tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16324500879755336532024-02-18T21:29:08.959-06:00Courtney Janelle Sewscourtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-82423950277042216372012-06-11T12:57:00.000-05:002012-06-11T12:57:27.556-05:00I have a new blog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey everyone! There are a lot fewer of you since I've been MIA for...a long time. But there are still a handful of followers holding on, probably because like me you never clean out your blog feed! And I appreciate that <i>just as much</i> as if you'd stuck around on purpose. </div>
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I just dropped by to let you know I have another blog I've been working on. I thought about converting this corner of the web to a fashion blog as well, but I'm bad at wearing more than one hat at any one time. Actually, I look terrible in all hats, but that's another story entirely.</div>
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This new DCX blog is a collaborative effort between me, DCX's owner, and our interns. Janina does most of the brainstorming, idea sourcing, etc. The interns help me pull outfits and style shoots. I do most of the photography, editing, and copy writing. This may change as time goes on and we get more interns involved (or, I learn to let go of some creative control!).</div>
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Anyway, if you're a fan of easy, affordable fashion with no pretension, come check out my new home at <a href="http://www.shopdcx.com/blog/">DCX</a>. It would be nice to have more reach than just our local regulars!</div>
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xoxo</div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-65176193351725640022011-09-01T16:39:00.005-05:002012-07-07T17:04:31.536-05:00whoa, hey<br />
<center>I'm doing a little Fall Cleaning (is that a thing?) and I figured I'd bypass Etsy and offer up some cheap cheap deals to my blog readers.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/6103964787/" title="vintage sheets by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img alt="vintage sheets" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6103964787_81dbf40d12_z.jpg" width="504" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/6104511788/" title="vintage sheets by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img alt="vintage sheets" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6104511788_cb4e28843c_z.jpg" width="461" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/6103965881/" title="sheets2 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img alt="sheets2" height="466" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6103965881_6b94b94466_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I have three flat-rate Priority envelopes stuffed with vintage sheet scraps. Each package contains 15-20 pieces of varying sizes (may contain one or two repeats, but not many). Selling these within the US only for $9.95 including shipping. Sold out, thanks!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/6104529160/" title="vintage sheets by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img alt="vintage sheets" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6104529160_47ea8534cb_z.jpg" width="427" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/6104530380/" title="vintage sheets by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img alt="vintage sheets" height="640" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6104530380_cbf0b676de_z.jpg" width="492" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5860325177/" title="new toy! by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img alt="new toy!" height="427" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/5860325177_f49eb09b0f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I'm also offering vintage sheet fat quarter packs for $7 including shipping within the US. You will receive five coordinating fat quarters of my choice, plus one bonus fabric from a stash of slightly-too-small pieces. All of the sheets were torn rather than cut, so your piece will be straight-on the grain (this means it's not always perfectly square, if the grain was off, but I always cut slightly larger than 18x22" so you can square up if need be). Feel free to leave a comment in the text field if you have a preference for or aversion to a certain color, and I will do what I can to accommodate. Use the button below to purchase.</center><center><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post">
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</center>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-3650612664448029342011-03-25T20:27:00.003-05:002011-03-31T18:54:06.896-05:00Home Ec Helps Japan (we'll donate $10 for every registration this weekend)<p style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v199/courtney_janelle/?action=view&current=HomeEcJapan.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/courtney_janelle/HomeEcJapan.jpg" alt="Photobucket" width="600" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong></strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ETA</span>: Donation period is now closed. <strong>Home Ec helps Japan donated $120us via <a href="http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=38380&tid=001" target="_blank">RedCross</a>.</strong></p> <p>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>This weekend, we will donate $10 from each Home Ec Registration to Japan Disaster Relief (via <a href="http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=38380&tid=001" target="_blank">RedCross</a>).</strong></span></p> <p>Visit <a href="http://homeeconline.com/" target="_blank">HomeEcOnline.com</a> for full e-course details (including <a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/p/course-outline.html" target="_blank">Project & Skills Overview</a>, <a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/p/faq_06.html" target="_blank">FAQ</a>, Teacher Profiles <a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/p/meet-leigh-ann.html" target="_blank">L</a>/<a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/p/meet-rachel.html" target="_blank">R</a>/<a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/p/meet-courtney.html" target="_blank">C</a> and <a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/p/meet-courtney.html" target="_blank">Testimonials from Past Students</a>). You can register <a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/p/registration.html" target="_blank">here</a> or with the paypal link below. Register <em>you & a friend at the same time</em> and we will donate <em>$22</em>!</p> <p><em>Questions?</em> Please email Hello@FreckledNest.com</p> <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_blank"><strong>What is Home Ec?</strong> Home Ec is an online sewing course created by <a href="http://frecklednest.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Leigh-Ann Keffer</a>, <a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rachel Denbow</a> and <a href="http://cjsews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Courtney Tucker</a>. We've developed Home Ec intending for it to help increase your confidence behind the machine with usable techniques, projects you'll love and progressive development :) All three of us *love* sewing and have found it to be an extremely useful, fun and rewarding part of our lives! We hope that you can discover the same satisfaction for yourself in Home Ec and beyond! </form><strong>Full information and sewing projects previews at <a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HomeEcOnline.com</a></strong>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-43136494543861934412011-03-20T21:13:00.002-05:002011-03-20T22:44:13.852-05:00new acquisitions<div style="text-align: center;">Ok, this post is kind of a hodge-podge, but it sums up pretty much all of my free time (read: everything I've been buying and/or obsessing over) for the past month.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5545312698/" title="IMG_5183 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5545312698_f5e94ebfe3.jpg" alt="IMG_5183" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />New thrifted wall art.<br /><br />I keep thinking about moving to a new place and how fun it's going to be to decorate! <span style="font-style: italic;">[The house I'm thinking of renting probably won't be ready until after June, but I'm still excited.]