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October 24, 2008
I know that the last post is a tough act to follow, but I'm here today to announce something else that I am so nervous and excited about. Oh, my heart is accelerating just typing this. You all have left me such wonderful comments and suggestions, so I've decided to try my hand at one of them. Grosgrain will be opening an online store. Just a few pieces. If things go well, I might try to add a couple more things depending on how much time I will have available. You will be able to find the link to the store here on the front page of this blog November 6th....barring any setbacks.
And don't worry, I'll always be offering giveaways regardless of how the store does. It's how this blog began and I don't want to change anything about that. I'll just be busy, busy, busy.
Thankfully for you, I will not be sewing these pieces. Of course, they are Grosgrain designs but I am leaving the stitching to a local clothing manufacturing company whose handiwork will by far surpass mine.
You can see a preview of what I will be offering here in this post! These are not the exact pieces that will be offered in the store but rather the prototypes that I have sewn. Those who have been with Grosgrain for a couple months might recognize it as the reversible bird seed skirt! Now ALSO in blue, red and the original green. To celebrate the upcoming opening, this giveaway will include ALL THREE REVERSIBLE SKIRTS as well as ALL THREE OF THE REVERSIBLE SHIRTS! That could be twelve outfits!
For those of you new to the blog, the skirt is perfect for those walks in the park. What little girl doesn't love to feed the ducks? But how many times has she been ill-prepared when encountering a flock? With this sweet skirt she can carry a handful of seeds in her pocket just in case she meets a group of hungry geese or pigeons on the street.
When I saw this Alexander Henry print I immediately asked for a yard. After seeing the print of the large bird feeding on the seeds, the wheels in my head started spinning. I wanted to make a skirt with a tiny pocket on the side, large enough to carry a handful of birdseed.
As you can see, the reverse side is a complementary solid color with a bird print pocket.
Let me tell you about the shirts. They are thermal long john material and better still, REVERSIBLE TOO! One side compliments the bird print the other side compliments the solid color. Or vice versa. One outfit put together could equal four! Neat. I hope you like:)
Oh yes! One more thing! If the winning blog leaves a comment I will include the matching red, green and brown socks. NEW ONES, of course, still attached to the store cardboard. Not the yucky leaf covered ones Lily is wearing:)
Official opening will hopefully occur in two weeks. All of the items you see here will be offered in the store in various sizes and colors. The skirts and shirts offered in this giveaway should fit a 2T-4T.
Last day for posts is Wednesday 10/29/08. Winner will be announced Friday morning!
And be sure to stop by again. I'll be posting more costumes and giveaways in the days and weeks to come! And don't worry, I'll always be offering giveaways regardless of how the store does. It's how this blog began and I don't want to change anything about that. I'll just be busy, busy, busy.
As usual, if you would like a chance to win these outfits just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 424 Newer› Newest»- icicle said...
Wow, now that's a way to stretch a wardrobe. Sweet skirts!
- October 24, 2008 at 9:46 PM
- Kathleen said...
Kathleen these are beautiful and best of luck with the store..will there be a separate website or a shop in your town?
- October 24, 2008 at 9:48 PM
- Nuts To You! said...
Oh my goodness! Too sweet! The versatility is great. I am excited to see the new store.
- October 24, 2008 at 10:00 PM
- •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• said...
Oh HOW exciting! I know your store will do so well. Will you be selling on this site or something like Etsy? Congratulations on all of your success and best wishes! =)
- October 24, 2008 at 10:00 PM
- Tiffany Winters said...
Oh my! I am so happy that I can finally buy all the stuff I didn't win! PLEASE say that the dinner party outfit is going to be sold... I was so sad when it was gone. :) I love the cute material that you pick! I would love any of these beautiful outfits. The red one in particular. Let us know how we order some of the outfits! :)I'll link, but it never shows up, so maybe count me anyway?
- October 24, 2008 at 10:05 PM
My blogger links don't show up either?
BEAUTIFUL work ... just beautiful ...i am in love with the skirts .. darling, darling, darling!!! - October 24, 2008 at 10:09 PM
and here:
http://chatter.zazazublog.com/ - October 24, 2008 at 10:11 PM
- JinXiu said...
I am so excited for you
I cant wait to go shopping
staci - October 24, 2008 at 10:12 PM
and here (ok, I'm done!)
Honestly ... you have a great talent ... a wonderful eye for fabric and design! Best of luck with your store! - October 24, 2008 at 10:14 PM
There all so cute and would look adorable on my niece. I can't wait to see your shop.
- October 24, 2008 at 10:15 PM
- Jenna and Mosin Haider said...
This is ABSOLUTELY adorable! Best of luck with the store!!! I'm sure you're buisiness will soar! Congrats!
- October 24, 2008 at 10:24 PM
- Karen said...
You are going to do great! Don't forget us when you're famous! Good luck - and - Miss Piper would look divine in these skirt and shirts, here's to hoping we win!
- October 24, 2008 at 10:26 PM
- Hollye said...
OMG! Those are so freakin' cute. My daughter loves little skirts like that. She would look adorable in those! Will this be an actual store or online?
- October 24, 2008 at 10:27 PM
- Ylana said...
OOH OOH OOH!!! i am very excited at the thought of winning not one, but all THREE outfits!
I am really looking forward to the store opening as well as i love all your creations! Fingers crossed xxx - October 24, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Loving all the skirts and tops! Too cute:) Cant wait to see the shop!
- October 24, 2008 at 10:56 PM
- Leslie said...
oh wow, i hope you're prepared for your store to be immediately emptied right as you fill it up. people love your stuff, and for good reason. it's all amazing. best of luck!!
- October 24, 2008 at 10:57 PM
LOVE the outfits! Cant wait for that shop to open.
- October 24, 2008 at 11:02 PM
- MammaDucky said...
Woman, you continue to astound me. I'm a relatively new reader so the birdseed skirts are new to me. How ingenius! My twins' favorite thing to do is feed the ducks! Love it. Off to add the link.
- October 24, 2008 at 11:09 PM
- Bethany said...
I love the versatility and the skirts are so uber-cute! Thanks for sharing your talent.
www.toodlesbybethany.blogspot.com - October 24, 2008 at 11:10 PM
- Pam's Pride said...
Nice! I love the red one with the pink birds!
- October 24, 2008 at 11:11 PM
- Jenny said...
Wow! That's awesome! Congratulations on your store! I wanted to let you know that you've inspired me to make clothes for my girl now too. Thanks for that. I've discovered a talent that I didn't know that I had. rosycrafts.blogspot.com
I know Long's Park from the pics! I take my kids there too. I had no idea that you were so close. Where did you get the Marie Therese pics taken at?
Jenny - October 24, 2008 at 11:11 PM
- Football and Fried Rice said...
What an awesome idea with the skirts & shirts!! You know I think you are very gifted & can't wait for the store!!
- October 24, 2008 at 11:19 PM
- Jenny said...
Awesome! Yeah, we live in Lancaster. The only place that I've been to in Hershey so far is the Hershey Theater. (We just moved in Feb.) I'm going to put pics on my craft blog soon of a reversible cape that I just made today. Thanks for the nice compliment on the shoes.
- October 24, 2008 at 11:24 PM
- Arizona mom to eight said...
I adore reversible skirts, I have two myself, lifesavers for a busy mom. My three gor through so many clothes, having option like these would makemy left so much easier, and they are so adorable. I could see the little girls in them with som sweet tights!
Opening a store sounds so exciting! Good luck, I hope it is very successful for you. - October 24, 2008 at 11:34 PM
- Arizona mom to eight said...
Wish these had spell check, I meant life not left. LOL
- October 24, 2008 at 11:36 PM
- Lindsay said...
I do believe those are Amy Butler fabrics. How adorable.
