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Is it too soon?

Is it too soon to be “Dreamin’ of Summer?” Amelia Thimble doesn’t think so, and I agree with her. Why not start dreaming, if only just a little bit, about lush flower gardens, picnics in the grass, outings to the beach, or catching some rays by the pool?

Tiny Amelia Thimble whispered in my ear that she is dreaming of a summer garden party, and she is awaiting her very first invitation of the season. Being the life of every party, I am sure it will arrive soon.

While Amelia Thimble is waiting for that first summer party invitation to arrive, she finds the Easter bunny hanging out in my studio.

What a cute pair they make!

For more information on Amelia Thimble’s “Dreamin’ of Summer” dress/hat set please visit my “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .

Little Lady in Lilac

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I’ve never dressed Millie in anything purple or lilac and I really like her in it, don’t you? To me, she looks like a southern belle all dressed up for Easter, a Sunday outing, or even a garden wedding.

When I started making this outfit for Millie I thought I would have to keep the color palette to purples, but I noticed that the roses had the lightest of pinks in them. I found that pink went beautifully with the sweater so kept it as my primary embroidery color. I used the pale pink again for the ribbon tie, purse, tights, and hat. It really warms up the lilac color and livens up what could have been a monochromatic ensemble.

How about you? Where do you think Millie is off to?

For more information on “Little Lady in Lilac” please visit my “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .

Oh Where, Oh Where is Spring?

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While I cannot say it is totally springlike here, we are moving towards it. Over the last 4-5 days we have lost lots of snow with above freezing temps and lots of sun. Large areas of grass are starting to appear and they’re sort of green…well, in some places!

Update: I wrote this post this morning and as of now (the evening) it seems like there is less snow and more grass showing. What a huge difference a day makes!

No sign of bulb gardens starting in northern Illinois yet, though. For a preview of what is to come, a beautiful bulb garden is in full bloom on Pukipuki Sugar’s dress. And, the best part is that it is an everlasting reminder of our fleeting spring flower gardens.

Sugar has embroidered tulips in three shades, yellow daffodils, tiny grape hyacinths (yes, they smell like grape), and the ever fragrant hyacinths in purple (blue), white, and pink. In our previous house all of these bloomed in my garden every year.

What will be blooming in your spring garden?