A Couple of posts ago, I mentioned two T.V. events I was excited about; Cranford and Emma. Well, Cranford came and went, and now Emma is here!
I L-O-V-E love it! It is very well made, and I can't wait for next week, when part 2 will be aired!
"Oh My Goodness! You Must see the movie Emma!"
In case you are not familiar with the story, Emma is a girl whose mother died when she was young. She grew up with her father who is very protective and her nanny. As she became older, she gained a hobby... matchmaking. Whenever she can, she gets involved in matching up people. But what are the consequences to her schemes, and will she ever find love herself?
If you didn't get to see part 1, watch it here NOW!
In my last post, I said that we were leaving for a trip to Holmes County. Well, here I am, home again. I had the most wonderful time; Holmes County was as beautiful as ever.
We had a lot of fun sledding on Thursday, and I got some really fantastic deals in the thrift stores we visited, which I will post about in my next post.
The weather was not what I hoped for, but it turned out to be just fine. I had wanted snow on the ground in big heaps, and for it to snow while we were there, but on Friday, it started to get a little warm, and by Saturday, the temperature had found its way up into the 40's. Bad news for my sledding plans. But it turned out to be lovely to see patches of green beneath the melting snow, and I didn't have to wear my big, bulky coat.
We didn't go as many places as we usually do when we visit. This vacation was more about just relaxing and getting away for awhile. But we did drive around on Friday, and I took the opportunity to snap a lot of pictures as we drove down the road. I traded spots with my dad, he took the back seat and I took the front, rolled down the window, and snapped away. I thought it was great, but my dad, who was now sitting in the back, and in direct line of the cold air blowing in through my window, thought otherwise. ( :
Here are some pictures from the trip:
This was a sign for an Amish family who lived on that road and sold brown eggs. I didn't take very many pictures of signs, but this one just caught my eye.
This was just the cutest thing ever. Outside of an Amish school, we spotted these snowmen. Some of the children put their initials on them with sticks.
This was actually taken at the place we were staying. There was a path that led down to an old barn, and next to the barn I found this little stream.
This old fence was near the barn as well.
This is the path right across the yard from where we stayed. The trees are all lined up along the edge, and they make stunning shadows. My mom took this picture.
Amish laundry hanging out to dry. We were trying to figure out how it dries in the winter... it seems it would just freeze!
We loved this one! A snowman wearing an Amish hat. ( :
This is a beautiful land, and the best place on earth.
No, your computer hasn't gone mad... the following video is audio only
As mentioned in the video above, I am going to be on vacation from tomorrow until Saturday, so I hope you all have a fantastic week! Leave me comments whilst I am gone!!!
God Bless,
For so long I have wondered, "Should I uproot my bloggie home and move away to the land of blogspot?"
There are quite a few pros (and cons!) to moving away.
First, I would miss my hsb friends. Then again, I could still visit as often as I want, and communication would only be a comment away.
Second, Would I be able to have a neat template on Blogspot?I'm more experienced in Homeschoolblogger, although I have done some Blogspot, but still. Would I have to forfeit my blog mansion for a bloggin' shack???
Third, would I like it as much as Homeschoolblogger? What if the grass is not greener on the other side?
I have often wondered if I should switch over. Does anyone have any comments on this subject?
Ok, new subject. I just finished reading a book that I found very interesting called "Fever 1793" By Laurie Halse Anderson. It is about a fever that swept through Philadelphia, PA in 1793. I had never actually heard about this particular plauge, so I thought it was very interesting to learn about something new. Also, the book's story line itself was interesting, and it didn't get dull in any places as so many books do.
This week is going to be so fun for us! We are going to Holmes County, Ohio (Amish country!) for 4 days. It should be lovely- Holmes County, snow, and my SLR camera. Oh yes, *bliss*.
Oh, and another reason to be excited. "Return to Cranford" starts tonight on PBS. ***YAY!!!***
I am so, so, SO excited about this. And why shouldn't I be? It isn't every day that a new BBC period film comes out. And then Emma. Oh my. I am extra-double excited!
