Vintage Inspired School Girl Dress.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of designing all sorts of outfits for many fabulous kids!
To say it brings me joy, is an understatement. I LOVE my job!
One of my favorite things to do is work on custom design projects!
I *love* custom design projects! :) They are the most challenging and often most rewarding pieces I create.
If you’re a long time Daydream Believers fan, you may recognize this little lady -
Miss Emma is a true Daydream Believers’ Queen Bee - Smart, Sweet, and One of a Kind!
Emma will always hold a special place in my heart as she was my first *official* client!
(Check out some sweet pics of little Emma rockin’ some DBD here!)
Emma’s most recent custom dress is hands down - my favorite piece I have ever created for her.
Making this dress was such a great experience!
I love when a client comes to me with an idea, then lets me run with it!
From drafting the sweet boat neck pattern, to ruffling up massive piles of chiffon for the pettiskirt; this was a true labor of love for me; and I am SO proud of the end result! The fabrics, the colors, the sweet vintage buttons and scalloped elastic; each detail was chosen specifically and came together just as I envisioned - beautifully!
I LOVE this dress and I just know that y’all will too! So I asked Jes (Em’s Mom and a talented photographer) if she would be interested in putting together a featured post spotlighting Emma’s special dress; she said yes! Enjoy!
On my heart today. Countdown to Kindergarten.
If you really knew me....
You would know that Iyla starts Kindergarten on Tuesday
and that this milestone is affecting us all in different ways.
You would know that I expected to be nervous, anxious and a little sad.
You would know that I didn't expect to feel so unprepared.
That I surprised myself by just how difficult sending her to school really is.
You would know that I am SO excited for her to start this adventure,
but so sad because OUR lifestyle is going to change.
You would know how much I have LOVED these last five years, when we were able to just BE.
No schedules, no expectations, just sweet, slow, lovely life, filled with smiles, laughter, pj days, made up holidays, random dance parties, messy crafts, afternoon naps, long walks, make believe, cuddles, celebrations, joy, PEACE.
You would know that I feel so blessed to have spent these years at home with my girls, letting them grow up slowly.
You would know what a joy it has been for me to watch them explore the world in their own unique ways.
You would know that I’m scared that she’s not ready to go, that the “real world” will hurt her or crush her spirit.
You would know that Craig and our girls are my world.
You would know that their happiness is everything.
That I want so much for them.
I want them to be confident and to celebrate their uniqueness.
I want them to be kindhearted and brave; I want them to make good choices, every day.
I want them to Love, and to be Loved. To make great friends, and have great adventures.
I want them to be filled with Joy and Compassion.
If you really knew me, you’d know that I love my life, and that I want my girls to live full lives.
You would know how much I cherish my daughters. How long I prayed for them. How much I LOVE them.
If you really know me, you would know that I will need extra hugs, tissues and café mochas on Tuesday.
You would know that I am praying for you, and wishing you peace.
What is on your heart today?
Fan Photos
It is SUCH a privilege for me to design clothes for your families!
It truly makes my day to see photos of your sweet littles enjoying their special outfits!
I recently put out an open call asking my clients to send in their favorite photo of their little love rockin’ some DBD - It was a JOY for me to receive so many gorgeous photos! I swear, my clients have the most fabulous kids!
(Photo Credit: Top to Bottom L-R :: Monica, Brooke, Jes, Stephanie, Ashley, Lynn, Sheri, Steph, Melissa)
BIG THANKS to all of the wonderful Daydream Believers Mummas who took the time to send in a photo (or 15!)
Each one made me smile! I love working with all of you and designing for your children - You all ROCK!
If you were featured here and haven’t received your gift certificate - please let me know and I’ll send it over!
If you missed out on the open call, don’t fret! Simply send your fav photo of your little queen bee rockin’ her Daydream Believers wear to me :) Your photo may be selected to be featured on Daydream Believers!
Have a GREAT week, friends!
3 Things To Know Today
- Halloween Pre-Orders and a few ready to ship pieces will be in the shop this weekend- Yay! :)
I’ll be sewing ALL day today - so look for sneak peeks on Twitter & Facebook throughout the day!