</span> I've been collecting this stuff, like many of you, for so long that my taste has changed...a lot. When I move I'll probably have to weed out a bunch of stuff that just isn't working for me anymore.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5544649683/" title="Untitled by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5544649683_5d7bbe2521.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />Case in point: my pitiful bedroom wall display. Definitely staying- Elsie painting!! Probably going- "Boston Fern" (and rhino head, since Mark is claiming him).<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">[I actually took this pic with my phone because I thought it was hilarious that <span style="font-weight: bold;">every single thing</span> was crooked.]</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5545316766/" title="IMG_5186 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5545316766_968f87b105.jpg" alt="IMG_5186" width="350" height="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5545318578/" title="IMG_5188 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5545318578_7fd407bda5.jpg" alt="IMG_5188" width="350" /></a><br />Found this vintage dress during our traditional "Sunday breakfast at Anton's, flea-marketing at Charlie's" today. I <span style="font-style: italic;">love</span> the fabric (floral cotton, my weakness!), the belt, and the micro-pleating on the skirt. I <span style="font-style: italic;">hate</span> the buttons and the neckline. The buttons are somewhat easily fixed (though I have in mind rhinestone buttons, which can get kind of pricey), but I have no idea what to do with the bodice. Scoop neck with narrower straps? Collar? Help!<br /><br />There were also a few additions to my wardrobe recently that were total splurges.<br />I had been really good with my spending as of late (if you don't count food, oh goodness, the food). Christmas money=bills. Birthday money=bills. Tax return=bills. Money from selling a few favorite dolls=bills. It was bound to compound into a little bit of a fixation.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5545218482/" title="Untitled by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5545218482_5de796705d.jpg" alt="" width="275" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5544643961/" title="Untitled by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5544643961_3f3da8e8b6.jpg" alt="" width="275" /></a><br />New shoes!! Not counting my Toms (and a couple of thrifted pairs that were probably never worn), it's been a couple years. I'd wanted a pair of Salt Water Sandals since last summer. Cool and classic. And the J Crew flats I'd been lusting after since <a href="http://cjsews.blogspot.com/2011/01/conflicting-resolutions.html">this </a>post. They had sold out while in my cart <span style="font-style: italic;">twice</span>, so I searched good ol' eBay and found that the only pair available...was my size! And a lot cheaper than buying them from J Crew. Score.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">[Also: I'm pretty sure having two different pairs of mail-order shoes fit perfectly is a small miracle.]</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5544736763/" title="IMG_5185 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5544736763_29bcd9c142.jpg" alt="IMG_5185" width="333" height="500" /></a><br />And then...there is my new baby. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Natasha crossbody handbag. I've coveted this bag since it came out around two years ago. My main purse previously was a MBMJ Turnlock I bought in NYC four years ago. For whatever reason, I've religiously kept up on MBMJ handbag styles for...oh...the last six years? So I don't think I've done too bad only buying two of them. ;)<br />This was meant to be my birthday present to myself back in February, but I had some last minute guilt. Last weekend I said to heck with the guilt, give me my bag!! And yes, it is amazing.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">[PS if you ever want to order designer anything, order from Zappos. Free shipping & free return shipping means you won't lose out if you have buyers remorse, and their customer service is unparalleled...in my opinion!]</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5545320308/" title="IMG_5189 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5545320308_53bc575377.jpg" alt="IMG_5189" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />This is how I spent my Saturday morning. Waiting alone for two and a half hours in the box office line for Elton John tickets, all the while texting a friend who was trying to get through on the online server which was hopelessly crashed. Rumors spread through the line about the lowest priced tickets selling out, the mid price selling out, the server being back up, and so forth. I watched on my phone as scalpers started listing tickets on Craigslist! When it was finally my turn I ended up getting seven tickets for my friends & I, and was so relieved that some of the rumors were false, and proud that I hadn't given up (and that I could make a few other people's day!). These babies are worth their weight in gold right now, let me tell you.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5545216266/" title="Untitled by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5545216266_d65a51fac8.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />And last but not least, a new kitty. Okay, technically she's going to be living with my boyfriend. So I guess she's not really mine. But, we found her at my house! So she will always be a little bit mine. :) She is super tiny and adorable. Oh, and don't worry, I talked to my neighbor who is the expert on the local outdoor cats...she didn't have a forever home yet! Now she just needs a name.<br /><br />Longest blog post ever. Sorry, I guess I've just been holding it all in. I could have broken this in to like five posts, but I probably would have forgotten half way through. Yup.<br />Loveeeeee, Courtney.<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-57486739595072917062011-03-20T19:52:00.003-05:002011-03-20T21:00:50.604-05:00yes, i sewed something<div style="text-align: center;">Can you believe it? No, me either.<br /><br />I sewed more the past two days than I have in the past two months.<br /><br />I needed a little Spring pick-me-up project. Something to get me out of the work-week routine blues.<br />And, I had thrifted this adorable little frame last week for $3 and almost instantly had a vision for what I wanted to put in it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5544732297/" title="IMG_5180 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5544732297_9e2df371a9.jpg" alt="IMG_5180" width="370" height="500" /></a><br />Just like that, problems solved.<br /><br />But then I had a new problem. In order to make one of these blocks, I had to make seven of these blocks.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">[it was made with </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2010/02/crazy-ninepatch-lattice-quilt.html">this</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> quilt tutorial vaguely in mind; I started with seven 13" squares, and instead of cutting into a nine-patch, I cut them in a radial pattern]</span><br />So, what to do with the remaining six?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5544744715/" title="IMG_5191 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5544744715_942fe59799.jpg" alt="IMG_5191" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />Duh.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5544746751/" title="IMG_5192 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5544746751_3a4448a6f5.jpg" alt="IMG_5192" width="350" height="500" /></a><br />An idea of the scale, and my crazy long toes.<br />Also, crazy sunset lighting.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5545300598/" title="IMG_5197 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5545300598_84cb4d8572.jpg" alt="IMG_5197" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />I didn't want the blocks to get lost by being next to each other. But, I didn't have enough white in my stash for sashing. Then I remembered this almost-white sheet I thrifted the other day! Okay, so maybe it's a little (a lot) busy...but I dig it. I think it might benefit from some strategic quilting. Though, that step could be years from now, so I'm going to try not to think too hard about it. ;)<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-22895782235321169722011-03-17T22:25:00.002-05:002011-03-17T22:41:27.163-05:00needs more vintage<div style="text-align: center;">I have definitely been trying to shy away from vintage clothing as of late, for my own sanity (/wallet/closet). But, if I didn't have to do normal human things like earn money, and wash dishes (which I totally haven't done for...like...three weeks...), this is the type of vintage I would want to sit around for hours trying to recreate:<br /><br /><img src="http://images4.