{Our fragrant 1916 heirloom Thalia - latest of our Daffodils}

Spring has come with such a force, that we almost went straight into summer... The magnolias got browned by frost in early February but for the rest we've enjoyed lots of blooms. The latest performers of the Daffodil Season were our white Thalia Daffodils, like the 'wings of an angel' and also called the Orchid Narcissus. Certainly one of the loveliest of all daffodils. You can order them in the fall at McLure & Zimmerman ←click it. As an added bonus, they're also highly fragrant and they bloom with two or more flowers on each stem.

Do you favor white or yellow daffodils?

Too bad that in our area there will be none left for the Easter Season...

Related link:
{Heirloom 1916 Thalia Orchid Narcissus & Ipheion Star Flower in Our Garden} | previous post by me

{Paper Roses from France + Great News}

Already for quite a while now I did have these three paper roses from Janny, from the blog: Vintage Paper Roses ←(click it). She did ship them from France, as a gift! There was a good reason for not posting this sooner... Janny did mention to me that she would be published in an American magazine soon. Well, to be patient always pays off. Now I not only can let you know that this Dutch lady, living and creating the prettiest paper roses in France, will be featured in the next issue of Rozen van Papier. You can see this announced here as: Vintage Charm... on Janny's Dutch blog about her Paper Roses. 

BUT, the biggest news is... that Janny has become a first-time Grandmère to her daughter's baby-girl Lyla Rose. You can see her Dutch post about her granddaughter Lyla Rose being born already: Mijn kleindochter LYLA ROSE is al geboren!. Once more Janny; Congratulations with your grand-daughter Lyla Rose!

Photos made outside on the little patio near our Rose Suite and the live oak tree is shedding its catkins...

Vase is: Sanssouci Rose-Ivory (Gold Trim) by Rosenthal and is available at Replacements Ltd. 

They look so real...

A nosegay of 3 paper roses...

White; pale pink and a darker pink...

Paired with some real creamy white Moondance AARS roses from our garden.

Moondance was a 2007 ARS ←(click it) All America Rose Selection winner.

Shown here in a French Baccarat crystal vase.

Quercus Virginiana catkins all over...

Both look lovely, the French Paper Roses and our new Moondance!

Related articles:
World's Prettiest Roses by Janny | previous post by me
{La Vie en Rose - MERCI Janny!} | previous post by me
{LOOK who's in the French Style of May/June 2011} | previous post by me

{Burda Pattern Jacket - My Sewing Creation}

For the St. Patrick's Festival of course one has to wear some GREEN. This year I did wear my self sewn  jacket from a nice Italian cotton piqué from Het Stoffenhuis, B. Veldhuis in Venlo/Netherlands. For the design I used a German Burda pattern; my all time favorite for excellent fit. Jacket has a one-button closure and a lapel. My notions I always get from Britex Fabrics in San Francisco. Just click the hyperlink and yes, they also do ship.

This jacket was a lot easier to sew; no lining!

Worn with an Escada jeans and Escada sleeveless rayon top.

You can also make use of Mariette's Back to Basics 'Consulting Services:' YOUR OWN CLOTHES, ONLY BETTER! Or Learn from Mariette: A Stitch in Time Wardrobe Care 

Color, style, proportion, fit and more! Sure I can help you restyle your existing wardrobe to create a fresh, new look that’s right for you. For that I will peruse your existing wardrobe and suggest ways to alter selected garments for a better, more flattering fit. I will also provide personal shopping advice, giving tips on shopping with thrift and quality in mind.

My feisty Tiggy-Tiger girl liked it too...

Is green also a color in your wardrobe?

Related links:
{My Batik Creations} | previous post by me
{Our Camellia Nuccio's Gem & Christmas Angel Gift} | previous post by me
{My Sewing Creation} | previous post by me

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