A cute skirt with a nice boot is one of my favorite fashion combinations. I find that a boot gives me more confidence in wearing skirts, that I may normally view as too short for me. There is also a sense of adventure that a great pair of boots gives me. I find my outfit choices to be a bit more creative when boots are involved.

(I love everything about this outfit.)

I personally prefer a tall boot and a medium to short length skirt. This is a really cute look and can be worn in many styles. I see it often on the country girls in my town, where cute skirts and cowboy boots are prominent in the summer.

For cooler weather, adding tights with a skirt and boots allows you to still pull off a shorter skirt and not freeze. Textured and patterned tights are fun too. Paired with the right skirt and boot, textured tights make a great statement.

If you don’t own a pair of boots that you can wear with skirts, I highly recommend treating yourself to a pair. Last winter I splurged on my first pair of boots. This fall and winter I am blessed to have three really great pairs of boots to choose from. -Carly

Things that I love, where to begin? I have chosen to start with some of the oldest and dearest pieces that I own. I come from a long line of people who do not get rid of things. This has been a wonderful blessing to me and my family.

I have the privilege to own special pieces that belonged to my grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents! I have loved these pieces for a life time and the fact that my family has loved these pieces for many lifetimes, makes them even more special to me. -Carly

My Great Great Grandfather

My Great Great Grandmother

My Great Grandparents Vegetable and Egg Baskets

My Grandfather's Toys

My Grandfather and Great Grandfather's Pocket Watches

Canning Jars Used By Many Generations of My Family

I love Fall colors! They are my colors, simple as that. The oranges, reds, greens and browns are the colors I wear the most and the colors that show up in my work most often. They make me feel warm, comfortable and grounded.

The color pallet that mother nature puts together each Fall is one that inspires me to no end. I feel this show of color is a gift to us, one to get our creative juices flowing. A show that slows us down a bit; making you want to stop and admire the work of art that is before you. Color is an amazing gift and mother nature really knows how to use it!

While rearranging my living space a few days ago, I came across this framed print that belonged to my great-grandparents. I inherited this piece a few years back and always saw it as sad and depressing, therefor it never made it to the walls in my home and was hidden in the back of the closet.

Recently returning to my sewing machine after a 10 year hiatus; the slower pace and loss of skill have been challenging. I have had to reconsider my pace and approach to projects. Slowing down has given me new perspective on the process of creation.

Now I see this beautiful young lady in a different light. I see her in contemplation and contentment. She is having a moment to herself, a much needed moment. She has slipped away from everyone so she could enjoy herself, her silence, her process. And she no longer hides in the back of my closet, she is now the crowning jewel of my sewing space.

I have never really been big on hair accessories. The ones that I use serve a purpose and are rarely for adornment in any exciting way. The purpose of my hair pieces are usually to keep my hair out of my face, otherwise my wild hair is doing its special thing.

Recently at my towns Community Artisan Market I discovered a really fun headband that simply had to go home with me, it spoke to me and made me laugh. The creator of this wonderful headpiece and owner of Little Voice, obviously has a really great sense of humor, it shows in her work.

The fabric on my awesome new headband and what made me giggle when I saw it, is skull and cross scissors! I love it! At first glance it appears to be your normal run of the mill skull and cross bones but the bones are scissors!

 For someone who stays in creation mode most of the day and who is never far from a pair of scissors, this fabric is perfect! Not only is the fabric perfect but the headband is a really awesomely made, high quality item, and fits great!

I am waiting for another one of these lovely headpieces to speak to me while shopping the market over the next few weeks. My fingers are crossed for one in brown or Fall colors. I am already seeing the outfit come together in my head for it.

It’s hard to believe our debut day is here.  In just  six weeks Lorrie and I took an idea and turned it into a business. It has been fun, exciting, inspiring, challenging and a little stressful at times. And an incredible learning curve for the both of us.

Ruth Atwood Jacket

Not only am I a partner for Elizabeth’s Heritage, I’m also privileged to be Gallery Coordinator for St. Pierre Gallery. This has been an awesome part of the creative process to be the one who gets to display them in the gallery.

Emmy Lou Skirt

When I started thinking about our clothing display, I saw them hanging on the wall as art. With a little help, I hung shutters on the wall for the clothing to hang on. I think the overall effect is really wonderful! It’s so exciting to see our accomplishments on display.

Display at St. Pierre Gallery

Tonight the gallery will be full of friends, food and our wonderful handmade creations. I’m looking forward to seeing what people have to say about what we’ve created and also excited to see who is drawn to which piece. -Carly