whoa. It's been a while, but if Kate can post something new, I surely can conjure up some type. *wink* I've got a ton of things I'd like to document here: horse stuff, travel stuff, not-so-much sewing and school stuff. I fell off the posting wagon because I was preoccupied with avoiding the writing of two simple essays for my History of Fashion class, which cost me a grade. Oh well, life goes on. I've also been distracted by my awesome horses. Let's see, what else? We finally made it to D.C., and made a trip out to West Virginia to see my Grandmother. Oh, and Elizabeth and I went to the BurdaStyle book party at the San Francisco TechShop and met some cool people. Here's a picture of me with the author:
I've also been hung up on the fact that my blog is all over the place content-wise. That's kind of how my life is, so why shouldn't the blog reflect that? I'd like to attract a few more readers, and I've become obsessed with the idea that WordPress might be a better platform because it has categories. With Categories people could subscribe to the content that they're most interested in, such as: sewing, horses, food, etc. The roadblock with moving to Wordpress is that I can't decide on a format. I rather like the simple, old-fashioned format on this page, but I'm very much attracted to the Magazine Premium theme. Check out The Snug Bug to see it in action.
what to do, what to do? I guess I should just start posting stuff.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Saturday, October 8, 2011
the laundry in france
On Thursday 10/6/2011 I got to check off the first item from my new 101in1001 list: #36 go to the French Laundry. I think it was only a handful of years ago that I didn't even know what the French Laundry was, so here's an excerpt from the wikipedia entry:
The next morning Rob and I had lunch at Bouchon, a related restaurant, then headed home. We were tempted to go wine tasting since we were already in Napa, but we'd had enough wine the night before and were happy to come home.
The French Laundry is a perennial awardee in the annual Restaurant Magazine list of the Top 50 Restaurants of the World (having been named "Best Restaurant in the World" in 2003 and 2004), and since 2006, it has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide to San Francisco. It has also been favorably reviewed by The New York Times and called "the best restaurant in the world, period" by Anthony Bourdain.Summary: Fantastic French Food. We went with our fabulous friends Christina and Jack. Here we are in front of the "signature" blue door:
someday I'll learn to stand in a flattering way...
The next morning Rob and I had lunch at Bouchon, a related restaurant, then headed home. We were tempted to go wine tasting since we were already in Napa, but we'd had enough wine the night before and were happy to come home.
101in1001 redux
The time limit ran out on my first 101 Things in 1001 days on September 29th, 2011. I give myself a C or "average" score on my success rate. I did a lot of things I don't think I ever would have got around to because of the list: singing lessons, sewing classes, bike 40 miles, took climbing classes, learned to can things, participating in a 5k, etc. It was great because not only did I have a list of things I wanted to do, which gave my a reason to do them, I also had a list of things Rob could see that I wanted to do, so he could support me. It's also great to have a record of all of the fun things I've done.
This time around I'd like to think I've done a better job of crafting my list, but if I do as much and have as much fun as I did in the last 1001 days, I'll call it a win. I've moved the list to it's own page, and I think I will attempt to make quarterly updates on my progress, because trying to sum up or pay tribute to the things I did do here at the end is kind of overwhelming!
If you want to know more about 101in1001 check out: http://dayzeroproject.com
If you'd like to see my new list, check out: http://blog.levanah.com/p/101in1001.html
And because a post with no pictures is dull, here's a picture of us on our recent trip to Oregon and Washington state in August, which was in part so that I could mark off 101in1001#44 travel somewhere (not for family).
This time around I'd like to think I've done a better job of crafting my list, but if I do as much and have as much fun as I did in the last 1001 days, I'll call it a win. I've moved the list to it's own page, and I think I will attempt to make quarterly updates on my progress, because trying to sum up or pay tribute to the things I did do here at the end is kind of overwhelming!
If you want to know more about 101in1001 check out: http://dayzeroproject.com
If you'd like to see my new list, check out: http://blog.levanah.com/p/101in1001.html
And because a post with no pictures is dull, here's a picture of us on our recent trip to Oregon and Washington state in August, which was in part so that I could mark off 101in1001#44 travel somewhere (not for family).
Sunday, October 2, 2011
what I did this summer
Wow. I've missed a whole summer worth of posts! Here's a quick list of what I wish I had time to write about:
- Bought Monty (the horse)
- Got all kinds of horse stuff
- Whisper had a dramatic eye injury and drama with his foot.
- Whisper got better and went to a few dressage shows
- I drove a trailer full of horses to the Christiane Noelting Dressage Center
- Got on the Dean's list for Spring Semester!
- summer school: I took a serger class - I feel much more confident now (got an A)
- summer school: I took Fashion Entrepreneurship - totally stressed me out. (got an A)
- summer school: Didn't take Copying Ready-to-Wear. Oh well.
- We took a week long vacation and drove up to Ashland/Portland/Seattle
- We saw the Pirates of Penance in Ashland
- I saw the H.M.S. Pinafore with the costume I helped make.
