Akram's Ideas

Vintage Haircut

A very classic haircut of the 40's and 50's was known as the "Middy", where the hair was cut into an elongated "U" shape.

Peachy Dress {Summer Sewing: Simplicity 2906}

After sewing a few dresses this summer, I thought I’d shift gears and work on a quick project, that being a skirt. Despite the thinking that this project would be quick, it wasn’t. The project took the same amount of time as most sewing...

Lemon Meringue Pie

For the Fourth of July me and my hubby decided to have a cookout, just the two of us. He decided he’d do the grilling and make hamburgers, and I’d be in charge of dessert. I usually make cake, or a jello type pie, but this time I wanted...

German Chocolate Cake

Our next door neighbors have been rather sweet to us, and in return we decided to do something sweet for them, by making sweets.