Sometimes you just need a trip somewhere.
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Things get busy, you get stuck in a rut. Stress happens.
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Adventure is calling - exotic places, beach views, long road trips, mountain lakes...
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This newest pattern from Little Lizard King just screams, 'take me away!'
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This is the new Barcelona, which releases this Wednesday.
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This sweet little pattern actually comes with a lot of options that give it a lot of different looks.
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I chose the sweet dress with ruffle option, but it doesn't stop there!
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This pattern comes with a maxi length, hi-lo length, and even a top!
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I chose the big bow option in the back as well, because I love back bows for E-Bug!
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Really....who DOESN'T love back bows on babies?!
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Of course, there is also a more narrow tie option, and even leaving the bow and tie off completely.
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I made the simple V neck line for this version, because I thought the fabric would be better featured with the simple V.
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BUT there is a scalloped V neck option that is adorable and definitely would be perfect with simpler fabric.
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This sweet fabric was found on Etsy from a shop called Nuva Art.
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Interestingly, it doesn't really matter which version is made, they all make me want to go on vacation.
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I guess the good news is that we ARE going on vacation soon.
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Well....I'm not sure if it's vacation as much as moving....or both.
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This move has been so difficult for us, and so complicated.
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Our house closes on the 10th, so we only have a few more days here.
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I am so thankful for my mom, who will be housing us as we transition again.
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She comes to bring us to her house on Wednesday, and reminded me to soak it up being here, because I will probably never too the inside of this house ever again.
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I think it's okay, since we got amazing video and pictures of this house.
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Anyways, after we're done here, we get to hang out at my moms for a few months, and then take a long road trip across the states!
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I'm holding onto the thought of this vacation and time to see family and friends we haven't seen in years to get me through this transition.
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So here we go......off to Grandma's we go....and the beginning of an amazing vacation on our way to our next home!
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Happy Sewing!!
-Shelley
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