{First Peek… I’m bringing back last Halloween’s most popular dress, “Blair”}
![The Blair Dress Fall 2011[2]](../../-2AvjNJudAoA/UCpOzhbj2vI/AAAAAAAACf8/sjPt_ODMulE/The-2520Blair-2520Dress-2520Fall-25202011-255B2-255D-255B5-255D_imgmax-800.jpg "The Blair Dress Fall 2011[2]")
{Photo: Marcella Grace Photography}
- The OPEN CALL for Fan Photos ends tonight. I love, love, LOVE the GORGEOUS photos y'all are sending in! Keep 'em coming! :) Read all the details Here: Open Call for Fan Photos
- Create Kids Couture is hosting an AMAZING giveaway! 10 lucky winners will split $4,000 {Including a custom made “Honeybee” Skirt from Daydream Believers!} Enter Here: CKC Giveaway
Updated Chemo Cap-Head Scarf Tutorial
One of the very first tutorials I ever wrote was the Chemo- Cap head Scarf Tutorial.
I am overjoyed (and humbled) by the response this tutorial has received! I am grateful for the wonderful people who have taken the time to write to me and share their personal stories.
Cancer affects us all; I feel so blessed to have been presented with this opportunity to help others.
{Please click here to view the original version and read why I create these caps}
Over the last two years, I have had the pleasure of assisting many people in making these caps.
It brings me great joy to help someone create one of these caps for someone they love.
These caps are very simple to create (even if you’ve never sewn before!) - I encourage you to give it a try!
If you have any questions with any step along the way, please email me!
Here is the updated (hopefully even easier to follow!) Chemo Cap Head Scarf Tutorial:
I am overjoyed (and humbled) by the response this tutorial has received! I am grateful for the wonderful people who have taken the time to write to me and share their personal stories.
Cancer affects us all; I feel so blessed to have been presented with this opportunity to help others.
{Please click here to view the original version and read why I create these caps}
Over the last two years, I have had the pleasure of assisting many people in making these caps.
It brings me great joy to help someone create one of these caps for someone they love.
These caps are very simple to create (even if you’ve never sewn before!) - I encourage you to give it a try!
If you have any questions with any step along the way, please email me!
Here is the updated (hopefully even easier to follow!) Chemo Cap Head Scarf Tutorial:
Open Call for Fan Photos
Open Call for fan photos!
Do you have a photo of your little queen bee rockin’ her Daydream Believers wear?
Please, send it my way! :)
Select photos will be featured on the Daydream Believers website!
Just submit the picture, your name and the town where you live to [email protected]
Pictures will be selected based on size and photo quality. There is no limit to the number of photos you can submit.
If your photo is selected, you will receive a spectacular 20% off coupon for the Daydream Believer Shop *and* I'll include a surprise bonus item with your next purchase! Yay! :)
The winner is...
Congratulations to the Paper Coterie, Personalized Wall Art Winner!
The winner is…
a Rafflecopter giveaway
CONGRATULATIONS AURIE!
Please send me an email and I will forward you all the information to claim your prize from the Paper Coterie!
If you didn't win the free poster, don't fret! My friends at the Paper Coterie have given me a GREAT deal to share with YOU! All Daydream Believers fans can save 40% off any Wall Art by entering the coupon code WALLART during checkout! This offer expires Sunday (8/5)
40%! Yay! Don’t delay, head on over and order your personalized poster ASAP! This is a steal!
THANKS to everyone who entered! :) Have a GREAT weekend!
The winner is…
a Rafflecopter giveaway
CONGRATULATIONS AURIE!
Please send me an email and I will forward you all the information to claim your prize from the Paper Coterie!
If you didn't win the free poster, don't fret! My friends at the Paper Coterie have given me a GREAT deal to share with YOU! All Daydream Believers fans can save 40% off any Wall Art by entering the coupon code WALLART during checkout! This offer expires Sunday (8/5)
40%! Yay! Don’t delay, head on over and order your personalized poster ASAP! This is a steal!
THANKS to everyone who entered! :) Have a GREAT weekend!
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