I've had a passion for sewing ever since my mother handed me my first threaded needle and taught me to sew a button back onto a pair of my overalls when I was just three. I loved watching my mom do the dishes and put buttons back on things that I tore off. Since little ones love to be like mommy, she let me be. While the love of washing dishes has long since worn off, I still love to sew and design and sew some more.
Until March 2008, I was an e-mail security analyst by day, spending a good chunk of time aching to have some sequins in my hands instead. When the company unexpectedly lay off a large chunk of its workforce, I found myself among the newly-unemployed, and am took it as a sign that the time was right to return to my creative endeavors full-time: sewing and dance, especially ballet. I will soon take up ballroom again, and favor Vienese waltzing and East Coast swing.
In the past I favored the Edwardian era, though an favoring the Regency era a bit more, perhaps due to the modern daily wearability of those gown. Titanic is a former favorite in terms of film, but Lord of the Rings currently has my heart.
Until March 2008, I was an e-mail security analyst by day, spending a good chunk of time aching to have some sequins in my hands instead. When the company unexpectedly lay off a large chunk of its workforce, I found myself among the newly-unemployed, and am took it as a sign that the time was right to return to my creative endeavors full-time: sewing and dance, especially ballet. I will soon take up ballroom again, and favor Vienese waltzing and East Coast swing.
In the past I favored the Edwardian era, though an favoring the Regency era a bit more, perhaps due to the modern daily wearability of those gown. Titanic is a former favorite in terms of film, but Lord of the Rings currently has my heart.
At a geek-social gathering in San Francisco, April 30th, 2008
At a pier in Santa Barbara, California, December 9th, 2007
On a personal note, I was born in 1980. I'm a Californian, born and bred, having lived only a handful of years of my life in other states. Currently I live in a lovely townhouse in Cupertino, California, a stone's throw away from Apple's headquarters, and am the future Mrs. to a wonderful man named Cody. We have two cats. a 23-year-old Balinese named Yoda, his younger orange and white companion, Oliver, and two golden retrievers,
Emma-Leigh and Luthien Tinuviel (LotR!).
I am a lover of Burning Man, and hope to make a return trek this year. It's not for the faint of heart, and is a dangerous journey. But for those mentally and physically prepared for the challenge, nothing can ever come close to an adventure like this.
Not much a fan of TV aside from Battlestar Galactica and Firefly, I prefer to read. My favorite books tend to fun toward fantasy and historical fiction. Tokien's incredible development of Middle Earth and its characters has made all his books my favorites, from The Hobbit to Lord of the Rings and beyond. In terms of "historical" fiction, I very much enjoy all of Philipa Greggory's books, especially the ones about the Tudors, and the works of Jane Austen (hence the name of one of our dogs).
Emma-Leigh and Luthien Tinuviel (LotR!).
I am a lover of Burning Man, and hope to make a return trek this year. It's not for the faint of heart, and is a dangerous journey. But for those mentally and physically prepared for the challenge, nothing can ever come close to an adventure like this.
Not much a fan of TV aside from Battlestar Galactica and Firefly, I prefer to read. My favorite books tend to fun toward fantasy and historical fiction. Tokien's incredible development of Middle Earth and its characters has made all his books my favorites, from The Hobbit to Lord of the Rings and beyond. In terms of "historical" fiction, I very much enjoy all of Philipa Greggory's books, especially the ones about the Tudors, and the works of Jane Austen (hence the name of one of our dogs).
Cody and I will be holding our wedding in Santa Barbara, California, in December of 2009, hopefully initiated by the man who broke the ice between us, our dear friend Joel. Of course I will design and make my gown and my bridesmaids gowns! This will have its own section on this site, and be off limits to my future-husband!
Cody is my absolute best friend and biggest supporter of my dreams. He's a very selfless man who inspires me to strive to be a better person and to reach for dreams I had given up on. I don't know how I could possibly deserve him.
My small family, Cody and the animals, is the most important thing to me, above all else. I am beyond fortunate with my life.
Due to requests, I will give you a peek into my sewing room, photos below.
~Aria
October 2, 2008
Cody is my absolute best friend and biggest supporter of my dreams. He's a very selfless man who inspires me to strive to be a better person and to reach for dreams I had given up on. I don't know how I could possibly deserve him.
My small family, Cody and the animals, is the most important thing to me, above all else. I am beyond fortunate with my life.
Due to requests, I will give you a peek into my sewing room, photos below.
~Aria
October 2, 2008
A tour
About Aria
Cody and I will be holding our wedding in Santa Barbara, California, in December of 2010, hopefully initiated by the man who broke the ice between us, our dear friend Joel. Of course I will design and make my gown and my bridesmaids gowns! This will have its own section on this site, and be off limits to my future-husband!
Cody is my absolute best friend and biggest supporter of my dreams. He's a very selfless man who inspires me to strive to be a better person and to reach for dreams I had given up on. I don't know how I could possibly deserve him.
