more grey skies...

I have finally cleared a bit of time

to sit down to make a few more dresses.

These have been added to my Grey Skies collection...

 

...it's a bit of a nod to my inner Holly Hobby.

 

I LOVE pockets!

 

Even tee shirt fabric can be elegant...

 

A few with a funky twist...

 

...and who doesn't love a little Marilyn Monroe...?

 

LOVE

 

The details on this dress make it so feminine...

 

Ruffles, ruffles, ruffles...

 

It looks a little like a French Poodle...but in a good way!

 

My old faithful is the classic three tier dress.

 

Sooooo comfy

 

And I adore old buttons!

 

I think I was feeling the 50's inspiration...

 

Doris Day anyone...?

 

Once I attached the geometric flower design to the skirt, I realized it looks like dirty paw prints...

now I love it even more!

 

I hope you see something that sparks your interest.

Feel free to call the shop or send an email if you would like to purchase one! The prices range from $38 to $68.00

 

Surroundings by Melinda

2480 Library Way

Sanibel Island, Fl 33957

239.579.0409

melinda@melindagraham.com

 

 

 

 

snuggle up

Are you bundled up and wishing for sunny days and sandy toes?

So many places are under a deep freeze right now that I almost feel guilty about living on a beautiful warm island...almost.

I wish I could send you a pocket full of sunshine.

Here is the next best thing!

 

Take a sneak peek at the January issue of Romantic Homes magazine.

My article is called

 

"A Warm Winter Sanctuary"

 

pages 60 through 67

 

Maybe it will thaw your soul

and help you daydream about sunny days ahead.

 

 

 

Christmas lights...

Christmas lights at

Surroundings by Melinda

 

I love Christmas lights...

and these wonderful old lanterns create

fish swimming across the building...

can you see them?

 

How fun is it to see palm tress swaying in December...?

 

Look closely and you will see Miss Peanut

sitting on the wicker chair awaiting guests.

 

I wonder if old wooden sleds work in the sand...

 

Christmas on Sanibel Island...

 

 

my first love

For those who are wondering about my love affair with white...

No worries

It is my first and real true love!

 

There are lots of beautiful vintage white treasures to be found at

 

www.surroundingsbymelinda.com

 

 

From sea inspired framed art to vintage wooden kitchen caddies...

 

to a lovely assortment of doilies...

 

to porcelain and Ironstone...

 

to vintage purses...

 

and table linens...

 

to antique apparel just to name a few!

 

And with all the scraps and notions floating about...

 

I even made room for some Christmas goodies as well.

 

I hope you will find joy in visiting

 

Surroundings by Melinda.

 

And may you have a very Merry and white Christmas

wherever you may be...

 

feeling blue...

Lots of new goodies have been added to my online shop...

 

www.surroundingsbymelinda.com

 

here's a little peek!

 

Jars filled to the brim with sea glass...

and a sea glass inspired necklace.

 

Vintage china like this beauty...

 

And I always have to have a few old bottles

in the most lovely shades of blue...

 

There are also a few floral gems as well...

 

And I couldn't forget Christmas!

I adore these vintage glass ornaments...

 

Okay, so I have been a little blue...

feeling homesick as the holidays get closer.

But these pieces were not inspired by my mood...

they are a reflection of the surroundings here on Sanibel Island.

It may not be the traditional winter I am used to of the North...

but it sure is a lovely place to be!