tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post7315032641420400415..comments2023-06-03T22:57:03.764+10:00Comments on Palais de Steff: Backyard Bloomers.... and other challenging delights...Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-29554991301876998612016-11-10T12:58:19.447+11:002016-11-10T12:58:19.447+11:00Much better to wake up to than news of America bei...Much better to wake up to than news of America being Trumped by a Donald... My Goodness!... and I aint talking of the Duck variety...Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-64425224790511781732016-11-10T12:55:41.054+11:002016-11-10T12:55:41.054+11:00Hi Rose, Nice to see you Darling... Even on dreary...Hi Rose, Nice to see you Darling... Even on dreary days a little roam in nature is grounding and helps me to get back in touch with what really matters... My health, Family and Helping those around me with less that are in need... Sometimes we all need to just stop and count our blessings...Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-41848914097749313982016-11-10T12:51:13.357+11:002016-11-10T12:51:13.357+11:00Dear Mr Swings you always brighten my day with you...Dear Mr Swings you always brighten my day with your positive and joyous comments... I'm getting a little Long in the tooth for opening my own design house but i would enjoy continuing to help making clothing for the bigger Gal/Guy... Speaking of bigger guys... I am one... and will now endeavour to start on some clothing for myself that fits comfortably and doesn't make me look like I'm wearing a sack if potatoes off the rack!<br />My health is improving remarkably now that <br />spring has finally arrived... Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-17802691840732088662016-11-10T11:20:05.995+11:002016-11-10T11:20:05.995+11:00Your bloomers are much appreciated, today especial...Your bloomers are much appreciated, today especially so.The Mistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109289531733623207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-20937387489507044492016-11-09T21:21:57.144+11:002016-11-09T21:21:57.144+11:00What a beautiful sight on such a dreary day. I'...What a beautiful sight on such a dreary day. I'm so grateful to your post right now. I needed to be reminded of beauty.<br /><br />OMG, you've managed six years of costuming without a break or going nuts? I'm not surprised you're finding it a bit much right now.<br /><br />Your niece looks brilliant in that frock and the bride looks lovely. You're so talented. Love to you and The Empress.<br />xxxRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-76461791488347606402016-11-09T20:32:31.321+11:002016-11-09T20:32:31.321+11:00A real donor.A real donor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-28107675671518009482016-11-09T10:48:07.405+11:002016-11-09T10:48:07.405+11:00What gorgeous & magnificent gowns you've c...What gorgeous & magnificent gowns you've created! The debutant gown is stunning & chic! The look of joy on your niece's face says it all: Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!<br /><br />And the bride looks so happy & beautiful in her spectacular gown! You do amazing & astonishing works of art! You make people happy, you make dreams come true!<br /><br />Your flowers are so vibrant & sensational! What marvelous colors & scintillating shapes! What a dazzling & delightful garden!<br /><br />Enjoy your rest! You've earned a long & relaxing break. You've done more than enough to make the youth theater a success. Now, it's time for you to spread your wings & soar into the next level. There are other projects that could use your amazing talent. But perhaps the most important of all is that you use those talents for yourself! Maybe it's time to start your own design house! Why not? You've got the skills, creativity, & the passion to do what you love! And it shows in all that you do.<br /><br />But take very good care of yourself. Get well soon, have some chicken soup, & do what makes you feel happy! Best wishes & Good health to you & the Empress!eroswingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678990077292314028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-25788021952845197512016-11-09T07:28:19.627+11:002016-11-09T07:28:19.627+11:00Trust Mitzi to sneak in a mention of "sperm&q...Trust Mitzi to sneak in a mention of "sperm". JxJonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501010362663971583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-29581624944659100692016-11-09T06:51:35.053+11:002016-11-09T06:51:35.053+11:00I do love Daisy and she scrubbed up alright for th...I do love Daisy and she scrubbed up alright for the big wedding at the end...<br />Regarding the daisy bush i believe you are right. I rifled around under it and found the original tag from when it wasn't much more than a seedling and sure enough<br />"Osteospurmum" was staring right back at me...Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-36651359258073843142016-11-09T06:45:08.894+11:002016-11-09T06:45:08.894+11:00Thank you Miss Scarlet, I'm looking forward to...Thank you Miss Scarlet, I'm looking forward to just chilling and doing things for me for a little while... I don't regard it as being selfish but more like self preservation...Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-74695825663433804142016-11-09T03:30:29.377+11:002016-11-09T03:30:29.377+11:00Your niece looks very regal, I'd feel like Dai...Your niece looks very regal, I'd feel like Daisy the scullery maid from Downton Abbey if I was stood next to her. We need you over here ASAP to fly the flag of finesse. I believe those plants are called Osteospermums, lovely purple headed lilac.Mitzi https://www.blogger.com/profile/01416789788174823493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-45497518458514590942016-11-08T23:30:02.767+11:002016-11-08T23:30:02.767+11:00We have had a superb and colourful autumn in the s...We have had a superb and colourful autumn in the south west, and it's lovely to see your Spring bloomers and looking forward to your Summer cheering us up over here when we are in the midst of gloomy winter.<br />Take care, m'dear, and put your feet up after all your wonderful needlework.<br />SxMs Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449626572478125088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-50213253300221130112016-11-08T14:46:07.679+11:002016-11-08T14:46:07.679+11:00Relax? I'm more prone to relapse. but I will t...Relax? I'm more prone to relapse. but I will try to slow down a little tho... Starting with a nice big G&T... Did I mention being prone to relapse?Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-47771783107540520852016-11-08T14:42:48.742+11:002016-11-08T14:42:48.742+11:00Thank you Mr Lax... though i doubt you'd be sa...Thank you Mr Lax... though i doubt you'd be saying the same about my "Real" bloomers.<br />It is nice to finish the stitch-work for others... Who knows... I may even have time now to stitch a little something for me for a change....Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-57722839496001500312016-11-08T14:37:58.550+11:002016-11-08T14:37:58.550+11:00This year it has been such a long wait for blooms ...This year it has been such a long wait for blooms with an an unseasonable and extended cold winter. Which does very little for my gloomy moods over winter at the best of times... let's hope your colour remains for s long as possible JonPrincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-59248465912356563542016-11-08T14:34:45.653+11:002016-11-08T14:34:45.653+11:00The Deb Dress had all the Mums and Grand Mums ooin...The Deb Dress had all the Mums and Grand Mums ooing and aahing with excitement at it being vintage...<br />The violas are self sewn in 2 0ld wheel barrows that i use as planter boxes in the back yard. They were about to be tipped out and new soil added for re planting until i suddenly noticed the hundreds of new little plants popping their heads through the old soil!<br />As for down time I'm making the most of it!Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021504621181130629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-27552733476716018292016-11-08T13:01:15.644+11:002016-11-08T13:01:15.644+11:00What I wouldn't do for a,whiff of lilac right ...What I wouldn't do for a,whiff of lilac right now. Do you ever relax dear?Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-27028829194463369432016-11-08T11:30:14.602+11:002016-11-08T11:30:14.602+11:00It is always a very special treat to see Princess&...It is always a very special treat to see Princess' bloomers!<br /><br />Lovely stitch-work, as always!<br /><br />Take care.LẌhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337382169476392640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-68594728187829222732016-11-08T09:36:30.680+11:002016-11-08T09:36:30.680+11:00Gorgeous bloomers, dear! Here in the UK, we're...Gorgeous bloomers, dear! Here in the UK, we're bracing ourselves for the whole garden to die as Scandinavian weather heads our way (although, despite the cold, there's still loads of colour so we keep our fingers crossed!)... JxJonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501010362663971583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-10806344521211979922016-11-08T09:15:32.770+11:002016-11-08T09:15:32.770+11:00P.S. Revel in your downtime - You definitely deser...P.S. Revel in your downtime - You definitely deserve it.Inexplicable DeVicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187364843729214996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2459059251716959307.post-62527441440708175652016-11-08T09:14:20.456+11:002016-11-08T09:14:20.456+11:00Amazing dresses and flowers! The debutant dress co...Amazing dresses and flowers! The debutant dress could feature in a period drama - Well done, Princess!<br /><br />I wish it was Spring here. Your roses and irises are beautiful, as always. And it's always a delight to find little violas spreading around the garden!Inexplicable DeVicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187364843729214996noreply@blogger.com