My small family, Cody, Charlotte, and the animals, is the most important thing to me, above all else. I am beyond fortunate with my life.
(Note: We have sine moved, and I do not yet have my new sewing rom in photographable order.)
Due to requests, I will give you a peek into my sewing room, photos below.
~Aria
September 30, 2009
Cody is my absolute best friend and biggest supporter of my dreams. He's a very selfless man who inspires me to strive to be a better person and to reach for dreams I had given up on. I don't know how I could possibly deserve him.
My small family, Cody, Charlotte, and the animals, is the most important thing to me, above all else. I am beyond fortunate with my life.
(Note: We have sine moved, and I do not yet have my new sewing rom in photographable order.)
Due to requests, I will give you a peek into my sewing room, photos below.
~Aria
September 30, 2009
A tour
At a pier in Santa Barbara, California, December 9th, 2007
On a personal note, I was born in 1980. I'm a Californian, born and bred, having lived only a handful of years of my life in other states. Currently I live in an old-fashioned not far from the beach near Santa Barbara, California, and am the future Mrs. to a wonderful man named Cody. We had our first daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth, in December. We have five cats. Miss Starbuck, and the kittens Anakin, Jack and Rose, and Panda, and two golden retrievers, Emma-Leigh and Luthien Tinuviel (LotR!).
I am a lover of Burning Man, and hope to make a return trek this year. It's not for the faint of heart, and is a dangerous journey. But for those mentally and physically prepared for the challenge, nothing can ever come close to an adventure like this.
Not much a fan of TV aside from Battlestar Galactica (notice the first kitty name?) and Firefly, I prefer to read. My favorite books tend to fun toward fantasy and historical fiction. Tokien's incredible development of Middle Earth and its characters has made all his books my favorites, from The Hobbit to Lord of the Rings and beyond. In terms of "historical" fiction, I very much enjoy all of Philipa Greggory's books, especially the ones about the Tudors, and the works of Jane Austen (Emma!).
I am a lover of Burning Man, and hope to make a return trek this year. It's not for the faint of heart, and is a dangerous journey. But for those mentally and physically prepared for the challenge, nothing can ever come close to an adventure like this.
Not much a fan of TV aside from Battlestar Galactica (notice the first kitty name?) and Firefly, I prefer to read. My favorite books tend to fun toward fantasy and historical fiction. Tokien's incredible development of Middle Earth and its characters has made all his books my favorites, from The Hobbit to Lord of the Rings and beyond. In terms of "historical" fiction, I very much enjoy all of Philipa Greggory's books, especially the ones about the Tudors, and the works of Jane Austen (Emma!).
I've had a love for sewing ever since my mother handed me my first threaded needle and taught me to sew a button back onto a pair of my overalls when I was just three. I loved watching my mom do the dishes and put buttons back on things that I tore off. Since little ones love to be like mommy, she let me be. While the love of washing dishes has long since worn off, I still love to sew and design and sew some more.
Until March 2008, I was an e-mail security analyst by day, spending a good chunk of time aching to have some sequins in my hands instead. When the company unexpectedly lay off a large chunk of its workforce, I found myself among the newly-unemployed, and am took it as a sign that the time was right to return to my creative endeavors full-time: sewing and dance, especially ballet. I will soon take up ballroom again, and favor Vienese waltzing and East Coast swing.
In the past I favored the Edwardian era, though an favoring the Regency era a bit more, perhaps due to the modern daily wearability of those gown. Titanic is a former favorite in terms of film, but Lord of the Rings currently has my heart.
Until March 2008, I was an e-mail security analyst by day, spending a good chunk of time aching to have some sequins in my hands instead. When the company unexpectedly lay off a large chunk of its workforce, I found myself among the newly-unemployed, and am took it as a sign that the time was right to return to my creative endeavors full-time: sewing and dance, especially ballet. I will soon take up ballroom again, and favor Vienese waltzing and East Coast swing.
In the past I favored the Edwardian era, though an favoring the Regency era a bit more, perhaps due to the modern daily wearability of those gown. Titanic is a former favorite in terms of film, but Lord of the Rings currently has my heart.
Who is the person behind this site? I am Aria Austin, and I proudly create dreams. This has been a passion in my life since 1999, and a very important part of my life since childhood.
There is so much more in the closet, tubs and tubs of fabrics, trims, various notions, an ironing board, a couple more sewing machines, my collection of extant garments... I very much love those large mirrored closet doors!
For inquiring minds, my main sewing machine is a Brother, and my backups are a Kenmore and a Singer. My embroidery machine is an Elna, and my serger is a Viking.
Since these photos, more has been added to this room, like a lot of mess! Animals are not allowed into this room at any time.
For inquiring minds, my main sewing machine is a Brother, and my backups are a Kenmore and a Singer. My embroidery machine is an Elna, and my serger is a Viking.
Since these photos, more has been added to this room, like a lot of mess! Animals are not allowed into this room at any time.
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