- We saw Sense and Sensibility
- I saw a Mariners game.
- much fabric was purchased
- Rob got a promotion - thank you TiVo!
- fall semester 3 unit classes: taking Techniques of Fit, History of Fashion, Tailoring
- probably going to drop Tailoring - not feeling like I have time to really enjoy it.
- fall semester 1 unit classes: Lingerie and Intro to the Costume Industry - done!
- was a model for the Designer Showcase at the Artistry in Fashion sale
- I knitted a cardigan
- The time period for my 101in1001 elapsed on 9/29. I started a new 101in1001 project 9/30. Post to follow.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
finally done (for a little while)
School's out for the summer! Thursday's Textiles test was my last test, and I'm feeling pretty good about my grade there. Wednesday I had two finals: Designer Techniques and Costume Construction. I think I did just fine in the Costume Construction class, though I missed some silly things on the very easy 50 question multiple choice test. *sigh* In Designer Techniques I had already turned in my final, the grey skirt I still have not got around to photographing, so I polished off a UFO (UnFinished Object) from last year's Summer Essentials Challenge (which is going on again this year! Check it out!). No picture of that, either.
I did take a picture of Monday's Flat Pattern final project. I drafted it myself:
It's bright, it's yellow, and it has awesome fabric covered buttons! The fabric on the buttons was also used on the undercollar and back neck facing. It went together super-easy, which generally means that I did the pattern-work correctly. Advanced Pattern Drafting is being offered next semester, and I think I'm going to take that instead of Draping, which is offered more regularly.
Looking forward to hanging out a few weeks until summer school starts. I plan to spend time with the horses, and maybe starting a few other projects I've been thinking about doing, like embellishing something for this week's Sew Weekly Theme: Embellish This.
And just so I don't forget to share, check out all of the cool people who have enough self-made items to participate in the Me-Made June Challenge!
I did take a picture of Monday's Flat Pattern final project. I drafted it myself:
It's bright, it's yellow, and it has awesome fabric covered buttons! The fabric on the buttons was also used on the undercollar and back neck facing. It went together super-easy, which generally means that I did the pattern-work correctly. Advanced Pattern Drafting is being offered next semester, and I think I'm going to take that instead of Draping, which is offered more regularly.
Looking forward to hanging out a few weeks until summer school starts. I plan to spend time with the horses, and maybe starting a few other projects I've been thinking about doing, like embellishing something for this week's Sew Weekly Theme: Embellish This.
And just so I don't forget to share, check out all of the cool people who have enough self-made items to participate in the Me-Made June Challenge!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
oh, the rapture!
We not only survived the rapture, but we've also manged to make it to three years together! Happy Anniversary, love!
Now if I could just get a cute picture of us, together...
Yay! We went to the Maker Fair and I got a picture!
And remember: Whatever happens, well done! \°/
Now if I could just get a cute picture of us, together...
Yay! We went to the Maker Fair and I got a picture!
And remember: Whatever happens, well done! \°/
Friday, May 20, 2011
it's looking like finals
Blogger has eaten this post twice now. At least I wised up and made a separate copy this last time.
Here's a picture of what I'm doing this weekend. My Flat Pattern Final project is due on Monday at 9 am. I'm hoping to finish in time to make it to the Maker Fair on Sunday.
There's a very small picture on my planning sheet of what It's supposed to look like when it's done, which I admit I did not use any of my Fashion Illustration skills on because I wanted to be able to fudge it a bit if I'd made my design too ambitious. I still need to draft my sleeve and the collar, and iron the Lisette twill. I'm hoping to make some covered buttons and facings in the fun quilting fabrics, just because I can. this dress will be for a dressmakers size 10, which is more like a RTW 6 or 8, which means I won't be able to wear it, so I'm making it fun!
Yesterday we had a Fabric Analysis Practical Lab in Textiles. We received 6 mystery swatches and had to use chemicals, fire, our notes, book, and even the internets to identify the fiber content and structure, weave, and uses. I'm not sure how I did on that one, but it's fun to think about how much I've learned!
Finals are next week. Wish me luck!
Here's a picture of what I'm doing this weekend. My Flat Pattern Final project is due on Monday at 9 am. I'm hoping to finish in time to make it to the Maker Fair on Sunday.
There's a very small picture on my planning sheet of what It's supposed to look like when it's done, which I admit I did not use any of my Fashion Illustration skills on because I wanted to be able to fudge it a bit if I'd made my design too ambitious. I still need to draft my sleeve and the collar, and iron the Lisette twill. I'm hoping to make some covered buttons and facings in the fun quilting fabrics, just because I can. this dress will be for a dressmakers size 10, which is more like a RTW 6 or 8, which means I won't be able to wear it, so I'm making it fun!
Yesterday we had a Fabric Analysis Practical Lab in Textiles. We received 6 mystery swatches and had to use chemicals, fire, our notes, book, and even the internets to identify the fiber content and structure, weave, and uses. I'm not sure how I did on that one, but it's fun to think about how much I've learned!
Finals are next week. Wish me luck!
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