Three unique photos

I think...I need to post.

Since I haven't for almost a month. Yikes!
So here are some fall pictures for your enjoyment.....

Vera Bradley Paper Dolls

The latest Vera Bradley "gift-book" catalog came with paper dolls in it...and little dresses made with new Vera Bradley prints. Here are the two dolls dressed in two of the outfits. I thought they were adorable!

A little bit of shabby chic

Roses, and ruffles, but with a touch of modern...







...very shabby chic.

Geese

Sunday, Dad went outside and came running back in all in a dither and motioned us to follow him quickly. We went outside, and were greeted with the view of at least thirty geese squawking at us. Got a few pictures before they flew off. They were quite nervous.

Blessed be the Name of the Lord

My Formal Dress

I think everyone who reads my blog is also my friend on Facebook, therefore they know the torture I have been going through making my own formal dress for the homeschool harvest ball.
Well, after many tears, pinpricks and shouting, it is finally done.





The bodice has princess seams, and the skirt is an A-line skirt. I was originally using Simplicity 2886, but suffice it to say that the bodice didn't turn out very well, so I adapted a bodice from a medieval dress pattern I have that has princess seams. I added an underskirt with the little can-can/ruffle at the bottom.
It is a little bit tight, around the under-arms/back, and the neck is a little bit droopy, but I think it will be alright for wearing for three hours at the ball. :-)