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/21066444_010_a?$detail-item$" /><br /><img src="http://images5.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20924643_010_a?$detail-item$" /><br /><img src="http://images4.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20527248_024_a?$detail-item$" /><br /><img src="http://images4.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20918538_066_a?$detail-item$" /><br /><img src="http://images5.freepeople.com/is/image/FreePeople/20529392_011_a?$detail-item$" /><br /><br />*sigh*<br /><br />ps thanks freepeople.com for hoarding all the awesome vintage in one spot.<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-56883811762557882742011-03-12T14:30:00.004-06:002011-03-12T14:43:30.276-06:00Home Ec is up and running!<div style="text-align: center;">As you might have already heard, registration for Home Ec opened up this past Monday. We've once again been getting some really positive feedback, and are sooo so happy to be re-releasing it for those who might have missed out the first time around. Remember, registration is ongoing and access for the new class never expires, so if you're not ready <span style="font-style: italic;">right this minute</span>, there's no need to just forget about it. :)<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M2pTYMkHZ-XF_71YTP-HN0xco48CWC3T9OC3icxp9tAiXJk19gg7kVsY6CMhq89FPDuWnCytOwIbSbrwMVOFDBn3SdLrQe9f014DR89fP2NQVjtwCPF11EeMHzeSAGHhyphenhyphenThxhUFkOVY/s1600/home+ec+miniad.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M2pTYMkHZ-XF_71YTP-HN0xco48CWC3T9OC3icxp9tAiXJk19gg7kVsY6CMhq89FPDuWnCytOwIbSbrwMVOFDBn3SdLrQe9f014DR89fP2NQVjtwCPF11EeMHzeSAGHhyphenhyphenThxhUFkOVY/s400/home+ec+miniad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583295368733193570" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Please visit the new Home Ec website for full information on our Sewing E-Course, <strong><a href="http://homeeconline.com/" target="_blank">HomeEcOnline.com.</a><br /><br /></strong><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><a href="http://homeeconline.blogspot.com/p/registration.html" target="_blank">Registration</a> is now open.</strong></span></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2NlsX6SZayHW87EKKhaI1JgPElFiw3KIQEA6A7GEFgnVBX37F7lbunJc7xofbOP8kncjVObCGm6DHryvXxkafo47KPt1JBODqoCVKT1t3GKkV12pKRAR9Sk-14bd5XhFZSY7P7WB-J4/s1600/teachers.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2NlsX6SZayHW87EKKhaI1JgPElFiw3KIQEA6A7GEFgnVBX37F7lbunJc7xofbOP8kncjVObCGm6DHryvXxkafo47KPt1JBODqoCVKT1t3GKkV12pKRAR9Sk-14bd5XhFZSY7P7WB-J4/s400/teachers.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583294527738639330" border="0" /></a><br />xo, <a href="http://cjsews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Courtney</a>, <a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rachel</a> and <a href="http://frecklednest.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Leigh-Ann</a></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-74820551904890577842011-03-05T13:08:00.003-06:002011-03-05T13:18:52.171-06:00Back by popular demand, Home Ec!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">I know I have been ridiculously absent, my thoughts lately are more consumed by babies than sewing, fashion, or blogging (that whole working at a daycare thing...no babies for me, haha)</span>. <span style="font-style: italic;">But I have to say, I am <span style="font-weight: bold;">so</span> excited for this! </span>Home Ec <span style="font-style: italic;">was without a doubt one of the coolest projects I have ever worked on, and I can't wait for it to reach an even bigger audience. Now without further ado...</span><br /><br /><p align="”center”"><a href="http://homeeconline.com/"><img src="http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff203/FreckledNest/LA/he-blink600.gif" border="0" /></a></p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />Learn to sew at your own pace from the comfort of your own home!</span></strong> <p>Home Ec is not just for teenagers-- it's for everyone, everywhere!! <a href="http://frecklednest.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Leigh-Ann</a>, <a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rachel</a> and <a href="http://cjsews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I</a> have created this sewing e-course for beginners and those who want to develop and polish their sewing skills! No sewing skills required-- we'll start right at the beginning (how to <em>turn on</em> and work your sewing machine).</p><p><br /></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 11pt;">Home Ec Includes:</span></p> <p>- 3 Beginning Guides (How to Work your Sewing Machine <em>video</em>, Tools of the Trade, Tips & Troubleshooting <em>video</em>)</p> <p>- <span style="text-decoration: underline;">27</span> Step-by-Step Projects with at least one new sewing technique in each</p> <p>- A Tips Post on How to Invent & Adapt Projects of your Own!</p> <p>- An overall 'Frequently Asked Questions' section plus a FAQ section related to<em> each</em> project</p> <p>- Unlimited Access (no expiry)</p> <p>- A learning environment perfect for visual learners, taking it step by step! LOTS of pictures!</p> <p>This course is different than others we've taught. The projects are each amazing and useful, but the real purpose behind each project lies a new built-in skill learned by practice and application. The value is insane!</p> <p>This is an e-course hosted in a private blog with NO time limit and all projects are <em>live when you arrive</em> with instructions on how to get started. Please know, this course <em>does not </em>include live teacher support but almost any question you could ask or problem you could run into has been addressed :)</p> <br /><p><strong>Visit <a href="http://homeeconline.com/" target="_blank">HomeEcOnline.com</a> this Monday for a full course outline with project pictures, teacher bios and registration details.</strong> Class cost, $60us</p> <p><strong>Questions?</strong> Please email Hello[at]FreckledNest[.]com</p> <p>(Note: Most questions will be answered Monday on the special <a href="http://homeeconline.com/" target="_blank">Home Ec website</a>)</p></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-82154896771152229832011-01-15T14:59:00.003-06:002011-01-15T16:01:01.124-06:001.11.11<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://s3prod.weheartit.netdna-cdn.com/images/5860316/tumblr_le2u1xZHYv1qzvmy7o1_500_large.jpg?1293586350" /><br /><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/5860316">source</a><br /><br />Everybody makes wishes at 11:11 I guess? Do they ever come true? I think they might.<br /><br />I have an amazing boyfriend. Yes, I know, <i>that was fast</i>. It still shocks me daily and I can't stop smiling. One thing that was really getting us down, though, was that we were both out of work. Me, by choice, of course (though working from home & missing that stability and human interaction was getting me down). Him, because there is just no work in this town right now, or anywhere for that matter.<br /><br />So, for two months straight, every time I caught the clock at 11:11, I wished for the both of us to find jobs. I wasn't even picky with where or how much, just jobs.<br /><br />Last weekend, the boy's brother told him about an opening at his work (it's food service, but hey, it's a <i>job</i>). He was told to go in on Monday to fill out an application. At the same time we were heading out to the sandwich shop--hey, a girl's gotta eat, right?--I got an email about a job opening.<br /><br />At least a month before, after cruising Craigslist, I got it in my head that maybe daycare could be the career that would work for me. [Yes, I will always be a seamstress, but it is something that is <i>very difficult</i> to build a life on...I would prefer to keep it 'on the side'.] So, I searched for daycares in my town and found the very best one, and applied online. Even though it required degrees, certifications, and experience that I don't have, I hoped there was a chance of there being an entry-level position fit for me.