Brown Paper Packages tied up with strings...

This was too pretty to not share and I am not able to share pictures of my latest project just yet... But we will unwrap the mystery package in a few weeks.

In the meantime, I have been filling an order for a custom baptismal gown for my aunt's first baby. We have been going through the process of customizing it to make the perfect little gown. We have decided on a lovely simple pattern with a Peter Pan collar and pleats in the front which we will add lace to the bottom. Keep your eyes open for pictures of the gown in the making... =)

The Southern wife's must-have...

This cookbook is a must for every Southern girl. It has plenty of Southern recipes that should be fun to try at any point in your Julia Child adventures. This cookbook has everything from Mama's Sausage-Pecan balls to Coca-Cola Baby Back Ribs; from Burgundian Honey Bread to Meme's Blackberry Cobbler... Something for every good Southern boy or girl to enjoy! It should be simple enough... after all back in the day Mema did have all "them fancy cookin' gadgets!"

And be sure to tell everyone after dinner, "Y'all come back now ya hear!"

4th of July Festivities

I am only about a week late but I wanted to tell you about my 4th of July projects. I wanted to wear something fun for the festivities and so I decided to make a dress. The decision was easy for material because this red mattress ticking popped out. It made an adorable, vintage looking dress.

And then my second project was a lovely sheet cake from Martha Stewart... It was very fun but like most Martha Stewart projects it was a challenge. If you plan to try this out Allow yourself a full day to try this out. Here is the recipe... And here is the final result! Lots of work but it was well worth it!

Amy Butler Happiness

Have you ever heard of Amy Butler? She is one of the most talented fabric designers... all of her fabrics are full of color and imagination. Now don't tell me you couldn't do with more brightness in your life?

Here is a free pattern of hers for pillow shams... Of course you can use any fabric but you know you are tempted to use something like this Pink Trumpet Flowers fabric from her Love Collection.