THANKS Project Runway! ~~

Project Runway made me do it! ~



All cut out & ready to sew......Simplicity Pattern #6888

Gathering.....

Ironing.....
My two "black & whites" Cookie & Cosmo always keep me company :-) Where were you Cabo?


Putting in the zipper.....

And WA~LA ~~ Here is my completed project runway dress :-)


I finished my summer dress - yes it's the end of summer but better late than never, right? :-) Project Runway MADE ME DO IT! ~~ I give them all the credit. Don't you love that show?!
It inspires me, really gets me going, & really makes me wanna sew & create something.

I love watching them drape this piece of beautiful fabric over that piece of gorgeous fabric, adding ruffles, & trims - all while pinning them to a dress form. And then ~poof~ they have a wonderful creation flowing down the runway. I've always used patterns but I think it would be fabulously fun to create something on a dress form. Even if I never do it I sure love watching it on Project Runway.

So, here is my new little dress which I finished Tuesday night & wore yesterday when mom & dad came for a lunch visit. It's nice & cool & comfortable & thanks mom for suggesting I can still wear it with leggings when it turns colder. So maybe I'm not too late for summer after all.

And NOW, I have to go watch tonight's new episode of PROJECT RUNWAY!! ~~ xoxo

Camping Adventures with Joey....

Number One Rule when Camping - "Must Take Flowers" :-) (or pick them if you're not in a state park) for the picnic table and my special red & white tablecloth just like mom's......


Our New Adventures with Joey......

We just had a wonderful, relaxing camping trip for the holiday ~~ I was a lady of leisure....relax, relax, relax was the rule of camp after falling on my tailbone 11 days ago - I'm wondering if it will ever get better? If you've never fallen on your tailbone, DON'T do it. It's not fun. And any ideas to help ease the pain will be greatly welcomed. Doctor, X-Ray, Pain pills, ice, rest, etc, etc, etc, nothing is working.....plain & simple --- It hurts....

Anyway, we took some nice, easy, slowwww little walks down winding trails, paths, among big beautiful trees, & calm breezes. We usually ride our bikes but no biking for me this time. Then back to the ice pack & lots of rest with books & magazines. Nice little afternoon naps were the best.

We recently graduated from our tent & this is our new baby - his name is Joey :-)
Our new pride & joy & we are having too much fun with this little guy.
And he IS little - just 17' & perfect for two people along with 2 little dogs.
We've been to 3 different Texas state parks this summer & we are loving our new adventures with Joey.....

The top picture is our lovely spot from last weekend & this shady spot was from our first camping trip in Joey.........


We sat up camp & then meandered down nice walking trails.....

Over Mossy Creeks......

Past Crooked Trees growing out of rocks......

Fallen Tree on the trail......

Cool Rock with perfectly round hole caught our attention......

Rambling on down the path......

Rest Area - too hard for injured tailbones to sit :-(

Soft Green Moss......

And back to my cozy corner to relax with magazines & books......my Gene Autry flashlight is handy so NO more tailbone falls during the night......I found the peacock feather on our first trip when we toured a lovely garden.....

A "sneak peak" inside - NO we don't take Cosmo camping - I took this at home & he was hoping to take his afternoon nap in there........

My fun little kitchen.....

Little retro flowers party lights & I found the lounge/recliner chair at a garage sale - one dollar!....was so happy to have it since tailbone injury......I could stretch out & lay on my side.......really comfy....


Too much fun - I am SO ready for fall & can't wait for our fall trip in October!