D.C.

We spent the weekend down in the D.C. area with some friends. We visited the nation's capital and strolled around the monuments which I hadn't done since I was a wee one. We had a crab feast- my first. It was delicious! and so messy and fun. We visited Georgetown and had some of the most amazing ice cream. All in all, it was a great weekend getaway!

Yes, I'm a dork

the ceiling of the Lincoln Memorial

 the man himself..

New Dress

This week was the final class in Jenny Gordy's summer dress making class (through Lena Corwin's studio). Here is the final result:

I love the dress- so perfect for these hot summer days! I had one little screw up though... I overestimated on the size and it turned out too big. I hadn't washed the (100% cotton) fabric beforehand (I know I know) so I threw it in the wash on "very hot". Well, shrink it did. The fit is perfect now. The only problem is that I washed out a bit of the color. The original fabric is this great poppy color and now I'm left with this pumpkin orange color. O well.. there's always got to be something right? The point is I made something.. and it really felt good to be using my hands again!!
Happy Weekend to you all!
xo

Snapshot

Loving these shots by Janne Peters. The colors are amazing...

This weekend the temperature dropped down into the 70's at night! It actually felt chilly - which of course it really wasn't. It's just that we haven't felt anything below 80 in weeks. It did remind me though that holy crap it's AUGUST! and that means September is just around the corner.. and with it real actual cooler weather. My feet haven't seen anything besides sandals in months, but when the need arises, I think they'd love to be wearing these babies...

found here