<br /><br />About 30 people got this email asking them to take one of those online pre-interview tests. I knew I didn't stand a chance. After we got home from the boy filling out his application, where he was also asked to come in for an interview the next day, I took the test. I did really well, I thought...I've always pretty good at timed tests. But, again, one of the first questions? <i>Do you have CDA certification?</i> Uhh....<br /><br />The boy went in on Tuesday morning for his interview, and I woke up two minutes til in time to text him "Good luck!". His reply? "Got it! Starting today." WOW. Got up, got online, and had an email from the daycare thanking me for taking the test, and asking me to come in to interview. WOW. I couldn't believe it.<br /><br />You know what the date was on Tuesday? 1-11-11. Yep.<br /><br />I still had my doubts about the job, but either way I was excited--if I didn't get the job, I had decided I would pursue a degree in Early Childhood instead.<br /><br />Set up an interview for Thursday and was out of my mind nervous. I read over my resume again, read the entire website for the daycare (it's a nation-wide corporation so they have a lot of information on there), and took some online test interview questions.<br /><br />This is what I wore:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rtzObGGzHX74bH0PteV9JLImEC7P8OuxWQH-1BgJ0VRwwFeMW443Bc0XW8-QX5Z0PizCVZNR_8KrXjfpL_Meys-HbbZa4r8lPpjRbYnOchuvEvZL5v8NBrDlLJ2ODQ1pUjooIfbTQGc/s1600/interview.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rtzObGGzHX74bH0PteV9JLImEC7P8OuxWQH-1BgJ0VRwwFeMW443Bc0XW8-QX5Z0PizCVZNR_8KrXjfpL_Meys-HbbZa4r8lPpjRbYnOchuvEvZL5v8NBrDlLJ2ODQ1pUjooIfbTQGc/s400/interview.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562533550080624530" border="0" /></a><br /><br />shirt- Target<br />sweater- Target<br />skirt- Banana Republic<br /><br />This was the best business-casual-cute-"can't you picture me teaching 3 year olds table manners" outfit I could pull together on late notice. I'd had the sweater and skirt for years and never worn them. PERFECT.<br /><br />Anyhow, long story long, the interview went really well (this is the first time...ever...definitely, that I can say "I <i>nailed</i> it!"), and yesterday I got the email offering me the position!<br /><br />I'm going to get paid to cuddle with babies, make art with toddlers, and just generally try to positively impact the lives of a bunch of little people. It's kind of a dream come true. At first it will just be a part-time/on-call position, at least until the Summer, so there will be plenty of time to do seamstress work for <a href="http://www.redvelvetart.com/">Red Velvet</a>. I swear, those girls have a never ending supply of <a href="http://www.redvelvetart.com/fashion">amazing dresses</a> for me to <strike>play with</strike> work on. But, eventually? I might have actually found the career for me.<br /><br />TL;DR:<br />I now totally believe in 11:11.<br />And I am a happy, happy lady.<br />xo<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-3758492626184252662011-01-07T15:07:00.004-06:002011-01-07T15:56:33.459-06:00conflicting resolutions<div style="text-align: center;">On one hand, I really want to resolve to save money, spend less, have less things, pay off debt, be less materialistic.<br /><br />On the other hand, I really want to update my wardrobe.<br /><br />Seriously, besides a few odds and ends (a couple well-used 'going out' dresses, a few vintage pieces, a pair of 'fat jeans'...), I haven't updated my wardrobe since I stared college. Weak.<br /><br />I hate a lot of the stuff I own, so much that I hardly wear any of it. I even kind of hate the stuff I wear.<br /><br />Maybe I could reward myself if I ever lost the weight I've been meaning to?<br />I really don't need any "oh you look fine the way you are!"s. When it consistently takes me an extra hour to get dressed, because I can't find anything that fits, I'm not fine the way I am. When that hour-long search culminates in the only pair of jeans that still fit, and a t-shirt just dark enough and just loose enough that you can't tell how high-waisted and frumpy the jeans are...I'm not fine the way I am.<br /><br />Anyway, if I did happen to make some kind of goal, and did happen to meet it, here are some things I would buy:<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?src=images/eiec/33/33056/33056_BR5981.tif&tmp=prdDtIm" /><br />I am obsessed with <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/ballets/PRDOVR%7E33056/33056.jsp">these flats</a>, omg.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj021dlDlgHP4o1Iu7HOtjGENbRxRYx4teocfeXJWWNV4hCg8RkAIeCieQVf9uKsI_QMQlqQnTghkRt3ke6h5gwfEaZP4kqc6N-lx1Ai4KTGkhhuQ6jkrrk2vKjcbmLIFJuLK_mLLoh6es/s1600/uo1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj021dlDlgHP4o1Iu7HOtjGENbRxRYx4teocfeXJWWNV4hCg8RkAIeCieQVf9uKsI_QMQlqQnTghkRt3ke6h5gwfEaZP4kqc6N-lx1Ai4KTGkhhuQ6jkrrk2vKjcbmLIFJuLK_mLLoh6es/s400/uo1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559563496416393170" border="0" /></a><br />A new <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=17893017&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true">party dress</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.welovecolors.com/img/prod2I15.jpg"><br />New tights, possibly from <a href="http://www.welovecolors.com/Shop/NylonOpaqueTights.htm#">here</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?src=images/onFigure/35/35187/35187_WA0818_m.tif&tmp=prdDtIm"><br /><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~35187/35187.jsp">Plaid</a>, buffalo check, gingham, and chambray button up shirts. Ones that aren't either a little too big or a little too small. With sleeves the right length (even though I'll probably still roll them up...I want options!), and no buttons missing.<br /><br /><img src="http://i.americanapparel.net/storefront/images/detail/serve.asp?media=tr301pac_Tri-Coffee_Tri-Indigo_Tri-Black.jpg"><br />New <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/tr301pac.html?cid=199">AA shirts</a>. I know, totally lame to 'update' a wardrobe with <i>more</i> t-shirts. But there will never be a day where I'm not a jeans and t-shirt girl, at least most of the time. And the ones I have are kind of getting holey!<br /><br />Okay, so my shopping list is pretty sparse right now. Any suggestions? Also, any tips on what to do with <i>nice</i>/expensive clothes that you don't want and Plato's Closet & the like don't want? I've donated a couple trunk-fulls of clothes so far and that's all well and good...but some of this stuff would pain me to donate.<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-1428898913680451572011-01-04T21:24:00.003-06:002011-01-04T22:01:29.684-06:002010 In Review<div style="text-align: center;">[Did you know that you can view your photos by month/year in Flickr? And that it's kind of unsettling? Me either!]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4280352069/" title="Stella. and me. and cupcakes. by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4280352069_ea94397d75.jpg" alt="Stella. and me. and cupcakes." width="332" height="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">January.</span><br />It was a fun winter living downtown. Decent weather, too, considering. Living with a boy again was still honeymoon-y.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4395635086/" title="sunday stashes by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4395635086_096bc5421c.jpg" alt="sunday stashes" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">February.</span><br />Lots of hours spent decorating the loft. The light was to die for. I miss those big (freezing cold!) windows. I turned 23 (hence the streamers).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4446106849/" title="Untitled by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4446106849_4fcec2a962.jpg" alt="" width="332" height="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">March.</span><br />This was one of the first warm-ish days of the year. It was amazing. I just remember feeling so content.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4508465949/" title="not pieced, but can you tell i quilted over every line? by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/4508465949_1520df27cd.jpg" alt="not pieced, but can you tell i quilted over every line?" width="332" height="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">April.</span><br />Getting the hang of my Bernina. This was the best thing I made all year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4614128043/" title="I love my 'art' collection by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4614128043_fdea766ee3.jpg" alt="I love my 'art' collection" width="500" height="332" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">May.