- October 24, 2008 at 11:37 PM
- Jen D. said...
The skirts and matching shirts are simply too cute for words. I have a really cute three year old who would look even cuter in one of those. Congratulations on your new adventure. I will definitely be stopping by on or after November 6th. Thanks for the opportunity to win yet another wonderful give away.
- October 24, 2008 at 11:45 PM
- Fishers of Women said...
Such beautiful clothes! I'm so glad a friend shared this link!
- October 24, 2008 at 11:47 PM
- Fairy Cute said...
I knew it! Congrats!! I can't wait to get some Grosgrains and keep entering the giveaways.
I've been watching the dress comments go up to 1000...almost there! hehe - October 24, 2008 at 11:48 PM
- The Perkins Trio said...
hi! i just happened upon your site and love these outfits! i would love these for my girls! i hope my link works... i hope i win!!!
- October 24, 2008 at 11:50 PM
- The Hillbilly Banjo Queen: said...
I am so in love with your work! And I am so thrilled at the thought of an online store! I keep hoping I will win sometime, but even if I don't, I will still be in love with the clothes. Amazing! Please pick me this time.
- October 24, 2008 at 11:56 PM
- Linda ★ Parker's General said...
Oh my gosh! How wonderful for you! I have often wished that one of your giveaway was available for purchase. I do simply adore the Marie Therese. It is so beautiful.... Best wishes, dear. I know you will be a success.
- October 25, 2008 at 12:04 AM
- Heather Bell said...
I love it!! You are so talented. What fun skirts.
- October 25, 2008 at 12:18 AM
- Fantacy so Sweet-n-Stuff... said...
I too am loving ALL of your work! It makes me wish I weren't so domestically challenged :) lol
Definitely linked you in my blog :) (the Great Giveaways one) - October 25, 2008 at 12:20 AM
- mama bear said...
Oh my goodness, these skirts are so darling! My daughter absolutely loves pockets, especially in skirts. And I have been on such a bird kick lately, it's like this giveaway was made for me! Will your patterns be available for purchase, or just the finished product? I can't wait to see what you have!
- October 25, 2008 at 12:25 AM
- Unknown said...
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- October 25, 2008 at 12:32 AM
- Lydia said...
these are so fun!!!
- October 25, 2008 at 12:34 AM
- Cami said...
I love your blog! I love to see what wonderful things you create. You are such an inspiration to me. I love to sew as well. The best of luck to you with your store. I know you will do well.
- October 25, 2008 at 12:35 AM
- Shellbells said...
congrats hope all goes well as I am sure a lady of your talent will have much success. Have linked to your wonderful giveaway!!
- October 25, 2008 at 1:22 AM
- erika~ the inspired mama said...
wow! what an amazing collection! i absolutely LOVE that bird print!!
erika - October 25, 2008 at 1:35 AM
oh yeah....a place to actually purchase a nice little outfit. I hope I'll be able to afford something! I'm still hoping I win the gown!!. Beautiful little bird skirts.
- October 25, 2008 at 1:36 AM
I can't figure out how to create a link if I dont' have a blog. It won't let me do anything unless I have a blog, so I'm just going to post a comment. These skirts are absolutely adorable! I love them!
Amanda R. - October 25, 2008 at 1:37 AM
- Jackie said...
Good luck with the shop. With all the hype you have created I am sure it is going to do great! And it will be well deserved :)
- October 25, 2008 at 1:38 AM
- Blockbuster Parking Here said...
I linked and so want to WIN!
Lana - October 25, 2008 at 1:40 AM
- Jody said...
My grandaughter has a pond with ducks in the apts she lives in in Indiana. This would be perfect for her.
- October 25, 2008 at 1:52 AM
- Blake Bench said...
Do you have any idea how excited I was to read this post?!?!? I've followed your blog since the beginning and can't wait to see what new creations you come up with. HOpefully hiring out the tedious part will help you find time to invent and create! How exciting for you....how exciting for the World!! You are truly an inspiration to art loving mothers everywhere!
- October 25, 2008 at 1:55 AM
- Anne Sans Tete said...
beautiful work!
- October 25, 2008 at 2:01 AM
- Jaime said...
Those are great outfits, I love bird things, we have a bird bathroom and so I am influencing my daughters to love bird things and she is into it. She would really enjoy this and I am pretty sure she would have bird seed in her pocket continuously trying to tame all the birds. Congratulations on the store too, I am sure it will do awesome, you have great style!
- October 25, 2008 at 2:18 AM
- Lynn Cohen said...
My four year old twin grand children would love these clothes. the little girl would adore the skirts with the pockets and mom would love that they are reveriable. The boy could wear the tops and share them with his sister of course. If I won the set there would be more than enough for both. I"ll keep coming back.
- October 25, 2008 at 2:27 AM
- Cindy said...
I LOVE interchangeable clothes! Specially for my girls... What an inspiration!
- October 25, 2008 at 2:27 AM
- green girl said...
I loved this skirt the first time you posted it as a giveaway. And I love the new colors and matching shirts (and socks). So cute!
How exciting to open a store! Seriously, I hope it is a dream come true for you. You're sewing is amazing and inspirational.
And I was pleased that you came to my blog to see my pretty sewing machine. I thought you would appreciate it's loveliness. :)
http://theavocadotree.blogspot.com/ - October 25, 2008 at 3:13 AM
- heather said...
I am so excited that you are opening a store!!! You seriously just made my day.
Thanks so much for being so generous and sharing your talents. Thanks!
I made a blog post about this giveaway!
teamwillie.blogspot.com - October 25, 2008 at 3:40 AM
- Physiomom said...
Congrates & heaps of success on the opening of your online store.
The pair of clothes are soooo sooo birdy COOL & fascinating! I just like the reversible skirt. Ideal or my 3 & 4yr ols girls who will go to the parks often nt to feed birds here but to feed ponf fishes....Oh Kathleen please pick my gals as winner. The red one will be Ju's favourite & the yellow one will be cute on Jasmine.
BTW Ju's hair is like Lily'sone..straight & sightparting ..so sexy!
Have linked you & hoping to win:
http://physiomom.blogspot.com - October 25, 2008 at 3:46 AM
- Bek said...
I've been reading for ages but always lurking. Want to wish you luck with your shop, I'm sure it will be great! You are so generous to give your lovely creations away to perfect strangers. Thanks for all the inspiration.
- October 25, 2008 at 4:05 AM
- CtephFrid said...
I am so excited!!!! I have loved watching alll of your designs hit your posts and now the opportunity to buy is wonderful!!!!!
I know you have two girls and thereby fashion your peices accordingly. But do you have any designs for little boys? It would be so exciting to see you put your talent behind fashioning some boy pieces. I bet they would be out of this world! (We are adopting two little boys soon...that is why I ask).
But, I am so excited about your store opening!!! I have been telling everyone about you! - October 25, 2008 at 4:06 AM
- Unknown said...
kathleen - I love this skirt and top set. Can't wait for your store to open - you are fantabulous! Plus I put a post on my blog :) I ain't no fool darling
- October 25, 2008 at 4:13 AM
- muralimanohar said...
Those skirts are adorable!! I need to track down some of that fabric..I LOVE how sweet it looks in those skirts!!
- October 25, 2008 at 4:23 AM
- anita said...
hi kathleen! just found your site this past week... good timing! congrats on opening your new store soon! love the skirts on this post... i linked from my blog too!
- October 25, 2008 at 4:50 AM
- Creative Busy Bee said...
Wow! So lovely of that birdie skirt!!! Just hope can has one for my dauthher.!!!
- October 25, 2008 at 4:59 AM
- Unknown said...
You are blessed with a beautiful talent. Good luck with your mini store!
- October 25, 2008 at 5:38 AM
- Rosalind said...
