Done and done

I've been working on two large DIY projects this summer, which explains the complete lack of tutorials since framing a scarf in a picture frame back in July (lame).

Although a shy midwesterner, I have included myself in this photo of my completed slipcover for two reasons:
1. Scale
2. My second huge DIY project was myself.

Until you see someone sit on this couch, it's hard to imagine just how big it is.

The great white whale is eight feet long and three feet deep. It took 20 plus yards of fabric to cover the thing, and four (four!) cans of Scotchgard to protect it.

See, huge, right?

The other reason I look so small on the sofa is that I lost 10 pounds via rigorous calorie counting and doubling my exercise.

I used My Plate at LiveStrong.com to document everything that went in my mouth and every calorie burned for the past three months. Tedious but effective.

I still need to trim the seams and lose three pounds. But it's nice to say that both projects are basically done.

p.s. A note on the outfit - all thrifted except the skirt, which was clearance from Talbots. I had the grey blouse for ages not knowing what it really needed was a pink leopard sweater (thank you Mom and Goodwill Industries).