Flickr Favs of Saturdays

This is a really great flickr favs post chock full of giveaways!

Every girl needs a skirt for heading to the market; a market skirt with a pocket for fruit (and a stash of candy).

These are the perfect skirts for hanging out and sharing sodas with friends.

Okay, here's the best part, the skirts featured to the left are to be given away on Made.

Here's another giveaway heads up!

Flickr user Raegun saw these shorts on Katie Did and loved them. AS DID I! She made her own little pair and is giving them away on her blog RaeGun Ramblings.

Don't you just love the vintage fawn fabric?

Check out this adorable rickrack, patchwork skirt!

Pink and rickrack in the summer are divine:)

And be back tomorrow! I'll be posting some of the 20 simple skirts that Grosgrain readers have made!

These Photo flickr credits top to bottom: danawillard, Raegun, hexchenmarie.

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Boojiboo Flirty Apron GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!! CLOSED.

Sometimes I really get into cooking. If I come across a recipe that excites me I go all out, buy $30 worth of ingredients, special serving dishes and go at it. For some reason or another this hasn't happened recently. But if I had one of these aprons by Boojiboo I think that would quickly change!

Oh aren't they the most darling?! Imagine your husband coming home to you cooking with one of these flirty feminine aprons on. I LOVE IT!

This giveaway is for any one of her many famous aprons in her store.

My favorite is the Maggie Vintage Inspired Pink Cupcake Full Apron pictured to the left. I love how it flares out and has the 'sweetest' retro design.

Boojiboo specializes in vintage inspired aprons for adults and children ( see below pic). The apron styles are all ORIGINAL Boojiboo designs, they make their own patterns to ensure a perfect fit, do not be fooled by imitations, make sure you own the original apron with the sweetheart neckline, flared skirt, and fitted bust!!!

They even have little aprons and reversible bibs for the little ones in retro prints.

If your purchase is for any special day, they will wrap it up and even include a little card, with your personal message! Just drop them a line or write it in 'message to seller' at checkout

All their products are original and handmade with love out of their tiny home. Their items will last you a LONG time. They take pride in their work, meaning no sloppy stitching, things are nice and ironed, and most of all, everything looks PRETTY!

Boojiboo is based out of the wonderful city of La Mirada. Boojiboo is run from their home, and everything you purchase is 100% handmade with love by them. If you would like to purchase from them, you can check out their online store or go to one of the many craft fairs they sell at.

They are a team of

three, Boojiboo is the sewer but she gets lots of help from her two lovely daughters. They help her with custom orders, answering convos/emails, and listing as she claims she is technologically illiterate:) But she does the rest, including packing, shipping, and the funnest part of it, fabric shopping! She is a stay at home mom, so after the other household duties are taken care of, she has nothing to do but sew sew sew!

If you are interested in buying wholesale you can receive 20% off the item's listed price, with the minimum order being $200.00. You MUST contact Boojiboo BEFORE you order the aprons for the discount to apply.

The top of each aprons isn't just a flat piece, but has shape for a better fit. They've tested and made sure their aprons fit and look flattering on ANY body type, so rest-assured it will look good on you!

As usual, if you would like a chance to win an apron just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

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New Sponsor: Love Letters

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If you are a renter, these are PERFECT since they leave no marks or holes.

Rebekah of Love Letters spends hours on each design, often designing it, taking a break from it, coming back to it and making more changes until it's just perfect! Her store is a marriage of her love of words/quotes/quips and creating. She loves knowing that the products she creates, whether a sign or a decal will become a part of a home.

Rebekah, a former TV News Reporter turned stay-at-home mom, left the TV biz in 2006 after her little girl was born and says that it was the best decision she has ever made!!!

Two years later, she had a little boy. She cherishes every moment with her kids... and they're busy moments! Her business keeps her occupied while the kids are sleeping and her husband is doing homework.

Says Rebekah, "I love, love, love to experiment. I think of things I would like, my friends would like, or that I think other people would like and I get to work creating. Most of my signs are painted, but some are decoupaged with paper, others are texturized and antiqued. Everyone's different. I try to please all palates :)"

Rebekah is also offering a special discount to all Grosgrain followers/lovers!

Says Rebekah, "All through the month of July I'm offering 20% off to Grosgrain-obsessed people, like myself :) Upon checkout, just type the word GROSGRAIN in the Message to Seller box. I'll reimburse the discount amount via Paypal immediately!"

The products in her shop are just a small sampling of what she has done or what she can do. She loves and welcomes custom orders. She's been so amazed by my customers' ideas. She loves working with them and then seeing the end product.

LOVE LETTERS signs and designs make GREAT gifts for any holiday, weddings, baby showers, birthdays, housewarming or just because.

If you need ideas for sayings or designs, Rebekah has plenty up her sleeve and would love to help!

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LA, June 2009

Suri & Katie spotted at CBS studios on Friday, 19.

Suri is wearing Ruffle Flower Print Dress by Dolce Gabbana Junior.
i cant find the exact picture, but this dress is a different print is available here.

Thank to Natalia for the hint!

and Suri is running around in her super cute custom-made flats by Roger Vivier, which she first wore on October 7th 2008.

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LA, June 2009

Suri & Katie leave CBS Studios in Los Angeles on Wednesday,17 with Katie's choreographer Tyce Diorio.

UPDATE:

Suri is wearing Ruch Dress from SS'08 by Lucy Sykes.

Tahnks to Tiffany & Mandee for the id! :)

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New Sponsor: Skin Care Rx

With summer pretty much here, my trips to the drug store have definitely increased. Tanning lotion, bronzers, spf foundation, self-tanners, etc. If you want to get your lotions and potions online instead of driving down to the drug store, Skin Care Rx is a great place to look.

One unique feature about their company is that they employ several Master Estheticians that are available to help their online customers select the right product for their specific skin needs via phone five days a week, twelve hours a day.

Other helpful tips are also available including this week's article which applies to self-tanners, a topic that always leaves me hungery for more information. Which ones are streaky? Which ones are orange? How much is too much?

You can shop by skin type, brand or condition of your skin.

Skin Care Rx carries many beauty brands such as: Obagi, Jane Iredale, and Clarisonic. They are also determined to give you the highest quality products at a competitive price. In fact, They're so confident in their prices, that they're willing to offer a 115% price-match guarantee to keep you shopping with them.

Skin Care Rx also offers free shipping over orders of $49.

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Flickr Favs of Saturdays

I know I missed a Saturday last week. Shame on me! I'm sorry. I wasn't feeling very well and the house was messy. Whenever I those two combine the fallout is devestating.

But it looks like Grosgrain's flickr users have been busy and productive! Look at this sweet little top by An Art Nest. I love the little collar detail. If you look close it sticks up from the shirt. And the big red buttons are the perfect touch.

Take a look at liliashp's little lemonade dress.

I have my mind set to try a smocking project. I'm just waiting for the right one to come along.

This little yellow picnic patterned dress is perfect for summer!

I just had to post ohsohappytogether's adorable peak-a-boo frock! I fell head over heals for the play of patterns. The little head scarf was the perfect touch! Why can't they sell stuff like this in stores?!

As for me, I have a big weekend ahead of me. Molly's "official" second birthday was yesterday and we are having a small party for her on Monday. Just family, no big show. But I am so far behind. I'm hoping it will magically come together in the end.

I had envisioned making matching frocks for my girls to match a theme but I don't know if I will be able to do everything in time. You know how last minute things go.

The weather also sucks! It's the summer solstice and everything is cold, wet and grey. Not very inspiring:(

Fortunately I have my Grosgrain flickr group for some inspiration;)

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LA, June 2009

Suri & Tom stopped by CBS studios in LA yesterday to watch Katie Holmes film her much-anticipated cameo for So You Think You Can Dance on Monday, 15.

Suri is wearing Bold Flower Party Dress from Sunset Resort Collection, this dress was earlier seen on the hanger from Suri's Closet.

