Repurposing Found Objects
The definition of repurpose: to give a new use or new purpose to. (source: www.merriam-webster.com) Wiktionary has an expanded version: 1. To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration or 2. To alter to make more suited for a...
Peaches And Cream
I started out with very different intentions in writing the blog post this week. It was going to be about talents that God has planted in each of us. It took some twists and turns while researching fall fashion trends for 2012. It morphed into the following. One of...
Working Hands
This week the verse Ecclesiastes 9:10 was brought to my attention in this super cute vintage artwork. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…” So it got me to thinking this morning about my hands. I started thinking how much I work with my hands in...
7 Years in the Making
Seven. 7. What comes to mind when you hear the number seven? I personally love the number seven. It has a very nice ring to it. It is the number of days that it took God to create the world. It is associated with super hero spies like James Bond, 007! Many consider it...
Take Chances
A few weeks ago, my mom and I traveled to the outskirts of Austin, Texas for a girls weekend get away. We went for the sole purpose of shopping at the Country Living Fair. This spring marked the first time that the event was held in Austin. It is well...
Beauty from Ashes
Tagging onto last week’s blog, “Making Something Old New Again,” today I want to share with you the story of the Dee Dee Style tees. I have discovered as I age that there are seasons in life. These seasons become stepping stones. Sometimes you have a...
Making Something Old New Again
As far back as I can remember, my mom taught me how to be resourceful. To use what we had around the house for crafts, daily life, and even snacks. I can remember getting off the school bus after school and coming home to a sweet surprise. She had...
School Spirit
On this first day back in school, I am working on new Dee Dee Style tees. My newest design for Fall 2011- Vintage Team Spirit. I love the Back to School season! I have great memories of the first day of school- shopping for new clothes, school supplies, a new lunch...
Hats Off!
Good morning on this Royal Wedding day! I held out writing a blog this week because I was waiting to see what fashions would be taking place today at the Royal Wedding. This week was building in excitement and anticipation about the super secretive wedding...