Due to autoimmune diseases that run in my family, I started eating gluten-free about three and a half years ago. I’d noticed an improvement in my health (and a severe reaction upon the reintroduction of gluten), and this led me to doing more research about diet and autoimmune diseases, and I found myself eating according … More Paleo-ified Starbucks Coffee (Birthday) Cake
The full preview for the December Burda is here! And I have to say I’m excited, because it’s good. Deliciously good. I think it has the perfect blend of fun holiday party wear, interesting winter staples, and gifts for the family. After having a rather lackluster year, Burda is going out with a bang. First … More December 2015 Burda Style Magazine
I know, I know – apparently this debate is so 2013. There are dozens of articles debating the pros and cons of various blog readers when everyone was up in arms about the disappearance of Google Reader. I’ve been blogging since 2011, so I remember when it happened, but I can’t say that it shook … More Feedly vs. Bloglovin’ – Playing Around with Blog Readers
For me, Brandon Sanderson is one of those authors who gets to jump the line. When a new book comes out I read it, immediately. I’ve been firmly located in the overly-obsessive fangirl camp since 2008, so I’ve been enjoying the works of one of fantasy’s most prolific authors for the better part of a … More Book Review: Shadows of Self
Burda Style Russia has posted a few cool articles lately. First, the history of Aenne (Anna) Burda, the woman who stated Burda Magazine in the 1950s. Secondly, an article on Dagmar Billy, the current editor of BurdaStyle Magazine. It includes photos of the offices and an awesome photo of Burda’s garment storage. You might want … More Some Cool Burda Articles
A lot of new pattern releases this week! Let’s take a look and see what trends these companies have gone with for the winter sewing season: Butterick The latest pattern collection for Butterick is here! This collection seems less focused on holiday party wear, and more focused on retro releases and slouchy tops to wear … More New Butterick, Simplicity, and New Look (and a Burda Vintage Sneak Peak)
I’ve been following along with the Sword and Laser book club for a while now, so I was probably about as excited as the podcast hosts when they announced that they would be reading a very new fantasy book for the month of October – Seth Dickinson’s The Traitor Baru Cormorant. The Traitor Baru Cormorant is a … More Book Review: The Traitor Baru Cormorant
One of my friends recently had a birthday, and (very last minute) I decided to sew her some gifts. I’d stashed this purple elephant fabric with her in mind last year, and it seemed the right time to pull it out. I knew I wanted to make a bag, but I needed it to be … More Gift Sewing: Pink Elephants on Parade
Burda has definitely been on an upswing the past few months, and I think November is another solid issue. I don’t think there are any really outstanding pieces, but there is a nice mix of tailored pieces, draped knits, and fancy and casual styles for the winter season. Definitely have to give a nod to … More BurdaStyle Magazine November 2015
The latest collection from McCall’s is here. Overall I have to say that this is a decent collection – there are a lot of patterns that could be useful for a winter wardrobe (especially if you have a lot of holiday parties to attend), but nothing so outstanding or different that I feel the need … More McCall’s Winter/Holiday Patterns 2015
