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Hi Darlings, I am headed back home today. I had a great time in LA and had some really great and productive conversations that I am excited about. The trip was short and it rained for two days but all in all I had a good time. I am looking forward to being back at home and getting right to work! This fab dress was such an easy modification to a cardi pattern I had. I started off making a floor length duster and realized how cute it would be as a dress so….TADA!! Whats even better about this lil number is that I will be including it as this months sew along video in about a week or so!! DIY Dress / B&W Fabric Options HERE, HERE, HERE / Aldo Heels (options) HERE, HERE / Target Belt #sewing #cardi #duster #patterns #Dress

Hi Darlings! I was so excited to see the digital version of Inspired Living Omaha Magazine so I could finally share it with you guys. The print version can be found HERE but you can read it online HERE. It was so fun to have a crew come in and shoot our home and chat with me about the recent move and my decor inspirations etc. I will do a walk through video when I get back home next week but for now check out the magazine! I included some of the pics below courtesy of (credit) Inspired Living Omaha/Jeffrey Beebee Photographer. Our bedroom sitting area made the cover! This is the Hearth room (sitting area in the kitchen) This is the Hearth room (sitting area in the kitchen) We love sitting here in the mornings drinking coffee and just hanging out. This is our master bath. I will be posting more pics of the bathroom soon. Below is out bedroom. This is our game room, we love playing pool Family Room were we spend most our time together watching movies 😉 The dining room My Office

Hi Darlings! Okay I am on my way to LA so today’s post is just about my awesome red pants and cool monochromatic look lol. These are made from my Simplicity Pattern #1283. The pattern is designed for double knits but you know I always design with options in mind. I knew when I designed these for Simplicity that I would be making them in a stretch woven too. I used a super stretch denim found HERE and I cut out the pattern one size larger than I normally would and just fit them as I went along. I knew I could always take them in to make them tighter but couldn’t add to them once cut, so the size larger assured I would be ok. I cut and sewed them exactly like I show you in the free Step by Step Video Tutorial HERE nothing changed except the fabric. I LOVE these pants and I will be making them in several colors of stretch denim and twill. If you have yet to pick up the pattern you can do so HERE. DIY Pants (Pattern HERE / Stretch Denim Fabrics HERE) / H&M Sweater (old)) / Nude Platform Wedges HERE / Vintage Glasses / Michael Kors Watch + Bangles #Simplicity #1283 #flaredpants #monochromatic #red

Hi Darlings! Woohooo I am almost done packing and will be heading to LA soon. I can’t wait to see my daughter and hang out for a bit. There is only one thing I miss from LA that I cant get in Omaha…..Great Sushi! so as soon as I can I will be stuffing my face with amazing Sushi before heading back home. Today’s look is a what I wore to a luncheon we were invited to. I love this dress and I have only worn it once since I made it and posted it HERE. I used a lambskin leather and a yummy wool. HERE are some great leathers and THESE wools would be awesome.  The heels are old from Steve Madden and the coat is my Banana Republic coat. DIY Dress (option) HERE / Steve Madden Heels (option) HERE / Kate Spade Bag / Banan Republic Coat #katespade #wool #Leather #stevemadden #DIY #Dress

Hi Darlings! This is the first look of 2015.  I so excited this year! I have SO MANY irons in the fire that I may just lose my mind, but we are moving full steam ahead in faith that it will all work itself out. The growth of the blog has been incredible, and this year we are going to be bringing you a ton of new posts, looks, projects, blogging tips, seminars, meet and greets etc. I am so thankful for my staff, for my readers, my family and my friends that I just want to give you guys the best possible blogging year yet. This skirt is a DIY from last year which I wore and posted HERE. The pattern is Vogue 8882 and it’s my favorite midi skirt pattern of 2014. The Sweater is from the GAP and the button up shirt is from H&M. The shoes are from Jessica Simpson (They are available anymore) I am headed to LA this week for business so I need to start packing. I am going to be attending the 2015 CHA Mega Show in Anaheim with Simplicity so I am really looking forward to the trade show. It’s always a blast to meet new people and talk shop 😉 I will make sure to share as much as I can. Gap Sweater (option) HERE / DIY Skirt / Jessica Simpson Shoes (I Love THESE) / Kate Spade Clutch / Banana Republic Coat #buttonup #midi #skirt #sweater

