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This picture is a trap, ladies! We don’t need an excessive amount of clothing or a closet the size of a living room to hold it all and primp. Here’s a simple truth: the smaller the closet, the better you will be dressed. Remember that one morning when you asked your child what they wanted to wear and opened the closet? You probably only did that once, didn’t you? Too many choices can clutter the mind. Think about a high-end clothing store compared to Walmart—less variety looks more luxurious.

So, where is this tailoring? When done right, it’s invisible! It often takes the most time during garment construction. Fine tailoring involves plenty of hand stitching—tiny stitches that hold the fabric and interfacing together, allowing the sewer to shape the material like clay. It’s done with a few goals in mind: making the garment durable and long-lasting, giving it shape or smoothness, and reinforcing stress points. Fine tailoring is the key to a professional, polished finish.

Thanks to everyone who played a part in my life this year, in any way—you are what life is all about. Many blessings to you all!  

It’s Christmas time, that season some anticipate with excitement and others with a bit of trepidation, especially this year. The pressure is on for all the heartwarming family gatherings: the big, beautiful evergreen decked with garlands and perfectly working lights, Grandpa carving the turkey, kids swiping candy canes and sneaking peeks into packages, snow drifting down outside, and a fire crackling in the fireplace with stockings hung with care. Does this ever happen at your place?

I realized I was filling some emptiness in my life with the buzz of shopping. I shopped just for the sake of it, as something to do. It never felt quite right, and now I’m starting to see why. The coolest red suede shoes at TJ Maxx are still just red suede shoes—and I don’t dance for a living.

 Why do we do it? We do it because it embodies who we are. It’s our passion, our beliefs, and the joy of sharing it with others that drives us.