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I could not be more thrilled than to be teaming up with my sister-in-law Tara from The Magnolia Barn for some great projects! Not only do I get the privilege of styling her precious ones, but I get to grow and test my limits!

I hope you tune in because she will be showcasing an item I have made each week on her blog in a series called the Styled by Ana Rae Collection. In turn, I will be sharing with you her amazing blog filled with homeschool curriculum reviews, creative play activities, tot school ideas, and her by far better than mine photography skills!

Over the past couple of months, my orders have picked up and new ideas are passed my way. Which is wonderful! Being busy with kids, school, and extra curricular activities, it is sometimes hard to search and find new ideas or take on that big project I'm afraid to start on. Tara pushes me in that way! In the weeks to come, I hope you will see and appreciate the adventures we take in creating a collection for her girls.

Some of my newest work can be found on my facebook page which you can look at any time. However, those specific items and the thought process behind the designs might not be featured for a while.

So to start, Tara chose the Ruthie's Picnic Dress. You may remember this dress from a couple of months ago. I made this dress for my niece Summer for Easter with some slight changes to the original so that it could coordinate with her two sisters dresses.

So, enjoy this sneak peek of Summer in her dress and head over to Styled by Ana Rae Collection: The Ruthie Picnic Dress at The Magnolia Barn for more pictures! Be sure to check out all things wonderful on Tara's blog!

Awesome Shorts! Nautical Style

I was recently asked for a special little outfit for a little boy! Since most of my market is for little girls, I was really excited about this! A couple months back I had made a layette set for the baby shower, so I was very excited to hear of his birth and a new request for a fourth of July inspired outfit.

I chose to use the Awesome Shorts pattern from Tye Dye Diva. It was a fantastic pattern and provides a few little extras for a nice finished look. The pattern features flat side pockets for boys and a gathered pouch pocket for girls which makes it even better! I love anything that can be used over and over again....and is unisex.

So, when I was asked to do a Fourth of July theme, I, of course, think of something that can be worn more than just once. I definitely wanted something red, white, and blue but yet not so thematical that it couldn't be worn again. The first fabric I wanted, was out of stock when I went to purchase it. I was super bummed but then I came across the anchor fabric and knew exactly which embroidery design would be perfect for it!

I had come across this Star Anchor Applique design from Embroidery Boutique. What stood out to me was that it had the star placement in the center of the anchor. Although the design does not have the traditional '1st 4th of July,' I felt the star stood out as an American, or patriotic, tribute for the Fourth of July Celebration.

It was exciting being able to hand this completed outfit over to its owner. I hope to see pictures real soon of baby boy in his new outfit!

Thanks for stopping by!