The July that changed the world.

July has been beautiful and blessed beyond belief.  We've had more fresh cherry pies than you could shake a stick at curtesy of my budding baker sister, there was a hay stacking party that turned into a sunset music video/jam session in a friend's orchard.  With fireworks and smoke bombs.

There's been dancing, and cherry picking, and sneaking into my bro's house while he was out of town to short sheet the bed, plant party poppers, hard boil some of the eggs, and, of course, draw faces on them.  I wonder if he'll ever give me his house keys again...

  

Then, there was the 2013 Summer Bridal Collection KFD shoot, with tulle skirts and golden light and absolutely beautiful girls that I am so blessed to call my friends.  They were amazing.  Post on that coming up!

Then.  Then things really started happening.  I had the incredible privilege of a visitor from Florida last week, my dear friend Winnie.  We stayed in a wonderful old B&B and I got to introduce her to many of my favorite haunts and favorite people.

And to crown what seemed like a surreally perfect visit already, Winnie and I found ourselves sitting down to lunch in Coeur d'Alene with one of the most inspirational and dynamic women I've ever met, MaryJane Butters.  It was indescribable.  Sitting down with two treasured friends to work out the world's problems and swap yarns steeped in our Farmgirl heritage - though we three had never seen each other the week before - felt like a dream come true that I never even knew I had.  It was beautiful.

But that deserves a post of it's own, too.

I hope you're having a full-to-the-brim Summer of joy, life, and dreams coming true.  

Because no matter how long you have to wait and strive, dreams that you believe in will.  Oh, they will.

Betsy-Tacy

Just a few selfies with my bestie after Church.  We had a beautiful day, a beautiful sermon. 

And not only do we both go way, way back with Betsy and Tacy, but the rich, warm florals, caramel leather and soft chambray of today's outfit makes me think of the sweet, rosy, hopeful world of those beloved storybooks.

linking with Plane Pretty

rose half circle skirt - Kellie Falconer Design | chambray blouse - thrifted

belt - f21 |

Lakeside Gingham

It's been full on summertime this week, glaring sunshine with clothes baking on the line and tiny moths resting in the cool shade of my tent as I sit inside, hair piled up, listening to Little Dorrit while my bare feet work the controls of sewing machine and serger.  

There are piles of tulle everywhere, and that makes me so happy.  

The Blogger Stylist Collective was a gigantic leap for KFD. Thank you for your comments and support - each one of you mean so, so much to me!  I am beyond excited to see where we end up next.

This afternoon we took off to the lake for some much-needed rest and the most beeeau-tiful swim ever.   The water was clear and warm and basically paradise.  The thimbleberries are ripe.  I finally had time to sit down with a book - which used to be my natural state -  and could hardly put it down. 

Oh, summer feels good.

colorblocked swim skirt - made by me | gingham blouse - ralph lauren/thrifted

top - thrifted | sunhat - macy's/gift

You are my Sunshine | Blogger Stylist's Collective

This post is a part of the Blogger Stylist's Collective - a fashion event that I've been organizing and excitedly awaiting for weeks now, and am thrilled to finally release!

For our very first Collective, five amazing bloggers and myself have each styled the Tulle Ivory Skirt from my shop.  I absolutely love the way each beautiful lady has added her own personal touch to the same skirt, showing how amazingly versatile it can be.  Seeing my work featured by each of these talented bloggers is almost overwhelming to me - it's a dream come true beyond what I could imagine.  

Do visit them all and say hi!

Alexandra of Into the Woods

Christen of Two Happy Hearts

Kate of Scathingly Brilliant

Kenzie of Kenzie Faith

Lauren of Someone Like You

It's simply perfect to wander down a country road in your trusty boots, satin swishing, net swirling.  And when the sun sets, you'll be the belle of the barn dance.

Every cowgirl needs a tulle skirt.

As part of the BSCollective, we're running a shop special for $20.00 off any skirt order till July 31st, and as always, free shipping to the US.

Enter code

ACCORDIONTOKELLIE

at checkout for the discount!