up. Whoops. Hello beginner.<br />
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I'm proudly sporting them today :) </div>
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Xoxoxo, Lisa</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-62218497275778681492014-06-14T13:34:00.001-07:002014-06-14T13:35:00.350-07:00Tova ohhhhh Tova<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I am sooo in love with sewing. Making something handmade gives me such gratification. <div>Since this is my very first post... I thought it should start with wiksten's Tova. Although this pattern has been around for quite some time and there are tons out there on the web... I feel like it is timeless and for me, will never go out of style. It works for me in so many ways. </div><div>I plan on making some for the fall as well. Definitely in a plaid for sure. This one however, is perfect for summer nights or as a beach coverup since the fabric I used is pretty light and is quite see through. It is perfect in every way :)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQGK2EdG1FkuDff6WMmNfTZFU1A0C7emJ61bwHWBF6er0xTZkoXRkxWPAlrFhpwKScwMmhcTk5oJ015WiyTKs1EgaBglz9MgHOsHVFFOoltsRYtltEBJvsEKKbIceXtIPOVNaj4RDeuGr/s640/blogger-image-2075240790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQGK2EdG1FkuDff6WMmNfTZFU1A0C7emJ61bwHWBF6er0xTZkoXRkxWPAlrFhpwKScwMmhcTk5oJ015WiyTKs1EgaBglz9MgHOsHVFFOoltsRYtltEBJvsEKKbIceXtIPOVNaj4RDeuGr/s640/blogger-image-2075240790.jpg"></a></div>This fabric is a Swiss dot I purchased at fabric.com. It is really lovely and super easy to see with. It looks grey here but it is actually black. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVr5yQekqZcGs17AdUpWIKXqqPBc8kcqqCWDUIzglHhrFUMya6kHF4MAhEfqRrHpEMggWwsmlw5ZxtY6MLtQ5jYAgPUQ-k5fDo-E_pc56ruGjZDELR_7Wd0ie5PONkkiR9HkV1pehmuzl/s640/blogger-image--851263735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVr5yQekqZcGs17AdUpWIKXqqPBc8kcqqCWDUIzglHhrFUMya6kHF4MAhEfqRrHpEMggWwsmlw5ZxtY6MLtQ5jYAgPUQ-k5fDo-E_pc56ruGjZDELR_7Wd0ie5PONkkiR9HkV1pehmuzl/s640/blogger-image--851263735.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZivi5Z0rfBO57SUVO9DB3wNWJt10yYyUA0YwnwHCX-yLPlSUQ3DjVve-vfPOtfKMUfwlTY1gZNH4MmQRg8W0wi-HONlcZvuKBWVSZDpe3GMPwSM3Vr46TE5Nhi82kixZDlnHY44SKYXO/s640/blogger-image--1644686208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZivi5Z0rfBO57SUVO9DB3wNWJt10yYyUA0YwnwHCX-yLPlSUQ3DjVve-vfPOtfKMUfwlTY1gZNH4MmQRg8W0wi-HONlcZvuKBWVSZDpe3GMPwSM3Vr46TE5Nhi82kixZDlnHY44SKYXO/s640/blogger-image--1644686208.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KxF0FvQ67JTKnhgwvqAapbigfr0ZnSN7S7niKw241jfCsDliD1GBXgR9kitmvY6NKQYYPumJ3H1PaseTXLKMsTil51Z-S-n_J8vSC1S1MgvOQEf5aLGlkNl-GHhHKEFV-PmEjBAwI74V/s640/blogger-image--1699969616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1KxF0FvQ67JTKnhgwvqAapbigfr0ZnSN7S7niKw241jfCsDliD1GBXgR9kitmvY6NKQYYPumJ3H1PaseTXLKMsTil51Z-S-n_J8vSC1S1MgvOQEf5aLGlkNl-GHhHKEFV-PmEjBAwI74V/s640/blogger-image--1699969616.jpg"></a></div>No pictures of me wearing it yet although I've worn it twice already :)</div><div>I'm going to get my husband to snap a picture but I just couldn't wait to share with you. </div><div>Can't wait to make another. Oh Tova I love you. </div><div>Xoxoxo, Lisa </div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474169641016694076noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-970617624766825974.post-86948788019351207542014-04-08T07:28:00.000-07:002014-06-14T13:34:45.829-07:00Dedicaton<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This blog is dedicated to all the things I LOVE!!!!! <br>
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