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Blog Love!

Uncategorized August 3, 2012
This week was a brutal one for me.  All week I’ve felt like my patience had been tested, I was tired, dragging myself to work each day, feeling like just nothing was going right.  We all have those weeks, right?  Then, to my surprise, I found my Betty Pattern had been featured on one of my sewing idol’s blogs – Gertie’s Blog for Better Sewing! Totally turned my sour mood right around.  In the last couple of months, I have had some great feedback from the Lingerie Addict, and now Gertie.  I am feeling even more confident and excited about Ohhh Lulu.  A Big, big, big “Thank you!”

Remember the lovely padded sets I made a few weeks back? Well, I was so please to see the recipient wrote this amazing post on Style & Then Some.  Sophie was such a doll to work with.  Feedback like this quite literally brings a tear to my eye.  After years of working hard and doing jobs I didn’t really want to do (and sometimes down right hated), it is so rewarding to be able to do something that I love, and to make something that other people cherish.

Thanks everyone! It has been a great week! I am excited to have a 4 day weekend this weekend, and a mini vacation coming up.  I’ll be sticking around the house, sewing, gardening, dog-sitting, and of course, blogging

Blog Lovin’

Uncategorized July 12, 2012
I was absolutely thrilled to have my Midnight Camisole featured on the Lingerie Addict.  I love the Lingerie Addict and it’s been a dream for me to be on that blog, so this little feature on June 21st was just awesome.  If you are not familiar with the Lingerie Addict, it really is an amazing source for lingerie reviews, latest styles and collections… and beautiful examples of lingerie.  She does such a nice job of featuring so many types of lingerie – handmade, corsetry, lingerie for fuller figures, lingerie for petite women.  Ok, ok, I’ll stop swooning… 
Yesterday I received an email from Jeanmarie from Mathewson photography.  Jeanmarie takes the most beautiful boudoir photos, they look like they could be straight out of Vogue.  I was so happy to see that she had featured a selection of my lingerie on her blog.  I really wish I lived closer, I would love to do a photoshoot with her! 

What I’ve been up to…

Uncategorized May 3, 2012

What have I been up to this week?

 The super nice and talented Lizz asked me to guest blog on her blog A Good Wardrobe last week.  I’ve written a tutorial on how to add some feminine, Ohhh Lulu-style details to the Betty Pattern   Click here to read my post, I’ve got some tips on adding ruffles (of course), and a cute heart applique, using a card-stock template and  basting stitches to create perfectly pressed curved edges.

Hi!! I’m over here on A Good Wardrobe!

Last night I bought the Sewaholic Minoru Jacket Pattern, which I’ve been eyeing for sometime now.  I have been keeping my eyes peeled for a light, spring jacket and cannot find anything ready made that I like.  Every thing is a weird length, or too “fluffy” (I tried a trench coat style jacket on with frills that came up to my cheeks!), the wrong colour, or just a bad fit for my short yet curvy physique.  I’m really excited to get the pattern.  I’m planning on making two.  I know this is a popular pattern – anyone have any finished Minoru Jacket’s to show me?

Monday night I kicked my own butt in yoga, and am still sore, but in a good way.  Tonight I’m off to sweat my brains out at Hot Yoga.

This morning I posted new banners on my side bar – I got some really amazing entries this time around, and found some new blogs to follow, but I’ll be posting more about that later…

Lastly, I’ve been drooling over Maddie’s blog, Madalynne.  Isn’t it just lovely?

Link Love!

Uncategorized February 7, 2012
As you maybe could tell… I am off from work today, which means I am fully back to swing on my other job, Ohhh Lulu! I spent all morning photographing, and editing photos for my Sample Sale (with the help of my pug Oliver)! I still have lots more to do, but an taking a quick break for a little peanut butter on toast and a big glass of water.

Last month I was so excited to be on Craft Corner’s Best of the Web, along with some other great bloggers – including Krafty Kat! This blog has a great run down of DIY ideas from around the web. Check it out!
I also received a nice mention on Thin & Curvy, for bras for petite ladies. I spent quite some time browsing this blog, having a 28″ band myself (I am quite diminutive!) I know how hard it is to find nice petite yet cuvry clothes!

Sick in Bed…

Uncategorized November 28, 2011


I had an incredibly productive weekend… followed by a horrible migraine and upset stomach that kicked in moment I woke up this morning. I did something I haven’t done in over a year – I slept in until 11am! I sat in front of my sewing machine for a few minutes before making my way over to the couch where I plan on spending the rest of my day, with Oliver by my side, a cup of hot Chai tea in front of me, some documentaries on the TV, and some knitting in my hand. I love Ohhh Lulu so much I forget that sometimes I need to stop… and rest. So this is a good chance to do so.

I looked at 2 more houses over the weekend (we are up to 20 now). The first was an open house up the street. The house had some serious issues – needed to be jacked up in the basement to fix some sloping floors, had no appliances, a needed a bathroom gut-job, and the garage looked like it might fall down any day now. However, it had some great features and was relatively inexpensive (relatively still being $165,000) – a fireplace that could be converted to gas, a gorgeous 1920’s wood banister, beautiful foyer, lots of space, huge bathroom, beautiful wood trim, and a window seat in the staircase. The second house I looked at was about… one hundred thousand dollars more than what we can afford, but we went to the open house anyway “just to see how the other half lived.” It was nice, and put every house I’ve looked at to shame… I left regretting looking at that house.
Anyway… In more exciting news:
I’m giving away a NEW design on Leelala.net tomorrow! Stay tuned for more details tomorrow. Good Luck!

Favourite Blogs…

Uncategorized July 27, 2011

I’m so excited. I am snagged a banner spot over at The Vintage Wife, which is one of my favourite blogs! I’m hoping to see my banner go up in August, which will link back to my blog – since my Etsy shop is currently on Vacation until after the wedding.