"No, YOU tell ME!"

I'm being very indecisive today....So I want to ask you a hypothetical question. Let's say I have a giveaway on this here blog. Ok? What kinds of things would you like to win from me? Give me some ideas; from silly to sublime. It could be one thing or a gift basket of a few things. Ready, set, GO! (leave a comment under this post OR on my Purple Pinafore facebook page)
Thank you!

Paper Roses

Here's todays music to view by:

These warm sunny winter days are making me anxious for Spring.  Today I went for a walk without a coat and it was invigorating!  Someday I hope to have a greenhouse, like my neighbor's, to start my little sprouts in.  The birds were joyfully soaring around in the warmth above me. Next time I've got to carry the longer range lens to show you their beautiful colors.  I found my vibrant belt, that I'm wearing as a scarf, in the bottom of a pile of fabrics at my favorite place: The Scrap Exchange. If anyone of my readers can tell me what country it might be from, I'd be very grateful.

I can hardly wait for Valentine's Day! I think I mostly like it because no one bats an eye when you combine pink and red. I'm always trying to sport the combination at other times of the year, too.  I made this paper flower wreath to put on my front door. I didn't have wire to form a wreath so I just cut out some cardboard and used the wires on the back of the tissue flowers to attach them.  If you think you've seen these flowers here before, you're right!  My dear friend Stacy made them for our Wedding Shower back home.  They were also used for wedding decorations, and to decorate our getaway car.  I'll probably use them for various projects until they disintegrate because I enjoy them so much.  

Well, I've got to go now, hubby and I are going for BBQ. It's my new craving, thanks to Cookout!

The Foggy Dew

Yesterday was a gray misty, January day.  There was a hushed beauty in the air. The deer appreciate the safety of the foggy camouflage.

A fleeting image of the lady cardinal. Her mate was harder to capture on film. I must put some feeders out very soon. 

The day's silvery haze made me think of how beautiful the color gray really is. It lends such a calming tone to whatever it graces.

 

Turkey n' Pie

It was exciting to get a photo back of a happy customer in her custom apron! She just happens to be my aunt Ruth. Here she is on Thanksgiving, modeling her "Turkey's in the Oven" apron, made just for her with vintage fabrics. Thank you, Aunt Ruth, love you!

If you want your own custom apron or one I've already made please visit this link:
Purple Pinafore.

Recent Sewing

I recently won a yard of good quality fabric from J &O Fabrics on Facebook. They asked what readers would do with a yard of  their brightly colored "African Queen". I answered right away because I had admired the design of the fabric on their website. The statuesque profile of the pattern reminded me immediately of my niece. I said I would make a hair kit for her mom to keep her hair care items in.  I finally finished the hair kit. It includes a tote bag, accessory bag, a kerchief and a headband.

Isn't she an African Queen?

Did I say free, yes I said free Vintage Clipart!

I love these freebie vintage images. I used one for my etsy banner, in fact. Check out this blog: Far Far Hill for a bunch of gorgeous images of yesteryear. You will have to click on the buttons for "free download".

Wedding in Review

I just realized after being married now for 9 months, that I never did a wedding post on this blog.  So I thought I'd share a few of our best wedding photos by the fabulous Adam Mowery.
My husband and I met online, I'm from CA and we now live here in his home state of NC.  I wanted a simple vintage Irish wedding but added a few Southern touches, too.  I'm wearing my mother's dress, that I altered to fit my 50's style. I loved the little chapel where we held the small ceremony, it's hard to find anything like that where I'm from.  My niece and nephew stole the show as the adorable flower girl and ringbearer. And David and I were so pleased with the music that was all done by Barrowburn, a local Celtic band. And I almost cried when my brother led us all in worship and added a custom line to David's favorite worship song. All that stress was for naught, because the Lord brought it all together perfectly. No, it wasn't my dream wedding but it was a simple and sincere celebration and committment before the Father. AND I just happened to get the most loving husband in the history of the world!