Something new

It’s been 5 years since I posted, and it’s time to begin again. This is an interesting chapter in life and there are many stories to tell. This blog has been a record of my life as a maker of things and lover of beauty, and will probably continue as such. I hope you’ll follow along and I welcome hearing from you, too. 

This winter I was invited to a party - a corporate affair asking for elegant and classic, light on the ‘sexy.’ I chose a vintage black lace knit St. John skirt suit with a teal silk camisole. What was needed was a bespoke accessory to tie the two solid colors with a bang! I created a clutch purse using layers of quilted canvas with inked floral drawings and an Egyptian Green Ultrasuede lining. An inherited brooch (my dad’s gift to Mom on their 1st born’s wedding day in 1971) was added as an accent. Here’s the finished purse: