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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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Vintage magazines......

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Vintage magazines......

I love flipping through vintage ladies' magazines! Not just for the fashions, but also the recipes and lovely stories about hobbies and home life.  Whether it is a fashionable Godey's Ladies Book or old Family Circle and Good Housekeeping issues, I love them all!

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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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