Whew, it was great being spoiled for a day! Church, lunch at Jason’s Deli, thrifting alone, lasagna & carrot cake, and a book & card… My family rocks.
Emily chose the card; Evan chose the book. And Emily signed the card with her signature “happy faces.” Do you see them?
While at the thrift store, I found this amazing dress for $8.98. That seemed a little steep. I finally decided (after consulting Evan) to take the plunge. But then the kind cashier at the shop only charged me $5! So that was a nice Mother’s Day gift too. :)
It looks a little maternity, but I might wear it to the VT graduation on Saturday anyway.
Later in the evening, I was relieved of all duties so I could sew.
I never blogged about this, but you may have seen this image in my Flickr photostream:
Note the Orla Kiely dishtowel from Target. First time I sprayed chocolate cake batter on it, I knew this wasn’t going to work.
So after much deliberation, this is what I came up with.
Yep. You’ve seen them all over blogland (because they’re awesome!), and now you’ve seen one here. A dishtowel purse. (Very Sound of Music, don’t you think?) I was inspired by this dress designed by Orla, which felt appropriate. :)
So I’d say Mother’s Day was better than I could have hoped. Lots of mommy-spoiling action from the awesomest people I know.
Thank you, sweet family!
May 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Kristen, Is it OK if I use the photo of your purse in my blog post today (Target themed)? I’ll link right back here to your blog also.
May 12th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Sounds like a perfect day! Your new dress is spectacular - does not look maternity at all to me! And the purse - equally as awesome. :o)
May 12th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Your new dress is gorgeous! I think definitely worth the steep thrift price (and I love when cashiers decide to give surprise discounts).
The purse is super cute too :)
May 12th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Cute purse,,,,,and dress! Orange has been my favorite color for some time. Greens are right up there too. Where is your favorite thrift store?
May 12th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
you look fantastic in that dress.
i don’t think maternity at all. totally cute!
it sounds like a very sweet day.
and oh! the bag! i love the bag, too! sooo clever!
May 12th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Lovely dress and bag!! Happy belated Mother’s Day :-D!
May 12th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Oooh! I LOVE your purse. Is there a tutorial anywhere?
Thanks!!! :)
May 12th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Love the bag! Any plans for a tutorial?
May 12th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
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May 12th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
What a sweet family you have. It looks like you had a lovely pampered day. ; ) I LOVE your new dress. I probably would have gone for it too. Oh, and the happy faces are the best.
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May 12th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
The purse from the dishtowel is brilliant. I love Orla Kiely patterns.
May 12th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Oh, that dress is to die for! I’m so glad you bought it.
Love the dishtowel purse.
May 13th, 2009 at 3:22 am
Kristen: I love your dress and bag. I have just discovered your blog from a link elsewhere and I have just about gone back and looked at all the things you have made. I have particularly enjoyed looking at your spring wardrobe. You have inspired me to get my sewing machine out after 6 months! Many thanks.
Catherine
May 13th, 2009 at 3:25 am
I’m loving the bag! :)
May 13th, 2009 at 5:54 am
The dress is gorgeous.
The purse is amazing! I actually have those placemats, haha. LOVE the design!
May 13th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Tutorial please!! That is just TOO CUTE!!!
May 13th, 2009 at 7:31 am
found you via jane’s apron. um, THAT BAG???? seriously the cutest one i have ever seen, even without the orla fabric.
and the dress? not maternity, not, not, NOT maternity! you look so darling in it and i would totally steal it out of your closet if we were neighbors (assuming that, at that point i would actually know you.;-)
anyway, you are lovely and talented and i am happy to have stumbled across you!
May 13th, 2009 at 8:08 am
I wish I had such luck at the thrift store (or more patience, which I think is the real key). That dress looks awesome on you.
Also, you cracked me up about the cake batter on the towel. I have an Orla tablecloth and I have been afraid to use it for it’s intended purpose for that very same reason. Love the bag!
May 13th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Awww, sounds like your family loves you lots! Glad it was a good day.
The thrifted dress is awesome and the dish towel bag is adorable! Good work.
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May 13th, 2009 at 10:39 am
That dress is a great find!
And, I totally need to turn my orla towels into a handbag…they are too nice to use in the kitchen
May 13th, 2009 at 10:43 am
hello! i stumbled upon you from craftzine. . . i love the bag! please please please post a pattern!!
May 13th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
What a fun day you had! (i had a little alone time too… shopping is so much less stressful that way)
I love your thrifted dress, and the dishtowel bag (I have my own dishtowels hiding in my sewing room somewhere). So cute! And that OK dress??? I WANT.
May 13th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
That bag is absolutely adorable! The ruffle is just the sweetest thing and the fabric…
And oh yes, LOVE the thrift dress. I would have paid way more at a “real store” for that…it’s funny how the thrift store pricepoint can be a dealbreaker even when you would pay that much for something in a heartbeat somewhere else. (:
May 14th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
What a totally brilliant rehab on the dishtowels! That fabric is just the cheeriest.
May 15th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
So, I absolutely love the purse you made! Can you make me a diaper bag like that?
June 8th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Purse tutorial PLEASE! So cute, so cool, so fun.
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