Phase Two

I would like to introduce you to a new phase in my life in San Francisco... and trust me, things are about to get a lot more interesting. Meet one of my very best friends, D. We get dressed up, we drink, we dance... and we have a hell of a great time! Pictured above is our most recent "girls nights out" to SATC2, naturally. We're just two "new to the city" girls who go with the flow. When Nick's Crispy Taco's on Polk Street said "cash only" we said we'd go to the cool Thai place across the street. We have many challenges and adventures planned for this summer... details to follow, stay tuned!

Blast From the Past

In effort to earn more money than my job currently provides, I've decided to start a little side business. Relying on my one marketable talent, sewing; I am going back to my roots and making quilts, specifically custom T-shirt quilts. I am in the middle of finishing my "prototype" and pictures will be up soon on quiltsbylinz.etsy.com! While working on the "bio" section of my etsy shop, I thought it would be fun to show some photos of my development as a quilter over the years. After phone calls to my Mom, Nana, and Aunt Linda, here's what we could find! 

I don't know which I miss more, my bangs, braces or bright purple nail polish!

... All Dressed in White

I am absolutely no where near ready to get married, and to be honest, I have never really been one of those girls who has been dreaming and planning her wedding since age 6. Sometimes I think running off to Vegas or Mexico will actually be a good idea for me some day. That is until I saw this gown from Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2011 collection which appeared on the NYC runways two weeks ago. I was absolutely awestruck. A wedding is (hopefully) a once in a lifetime experience, and the only opportunity to wear an over-the-top white dress. How could I ever turn that down? The construction detail in this dress is exquisite. It has movement but still figure flattering. I have recently been paying more attention to Bridal fashion, seeing as one of my best girlfriends has asked me to make her dress when she decides to walk down the isle. It's quite an undertaking, which I why I am starting to collect ideas now. I don't know whether my skill level will ever be that of Oscar's, but I am thankful for the inspiration. Still need to meet the right guy, but when that day comes, maybe I will make my own over-the-top white dress too!