The Best Apron Ever?

This is probably my best apron yet. I posted it on etsy and it sold in three hours. I'm a proud panda!

I really couldn't decide if I wanted to sell this one. I think it might have been my best apron ever. EVER. Its so ruffly and lacy and fantastic. I found rejected window shams at my local thrift store for $2.00 and sewed them together to make the apron itself. The lace was on hand. As were the buttons, thanks to Great Vi. What an epic lady. She transcends generations, as you can see. Also, Katie is quite pretty.

Thanks to boyfriend for the beautiful photographs!

Expanding the Empire!

Not really, I just made headbands! Gotta keep 'em guessing, I suppose!

That button was my Great Grandma Viola's. That woman could crochet like no other.

Organza fabric flower and buttons beloning to Great Vi. So art deco, no? These last two available on etsy!

This trim belonged to my Grandma Shirly. So 60's, right!? That woman oozed sass! I won't let this one go, though. She'll be in my wardrobe for a long time!

Ellen and Jenn's Aprons

I often make gifts out of my aprons. This was for Ellens birthday (previously photographed and modeled by Miss Emma Panda).

This was a gift for my roommate and best friend, Jenn. No pockets, no frills. Just fluer de lis sass in her favorite turquoise!

More Aprons!

Having the flu leaves so much time for me to blog! As I drifted in and out of fever-induced delirium, I had visions of aprons and crafts dancing in my head. I haven't got a name for this apron... Any suggestions?

I just love this shot. Thanks Corina!

Isn't Ellen just the prettiest!?

Chile, In Photographs II

Road trip!

On our free weekend, nine of us rented two cars and drove up the Chilean coast to visit La Serena, Vicuna and Pisco Elqui in north central Chile. These were the views from Ruta 5.

Piso Elqui, Chile. Home of the delicious Pisco Sour.

La Serena, Chile.

The Rachel Apron

I made this apron for my sister Rachel. Lucy has the matching "Lucy-sized" apron. They came to visit this past weekend. It was glorious. (Pictures to follow!) Cotton fabric, flowers have wooden button accents. Enjoy!

Chile, In Photographs

In July 2010, I travelled with 12 other students to Santiago de Chile for five weeks. Everywhere you travel in Chile, you have a spectacular view of the Andes Mountains. Also, Chileans put avocado on everything. I’ve found my second home.

I could write a novel about my experiences in Chile. Instead, I decided to pick my favorite photos and tell you about them. There are quite a few, so buy a hat and hold on to it, ladies!

Santiago de Chile

First day out, first picture taken. Downtown Santiago. The city is quite smoggy. Those are the Andes Mountains in the background. No, I did not go skiing.

Pomaire, Chile

Pomaire, Chile is about four square-blocks in size, but boy does this tiny town pack a punch. This is the place for fun, cheap souvenirs. Each vendor is fully stocked with handmade pottery, pots, vases, toys, home décor, clothing, jewelry and antiques. That last picture is of my dear friend Kayley. She made my trip. We fell in love durig our day in Pomaire.

Festival de la Virgin Carmen

Latin America loves their Virgins. Our trip fell during a weekend festival for la Virgen de Carmen ... or something. Fun costumes! Dancing! Music! Fue muy divertido.

Valparaiso, Chile

We visited Valparaiso twice. Once as volunteers for TAC, an after school program for high schoolers; and a second time as tourists. Both trips were a blast. We helped upgrade a terrace/park that was previously a trash dump. I worked on a mosaic of a fish on a bench! Arts and crafts are universal among all cultures.

Our second trip to Valparaiso involved much less crafting and much more alcohol. We explored downtown Valparaiso during the day and played on the beach in the afternoon. Our guide, Valentina, took us to Vina del Mar, a neighboring city, to watch the sunset over cocktails. Hilarity and alcohol abuse ensued (not photographed.)

....More Chile in the new year. Happy 2011, everyone!