monday motivation - easter bonnets and bouquets

 

 I was told when I first came to NY that I resembled the model Suzy Parker.  How I wish!  

I saved these images of her, tucked away and came across them the other day.
Just look at her elegant bonnet and beautiful bouquets.
How inspiring and motivating for Easter.

Do you have your Easter Bonnet, fresh bouquet and gloves ready?  

I am re-thinking a simple black sheath dress for Easter and some pretty pink accessories.

Do bonnets, bouquets, bunnies and the beauty of spring excite you?
love her gold bangles too.....

Can you guess what year these photos were taken of Suzy in Paris?

new spring dots

I have the fondest memory of dots. Somehow Spring dots have a way of finding me. This "Patricia" dress is on it's way to me from here.

There is something about getting new spring duds and dots that make me so happy.

White shirts make me happy too, now all I need is Spring.

Shabby Apple (dress giveaway)

Nothing like a new dress to make Monday more magnificent.

This dress would make my monday feel more "Marsielle."

I would love wearing it with an espadrille and a straw tote.

Shabby Apple has kindly offered to host this give-away via pve design.

Which dress would you like to win?

Did you know I worked at the library in college. Why did I not wear a fabulous black dress like this while I was working the five to nine shift? Also available in this springy green.

This dress would be fabulous to wear to dinner and to an art opening. I love vintage dresses for little girls and ladies! Shabby Apple is offering my readers a nice discount, all you need to do is enter pvedesign10off when you order.

I have my eye on a couple a new dresses in the new line called "Roamin" which would be perfect for a Summer Holiday in Italy. Summer seems synonomous with dresses and staying cool while looking polished wherever one roams.

Tell me, which dress would you like to win, Marsielle or the five to nine black dress? Just leave me a comment here. Winner must have a US Shipping address. Winner announced friday, April 1st!

Leave a comment here. Giveaway ends at midnight March 31st.

Order here and do not forget to use this discount code "pvedesign10off"

sail away

pve design illustration

Check out this catalina 3/4 sleeve top for Spring from J.McLaughlin.

I always think a new maritime print can add a touch of smooth sailing to my day.

As I wake to yet another dusting of snow, my thoughts "sail me away" to warmer waters.

Pop over here to look at some new arrivals for Spring.

I'd like to thank Shari of "little blue deer" for giving me back my signature green logo here, after living without it for a few weeks, I realized how much it was a part of my life and I missed it so much. Shari, you are super to work with! Shari does great work and custom blog design.