I finally wore one of my own designs to church yesterday. It’s been awhile. I forgot how much I love wearing box pleats. They make me feel like Juliette Binoche in Chocolat with her fabulously full skirts and lovely cardigans. I guess the character Vianne was my subconscious inspiration for this outfit. All I know is, half way through the day I had the sudden urge for truffles. It’s a good thing that a lovely Harry and David Christmas basket arrived by post Saturday afternoon, filled with all kinds of decadent treats and fresh pears from the darling ladies I work with on my clothing line.
Oh how I love them, and not just because they send me sweets.
The littles and I spent the afternoon eating dark chocolate truffles, candied popcorn and peppermint bark. I tell you what, if you want to know the way to my heart… truffles.
Speaking of my heart, I spent the entire nocturnal hours Saturday fashioning myself one of those perfectly fluffy ballerina skirts. I was up to my elbows in ivory tulle until the wee hours of the morning, stopping only to nurse Ava whenever she woke. My heart was so happy. The house was quiet, and it was just me and my Singer. I love the rhythm of my machine; guiding fabric through it feels as natural to me as anything else I can think of or imagine. I had forgotten how much I love picturing something in my head and puzzling out a pattern, then running the fabric through my machine as I watch it come to life, just for me. It’s been awhile.
So tulle and truffles. That was my weekend.
Excuse me, I need to go watch that movie now… It’s been awhile.
I love this skirt/clutch and I can’t wait to see your newest tulle creation. I love the movie too, but I haven’t seen it years. It’s been a while for me too.
Can I just share that one of my favorite things about you is that you have four kids and looong hair! It is an inspiration to us all! Long-locks mothers, unite!
Oh, I so hope you will sell a tulle skirt OR give us the pattern! I have been wanting one for almost a year!! I should have just bought it when I saw it at Shabby Apple, but didn’t. I have the opposite of buyers remorse!
Can’t wait to hear more about that tulle skirt! A DIY post or shop addition perhaps? I went to a Christmas party this weekend and was just dying for a frothy tulle skirt but couldn’t find one for the life of me!
You look amazing, Cori :) I received my first Corilynn skirt last Friday! I’m so excited to wear it on my coming trip to FL next month. I’ll use it to meet with few wedding planers :D
I love this skirt/clutch and I can’t wait to see your newest tulle creation. I love the movie too, but I haven’t seen it years. It’s been a while for me too.
Moody Girl In Style
Tulle and truffles sounds like a spectacular weekend! And I love this skirt- I agree that pleats make me infinitely happier!!
Chelsea
Haute Child in the City
Beautiful as always Cori!!! Let me go see if you have my size in the yellow chevron:)
YOu look beautiful…and I love that your weekend was made up of tulle and truffles…sounds like perfection! =)
Jenni
http://www.foundinmycloset.blogspot.com
I ADORE this skirt! Also, I too spent the weekend with tulle. I am making a long tutu to wear to my holiday party!
Can I just share that one of my favorite things about you is that you have four kids and looong hair! It is an inspiration to us all! Long-locks mothers, unite!
Oh, I so hope you will sell a tulle skirt OR give us the pattern! I have been wanting one for almost a year!! I should have just bought it when I saw it at Shabby Apple, but didn’t. I have the opposite of buyers remorse!
Beautiful skirt. I love the pattern. Can’t wait to see the tulle skirt.
Agi:)
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You’re so gorgeous! Um, flat tummy! And, oh so bounteous chestage area! Post-baby suits you wonderfully. Just as I knew that it would! Love love!
such a gorgeous outfit and that sounds like a fantastic weekend. :)
I cannot believe that you made that skirt yourself, it is so beautiful! I’m even an even bigger fan of that clutch! xo
Can’t wait to hear more about that tulle skirt! A DIY post or shop addition perhaps? I went to a Christmas party this weekend and was just dying for a frothy tulle skirt but couldn’t find one for the life of me!
gorgeous color combo on you! xo
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I love that movie! You do look like Juliette Binoche in that outfit. And now I think I need to watch that. Can’t wait to see your tulle skirt, either!
You look amazing, Cori :) I received my first Corilynn skirt last Friday! I’m so excited to wear it on my coming trip to FL next month. I’ll use it to meet with few wedding planers :D
I just got my skirt in the mail and I’m wearing it today! I LOVE it (and thanks for offering a discount code earlier, too)!! You look beautiful :-)
love it! and i love the movie chocolat- you are channeling her beautifully!