Hello and welcome! I’m Holly Chayes

I help makers, thinkers, builders, operators, creators, etc. implement solid containers for creative chaos, and functional systems for sustainable momentum, all in aid of making a life or business you love. 

Right now I’m working with people and businesses in a couple capacities… 

Business

Business coaching and consulting for small businesses ready to dig into the practicalities of what’s next.

When you’ve graduated from mindset-only to mindset+ 

When you’ve built something that functions but doesn’t flow yet.

When you’ve outgrown and overrun what used to work.

Whatever you’re stuck on, we can get you moving to what’s next.

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Individual

Life and clothing magic for individuals who thought they would be more prepared for this moment.

Personal or professional.

Once in a lifetime or every day.

A surprise or something you’ve been working towards for years.

Whatever this moment is, we can get you ready for it.

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new sewing plans – The Self-Made Wardrobe Week 42

The Self-Made Wardrobe is a project where I only wear garments I’ve made.
It’s a year long experiment in getting dressed without clothing labels –
it’s a year about noticing patterns, trying things, and observing what happens.


Day-288

Day 288 – Friday, May 15th
archer button up shirt // black tank top // black maxi skirt
robot necklace // bracelets // various rings // black flats

Day-289

Day 289 – Saturday, May 16th
archer button up // black tank top // graphic silk circle skirt
clock robot necklace // bracelets // various rings // sneakers

Day-290

Day 290 – Sunday, May 17th
the easiest jersey vest ever // black tank top // cascading flowers skirt
robot clock necklace // bead crochet bracelets // rings // black flats

Day-291

Day 291 – Monday, May 18th
my 2nd purple pullover // black tank top // jeans
robot necklace // bracelets // rings // black flats

Day-292

Day 292 – Tuesday, May 19th
archer button up shirt // black tank top // jeans
pocket watch necklace // various rings // black heels

Day-293

Day 293 – Wednesday, May 20th
my 2nd archer button up shirt // black tank top // black maxi
robot clock necklace // various rings // black flats

Day-294

Day 294 – Thursday, May 21st
blue kimono // black tank top // graphic silk circle skirt
pocket watch necklace // bead crochet bracelets // rings // sneakers

10 weeks to go…

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about some of the goals I had for the remainder of the self-made wardrobe, and with just 10 weeks left, I figured it was time to revisit them.

Goal 1: another chunky sweater. – didn’t happen. Oh well.
Goal 2: another light, thin, long sleeved pullover.Done! 
Goal 3: another 3−4 skirts. Started.
Goal 4: jeans.Ta-da!
Goal 5: start looking forward to summer. – Started? I made new tank tops.

Overall, that’s not too bad.

I think I’m now going to focus primarily on sewing skirts & summer things. I definitely want to make another pair of jeans, but I’m not positive that is 100% the most pressing project to be working on. And I still want to make that chunky sweater, but that will probably wait until the fall.

So, the new & revised goals:
Goal 1: 2-3 couple easy, light, breathable maxi dress (possibly a By Hand London’s “Anna,” maybe a simple drop waist 20’s inspired number) – otherwise it’s going to be a pretty miserable summer.
Goal 2: 3-4 more easy breezy skirts – I have plans & fabric for a few.
Goal 3: More tank tops… always more tank tops.

That’s totally doable! We’ll see how it pans out.