Hi, My name is Chloe and today I'm going to be modeling the fashions for China, Chintz, and Roses' Dressed-to-Tea Post.
I am a working girl. I don't have the luxury to just stand around looking beautiful like Della, Colette, and Marie.
Many days I stand naked and exposed with my insides even showing. I always have a tape measure and cutting implements hanging around my neck. When I'm not actively working, I model this denim dress. I always get to stand by the window, because Pam likes to sew with a lot of light. (That 300 w bulb she has, though, shines in my eyes and gives me a headache!!) So, anyway, on with the fashion show.
I am modeling my favorite dress (okay, my ONLY dress) with little silk ribbon rosebuds that I adore. If a dress form only gets to have one dress to her name, at least I'm lucky to have this one.
I also love the lace, sequin and pearl embellishments around the neckline. I picture myself dancing in the dappling sunlight at an afternoon garden tea. This would be a tea for 2 or 3 best girlfriends - kindred spirits only invited to this tea! I would wear my favorite hat since the sun down here can be intense (one wouldn't think a girl with no skin would burn so easily)!
I also have the privilege of wearing a beautiful gift that recently came to China, Chintz and Roses from our friend Dawn,
and I would carry a favorite summer tote, this little straw handbag with a rose embellishment. Alas, since I stand (and dance) on a tripod base, shoes are unnecessary and frivolous in my exalted opinion. (I know most people would say humble opinion, but I'm not humble afterall - I have a pretty high opinion of my self!) See you at the Garden Tea - the roses are blooming!
Love, Chloe
NOTE FROM PAM: Don't let Chloe fool you - she's never worked a day in her life. Although, she was purchased many years ago to do some real work, other life events intervened and she has never really had to DO anything. She does get to stand by the window, wear her favorite dress, and be a great holder of my tape measure, etc. She's a constant, comforting presence (although sometimes, a little attitudy).
Don't forget to go to Gracious Hospitality for the other blog-a-thon entries.
Lots of love, Pam
