In my bedroom I have a space over my nightstand where I have pinned to the wall random things...things that remind me who I am and what I want to be. In this space hangs one of my prized possessions.It's a decade old pack of Mario Brothers fruit snacks and it really is one of my prized possessions.Let me explain.I'll try my best to be brief.Here are the facts:*I started teaching school when I was 22. I was young and naive.*My first teaching job was at a lock down school for emotionally ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: Delia from Delia Creates
Today we have a super great tutorial (and skirt making advice) from our darling friend Delia. (You know, the Delia from over at Delia Creates.) And we are glad she is here today sharing her style with us. Hi Simple Simon & Company readers! I am so, so happy to be here for such a great cause. My skirt for today is just a slight twist on my Easy Mommy Skirts which is a slightly bigger twist on my Easy Baby Skirts. My easy skirts are basically an A-line skirt with a flexible waistband. ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: Kate from See Kate Sew
Today we have another one of those people who is even lovlier in person than in cyberspace---the super talented and ever fashionable Kate from See Kate Sew. I'm happy to be here for Skirting the Issue, thanks for having me! see kate sew is my home and creative outlet. I love sewing clothes for myself, for my boy, for any girl that will let me, and making accessories in between. I really love working with pretty fabrics, so today I'm sharing a skirt made with velvet. The fabric pretty much speaks ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: Disney from Ruffles and Stuff
Today we have the ever-famous Disney from Ruffles and Stuff joing our skirting efforts.....take it away Disney!Did you know that I used to not like children? I am so ashamed to admit that, but it's true. I was never the girl at church holding all the babies or offering my babysitting services. Kids just kind of irritated me. Thankfully, God cared enough to gently force children into my life enough to where I am surrounded by them about 98 percent of the time. :o)(Thank you, God.) And through ... View the Post
Scary Skin, New Wash Cloths, and a Sweepstakes
So, here's the thing. Among other glaring imperfections I have scary skin. So scary infact that once a few years back photos were taken of my hands to use in student studies at a local university. True story.I have crazy eczema that left unchecked (or when I get really stressed out) goes berserk and attacks my hands and legs...first with itchy bumps and later with ugly sores. (And you all wonder why I don't post more photos of myself....)Usually I am just fine but sometimes it's tricky ... View the Post
Skirting the Issue: Jen from iCandy
Today we are excited to have one of the coolest people we know sharing one of her awesome tutorials with us----Jen from iCandy!Hi! Jen here, of iCandy handmade. Autie and I are so excited to be a part of this Skirting the Issue series. Over at iCandy, we have posted quite a few skirt tutorials; they are one of our favorite things to make! Here are a few: Semi-Homemade Today we came up with a new (to us) idea! As we were trying to think about what kind of skirt to make, I thought of ... View the Post
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