Ta Dum

Here are the new corduroys that are in my etsy shop. In mid September they will be at Diva Chicks Artful Boutique in downtown Georgetown. I love them! Hope you do, too.

Lady Gaga eat your heart out - black and white houndstooth with pink.

In the garden with green lattice on chocolate brown.

Rich, lush deep purple background. The color of royalty which all the Annarella Girls are.

Devilishly hard to photograph this print. It is much softer, more subtle than this. Come see it in person.

You've seen it before. Now it is ready for sale.

Can't wait to see what response I get to this jumper design. For now I'm making size 2 - 6, but I'm happy to make larger sizes for girls. Just ask.

If a tree falls...?

If I post a blog, and no one reads it, does that mean I had nothing to say?

Long Weekend

I'm taking a small break. You won't even know I'm gone. Here are some sunny looks for you to enjoy.

I'm hoping that all my friends and family on the East Coast have an event free weekend. From earthquake to hurricane, that's one rollercoaster I don't want any of you to be on!!! Stay safe.

Records s s s s s s

Well, it's official...Austin has broken the record for most days over 100. And it looks like we're going to have alot more. Would someone like to pay my electric bill? It is also record breaking!!!

I'm fantasizing that I'm at the beach - any one will do - with my chair on the edge of the water so the waves creep over my toes and then run away. Smell the salty sea breeze. Watch the lacy froth swirling around me. Heavenly!

Well, a girl can dream, can't she?

Corduroy Colors

I thought I'd show you the lush corduroys I've been working with to make the new jumpers. I love them (both the corduroy and the jumper). Colors and patterns are meshing well. Spirited clothes for my Annarella Girls. Colorful clothes for toddlers to 3rd graders. Great for back to school. Can you tell I'm excited by this new design and the new fabrics?

Here is the latest jumper unsder construction. If you look close you can see the bright aqua bodice. The background of the corduroy is a rich purple. Love the play of shades of blues, greens, and reds in the leaves and flowers. Ruffle will be butterflies and flowers. Fun, fun.

Another garden of flowers - pinks, greens and blues on a chocolate brown background. I'm thinking I'll pick up the pinks in the fabrics for the bodice and ruffle.

A little bit quieter but with bright colors, I haven't decided what cotton prints I'll use for bodice and ruffle. Should I go bright or quiet?

For all the other coerduroy prints I chose bright colors or bold graphics. This one is more muted. I paired it with the softer aquas. I'll post a pic soon. I love it.

This black and white houndstooth corduroy was used in my first sample. Look two or 3 posts back to see it on Ava for its trial run. Next jumper will use this fabric and accent it with a deep pink. Little girls love pinks.

All these jumpers look great with a sleeved tee. Collar or not. And leggings! Love leggings for comfort, warmth and modesty.

Coloring Outside the Lines

A series of colorful clothes.

Not sure if all the mixes are succesful.

Probably will rework some of the combos.

Trying for a softer touch with some.

No apology for the bright romper.

Can you guess which one I christened "when little house on the prairie meets Rosanna Dana?"

Project Runway

Helping me get through our endless summer are my 3 favorite reality shows. I love "Design Star" on HGTV and "The Next Network Food Star" on the Food Channel. But my favorite is "Project Runway" on Lifetime. I awoke this morning with a smile as I remembered that Thursday night I got to see Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn. (As I write this it does seem to be a little pathetic. What a small life I lead.)

This is season 9. The designers are, as always, quirky and bitchy, but this batch seem very talented. As they judges eliminate the weakest, there are 5 or 6 who are very strong contenders. It should be a fun season.

If you've missed the start of Project Runway, you can see episodes at this link. Its good reality TV. (I know many of you think that is an oxymoron.)