Fashion Meets Decor

Tulle is a most wondrous fabric!

A skirt of tulle

~ fabulous! ~

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I have four tulle-skirted gowns ... flea market treasures

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Two fun occassions involved the wearing of gowns so far,

but when not being worn or used in photo-shoots,

hiding away in a closet

is such a waste of

tulled-beauty

For a few months I used them in my studio as a skirt under a high shelf.

Underneath was hidden my printer cart and computer wires.

I re-did this area and am now contemplating where to display the gowns.

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Here is a little writing/reading corner in my studio.

I didn't have a chair so brought in one of the metal outdoor ones.

But it needed 'something'...

The pink gown is a size quite small

and has a stain on the bodice

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... what if ...

Oh Yes!

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Tulle to the rescue!

Fashion Meets Decor

What is it About Polka Dots

That Makes Me Smile

(you gotta love Myrna Loy)

The sun is out and I'm putting on my sunglasses

and wearing some polka dots this weekend!

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What are you up to?

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~ Winner of my Paris art give-away is Mystical Gypsy ~

Dancing Through Paris! ... and a give-away

C O M E

Dance With Me

Through the City of Lights

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We shall leap with joy

as we take in the sights

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Of elegant cafes, flea markets and shops

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Where girlfriends visit

And share their deep thoughts

(..."I wonder where she got those shoes?"...)

( ... "I really need some chocolate ..." )

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We'll dance back in time

With some pirouette twirls

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To vintage fashions and hats-

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~ And wearing our pearls! ~

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So reach for your heels,

(or boots, slippers or shoes)

And join in the dance

With some Fred Astaire moves!

Grand Jete'-ing through Paris

With Anita, you know...

(  ... or is that Audrey? ... )

We'll sprinkle some glitter wherever we go!

We'll continue our journey

Long into the night

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As we dance through Paris,

With hearts of delight!

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Joining Anita at Castles Crowns and Cottages

in her "Paris, Simply Irresistible" blog party

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Please click on the image below for a visit to her blog

where you will find all the other wonderful blogs participating,

and get your fill of Paris! but first....

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I am offering a give-away of a glittered 5x7 of this piece,

"Dancing Through Paris"

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To enter, please leave a comment on this post.

For a 2nd entry, become a follower (or tell me you already are)

Winner will be announced next Saturday, June 4.

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Violet

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Poem and images by Violet Skiles

( except for the Fred and Audrey ones, but I did color those balloons :  )

Aprons Pillows Flowers

~ First, the aprons  ~

These are in a local garden center gift shop

It is the best place to go and browse if one is feeling a bit down.

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The colors and beauty are so inspiring!

I think these are all Jessie Steele designs

The fabrics, styles, and colors in these aprons are

ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL

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I am sure I would be a better cook by having a few!

I want to find this fabric!!!

I loved the light and reflection of the glass on the mirrored table

And oh my, the PILLOWS!!!!

Loved these bird ones.

Way too pricey for my budget though!

... I know, isn't it fabulous?!?!  $99 Fabulous.  Sigh ....

And then, the statues!

I took so many photos of several angel and faerie statues,

and gorgeous fuschia flowers

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Which all disappeared when I was sure I moved them to a folder

on my computer from my camera card.

~ gone ~

The bright side is, I guess I will have to go back  :  )

Don't you love the colors my friend is wearing?!?!!?

Hummingbirds were chasing her around thinking she was

a beautiful pink flower.

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Okay, not really, but she did match my favorite color of flowers.

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By the way, we both bought plants

and then went to our homes and planted them in our outdoor pots

Glorious COLOR!

Several years ago I received a plant sent by my friend Martha

as a birthday gift.  It was about a foot tall and I planted it

in our front yard.  Every year ~ after looking like it had died

in the winter ~ it grew bigger and more glorious

in the spring and always bloomed on my birthday week in April.

When we moved from that house to where we live now,

we dug it up and brought it with us,

and at first I didn't think it was going to survive.

And two years ago the winter seemed to have surely killed it.

This year we have had a cold spring

and I anxiously awaited the blooms for my birthday week

at the end of April.  It is almost a month late, but my oh my!

It's so special getting a late birthday gift don't you think?
It extends the fun.

The tiny plant now stands 5 feet tall,

and has the most GLORIOUS flowers!

What delight God must have when He creates such beauty.

~ For us to behold for just a week or so out of every year ~

... Chinese Tree Peony ...

Beautiful shades of white with accent colors of creamy pale yellows,

with a center of the brightest colors in nature,

surrounded by lush greens

I do believe God is the best Designer.

And has awesome color palettes!

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~ What treasures He has created for us to enjoy ~

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P.S.

I've updated a photo of my now creamy ~ with hint of pale yellow~ studio

with the new blue ceiling in my previous post if you'd like to see it.