A few weeks ago as I worked feverishly on Laurel’s Tea Dress, I asked readers to share pictures of their Easter creations. Jenny Jo, who lives on the prairies of Nebraska, graciously shared these photos.  I was enchanted.Â
Her daughters look like Celtic lasses just returned from strolling in the highland heather and the dresses perpetuate the image. As a matter of fact, I think I heard bagpipe music as I viewed the photos!
I’ve been reading a lot of Scottish historical novels and these little darlings, with their porcelain skin and tumbling auburn curls, look just like the well loved “bairns” (babies or children) described in these books. Continue reading