Mary Van Notes

Jacket: Tulle
Blouse and shorts: F21
Shoes: John Fluevog
Socks: Target or some place like that
Purse: Underwing Designs

Not a completely new outfit for you guys, but whatevs.   From the look of those shorts, you can probably tell that I can’t wait for summer.  Lounging around in high-waisted pin-up style shorts?  Yup.  Can’t wait.

The purse is really amazing.  My friend Molly makes custom bags out of recycled fabrics.  I brought her a shirt my Grandma made for my father, a really amazing quilted and embroidered thing that was just sitting in my closet.   Molly took that with another favorite shirt I had of my Dad’s and made a beautiful, special bag I can wear and use and look at everyday.  I completely love it.   I showed my Dad the bag and he was completely blown away.  He said, “I wish your Grandma could’ve seen this.”  It’s true, she would’ve loved it, too.  I’ll actually be sharing a table with Molly at the Craft Happy indie-craft showcase in Fremont this weekend.  If you’re in the Bay Area, please come out!

Speaking of which, here’s a look-see at the crafts I’ve been working on:

NSFW book covers!  And NSFW journal covers!  For all you bookish peeps who want to keep what you’re reading and writing on the down low!  I’m also in the middle of my Cunt Sweet Cunt sampler.  I probably won’t have that on the table at the kid-friendly crafts fair, but ask and you shall receive.  All the items will be listed on my Etsy in a couple weeks. Or email me at mary@maryvannote.com to reserve a MVN custom craft!   And again, come out to the crafts fair on March 20th:

I went up to Sacramento this weekend to visit the boyfriend.  On Sunday we went to the Antique Fair, and I managed to get three beautiful vintage hats and a 1955 pattern for a skirt.  I’m looking forward to getting better at sewing and being able to make clothes from vintage patterns.  I’m also looking forward to wearing these amazing hats!