Some Springtime Thoughts for the Winter Weary

Are you tired of winter?  I am, most definitely.  It’s hard when you think you’ve gotten through the bulk of it (January, it’s the worst, right?) and here comes February and shows you that winter hasn’t even started yet.

I know that here in Illinois we shouldn’t be complaining.  Compared to those that live out east we’ve practically gotten off Scott-free.  Nevertheless, I am tired of the cold and snow.

I have had a busy week and a half working on more springlike outfits for the Little Darlings, Patience, and Amelia Thimble.  So, I continue to create my own garden here inside with pretty fabrics, colorful thread and yarn, and various kinds of needles.  I have everything I need here in my small studio to invent a bit of spring when there isn’t anything at all outside except snow… and more snow.

I cannot help thinking that since we are on the back side of February this all has to be over soon, right?  We can only hope.

After a busy day yesterday spent photographing, editing, and updating sites I have something new to show you for the Little Darlings and I promise it is very springlike.

I love pink and blue and often wonder which is my favorite color.  I never can decide.  I think that I love them both equally which is why I so enjoyed creating this outfit.  It is a lot of pink and a lot of blue!

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What about you, do you like pink or blue?


A huge apology is due here.  This set for the Little Darlings got mistakenly published on my website last night so is no longer available for sale.  So, so sorry!!!  I am definitely red faced this morning.  I hope you enjoyed the springtime photos anyway.


On a Roll

I’ve been so busy starting projects in the last week or so with nothing really getting finished.  In the end, I think more projects get finished this way, but the time in between the “starting and finishing” stages seems to go on and on…  and on.

Well, yesterday brought me to the “finished” stage on a few new ensembles and today I am finishing up another small set for Amelia Thimble.  Then, lots of pictures need to be taken.

I don’t want to leave you with a picture-less post so here are Gina, Amelia, and Patience waiting for the photo shoot to begin.

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Winter Flowers

I know there are no flowers blooming outside where I live in Illinois right now.  However, there are flowers blooming here in my studio.  I love being able to create my own gardens and I love  sharing them with all of you.

Amelia Thimble is my little flower girl today.  She has two flower filled sets to show you.  I decided to change it up a bit and make both of these sets in understated palettes of color.

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For more information on “Winter Bouquet” and “Winter Roses” please visit my “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .