Crisp white dresses full of marvelous details aren’t just for summer. They are equally charming in the winter, especially around the holidays!
Rows upon rows of tucks with an eyelet hemline.
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
Sheer white cotton with multiple rows of lace insertion.
Snowy winter woods…
A simple white wool with hand embroidered hemline.
White!
Creamy white with a ruffle bordered with lace insertion
ice and vanilla
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.
The sewing studio tucked into it’s woodland home.
Ready for wiinter with firewood stacked by the door.
Snow covered painting studio.
A clean unbroken stretch of snow.
The tobacco barn, 240+ winters…
Snow “Mushrooms”
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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A clean, peaceful view out my painting studio window.
The reds and greens of our Christmas landscape…
The sharp scent of pine in the air.
Two little Ismays, looking centuries old… I love them at this stage ❤
The ultimate Christmas tree?
A simple boxwood wreath adorns the front door.
Tack and tobacco barns…
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.
Beeskeps sit on a covered shelf at the front of the painting studio.
clap your hands!
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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!