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Susan gets a grip
Susan was stunned to have met her mother. After all these years! And it turned out she knew her mother and found her abrasive. Susan put her mind to a clean-out and tried to understand. She scrubbed furiously. Vesta was her mother. … Continue reading
Posted in art, gift ideas, Handmade, home decor, photography, Style, Uncategorized, vintage
Tagged A & P, art, bubbles, Etsy, fine art, gingham, handmade, home decor, laundry, photograph, photography, retro, sheet, Sign
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Velma organizes it all
Velma had had enough drama. Time to get back to the library. Where all questions had answers. All things had a place. She would … Continue reading
Posted in art, gift ideas, Handmade, home decor, photography, Style, Uncategorized, vintage
Tagged art, Etsy, handmade, home decor, illustration, library, photograph, photography, reference desk, retro, rotary phone, whimsical illustrations
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Susan prepares
The table was set. She’d said she had some news. Susan looked for Velma. The baby crawled in the grass nearby. After this picnic everything would be changed. … Continue reading
Posted in children, Entertaining, fashion, gift ideas, Handmade, home decor, kids, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged baby bonnet, blue, blue gingham, Etsy, gingham, handmade, handmade clothes, housewares, skirt, tablecloth
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Velma blushes
Sweet friend had decorated. “I don’t know when your birthday is!” She handed Velma a gift. Velma opened it hotfaced. “You taught me that a woman’s home is her castle.” Tears. Smiles. Hugs.
Posted in art, gift ideas, Handmade, home decor, jewelry, Uncategorized
Tagged arts, bunting, castle, Etsy, gifts, handmade, heart, home decor, hug, illustration, jewelry, screenprint, style, teacups
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Vesta’s past
She didn’t know what to expect. She wore her power suit. In it, she was unflappable. His face held 25 years of emotion. Susan was his last, best gift from Vesta. Love sustained. Vesta wept. Finally.
Posted in art, fashion, gift ideas, Handmade, home decor, photography, Uncategorized
Tagged african-american, art, Etsy, fashion, high couture, illustration, photography, portrait, watercolor, women's suit
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Scarlett and the boy
He was very good to her. It was his birthday. She got her gifts together and tucked cash in the card. Scarlett took care of her service providers.
Posted in fashion, gift ideas, Handmade, Men, Uncategorized
Tagged birthday card, Etsy, fashion, gifts, handmade, men, pizza, strength, tee shirt, teen boy, wallet
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Susan euphoric
Feed, change, nap, wake, play, feed, walk, change, nap, feed… Years as a dancer, working on the road. Now this. Routine. Fixity. So happy!
Posted in art, Handmade, home decor, Uncategorized
Tagged art, bus roll, Etsy, fine art, gifts, home decor, illustration, mother & child, wild woman
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Vesta’s tight spot
Had Leon and his mother raised Susan? Vesta had stayed in her head all her life. Vesta found refuge in Sherman. Silent, no questions, just bodies pressed together. And purring. Her throat was tight. She … Continue reading
Posted in art, Handmade, Uncategorized
Tagged art, baby stroller, cat, digital art, Etsy, fairy child, fine art, gifts, handmade, photography, watercolor, women
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Scarlett stumbles in
Scarlett shrugged as she started their dinner dishes. “I just don’t get it” Velma brought in the cups. Scarlett chatted on. “Being childless is so free. That baby proves it! haha. Why would you get involved? She really rubs Vesta … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Etsy, fabric, fiction, fine art, gifts, home decor, illustration, kitchen, tea cup, textile
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Susan is content
Susan didn’t know what Velma and Vesta knew. Yet. Susan was content. She liked her living space, her baby was healthy, and she had Velma. Velma was like the mother she didn’t have.
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Tagged art, beauty, Etsy, greeting cards, handmade, illustration, sisters, watercolor, women
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