How does one get ready to leave a family house, the place where memories were made for multiple generations? In this book, which I graded 5 stars on Goodreads, the Colt family and cousins have decided to sell the Atkinson Family's summer cottage, which has brought the family to Cape Cod every summer since the… Continue reading The Big House by George Howe Colt, a book review with a personal story…
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Which Gift? A review of THE DRESSMAKER’S GIFT, by Fiona Valpy
This book is full of intrigue...it made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me want to ride a bicycle again. It's full of close friendships, family relationships, unexpected gifts and the importance of love and being kind to each other. You will enjoy this book even if you aren't a seamstress. There are… Continue reading Which Gift? A review of THE DRESSMAKER’S GIFT, by Fiona Valpy
First Things First…Choosing Colors and Sewing my Mother of the Bride Dress
How I made my Mother of the Bride dress, decisions and design changes, step by step.
The Wedding has been Celebrated! The “sewing factory” returns to “sewing suite,” and the baby bird has flown…
Most engaged couples of the past few years have had to wait. The brides and grooms scheduled for 2020 had to reschedule their nuptials, sometimes two or more times. Our youngest daughter Lucy and her Alex became engaged Fall of 2021, yet there just were not any openings in local event facilities. Every place they… Continue reading The Wedding has been Celebrated! The “sewing factory” returns to “sewing suite,” and the baby bird has flown…
My Heart is Full
Ten fingers, ten toes, two eyes and ears, one mouth, and an itty bitty nose! Writing has not been very important to me lately. Even my husband has called me on it a few times...when often he says "So, are you sewing tonight?", today he reminded me that I need to "tell my stories." You… Continue reading My Heart is Full
Hibbard House (full of Basil, Books & Labradors) 