</span><br />Moved into our home. Was really happy to have so much room (and yard, and garage, and so on), but really sad to be leaving the charming loft. Had grandiose dreams of decorating.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4716356590/" title="raining pouring by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4716356590_8f8137477f.jpg" alt="raining pouring" width="500" height="326" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">June.</span><br />The Spring here was incredible, I must admit. Truly made this house into a home. A year from this month I will be moving out.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4841450343/" title="just a couple of dorks by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/4841450343_fc8492626c.jpg" alt="just a couple of dorks" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">July.</span><br />It was a hot July, so hot. So many mosquitoes. My gardening and photoshoot plans went out the window when I realized I couldn't be outside for more than two minutes at a time. This was our last full month together as a couple.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4914656310/" title="bruise, almost healed! by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4914656310_f41679a08e.jpg" alt="bruise, almost healed!" width="332" height="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">August.</span><br />Worst month of the year. Got ran into by a guy on a bike. Got broken up with. Bad stuff happened.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4981277187/" title="my mad mens are showing by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/4981277187_bc33295154.jpg" alt="my mad mens are showing" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">September.</span><br />Single ladyyyy. Dealing with it. Trying to go out and socialize. Had a little rebound fling. Decided that craft shows definitely aren't for me.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5049190904/" title="Red All Over by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5049190904_196ca26e4f.jpg" alt="Red All Over" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">October.</span><br />This was a sad month. It would have been our two-year anniversary. Mark's nephew turned 1, and I hated no longer being a part of the family. I think I partied too hard this month. I started hanging out with one particular friend more and more.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5203894736/" title="thanksgiving by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5203894736_55d698d644.jpg" alt="thanksgiving" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">November.</span><br />The friend became more than a friend. I made us Thanksgiving dinner. Not how I expected to spend my first holiday season in this house (nor did I expect it to be the only!) but it went as well as it could, I think.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5272824211/" title="the men in my life by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5272824211_dc71ca291b.jpg" alt="the men in my life" width="500" height="337" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">December.</span><br />The only photo I posted in December. I don't think I got out of bed the entire month. I totally checked out like a 15 year old in history class, writing a certain boy's name on her trapper keeper a few hundred times. But I was blissfully happy, and I think it was good for me. We each had a hard time transitioning...from girlfriend to ex-girlfriend, from boyfriend to roommate, from bandmate to ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend...you get the idea. :) But it's worked itself out for the most part and we're starting the new year as new people.<br /><br />Hey, 2011, what's up?<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-18550444543914804272010-11-24T02:41:00.002-06:002010-11-24T03:38:16.857-06:00gratuitous food photos<div style="text-align: center;">A good majority of today was spent making an early Thanksgiving dinner for myself and a gentleman friend, along with a couple others once I realized just how much food there was going to be (a lot).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5203296059/" title="1 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5203296059_41e74e4446.jpg" width="337" height="500" alt="1" /></a><br /><br />I've been looking forward to this for a while. I love the challenge of cooking a big meal alone. There's a lot of math, logic, and problem solving involved. There is way too much <span style="font-style: italic;">strategerie</span> going on in my head when I'm in the kitchen.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5203894284/" title="2 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5203894284_426a036a9f.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="2" /></a><br /><br />There is also the uncontrollable, unconscious need for me to show off how domestic I am around a new boy. Do you get like that too? It's not our fault we've been programed like this for centuries, right? <span style="font-style: italic;">Look how good I am at holding a baby! Let's see how many side dishes I can fit in the oven at once! Did you see how well I mopped that floor?</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5203894736/" title="3 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5203894736_55d698d644.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="3" /></a><br /><br />Crescent rolls: Pillsbury<br /><br />Apple galette: lovely <a href="http://www.anonymouswasawoman.com/2010/11/impress-everybody-pear-galette.html">miss Sarah</a><br /><br />[served with homemade whipped cream: 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, 1.5 tbs sugar, drop of vanilla; beat until...whipped-cream-y]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5203895174/" title="4 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5203895174_6839f040cd.jpg" width="500" height="327" alt="4" /></a><br /><br />Green bean casserole: 1 pkg frozen cut green beans (boiled quickly & drained to defrost), 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 small can French's fried onions, pepper<br /><br />Mashed potatoes: 3 medium size Russet potatoes (peeled, cut into apx. 1.5" cubes, boiled until soft), 1/4-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, 1-2 tbs butter, salt, pepper<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5203297467/" title="5 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5203297467_f00e5fe7ba.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="5" /></a><br /><br />Turkey: 3lb boneless turkey breast (defrosted in cold water <span style="font-style: italic;">in the plastic</span>, changed out & rotated every 30 mins, for apx. 2 hours before roasting), melted butter, salt, pepper, roasted @ 350F until internal temp was correct (apx. 2-2.5 hrs)<br /><br />Stuffing: Stovetop<br /><br />Gravy: (the small turkey breast doesn't yield a lot of drippings, so in the roasting pan..) boil all pan drippings & 1/2 cup dry white wine, cook down about half the way, add 1 small can turkey or chicken stock, whisk in cornstarch solution (apx. 1 tbs cornstarch + 2 tbs cold water) slowly until desired consistency<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5203297899/" title="6 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5203297899_fa2bc122bb.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="6" /></a><br /><br />The rest of the photos were taken just before the sun went down, so this plate photo is artificial light and not too appetizing. You'll just have to take my word for it that it was really, really good.<br /><br />Going home to see my momma tomorrow, where we'll do it all over again!<br />Whew, who else is starting a diet Friday?<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-85127457981578152032010-11-20T14:06:00.002-06:002010-11-20T15:14:39.685-06:00party all the time<div style="text-align: center;">First of all, in regards to my <a href="http://cjsews.blogspot.com/2010/11/little-peek-inside.html">last post</a>:<br />I have sold three things on Craislist,<br />and I have donated an entire trunk full of stuff.<br />There is still a lot more work to do, but the weight is slowly lifting, I just know it!<br /><br />So, Thursday night we had a house show to kick off Mark's band's first mini-tour (just for the weekend).