I found your great site through Sarah Jane Studios! Your creativity is inspiring, thanks for sharing it all the way to Australia :-)
- October 25, 2008 at 5:54 AM
- Herbal Tonya here said...
congrats on your new store. i hope it does really well. your designs are fabulous!
these skirts and tops are fab. I have also linked to blog - October 25, 2008 at 7:27 AM
- Dawn Newsome said...
You have got to be kidding me! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
I created a link but I don't see it. No worries. Maybe I'll get lucky anyway. Plus - who wouldn't want the socks!?! - October 25, 2008 at 7:44 AM
- Jessie said...
Oh my, I am quite excited to see your store - I LOVE that HA fabric!! Beautiful work as always mama!
- October 25, 2008 at 7:59 AM
- Jennifer said...
this is again a great giveaway. i linked to my blog, http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-6NFLVp05eqrJAutSdwB166_Be9dp. i'm so excited to hear about your store!
- October 25, 2008 at 8:21 AM
- SouthernDogwoods said...
Wow! What a wonderful giveaway - 3 skirts - if I win my twin daughters would not have to fight!!! What a wonderful giveaway. You are very talented!
And I am soooo excited to hear you are opening up an on-line store. I wish you the best of luck and I know I will be a frequent visitor!!! - October 25, 2008 at 8:29 AM
- torinem said...
I remember when you did the first giveaway for this and I was so bummed I didn't win! Yay, for a second chance! Also, congrats on opening a store! That's so great! Best of luck to you! Your stuff is amazing!
- October 25, 2008 at 8:38 AM
- Kim said...
So cute, so adorable! Congrats!
- October 25, 2008 at 9:03 AM
- Heather said...
I can't tell you how many times I've seen your beautiful work on here and wished you had a store! I'm so excited that you are getting one!
These are beautiful and my little one would love them! - October 25, 2008 at 9:10 AM
- Hi, my name is Judy. said...
I love all of your work!! Looking forward to the store. Thanks for all of the inspiration.... Now to find the time to do it all!
- October 25, 2008 at 9:13 AM
- Tiercy said...
Wow, I wish I had half of your creativity! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
- October 25, 2008 at 9:16 AM
- Brittany said...
Those clothes are SSSOOO cute. I am excited about the store. That is a great idea. I hope it does really well. I can't wait!
- October 25, 2008 at 9:17 AM
- Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...
YAY... congrats, so proud of you for taking that huge step, you will be amazing at it! Congrats, I of course linked you and am keeping my fingers crossed
- October 25, 2008 at 9:26 AM
- Art Nest said...
Oh, Kathleen! Your vision is stunning! I found out about your grand opening from Summer's blog, Artfulife. She gave you quite the write-up! I hope you have a blessed weekend and I look so forward to seeing your shop.
PS: I loved the nightgown that I won...(and the little hat)...I think you are going to be famous one day and I can say, look, some of Kathleen's earliest work!!! - October 25, 2008 at 9:44 AM
- Emily said...
You are amazing!! I am completely blown away by your designs and work. Your photos are awesome too. You are such great inspiration.
- October 25, 2008 at 9:52 AM
- Rebecca Ramsey said...
How exciting for you! I'm thrilled!
Becky - October 25, 2008 at 10:08 AM
- Sarah MomE25 said...
Yay! I was hoping you would look into selling your work someday. You will do great! Your work is amazing! I love the fabric you used for these. My kids love going to the park and feeding the birds.
- October 25, 2008 at 10:26 AM
- Christina Joy said...
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- October 25, 2008 at 10:36 AM
- Kim said...
Holy cow, I love those!!!!
- October 25, 2008 at 10:36 AM
- Christina Joy said...
Please, let it be me! Can't wait to see the shop! Will it be an etsy? Ooooh, anticipation mounts...
And I posted about your fabulousity at my site:
thejoyofchristina.blogspot.com - October 25, 2008 at 10:37 AM
- Amanda said...
Unreal. I love these more than I can express.
- October 25, 2008 at 10:46 AM
- Maggie said...
Ii just linked to my blog. I have a 3 year old who would love those outfits. I am still kicking myself for missing the Marie Therese deadline, but these are probably more practical anyway.
- October 25, 2008 at 10:50 AM
- joolee said...
These skirts are ADORABLE!! My daughter would love them. Congrats on the online store.
- October 25, 2008 at 11:05 AM
- Artfulife said...
I have been hoping for this news for a long time. Congratulations! My hopes of getting this skirt for my daughter can finally come true. What size rang will you offer clothes in? Kathleen this is just too awesome. You must be floating on cloud 9.
As always I posted about your amazing giveaway on my blog. - October 25, 2008 at 11:06 AM
- Irene said...
You are just crazy -- but it's good to have some crazy ones among us all.
You are very clever to make clothes, that's for sure! - October 25, 2008 at 11:10 AM
beautiful skirts!!!
- October 25, 2008 at 11:23 AM
- Carolina Girl said...
These are truly beautiful. I wish I had your talent.
- October 25, 2008 at 11:23 AM
- Paige said...
I love all your designs! Seeing everything you make has made me want to start designing clothes too. I don't have any kids yet so I don't link to your posts but I just wanted to let you know that you are amazing and I am sure your store will do wonderfully!
- October 25, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Just found your blog. What fun, talent and cutenss! Looking forward to checking in lots!
- October 25, 2008 at 11:46 AM
- Vanessa said...
I love these, they are so adorable and I know a few little girls who would look Gorgeous in them! I posted on my blog too. Www.ourway2happilyeverafter.blogspot.com
- October 25, 2008 at 11:52 AM
- Katie said...
Fabrics are great! I didn't realize there were more color options in that print. Congrats on opening a store!!! I'm sure it will do great, how very exciting! Good luck to you!
- October 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM
- Shelly said...
Congrats on the store idea...can't wait for it! What cute skirts and shirts!
- October 25, 2008 at 12:17 PM
- Augusta's Grandma said...
My granddaughter would love your beautiful skirts. Congratulatons on your new store. Thanks for the great giveaways.
- October 25, 2008 at 12:17 PM
- Lovely Little Lovelies said...
You are kidding me, right? Kathleen, you are amazing... seriously.
Reversible shirts? BRILLIANT.You clever little thing. - October 25, 2008 at 12:18 PM
- Chris said...
You are so talented. I am so excited o hear you are opening a store!! Good luck! Your clothes are all absolutely gorgeous!! I would love to have such a beautiful wardrobe for my daughter.
- October 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM
- Chris said...
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- October 25, 2008 at 12:21 PM
- Ali said...
Congrats to you. I think it is a lovely idea and I'll look forward to checking out your shop.
Would you mind posting where you found the knee socks (since I never win). I've been looking everywhere for solids and can't find them!!!! - October 25, 2008 at 12:23 PM
- Katie said...
I posted on my private blog... I would LOVE to win this giveaway! Can't wait 'til your store opens--what a great idea. :)
- October 25, 2008 at 12:37 PM
- Michelle said...
Congrats on opening the store. Your work is fabulous! I came over from finding the Marie Therese costume which is mindblowingly cool and incredible. You have a ton of talent!
(One tiny comment just meant as a help so please don't take this the wrong way: compliment = say something nice about someone; complEment = something that goes well with something else or makes something else look better than it did previously) :) - October 25, 2008 at 12:43 PM
- Superdumb Supervillain said...
Wow! I am so excited to see what you will be offering. The reversible tops are super cute and very practical. And we love the birdseed skirt! The red is even cuter than the original green, if that is possible...
- October 25, 2008 at 12:45 PM
- ChristinaJ said...
Horray, a store!!!!!
Can't wait to shop!!! - October 25, 2008 at 12:46 PM
- Jessica said...
wow..i'm so excited for your new store. best wishes! this is such a fabulous giveaway...thanks so much..now all you have to do is pick me!
