it's sew me...

A few more straight from my sewing room...

 

 

 

 

 

I am having sew much fun.

 

Sorry, I couldn't help myself...that's funny!

 

Stay tuned there are more to come...

a new chapter...

It has been quite a while since my last post

but I have a really good excuse...

I have spent countless hours between photo shoots sewing.

 

From time to time ladies have asked me where I get my dresses.

 Well, I make them! After a little prodding,

I have decided to make a few for my shop.

 

Here is a sneak peek of the first collection...

a tribute to the rare grey fall day on Sanibel Island.

 

 

This is repurposing at it's finest. My handmade dresses are made from soft vintage tee-shirts! I have had so much fun sewing away. There are more collections yet to be photographed, I was just so excited to share a sneak peek!

 

 

 

 

 

a precious galley kitchen

Just finished styling and shooting a wonderful home.

 

 

Here is a sneak peek at the absolutely adorable galley kitchen!

 

Can you tell we are in a beach front home...?

 

Sea shells had a strong influence on the styling...

 

...it's all in the details.

From the beautiful pottery mug to the scalloped shell silver tea spoon to the delicate madeleines.

 

It's a wrap!

 

I hope you enjoyed it.

 

Now I'm off to my next project...

 

 

Never Forget...

 

Today is a day to remember those who died in the attacks of September 11th...

Today is a day to pray for those who lost loved ones...

Today is a day to remember those soldiers who bravely fought and still fight for this country...

Today is a day to pray for military families who have lost a precious family member...

Today is a day to be thankful for the freedoms we all hold so dear.

 

 

In the words of Rudolph W. Giuliani on December 31, 2001

 

The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.

 

Today is a day for hope.

But most of all...

Today is a day we should never forget.

 

May God Bless you and May God Bless America.

 

 

THE END OF SUMMER SALE

 

www.surroundingsbymelinda.com

 

Site-wide sale begins today.

Many items have been drastically reduced.

Take a peek, you just might find something you can't live without!

 

This gorgeous beach bag is now only $28

click on the image for details...

 

 Remember...when you order $50 or more the shipping is FREE!

 

We will ship anywhere in the contiguous 48 states.

If you live elsewhere please call the shop for shipping rates. 239.579.0409

 

Thanks for your friendship and support!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just because...

No words, no thoughts, no rhyme nor reason...

sometimes things are beautiful...

...well, just because!

a work in progress...

My design aesthetic is pretty obvious...at least on the surface.

I am surrounded with a neutral palette

and I adore china, primarily crazed Ironstone, tattered linens, weathered garden treasures and a hint of industrial charm. There is also a strong presence of Asian inspiration...

Somehow it all meshes together to create...

...a serene quiet elegance.

When asked how I define my personal style my answer is simple...

I don't define it I enjoy it!

Here's to never defining personal style

and allowing it to be a work in progress.