Hi Darlings, Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe New Years Eve. We are stating the year off with the 2014 PHOTO LOOK BOOK. We had a wonderful time with family over the last few weeks but are now back to the business of blogging. I am excited about this year and look forward to sharing even more. I also will be announcing the save the date for this years conference so make sure you are signed up for email updates. You can sign up with you email in the sidebar. THIS YEARS PHOTO LOOKBOOK: A collection of 112 looks worn and posted on the blog in 2014 provided in a printable, downloadable and smart phone/tablet viewable PDF Book. ORDER HERE 112 TOTAL LOOKS 62 DIY LOOKS PRINTABLE AND READABLE ON SMARTPHONES & TABLETS OUTFIT DETAILS FOR EACH LOOK ORGANIZED BY MONTH AND MORE…. Outfit details are included with each photograph! The 2014 Photo Look Book will help give you outfit inspirations, a little guidance, and some ideas for pulling looks you may already have in your closet. Simply look through the pics and see how you can pull the look together or add to your wardrobe. There were a total of 62 DIY garments in 2014 and many of them include info on the tutorials needed to make them PLUS there were 11 FREE TUTORIALS in 2014 for you to enjoy (info noted in the looks) This download helps me to continue producing tutorials and projects that are currently paid for out of pocket. The support you guys have shown me is amazing and I thank you in advance for supporting the annual Mimi G Look Book! Now getting dressed can be super simple with 112 total looks to inspire your wardrobe and daily looks! SAMPLE PAGE BUY HERE If you need help opening the file after purchase you can always email admin@mimigstyle.com and our customer service will help you. #2014 #lookbook #recap

Hi Darlings! This will be my last post for the year. 2014 has been amazing. We have worked so hard, and there are so many more amazing things we are doing for 2015 that I can’t wait for you guys to see, and experience. This has been a ridiculously busy year for me so I am going got take a mini break and enjoy my family. Before I leave you I wanted to share some cool last minute stocking stuffers in case you need a little help. These are some of my favorite things! 1. Make up, Nail Polish Sets, Gift Cards: I love making mini gift baskets so I take several different items within the same category and create a really great gift from a bunch of small gifts. I love am a huge fan of Bliss Body Products especially the Lemony Trinkets, I live for their Hand Cream (so rich and creamy). I also love the Anastasia Contour Kit, and Soap and Glory Foot Lotion…OMG but My FAVORITE Ultra Repair Cream by First Aid Beauty 2. I am a total foodie and love Italian food so I am always on the hunt for cool food gifts and kitchen gadgets. This year I am over the moon about Oliviers and Co.  the oils and vinegars are so yummy! and they have really great gift sets like the Mini Vinegar and Basil Oil Gift Set and the Black Truffle Oil! 3. This is my new best friend….The Bose Soundlink! It’s amazing and I have it on all the time while I am sewing and jamming away to music. The sound is clear and loud. The hubby loves it too! Great guy gift for sure and it comes in cool colors! 4.  I am also a huge fan of Gift Cards because lets face it I want to gift you something YOU will want, not something I think you would like because I like it, lol! I like to add something extra to my gift cards so if I am gifting movie tickets to friends I include the movie tickets in acute box with some DVD’s of classic movies, some snacks and candy. 5. We cant leave out our DIY’ers so of course Michael Levine has Gift Cards because we can NEVER have too much fabric. There is also a selection of MY favorite Sewing Machine Picks for newbies  HERE. There you have it, some of my current favorite things! I want to thank you all so much for your support and for always having my back! I cant wait to start a whole new year with you. I will be back on January 1st so from my family to yours…. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! and have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

