What up CHI-town

Long time no blog post?!! I know, I am not in hiding... I am just in CHICAGO! Sometimes you have those signs in your life where things just seem coincidental -- like when your boots just seem to be...

My Biz-Venture: Let's Debate...

Did you catch the National Debate last night? Don't worry, I am not going to get all political... but while things were getting all steamed up on the debate stage, things were also getting steamy...

5 Ways to Wear a M E G + M I L O Scarf - Black Tie

Today is my last post in my scarf styling series -- if you missed the others, find them HERE and HERE. And I think you will agree with me that I saved the best for last. Before Gran and Bop's...

Fresh Baked Birthday Sweets

Sunday was my Mother's Birthday, and while I didn't get to visit with her in person, I celebrated this week from afar by baking. You see, aside from my mother's day job as a dedicated chemist, she...

And The Winner is...

"People want to feel or express emotions in their clothes and furnishings, a bland cocoon is a dull existence" - Vera Neumann, Style Icon Thank you all for your lovely comments and complements of...

5 Ways to Wear a M E G + M I L O scarf - Daring Resort

While it might be September, the high today in Hot-lanta was 90 degrees. So even though thoughts of cool fall air and warm knitting projects keep flowing through my head, the reality is, as soon as...

6 Ways to Wear a M E G + M I L O Scarf - Fall Casual

You know what separates a home-cooked meal from a gourmet masterpiece? The garnish!! In exactly the same way, a simple fall outfit can be elevated to Look Book-worthy style with the addition of...

Birthdays are for Sharing: M E G + M I L O Giveaway

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. My weekend was extra special because yesterday was My Birthday!! Yes, yes, many years ago I was actually born on Labor Day Monday -- oh the irony. It...

Jam of The Month: Hot Pink

Remember my proclamation for how Hot Pink is taking over my life... here and here? Well, who knew that I actually was on to something? When the CB2 catalogue arrived I squealed with amazement at...

Project M E G + M I L O: Pattern Prototyping

My need for learning how to make my own patterns came at a very young age. One could say that I was a late bloomer, and so everything my mother sewed for me when I was younger was completely...

Some Days are Grey-er than Others

sourceThis morning ATL looked like this outside -- what skyline?! The weather man tells me it will rain off and on for a couple days because of Isaac. It looks so dramatic with our windows. And it...

My Biz-Venture: From Name to Clothing Label

Remember when I talked about making a name for myself? I belabored for days, weeks, and even months over picking just the right name for my company. Reading a name and seeing a label paints a...

Project M E G + M I L O: Silk Top in Real Life

Maybe you have been loving seeing all those amazingly vibrant colors, painted in a delicate ombré as you browse the M E G + M I L O Etsy shop. But you keep coming back to one question... How does...

With the addition of a Silk Scarf...

Just a thought as you prepare for your Friday -- embrace your day, your opportunities, and your confidence. Get your own Silk Scarf of courage from M E G + M I L O :)xo - megan

Etsy Front Paged M E G + M I L O!!

Side note -- I apologize in advance for the overuse of exclamation marks in this post. The title pretty much speaks for itself -- 'I may not be a model, but Etsy front paged M E G + M I L O!!!!!!'...

Nostalgic for Fall...

As I push down the plunger of aromatic coffee grounds in my afternoon french press pot of coffee, I need to tell ya'll how nostalgic I am feeling. Being in Asheville NC this weekend, even though it...

Birthday Chocolate that won't Melt in your Hand

Sunday was my Father's Birthday, so the Drew and I traveled to Asheville NC to meet my family for a birthday lunch celebration. It was a great treat to spend the day with my family, as we enjoyed...

The Bold and The Beautifully Hot Pink

Well folks, there is no cause for alarm, but I may be a little obsessed with hot pink-magenta lately. I don't know how this initially started, but it is getting worse. It is just such a magical...

New Vintage Pan, Delicious Almond Pancakes, and Unforgettable Family Memories

The Drew's birthday was in June, and my birthday isn't until September, so you can imagine my confused curiosity when a package arrived at our doorstep that was suspiciously wrapped like a present....

Project M E G + M I L O: Make way for Magenta

My sea of seafoam... well, it was condensed to make room for MAGENTA!! Painting all this magenta makes me feel so girly. When I was a little girl I had a light pink room, but pink was never my...

Project M E G + M I L O: A Sea of Seafoam

While so many of my Facebook friends are posting pictures of their toes in the sand, basking in the sunshine, with the clash of seafoam waves in the background, I, Megan, am experiencing a...

My Biz-Venture: Can I get your Number, Maybe?

An essential for any business is Business Cards -- that tiny piece of paper that hold so much power. Power? When you meet someone face to face, that little card is the jolt of memory they will take...

Happy 4th!!

Bella (Three Feet of Pure Excitement) Turns 3

Before we celebrate the nations birthday tomorrow, it is perfect time for a little recap of a very special little girls birthday :) My niece, Bella, celebrated her birthday in comfortable and cozy...

My Biz-Venture: Etsy - E-Commerce meets Social Networking

Choosing to jump on board with Etsy for the launch of M E G + M I L O was a no brainer. Etsy has always celebrated the artists viewpoint and is dedicated to handmade, but it is their combination of...

Crop Mob: Trading in the Concrete City for a day on the Green Farm

This weekend the Drew and I were not traveling or working, so we decided to do something a little different and trade in our concrete domain for a lush green surrounding. We joined other farm...

Project M E G + M I L O: ICE ICE baby...

I promised a recap of my very first show, the Indie Craft Experience, but I have yet to deliver. Since the show, I have been caught up in a whirlwind of Birthdays, Fathers days, and business days,...

Mr. Watson

Today is a special day here at Textile Love because it is none other than the Drews birthday!! I promised him I wouldnt make a big deal out of it, so this will be a short post of the top ten...

Project M E G + M I L O: The Debut Collection - Summer 2012

I know many of you are waiting to see pictures from this weekends Indie Craft Experience Show, which was my first ever showing of my pieces, but unfortunately you will have to wait a little longer...

Project M E G + M I L O: Got those moves like Swagger...

As a vendor at this weekends Indie Craft Experience Show, I am responsible for providing 500 pieces of swag promoting M E G + M I L O. Swag you say? Yes, the first 250 people in the door on...