- October 25, 2008 at 12:57 PM
- Kim -today's creative blog said...
So cute! I would like some for myself.
Congrats on all your giveaway entries.......hopefully a few of those entries were from Today's Creative Blog. They know a good give away when they see one. - October 25, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Wow thats thats Beautyfull.
Great Mel - October 25, 2008 at 1:37 PM
- Mary said...
This is awesome. Glad to hear that you're opening a store! This set would be absolutely awesome to have. They are all so adorable and I love the fact that they are all reversible. :)
- October 25, 2008 at 1:44 PM
- Unknown said...
Oh Kathleen that is so wonderful! A gift such as yours is truly meant to be shared and the new store is just the ticket! Please keep us posted!
Love, Love, LOVE the reversible skirts and tops. What fabulous colors and a great concept!
Got you linked!! - October 25, 2008 at 1:49 PM
- Kim said...
Yay! I am so excited for you and can't wait to tell everyone to buy me everything that you have in your store! Good luck and pick me!
- October 25, 2008 at 2:14 PM
- Unknown said...
Those are the cutest skirts and very creative. I love your designs and can't wait for your store to open!
- October 25, 2008 at 2:19 PM
- Happy Housewife said...
I'm a first-timer at this, but here's hoping that I get LUCKY! I have two little girls, just the perfect age for these adorable skirts. Love them.
- October 25, 2008 at 2:28 PM
- Tracy said...
I wish you much luck on your new endeavor, you work and ideas are incredible. I love these little skirts, they are sure to be a big hit.
- October 25, 2008 at 2:35 PM
hooray! Those little reversible tops and skirts are so adorable and perfect. I am sure your little shop will do well--I know that many of us have been hoping and hoping that you'd have the time to do this. I also want you to tell you not to burn yourself out but that we appreciate everything you have been doing, and continue to do, for us.
- October 25, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Love the skirt and top and would like to make some for my granddaughter. Where can I buy the patterns? Don't have a blog to post a link to but really love all the items you sew for Lily.
Thanks. Gayle - October 25, 2008 at 2:53 PM
Kathleen, I signed my comment as anonymous, dummy that I am, so I guess you will need my email to respond about how to purchase patterns...firstname.lastname@example.com.
Gayle - October 25, 2008 at 2:55 PM
- Krishna said...
Congrats on your cyber storefront. I can't wait to check it out and place an order. Of course, I'd so rather win an outfit.
- October 25, 2008 at 3:14 PM
- AngiDe said...
WOW! I mean HOLY CRAP- you are AWE-MAZ-ING! That Marie Therese gown.... STUNNING! Your little girl- GORGEOUS!
I just know our lil ones would be instant friends... =)
I linked over from another site and I will totally be coming back again. You are so talented!
www.nanasboxnonprofit.blogspot.com - October 25, 2008 at 3:32 PM
- Andrea @ Momma in Flip Flops2 said...
Congratulations. I'm super excited for the Mini Store and the chance to purchase things if we don't win! Love the stuff up for grabs, my daughter would be so cute. Good luck! *hugs*
PS. I didn't get to comment on the hankerchiefs but I am totally going to make those for my mom for Christmas. Thanks!!! - October 25, 2008 at 3:46 PM
- Andrea @ Momma in Flip Flops2 said...
Congratulations. I'm super excited for the Mini Store and the chance to purchase things if we don't win! Love the stuff up for grabs, my daughter would be so cute. Good luck! *hugs*
Here's my link: http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2008/10/grosgrain-mini-store-opening-and.html
PS. I didn't get to comment on the hankerchiefs but I am totally going to make those for my mom for Christmas. Thanks!!! - October 25, 2008 at 3:46 PM
- Giovana said...
Congratulations!!!! Your creations are amazing, keep the great designs coming.
Just a question, all your designs are always goign tob e 2T-4T? My daughter is average 5, sometimes 6, just wondering.
God bless you
Giovana - October 25, 2008 at 3:52 PM
- Kellie H said...
I was hoping you'd come to your senses and open a store...hooray!! I am thrilled Kathleen!!!! Now I can have my very own Grosgrain, even if I don't ever win =) I just love the fabric you pick out to use.
Best of luck with it, I know it's going to be fabulous! - October 25, 2008 at 4:13 PM
- cassaundra said...
I have never done this before, just started following you and I just love the art you create. I left a link...so glad your goods are going to be on sale if i don't win.
- October 25, 2008 at 4:46 PM
- Stephanie said...
Wow, I am excited that you will be opening a store. I put it in my post so all my friends can see.
I love these little skirts and shirts and know my daughters will look amazing in them.
Hoping to win something soon! - October 25, 2008 at 4:48 PM
- Nomers said...
Congratulations on the new store! These skirts are adorable!
- October 25, 2008 at 4:55 PM
- Terri said...
OMGosh!! Such cute little outfits!! I love them...Congrats on the new online store..I'm sure it will be a hit!
- October 25, 2008 at 5:03 PM
- Jess's Journey to the Land Of Skinny said...
I love the print of those skirts and such great simple lines. If I don't win them then I will definitely be looking to buy them when you get your store going! Good luck with everything and keep on sewing!
- October 25, 2008 at 5:15 PM
- fairychildheirlooms said...
I'm so happy for you opening up your own shop! I'd love to win this giveaway. The bird fabric is one of my favorites.
Missy - October 25, 2008 at 5:27 PM
- Tanya said...
Great idea to do reversible! The skirts are too cute. The bird print is one of my favorite prints as well.
- October 25, 2008 at 5:39 PM
- Cammi said...
oh my gosh! oh my gosh!
finally!! i can buy your beautiful designs... and you thought you were floating on air.. i know i am just waiting to see what little goodies you come out with!
good luck and i cannot wait!! - October 25, 2008 at 5:51 PM
- Andrea J said...
I'm assuming this will be an online store, crossing my fingers I'm right : )
- October 25, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Your stuff is so adorable. Beyond words, really. I don't check back regulary since I don't have a blog so I can't win, but I just about fell off my chair when I saw that Marie Therese gown. My palms started to sweat as I went to start my own blog, but alas, I am a day too late. I could cry. That dress was made for my darling 3T daughter. And I never even got to enter. I do tell all my friends, blog or not, though. You're just too much to be kept a secret! I guess I will have to start a blog for next time. Thanks for the inspiration!
- October 25, 2008 at 6:32 PM
- Charlotte said...
Wow-These are absolutely amazing! I am in love!!
firstname.lastname@example.com - October 25, 2008 at 6:42 PM
Too cute!! I would love to enter!
firstname.lastname@example.com - October 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations! I'm sending good thoughts for your store opening. It takes so much courage to "put things out there". Good for you! Your things are so beautiful.-Amy
- October 25, 2008 at 7:01 PM
- Dana said...
I don't think that my blogs are posting back here....but here is the link...
and CONGRATS! - October 25, 2008 at 7:41 PM
- Mrs. Olsen said...
I LOVE how these are reversible! So cute!
- October 25, 2008 at 7:49 PM
- Christi said...
I can't wait to see the store. I can't wait to buy one!!!!!! I am sooooo excited!
- October 25, 2008 at 8:18 PM
- Whitney said...
A store!! WooHoo!! I am so excited, but I think it should be an auction type store. i bet you would have got a thousand bucks for your last dress. I am looking forward to buying some stuuf. Now I won't have to be so sad!! Like I said I need a closet full of your work!!
- October 25, 2008 at 8:25 PM
I am so excited! Ellie can't walk and I already covet everything!
- October 25, 2008 at 8:26 PM
- Elana Kahn said...
Your skirts and shirts are soooo cute!!! They are perfect for someone like me who plans to only dress daughters in skirts and long sleeves--and things like that are SO VERY difficult to find. Thanks!
