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Back in the day on Easter Sunday early 60's, Willoughby Ave, Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn NY.  Dig those red socks and matching red pocket book.

Here at Lindsay Park we are all family and with the recent attacks on the Asian community, we feel attacked as well.  We had a walk in our community, just to bring about awareness and let people know WE ARE FAMILY.

My first editorial was in a local newspaper called Brooklyn Trend.  I am so grateful that many magazines followed.  Many of those Black publications, stylists, writers, and more made it possible for much much more.  Thank you I am always grateful.

This is a Holiday family favorite, Uncle Bill's Egg Nog.  Even as a little girl, when I could only get a tea spoon of it, that made me very happy. The recipe: 6 eggs separated 1/2 cup of sugar 2 cups of whipping cream 1 cup of milk Now this is where the fun happens 1/2 cup of Brandy (or Apple Jack) 1/2 cup of Bourbon 1/2 cup of over proof Rum (100+) I only had Barcardi. Beat egg yolks and sugar together until they are thick, slowly add cream, milk, and spirits, then chill. Before serving, whip the egg whites (this took longer than I thought it would take) and fold into chilled mixture. Chill again. A while before...

I created the skirt from cotton muslin. When I am working on a pattern I usually use muslin to check the pattern. There is so much fabric left, that I try to reuse and repurpose. This time I created a skirt which I embellished with patches and old buttons. I am learning how to use the free motion sewing, which I have a looooong way to go with mastering it. The Camisole is a stretch silk and is also patchworked, then embellished with Mother of pearl buttons. I then dipped the top in coffee to darken and give it more texture. The belt is a ribbon embellished with old buttons.