Assistant is holding Suri's Salina Safari Patent-Leather Ballet Flats by CrewCuts (JCREW.com, which Suri first wore arriving to Tokyo on March 11th 2009.

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20 Minute Simple Skirt Tutorial AND GIVEAWAY!!!! CLOSED.

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Did you ever have a piece of fabric you loved but didn't have any idea how to use it? Any leftovers from a previous project? Bought too much of a bolt you just had to have but never found a use for? If you're anything like me you either buy too much or too little.

First thing's first, DON'T GO OUT AND BUY A SKIRT PATTERN. Most of them are just rectangles! You don't need them! This is a great way to use those scrap pieces without investing too much of your time! What's more, if you use a coupon when buying your fabric you could make each skirt for somewhere around $5 or less depending on how much you spend per yard. Only one yard is needed.

The tutorial will teach you how to make each of these skirts which are included in the giveaway as well.

I'm all about sewing the quick and dirty way! Fast is key. I have such a low attention span, if a project takes more than a couple hours I'm far more likely to abandon it. This little project will add to your wardrobe but only take 20 minutes or less....no lie....I promise!

The key is to have all your materials in front of you before you begin. Searching for items around the house is so time consuming AND frustrating! Having everything at hand makes a project seem twice as simple.

For this project you will need in front of you a: threaded sewing machine, scissors, safety pin, elastic and of course fabric (about 3/4 to one yard). And I like to include a seam ripper because I always seem to need this at some point in any given project.

Once you have all those things you can begin. The best part about this tutorial is that there is no measuring tape involved which really cuts down on time! To really make this go by fast I used one yard that I purchased at the fabric store (typically 45" wide). As with most cotton fabrics the sides are sealed so that they do not fray. This is key because you will not have to hem the bottom of the skirt when done.

First take your material and fold it in half so that the two sealed sides meet.

Second. Cut down the middle. Be sure to keep both pieces completely equal because when you sew them together later they will have to match up evenly.

Third. Sew the two pieces right sides together at one end so that you have one long (not wide) piece.

Fourth. Now to sew a casing. To do this all you have to do is fold over the top raw edge (not the sealed bottom) about 1". Sew along the top and be sure to make the casing as large or as small as your elastic. A casing too small will make the elastic roll and a casing too large with bunch up your fabric when the elastic is relaxed.

In my photo I sealed the raw edge with my serger. You don't have to do this but if you have a serger it will help to keep from fraying.

Fifth. Now measure the elastic by wrapping it around your waist. BE SURE TO DO IT UNDER YOUR CLOTHING. I am doing it over mine because I was wearing a dress and didn't want to show everyone my undies:) Subtract about 2-3 inches from the amount you used to wrap around your waist and cut the elastic.

Six. Now to thread it through the casing you just made. If you have one of those plastic casing tools then by all means use that but if you don't (or can't find yours like me) attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic.

Seven. Push the safety pin through the casing easing it down the tunnel by bunching the fabric then moving it down the elastic. When the end of the elastic reaches the hole where you started to thread the elastic attach a safety pin to keep the elastic from pulling through the casing any further.

Eight. When the end of elastic meets the end of the casing be sure to stitch the ends of the casing and elastic so that it won't be pulled through the tunnel. Do this on both ends.

Nine. Finally sew sides together with right sides facing each other. Since you didn't trim the fabric at the bottom you won't need to sew a hem at the bottom unless you want to. Normally a 45" fabric will be long enough to fall at your knees when you cut it in half.

Turn right side out.

AND YOU'RE DONE! New skirt.

Optional. I made another skirt and added a red peaking pettiskirt by simply sewing the red material under the hem I made in step four. But you can also add it at the beginning and fold it over with the hem. If you want it to peak out at the bottom you will have to trim your top layer so that it is shorter than your bottom layer. The top layer will then have to be hemmed so that you don't have a raw edge. This might add an extra 5-7 minutes to the project.

And if any of you were interested the dress I'm wearing is from Forever 21 and it was only $13.80!!!!

Since these skirts are elastic I would say they would fit a size 2-8.

As usual, if you would like a chance to win these skirts just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

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