Surprise in the Middle

 This beautiful cupcake is Brianna's creation. BUT this is no ordinary cupcake.

Ta...Da...Check out the middle of this baby. That's right, plopped right there inside is an Oreo cookie. Can you guess what kind of fabulous frosting that is? It is none other than white chocolate cream cheese frosting~absolutely scrumptious!!!! Yes, they are all gone. 

Creativity Explosion

Brianna and I watched the 5th episode of The Fashion Fund and it helped inspire me to get going on Brianna's Easter dress. I got my tools out:

Next, I made her basic block. This is a basic pattern with her measurements. I will change this to the look that she wants.

 This is the muslin from the basic block. I fitted this to Brianna and marked it where I need to make changes. I'll transfer this to the pattern and make the changes.

 This is my second muslin. I took in the sides, shortened it. trimmed down the staps, lowered the neckline, and a few other tweeks.

I just fitted her again and have more changes~no suprise to me. I'll be getting the skirt attached soon to see the whole thing. I'm having such a good time with this! As I was working earlier, I realized that it has been YEARS since I have done pattern work and, oh my, I absolultely LOVE it. I can so get in the zone and go for it.

Valentine Goodness

 

       I love flowers! I enjoy flowers on Valentine's Day!!!

                               BUT... more than flowers...                             

  

I LOVE homemade Valentine cards!!! I do not need anything fancy just the love poured into the card. It's even more special to me as my kids get older and still carve out the time to make them.

Wardrobe Planning for Fall

So, are you curious about Fall 2012 fashion colors? You can go here to view them:  www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/index.aspx 

The Spring 2012 palette is posted here as well.

Kissed by Sunshine

Yesterday morning, Sunday, I was fast asleep. All of a sudden I felt this sort of caress or sensation on my face. The sun had risen and was ablaze upon my face. It was wonderful! I just lay there soaking it in and enjoying this part of creation that God has made. Great start to the Lord's day! That moment came back to me throughout the day. Thanks be to God!

2012!!!

A BIG fat happy heartfelt HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone!!!!

What Are You Wearing?

I have been reading Sinclair Ferguson's book By Grace Alone: How the Grace of God Amazes Me. This paragraph on Christ's righteousness is incredible. Have a tissue handy.

"The only righteousness with which I am righteous is Jesus Christ's righteousness. It is as if He has said to me: 'Here is my righteousness. Wear it; it is yours. It fits your needs perfectly and completely.' As I stand in God's presence and He looks at me, I hear Him say: 'Where have I seen that righteousness before? Come near. I recognize it now. That is My Son's righteousness you are wearing. Enter! You are welcome-and safe-here.' "