a stroll through historic Manassas, Virginia

Best known for its unforgettable role in American history.

In July 1861, Union and Confederate forces faced off near the railroad community of Manassas Junction for the first major battle of the Civil War.

The Historic Manassas Train Station was constructed in 1904. In 1912 it was destroyed by fire and rebuilt on the original foundation in 1914.

around town

love this bike at a local bookstore

a stop for cupcakes and coffee

favorites images from the Manassas Museum

ice

inspiration Fall-Winter 2012/13

Clowns... happy clowns with happy faces!
Circus tents
Color, Color, Color.... coming Fall-Winter 2012

some inspiration for clowns

 image via

a tale of a trip to Malawi

10 Days ago my husband left for Africa.
This time it was Malawi, one of the poorest countries in Africa.
He shared some of his photos with me.
I thought I'd put together a few images which have caught my eye..


Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!!

winter warmers top 10!

Thank you so much to Babyccino Kids for featuring our Baby Alpaca Nordic Hat on your Winter Warmers TOP 10 list!!!

winter sale!!!

Fournier's Winter Sale is here!

happy 2012

Happy New Year to you!

I hope that you had a fabulous celebration yesterday!

My whole day was wonderful and was the perfect close to 2011, and opening to 2012. Time spent with my family eating delicious homemade food.

With great joy, I woke up this morning feeling well-rested and refreshed on this beautifuyl Sunday, with temperatures in the 60's all day.

I'm so looking forward to another year of new ideas & collections, projects and challenges. A sincere thanks to all of you for reading this little space where I record my creative life, commenting, and supporting what I do here. I am truly grateful!

snowmen cupcakes & winter break

Three days until Christmas!
Last day of school for the kids until 2012!

baked for school's Christmas party...

merry christmas

Christmas gift ideas & suggestions:

To your enemy, forgiveness.

To an opponent, tolerance.

To a friend, your heart.

To a customer, service.

To all, charity.

To every child, a good example.

To yourself, respect.

thank you Maromeria!

I could not be more thrilled today for Roxana Delgado's mention of Fournier on Pirouette as one of the brands that she believes brings magic and nostalgia to us. Roxana is the founder of the wonderful store Maromeria.
Thank you so much!!! Check out the interview here!