- October 25, 2008 at 8:28 PM
- Rose and Ivy said...
Congratulations!! I am so happy everything is working out so successfully for you!
I love the reversible skirts, they are adorable - October 25, 2008 at 8:35 PM
- Elana Kahn said...
I actually have a question--do links back to your blog posts count for the giveaways if they're in the sidebar of someone's blog? (Like in a blog list) Thanks!
- October 25, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Oh I can't WAIT to see the store! I am all excited! LOL
- October 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM
- Meaghan said...
This is awesome! I'm linking you under my giveaways....love your stuff :)
- October 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM
So excited for you about your store- it's about time! I am seriously lusting after this latest giveaway. I'm crossing all my fingers and toes!
- October 25, 2008 at 9:21 PM
- Bunny B said...
Sweet!! I've linked
bunnybx at gmail . com - October 25, 2008 at 9:40 PM
- Pumpkin Head Baby Co said...
Love these outfits! I am so glad to hear that you are opening a store! I can't wait to see everything you will be offering!
- October 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
- Scrappinfor3 said...
These are so special. You are truly gifted! And that dress you made for the last giveaway??? WOW!!!
- October 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM
- Susie Stout said...
I am so excited for your store!!! And those are adorable skirts I just want everything you post!! Will you be doing any infant sizes for the store?
- October 25, 2008 at 10:19 PM
- Melissa said...
I am so happy for you, this is an amazing opportunity. Your stuff is darling and you totally inspire me to do new things!So thank you...
- October 25, 2008 at 10:53 PM
These are absolutely beautiful...so crafty. Oh yes, AND I'M SO UPSET that I missed your halloween costume giveaway. That was just flat out GORGIOUS!!!! My daughter would have loved it too!!!!!
As for this giveaway, please count me in as I would love to dress her in these beautiful outtfits.
Regards, Barbara - October 25, 2008 at 11:11 PM
- TopHat said...
Count me in! My little girl would love these!
- October 25, 2008 at 11:22 PM
- Stacy said...
Those are beautiful. I hope you do really well. :)
- October 25, 2008 at 11:29 PM
- Saving 4 My Family said...
How exciting for you & what a great way to share & sell your talent. This is my first time at your website thanks to Mamma In Flip Flops2!
I've posted your site here:
http://saving4myfamily.blogspot.com/2008/10/grosgrain-mini-store-opening-november-6_25.html - October 25, 2008 at 11:39 PM
- Momto16 said...
I have been reading your blog for sometime now and I am thrilled that you are opening an online store. These outfits are adorable! I linked you on my blog!
Sarah - October 25, 2008 at 11:47 PM
- Kendra said...
I absolutely adore those skirts!!! You are incredibly talented and I am humbled every time I see your work. I cannot WAIT for the store opening!!!
- October 26, 2008 at 12:01 AM
- Becky said...
I'm excited to see the store (as most of us are I assume). Congratulations and good luck.
- October 26, 2008 at 12:06 AM
- Jessica Sorensen said...
A store! That is very exciting. You are very inspiration I love everything you make and I have even reared up the courage to try and sew my daughters cloths and they haven't turned out to bad.
- October 26, 2008 at 12:15 AM
- gillar girl said...
Good for you!!! You have inspired so many people (like me) with your creativity and generosity! I am excited for you and I'm sure your store will be a smashing success!
- October 26, 2008 at 12:38 AM
- Meg said...
Congratulations. I am so happy that you are doing the store. You are so amazing and everyone loves you and your designs. I am sure you will be wildly successful and you deserve to be. I wish you all the luck and extra time in the world. You are amazing. I cannot wait to see what Grosgrain has in store next.
- October 26, 2008 at 12:55 AM
- jenny said...
wow how cute you have done it again you realy do make the sweetest and cutes things and i would love to win this for my little onei jus know if i was to win this for her she would be so happy
- October 26, 2008 at 12:55 AM
- Marjorie said...
Adorable! The matching knee socks look so cute with the outfits too!
- October 26, 2008 at 1:06 AM
- Tricia said...
These are so cute! I want one for me too! I will definitely be shopping at your store.
- October 26, 2008 at 1:11 AM
- Stitchinwitch said...
Such beautiful skirts. I wish you every success with your shop
- October 26, 2008 at 2:48 AM
- Ankeney Tribe said...
I have a little girl that looks about the same age as yours...I'll be shopping at your online shop even if I don't win!! You have great taste!!
Christina - October 26, 2008 at 2:56 AM
These outfits are gorgeous! I hope your shop is a BIG success!
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net - October 26, 2008 at 3:12 AM
- Myshell said...
I have posted the link and hope, if nothing else, you are planning a pattern sell as well. Of course, I hope to be picked for the give-away...who wouldn't?
I am so inspired to have stumbled upon your fabulous blog!
Cheers to you and your beautiful daughters! - October 26, 2008 at 3:12 AM
- Yasmine said...
Your work is amazing! I love the idea of reversible clothing- im sure your store will do well, you are truely talented! Good luck with everything!! I do love the gown from the previous giveaway- its breathtaking!
My daughter would look precious in these skirts! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity, i have created a link on my blog, (i also favored you on technorati=])
Takecare and good luck with everything! - October 26, 2008 at 3:38 AM
- Physiomom said...
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http://physiomom.blogspot.com - October 26, 2008 at 4:15 AM
- Jennifer said...
I'm sure your store is going to be a big hit! I'm excited for you to finally get the opporunity to open a store.
Best wishes! - October 26, 2008 at 4:51 AM
- daysease said...
You have been linked here... http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2008/10/grosgrain-mini-store-opening-and.html
I could really use this adorable and useful give-away. I am so glad that things are opening up for you with this new opportunity with the online store. Blessings to you on this new endeavor, and thank you for the chance to win!!! Hope I do!!! If not, congrats to the winner... :-) - October 26, 2008 at 7:42 AM
- Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...
Congrats on opening your mini store! You will do fantastic! Those outfits are fantastic!
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com - October 26, 2008 at 8:25 AM
- Penny said...
Oh these are adorable!! Love them so much. Congratulations on the store, how very exciting for you and for us!! Can I preorder like everything!!! :o)
- October 26, 2008 at 10:04 AM
- Rachel said...
What beautiful skirts! I think your store will do really well! :-) Happy Sunday!
- October 26, 2008 at 10:36 AM
- Vone said...
Good luck with the store - your stuff is so cute.
- October 26, 2008 at 11:23 AM
- None said...
I am so glad you will be opening a store!! And I love that you will still be doing giveaways. You are an amazing woman with a special talent! Thank you for all you do! :)
- October 26, 2008 at 11:28 AM
- Tonya Staab said...
I am so so happy that you decided to open a little store, I know so many people have wished you would for so long. You are extremely talented.
These skirts are so sweet and yes, perfect for a walk in the park. - October 26, 2008 at 11:49 AM
- Mummy Moon said...
I only have 1 word to describe the skirts : Unique! The skirts are pretty nice in the reversible design and the birds feeding on the seeds prints. And big wishes to your Grosgrain Mini Store!!
- October 26, 2008 at 12:48 PM
- Hippie Family... said...
Oh my gosh they are adorable, I love them all and that photo with the tree where everyone put their loves on it, oh that picture is amazing!!!
it's all just so cute, and I love that there are no shoes, even in the leaves, I bet she loved that. - October 26, 2008 at 2:15 PM
- Kristy said...
Your creations are beautiful. Congrats on your store!
ksieker(at)hotmail(dot)com - October 26, 2008 at 2:29 PM
- Ashley said...
I LOVE THEM!!! I am so glad you are opening a store!!
