Crisp white dresses full of marvelous details aren’t just for summer. They are equally charming in the winter, especially around the holidays!
Sheer white cotton with multiple rows of lace insertion.
A simple white wool with hand embroidered hemline.
Rows upon rows of tucks with an eyelet hemline.
Snowy winter woods…
ice and vanilla
Tucks and wide broderie anglaise, on a large enough scale that one or the other would have to be chosen as the decorative element on the skirt of a dress
Creamy white with a ruffle bordered with lace insertion
White!
This morning we woke to the sight of millions of tiny snow flakes filling the air, falling, falling all through the morning… Bring nature’s perfect Christmas decoration.
Two little Ismays, looking centuries old… I love them at this stage ❤
A clean unbroken stretch of snow.
Snow covered painting studio.
The sharp scent of pine in the air.
The reds and greens of our Christmas landscape…
A simple boxwood wreath adorns the front door.
clap your hands!
Beeskeps sit on a covered shelf at the front of the painting studio.
Tack and tobacco barns…
The tobacco barn, 240+ winters…
The ultimate Christmas tree?
❤
The sewing studio tucked into it’s woodland home.
We are blessed with an abundance of rocks here in New England, which previous owners of our home put to good use. In this case as a truly outstanding pig pen.
Ready for wiinter with firewood stacked by the door.
Snow “Mushrooms”
A clean, peaceful view out my painting studio window.
Can you tell this wreath hangs on the door of my sewing studio? Strands of thread instead of tinsel dangle from it’s evergreen sprigs.
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Izannah Walker Journal 
Thank you Paula for the visual feast. Beautiful pictures, you are blessed. Merry Christmas!
Your are very welcome Elaine. Wishing you and yours all the best this holiday season!