{"id":73595,"date":"2019-12-20T11:32:58","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T16:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=73595"},"modified":"2019-12-20T11:32:58","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T16:32:58","slug":"weekend-links-106","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2019\/12\/weekend-links-106.html","title":{"rendered":"weekend links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello friends!<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re most likely busy with last-minute holiday preparations right now, but I completely forgot last Friday&#8217;s weekend links post, so I&#8217;m making up for it today.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you have some fun plans for the holidays! We have a few get-togethers with friends over the next days, and probably more get-togethers after Christmas as well. The cats are certainly ready! I keep finding wrapped gifts that have been moved from their spot under the tree, plus an occasional ornament someplace it doesn&#8217;t belong.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tree-cats.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-73828 size-large\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tree-cats-760x969.jpg\" alt=\"cats and tree\" width=\"760\" height=\"969\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tree-cats-760x969.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tree-cats-500x637.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tree-cats-768x979.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tree-cats-1205x1536.jpg 1205w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tree-cats-1250x1005.jpg 1250w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/tree-cats-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let them fool you, the little rascals!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pinterest Picks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I like these two ways to wear your <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/saint-germain-wrap-dress-sewing-pattern.html\">Saint Germain Wrap Dress<\/a>: layer it under a sweater or under a moto jacket for cool days!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73596\" style=\"max-width: 760px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73596 size-large\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-a-760x669.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl's December 20 Pinterest picks\" width=\"760\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-a-760x669.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-a-500x440.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-a-768x676.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-a-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206216334665\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206216334637\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And here are two ideas for the <a href=\"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/shop\/chaval-coat-sewing-pattern.html\">Chaval Coat<\/a>: love the contrast collar on the first photo and the patchwork-style hem on the second. I wonder if you could achieve the hem detail with some needle felting? Or just fabric scraps, of course.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73597\" style=\"max-width: 760px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73597 size-large\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-b-760x563.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl's December 20 Pinterest picks\" width=\"760\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-b-760x563.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-b-500x370.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-b-768x569.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-b-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206216322850\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206216322185\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Two cute holiday ideas: a favorite family recipe printed on a dishcloth (try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spoonflower.com\/en\/home?gclid=CjwKCAiA__HvBRACEiwAbViuU8vfu4HXYiUJZBi3Pb6TrbqkSSz_ztktQ3RXfMssntX7ui1rtE2wxBoCUiYQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spoonflower<\/a> for this one!) and pretzel fir trees on a cake. Add a few candies and you&#8217;d have little Christmas trees!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73599\" style=\"max-width: 760px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73599 size-large\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-d-760x581.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl's December 20 Pinterest picks\" width=\"760\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-d-760x581.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-d-500x382.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-d-768x587.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-d-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206216333927\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206216334236\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Such fun handmade ideas: a patchwork block using leftovers from dyeing projects, and patching holes with darning in bright colors to make a pattern from them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73598\" style=\"max-width: 760px;\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-73598 size-large\" src=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-c-760x450.jpg\" alt=\"Liesl's December 20 Pinterest picks\" width=\"760\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-c-760x450.jpg 760w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-c-500x296.jpg 500w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-c-768x455.jpg 768w, \/\/o.osimg.net\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/20-c-1240x649.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206216334662\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/75787206216334644\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinterest link<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Weekend Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A very interesting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/11\/14\/fashion\/iris-van-herpen-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interview with Iris van Herpen<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Robin sent me this fun little story about <a href=\"https:\/\/parisiangentleman.co.uk\/2017\/06\/26\/on-buttonholes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learning to sew hand-made buttonholes<\/a>. (I had to do this in my traditional tailoring class back in the day. I should practice again.)<\/li>\n<li>Nice to see more designers focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/fashionista.com\/2019\/12\/designers-leftover-fabric-new-collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">producing less waste and using up scraps<\/a>. Maybe you can get some ideas for your own sewing here?<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencealert.com\/modern-life-is-brutal-here-s-why-craft-is-so-good-for-our-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scientific explanation for why we craft<\/a>. And why we need to keep crafting.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B531IS6AqcX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Love this<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>An interesting behind-the-scenes view of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/09\/17\/t-magazine\/emilia-wickstead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emilia Wickstead&#8217;s work<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcsweeneys.net\/articles\/william-carlos-williams-poems-for-introverts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">made me laugh<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you, like me, are looking to improve your Spanish, I recently discovered the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lupa.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lupa learning app<\/a> and have really enjoyed it. It might make a nice Christmas gift, too!<\/li>\n<li>Thinking about your goals for 2020? What about taking a little bit of time to <a href=\"https:\/\/qz.com\/quartzy\/1381916\/drawing-is-the-best-way-to-learn-even-if-youre-no-leonardo-da-vinci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">draw every day<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I hope your last-minute holiday preparations are going smoothly! We&#8217;ll be back next week, just briefly, before taking some time off for the holidays. In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liesl checks in today with the last weekend links post of 2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":73833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[4],"class_list":["post-73595","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-links"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tree.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-j91","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":62513,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/09\/weekend-links-63.html","url_meta":{"origin":73595,"position":0},"title":"weekend links","author":"Liesl Gibson","date":"September 15, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Liesl is here with her regular weekend links post. 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