Speaking of PBS, did anyone else watch the fantastic documentary on Louisa May Alcott by American Masters? The coolest part was that they actually had an actress dress up as Louisa, her family, and a few friends, and filmed them saying things that they actually said.
It really inspired me to make a documentary like that with my video camera. I haven't done it yet but I think I just may.
Last but not least, Rebecca over at A Young Lady's Blog is having a Little Women inspired challenge. I'm participating!
A few days ago, my family and I went sledding at a park near our house.
It was really fun! My little brother (who is 3) especially enjoyed it because he had never been sledding before. It was so fun watching him go down the hill, and enjoy himself so much. Afterwards, he said to us "Dat was sooo fun!".
My Brother enjoys the snow!
My sister, Meghan, poses for a picture at the top of the hill.
Dad having fun!
Mom sleds down the hill!
Everyone except the photographer (mom)
I hope you are all having as wonderful of a winter as I am!
"Where it's snowing
All winter through
That's where I want to be
Snowball throwing
That's what I'll do
How I'm longing to ski
Through the snow-oh-oh-oh-oh
Those glist'ning houses that seem to be built of snow
Snow
Oh, to see a mountain covered with a quilt of snow"
I am entering this lovely giveaway over at Ruffles and Stuff.
Go on over and check it out. She is giving away beautiful Jewelry from her etsy shop. Then again, maybe you shouldn't check it out... less competition. :o)
Happy New Year everybody! I suppose this will be my last post in 2009. *wipes tear off cheek*.
I must admit, I hate New Years Eve/Day. It's so depressing. You realize you are a year older, and just as lame as a year ago. I have also given up on New Year's resolutions. I just end up not doing them, and then feeling aweful about it at the end of the year. Then again, since I never follow through, maybe I should make them opposite to what I really want to do. So instead of vowing to keep my room clean, I should promise to trash it every day. Instead of saying I want to lose 5 lbs., I will say I want to gain 5 lbs. Instead of promising to practice my piano every day (and the stuff my teacher gives me, not what I feel like playing), I should promise to never touch a piano again.
Which reminds me. I finally got my piano tuned today!!!! I have had an out-of-tune piano for the last 2 years, and now it is in tune! I am so happy! It is amazing how much better it sounds!!! Especially in the high keys, which were un-bearable before.
Anyway, On to a new subject. I happen to really like theater (if you didn't know that, I don't think you have ever read my blog before...) And I happen to like those quiz thingys. I know, they make your blog look a little silly, but in moderation, I think they are pretty fun!
So the following is a quiz about past theater experiances. I got it from "A Young Lady's Blog". I believe I have her on my friends list, towards the bottom. She has a really neat blog, and I'm sure she would love it if you checked out her blog!
Oh, and one more thing. Welovemusic recently commented on my blog, and I would like to apologize to them for not commenting back yet. I will make sure to do it asap!
Ok, now on to the quiz! ( NOTE: I am including productions my sisters and friend put on. Although we cast each other, I did play the parts, did I not?)
Over the span of your theatre experiences, you have been cast in...
[x] A chorus role ( A Christmas Carol, and, if you count it, I was cast as a nun in "The Sound of Music", but I did not accept because you had to pay to be in the show, and it was not well run.)
[ ] A cameo role
[x] A minor/supporting role (A Christmas Carol-"Laundress", A Trip to Sawdust- "Famer's Wife", A Tale of Kingstown- "Palace Worker, Anna", It's a Wonderful Life For Kids " Announcer")
[X] A principal role (The Story of Helen Keller "Anne Sullivan" This was another one with my friend and sisters.)
[X ] A title role ("Cinderella" with my friend and sisters)
[ ] The lead role (Not yet, but maybe someday!)
You have played...
[ ] A character that is very similar to you
[x] A character that is very different from you (The Laundress was VERY different! Lol)
[x] A character you loved (Cinderella, and the Laundress. It was fun being different than myself in the case of the Laundress, and the makeup was super fun! lol)
[X] A character you hated (I didn't really hate it per say, but I didn't really enjoy being the farmer's wife to much. There were other parts I wanted more.)
