My Visit to Mackenzie Childs

Be still my heart!!!

My friend Donna needed some help moving to her summer home, so I volunteered. She lives in Auburn NY.

Being from the hills of Pennsylvania I only knew we would be going north, I will follow, NO map NO map quest, NO GPS. After 3 hours of absolutely gorgeous driving, we arrived in Auburn. (What a charming town, looks like a Norman Rockwell painting.)

My friend Donna asked while we were having lunch Would you like to visit MACKENZiE CHiLDS?  It sounded like a pleasant idea so my answer was yes! (I'll leave you guessing what or who this is so you'll visit the link).

OMG!! I had no idea what a treasure trove existed in Aurora NY.

I was so charmed, and as a ribbon lady, I saw so many great uses of ribbon, and wonderful combinations of patterns that work so well together.


If you aren't familiar with MACKENZie- CHiLDS please visit at www.mackenzie-childs.com, or better yet take a trip to Aurora NY, you will be enchanted.

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Drone Ribbons for Bagpipes

What a lovely experience several weeks ago to talk to Les about Fraser Tartan ribbon. What is Les going to use his Fraser Tartan for?  Drone ribbon; ribbon for his bagpipes!!

Les is a member of the78th Fraser Highlanders, so of course only Fraser would do.

From reading material shared by Les, I learned that drone ribbon, although very festive, should never be used in competition since a stiff wind or a breeze could cause a ribbon to flap over and knock out a drone.

There are complete instructions on making and attaching drone ribbon at www.bagpipejourney.com. My favorite part of Andrew Lenz's article was suggesting that tartan ribbon can be found online,and when clicking on tartan ribbon, you guessed it, Over the Moon came up first.

I have always been fascinated by bagpipes and piper music, I even have a brooch from a Northern Irish gal's outfit, it is a treasure. She is a piper in her hometown band, certainly occupied a lot of her time in her teen years, and she loved it!!!

Les promises a picture when the project is complete, I suspect Mrs. Les is in on this too.

Want to learn more about the 78th Frasers? Go to www.78thFraser.org

Great favor idea compliments of Ann and Bill

This past weekend I switched hats to be florist and wedding coordinator for a small wedding on our beloved Kirkridge property. Kirkridge is a retreat center located just South of Stroudsburg PA , on the Kittatinny ridge of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.  It is a rustic place so a fancy crystal and diamond wedding just wouldn't work here, however our breathtaking views rival any crystal or diamond.

I was totally charmed by the bride's choice of favors. Ann has been along time collector and fan of vintage handkerchiefs.  She wrapped the traditional Jordan Almonds in 64 of her lovely handkerchiefs, tied them with Over the Moon white organdy sheer ribbon.  They were so well received, and looked so lovely on the table before the guests were seated.

Even if you haven't been a collector, vintage handkerchiefs are easily found in antique and thrift shops. You can usually strike a deal if you are buying more than one or two. You may want to pick a color theme.  Ann's mix was adorable!!