» This week on Design Diary, I showed everyone how to install zippers 3 ways : invisible, centered, and lapped.

» These pants need to get in my closet ASAP. This dress, too. 

» I have updated my email address! I finally got up off my butt and created holly@hollydollyblog.com . The contact page has been updated, as well :)

» Speaking of getting in contact with me, don’t forget that you can follow along with HollyDolly through all of your favorite social media sites : Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Bloglovin. 

» It was Cascade week on Design Diary! I’ve done tutorials, and shared a full outfit. Head on over to see it all, and I’ll share some photos here on Monday. 

» I’m starting to realize what having a kitten means - my arms and legs are starting to look like his personal scratching post. Oh, baby Henry.  

» Boo and I have a new favorite go-to weekend activity : kayaking and canoeing on the Charles. We’ve headed a few times towards the outskirts of the city, where it’s quieter. But next time we want to try it right from Boston. I’m sure the city views will be amazing!

» A few more items to add to my summer wishlist : this top, this dress, and these sneakers (yep, I said sneakers. How unlike me. But they are polka dot, so I guess that makes sense). 

» This week on Design Diary - It was Crescent week! I shared some tips and tricks for assembling the top, and then showed you my dress variation. 

» Speaking of Crescent and the rest of the Breakwater collection, check out some of the pattern testers and their awesome creations. They all did so good!

» The winner of the Loly In The Sky giveaway has been announced!

» Have a great weekend, my friends!

» Have you checked out Megan’s new pattern collection, Breakwater, yet? I’ve started to get to work on some variations and tutorials, so watch out for them throughout the month of May on Design Diary!

» This week I was interviewed and featured On Chictopia’s blog, Everybody Is Ugly. Check it out here!

» Also, earlier this week, I was featured on Hollaback! Boston. Hollaback! is an awesome movement aimed at stopping street harassment. You can read my feature here.

» This week’s wishlist items include this golden hem skirt, these polka dot shorts, these Seychelles heels, and these comfy pants.

» Last but not least - thank you all for your comments about our new baby kitty, Henry! We’re pretty smitten with the little monster :)

You guys - we adopted a kitty! 

Boo and I have been trying add a little fur ball to our family for months now, but the stars just didn’t align… until this weekend. We headed to the shelter on a gorgeous saturday, after laying out in the sun and enjoying the city, not really expecting anything. We knew how crazy the shelter can be on kitty day - lines out the door, people fighting over the poor kittens. But we got in there, laid our eyes on this little guy, and were told we could take him home that day. 

His name is Henry. And he is pitch black. He’s a cuddler, but also a little maniac. And we love him. 

You’re sure to see him around here quite a bit. And if you follow me on Instagram, you will definitely be seeing a lot of him. I’ma cat lady now. 

Last Thursday, I was invited to co-host the LOFT grand re-opening event at Prudential Center. Alongside Emily, Amy, and Alana, we mingled with customers, offered styling advice, and took way too many Instagram photos (in true blogger fashion). Oh, and there were music and delicious cocktails. So.Fun. 

The store looked impeccable, and the clothes were the cutest. Seriously, I’m not just saying that. I spent some time before the event trying on a bunch of different outfits, and I wanted them all. In fact, I think I might be going back for a few more items (shhhh, don’t tell Boo).

Thanks to the LOFT and Blog Better Boston girls for such a lovely evening! 

P.S - I didn’t get any proper outfit photos (seeing as I picked it out just before the event started). But trust me - I will definitely be repeating this outfit. 

Here’s what I wore:

» This week on Design Diary, I shared a tutorial on how to sew buttons using your machine, and a colorblocked Kelly skirt (above). 

» It seems I find a new swimsuit every week that I think I need (can you tell I’m ready for summer?). This week, it is this one. 

» I’m still at a lose for words for what happened here in Boston monday. I’ve been loving all the little bits of love for the city - little handwritten notes left in random spots, and my hockey team, the Buffalo Sabres, saluting the Boston fans alongside the Bruins after wednesday’s game. And that national anthem? Ugh, so good. UPDATE: THINGS HAVE GOTTEN CRAZY. IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA, STAY INSIDE AND STAY SAFE. I’m not going anywhere today.