As we get back into the swing of blogging about the stuff going on up here, we’re juggling a lot this week:

Restoration:

1. Finish formulas and patterns for the faux marble in main stairwell entrance.
2. Clean, repaint, and refresh office area in Workrooms
3. Design Deco sculptures for front entry to either be cast in bronze or paster and then gilded.

Sewing Classes:

1. Lots of Open Sewing Studio time scheduled… 9 July, 10 July, 13 July, 14 July
2. Verena’s ongoing wedding dress gets special attention this week – this week the skirts go in and she’ll be inserting the two zippers and starting the drape around the neckline
3. Amber’s wedding dress is a last-minute addition to classes this quarter – it is substantially simpler than Verena’s dress, so we said yes to the dress and threw it into the mix.  Welcome to the crazy Summer dress party, Amber!

Clothing & Design:

1. This is going to be the Summer of custom dress shirts. I may even sneak a few in for myself.
2. Two words: Linen pants
3. We’ve been playing around with tambour and some smocking techniques in new ways for a new private collection

Agricultural Stuff:

1. Drafting out masonry heater and fireplace plans for the cabin
2. Planning out garden and deck areas
3. Late Fall schedule set for November – December work

General Business Stuff:

1. Fall registration under way
2. Summer studio time registrations
3. Daily blog and social media entries

And that is the week, folks.  Let the glamour wash over you like a waterfall of glitter and delight.