My Boys

some days, a song I've heard over and over resonates so deeply it brings me to tears and reminds me of why I bother with all that I bother with. my family.  

Hooded Vest: worn by my Mama

I have strong oppositions to fleece in the fashion world. BUT, my Mama is my Mama, and she loves fleece. So, she's just about the only one I cave for with requests to fashionable fleece. This was a jacket I made for her, but I just couldn't get the sleeves to fit right, so we cut them off and made her a very stylish long hooded grape fleece vest with red denim yoke and hood. She loves it and I think it looks great on her. Win - win!

Photo del dia: Johnny and Marie Winters

My Great-Uncle Johnny and Aunt Marie were little people with big personalities and fantastic style. They always dressed to the nines - coats, ties, heels, jewels, fur. I never met my Aunt, but met my Uncle when I was very small. He had a huge smile. They were in a few films, including The Wizard of Oz. I love the collection of photos my family has from them... true treasures of an era.

My Dad

The ultimate DIYer... the most straightforward person I've ever met... one of the greatest men I've known. John Murphy 08/26/48 - 06/05/01