Something of interest...

My sisters and I have started a pinterest board and are having quite a lot of fun with it! 

If you're like me, you might say.. What's Pinterest? Or perhaps: Oh, please... ANOTHER online time-vortex? 

Which... truthfully, isn't too far from the truth since I spend much too much time on it because it's so much fun. :) 

However, it is an invaluable tool for saving your favorite pictures and ideas in an easily accessible place. It's like a bulletin board or an idea board where you can go to be inspired.

If you're not like me, then you've probably skipped this because you already know all of it. =]

Anyway, all that to say that I've started a board on pinterest for all things doll. *smile* So, if you'd like to see it just click here>> Pretty Wit on Pinterest. Eventually, I'll put a link on the sidebar for it too when I have more time. It's just for fun really.

Here's something I found on there recently whilst searching for dolls...

 It's a handmade reproduction Queen Anne style doll. Isn't it gorgeous?

The blog it's on is called The Old Pretenders. You must go check it out. It is simply fabulous.

A lovely November day to you all!

Emaline

through snowy woods...

 Morogh Findlay Llewellyn Barr....

Do you notice anything different about him? Perhaps it will come to you by the end of the post. :)

 Well, just as I had said in my February post, We have had extremely different kinds of weather. It had been quite warm for a couple days and then suddenly, several inches of snow! We were very delighted since we have had only about an inch since Thanksgiving. Morogh was especially delighted! He simply loves cold weather. Silly fellow! As you can see, the snow was well past his knees. But he would choose now to go seek out an adventure.

 Morogh loves nothing better than a challenge of the elements.

 Gaining the vantage point to gaze thoughtfully and muse on the deep snow that covers everything in quiet beauty.

 Here is his new sgian-dubh made so expertly by my very clever nephew. 

Thank you my good, brave lad!

Here is the sporran I made for him. It's made of leather and waxed sinew and a metal chain.

 Here he is looking out from his camping spot. His next task will be finding dry wood for a fire, should his limbs need thawing at the end of the day.

  And in case you haven't guessed yet... The difference in Morogh's appearance is his eyebrows! The poor laddie had no eyebrows to speak of and I could not abide it any longer!
{before}

 {after}

So, I gave him some eyebrows. Beautiful, rich, expressive, manly eyebrows.

Thank you for coming my courageous companions! Maybe next time we'll have haggis.

Slainte,

Emaline

Happy Independence Day!

I thank God for His Providence and gift of Freedom and for America!
What a wonderful thing it is to be free!
Also...
I would like to take this opportunity to Thank all of the veterans and soldiers and their families for their great courage and sacrifice. I am so grateful for the freedom in which I am able to live. Without you, it would not be possible. Thank you with all my heart!

I hope everyone is having a fun and joyful 4th of July!
In a few minutes we're off to witness the firework show on top of the butte!

Happy Independence!

-Emaline

ps All pictures in this post were taken by my beautiful cousin Megan! Thanks Megan!

Morogh Findlay Llewellyn Barr

I would like you all to meet my newest friend, Morogh.

He is a mighty Scot.

The Scottish Highlands are his home...

and he loves the cold weather.

He is a great traveler,

a hunter..

a tracker,

a good friend,

a poet,

and an adventurer.

He loves his God, his country and his family,

And he loves to dance.

His name means:
Morogh - Man of the Sea
Findlay - Fair Hero
Llewellyn - Lion-like
Barr (part of the Farquharson Clan)

Good adventure to you!
-Emaline

Christmas, Apologetics (of sorts) and Pictures

Hello my good fellows!

I simply have to post something for I cannot bear the sight of the date on the last post any longer!

*sigh* There. I have fixed it. I feel much better. And I WILL post the bonnet tutorial. Just... not until I have the time. (That's where things get messy you see..)
Anyway... I am SO excited about Christmas! I cannot believe it's here already! What joyous times! I hope everyone's Christmas will be full of merriness and love! Merrymaking is one of my most favorite things! I would love to hear all about your plans for Christmas and of course your projects and presents, and the like, I am always interested in. =]

I haven't been doing a whole lot of sewing lately, but I have been "researching" a bit... Which usually consists of me finding a picture I like and then perusing ALL of what the blogger has posted. And this, ladies, is why I do not have an entirely full closet! *gasp of horror* Yes, I know... Shameful.. Disgraceful... Alas... that is the way of things at the moment. So... I will leave you with a few pictures I've found that I think are absolutely inspiring!

Calender from the year 1897 (from the Graphics Fairy)
(To me, the dresses look like late 1700's while still resembling styles of the late 1800's, which I think is pretty typical of paintings.) =]

Regency evening attire.
(Isn't this gorgeous? I've never seen anything like this before!)
Here are five different ladies from Renaissance/medieval/Shakespearean Eras
(Also from The Graphics Fairy) Aren't they lovely? =]

All my love,
Emaline