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Sharing the love....

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Sharing the love....

So much love goes into all my work....I hope you can feel that love when you partake of anything I have made.  #blessingstoyou #thankyouforyoursupport #prettythingsmakemehappy #thebest #madeinusa 
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An afternoon of simple pleasures....

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An afternoon of simple pleasures....

Spending time playing with the light today...making some photos in the soft afternoon sunlight as the lace-covered windows create an ethereal ambiance around me.  The soft hues relax me...the crystal sparkles and dances with delight as I tiptoe on the lush ambusson rug under my feet, snapping shots as I move ever so gently.

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Should I offer these again?

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Should I offer these again?

While sipping my morning coffee earlier, I decided to look through some photos that go way back!  When I launched Simple Pleasures decades ago, there were some categories that were especially successful……one was camisoles that could be worn as sleepwear but also for daywear alone or under a jacket or sweater.  I am considering reintroducing these lovely, feminine pieces….. maybe in black and white.  What are your thoughts?  Would love to hear from you!  #circa1991 #camisole #daywear #layeringpieces #lingerie …….a versatile wardrobe addition…..great for travel…..sensible yet very feminine. www.shop4simplepleasures.com

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Bed Jackets are my specialty!

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Bed Jackets are my specialty!

I absolutely love designing bed jackets!  I think they are such a perfect topper for an elegant nightgown.  I feel so special when I step out of a warm bubble bath and into a pretty ensemble comprised of a luscious nightgown and finished with an elegant bed jacket.  The two together really make a statement and say "I feel pretty!!!"  Below are just a few of the ones that I offer.  I am delighted that Simple Pleasures has made bed jackets a lingerie "must" again!!  There are many that are not on the website but I have photos that I...

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I learned so much as a young girl......

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I learned so much as a young girl......

I learned so much as a young girl from observing the work of my mother and both grandmothers...I was fortunate to be surrounded by creativity during those formative years.  Watching and learning through those years to think outside the box and to make the most of what I had to work with....such was the foundation of the Simple Pleasures of today.🥰 #learnandgrow #preciousmemories #fashiondesigner #seamstress #olderandwiser ....Never forget your humble beginnings.  www.shop4simplepleasures.com

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