At the end of the year I always like to look ahead and set out sewing goals for the next year. I haven’t been very good about finishing them, but it at least gives me a chance to see what I’m thinking about, and what patterns I’m excited about sewing. Looking back, I have to … More Sewing Goals 2016
Looking back, I have to say that, on the whole, this felt like a rather lackluster year for Burda. Every issue had at least one pattern I really liked, but, honestly, there were very few issue where I wanted to make many of the garments, and most of the things I did want to sew … More A Year in Review: BurdaStyle Magazine 2015
I don’t quite remember where I heard about Heart in a Box – I think it must have been one of the bookish podcasts I listen to – but I do know that the enthusiastic description was exciting and that I bought it right away. Heart in a Box is the story of a girl named Emma … More Book Review: Heart in a Box
I’ve made Burda Style 06-2011-114A several times before – it has become a TNT pajama pattern for me at this point. When I found out that I would be going to San Diego Comic-Con this past July, I decided I needed some new (and appropriately themed) PJs. This past year I’ve also become something of a … More Not a Pattern Review: TARDIS PJs
Today is the the day I’ve been waiting for for months – the release of Amazon’s series based on The Man in the High Castle! My obsession with this as-yet unreleased series started several months ago… I’ve been listening to the Sword & Laser Podcast for about two and a half years, and it long been apparent that The … More Book Review: The Man in the High Castle
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
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