[ ] A ditsy/scatterbrained/clueless character (No, but it would be fun!)
[ ] A character of the opposite gender (Nope, thank goodness)
[x] An obnoxious character that no other character likes (ha ha. I suppose no one really likes the Laundress!)
[ ] A boring character
[ ] A "show-stealing" character
[ ] A "prima donna"
[ ] A character in love and/or loved by another character (No, but I'm still trying to get someone to do a production of "Pride and Prejudice", and cast me as Elizabeth Bennet. Now that would be awesome!)
[ ] A character abused or ridiculed by other character(s)
For a role, you have...
[ ] Cut your hair (Not gonna happen! It's called a wig!)
[ ] Dyed your hair (See answer above)
[ ] Gained weight on purpose
[ ] Lost weight on purpose
[ X] Changed the sound of your voice (Laundress. At least, I hope that's not what my real voice sounds like....)
[ ] Changed your way of moving
[X] Changed your posture (Laundress)
[ ] Developed bad habits as a result of characterization
[ ] Become depressed as a result of characterization (I hope this never happens! lol)
You have played a character who ________ onstage.
[ ] Cried (I'm glad I have not. I think that would be difficult)
[ ] Had an emotional or mental breakdown
[ ] Kissed another character (Not gonna happen. end of subject.)
[ ] Slapped another character (ha ha. no)
[ ] Was slapped by another character (no, but my mom was!)
[ ] Got into a catfight
[ ] Was carried/picked up by another character
[ ] Fainted
[ ] Died
Onstage, you have sung...
[x] As part of a chorus (Tale of Kingstown, A Christmas Carol)
[ ] A solo in a chorus piece
[X ] A duet while other characters were onstage (Cinderella)
[ ] A duet while no other characters were onstage (somehow, this seems impossable)
[X] A solo while other characters were onstage (Cinderella)
[x] A solo while no other characters were onstage (Cinderella)
You have been...
[ ] Asked to sign an autograph as your character
[x] Asked to sign an autograph as yourself
[ ] Recognized by someone who saw you perform
[ ] Asked by a director to audition for their show
[ ] Given a role without auditioning
[ ] The first person to play a specific role in an original show
[ ] The inspiration for a character in an original show
You have had your name...
[ ] In a newspaper.
[ ] In a magazine
[ ] On the front cover of a playbill
[ ] On a poster
[ ] On a billboard
[ ] On a marquee
You have had your picture...
[x] In a newspaper.
[ ] In a magazine
[ ] On the front cover of a playbill
[ ] On a poster
[ ] On a billboard
[ ] On a marquee
[X] On TV (Yes, on two channels. It was pretty cool!)
That was fun! If you do this, leave me a comment. Then again, leave me a comment even if you don't do it! :o)
One of my favorite gifts I was given was the "Elizabeth Gaskell" DVD Collection by BBC. It had three of my most favorite movies ever, "Wives and Daughters", "North and South", and "Cranford". I have just finished watching Cranford again last night, and let me say it was even better than the first time! My Goodness! So now I am very, VERY excited for the second installment, "Return to Cranford", to be premiered on PBS on January 10th and 17th!
Right now, they are doing Cranford Reruns on Masterpiece Classics, so you can refresh your memory. If you missed the first one, which aired last Sunday, don't worry. For a limited time, you can watch the entire Cranford on the PBS Website.
BBC's New Emma
And then, if it could get any better, they will be airing the new version of Jane Austen's "Emma", which was actually just made this past year!!! I am sooo excited!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I know I did! I really enjoyed spending time with my family. In our house, we open all of our gifts on Christmas Eve, and then spend all day playing with our new toys and spending time together. It's nice to have a day where you can just relax and not worry about having to go here or there, or clean or do school or whatever.
Then we spend Christmas Day with our extended family. This year, my dad's mother (my grandma), my grandpa, my aunt, uncle, and cousins came over for breakfast. It went well, besides when my dad almost burned the house down making fried potatoes. Thankfully, there was no fire, but we had a bit of a scare when the oil got on the burner!
