You guys loved the first interview I posted with Jaelyn. Here is part 2 now that she has finished her first semester of college :) FinessV asked: Question for Jaelyn: When I was in school, all we had was one cafeteria and no fast food options (except...
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It's that time. Can't believe the year is almost over. Here is a link to my 2013 Sewing WrapUp. Last year was fun lol. You can see ALL the garments I've sewn by clicking HERE. I didn't have many items that would fall under the category of "why...
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Every year I highlight the year. So if you are new to the blog have a look at my 2014 Yearly Wrap up and if you missed the 2013 wrap up you can read that HERE. My favorite Soul Food Entry We celebrated our 17th Wedding Anniversary! I merged my...
Read MoreCongrats to Neauxlah, Joyce in NC and NonSuperwoman! Email me (essentialsbya@gmail.com) your mailing address so I can get them out to you all before the new year! ...
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Can you believe it's almost Christmas!? This year has gone by so fast it's kind of amazing! I was going through my fabric stash and ran across this gorgeous Pink Silk Dupoini. How fabulous is it as a pink pleated skirt!? I love how this fabric holds...
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I love pretty journals. I've always loved pens and notebooks (think school supplies lol) but my love for actual journals started in my early 20's. I was a new wife with a toddler lol. I need to write some things out lol . I look for a...
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While I was in New York earlier this year a friend and I went into a jewelry shop. I can't remember why we went in but I'm glad we did. It was my introduction to Alex and Ani. I walked out of that jewelry shop with...
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If you are into fashion at ALL you know that Fall 2015 will be a huge revival of the 1970's. I figured why not make myself a 70's Inspired Dress now. My FAVORITE Fashion Era is between 1950 to LATE 1970's. I love how the women dressed. I...
Read MoreYou guys loved the uplifts last week. I promise I look forward to them. Here is this week's Uplifts: ...
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I am crushing hard on cobalt blue. HARD lol. I have had this cobalt blue faux leather in my stash for a while and decided a few weeks ago that I HAD to have a blue faux leather dress. I searched my ENTIRE pattern stash to...
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