- October 26, 2008 at 2:34 PM
- brittany said...
what great news! i always thought you should ope up a shop! and the bird skirt was my favorite thing you ever made!
- October 26, 2008 at 2:38 PM
- Holly said...
this was one of my favorite outfits that you gave away (i discovered your blog after this give away was already over).
i'm excited about your store as i have never been lucky with give aways (even though i won't give up and am obviously trying here). now i'll be able to get something regardless of a give away.
love the skirts, as i love everything you make. you have truly inspired me to sew more. thank you!! - October 26, 2008 at 2:42 PM
- jenniferhoiyin said...
love these, just found you via angry asian creations.
now i really want a little girl. :) - October 26, 2008 at 2:45 PM
- Trisha said...
Those are so darling. My daugter would love these, of course. The pocket is perfect for stowing her collection of rocks, berries and leafs while we play outside:)
I'm excited to see your new store! - October 26, 2008 at 2:55 PM
- RobinBirdsNest said...
these are just too cute!! Congratulations on the new online store! can't wait to check it out!!
Just posted a link on my blog.
www.robinbirdsnest.blogspot.com - October 26, 2008 at 3:05 PM
- Pam said...
Oh my goodness! That is such good news! How exciting for you.
These outfits are so cute! I especially love the blue/orange combo. So adorable for my Lily! - October 26, 2008 at 3:28 PM
- Laura said...
You are so amazing!!
- October 26, 2008 at 3:40 PM
- heidijogoody said...
Wow what a great giveaway! And I am very excited to hear about you starting an online store. Can't wait to see what you put on it and what you will think of next! My blog is private but I have added a link to that. My email is email@example.com
- October 26, 2008 at 3:51 PM
- Daniele said...
I just posted a link to my blog. Your work it so great you are so talented. Good luck on the online store.
- October 26, 2008 at 4:00 PM
- Eli's Lids said...
I LOVE this style. It would be great for my daughter and since I love to match I may have to find a coordinating outfit for me until you make adult sizes!
http://elislids.blogspot.com/ - October 26, 2008 at 4:02 PM
- Kristin said...
I posted on my blog and inserted your link into my post manually...count me in please! You are so incredibly talented.
Here is the link to my post about your store/giveaway/blog...
I have just discovered the coolest sewing blog - October 26, 2008 at 4:08 PM
- Bart Barton said...
I love these skirts! And I love even more that people like you can make them for my daughter because I can't..I will even if I win (cross my fingers) will be buying one of these on Nov. 6!! Congratulations.
- October 26, 2008 at 5:00 PM
I am so excited you are opening up a store! I love your costume designs. I also am in love with your give away pieces this time. I just can't find anything like this in children's stores. Christy Bailey mom to Wen, Guangdong Province
- October 26, 2008 at 5:01 PM
- Anja said...
You are really amazing.
I love the dresses and they would look adorable on my girls.
Best of luck with your store. You are going to be soooo busy!!!! - October 26, 2008 at 5:35 PM
- Michelle said...
Wow, you are SO talented! I found your blog through another blog. Keep up the beautiful work! I will definitely be checking back often to see what you've got in your store!
- October 26, 2008 at 5:42 PM
- Jinii said...
I am so excited for your store! I put a link in my sidebar and when the store opens I will definately add it to my favorites.
- October 26, 2008 at 5:49 PM
- Kim-the-girl said...
Wow! We are so lucky that you are opening up a shop! I can hardly wait to see it, I've been lurking for awhile, but wanted to wish you congratulations!
- October 26, 2008 at 6:08 PM
- Felicity said...
Well, I've posted about the new contest and I'm here to leave a comment - sign me up for those socks! :) Everything is just charming!
- October 26, 2008 at 6:10 PM
- Desiree' said...
Wow, So excited to hear you are opening a store!! I will be watching for it!! Love the reversible skirts and shirts. I will post about them on my blog!!
- October 26, 2008 at 6:35 PM
- Ash said...
This is an ingenius idea! Double your wardrobe with half the cost! I love it! I especially like the shirts, they look so cute and warm. My daughter (and her mommy, lol) is desperately hoping we'll win this one!
- October 26, 2008 at 6:44 PM
- Unknown said...
A store? That's awesome! Congrats on your new business.
- October 26, 2008 at 7:17 PM


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"Are you leaving?" I said, trying not to sound too excited.
"Just planning ahead," she said, shifting a couple balls of Rowan felted tweed inside the suitcase. "I need to make sure I can fit everything in here and still have room for a couple bottles of something bubbly. How much stuff are you planning on bringing?"
"To camp. How much stuff are you planning on bringing to camp?"
"Dolores, I'm putting a stop this right now. You're not coming with me."
"I beg your pardon?"
"Me, I am going to knitting camp. You are staying here. Or taking a vacation of your own. Or sleeping under the bar at the Lucky Horseshoe, if you want to. But you are not, I repeat, not coming to camp with me. Don't take it personally. It's just that they have limited space, and I'm pretty sure I'm not allowed to bring guests."
Dolores blinked, then pulled an envelope out of her purse and handed it to me. I saw a Wisconsin postmark and felt the blood drain out of my face.
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Dolores honey,
We were all wondering where you've been all this time. Of course you should come up for camp this year. Don't worry about the expense–as far as we're concerned you're family.
And sure, we'll see about finding room for the fellow you're living with...Fred Something? His application is here somewhere. He sounds harmless enough. Nice handwriting. And I'm sure you're exaggerating, I can't imagine you living with anybody who "missed his calling as a librarian at the cloistered monastery of St. Rigid."
Anyhow, gotta run but all the gals say hi and they still remember that trick you did with the cherry tomatoes from the salad.
After Dolores helped me up off the floor and brought me a glass of water, I sat on the sofa and fanned myself with the Halcyon Yarns catalog.
"I figured you'd be excited," she said. "Oh, and I took care of our ride, too. Martha and Susan from Ohio called to say I can ride with them, and it turns out they also have a seat for you if you don't bring too big a bag. I had to promise them you're not the sort who needs to stop for a pee every thirty miles. Think you can you handle that?"
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OXFORD United finished with just eight men as they suffered a hugely costly afternoon which did more damage to flagging promotion hopes.
Tom Newey and Michael Raynes were both sent off as United unravelled in the final ten minutes.
Johnny Mullins was also stretchered off and with all three substitutes already used, United had no-one to come on as the game unravelled calamitously.
The game had started almost as badly, with defensive mistakes allowing Ollie Banks and Gary Roberts to open up a two-goal lead in 16 minutes.
United did recover to have their moments going forward, but they could not take advantage and instead Roberts punished the depleted visitors by adding his second in stoppage time.
United's side showed two changes from the one which began the 1-1 draw with Cheltenham Town in midweek.
Danny Rose came into the middle of a five-man midfield, which saw Alfie Potter line up on the left flank. James Constable and David Connolly dropped to the bench.
The visitors had opened the scoring inside a minute on their visit to the Proact Stadium last season and they got away to another good start.
Smalley, playing on his own up front, was fouled out wide and the resulting free-kick was only half-cleared to the edge of the box, where David Hunt unleashed a sweet volley.
Tommy Lee did well to tip the ball over and from the corner Newey stabbed a shot wide.
It was a promising opening, but as with their 2-1 home defeat to Burton Albion a week earlier, the game plan quickly came off the rails.
On eight minutes a fluent move from Chesterfield saw Jay O'Shea cross from the right. Hunt looked well-placed to head clear, but somehow the full back did not make contact. Banks was on hand to profit, controlling the ball and slamming a shot home from eight yards.
It was a poor goal to give away, but it got even worse just after the quarter-hour mark.
Mullins, playing as the anchor man in midfield, was booked for a lunge on Roberts. From the free-kick Smalley inexplicably shoved Ian Evatt, which referee Paul Tierney spotted.
