Lorelei Caroline

Hi there! I recently rediscovered a pattern designer called Itch to Stitch.  It's one I found on Pinterest a year or so ago because they have a couple of free patterns that look like something I'd wear. And who doesn't love free sewing patterns? They just came out with a super cute cami called the Crystal Cove Cami *. I t has an overlapping, curved hem back, which is very on-trend right now. Bonus: it's flowy but still has shape.  Perfect for my newfound postpartum pooch. Or that low-carb diet pooch.  It comes in sizes 00-20 and the pattern accommodates for different cup sizes so there's no need for adjustments.  Perfect for the beginner seamstress who doesn't have experience in pattern adjustments or tailoring.  Or, you know, for those of us who don't want to mess with it.  ahem.  There's something to be said for not having to mess with a pattern.  It's that convenience that has me starting on a second cami. And probably third and fourth.

I hated food the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. I'm lucky in that I didn't have the morning sickness that many do.  I did have a general feeling of being queasy and I hated all food except cold fruit.  Strawberries and clementines never tasted so good. And ice cold water.  If it was cold, I wanted it.  Thankfully that phase has passed.  Now I have an obsession with waffles.  I generally hate most breakfast foods so this is new to me. They're too heavy and dense.  Breakfast shouldn't leave you feeling like you need to get back into bed. Because I have a new obsession with waffles, I purchased a waffle iron.  After much research and debate, I purchased the Presto Flipside .  It's not the model that was recommended by Alton Brown, but it replaced that model.  You know, in case you're an Alton Brown nerd.  It's a Belgian waffle maker with non-stick plates.  The plates aren't removable but the non-stick coating works wonderfully.  I'm pretty sure you can

Life is funny. You finally resign yourself to accepting your situation and then BAM! Suddenly, things change.  I had accepted that I probably wouldn't have kids, but realized I needed to move forward with my personal goals. There's no sense in putting dreams and goals on hold for what might be.  That's a big life lesson right there. One that's more useful the younger you are when you learn it.  Don't put ambitions on hold for what might happen. Because it probably won't. Or it'll be delayed. And then you'll have wasted all that time that you could have used learning and perfecting your skills.   I had decided to move forward with my pattern making goals and bought some books and supplies to teach myself. I made a couple of simple skirt blocks that I was happy with and wrote up a blog post. As I was thinking it over, making sure my instructions were clear, I found out I was pregnant.  Absolute elation!  Then I realized I probably shouldn't sew

For the longest time I didn't really care about what I wore.  I take that back.  I cared, but I didn't care enough to figure out what styles and colors looked best on me. I didn't care enough to pay attention to whether or not something fit the way it was supposed to.  I especially didn't know what   my style was. It was either what someone else bought/picked out for me or whatever was on sale and fit. My Dad had the joy of taking me shopping during the dreaded pre-teen and teen years so I was at the mercy of what he approved.  At the time it felt so incredibly strict.  All the other girls get to wear skirts above their knees, silver tube tops and brick shoes -- why can't I??  Who remembers JNCO jeans? But then he took me to the Banana Republic and JCrew outlets in Commerce, GA.  This was back when they actually sent out of season clothes to outlets rather than designing a cheaper line for them.  And back when you could get a good deal.  The clothes were beautiful

Any aspiring entrepreneurs/mompreneurs out there?  One of the first things we're guided on is to identify our Why. Why are we doing this?  Mine is simple, albeit a little selfish.  I'm a petite girl who loves clothes. I could just buy clothes and blog about it, but there are two factors playing against me.       1. Every couple of years I really just hate the trends and fabrics being used.  I've figured out my style, what silhouettes work on me and want to stick with it.       2. Not many stores cater to petite working women.  If I want to try clothes on in person, I'm limited to Ann Taylor/Loft because the Banana Republic, JCrew and WHBM near me don't carry petite sizes.  Not to mention that these brands have recently increased in size/bought into the loose clothing trend.  You know what loose clothes look like on a 95lbs, 5'2" individual?  Too big.  That's what they look like.  At this point I know what some of you are thinking. And, no, shutting

Yes, I do still exist.  And I'm about to open up and share some things about myself with you and maybe help someone else in the process. I've been kind of lost lately and not real sure what I want to do with this whole sewing/craft business and blog thing.  Two things have been working against, but ultimately for me.  1. I've been listening to entrepreneur podcasts to help keep me motivated, give me direction, and learn how to market my product.  2. I have a wide variety of interests and several skill sets that I want to develop.  Why are these two things working against me?  The entrepreneur advisers all advise on working on one item.  One.  I'm all over the map right now.  I'm doing home projects/décor, small craft projects, sewing, embroidery... everything. I feel like I'm doing everything. And because of that, I'm doing nothing.  Why?  I'm a big introvert and get overwhelmed easily. That overwhelm leads to paralyzing anxiety.  I have tons of ideas