Cooler than You: Stupid Things I Say and Do

Because #jennyandjulielearntosew and  . . . well, jeans to a skirt are fun and easy.  Jenny, I think, requested the directions.  And . . . a couple of other people I know.  A handful of years ago I started doing this upcycle, and every couple of years I hack a new one.   I call this one a "One Hour Convert" as it takes about an hour . . . that's with the beer.  So, it's a perfect little piece of instant gratification and . . . a good use of jeans a smidge too snug, with too high a waist, too low of one, etc.   This tutorial falls under my hashtag #ivebeendrinkingandsewing, as some have noticed this summer.  Eh, American legal ease of society tells me I need to say the following: Drink at your own risk.  Be responsible.  I do not condone being a lush.  Though, I also do not drink nearly as much as I think about it or probably should.  That being said, one or two drinks and I'm good to go on the occasions I have them. ...

Somewhere along the way Christmas happened, or so it seams.  It certainly has been a busy fall.  So damned busy, but in all fairness I can't really complain as that means that things are good . . . or at least in my book it falls that way.  I will say that from my list of fall makes I have one archer and one more blouse to make up.  Really, how awesome am I? Oh, those two hoodies . . . but those aren't needed until I jet off to Amsterdam in late March.  I sew, a lot, I know. Though, Christmas this year is from my sewing machine, knitting needles, wine vendor from the market, or my own kitchen prowess.  I make no bones about it, as well . . . I'm not keen on box stores, shopping for trinkets that are forgotten about in a month, and at this point most people in my life have things they want and need. Gifts this way are really gifts then, meaning more and at least hanging around a bit longer.  If you've been following along on Instagram you sa...