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Though I am not a patron who can vote in polls, I was the one who originally suggested a historic Disney princess in one of your videos months ago and I was so excited to hear that it was popular enough for you to take on, I actually gasped, I can't wait for it!!!

Fantastic way to organize your lace collection, both beautifully done and uncomplicated! Definitely using your method, thank you. Love to see how you organize your sewing space. Looking forward to all your projects and hopefully hearing more about the puppy. Have you heard of Teeccino? A terrific caffeine-free coffee substitute, tons of flavors, mostly organic; mint chocolate is my favorite--you can buy 'tea' bags or loose 'tea' if you prefer.

Great video! As an avid tea drinker, I recommend Moroccan Mint tea (green tea with mint) and Fortnum and Mason's "Countess Grey" tea! I think that both of these teas are very flavorful, especially for tea in a bag (as opposed to loose leaf), and they both have caffeine. Matcha powder also makes a great latte if you mix about a tablespoon with a little hot water and then pour some steamed milk overtop.

As a barista, I totally understand the fact that coffee makes people very ill at times, especially with hospital trips and medication reactions, as well as just really messing with their bodies. So I always offer Chai as an alternative! Almost everyone takes it and ends up loving it, although the only wake-up juice part of Chai is the sugar content, the cinnamon and other spices are generally really great for the body. By the way, I mean the powder, not the syrup. The syrup is really just cinnamon-sugar liquid, give that one a miss if possible. As the comment above me mentions both, Matcha is my ultimate fave (generally sold with a pump of vanilla) it's still bitter green tea powder, so you now have the choice of at least two acquired tastes, with lots of health benefits on the side. There's also turmeric lattes, beetroot lattes, and a bajillion types of tea, hopefully you'll find something local. And if you super need it, just ask for a ristretto shot of coffee (20mls of espresso), which is barely anything if you ask for a large, but could do the job in a pinch. And as for my sewing adventures, I've amassed all of your patterns so far PLUS a completely free extra cloak pattern McCalls seems to have sent me by mistake? I have no record of purchasing it, not charged for it, and it was sent as a reorder. Would you like me to send it to your PO Box as a giveaway prize? I already have a copy, so it's if no use to me currently. Looking forward to that gorgeous yellow fashion plate, I was eyeing off its blue cousin on pinterest recently!

I really enjoy your videos and hearing about your purchases and plans. I'm sorry to hear that you can't drink coffee and that you're not enjoying tea: I don't often drink coffee as it makes me feel unwell too, but grew up drinking tea anyway. The suggestion of chai is a great one: a good chai feels so invigorating thanks to the combination of tea and spices. I also love Earl Grey and English Breakfast teas. Matcha is a big favourite for me when I'm tired as it's quite caffeinated, but not everyone likes the the somewhat grassy, slightly bitter notes. Hope you find something that you enjoy drinking!

Angela, my deepest sympathies on having to give up coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker, I jumped straight to espresso-based drinks but had to give them up due to a stomach ulcer. I straight-up cried when I was told in no uncertain terms that I could not drink my beloved mochas! I also switched to tea (or "leaf soup" as we jokingly call it in my house). I really like Twinings brand English Breakfast Tea, it's sold in most supermarkets so it should be easy to find. I am greatly looking forward to your "ship dress" project! As for the bustle dress project with the sprays of flowers, you may want to look into making a "lobster tail bustle"--much less fabric and time! I am putting a link here to different images of lobster tail bustles: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/314759461435253495" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/314759461435253495</a> Lastly, I just wanted to say "Congratulations!" on your Robe a la Francaise project. That was the most labor-intensive gown I think I've ever had the privilege to watch you make, and you did a spectacular job. I recall this era was a bit intimidating for you, but I would never have known it from the meticulous way you crafted that gown from nothing. I am SO PROUD OF YOU! It is a splendid costume and you look fabulous in it! Any chance of us getting a video of the charming hat you made to accompany the gown?

If you like cinnamon and clove you might try Chai tea. It can have just as much caffeine and tastes way better, at least to me. I really don't like most teas, they can be bitter or taste almost like perfume. I drink Stash brand that is pretty good.

Draping mojo? :D Now I have to find out if I have any.

Oh, no coffee? That’s torture for sure! I tried ‚getting clean‘ several times in recent years (it keeps my teeth pretty yellow and I can’t afford caps), but always relapsed. Tee just isn’t as satisfying, even though I kinda enjoy the taste. If I don’t have access to palatable coffee however and really need a fix badly, I use a ‚preworkout’ instead. That stuff is incredible. Kinda like chucking two bottles of energy drink. It’s not for everyday use, obviously, or it’ll loose it’s efficacy, but it’s a lifesaver for the occasional ‚brain fog‘ day.

I had the same problem with coffee. After 6 months of drinking tea every day I realized it was no longer gross and at 9 months I liked it. I can't have caffeine anymore but I still love my tea.

I feel like the entire Organized Chaos vine is just the universal energy for 2019 so far. In terms of coffee/tea, I cannot stand the bitter bean water or the bitter leaf water and prefer to flood my bloodstream with Monster Zero Ultra, which is not as good for you. But it’s VERY caffeinated and zero-calorie. If you were looking for recommendations. Also Welcome Elsa!

I should send you some real tea from England.

THERES AN ELSA!!?!?! In love!!! Yo doggos are soo cute! Perfect way to end a video, high key appreciated them. I am beyond excited for all your new stuff! Chatty vlog type videos like this or monthly vlogs are my hands down favorite thing you post :D super excited for the December vlog you mentioned!

you might try making your own hotchocolate tea mix for flaour and richness

i'm trying not to girlishly sqeek when i saw a new vid up you made my day

I love the idea of using the Gray colored for the 1940s wedding dress with white lace. I believe during the time not everyone had a white dress for the lack of money and supplies. For instance my grandmother could not afford a wedding dress so she bought a $25 navy blue dress. ( which she still thought was expensive at the time)

For a tea with taste try: " Lapsang souchong, sometimes referred to as smoked tea (熏茶),[1] is a black tea (Camellia sinensis) that is originally from the mountainous Wuyi region in the province of Fujian in China. It is distinct from other types of tea, as the leaves are traditionally smoke-dried over pinewood fires, imparting a distinctive flavor of smoky pine. Lapsang souchong is noted for its rich aromas and flavours which include pine resin, woodsmoke, smoked paprika, hints of dried longan,[5][6] and the evocation of peated whiskey.[7] It is common for even rather strongly brewed Lapsang Souchong tea to lack the bitterness common with other tea varieties." Quote taken from Wikipedia.

Definitely like your monthly blogs, they give a nice insight in what keeps you busy and they have a cozy “behind the scenes” vibe. The project you “shipped out to that previously mentioned place in New York City” looked so beautiful, one of my recent favorites. Keep up the great work!

Fabric to go along with a model ship! Ha! You are so awesome, I love it :)

Hey, as a tea drinker, I get what you mean about the taste of tea. What tea are you drinking? Green tea I find pretty terrible myself, so may I suggest trying a Masala tea (which is a cardimum+cinnamon spiced tea)? You can drink it with milk or without, with sugar or without. Its tasty either way. Also, Red Rose, or Tetley's black teas are pretty good for a morning kick. Just steep them for a little longer than they say on thw pack.