how to recover an ikea cushion

in only 17 easy [not really] steps!

and yes i know the front right corner is a little wonky.  you get what you pay for.

lewin berries

a saturday adventure to lewin farm turned out highly successful

red raspberries, golden raspberries, blackberries:  $3.75 a pound.  not a pint.  not a half pint.  per pound.  and blackberries are a bit heavy..but a pound of raspberries is a shitload.  thats the official weight designation.  shitload.  

proverbs

the sound of crisp clean sheets will bring a black cat running

few flowers under a mulberry tree avoid purple bird shit

talking to plants is not a sign of crazy.  expecting an answer may be.

a new dress

pinning fabric to my dress form is always much easier than sewing.  but it gives me a general idea of what the hell im doing.  ie cutting a slit for an arm hole...and semi-ruching the side.

voila:

one shoulder non-hoochy leopard dress

the back is surprisingly flattering as well

shoulder is a sort of knot , but i sewed down the two end tabs to avoid any future wardrobe malfunctions.  plus i dont like my clothes unintentionally flapping. 

the side.  and a very clear shot of what the fabric looks like.  it turns out.. i much prefer the "bright light" cfls to the yellowy "real" warm light of the ones trying to look like incandescent.  idk about LEDs..as i cant afford that shit at the moment.  and yes we have been discussing lighting colors and pricing at work.  frequently and persistently.  im not just blabbing on crazily.

liz's laundry

• bow tank: gap
• pants: h&m

• dress: rainbow
• miscellaneous wood jewelry: unknown origins.