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Stella

Colombia

Francophile, ukulele enthusiastic, ex-pat and hopeful domestic.

Interests: travel, craft, cooking, sewing, France, Paris, foodie, ukuleles, music, design, nonsense

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Cherries

It's cherry season in Romania. You can find them everywhere, but the best are from roadside stands. 10 lei (about $3.50 American) you can get an entire kilo. So I believe one of my favorite French desserts is in order. Cherry Clafoutis Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2012 at Pitchin' Woo

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My version of Craftsy's Sassy Librarian Blouse

I made this shirt from Craftsy's Online Course "Sassy Librarian Blouse with Christine Haynes". This is the first time I took a sewing class online. Actually this is my first time taking a sewing class period. I had a fantastic time doing it. Following along made me take the time... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2012 at Pitchin' Woo

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1958 Simplicity 2532 Top Pattern

I've decided to use this cute cotton print with kitchen utensils. I bought the entire bolt of this fabric when I found it probably a good 8 years ago in the discount bin of a JoAnn's. I adore the retro feel of the pattern, without it being the hoky retro... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2012 at Pitchin' Woo

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Vintage Summer Tops

I've finally felt a little settle in now with my move to Romania. It only took me 10 months. Nothing feels settled in until a sewing space has been created. I'm still working on my sewing space being anything more than a table with my machine and an ironing board.... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2012 at Pitchin' Woo

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Stella is now following The Muses Guild:THE RIFT CYCLES

Mar 19, 2011

Cliche - Illustrated Film of French Stereotypes

This film is simply brilliant. You can see it here Cliche France as Seen From Abroad Also on Youtube in English and French via www.fausseparisienne.com Continue reading

Reblogged Nov 7, 2010 at Pitchin' Woo

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Devereaux's Feelings about Marie Antoinette

Poor dog suffers for my francophilia. Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2010 at Pitchin' Woo

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Project Runway Season 8 Flubbed Finale

Gretchen....seriously? Nothing, nothing about these looks was interesting, fresh or "wearable". Wearable public underwear? If I saw these on the rack not only would I look right past them, I would think, "Cheap and Crunchy" UNLESS I wanted to dress up for Halloween as.... Dumb Donald. Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2010 at Pitchin' Woo

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Paris vs New York

This is a great new graphic series, a friendly comparison between two of the most beloved (or hated) cities. Paris vs. New York via www.fausseparisienne.com Continue reading

Reblogged Oct 28, 2010 at Pitchin' Woo

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Devereaux's First Dog Halloween Costume : Marie Antoinette

The costume is still in progress. It's cold so I let her "pose" on the heating pad. I'm going to remove the lace collar I think. It's too Queen Victoria, maybe I'll save it for next year. Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2010 at Pitchin' Woo

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I'm looking forward to working with spring like colors. Light blues and yellows, it give me a break from all the grey. But I do like to back those colors in grey so it's a compromise!

Commented Oct 20, 2010 on Planetarium Quilt in Neutrals at Oh, Fransson!

Paris Summer 2010

This summer I finally made it back to Paris for the summer. My sister came to stay with me for a week or so as well, it was her first time there. She loves Italy and I love France. This has only posed problems in 2006 during World Cup. I... Continue reading

Reblogged Oct 18, 2010 at Pitchin' Woo

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