Why, hello there, Grandma Dowling. Oh wait, that’s me. My grandma did wear a pair of glasses like those, though. So this dress screamed ’90’s to me. It has shoulder pads, buttons all the way down, elastic waist, and a longer length. However, Phil saw it more like a 1950’s dress, so he made me… Continue reading Circa 1992 to Circa 2010
Author: Jenny Cain
Spunky musician, artist, seamstress and horticulturalist. More about Jenny...
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
You must go make this. Now. It took me 5 minutes from start to finish, and I had a warm, gooey, chocolatey chocolate cake on my plate. In fact, the entire process from start to consumption was only 7 minutes. (disclaimer: this pic is not of mine, but mine did come out just like it!)… Continue reading 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
A Good Omen
Whilst at Hot Wok last Monday, I received this fortune. Hmmmm… looking positive for jennycain.com (currently in test phase, but go take a looky!).
Muumuu to Woohoo!!
Aloha! This one is for my dad, who lives in Hawaii. This mu’umu’u (actual spelling) was an exciting find at goodwill. Why? Plus it had snap buttons and pockets! I put it on for the picture and…it was really quite comfy. I said, “I can see why people wear these.” Phil looked at me like… Continue reading Muumuu to Woohoo!!
Ditches to Stitches
I have to say this name is in the running. Thanks Rosa! So last week I took this article of clothing that was DEFINITELY a “ditches”… My mom denies ever having owned this, let alone made it, but I know the truth. I retrieved this bad boy years ago from her bin of scrap fabrics,… Continue reading Ditches to Stitches
Linen Napkins
I used to wonder, “Why bother with linen napkins?”. But my recent quests to leave less of an impact on the earth has given me some ideas. There are many great reasons for using linen napkins, but one frivolous reason is simply to add a touch of elegance. And therefore…I have some available from jennycain.com
Newest Merchandise
Not just purses anymore, folks! There is now a “linens” category. Here are some pics that are ok for posting on here, but def not worthy to put on my store site (when it is up and running). But that’ll do, pig. That’ll do. Also, just a reminder that name suggestions are still needed!
Name Suggestions Needed!
This summer there was a different twist to my activities – sewing! I pulled my BEAUTIFUL machine (husquavarna viking) out from the closet and set up shop. I was pretty ADD at first with it, jumping from one project to the next, barely finishing each one. But finally I settled on these purses! And now… Continue reading Name Suggestions Needed!
Rejected Clothes Get a Makeover
Several months ago, I decided to monitor what clothes in my closet are being worn and which aren’t. Using this helpful strategy from lifehacker, I am aware of my closet rejects hanging around. (Haha, get it? Hanging around?) As I grab them out of my closet to wistfully part with them, I get a burst… Continue reading Rejected Clothes Get a Makeover
DIY Plant Labels
This conversation has been repeated many times in our kitchen while cooking dinner together: “Phil, will you get me some mint from the garden?” “Uhhhh, which one is mint?” “The green, leafy plant by the stepping stones.” “Honey, they are all green and leafy!” “But it’s the only one that smells minty!” “I’ll finish chopping… Continue reading DIY Plant Labels