Finally brethren. . .

 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and 
if there be any praise, think on these things.



Philippines 4:8

   Have a beautiful day!

                   

Anne with a spark of Scarlett inspiration

I've had so much fun making this blouse for the Historical Costume Inspiration Festival!

My inspiration was Anne's lovely blouse:

This was my favorite outfit in the whole movie.

We used New Look 6599 as a base pattern but my mom and I altered the neck line, lengthened the sleeves quite a bit, drafted a sleeve cuff, and added elastic. Whew! ; )

My mother is an amazing seamstress and this blouse wouldn't be possible without her help!

Thank-you Mama! ♥

Here it is...

(You can click on all the pictures below to make them bigger.)

We picked out some pretty lacy netlike fabric for the top of the blouse.

It was too thin and delicate, so one night I was staring at the curtains in my bedroom when Scarlet O'Hara came to mind. The curtain was perfect! Mama agreed and the next day we bought a panel.

Trim from the bottom of the panel.

We didn't have time to make the long edwardian skirt to go with it.

I had make a light corduroy skirt a few years before, and, with a brown ribbon, it finished the outfit.

The sleeves are the best part. : )

Serious.

Done!

Thanks for taking the time to look!

                Blessings,

                             

Black and White

There's a black and white photo challenge over at Aspire.

I love black and white. And I love capturing pictures at the right moment.

It took me a while to find the one I liked the most. 

This one of my sweet little cousin Maddox was just right. : )

See ya'll later!

::On the Dove Field::

Hi Y'all! My dad, brother, cousin and I went dove hunting this passed weekend! 

^loading the 4-10^

The weather was amazing! It felt like fall was really here! 

Looking out for doves.

Dylan.

We got to the field at about 2:00. The doves didn't fly until around 3-4:00.

Meanwhile I took pictures, worked on a hat for the children in Romania, and read a little. : )

A hat in the making.

Every time a gun went off...

... Dylan covered his ears. 

Coming back with a dove.

Dad keeping a lookout.

I shot one dove. ; )

Dylan was Benjamin's "bird boy!"

It was a long day. But very profitable. : )

:::

Here's the Bible verse in Spanish as promised.

"Antes, en todas estas cosas somos más que vencedores por medio de aquel que nos amó.

    Por lo cual estoy seguro de que ni la muerte, ni la vida, ni ángeles, ni principados, ni potestades, ni lo presente, ni lo por venir, ni lo alto, ni lo profundo, ni ninguna otra cosa creada nos podrá separar del amor de Dios, que es en Cristo Jesús Señor nuestro."

Romans 8:37-39

What did ya'll do this weekend?

Y'all have a blessed day!

Happy Birthday to my Grandma

Happy Birthday to my wonderful Grandma!

My Grandmother ~

Lord, I thank you for my Grandma.

She's the most amazing one I know.

Her love is overflowing,

And I just want you to know,

She's the best ever!

My Grandma is so kind and loving,

She loves her wild grandkids too.

She always has some time to listen

To our many rambles and our stories.

We love you!

Grandma, I hope your day is special,

As you go about your work.

Singing, talking, laughing, loving.

I LOVE YOU!

~by Allison

Happy Birthday Grandma!

I love you!

          Love Forever,

                   

Green Beans in the Garden Song

Hello All! While visiting the West Ladies website I saw their music video "Green Beans in the Garden."

It was such a sweet, fun song I wanted to share it with you!

Enjoy!

Many Blessings!

A Lovely Giveaway

Miss Emily Rose at Simply Vintagegirl is hosting a giveaway! All three collections of their paper dolls, and a surprise that they have been working on! Click HERE to enter!


Blessings,