Things have started taking off in the shop this week.
Working-working-working!
Orders rolling in–early birds for Halloween are my favorites.
When things start taking off, and I start getting so busy, I always find myself getting enamored with techniques that force me to slow down. That invite me to take that comfy seat and grab a cup of milky tea.
Hand-detailing suddenly obsesses me.

Valentino Resort 2015
Anything that forces one to slow down, to take their time, to focus and to relax.
Hand-work, ahhhhh–always relaxing.
Am I crazy?

1920s Party Dress
I thought I’d share some of my favorite embroidered and beaded beauties on the Pinterest Wednesday.

Vintage cardigan
What calms you in times of stress and busy-busy-busy?

White on white–lovely!

Beaded chiffon

Vintage skirt detailing