I have been so stressed lately that I decided to pamper myself with these beautiful wedges from Delman. The minute I saw them on Zappos.com I knew I had to have them! Aren’t they adorable? I can just imagine myself wearing them out on a date. Yes, you read that right. Pretty soon I will be single for the first time in 24 years! And what does a single girl need more than cute date dresses and shoes??? Besides, I have all of that extra room in my closet now. 
Some of you may remember that months ago I posted about closing my embroidery business. I’ve done that but still been terribly busy running our restaurant. If any of you have ever been in the restaurant business you know that a light week is 80 hours long! Well, I am selling and hopefully the new owners will be taking over on March 1st. You know what that means: I will be working *normal* hours like a *normal* person and will finally be able to have some time for my beloved sewing! Patterns are all lined up, ready to be altered – I even bought some beautiful German cottons from my good friend Ann at Gorgeous Fabrics last week for a summer dress and blouse as well as some pretty rayon lycras for the new wrap dress from Hot Patterns. As you can imagine, I hardly have any fabric so I had to stock up again. Seriously, there’s nothing like a new piece of fabric to get you excited, is there?
Have you missed me? Trust me when I tell you that I have missed you, my dear readers, and my sewing immensely. I can’t wait to get back to it!
PS: Here’s a link to the shoes if you love them as much as I do: Delman Lane. They are even on sale!
Well, Gigi…you never fail to surprise!! You simply must spill the beans one of these days, when you’re ready. Love the shoes, so perfect for a single (!) lady.
Be well, and don’t forget to write…mwah!
We love you, Gigi. Glad you’re back. Now what do you plan to make to wear with those great shoes?
I honestly gasped out loud when your page loaded – *stunning* shoes!
Gail
Welcome back Gigi!
Yes, you’ve been missed!!! I’m sorry you’ve been so stressed…with everything… sending cyber hugs your way.
And those are fierce shoes!
Gigi, I was *just* wondering about you this morning. I was so glad to see an update because, yes, you have been missed. Sorry to read about all the stress and upheaval, and hoping life calms down for you soon. Great shoes!! But I’d kill myself in them. LOL!
So great that such a “sexy” shoe can also be seen as “cute” I’m not sure which these read to me first as, which is why I love them. Truely telling of your personality, lets go find you a man who’ll barbque in a tie and that desi arnes apron for you!! Because those look like sexy picnic shoes to me!
Those shoes are stunning! Totally awesome! What will you wear with them? Glad you’re back!
Welcome back! Those are really great shoes. And I’m glad that a lot of stress will probably be lifting off of you soon. Enjoy the fabric shopping– I know that always inspires me!
Those are the perfect shoes for taking your first step into your new life! *smooch*
So glad to see you posting again. Those are definitely MAN shoes…LOL. I only wish I could walk in them.
I’ve owned two restaurants, so I don’t envy you. Hang in there.
Can’t wait to see you blogging and sewing again.
with friendship,
Lisa
FABULOUS shoes! good to see you back!
I’ve missed you terribly! It’s great to see you posting again, and I LOVE your shoes!!!
sorry to hear you’re getting divorced- after all those years too! I’m actually in the same boat. Glad your life is going better now!
Wow! Gigi, It’s so good to see you posting again. I was just thinking of you the other day. I’m sorry about the divorce, but that can only mean that you are moving forward with your life and things are looking up. I wish you well and am anxious to see what you’re going to make to go with those killer shoes!
Fabulous shoes! I was practically drooling into my keyboard, well perhaps it was the shoes plus the combination of reading a post from you again. So glad to have you back.
Nice to hear from you! And the shoes are perfect. Hope your new life is full of adventures (and sewing)!
You’ve got me humming “These boots are meant for walking” – but great shoes will work, too. Wishing you peace and strength and a good local purveyor of Dr. Scholl’s foot products. Please don’t disappear for so long ever again.
It’s so good to see you back and talking about sewing. I hope that we will have all of your wonderful sewing advice again on a regular basis! Hugs to you!
Oooh, such wowza and fabu new shoes!! Nice to hear from you. It has been far too long. Please do not disappear for so long again!! Wishing you the best in your new life.
To think, I almost called the local PD to have them check on you, I was so concerned that something nefarious had happened!
Welcome back to the real world. Now get busy, we are starved for inspiration!!
I’m so very happy, for me, that you are back! You were the reason I joined a certain sewing site. I’ve missed your personality, creative teaching and amazing ability to put the right fabric with the right design.
The shoes are wonderful, just like you.
Mary Ann
I’m so sorry to read about the end of your 24 year marriage, but I’m happy to see you blogging again. Hooray, Gigi’s back! I missed you. I kept checking your blog periodically to see if you had posted. What a great surprise today to see your two posts. I’m looking forward to your wonderful wit and interesting projects. The shoes are fabulous, and you deserve them. Go out there and kill ‘em!
I am soooooooo happy you are baaaack!!! I have really missed your posts, advice and inspiration! I kept looking for your posts
….. I hope your new singlehood will be happy and I wish only the very best for you! Love, Love, Love those shoes! I’m thinking a red dress with some close to matching print trim or edging With a coordinating summer handbag of course!!
Great shoes!! It can’t be all bad when you have the perfect shoes, right? I’m sorry to hear things have been so difficult and I’m sending wishes that the shoes showing up on Zappos are a sign the future holds only wonderful things!
Hi Gigi. You were off the air for so long that I was a bit worried about you. I’m so glad that your back. I hope the stress eases soon. Julie
I felt like you left cyber space only moments after I became acquainted with you and yet…. I missed you!
I’m so glad you’re back! You helped me out many years ago when you had your sewing bunny website (your tutorials are fabulous) and I’ve been tuning in ever since. I was worried too like everyone else but glad to see you up and posting again!!!! Michelle
Welcome back to the sewing blog world Gigi. I’m so sorry for all that you’ve been going through. BTDT and have the T-shirt – it is not fun!
But I gotta say – you know how to come out in style. Love the shoes.
I really am looking forward to seeing more of you.
Gigi, It’s so good to see you back to posting and sewing. I have missed you and wondered where you were. Working 80 hours a week…thank goodness you are done with those hours. Both pair of shoes ROCK!!!! I can’t wait to see new creation flying out of your sewingroom. You’ve always been an inspiration to me. Claire
So glad to see you back! Had no idea what you had been going through. I’m glad it’s all working out for you.
Hi,
I was reading a Pattern review that you did on the Loes Hinse Butterfly bag. I really enjoyed your review and was curious about pictures but apparently the link in the review no longer works so there is no picture.
Do you have another site with pics of your Butterfly bag? Thank you.
How cool that you are posting again. And welcome to the freedom club.
I have truly missed your posts and seeing your lovely creations!! I am happy to see the posts again. Sorry to hear about the changes occuring in your life. But glad you are back to sewing again and we all know that is good therapy!!!
I’ve SO missed your posts, your lovely creations, and your fun outlook on life! So sorry to hear about your divorce, I’m in the same situation after 26 years, sewing is great “stress relief”. Happy to see you are creating those stunning outfits again!
Take care and a big hug!