I'm happy to announce the completion of my first Orange and Shiny original amigurumi collection: farm animals! The collection includes the chicken I announced previously in addition to a horse, pig, and cow. Read on to see individual pictures of each animal...
Read MoreIt's time to talk about my July fix! This month I asked my stylist, Melissa, for cover ups to wear with my ever expanding dress collection and she certainly delivered. Read on for details!
Read MoreLast weekend was Dragon Fest in the International District. They had a food walk where businesses offered tasty small bites for $3 a piece.
Read MoreAs mentioned in a previous post, I'm currently working on a line of crochet animals to sell in my upcoming Etsy shop. As I'm sure anyone could predict, my first work is a small amigurumi chicken to match the medium and large/jumbo size chickens I've made in the past.
Read MoreI'm always searching Instagram and Youtube for fun shellac nail art examples/tutorials. I found several videos using Lecente's neon pigments a few months ago and immediately wanted to purchase the set, but I could only find them for sale to professionals in the UK (which I am neither). Luckily, Lecente recently got a US distributor and I was finally able to purchase them! These five little pots of pigment showed up nicely packaged a few weeks ago and I tested them out during my next DIY shellac manicure. Read on for more about how I did it.
Read MoreThis month's Stitch Fix was as delightful as always thanks to my stylist, Melissa. This month my only request was a cargo jacket since the greater Seattle area's weather can't seem to make up its mind if it wants to be warm or cool. I told Melissa to surprise me in regards to the rest of my fix...
Read MoreI celebrated my birthday with some friends this weekend. There was much fun and food had by all.
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Welcome! I'm Sarah Liz, the resident cat mom, food lover, crocheter, crafter, and nail art enthusiast behind Orange and Shiny. Thanks for stopping in!