For me it was most difficult because she is my first born and although you love all your kids abundantly I have shared more with her because she is my oldest. We would spend a lot of time together and not being able to do that at a moments notice takes some getting use to. Now that it’s been a few months since we have been separated I think we are starting to adjust a bit and have figured out ways to stay connected. When I downloaded the OneDay App I knew I had found a great way to make, send and receive thoughtful and fun stories to each other. Aside from it being so easy to use that my grandmother could figure it out (sorry grammy) it adds a nostalgic and magical touch to the videos we create in just a few clicks. It really is that easy! But what I liked most is that I can capture moments with my family that I can keep forever…even when my babies are no longer babies or want to marry Harry from One Direction. The first thing I did was text my daughter to tell her about the app and a few minutes later I started getting videos from her! I cant tell you how happy it makes me to hear her voice and see her little face. I can also tell she hasn’t lost her sense of humor LOL! My youngest babes jumped right on board, they are both a bunch of hams (I wonder where they get that from) and love being on camera so we picked some stories from the awesome list in the OneDay App they  and started capturing. My youngest daughter, Imani is such a cutie pie and I can see how quickly she is growing (UGH) that I just want to get as much of her on camera so I never forget her obsession with one direction, or my sons hilarious funny face and silly dances, or that fact that he also knows she is obsessed with Harry….. I guess when I started asking the questions I didn’t realize how much they miss Chastidy too! She seemed to come up in several videos and that made me happy, it showed what an impact she has had on them as their big sister. I figured while I had them on camera I better ask some good questions, like who they think they will marry or what they want to do with their lives….It’s great seeing the difference between my boy and my girl. Did he say he wants to marry someone like his big sister! I melted and immediately shared the video with her. I also found it most useful when sitting at a restaurant enjoying a meal. I know my family is silly but sometimes they make me laugh until my stomach hurts because you never know what they are going to say. Take for example what my hubby said when I asked him why God created the earth…. I then thought it would be super awesome to catch him in his office and ask him to do some impersonations and tell me a joke. The man never refuses camera time but I should have know better….He cracks himself up!!! I gotta tell you that every moment I spend with him reminds me of why I love him so much. We just celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary and if I could go back and marry him again I would…except this time we would do it in a church with flowers, a beautiful dress, and guests… and not at the court house in a green sweater and black capri pants with two witness in cargo shorts and t-shirts (yes, we must redo that moment) but it was one of the best days of our lives! OneDay is really one of the coolest apps I have ever downloaded and because it’s so easy to use and share the kids wanted to get in on the fun. They downloaded the app and turn the tables on us and each other…. I of course made sure to use it for my own sneaky agenda and find out what they wanted for Christmas. Note to self… Find out what a trick board is, find a robot puppy (not ready for real pets) and pick up that model toy Porsche! Time goes by so fast and I personally don’t want to miss a beat. I cherish every moment I can with my family and having these life stories lets me relive those moments over and over again. Thanks OneDay for making a truly magical app. If you don’t download a single app all year download THIS ONE, I promise you will love it. To download Click HERE Happy Holidays from my family to yours! *This post was sponsored by OneDay* #Videos #App #OneDay #Moments #family

Hi Darlings, Today I am prepping for my annual Soup & Wine Party! I love having these causal get togethers during the holidays. Last year I did it for my birthday and my family thought I was nuts, LOL “Soup and Wine?” but I knew it would be a hit and it was! Let me tell you people love soup and they love bread, add a little wine to the experience on a chilly winter night, and you have a winner. The prep is pretty easy since making the one pot soups can be done the night before and then warmed when ready to serve. Last year we had Corn & Cheese Chowder, Sherried Tomato, and Chicken & Noodle all from The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond….don’t tell her this but I sorta kinda love her so much! I have never tried anything of hers that I did not love. This year I am still doing the Corn Chowder (because it is DIVINE) and the Tomato (because duh! it’s yummy) but I am going to introduce a new soup for #3. Everyone loves the casual feel and warmness that comes from the soup and wine, that it makes for an amazing evening. I will share pics and recipes after the party. I also have a really quick and easy dessert that we will be making. Today’s look is an oldie but goodie. I love this fabric so much but was never able to find any more of it so I have held on to this one. I normally give away anything I made the previous season, unless the fabric is not available, I REALLY love it, or if it’s one of my couture pieces…Other than that I bag it up and give it away to local charities or the girls at my old home church. The links to anything still available online are below including the link to my MUST MAKE FALL DRESS TUTORIAL which is just what you need if you want to make the dress I am wearing. It’s super simple and made to fit your body, no matter your size. OH!!! Before I forget if you have yet to enter the SHOE CARNIVAL GIVEAWAY to win a $50 GIFTCARD you should head over right now!! it ends tomorrow so CLICK HERE DIY Dress Tutorial HERE / Coach Bag (old) / Gap Denim Jacket (option I love) HERE / F21 Earrings (old) /Steve Madden Booties (option I love) HERE

