Going to early Mass, walking the dog, hitting up Dunkin Donuts for coffee & old fashioneds and making the weekly grocery trip before noon? I say productive! And now, to relax this afternoon with Cottage Living, Real Simple and Great Gatsby. Because it is seriously cold outside. Like jumping into a freezing body of water cold!
Which reminds me. A letter to my dear dog:
Ralph,
I get that you like to sniff every Square inch of the countryside before you do your daily business. You don't have a warm bathroom, so I sympathize. But days like today, when I realize jeans are just not enough against the cold - for the love of pete - just take a crap already!!!
So, P and I decided that for Lent, we are "giving up being couch potatoes." We are beginning a running routine again, so that we can give up unhealthy habits during Lent. I think that sounds good - so by the time Easter rolls around, we'll be in shape!
Sewing? I'm interested in getting a machine for many reasons. I love fabric stores and all of the fabric choices out there. I love the idea of making my own curtains, pillows and perhaps pieces of clothing. I just usually feel like it is something I could do, I just haven't made the effort.
Sew, bloggers (haha!), give me your advice!
Good beginner's machine?
Where to buy fabric?
Patterns?
Oh, and any good recommendations for shampoo and conditioner for extremely dry/thick hair?
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I know you have mentioned your dog Ralph before, but I just wanted to say how much I love the name.
Shampoo: I have thick hair but it is oily not dry, and I like bumble and bumble. they have a few different kinds so they might have something for dry hair too.
For shampoo and conditioner, I love Brilliant Brunette...they also have formulas for every shade. I've used it for quite a long time and my hair is super healthy...and it's very thick.
Not sure about a shampoo, but an awesome conditioner is DEEEEEEEP by Bumble & Bumble.
Would you mind cc-ing that letter to Ralph to my dog as well? ;)
I can't wait to see what people recommend re the sewing machine. I've been thinking about trying to sew myself.
My all time fave for dry hair is the Kerastase line, especially the conditioner. But it is rather pricey, so I usually get Joico Silk Results Smoothing--good for taming the frizzies.
I don't have a sewing machine, but I would like to have one, but it is very intimidating to me!
I use all Aveda and switch between different ones. But my BIL works for them, so I get a GREAT discount that I cannot resist.
I have NO advice, my hair is thin and fine. Also my sewing machine is from 1964.
I decided to take up exercising for lent, too. It's not going well (as I sit here on the computer instead of doing crunches.)
I use Aveda Smooth Infusion. Awesome non-perfumey smell and it really smooths frizzies.
I second the recommendation for Aveda, although my hair is not thick (I wish it was!). I am impressed that you know how to sew!
I've gone through a few sewing machines & sergers and I find if you are really planning on doing basic things, start basic. There are so many sewing centers around and they can help you find what will work best for you. Kind of like buying a car. For sewing machines, I've had a few basic machines from Singer, Bernina and Janome, all very good. I've worked on a Brother but never owned but a lot of people like them. You can spend from a few hundred to thousands. And, most places offer free sewing lessons if you buy the machine from them. Can be very helpful.
Fabric & patterns, I'm quite fortunate to have many great shops near me but look online too, SO many resources. GOOD LUCK! :)
BTW- Can't help you with the hair, fine straight hair here.
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