<br /><br />This is the kind of security I use when having house shows:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5192515743/" title="security by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5192515743_732f66c68c.jpg" alt="security" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><br />And it totally works.<br /><br />The downside of my boys being gone is that I get to clean up after the party all by myself.<br />I haven't exactly started yet.<br />This is what my kitchen floor looked like just a few hours after I mopped it Thursday afternoon:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5193113302/" title="dirtyfloor by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5193113302_39e4bdb3af.jpg" alt="dirtyfloor" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><br />Hahaha. Ugh.<br /><br />Friday was Elsie's birthday (yay!). We went and got drinks at a fancy grown up bar where I was totally out of my element. I kind of felt like a kid. :) But it was still super fun.<br /><br />This is what I wore:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5192514815/" title="vintage by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5192514815_644aa46d7e.jpg" alt="vintage" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />I am really bad at taking pictures of myself.<br />This dress is from <a href="http://www.redvelvetart.com/">Red Velvet</a>! I am all kinds of in love with it. I was just in dropping off some work when I saw it from across the room. I knew it had to have just been put out because....I might have the inventory memorized. Maybe. It reminded me of what my favorite dress would have been when I was six years old. The one I would have worn to my piano recitals and to Thanksgiving dinner at my aunt and uncle's house. Eeek, I'm getting all sentimental. :')<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5192515169/" title="vintage2 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5192515169_ebd0e10d4f.jpg" alt="vintage2" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />I like this picture because not only does it show <span style="font-style: italic;">just how bad </span>I am at self-portraits...but you can see my vintage tiger embroidery I recently put up! When I found it, it was in an ugly wood frame and the glass was soo grubby. All it took was a fresh coat of paint and a good wipe down and now it's one of my favorite things.<br /><br />And because my head (and shoes, which were patent leather red flats) kept getting cut off, I took 50 pictures of my face which were equally bad. Here is the only one I am not too embarrassed of...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5193112606/" title="facetiem by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5193112606_edba6bae9a.jpg" alt="facetiem" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><br />A little too intense. I was getting frustrated. :)<br /><br />Well, guess I better get to cleaning!<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-60285298086268627852010-11-17T02:08:00.004-06:002010-11-17T02:41:14.198-06:00a little peek inside<div style="text-align: center;">Do you know why I rarely share pictures of my (otherwise lovely) home?<br />I'm messy. And not cute messy.<br />Gross messy.<br />I've kind of been a hoarder-in-the-making my entire life.<br />Just one completely traumatizing life event from being buried in Wal-Mart bags, empty cereal boxes, and cat fur.<br />Wherever I live, no matter how big or how small, there are always <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4803632862/">boxes lining the walls</a>.<br />I'm never <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4309321460/">completely unpacked</a>.<br />But I'm working on it (mentally, physically, emotionally, et al).<br />And someday I hope to be able to blog pictures of my home. Not fake pictures where I move some stuff from one side of the room to the other in order to get a good shot.<br />Real, clutter-free, moving-box free, junk-free pictures of a beautiful home.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5183528975/" title="cabinet by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1412/5183528975_c5897c937d.jpg" alt="cabinet" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><br />We moved my doll cabinet out of Mark's room (previously my sewing room) finally, into its new home in the dining room. I was hesitant, but it looks amazing. I even spent a few hours <span style="font-style: italic;">very carefully</span> drilling new holes in order to move the bottom shelf up. Call me crazy, but I think a doll collection looks much more grown-up when they're standing.<br /><br />[You can see better shots of my collection on my flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5183529501/">here</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5183530125">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5184127690">here</a>.]<br /><br />Now for a little much-needed advice:<br /><br />1) See those packing peanuts where the glass meets? That was my genius solution for keeping the doors from banging whenever someone so much as tiptoes by. Is there a more attractive solution out there that I'm not aware of?<br /><br />2) What should I put on the middle shelf???<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-37492046726767607222010-10-30T15:34:00.002-05:002010-10-30T15:45:15.455-05:00Red Velvet Grand Opening<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129720202/" title="rva1 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1425/5129720202_4a4dfd41c5.jpg" alt="rva1" width="333" height="500" /></a><br />The sun was setting when I arrived at around 5:30 (hellloooo Winter!) and the light was <span style="font-style: italic;">beautiful.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129720580/" title="rva2 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1062/5129720580_e400cab09b.jpg" alt="rva2" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129118427/" title="rva3 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5129118427_69de95439a.jpg" alt="rva3" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129721400/" title="rva4 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5129721400_42c36d1794.jpg" alt="rva4" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129119207/" title="rva5 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1432/5129119207_f0edd2cd91.jpg" alt="rva5" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />I worked on this rainbow stripe dress a couple days ago, <span style="font-style: italic;">so</span> in love with it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129119597/" title="rva6 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1402/5129119597_66fc43f7af.jpg" alt="rva6" width="333" height="500" /></a><br />Balloons coming out of a dollhouse? Yes, please. I think this should be a regular staple in the store decor.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129722600/" title="rva7 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5129722600_b0bc449091.jpg" alt="rva7" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />Obsessed with the wedding section, which is still in its early stages.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129120505/" title="rva8 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5129120505_16377b8d1d.jpg" alt="rva8" width="333" height="500" /></a><br />This one's my favorite. Not that I have any use for it. ;)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129121371/" title="rva10 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/5129121371_4f574bb63a.jpg" alt="rva10" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129120931/" title="rva9 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5129120931_f45ef9e71e.jpg" alt="rva9" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129724082/" title="rva11 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1047/5129724082_47c466de35.jpg" alt="rva11" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />Yes, these are as fun to use as they are to look at. I have a new dress! I will share it as soon as I let out the waist a little bit. Eep.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129724436/" title="rva12 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/5129724436_27acc60e06.jpg" alt="rva12" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129122607/" title="rva13 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1405/5129122607_90c6cfd13e.jpg" alt="rva13" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5129725254/" title="rva14 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1068/5129725254_9c93e83644.jpg" alt="rva14" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />So sweet. (and salted caramel cupcakes? mmmm)<br /><br />I am so proud of those girls (and boys!), it's really a dream. I don't usually feel comfortable in vintage stores, but the atmosphere is just incredible. It kind of makes you wish you could grab your sleeping bag and spend the night. Here's to a successful grand opening, and an even more successful future!