Around 2:00, we went over to my Uncle and Aunt's on my mom's side of the family, and had a really wonderful dinner. Nothing very eventful happened, although it was a nice time.
And finally, in the evening, we went over to my Grandma on my dad's side's house (did you get that?). That was ok. We were all quite tired by then, and wanted to go home, but my spirits were revived when I realized that they had chocolate covered cherries and caramel popcorn. I LOVE chocolate covered cherries. Enough said.
All and all, although it rained on Christmas, it was a wonderful two days.
Untill I write again, (Which, knowing me, might be in the very distant future...)
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
It's been a long time since I posted anything on here... let me see, when was my last post... it couldn't have been that long ago...
*Looks at previous blog post.. Nearly has a heart attack when she sees it was...*
DECEMBER 2!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh. My. Goodness.
Well, I'm back. I'm sure you all missed me....ya? (sorry. Just a little side note. The director of Christmas Carol said "Ya?" constantly, and it sort of rubbed off onto me.)
Now, if you are reading this, good job. You have not given up on me or my blog. Thank you, and I promise you will be rewarded.
Now, for a reason. My life has been insanely busy for... well, a very long time. We have been non-stop on the go, and to be honest, it's getting a little old. But hopefully now everything will calm down, and I can get back to writing about moi-self and the things I do.
So that is my repentance post. I hope you all forgive me.
Oh, and one more thing. I am now writing for the Homeschoolblogger Backyard every Monday. I do the "Brief History" Column. It would be great if you would show some love and support over at the HSB Backyard.
It has been an amazing week for me... amazingly busy!!! But it has been a ton of fun! You see, this week is Tech Week for "A Christmas Carol", and that means Theater, Lights, Costumes and Makeup... A LOT of Make-up!
This is a picture I took of the stage from the house. The Theater can hold up to 2,000 People, and Thursday is a sold-out show!
Yesterday we ran the show all the way through with full makeup, costumes and Microphones. I have been in this show for 3 years now, but this is the first time I've ever had a speaking part, so this is the first time I've ever had a microphone. It's not comfy.
First, some Mic. Guy sticks a long cord down your back, and then threads the small little microphone through your hair to your forehead, and bobby pins it to your hair. That alone gets pretty uncomfortable!
Next the Microphone box gets clipped to your skirt, and it is pretty heavy!
After I do my part, I have to run back stage and hand the microphone pack to the guy who then puts it onto another character. Then all that's left is to un-bobby pin and un-thread my microphone. Voila! That took forever.
I did not take the above pictures, but they are pictures of the theater from their website.
Now, my character is a very dirty character. I am a laundry girl, forced to work at a sadly young age. I sleep on the streets, and beg for money during the day. I sell candles for a few extra pennies.. (wait, do they have pennies in England?) Anyway, so I'm not supposed to be pretty at all, and during our scene, neither is my mother. When she is a dancer, she is supposed to be pretty, though. (: Anyway, I had a friend take a few pictures of us down by the dressing rooms before our part. What do you think? (:
I ratted my hair so much, and hair-sprayed it that way! I also have about 5 different colors of eye make-up on. Black, Gray, Purple, Brown, and White. Look the left of my face. I added a fake mole right by my eye. We had a lot of... comments on our costume/make-up. One girl said, "You guys look terrifying-ly good!"
The picture above doesn't actually show how dark our eye-makeup was!
Alright, on to something pretty. My mom in the Fezziwig Dance. She is the one in the blue dress in the picture below. I had a bit of a hard time getting a really great picture, but this was the best I got.
She loves doing the Fezziwig Dance! And I don't blame her. One night she wasn't going to be able to attend a practice, so I jumped in for her, and it was a ton of fun!
Mom's Fezziwig Costume
My Schedule for this week...
Today (Wednesday) Christmas Carol Practice at 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Thursday: Our First Show!!! Show starts at 10:30 a.m. It's the short show, so it is only an hour long.
Thursday night: Practice at 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday: Dickens Singers at 1:00 p.m.,
Homeschool group Play Practice at 2:30 p.m.,
Firiday Night: *Show!* 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: *Show!* 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: *Show!* 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Evening: Church (I play the piano) 7:00 p.m.