Roberts had no hesitation from 12 yards, converting confidently to give the leaders a two-goal cushion.
For a moment it looked like the hosts might disappear over the horizon, but United were at least able to steady the ship.
Backed by an away end which did not stop chanting until half-time they went in search for a way back into the game.
The visitors were able to keep the ball well for spells, but significantly they rarely stretched the Spireites' defence.
Ryan Williams was their brightest spark, skipping past Ritchie Humphreys a couple of times. On one occasion his cross was met cleanly on the volley by Smalley, but the goal-bound effort was well blocked.
Chesterfield looked the more likely to score and only an excellent block from Newey prevented O'Shea from a clear sight of goal in stoppage time.
The forward curled a free-kick just over early in the second half, before United enjoyed their best spell of the game.
Just before the hour mark Williams seized on a loose ball and burst clear of the defence. He had scored in the previous two games, but Lee did well to block the shot with his legs.
Chesterfield were briefly rattled and after Potter had a shot deflected wide, Lee dropped the resulting corner. The ball fell to Mullins, whose snap shot was straight at the relieved goalkeeper.
With that, hopes of getting back into the game disappeared.
The hosts regained their composure, before United lost theirs.
Newey received a straight red card for coming through the back of Banks and within two minutes Raynes had followed him down the tunnel after collecting a second booking.
Mullins also swiftly departed, this time on a stretcher, and Roberts rounded off a disastrous afternoon by adding a third goal in stoppage time.
Oxford Utd: Clarke, Hunt, Raynes, Wright, Newey, Mullins, Ruffels (Rigg 78), Rose, Williams, Smalley (Constable 70), Potter (Connolly 78).
Unused subs: Crocombe, Whing, Wroe, Bevans.
Chesterfield: Lee, Darikwa, Cooper, Evatt, Humphreys, Ryan, Morsy, O'Shea (Bennett 73), Banks (Kearns 86), Roberts, Richards (Doyle 67).
Unused subs: Dunbavin, Smith, Hird, Gnanduillet.
Referee: Paul Tierney (Lancashire).
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Reggie's Informal Undergraduate Ivy Style
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Hello Reggie, At first I thought that I had nothing left from college days, but then I remembered I still have a black silk bow tie from J. Press.
--Road to ParnassusRepliesDear Parnassas, I, too, have an old black silk bow tie from Press in my formal wear drawer, along with white moire satin suspenders for when wearing white tie (which I never do anymore but hold on to for sentimental reasons) and black tie suspenders, too (which I do wear from time to time. I also have a handfull of old Press ties, too, from those days. Thanks, Reggie
Hello Reggie:
Alas, we can claim nothing in our wardrobes, with the possible exception of a college scarf, to be left over from our university days. But then here the moth gets into everything sooner or later!!- AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Brother Darling: At the very bottom of the ultimate drawer of my bureau lie a pair of Levi's, much embroidered and patched with colorful cloth that I used to wear around the campus in the heady but fashion-challenged early 1970s; also, a much cherished secret society/fraternity club necktie dating from 1973 hangs in my closet tie rack. At 6'2", Frecky, Jr., is too tall to wear the jeans and I have so far refused to let him borrow the tie. If he attends Mother Yale, to which he has just applied, and if he is tapped by my old ss/f, then I expect to give it to him as a gift. Your affectionate brother, Frecky
ReplyDeleteRepliesDearest Frecky: I don't recall the jeans you are referring to, but I do remember the (justifiable) pride you took in the tie you write about. Would that we had overlapped at Yale as undergraduates, as it would have made my experience there all the more pleasurably memorable, I believe. Reggie
As my foray into Shetland sweaters was somewhat of a forced march, no, I haven't kept anything. But I kept a couple of things from high school, if you can believe it. For example, a pair of denim overalls. Yes, dear one, I was a junior hippie.
It was Northern California. It happened:).
Your model looks great. Timeless is as timeless does.RepliesDearest LPC: While shetland sweaters figured prominantly in Reggie's boyhood and college days (and for at least a decade afterwards), there was one brief moment when he, too, owned a pair of denim overalls. It was during a summer as a teenager (probably the same time when you owned yours) when I attended a Farm & Wilderness camp in Vermont, where the campers--largely drawn from the white, urban, upper-middle class ranks of the Eastern elite--spent 8 weeks "playing" farmer: tending crops and such, square-dancing, and skinny dipping. We were all required to arrive with a set of overalls to wear during our chores. I had a ball, but was relieved at the end of the summer (when I went back to Saint Grottlesex and shetland sweater land) that I no longer actually lived the life of a play farmer, as it was far more work than I imagined possible! Tell me, did you embroider your overalls? Fondly, Reggie
you and George too cool for school! My Mother saved my colored-rhinestone studded denim jacket (circa early 80's) for years. She recently dropped it off along with my old baby dolls and a big bag-o-crap. I tossed it all....deep regret. For the dolls, not the jacket.
I did wear my Grandmother's cotillion dress to my first dance upon returning to my hometown a few years back. Felt great to be dancing on the same floor, in the same dress as my Grandmother. She enjoyed classic clothes....her black gown with gold detailing is timelessI still have my varsity lacrosse jersey from Junior and Senior year of high school...as well as Greek Week T-shirts with booze related slogans from my Lehigh days..treasures
ReplyDeleteRepliesDear MLS: Thanks. I dearly wish I still had the crew tee shirts that we exchanged with the teams from other colleges when we raced them when I rowed at Yale. Most of the shirts I wore to shreds from repeated wearings over the years, but others got lost to the mists of time, too. Rgds, Reggie
- Jonathan O.November 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM
The summer prior to entering college I was fortunate enough to work for a clothing manufacturing company here in NJ. The proprietor of the company was one of Ralph Lipshitz's original backers. Anyhow, at the end of the summer I was allowed to pick through all of the 40 Reg. "sample" sport jackets from nearly 10+ years of production for Brooks Brothers, RL, J. Peterman, Orvis, etc etc.. To this day I still wear all of these classic tweed and corduroy jackets. A wonderful post Reggie! What a fun post. Yes, I have a few college items that I keep even though I can't quite fit into them. My favorite is my Girbaud tag jeans, circa '86, that have two tiny holes in them from where the acid droplets landed while in organic chem lab. This only added to my dislike of that class...
ReplyDeleteOh! I just noticed the shirt I am wearing right now is one I borrowed from my best guy friend back in college. He let me keep it because the color suited me better. I'm also wearing a Jesuit high school 1994 baseball team t-shirt underneath that I acquired while in college.
This post has reminded me of so many good times and fun people from my college days. Thank you!Hell yes I do - two shirts from old boyfriends who shall go unnamed. One is a pink oxford cloth buttondown from Brooks Brothers that is completely frayed but soft as a shatoosh and I cannot bear to part with it. The other is a blue and white striped Andre Oliver (okay this one was a little after college) also completely frayed. As for most of my college clothes - they have shrunk. Just sitting in the closet over the years has apparently caused them to shrink, unbidden, insultingly, inexplicably.
ReplyDeleteRepliesDear Frances...
Go to youtube and listen to Mary Chapin Carpenter's "This Old Shirt". I expect you'll find a version of it (deservedly, one of her most well-known songs) there....everything else in the world seems to be on youtube.
Advisedly yours,
david Terry
www.davidterryart.comDear FS: So THAT is it! The problem is that it is that my clothes have shrunk, and all along I've blamed myself, mistakenly, that the reason I couldn't fit into them anymore was because I'd gained "a few" pounds. Now, I WILL have butter AND jam on my toast this morning, and with a clear conscience! Reggie
I have quite a few things from times of yore. One is a favorite plaid skirt of late '80s vintage. Also included are tops from first dates... with both husbands!