<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-9037037887286170922010-10-26T22:00:00.000-05:002010-10-26T22:00:02.400-05:00lately: loved<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5119169918/" title="george1 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/5119169918_75a5e46c5c.jpg" alt="george1" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5118568333/" title="george2 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1098/5118568333_057ba53621.jpg" alt="george2" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5118568831/" title="george3 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/5118568831_68514f0482.jpg" alt="george3" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5119173602/" title="george4 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/5119173602_5d41fa7ce7.jpg" alt="george4" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />mister kitty man (who has been a nuisance lately--he goes through stages--but I love him still)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5118619803/" title="quilt favs as of late by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/5118619803_1af996a59f.jpg" alt="quilt favs as of late" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /><br />dreaming about having time to quilt again<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5118530145/" title="rvafabrics by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1368/5118530145_1f8553f27f.jpg" alt="rvafabrics" width="500" height="354" /></a><br /><br />working on vintage for the <a href="http://www.redvelvetart.com/">RVA</a> grand opening this Friday. these are a few amazing scraps I've saved from hemming dresses.<br />L-R: cotton/poly gingham, cotton swiss dot, cotton velvet, cotton plisse (<span style="font-style: italic;">love</span>), striped acetate satin<br />best part about working for RVA: getting to dig through all the vintage before everyone else<br />worst part about working for RVA: having to give it all back when I'm done working on it<br />[hope to see some of you there Friday night!]<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-82964636288675277982010-10-26T21:00:00.001-05:002010-10-26T21:00:02.654-05:00lately: made<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5119134160/" title="beeblock3 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1264/5119134160_3e71f75ebe.jpg" alt="beeblock3" width="350" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5118531191/" title="beeblock2 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1321/5118531191_073d4ed8b7.jpg" alt="beeblock2" width="350" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5119133510/" title="beeblock1 by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1143/5119133510_1bf5cc0553.jpg" alt="beeblock1" width="350" /></a><br /><br />quilting bee blocks, going on <span style="font-style: italic;">a month late</span> now.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5118530501/" title="grannypillow by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1110/5118530501_2dfc3bb97f.jpg" alt="grannypillow" width="500" height="361" /></a><br /><br />'granny chic' pillow tutorial over at <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/">A Beautiful Mess</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5119132286/" title="sheetblockquilt by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1126/5119132286_e52dbb678d.jpg" alt="sheetblockquilt" width="500" height="363" /></a><br /><br />after months of putting it off (I started this quilt as soon as I found out a baby was coming...and she is due, like...now!), I finally put the binding on this little quilt. I love it. the miss-matched vintage prints, the off-center double line quilting, the matching front and back. it's on its way across the ocean as we speak. <3<br /><br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-83205919458494237382010-10-26T20:00:00.000-05:002010-10-26T20:00:01.183-05:00lately: found<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5118566045/" title="blanketbooks by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/5118566045_a0ae5971bb.jpg" alt="blanketbooks" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><br />gorgeous felted wool throw blanket (considering how tiny it is, I'm guessing it wasn't intended to be felted...but I'm so glad somebody screwed up!) that matches my favorite chair perfectly; retro sewing books...crazy valuable resources!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5119169042/" title="couch by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/5119169042_06fd3af243.jpg" alt="couch" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><br />a couch! that cost $9.97 and perfectly matches both of our arm chairs (we've been looking for a good 6 months)...but unfortunately only leaves room for one of the chairs in the living room.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5119131860/" title="dritz by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5119131860_219ca96e2f.jpg" alt="dritz" width="500" height="352" /></a><br /><br />thrifted Dritz tailor's ham and seam roll, $2.98 each; these have been missing from my supplies for quite some time...so glad to get them second hand...not only did I save some money, but these are way more substantial than the new ones!<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-20560805713955336762010-10-04T22:18:00.002-05:002010-10-04T22:45:15.410-05:00quicky sale!<div style="text-align: center;">Hey y'all.<br />Sorry for being a lame-o and posting <span style="font-style: italic;">zero</span> craftiness lately. Miss <a href="http://alwaysearly.blogspot.com/2010/09/snooze.html">Tasha</a> explains it best (although she has totally been working more hours at our job than me and I should be ashamed yadda yadda).<br /><br />Anyhow.<br />I just noticed that all the gorgeous buttons left in my shop are expiring this week (some the 7th, some the 8th, and some the 9th). I really kind of hate paying double etsy fees, don't you?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48954949/vintage-feedsack-fabric-covered-buttons"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.149826005.jpg" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49012868/vintage-feedsack-fabric-covered-buttons"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.150014334.jpg" height="300" /></a><br /><br />So if you will help me out, and keep me from having to re-list them next week, I will pass the savings on to you (and then some).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49012890/vintage-feedsack-fabric-covered-buttons"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.150014709.jpg" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49053140/vintage-feedsack-fabric-covered-buttons"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.150149658.jpg" height="300" /></a><br /><br /><b>30% off</b> on <i>all</i> cards of buttons through Saturday. Refund will be given via paypal after your purchase.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49014021/vintage-feedsack-fabric-covered-buttons"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.150022262.jpg" height="300" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49052609/vintage-feedsack-fabric-covered-buttons"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.150147885.jpg" height="300" /></a><br /><br />Looooove you. I have some pretty pictures to post, soon, I promise.<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-28859578257475832652010-10-03T18:18:00.002-05:002010-10-03T18:52:28.142-05:00Red All Over (and Blue)<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5049190904/" title="redallover by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5049190904_196ca26e4f.jpg" alt="redallover" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />It was the strangest thing. Friday night, Mark put me on the guest list for a show he was playing at this odd, gothy strip-club called Rok Bar. And this is what I wore. I'm still not sure if it's acceptable to wear red clothing with red glasses. I'm also not sure if a plaid shirt dress is the most appropriate attire for a strip-club. However, I am sure that it was the most fun I've had at a show in a long while. So, that was a very pleasant surprise.