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All dressed up... a refashion, crochet and FOOD..

The Bad news is... my favorite restaurant, The Orangery is closing next week.... the good new is we went out to eat there and had a Fabulous Night!!!!!

The Orangery is an amazing french restaurant that has been in business like 30 years here in K-town. I'm very sad to see it go. It is pricey... but worth every penny! I mean... Lobster Crepes... mmmmm.... yes! worth every penny.. and every calorie! Now the Bald Man will have to figure out how to make them!
For the occasion I whipped up this lace dress. The Orangery is a pretty fancy place so I knew I could get away with a floor length dress.
I didn't use a pattern... just my dress form. I made the shrug last year.

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Crocheting.... finally finished this up last week! The pattern is from last months Crochet! Magazine . Very easy to make topper!


Fashion remake!
I really wish I had a before pic of the boring light colored jeans and faded red sweater this out fit used to be .. because now....
I dyed the sweater burgundy, added a animal print lace trim to the V-neck using my felting machine


The light colored jeans (light colored pants are not my friend!) I dyed a dark grey, felted and appliqued some black sparkle netting onto the tops and pockets. Also hot fixed a few crystals for some added bling! lol!!



I love fashion re-makes!!!
They are soooo fun!

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What something fabulous to eat....
The Bald Man cooked this up for me last Sunday!
It was even better the next day.
Click the link for the recipe!


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