Oliver + S Roller Skate Dress

A few weeks ago, Oliver + S introduced a new pattern - the Roller Skate Dress.

 

They had me at hello.  It was love at first sight.  (Liesl's versions of this dress are amazing.)

Prior to the release of this pattern, I was feeling somewhat uninspired. 

 

{A certain 17 month old's frequent night waking may have a little something to do with that.  The ENT tells us it's her enlarged adenoid, but she's on the young side for surgery.}

No matter what our creative passions are, we all go through times when we feel less inspired.  It's inevitable.

 

Sometimes we need to step back and give ourselves a breather.    I unintentionally took almost a month off.

 

Other times it helps to find something that inspires us-  and then jump back in with both feet!   This was exactly what I needed to do.  It feels so good to be sewing again - it is so energizing.  In my world with lots of dishes and laundry, having time to be creative feels like a need for me.  It's how I recharge.

It's warming up here in Texas and I foresee more of these dresses in my girls' future.

{My girls have suddenly been interested in dressing alike and (above) Evie and Iris are wearing these dresses that I made almost 2 1/2 years ago.  So well loved and yet still in great shape.  I heart handmade!}