Happy Birthday Sweet Little Susie!

My sweet second born, Susannah just celebrated her 13th Birthday just this past weekend along with some friends from school and church. Her Aunt Michelle put on a Regency Era, Jane Austen themed birthday for her and did a most excellent job! Hugs Aunt Michelle!
Susannah was inspired to have a "ball" for a birthday after watching (about 50 times :0) "Pride and Prejudice".
Her gown was made by me, in the style of Jane Benett. We changed a few details and had so much fun with it!
The day included a punch bowl, games, tea, sandwiches and a candlelit dinner and dancing! The house was dim with a roaring fire in the fireplace and candles everywhere! We had guests play on the piano forte' and it was simply a lovely party!





It's so hard to believe that time has gone as fast as it has. Susannah , now preferring to be called "Susie" is truly growing up. She is always rising to the task when something needs to be done. She loves to bake up yummy goodies for her daddy and to take to church. She truly has a servants heart and a gentle spirit.
Susannah has blessed our lives in so many ways and I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful daughter. Happy Birthday my sweet Susie! I love you to the moon and back!

Yes... I paint too ;0)

One of my other favorite past times other than sewing is painting.
When I was pregnant with my first child, my husband enrolled me in a tole painting class. As my instructor urged me on with my talent,my love for painting grew into a small business I had during the early 90's. I phased it out after having my 3rd child.
I recently decided to pull out the paint brushes again and give it a go...on a tote! So here it is! Ta da!!!
Each side features Cinderella's little friends. The inside can be personalized if you wish!
After finishing my latest rendition of Cinderella's pink ballgown, I couldn't resist adding some "character" to an "Ollie matchie accessorie"! ;0)
I have to say I had a blast painting it!
I have listed the tote in my Etsy Store, and aspire to create more in other themes. Stay tuned!

Cinderella's Pink Ball Gown

I am excited to share with you all one of my newest princess gowns, Cinderella's Pink Ball Gown, to be added to
The Calico Princess Collection© .
Your little princess will just love this sweet pink renditon of Cinderella's Ball gown made my her little mice friends!
Perfect for themed parties, park hopping, Character breakfast and imaginative dress up fun!
Please contact me with any questions!

My Sweet Customer... and her dollie!

I just had to share something so sweet I just received from one of my sweet customers, Miss Kayla!
I was so excited to receive Kayla's rendition of her in her Ollie Girl ,Alice Calico Princess gown with her matching dollie. As a mother, I melt at the sight of anything sweet and sentimental ;)
Receiving her artwork just made my day! Thank you so very much, Miss Kayla! Thank you Lynne, for sharing Kayla's beautiful pictures with me!
This confirms an idea that another customer gave to me about launching a coloring contest amongst my little friends! Get your crayons ready... Details are to come!