News from the designer — simple pleasures

Handmade in my studio......

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Handmade in my studio......

 This mood board is so "me!"  From the dainty perfume bottles, to the vintage fashions, to the luscious feminine sleepwear.....I love it all!  And "handmade" is a reflection of the quality that you will find in everything that I make, and in all that I collect.  There is an appreciation for the work of artisan hands that permeates every fiber of my being!  God placed in me that passion many years ago and it was further cemented there by the precious women who influenced me as I grew from a little girl with nimble fingers and a tiny thimble, to...

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Enjoying another of life's simple pleasures...........

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Enjoying another of life's simple pleasures...........

I saw this handsome fellow in my front yard this afternoon.....had never seen one of these before so after befriending him until he grew bored with me, I ran inside to do some research and identify him. This is a Cowbird!  I had never heard of one although they apparently are quite common.  It is interesting that they use the old nests of other birds.   He let me get amazingly close while I gently tossed safflower seeds toward him.  The sound that he made as he was apparently calling his mate was very unusual....I have definitely not heard one of...

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Have tea with me.............

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Have tea with me.............

    One of my fondest memories as a business owner is having had my own tearoom as a part of my lovely shop.  The Shoppe for Simple Pleasures and Scarlett's Tea Parlor offered all versions of the tea service......from a cup of freshly brewed custom-blended tea and a scone to full Afternoon Tea which was a complete meal. This was my opportunity to personally meet and greet my customers, and often sit and visit with them.  We enjoyed sharing stories of our common interests, personal experiences, and family traditions. Afternoon tea is historically an English tradition.  Dating back to...

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When the red bud trees bloom........

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When the red bud trees bloom........

This day is dedicated to Ms. Phoebe, my constant companion.

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VINTAGE FASHION INSPIRATION............The Peignoir Set

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VINTAGE FASHION INSPIRATION............The Peignoir Set

Oh to be dressed in such feminine finery as one retires to her dressing room.......having luxuriated in a fragrant bath, powdered and perfumed, and now ready for a favorite novel to lull her into a relaxing stupor.  Ahhhhh..........this is so me.   http://www.shop4simplepleasures.com

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