Picture Parade

Hello Dear friends, long lost friends! Been so long since I have posted, I thik Facebook has been consuming my time, mostly networking time though. Here are a few pretty pics you might like to browse through. We certainly are busy working on our new line of clothing. Soon we will be offering my designs wholsale, very exited! Stop by and say hi, I knw your all still out there you faithful bloggers !  Love always, Kimberly

New Beginings

Dear Friends! So much time has passed since posting my wares and whereabouts :) I'm still here. The new year has brought many challenges and some thrilling news which I will share. First of all I will leave out the negative challenges, why burden you sweet readers who are taking time out of your life to read of others challenges in life , right? I'm happy to say the good in my life overcame the bad. Everything seems to work out, though a friendship ended, another began. A beautiful beginning with the sister of my dreams. A long lost sister has found a place in our hearts. Creative,funny, sweet, beautiful, my older sister . Soon on March 25Th myself along with her Mother, Brother and a host of family will greet her for the first time. I'm not only happy for Julie, myself, but more so Our Mother, who carried pain in her heart for 45 years..... Oh what a day this will be!

It's been so hard to concentrate on anything else. But, I have been trying each day to carry on business . Emails from sweet ladies wanting this or that, its been wonderful shipping to Spain, France, Hong Kong, Germany, Sweden Amazing! We have also decided to take Paris Rags.com commercial, more clothing hand picked by me personally from all over the world, beautiful romantic styles all on one website! I'm very thrilled, this will leave me more time to work on my one of a kind creations and to make the most stunning pieces ever. With my husband by my side taking care of the website details and taking care of me:) I know it will thrive. When you love what you do how can it not? I'm off to bed, as another day will bring another blessing. Here are a few photos of some new pieces and some sold this past month, thanks for your time, it means so much to me :)

Hand Dyed Winter

Greetings friends! Its been ages since my last post, lots going on so I took a breather to keep you up to date on my new collections. I've been trying to catch up with my sewing and family responsibilities, not easy these days as you all know. I cleaned my little sewing studio , dyed lots of lace in some beautiful colors as you see in photos. Dusty lavenders, Champagne toast, tea stains....oh and color of the moment in fashion, my redition of Grey, Dusty grey.....love that color.....I'm taking a much needed break this Saturday and heading to mount Dora Extraviganza, not to vend but to shop! Meeting up with my sweet friend Cassandra from My Artful Adventures, The Duchess and Karen of Karenhillman Photography....should be so much fun. My mail goal FIND LACE! I'm so in need of laces.... Around here at little antique shops they want like 8.00 for a vintage doily, wow, if I bought them at that price i'd be putting like 80.00 into each piece I create! So hope to find some nice deals. Do you Facebook? We have a PAris Rags Fan page, its so exiting, were over 230 now! CLICK HERE to become a fan and see all my new creations each day I post. I will be back soon with mount dora pics. Hugs to you all xoxo Kimberly
My Beauty Queen modeling new hat!

Greetings

Just a few lovely favorite items I featured this month, some hand made some are my fabulous finds. I get so exited when I find romantic clothing, seems it sells so fast so I guess I'm doing something right! The belts continue to shine I thank all the ladies who order them, each one is truly a work of art. This month of November I'm renting a bigger space at my favorite antique shop in the historic district of jacksonville. I'm exited to decorate it tomorrow! I will be sure to post some pics, should be fun:) Sweet week to all you fabulous talented ladies Luv, Kim

Hello dear friends:) Just a little post to say hi! Were working on lots of stuff for our first show in November. Here is a chair I'm dreaming about, I want a pair! Aren't they gorgeous.... I guess all of you have seen the new cover of our Fifi's new book! You can order it now..... Cant wait to sit on my bed under the covers and read it :) Below it is a beautiful linen jacket with lots of gorgeous detail, I dyed it a beautiful dusty plum color, then dyed some beautiful finds in dusty peach's and lilacs. Lots of work going on, so will post more pics soon, hope your all having a beautiful romantic Autumn season xoxo Kim

AUTUMN 2010

Hello Dear Ladies! I'm so exited to see my blog reached over 200 followers! Thanks full for all of you who pop in and check to see whats new from time to time. What does Autumn bring to mind for you? For me it brings to mind Dusty plum colors :) Cool breezes, just felt one today even in Fl! I can feel the cool right around the corner. Cool to us is maybe 80 haha I'll take it right now though. This month I have been dyeing lots of laces, belts, tops, linen a dusty plum and mauves. Those colors are so beautiful. We are revamping the website tonight with a new front page look to get us in the spirit of Autumn Romance. Here are a few pretty romantic things to look at and hope to post soon with my new pieces! Luv Kimberly

Paris Summer

Hi Sweet Gypsy girls! There is a little gypsy in all of us....This summer I have really been the traveling gypsy, you can visit my kimberlyryanartblog for those crazy trips I took painting the town, really painting too:) Summer painting took me away from my passion number 2, sewing! But I did manage to get a few designs in this summer. The first dress is totally beautiful, part of our plus size collection . Hand dyed gauze ruffle romance dress, this one was custom made for my dear Shelia for her Sons wedding coming up in August. Another sweet customer/friend Michelle of the Duke & Duchess designs is wearing her Paris Rags bloomers , she had them made especially for her trip to PARIS next week! My bloomers will be in PARIS! She also is bringing her Gypsy Flea market hipster with the long gauze wrap belt. This will be perfect for her shopping, zipper closure. I think she looks fab. The bloomers are linen blend, light, cool, easy to wash and dry and the color goes with anything. Our new crinkle skirts hand dyed, they are awesome and sooo comfortable, cool for summer...... Our new summer collection will be out next week, the final summer pieces are beautiful... lots of hand picked pieces and some originals. Right now we are working on our upcoming show dates, November 12 & 13 at the PARISIAN TENT SALE in Ft. Lauder dale then the next weekend to The Renningers Extravaganza in Mount Dora, Fl we will be busy busy for sure!! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, I post almost daily of events. Thank you for stopping by dear friends I love to hear from you!!! Love, Kimberly