Low Maintenance Garden Blooms while I help with Grandbaby
On a rare night at home, while eating dinner on our deck last week, I spied flowers cheerfully peaking over the edge of the decking at me.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: family
My Second Granddaughter Arrives on Mother’s Day
Born four weeks early, Little Miss E was born 4 pounds 15 ounces, which is two ounces heavier than her daddy, a preemie born six weeks early.
Introducing my Granddaughter to Mount Vernon on Mother’s Day
After walking through the Texas Gate entrance to obtain tickets and a tour time for the mansion, I introduced little Miss M to the Washington family!
My Son’s Rustic Barn Wedding with his Sweetheart
As they began to say their vows, raindrops fell but only for the briefest of showers…so the ceremony continued and they became Mr. and Mrs. to our great joy!
Sewing a Buttoned Bustle for a Wedding Gown
My son’s fiancee asked me to fix the awful alteration sewn by the bridal shop onto her gorgeous lacy wedding gown, that was about to fall apart.
Creating Silk Floral Bouquets for my Son’s Wedding
Learning how to make bouquets, corasages, and boutonnieres from a friend when my brother got married, I used the same techniques when my daughter got married.
Creating Reception Centerpieces for my Son’s Barn Wedding
A couple of weeks before their wedding, we created the reception centerpieces, which they carefully planned with deep meaning for their relationship.
Mother of the Groom Gown Shopping for a July Barn Wedding
Surprisingly, the super sweet young gal cheerfully attended my requests by bringing me gorgeous sleeveless navy blue gowns…that looked youthful!
Vintage Aloha Dress for a Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower
The fabric for both the sundress and the jacket were 1950s styled Aloha fabrics from the Gertie line that sold at JoAnn a few years ago.
Petticoated Dress in Blues and Pinks for Baby Photos
When my daughter wanted a fancy dress for the baby to wear for her first official photo shoot, I found this adorable pink petticoated dress with sheer blue overlay.
