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Attempts at a Cottagecore Still Life

Attempts at a Cottagecore Still Life

Just a quick post today to show some of the still life photos I've been working on.In the 1980s, I had a hard copy Crabtree and Evelyn catalog, that I...

Attempts at a Cottagecore Still Life

Just a quick post today to show some of the still life photos I've been working on.In the 1980s, I had a hard copy Crabtree and Evelyn catalog, that I...

Birthday Stay at Keswick Hall

Birthday Stay at Keswick Hall

My birthday always seems to fall during the hottest week of the year, so this year I decided to do the only thing you can do when it's hot and...

Birthday Stay at Keswick Hall

My birthday always seems to fall during the hottest week of the year, so this year I decided to do the only thing you can do when it's hot and...

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Collection - Part 2

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Colle...

After taking a little detour in my last post on the meaning of "Handmade", this is the second post showing how I constructed a new lace top for my Spring...

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Colle...

After taking a little detour in my last post on the meaning of "Handmade", this is the second post showing how I constructed a new lace top for my Spring...

Woman's hands at sewing machine

What "Handmade" Means to Me

I have been working on a new lace top for my Spring Collection, and this post was supposed to be Part 2, showing the second half of the construction process...

What "Handmade" Means to Me

I have been working on a new lace top for my Spring Collection, and this post was supposed to be Part 2, showing the second half of the construction process...

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Collection

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Colle...

Lace is one of my favorite fabrics for spring, it’s so delicate and pretty but also lightweight and versatile – you can wear a lace top to a wedding or...

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Colle...

Lace is one of my favorite fabrics for spring, it’s so delicate and pretty but also lightweight and versatile – you can wear a lace top to a wedding or...

Spring is Here!

Spring is Here!

It's been a while since my last blog post, I think the new energy of the spring season has got me moving again.  I went for a walk around some...

Spring is Here!

It's been a while since my last blog post, I think the new energy of the spring season has got me moving again.  I went for a walk around some...