<br /><br />I had always imagined I would be incredibly uncomfortable being at a strip-club with Mark. But, as it turns out, it can be quite fun when you're <span style="font-style: italic;">just friends</span> (and roommates).<br /><br />It's been a couple months, now. It felt strange not saying anything about it. We truly are friends, and most people can't understand that. We are both as happy as single, working, 20-somethings with a messy roommate can be. We are supportive of each other, and still spend time together regularly. Tonight, Mad Men and wine.<br /><br />My only twinge of discontent is the change of seasons. This weekend was full of the smells of Autumn to me...an outdoor fire, leather, old books, the heater kicking on for the first time...but in my heart, Autumn feels like love. My fingers are frozen through, and my bed is cold. I know I wont be a 20-something single forever, but I can't help wishing sometimes that we'd made it through the winter. Instead, I'll be taking a couple extra blankets to bed with me at night, and looking wistfully at cute boys who give their jackets to their girlfriends.<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-66511789881677447192010-09-28T19:21:00.002-05:002010-09-28T19:30:24.089-05:00going to the chapel<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">I'm in love.</span><br /><br />No, not with a boy.<br /><br />With a dress.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5034323833/" title="vintage wedding dress by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/5034323833_57f4bea5e6.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="vintage wedding dress" /></a><br /><br />I accidentally thrifted this gem last night (was looking for books, not clothes...go figure). It's so 60's Jackie O', faux fitted skirt with huge train, and the most stunning golden embroidery. The neck detail kills me.<br /><br />What kills me more is that it's made for someone around 5' tall (maybe 5'2" if you wore flats) and with a 24" waist. Child bride?<br /><br />I hope to share more once I do a few repairs and press it.<br /><br /><img src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/3954626/x_75f03ba6_large.jpg?1284839282" /><br /><br />Oh, and my dream dress? All cotton...slightly off-white delicate swiss dot, and a collection of vintage lace I've been gathering in my life's travels.<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-86269457499741445162010-09-25T13:37:00.002-05:002010-09-25T13:40:15.409-05:00Booth Love!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ld0xc8KNDj95JDOERrdPgW-y63dYs8DwXO3H_SQy__H5xsxS9psl-9zrsygJiIbaCEqZbhmUKbg2esw_evdmilVOsXdOF9xOsX26oMI2k-c7VBKEMI7RFnZdJBm_xkLQH_73jZwQroc/s1600/photo-767500.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ld0xc8KNDj95JDOERrdPgW-y63dYs8DwXO3H_SQy__H5xsxS9psl-9zrsygJiIbaCEqZbhmUKbg2esw_evdmilVOsXdOF9xOsX26oMI2k-c7VBKEMI7RFnZdJBm_xkLQH_73jZwQroc/s320/photo-767500.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520922193069854226" /></a></p>The weather is incredible (knock on wood, there may still be rain in the forecast), I totally just had pork on a stick for lunch, and all these adorable babies and dogs are making my girl hormones run on overdrive. <p>Thanks to Miss Katie and Elise--both with their adorable daughters in tow--for stopping by!</p>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-86952832890696287072010-09-24T22:35:00.004-05:002010-09-24T22:47:16.093-05:00Stranger Folks<span></span><br /><span>Just arrived at my hotel in O'Fallon, IL. I'm sporting my fancy new red glasses (check em out on my flickr for now as I can't figure this blasted iPhone out) that I picked up before leaving town (red glasses have been a dream of mine for 10+ years!!). </span><br /><span></span><br /><span>If any of my readers are in the Saint Louis area, I hope you find time to come down to the Strange Folk Festival either Saturday or Sunday. I'd love to see you there. Look for me under the brightly "shingled" tent outside! </span><br /><span></span><br /><span>And to everyone else...have a fabulous weekend. I know I'm going to!</span><br /><span></span><br /><span>ps: My plans for the night? Sneak down to the Starbucks right next to the hotel, and then straight to the pool. Whee! </span><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-83993172988859257512010-09-20T01:07:00.004-05:002010-09-20T01:59:57.646-05:00oh, marc<div style="text-align: center;">I don't care what anyone says about being a brand/label-whore, ever, when it comes to Marc Jacobs. I love him forever and ever amen. I will carry my MBMJ purse until it falls apart, and even then I might try to fix it.<br /><br />Here are a couple really terrible Polyvores I made while dreaming about having an unlimited budget (and pierced ears)...<br /><br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fall_for_marc/set?id=23349365"><img alt="Fall for Marc by Marc" title="Fall for Marc by Marc" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFmJCckZKSURFM3hHWVZzYnYzdVVhdHcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" height="400" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/fall_for_marc/set?id=23349365">Fall for Marc by Marc</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=1903593">Courtney Janelle</a></small><p></p></div><br /><br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/marcs_jailbird/set?id=23349466"><img alt="Marc's Jailbird" title="Marc's Jailbird" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFnVNVGxHb0xFM3hHUnN3N3kzdVVhdHcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" height="400" /></a><br /><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/marcs_jailbird/set?id=23349466">Marc's Jailbird</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=1903593">Courtney Janelle</a> </small><p></p></div><br /><br />Oh, and this...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/zambezi-stripe-top-marc-by/vp/v=1/845524441868995.htm?folderID=2534374302023816&fm=browse-brand-shopbysize"><img src="http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/pcs/media/images/products/marcj/marcj2263329164/marcj2263329164_p1_v1_m56577569831928958_254x500.jpg" /></a><br /><br />is on sale. So I can totally have it, right? What's that? It's a $70 tank top? Oh. :(<br /><br />ps- Sorry to my Google Readers for the multiple posts. I hate that, don't you? Get with it, Google!<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1632450087975533653.post-35827976311562318062010-09-19T19:18:00.003-05:002010-09-19T20:23:47.170-05:00stashing<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5006098447/" title="from Nina by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5006098447_3c4d3cb06a.jpg" alt="from Nina" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />The lovely <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/holyponiesbatman/">Nina</a> came over last weekend and we exchanged some vintage sheet bits. I'm ashamed to say my collection, though large, was pitiful compared to hers in quality. I really came out ahead in this deal!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5006711028/" title="found! by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5006711028_e4b4c63e64.jpg" alt="found!" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />From an impromptu thrift store stop today. I had just had a chance run-in with someone at a shop next door...it's hard to explain, but I was feeling lucky. I almost passed up the bottom two because I didn't feel like running my card for a couple bucks. And then I saw the top sheet. You may recognize it from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/4978808108/">this</a> bundle from Jeni that I was gaga over. I'm still debating whether I should stash it or <span style="font-style: italic;">use</span> it. You know, as a <span style="font-style: italic;">sheet</span>. Weird.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/courtney_janelle/5006710228/" title="new product by courtney_janelle, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5006710228_9729b74a74.jpg" alt="new product" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />Last but not least, I'm stashing product for <a href="http://www.strangefolkfestival.com/">Strange Folk Festival</a> next weekend. I'm thinking it's going to be my favorite show yet. I mean, just check out <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/_whitty_/4985993447/">the tent</a> that we painted for our booth. Pure awesome.<br /></div>courtney.janelle.sewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172022018005098227noreply@blogger.com3