Alright, in closing, there is a very special birthday coming up. My Best Friend Erin is turning 16!!!! Whoo hoo!!!!
I love reading other people's blogs! It is so much fun to look into their lives, and hear about people you would normally never meet!
So here are some blogs I visit often, and what they're posting about! Enjoy!
~ Miss EyebrightBEARPAW Shoe Giveaway! "I haven't read The Dirty Shirt's blog before, but I was directed to it on Twitter, because this giveaway caught my eye..." Read More Here
~ AlizonaNaNoWriMo Day 21 "Just in case any of you thought I'd given up somewhere between Day 6 and Day 21... well, I haven't!"Read More Here
~ Bookworm MNYoung Maiden's Day Book - Nov. 29th"Outside My Window: Gray and sprinkling, at 36 degrees. This morning I woke up to a pretty dusting of snow...." Read More Here
~ MarvelousmeTim Hawkins.... "This guy is so funny! He is a comedian that sings funny songs..." Read More Here
~ Miss Maddythank You... "For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night...." Read More Here
~ Amanda BethJust Wanted to stop in and say... "Happy Thanksgiving! Leave it to Mickey and Judy to capture my feelings completely. Just perfect... :) "Read More Here
Have a wonderful day! Now I'm off to bake some brownies!!!
It is always fun to get something new, but I would say it is even more fun to find something old and make it new. That's what we did with this old beaten up dresser we found lying forlornly on the side of the road Tuesday.
My mom simply could not pass this one up, although at the moment I wished she would. It is a little embarrassing to be out in front of someone's house picking stuff out of their garbage. :S
But I am so glad she did!
It was in good and sturdy, but in bad shape cosmetic-wise. Someone had painted parts of it green and it was missing some knobs. Despite its ugly exterior, we knew it had great things in store. It had lovely carving on the front, and we really liked the legs.
After sanding it down a bit, my mom and sister painted the entire thing black, and added some silver handles.
Before... After....
The result? A BEAUTIFUL dresser that now graces our diningroom. My are using it more as a buffet than a dresser right now. My mom put her snowman display on it, and it looks so cute! (:
The entire makeover cost us about $10.00 (after buying paint, supplies and handles), which is a great deal!
I haven't been on HSB for the past week because... as ashamed as I am to admit it, I've been grounded from the computer. Not fun. But now I'm back! *yay!*
Our Christmas Carol Costume business* has been going wonderfully, and we have had quite a few orders! So we, {Well I say we but I really mean mostly my mom, and a little bit of me} have been busily sewing costumes {A skirt for a young lady, 2 Capes, and a hat} and we have reason to believe that we may be getting orders for another skirt and another cape! So our sewing room has been busy!
But somehow my mom still managed to sew my sister Hannah a cape for CC**, and it turned out so beautifully, that I just had to share! Thankfully, it fits me as well as my sister (we share a lot of our clothes) so I have the joy of wearing (and modeling :o) this cape!
It is made out of wool, so it is super warm for our Dickens Singers*** engagements that take place outdoors, such as caroling at the Zoo or the Downtown Thanksgiving Parade.
It also has a hood which is probably my favorite part. :o)
After it was completed, we decided to try and sell it on etsy.com, so my mom took a bunch of pictures of me modeling it for the listing. You can take a look at the pictures below, and see a link to our etsy shop.
*Our Business: We make costumes (skirts, dresses and hats... well we redecorate hats) for actresses in A Christmas Carol. We have been doing quite well! I just got done redecorating a hat for a young lady, and I'm going to give it to her tonight. But I'll talk more about that on my next post. :o)
**Christmas Carol
***Dickens Singers: Some people from the Cast who go on different engagements to sing a capella for parties and such. This helps advertise the show. It's really fun, all except for the a capella part. That can get a little scary. WE NEED MUSIC.
Well, Before I start about the book review, guess what I got to do this week!!!!!! I went and saw Celtic Woman's "Isle of Hope" tour!!!!! It was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!
