It’s always so much fun to put together photo shoot. Even more so when I can use these two beautiful sisters, Tasnim and Ola, daughters of my good friend, the artist Adrienne Cruz.

With the help of stylist Kirstie Wight and photographer Dan Kvitka we sailed through the session.

The very best part? Seeing my clothes in action with these two beautiful young women.

Thank you Dan and Kirstie and especially Tasnim and Ola.

Still in pieces, a new trench coat from a beautiful old kimono with cranes and pine trees.

The back, with the last crane from the kimono flying just off and out of view.

This is so satisfying! To start with an amazingly beautiful kimono but tattered and unwearable, take it apart and rework it into something new and usable.

We’re in the middle of winter now, but before too long, we’ll be deep into spring. Sun, cool breezes, bright colors and lighter clothes. Really! It will come again. My calendar confirms.

You know this, I am a fabric hound. I go a little nuts when I find good ones. Like the three below, so beautiful. I could not resist. Now reborn as bright, new trench coats. Perfect for spring.

This one, sewn from an old meisen kimono silk covered with scattered red leaves.

I love this fabric! Isn’t it the coolest? Those little paddle shaped leaves are amazing.

Another meisen silk, also from an old kimono, looking like some sort of a chemical code. May I please say ‘amazing’ again?

Tied or untied, your choice.

This one, so sweet. Little birds!

A closer view, these little guys. What more can I say?

Each one ready for my annual trip to the ACC Baltimore craft show, the last weekend in February. I can’t wait to bring these and so many others to the show!