Because little girls roll down hills,

they need special occasion dresses that are hard wearing and allow little girls to be little girls. So, I've created three styles of party dresses that are, pretty, age-appropriate and (moms are you listening?) machine washable. What could be better for a flower girl? These dresses made from 100% cotton are comfortable to wear and easy to care for. All three styles have a bow and are just waiting to be twirled in. Available through About a Bride in Niagara-on-the-Lake, they will be on display at the upcoming Niagara Bridal Show, September 12th, noon to 5:00 at Club Italia, Niagara Falls.


Rose is the classic little girl dress, with a trim bodice, full skirt and short sleeves. It buttons at the back and has a wide waist sash. To make the experience of being in your wedding party all the more special for the flower girl, she can choose the contrast trim for the dress.

The dress is fully lined and features french seams and bias finished edges.

Daisy is a racer-back dress, with a raised waist and A-line skirt. Again the contrast edging can be chosen by the bride or the flower girl.

Fully lined, it closes with an invisible zip and snap at the side seam.

Flora is a sleeveless shift dress with extra fullness in the back. In eyelet with a contrast lining, it has a vintage feel.

The keyhole closure features a button and fabric loop.

The dresses are available in white, cream and soft pastels. A fitting is included in the price of the dress. These dresses will delight bride, flower girl and mom since they are feminine and sensible, just as we hope the wearer grows up to be.

How I spent my summer

Notice I didn't call it a summer holiday? It has been a very busy summer to say the least. From our first show under the "Who Knew?" banner in late April through to the dog days of August, I've been stitching up a storm. My necklaces and bracelets have been selling well at the Angie Strauss Gallery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dressmaking clients have been keeping me busy with pretty summer dresses and stunning (if I do say so myself) evening gowns. And I've been working on a new bridal collection. Ellen Steen of About a Bride in Niagara-on-the-Lake is carrying these exclusive designs, including jewellery, wraps and flower girl dresses. The bridal collection will be on view at the Niagara Bridal Show, September 12 at Club Italia in Niagara Falls. Expect to hear and see more of these collections here as we move into the prime wedding planning seasons of fall and winter.

Much to my relief, the trees in Niagara are showing a hint of autumn. Wahoo! Those of you who know me well know that my ability to be polite about being really uncomfortably hot runs out just as ragweed season begins. Bring on the frost! With that in mind, I'm taking out the wool felt again. My helper and I had a photo session yesterday in the backyard, so expect to see new listings on Etsy in the coming weeks!