Can it really be, that almost 2 years have passed since my last posting? How do we manage to get pulled along in a whirl wind - dancing to many tunes - and over loaded with so much on our plates that we manage to let a few fall by the wayside?
Finally - I managed to squeeze in a vacation to Nova Scotia!! For a week, there was no hustle and bustle, no alarm clock, no expected or unexpected demands, schedules or appointments to follow - just relax and breathe!! With all the forestry in the Cape Breton area and the ocean coasts the air was clean, fresh and revitalizing! The water so amazing - Artesian wells make quite the difference in Parrsboro, where I stopped to visit my cousin and his wife at their restaurant: The Porch Light! The weather was so beautiful - hot and sunny - with a breeze off the water to cool down with the heat - Halifax was the busiest place we ventured! Peggy's Cove, Port George and PEI were on the list before we headed back to Moncton to return home.
I relaxed! I enjoyed! I smelled the roses!
And, now I have energy galore for my next big adventure!
I have been researching natural fibers - for those who want to avoid or eliminate chemicals in their clothing. It certainly is an interesting venture! To this research, I have added the interesting topic of dyes - and, I'm going to pay more attention to next year's garden and pursue the natural dyes that Mother Nature has provided to us!
October brings me several weddings for alterations and custom designed formal wear - always an interesting seasonal change in the design lines.
I will be teaching sewing classes to individuals who want to learn the basics or develop their talent to the next level. If you are interested, please be sure to contact me for further details, classes will be very small to ensure personal instruction, support and individual level of design development.
Hope the coming fall season delights everyone with the changing colours, the harvest baskets and new delights to tickle your fancy!