The stage was beautiful. They had impressive lighting that changed with the songs. During loud drums, the light would flash very brightly, but it just added to the effect. Lol
They sang all of my favorite "CW" songs, including:
-Orinoco Flow (LOVE this song!)
-The Ceili (Again... LOVE this song!)
-Spanish Lady (Ok, maybe I love all of their songs...)
-Oh, America (A real tear jerker, lol)
-Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
-The Call
and some solos...
-True Colors (I, personally, wasn't expecting any Cindy Lauper, but I love that song anyway. :o)
-When You Believe (Not really a traditional Celtic Song, But it was beautiful!!)
-You'll Be in My Heart (From Tarzan) (What was with the non-celtic songs? But again, it was beautiful!)
Here's A picture of the tour. (not taken by by me, I followed the "No Photography" rule :o) If you have never seen Celtic Woman, go to their website and find when they are coming to a town near you. You WILL NOT be disappointed! The tickets might seem expensive, but they are WORTH IT!!!!
Alright, Now for a Book Review.
I just finished the book, "The Princess Academy" By Shannon Hale.
Here is a short summary of the story:
"Miri is a fourteen-year-old from Mt. Eskel who has never been allowed to work with the rest of the villagers (young and old, men and women) in the quarry that keeps the community alive. Because of this, she feels like an outcast in the community and feels cut off from the culture that is largely formed by their working life in the quarry. Despite this, she is very close to her father and her sister.
One day, a messenger from the king arrives along with the traders from the lowlands. The messenger announces that the nation's priests have informed the nation that the next princess will come from Mt. Eskell, despite the lack of education provided the villagers and despite the prejudice that exists between the mountain villagers and the lowlanders. To this end, a princess academy is going to be set up near the village to train the young girls the ways of the lowland noblemen and noblewomen. At the end of the year, the prince will visit the academy and choose the girl to be the next princess."
- Summary From Here.
There is more to the summary, but I wouldn't advise reading it... it gives to much away. ;o)
The Good: I felt that this book was very well written. For me, most books have at least a couple chapters that drag on...and on... and on.... but I didn't feel like this book did. I moved along well.
Also, the story line was interesting.
The Bad: There wasn't really anything bad in the book, but there were 2 things that might be a bit offensive to some people. (It wasn't to me, I'm just fore-warning you)
1. There is a bit of slight romance in the book. It is not super prominent (i.e. the entire story is not based around it)
2. There are a few mentions of the *false* gods the Mtn. People believe in. Again, this did not offend me. *Gasp!* No, seriously. I realize there are (and were) people who believe in gods other than the True God. I learn about them all the time in History! Lol
Not to mention, this is not a true story, and they do not talk about it that much. Actually, only at the beginning for a moment.
Final Judgement: Thumbs up. I only give it 4 because I am sure there are other, better books out there, but this is still an interesting (and fun) read.
This is just going to be a quick post, but I really wanted to post something!
Yesterday (Wednesday), Some people from Christmas Carol, (including my family) all dressed up to go to the local news station. We were filmed singing songs from the show to help promote it. (I will write a longer post about this later)
So on Tuesday, my mom and I were sewing up a storm, ironing, and getting our costumes ready. There were capes to be sewn, skirts to be made, and hats to be decorated. I am going to expound upon the latter. And, that, my friends, was a really smart-sounding way of saying, "I'm going to talk about decorating hats".
So on Tuesday morning, my mom and sisters went to the fabric store, while I stayed back to make Felt Wee Folk (♥). When they returned, my mom took out some red ribbon, green ribbon, and a little spray of fake white berries. "I want you to make me a flower for my hat" she said. And so I did.
You can see what happened next by looking at the following photos.
I was very pleased with the result!
My mom also made her beautiful plaid skirt in the above picture. She already owned the jacket. The shirt is just a white collared shirt with the collar tucked in so you couldn't see it, and a piece of lacy fabric was tucked in to look like some sort of frilly collar.
The Picture was taken on the sidewalk in front of our house. Aren't the leaves beautiful?
I will probably edit this post later to talk more about this and that, but I have to go do school now, so, until later....
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