Monthly Archives: March 2010

I see the light…

By rachel | Published: March 30, 2010
The color of this dress is the exact color of my new studio. Only a week before I get to move things in up there. So many projects to start for spring!
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makin’ do

By rachel | Published: March 25, 2010
The husband sent me this link today and I’m lovin’ it. The blog documents a year in the clothing life of Natalie Purschwitz, a woman who decided to document her research project, MakeShift. MakeShift follows Natalies one-year journey of only wearing what she makes for herself, which includes: clothes, socks, shoes, underwear, coats, jackets, hats, bathing [...]
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speaking of food…

By rachel | Published: March 23, 2010
I can’t stop reading books about food. If I have any non-academic reading time, I read books on food, the food industry, factory farming, local food movements, farmers markets, etc etc etc. I feel like I’m reaching the point of saturation. I’ve kept up this pace for 10 months, mainly in response/desire to understand/fear of [...]
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eating animals

By rachel | Published: March 21, 2010
Pre-ordered Eating Animals two weeks ago and read the entire book in three days. I’ve been struggling to come to terms with eating meat for years now, and wanted to go back to being vegetarian, but after being diagnosed with digestive issues this year, I was advised to keep up with the chicken and fish as [...]
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spring sewing

By rachel | Published: March 17, 2010
It’s been a hectic few days, but the sun is out and I’m itching to sew! I’m currently in the process of pressing linen so I can finally sew curtains for our new bedroom before we actually land up there in a few weeks. (We’re so close, I can hardly stand it!) I have a [...]
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tiny library

By rachel | Published: March 12, 2010
a tiny library from the black spot books
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matte about you color study

By rachel | Published: March 10, 2010
What to do when you’re taking a break from typing up conference presentations: 1. Decide you need to know exactly what all of your nailpolish looks like with a top coat of essie matte about you over it. 2. Paint every one of your nails a different color. 3. Apply matte about you over top [...]
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jars with lids are our friends

By rachel | Published: March 8, 2010
Potted plants don’t work out much in our house: (“Who…me?”) I’ve started collecting jars with lids from GoodWill and making terrariums that Mustard can’t dig through. So far, I’ve made 5. Four for our house and a big one for a friend’s birthday. I especially love the big one because of the one cactus that [...]
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fabric and fiber storage

By rachel | Published: March 7, 2010
Most of my fabrics and various materials (yarn, ribbon, leather, notions) have been living in plastic bins for the last 4 years. I need to come up with some ideas for storing materials in my new studio that are easily accessible to me, but not to our kitty, Mr. Mustard. Like most cats, Mustard is [...]
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is it possible…?

By rachel | Published: March 2, 2010
The March Anthropologie catalogue just hit my doorstep and I can’t believe it’s possible, but there’s just not much in there I like this time around. Surprising. Of the 87 pages, I found one top and one dress I might consider wearing: the Buds and Branches Tee (in black or cream, although I’d remove those [...]
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