painting of woman in blue dress reading, oil on panel, 19th century Woman Sitting in Blue Dress,

NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape

Train length: 95.5c

"I wasn't willing to fade into the background like the chubby best friend character in a rom-com

The navy background on this dark floral print keeps it from feeling too heavy

Faviana Style S10830 has a gorgeous linear pattern cascading down the dress and creating a slimming illusion

Ranch Chicken Fingers Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix,, I use Hidden Valley 1/2 cup flour,, plus 1/3 cup flour 1 cup Panko crumbs 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 tablespoons water Peanut or Vegetable oil Instructions In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour and 2 teaspoons of Ranch mix