Roses and pearls

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"A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in -- what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars." ~Victor Hugo Les Miserables I have been working on Gillyflowers for the past week or so! I have just added six new flowers, two ribbon work hearts, and a few other pretties to the Etsy Shop! I love to make the flowers because I never know how they are going to turn out. I will begin with one idea and as I sew something else blossoms! My brain is full of ideas lately…

If you’re a Downton Abbey fan, you are probably very familiar with this room. As captivating as the characters and the plot of the show are, do you find yourself distracted by and in awe of the furnishings and decor in each scene? In this room, the drawing room, it’s those amazing doors that really make a statement, don’t you think? What if you could create your own Downton Abbey drawing room doors? Who says you need to live in an abbey or even have a drawing room to have beautiful doors? A…

As 2011 wedding season winds down, I thought it would be fun to look back at all of the different gorgeous bouquets I had the privledge of photographing this year! If you're a bride looking for inspiration, look no further! Below are 40, yes 40 different options in every possible color you can imagine! Looking for a classic white/champagne bouquet? Looking for a modern red bouquet? how about purple and orange? Or even hot pink on hot pink? Take a look at some gorgeous bouquets using all…

"Let us not be too particular. It is better to have old second-hand diamonds than none at all." ~Mark Twain If I had the choice between brand new jewelry and vintage pieces I would always take the latter! There is something about antique jewelry - the styles, the settings, and the colors - that appeals to me so much more than what I see in jewelry stores today. I work in an antique store so there are plenty of opportunities to gaze longingly at beautiful old jewelry. I also watch BBC period…

Women of Spirit, Genius and Integrity create the future. -Cecelia Williams Bryant

White Roses, Diamond Pins and Pearls