Dandy Dresses

Hi Friends here I am sharing a few more pieces I’ve added to my closet. What can I say. I’ve lost a total of 22lbs and I wanted some lovely new things. I’m also excited to pull out dresses I’ve had for years and see how they fit.

I had my eye on this Navy Pintuck Dress from J.Crew but resisted putting it in my shopping bag until I saw it on Hillary of Tello and Rose from Instagram. The skirt is wide and I do so wish the dress had pockets but, oh well. I know I’ll have it in my wardrobe for years to come. The dress is a stretch twill which has the nice finish of a combed cotton.

Short-sleeve pintuck midi dress in stretch twill

My son has a special event at Church in June and I wanted something fun and vibrant. A dress I won’t need to think about and I think this dress from Tuckernuck fits the bill perfectly. It’s cotton and I like the feel of the fabric. All I need to do is decide on earrings and shoes and I’m all set. I showed the dress to my son and husband and both overwhelmingly approved the choice.

Black & Airy Blue Floral Mimi Midi Dress

With my measurements I ordered a size M. When it arrived - it ran very tight through the underarm and across the chest. So I exchanged it for a Large. (the return and subsequent replacement all happened very quickly.) I may have the dress altered to take up a bit of the excess fabric on the sides. I certainly don’t wish to look larger than I am. But, I haven’t made up my mind yet.

Well there you have it friends… two new dresses that I can’t wait to wear!

Til next time be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

A Fine Design / 3-26-25

Planning a room layout and sourcing pieces for a client is one of the most enjoyable aspects of my job. This week I’m sharing a Primary Bedroom Design. Design is all about understanding the use of a space and bringing it to Life!

I sourced pieces as a design professional through Crate & Barrel, Kravet, Perigold, Serena & Lily, Vaughn, and I tapped favorite Etsy shops for pillows.

  • Bed: Serena & Lily - Loire Bed in Cotton Linen Blend with Contrast Piping

  • Pillows: Etsy Shop - That Dutch Girl Home

  • Bed Custom Coverlet: Lee Jofa - Pelham Stripe in Blue and rotating

  • Carpet: Serena & Lily - Carlsbad Hand-Knotted Rug

  • Bed Side Chests: Lee Jofa - Georgia Chest Marine

  • Lamps: Perigold - The Enchanted Home Pollux Table Lamp

  • Art: Lars Andersson - Coastal Path through Atelier Bleu

  • Drapery Fabric: G P & J Baker - Hydrangea Bird

  • Drapery Hardware: DRD - Kirsch 1” Pole and Iron Ponce Finial in Chalk

  • Chair: Kravet Lila Swivel and Ottoman

  • Floor Lamp: Vaughan - Atley Floor Lamp

  • Side Table: Perigold - Butler Iron Side Table

  • Pillows: Etsy Shops - Pops of Color / That Dutch Girl Home

  • Dresser: Crate & Barrel - Lafayette Whitewashed Wood 9-Drawer Dresser

  • Wall Sconces: Vaughan - Carrick Leaf Wall Light

  • Ceiling Light: Vaughan - Weston Alabaster Semi Flush


A Fine Design will be a regular feature. I want to share my work with my readers and I’m excited to source whatever you need for your next project!

Be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.