Corner View: September

16 September 2009 Filed In: corner view


Oh, bittersweet September. We are squeezing in all the outside time we can before it is too late. The “Schoolie-G’s”-as my middle brother calls them-head out into the word. And, of course, a new fabulous Fall wardrobe (pictured, in progress, Oliver + S’s new Jump Rope Dress) means that Mama practices her sewing meditation late into the night.
September sneaks in everywhere:

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  1. jane
    16/09/2009 at 4:37 pm Permalink

    aren´t you the talented one! i know what you mean- i do love autumn, but will miss the light… besos!

  2. Joyce
    16/09/2009 at 4:51 pm Permalink

    I see your talent runneth over from the kitchen to the sewing room. Very nice!! Enjoy! xoxo

  3. Daan
    16/09/2009 at 6:00 pm Permalink

    beautiful! and that dress will become the best!

  4. caitlin
    16/09/2009 at 6:06 pm Permalink

    Wow, I'm impressed with your sewing skills! Love that first picture. It looks like it belongs in a childs room blown up 30×40

  5. Francesca
    16/09/2009 at 6:44 pm Permalink

    Happy sewing! I love that middle photo, so … not my village!!

  6. nicola
    16/09/2009 at 7:05 pm Permalink

    ah, yes. that all sounds familiar!
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

  7. Kaylovesvintage
    16/09/2009 at 7:15 pm Permalink

    ooh , I do miss NY

  8. Daan
    16/09/2009 at 7:25 pm Permalink

    O, cate you studied Theatre at the university!
    I did too, at the University of Amsterdam.
    After a big break, i'm starting again (Love and children made a big delay, and i was almost finest) i'll be writing my end thesis (is that the right word?) and i have to follow 3 or 4 courses and this Mommy has her Master of Arts!

    and i just love Kurt Weill!

  9. Bonnie
    16/09/2009 at 7:50 pm Permalink

    what a talent you have. i am going to learn to sew … one of these days. i keep saying it but there are so many other things that i am learning that fitting that one in right now is not happening. but it will ! :) for now, i am just amazed at what people who CAN sew produce !

    happy september !!

  10. kristina k
    16/09/2009 at 9:48 pm Permalink

    oh wow, that dress looks so pretty.

    and i know what you mean about squeezing out the last of sunshine and time spent outdoors in summer mood. same here!

  11. Dorte
    16/09/2009 at 10:05 pm Permalink

    Lovely post – happy September!

  12. Cris
    17/09/2009 at 1:37 am Permalink

    cate
    hope you have a great fall!!!
    please, show us when the dress it's finish!!

    and thanks for the comment on my store's blog!! you are so sweet!!!

    happy day!!

  13. Ritva
    17/09/2009 at 5:24 am Permalink

    dots! i´m crazy about them :)
    looks so fine!
    have a perfect september!

  14. Cabrizette
    17/09/2009 at 4:27 pm Permalink

    …sewing meditation !!! ha han…are you going to open a new club of this "kind of meditation" ??? because it could be interesting !!! Bises funny mum !

  15. la ninja
    17/09/2009 at 9:02 pm Permalink

    that first shot of goldie locks is just fab. I bet NY is the best right now, sigh…

  16. jgy
    18/09/2009 at 10:52 am Permalink

    New York feels so near from your pics!
    Happy sewing, happy September!

  17. n a t s u m i
    19/09/2009 at 2:54 pm Permalink

    The dress looks so lovely!! Happy September!!

  18. Kari
    19/09/2009 at 5:02 pm Permalink

    Wow you sew too??!! You are good. I should get back to do some sewing too.
    Happy September.

  19. Ma life à moi
    20/09/2009 at 3:24 pm Permalink

    You're so talented! Have a lovely September!

  20. MODsquad
    21/09/2009 at 3:53 pm Permalink

    LOVE that first photo especially!

    Happy NY September!

  21. malo
    21/09/2009 at 7:24 pm Permalink

    Yes, September is bitter sweet. The fabric looks great. Happy September!

  22. Ida Nielsen
    23/09/2009 at 7:13 am Permalink

    Just checked out the little dress, it looks gorgeous. Please post a picture when you've finished, yes ;-) ?