Sweet summer top

Soooo originally this top I made was supposed to be for Mariam, but it came out too big, so now it's Layla's. (ah the beauty of having 4 girls. ) I have a love/hate relationship with sewing clothes. One, I do things the hard way. I don't use patterns for any clothes I do for the girls. I simply eyeball the design I have in mind and go for it. I prefer making accessories because I like quick results. My patience is a work in progress. 

I do a lot of DIY projects and I wish I could more tutorials but it's too hard with the children. When I do things, I have to move quickly and stopping to photograph the whole process and then write the post takes for-ever! I promise I'll still continue to document some tutorials for you guys--I just can't do it for all my projects at this current stage in my life.

I also made a few hand towels for the kitchen. So easy. I bought some terry cloth at my local fabric store. Cut it to the size I wanted, serged the longest sides and then added a trim of my choice on both ends. A great simple way to add your own style to your kitchen or bathroom. 

Have a great weekend!

Darling dolls by Whimsy Adoration!

I hope everyone had a great weekend. It's the first day of summer vacation for the girls and it's been raining most of the day. It's dampened our plans a bit, and I really didn't have anything outside of the house lined up today except for a trip to the store, but the rest of the week should be a little more interesting. For now, we've just been playing hide & seek, snacking, and playing with some toys and dolls. One doll which has come to be a constant companion around here is Layla's new mermaid doll from Whimsy Adoration.

This doll has quickly become Layla's favorite. She sleeps with it, takes it places and just moves it around with her where ever she goes. It's adorable and the perfect size for her. The doll came nicely packaged and it's beautifully made! Being a designer and sewer myself, I definitely appreciate tiny details. 

I'm impressed with this doll and it is so cute to watch Layla so taken with it. I definitely have Whimsy Adoration down as the place I'll be buying handmade dolls from. She also has something new for the little guys right now. I mean how cute is this?!

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Halloween in Florida

 This Halloween was our first in Florida and as expected, it was hot. Since we are in a condo this year there was no door to door trick or treating, but we did take the girls to "Spookyville" in Palm Beach which was pretty fun. They were able to go from cottage to cottage trick or treating and they had a blast. After awhile though they were ready to go home and start in on their sweets.

Now please excuse me as I go steal one of their chocolates. ;)

Have a great Monday.