Friday, June 3, 2011

Feeling Real Motivated.......

Thank God it's Friday!!! It's been a heck of a week! I never mean to be away from blog land long but things have been crazy. I prepared all last week and early this week for a research presentation for my peers on Wednesday. I was nervous but made it through and delivered a good presentation. I have "Sarayu" to thank for helping me through it all (if you've read the Shack by William P Young then you understand the reference (wink)). Needless to say that after having delivered something I spent so long preparing for, I really wanted to get to a fabric store and unwind by checking out some fabrics. But I couldn't get away so I did the next best thing, treated myself to one of my favorite lunches.

I love a cranberry and feta cheese salad with balsamic dressing. In addition, a friend was nice enough to make a gluten free treat for after my talk (treats are a part of our weekly talks) so I got a fruit pizza (cookie crust, cream cheese and fruit) out of the deal . It was a nice way to end a somewhat stressful day. And I can honestly admit that in just under 3 minutes I inhaled half of the missing section of that pizza LOL! It was GOOD!

Since I spent most of the week preparing for my presentation, all I've had time to do is stalk everyone's blogs. And man, many of you guys (or technically, Ladies) have been super busy and productive. So my little sewing hiatus has made me antsy. I have this project on my cutting table right now and am hoping to finish it up this weekend.

At the same time I've been working on creating a "Style Look Book" containing all of those pictures I've been ripping out of my fashion magazines. This is actually a fun exercise for me and one I'll always do--and it's so helpful. I've always had an inspiration board but it's kinda cool to create my own look book. I just have a basic photo album that I'll create sections in and add different looks to. It's amazing how simple and straightforward my style is.

I can honestly say that I've figured out my style pattern but I'll talk more about that later. Lastly, next weekend will be a "Wee-One" free weekend (thanks to great Godparents) so that means the entire weekend my Hubby and I will be hanging out catching up on some well needed personal time. So I'm putting some looks together for our "Date Weekend" (including some activities). Here's some of the patterns I'm looking at.


These were items I was planning to sew up anyway but they're very fitting for the occasion. I just want to keep it fun, simple, and sexy!!! I'll be sewing like mad all next week. I can't wait!!!

15 comments:

  1. Oh, that food looks terrific! How sweet that you're sewing for your date weekend :-)

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  2. Oh, the food looks delicious! Are we going to see more of your look book? It looks interesting - especially how you said you're dividing it into sections.

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  3. Victoria, I am so excited for you... Sewing weekend! I know the part of sewing like mad... Just did it yesterday. Made a romper, dress & skirt is just 6 hours. Sewing for my Singapore trip! I am looking forward to seeing your lookbook. Food looked delicious! :)

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  4. Wow, we are "kindred spirits"! I've had a my "look book" for some time know and it really, really helps me for those times when "paralysis of analysis" sets in! Good luck with yours!

    Also, congratulations on having a "date weekend", how fun! But now you have a "super challenge" on your hands with the beautiful selections...Good luck here too, but I know you meet that challenge!!

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  5. Congrats on a good presentation, not eating the *entire* dessert pizza ;-), and on getting some sewing and date time next week.

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  6. Oh, I loved The Shack!

    So glad your talk went went well. And that salad looks deee-lish! I so love me a good salad. nothing better in the world than that.

    Sounds like you have some fun sewing ahead. Can't wait to see the results!

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  7. Your salad looks tasty. All during my pregnancy I have been craving and devouring salads with balsamic vinegar! I don't know why. :)
    Your date weekend sounds fun and special, and the patterns you have chosen are lovely.

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  8. Congratulations on your presentation, also on your "Wee- Free" weekend.
    Great patterns to get the weekend going right~ have fun!!

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  9. congratulations on a successful presentation - that kind of thing can be so stressful! You definitely deserved some foodie treats. I'm looking forward to seeing the garments you sew for your date weekend - it sounds like a lot of fun (both the sewing and the weekend itself!).

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  10. I like your date weekend pattern choices! I'm planning on making the knit top in the bottom right (probably in a two-tone version).

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  11. I love the jumpsuit. You're totally rockin' the J Lo look!

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  12. That dessert looks soooo yummy! I can't wait to see your new creations!

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  13. That salad looks delish and that pizza looks dangerous! I love that simplicity pattern. How'd I miss that one? I was out at the mall this past weekend and saw lots of those. Can't wait to see yours!

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  14. Congratulations your success. A few things that always helps me get through presentation are something my former boss used to tell me, "Remember you know more than everyone in the room;" and my sweetie always calls or sends an e-mail the morning of saying, "You are well prepared, you look good, and kick ass, baby."

    As for the wind down theory, I LOVE IT. Great food, patterns and fabric. A winning combination.

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  15. Amen for Sarayu!
    Salad looks yummy...I just had a surprisingly delicious salad at Wendy's of all places...grilled chicken, bleu cheese, pecans, cranberries, apples and a pomegranate viniagrette...YUM

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