I would like to share a story on my mother’s birthday. When I was a young, insecure and freckled-face child, I would negotiate with God when my requests were big or seemed impossible. For example, “If you give me X, I’ll give you Y in return”. One of my proffered deals in my nightly litany was, “Make me beautiful like my mother and I promise to be virtuous.” As you...
Dark Green Navy Gold Plaid Tartan Coat for Girl
This dark green, navy, and gold tartan plaid check coat is part of the 2018 Fall & Winter introductory Piccolas by Anagrassia Collection. ____________ Made with 100% Wool and Gold Buttons Peter Pan Collar and Pleated Back Handmade by Mary Grace Godfrey Fully Lined Shop dress here...
Niece’s Easter Dress (THOMMY Dress with Hand Painted Lace)
Here are a few photos of my niece’s Easter dress this year. It’s the Thommy Dress design with hand-painted (Style #5284) lace. The Thommy Dress is made with a detachable tulle skirt/sash. My niece’s dress (below) was made without the tulle attachment. Shop the dress here...
Peony Floral Cotton and Linen Crop Top Dress for Girls
This crop top style dress is a new design in the Anagrassia Melan’Ka Collection. It is made with 100% floral cotton, 100% linen, and rayon (bodice) lining. The dress is available in sizes 12mos-Girls 8. Shop the dress here See video of dresses on Instagram here Floral Cotton Linen Crop Top Dress Girls...
Dmitri’s Ukrainian Embroidered Christening Gown with Lace and Silk Lining
I made this baptismal gown last spring for my nephew, Dmitri. It’s similar to the gown I made my other nephew (and others), except my sister chose bold colors instead of silvers, whites, and blues. The gown is hand embroidered with a traditional Ukrainian pattern and silk lined. ...
Burdastyle Charcoal Modal Cotton Cross Over Long Crop Dress
I made this dress for my trip to Europe last year. I heard Europeans wear pants and long dresses, so I made the dress long with side slits. I didn’t take photos of the dress in Europe, but I grabbed a few photos when I wore it to a dinner & dance last May. I don’t like tight dresses so I made size 38. (I normally wear size 36.) The shoulders were a bit too wide...