In this week leading up to Halloween, I think back to when we went trick or treating. A store bought costume?? What was that! More often that not, I was a gypsy. Rummaging through my mom’s closet, putting together funky separates of the 1970’s. It was done on the afternoon of October 31st.
Also done on the same afternoon;
~ Going next door to my grandparent’s house and picking out costume jewelry from Nani’s jewelry box.
~ Preparing my UNICEF box and practicing what we were supposed to say in case any one questioned where the money went.
~ Selecting a pillowcase for my treats.
~ Keeping in mind my dad’s request for Good and Plenty (which was easy because no one ever liked them).
One Halloween, I got to wear the best costume ever. It was a clown costume hand made by my Auntie Carolyn for my cousin Allyson. It was red with white polka dots. It had a pointed hat and was trimmed with white pom-poms. There were pom-poms on the cuffs and collar too. It was heaven. And the pom-poms where the best. That little detail made the costume even sillier and more clown-like.
One of the best hand-me-downs ever!
For the week leading up to Halloween, we are excited to share with you
- a delicious blog - GROSGRAIN Kathleen Dougherty stitches and has made the most amazing Halloween costume. Look out Auntie Carolyn!
- A quick visit with Donna Downey, who I know and admire.
As I have said time and time again ~ Ribbon is in the details.
It is an
embellishment.
Ribbon can separate anything from average to brilliant.
It is the pom-pom.
I wish that your week be filled with pom-poms and loads of treats.
And if you can, save me a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup!
jen strano
Kathleen Dougherty is amazing. She is a mom, a stitcher and the author of Grosgrain Fabulous. She describes her blog as "A blog by an artsy craftsy, penny pinching, party planning, playdating, fashion finding, sci-fi loving, stay at home mommy who always keeps her sewing machine plugged in and loves all things cute!"
The pictures of her Marie-Therese costume speak for her talent, eye and dedication to her craft. The gown must have taken her hours to make. It is modeled by her daughter Lily and to top everything off!!! Kathleen gave this dress away to one of her blog readers.
She stole our hearts when we found out that she used 7 yards of pink satin on this dress alone.
Grace, kindness and talent make a fierce mix! Cheers to Kathleen!
Meet Donna. A regular gal. Mom and wife. Great sense of humor. and an AMAZING artist. Donna Downey back in the day was an elementary school teacher. Now she is the queen of mixed media crafting.
She calls herself a Craft Media artist, but what she really does is inspire thousands of women, through her classes that she teaches around the country, her blog - Simply Me, and her annual artist workshop - Inspired.
As Donna heads to Ireland to teach this week... enjoy reading what makes Donna ... Donna.
We threw our mini-interview her way and here is what she threw back.
Workspace: a safe place to experiment and play
Tool: heat gun…I am impatient
Color: right now, turquoise
Calendar: none. I just ask bill!
Latest or greatest: canvas and paint…I cannot get enough!
Inspiration: I find it everywhere…color pallets and design lines make me really happy.
Current Obsession: FABRIC!!!
Dream: to be able to afford to live in a small cottage in startford england and create all day
Organization: disorganized groupings of like things!
Pool or Ocean: POOL!
Book: the secret
Magazine: sommerset studio
My ribbon: right now jillian, can you please make it in 1” (he he!)
Finally!! Now back in stock .... Maeve. This beautiful ribbon has been out of stock for sometime and it is finally back in!! Available in 5/8", this ribbon is made of Crisp white and offset with the palest of pinks in a traditional design. Welcome back Maeve!
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