ReplyDeleteRepliesReggie secretly wishes he had an authentic kilt, and all the getup that goes with it (both for formal and informal occasions), even though he is not aware of having any legitimate claim to wearing one, given his ancestry being almost entiterely concentrated in England and Wales. However, he has promised himelf that he will give himself permission to get a man kilt when he has succeeded in his personal plumpness prevention plan, which currently he is not doing very well at... RD
- AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 9:19 PM
I for years held on to my Jimmy Buffett T-shirt from 1976, then there was the 1981 Cafe Du Monde T-shirt now memories only, lately. Did you know the Andrew Stewarts when you were in New Haven?
ReplyDelete Surely thou jest...my wedding band from the first doesn't even fit me on my pinkie and that was 3 years after college. Only you would keep that memory alive!
Glad to know all is well with the Darlingtons after the storm.I can't seem to part with a blue cloth summer belt with a pattern of pink lobsters. Go figure.
ReplyDelete- Bitsy AdamsNovember 3, 2012 at 6:56 AM
Yes, darling Reg, in my closet you can find that black Estevez halter dress that criss-crossed over the back that I wore the pm the Whiffs sang at the 21 Club for dinner and drinks for yourselves and your dates. You all were so handsome in your white tie and tails! Bits xoxo PS That dress has had quite a life -- it's been all over the world!
ReplyDelete Dear Reggie, I love that sweater. My charming other is a Yale boy who still wears his old college scarf (I make incessant fun of him, but secretly find it sweet). The advantage of a scarf, I suppose, is that it always fits!
We are cautiously risking a trip to Cambridge in a week--I am sure you know the significance. I can't forgive that, years ago, he may have rather unforgivably aided and abetted the scoundrels who perpetrated this prank: http://www.harvardsucks.org. We're both grad students under Elihu now, but I will always bleed crimson.
Your sundial is magnificent. I love how time and weather have eaten away at the softer stone veining--that's something that all the acid-washing in the world (ha) couldn't match. ;)Reggie,
This was great fun and what a trooper your model was! I don't believe I have any garments from my college days, but recently came across myself wearing a tan "boyfriend" sweater that seem to be popular again and did wish I still had it, though I recall it was wool and made me itchy!


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Chapter 22
Jesus institutes the sacrament—He suffers in Gethsemane and is betrayed and arrested—Peter denies knowing Him—Jesus is smitten and mocked.
1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the aPassover.
2 And the chief apriests and bscribes sought how they might ckill him; for they feared the people.
3 ¶ Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
4 And he went his way, and acommuned with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him amoney.
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
7 ¶ Then came the day of aunleavened bread, when the bpassover must be killed.
8 And he sent aPeter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
11 And ye shall say unto the agoodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, auntil it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
18 For I say unto you, I will not adrink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
19 ¶ And he took abread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my bbody which is cgiven for you: this do in dremembrance of me.
20 Likewise also the acup after supper, saying, This cup is the new btestament in my blood, which is shed for you.
21 ¶ But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was adetermined: but woe unto that man by whom he is bbetrayed!
23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24 ¶ And there was also a astrife among them, which of them should be accounted the bgreatest.
25 And he said unto them, The akings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth aserve.
27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that aserveth.
28 Ye are they which have acontinued with me in my btemptations.
29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath aappointed unto me;
30 That ye may aeat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones bjudging the twelve tribes of Israel.
31 ¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, aSatan hath desired to bhave you, that he may sift you as wheat:
32 But I have aprayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art bconverted, cstrengthen thy brethren.
33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am aready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt athrice deny that thou knowest me.
35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without apurse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the atransgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.
39 ¶ And he came out, and went, as he was awont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into atemptation.
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, aremove this cup from me: nevertheless not my bwill, but thine, be done.
43 And there appeared an aangel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44 And being in an aagony he prayed more earnestly: band his sweat was as it were great drops of cblood falling down to the ground.
45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
47 ¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48 But Jesus said unto him, aJudas, bbetrayest thou the Son of man with a ckiss?
49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
50 ¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and ahealed him.
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of adarkness.
54 ¶ Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the ahall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilæan.
60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
61 And the aLord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
63 ¶ And the men that held Jesus amocked him, and smote him.
64 And when they had ablindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
66 ¶ And as soon as it was day, athe elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
67 Art thou the aChrist? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.
69 aHereafter shall the bSon of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
71 And they said, What need we any further awitness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.


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Let the rejoicing...[dramatic pause]...begin.
Yep, one year ago today I was thinking, "Hey, this might be a fun diversion for a few weeks. Thank goodness for the anonymity of the internet! No one will ever know."
Still, to all of you who have become faithful readers, loyal fans, and virtual friends*, thank you. You've helped make this the most exciting year of my life, and I am forever grateful.
And to you persnickety trolls who continue to inform me, in many and colorful ways, just how vast the suckage quotient of this blog is: May you someday start a blog and moderate your own trollish comments. (Harsh, yes, but it's got to be said.)
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AP sources: Pentagon extending benefits for gays
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The military is poised to extend some benefits to the same-sex partners of service members, U.S. officials said Tuesday, about 16 months after the Pentagon repealed its ban on openly gay service.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has not made a final decision on which benefits will be included, the officials said, but the Pentagon is likely to allow same-sex partners to have access to the on-base commissary and other military subsidized stores, as well as some health and welfare programs.
Panetta must walk a fine, legal line. While there has been increased pressure on the Pentagon to extend some benefits to same-sex partners, defense officials must be careful not to violate the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA. The federal law forbids the federal government from recognizing any marriage other than those between a man and a woman.
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An announcement is expected to come in the next several days. Officials discussed the plan on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly speak about internal Pentagon deliberations.
Pentagon press secretary George Little declined to comment. Other officials made it clear that there are still last-minute legal discussions going on to determine the details.
Officials said the military likely will require that some type of document be signed to designate the military member's partner as a legitimate recipient of the benefits. The same-sex partners are also expected to be issued some type of identification card that would give them access to the military installations and programs.
Panetta's decision comes as he nears the end of his tenure as Pentagon chief and on the heels of President Barack Obama's broad call for equal rights for gays during his inaugural speech.
"Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law — for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well," said Obama, who also has supported gay marriage.
Also, just days ago, a woman married to a female Army officer at Fort Bragg was invited to become a full member of the North Carolina base's officers' spouses club after initially being denied. The Marine Corps has also said that any spouses clubs operating on its bases must admit same-sex partners.
Last year, Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, introduced legislation that would extend same-sex benefits to spouses of veterans and service members. He argued that with gays serving openly in the military, their spouses should receive the same benefits.
Under his measure, the Defense Department and Veterans Affairs Department would have to recognize any marriage that has been recognized by a state, the District of Columbia, commonwealths or territories. Nine states and the District of Columbia now allow gay and lesbian couples to marry.
"Building on the repeal of `don't ask, don't tell,' this is another big step toward full equality in the military. No individual should be deprived of the benefits they have earned simply because of who they have married," Smith said Tuesday.
Advocacy groups called on Panetta to take substantive steps and grant full benefits that are available under the law.
"Considering DADT was repealed well over a year ago, our families have waited far too long for the Defense Department to extend benefits to same-sex military spouses," said Stephen Peters, president of the American Military Partner Association, which advocates for gay and lesbian military families. "No military family should suffer because of outdated regulations. For the sake of our families, we hope for substantive action and look forward to hearing from Secretary Panetta on exactly what benefits will be extended."
The repeal of the ban on gays serving openly in the military took effect in September 2011, and since then the Pentagon has been reviewing policies and procedures to see what military benefits can be opened to same sex partners without violating DOMA.
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of DOMA in June, but advocacy groups have argued that there are a number of administrative steps the Pentagon could take to treat same-sex military couples more fairly.