Journal — Musings

An Unexpected Turn of Events
A few months ago, I was misdiagnosed with a skin condition that turned out to be a bit more serious. Normally I have a lot of energy, I can go...

Return to Journaling
One of the first Christmas gifts I received when I immigrated to America was a diary, a "Secret Garden" themed diary to be exact. I am not sure why my...

On Gratitude
I saw a post on Threads where a life coach had shared something along the lines of “The year ISN’T almost over, you STILL have time to move into that...

A Deep Feeling Thing
The dream isn't grand, neither is the desire. Rather to create something that gives this chapter of my life meaning. Something to look back on, when I am older, or...

Ètude pour le Rêve
Study for the dream. These past few weeks I have been diving deep into unknown knowledge territory. Studying and learning more about the process of crafting and creating garments from...

Speak it into being
Maybe if I speak it into being, This thing, This amorphous thing. Like trying to grasp fog. I see walls, And light, soft, natural, And shadows too, Since one cannot...
Inspired by silhouettes from one of our favorite heritage brands, Laura Ashley, the Persephone Dress features a low u-shaped neckline, above the elbow length balloon sleeves, fitted bodice with curved princess seams and light v-waistline in the front. Fully functional...
Inspired by antique Edwardian tops, the Nesaea is made in a diaphanous lightweight cotton and features ruffled collar, delicate pintuck pleats, drop shoulder, and puffed sleeves with elasticated cuffs and lace accent on ruffle flounce. Fabric: 100% Cotton Voile Sheerness:...
Our loose translation of airy field dresses from Sofia Coppola's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette", the Blythe Dress is rendered in a soft textured cotton gauze in a soft warm vanilla cream and features a fully elasticated smocked bodice with a...
In Filipino, "Inday" is a term for endearment meaning "sweetheart" usually towards a young girl or woman or someone younger than you. The Inday Bag is a mini tote with scallop top and drawstring side ties and magnetic closure. Perfect...

