It wasn't until my studio was filled with citrus colored flowers (from Out of Hand) and the painting by Sally Benedict that I noticed how well Wedgwood and citrus colors go together. I just finished this custom order in a 4 year old size. The top photo shows the back view and the second photo is the front. This dress pattern is becoming one of my favorites because the ties help adjust the fit and I know parents love the fact that it's wearable for longer!

These peonies... the most beautiful flower around in May and my current favorite. This variety goes by the name, Coral Charm and came from the eclectic retail store/florist, Out of Hand in Mt. Pleasant.

   

                 

        Designer, Editor, Blogger, Haskell Harris (who also wears many other hats) wrote such a beautiful blog post this week, featuring my tiny studio in Charleston.   

Thank you Haskell!

   Thank you Allie, for the photo of Poppy in her new Bolero Straw Hat.  She is searching for rabbits in her backyard. So sweet! I think Poppy's blue dress is really pretty too!!

Cloveleigh wears the Bolero Straw Hat at her home in Georgia.  I hear that she wears it everywhere and all around! Thank you, Kelly for the pictures!

      These are a few of my favorites from the Spring photo shoot with photographer Kelly Roper on location at Sea Island Savory Herbs. This was the perfect place for shooting Spring dresses in the Winter. The green houses were warm and it felt just like a Summer day inside. Also, today is the first day of introducing the new website and online store!! Many many thank you's to Adam Falcone for taking my ideas and creating such a pretty space.

Yes, this is true every year. And it's happening again this February. I can't complain too much though, because we aren't having too many freezing days and the beginning of Spring is just beginning to show up!  Photo above by Slim Aarons. 

 One morning last week, I had coffee with friends Valda and John and their baby Flora. It was really fun to photograph Flora (a very happy 3 month old!) in the new Valentine shirt. After coffee, I picked these beautiful bright red Camellia's from the branches next to my car. They are so pretty and in full bloom everywhere around here. 

Out with the old and in with the new! Couldn't be more excited strip away old ideas and start a new year on this blue board. Happy New Year!!
Here's to more clothing designs...

Walks downtown...

more creative ideas for storage...

Baking (especially cakes)

Tea breaks...

And...flower arranging!

2013 Im ready for you! 

I love flowers of any kind really... I especially enjoy bringing flowers indoors. Here are some of my current favorites... Rosemary, Thyme, Narcissus and this very fragrant yellow Mahonia bloom. 

These flowers and herbs were picked straight from my mom's garden in Nashville.

  This is Lianne and she is making a very Italian dish... Bruschetta. Styled with a batiste cotton apron and of course... the towel over the shoulder, you know... like the real cooks do! Today, I want to share a recipe from my friend Kelly's new food blog "For the Love of Lentils" It has quickly become a go to place for all of my friends when thinking of what to make. We know it will be good, since we haven't had any dish short of excellent from our good vegetarian friend. Here is Kelly's recipe for...

 Lemon Yogurt Pasta
Cook a box of whole wheat pasta (I prefer spaghetti for this particular recipe) al dente (7-9 minutes).

Saute 2 cups of spinach and 2 chopped tomatoes in olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 minced garlic cloves. Saute on medium heat until spinach is wilted, roughly 10-12 minutes. 

In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 a cup of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of one lemon, 2 teaspoons of grated lemon zest and 1/2 a cup of shredded parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste.

Add drained pasta to vegetables and coat well with the oil, spinach and tomatoes. Mix lemon yogurt sauce into warm pan with pasta and vegetables and toss until well coated. 

Kelly's note: See how easy this is? It's even amazing leftover...and you know what that means! Middle of the week packed lunch with flair! How is that to get through this week's Hump Day? 

It's a wrap! The 2013 Spring photo-shoot took place inside the greenhouses at Sea Island Savory Herbs on Johns Island and photographed by Kelly Roper! I cannot wait to share these photos with you just in time for PRE- ORDERS in JANUARY! Until then, here is a photo from behind the scenes taken with Instagram...

I just had to post this photo of my aunts (my dad's sisters) at Christmastime. It puts me in a holiday mood right away.