Hi Darlings, I hope you all had a super dope weekend! I am excited because I get to bring you BucketFeet, an artist-designed  footwear brand that is changing the way people interact with art. I consider myself an artist, I work mostly with textiles, but have also painted and sculpted over the years so I have tremendous appreciation when art meets fashion! BucketFeet exists to connect people through art, by creating walking conversation-starters, and giving artists a platform to stand on. Let me tell you, when I walk around in my BucketFeet sneaks it’s a constant stream of questions. People are drawn to the amazing art and vibrance of the shoes and that is exactly the purpose. Every pair of shoes comes with an artist card, in a super cool shoebox I had to keep, so you know exactly who designed your shoes! BucketFeet collaborates with artists from around the world to create products that stand out and tell a story. Painters, graffiti artists, writers, illustrators, tattooists and many more original creators are part of the BucketFeet Artist Network, 10,000+ artists in more than 50 countries!! I know for me the idea of drawing on my shoes started when I was in middle school. I would doodle on my sneakers during class and even thought it didn’t make my mom very happy, lol to me it seemed like a totally normal thing to do. Now I can amazing artist from around the world doing the drawing. I love the idea of having artwork on my feet and the fact that they are REALLY comfy adds to the charm. I don’t wear sneakers as often as I do my heels so when I do they must be fabulous, these are! I am a sucker for jeans and t-shirts and during the weekends that seems to be my uniform, but I have to have a little glam even in my casual weekend looks so here are two looks I love to wear and pair with my BucketFeet! They have styles for women, men and kids so no one is left out! They also make the best gifts this holiday because they are affordable, versatile, creative, and fun! BucketFeet even has their own gift guide! These are some of my FAV’S! Mid Top Dots: HERE / Blue East: HERE / Splash: HERE / Kinetics: HERE / Catapult: HERE / Patchwork: HERE You know I wouldn’t forget about you guys right? So here is a  25% OFF DISCOUNT! For the first 20 readers to make a purchase.  Make sure to CLICK HERE  and enter code MIMIG25 at checkout. *This post was sponsored by BucketFeet* #BucketFeet #Sneakers #Styled

Hi Darlings! As you can tell I am running behind on posting today, lol. I was up late last night, and this morning I could hear the rain falling and it made it really hard to get out of bed. Today’s look is from my day out and about yesterday. I had to go out and search for a type of label I needed, and of course when you are looking for something in particular it seems to disappear off the face of the earth! I eventually just gave up and ordered online…thank goodness for amazon prime shipping, lol. I know I told you guys that my oldest baby is coming home for Christmas so we are so excited to see her. We miss her so much but I am so thankful that she is doing so great in LA. She gets here on Monday so I am making sure to have everything in place and ready for her. The look below is my idea of dressing up my comfy sweats. The Cocoon Sweater is a DIY from this tutorial HERE and makes the perfect “throw and go” look. Details on the outfit below and link to the SUPER EASY tutorial…if you have wanted to learn to sew but didn’t know where to start, this is a great newbie tutorial. Cocoon Sweater DIY Tutorial HERE / American Eagle Joggers HERE / Steve Madden Boots (option) HERE / H&M Sweater (option) HERE / Watch MK / F21 Bracelets CLICK HERE for TUTORIAL #cocoon #leopard #sweater

Hi Darlings, Making the decision to relocate from the West Coast to Mid West was a huge decision, but deciding to buy a new home in another state made that decision even more complicated. We had been spending so much time flying to the other coast that it just made sense to be closer to our families and where we conducted most of our business. When we decided on Nebraska we began making a list of all the things we would need to do in order to make this process as stress free as possible. Tip #1 Make a list of all the things you want and don’t want in your new home. There are so many things that go into the purchase of a home that I felt a bit overwhelmed, so I made a list. Having my list handy gave me a clear idea of what I wanted and what I knew were deal breakers. I started by looking online for homes that I thought fit our family and could possibly want to purchase. As you all know I am a “do it yourself” kinda girl so I immediately went online and started pulling up homes to show the hubby. Soon after I started I realized I was going to need help! Not only was it difficult to look for a home that we loved but being on the West Coast searching in the Midwest was much harder than I thought it would be. Tip #2  Know your limitations and hire a professional. The next call we made was to a real estate agent that was recommended to us by friends. I had never worked with a realtor before so this was a new experience for me, now I realize it was the best decision we made. Having experts on hand to help us through the process of purchasing a home was crucial. Once we got on the phone with the real estate agent and went through our list of “we need 5 bedrooms, a finished basement, a deck, we want to live on the golf course, the schools must be great, there has to be a mall near by” (LOL, okay I didn’t tell him that but I thought it) I felt as if now there was someone better qualified to look for what we needed. After just a few days our realtor had sent over homes for us to look.. Once we had set up the viewings we booked our tickets and flew in for the weekend. Tip #3 Take time to read the contracts and don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand something.  It took us a just a few days to narrow down the homes to our first choice and then an entire new list of experts were needed.  There was so much to read and sign that after going through inspections, paperwork, negotiations, insurance, contractors, etc. we were so thankful that we had the right people on hand to get us through each new step. I made sure to ask questions if I didn’t understand something I was reading or just needed a little more clarity. The day we moved into our new home was a day we will never forget, and I am so glad we had the foresight to get the help we needed from qualified professionals.  We could not be happier! *This post was sponsored by StateFarm* #HouseHunting #StateFarm