The little Strawberry print party dress had come together in early Spring but had not found just the right venue until the invitation arrived. There was a picture of a bear, eight circles, not including the big eyes, with instructions to meet at Bear’s place at 11:00 to celebrate his birthday. Also, it requested, please bring your own bears.
With fabric brought back from Japan and a French pattern (the Honorine by Citronille) that travelled across another ocean, the dress had found its place here in New York. What else could this dress ask for but a Bear fete to feel that it had finally arrived?
The little girl put on the dress, did several twirls in it, and chose sparkly shoes (what else) to wear with it. She brunched, excited about where she would go afterward, barely (ahem) able to eat.
After brunch, it was time to head a few blocks away, to where the Bear lived. The girl and the dress flounced and bounced and jumped down the city street until it arrived at the building.
In the elevator, the little girl pressed her own Bear to her chest, hugging him and the present she had made for Birthday Bear close in anticipation.
The doors opened up into Bear’s apartment. They had arrived.
I’m playing catch up over the next week or so with all the many Corner Views that I missed after Miss Genevieve was born. Thank you to the Corner Viewers who have been coming around here lately and commenting even though I was taking some time to be with the baby. Corner Viewers from around the World:
13/06/2011 at 3:23 pm Permalink
Darling dress! It reminds me of something Kit the American Doll would wear. So sweet! My mom and I spent Saturday at the Fabric store looking over patterns. I can’t wait for my mom’s sewing machine to start whizzing for baby girl.
14/06/2011 at 5:33 am Permalink
Destination: fairy tales
14/06/2011 at 7:53 am Permalink
This is so sweet and what a beautiful story. I love French patterns, they are so simple and lovely
14/06/2011 at 10:23 am Permalink
Big sister looks so sweet in her beautiful dress. I just bought myself a book of french patterns for women, what a disappointment! As soon as I recover from it, I’ll blog about it.
16/06/2011 at 11:35 pm Permalink
such a pretty dress and what fun. I know I’m late but congrats on your new addition.
p.s. I hope to learn much about the culture of the kazakhs, don’t know if I’ll be dressing like them though!!
17/06/2011 at 2:08 am Permalink
I love your story of the little strawberry print dress …
18/06/2011 at 1:49 am Permalink
I can feel the fantasy shining from that dress!
How lucky for the one who wears it, and for the bear that joins her in her magical days:))