from the first time i visited my first guest’s blog, referred over there by a friend, i fell in love.  Brienne Moody blogs at Handmade by Brienne and i’m so inspired by her aesthetic.  she lives in snowy northern Minnesota, and her use of woolens, leather, and unexpected details give a woodsy, layered, beautiful-and-useful vibe.  she’s great at making inspiring kid clothes – fox bimaa!  galaxy bimaa!  but nothing is overly precious or impractical – she and her kids always seem comfortable and at ease in their handmades.

i loved her spread in STYLO 2, and she also runs an etsy shop selling a selection of beautifully crafted accessories and knitwear.

Brienne writes thoughtfully, as all my favorite bloggers do, and has a strong need to make (especially for her kids).  read why she sews (in her words) here.

for her Vintage May project, Brienne sewed an adorable little flower-child piece for her little gal.  it’s perfect.  check out her post right here!

so summery and pretty!  thanks for joining us, Brienne!

now head over to craftiness is not optional to check out more super sweet sewing by Jess’ guest today!