This fantastic short film, which recently debuted at the Nevada City Film Festival, was made by Spencer Seim. Some of you may know him from his career as a musician, but I know him mostly as the husband of one of my best friends and most fabulous models…

Jasbir, also known as Suuzie. And probably from here on out in her Violet Folklore “career” referred to as the latter.

In early summer Suuzie and I needed a place to take some photos. She suggested we shoot at the home of her sister-in-law Jennifer while Suuzie babysat her 9 year old niece Taylor. I was immediately struck by Taylor’s beauty and effervescence, and ended up taking almost as many pictures of her as of us in our clothes that evening. I’ve been wanting to share these beautiful pictures I took of this budding actress ever since, and so here they are…

Snuggling up with Bun Bun.

Helping me with an unfortunate snag :-)

And I just found out a few minutes ago that today is, totally coincidentally, Taylor’s 10th birthday! I am thrilled to be able to give her a little birthday tribute with this post for such a special day. Happiest Birthday to you Taylor!  Continue Reading... (331 words + 9 images, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)

Gunne Sax gowns galore!

and oh so much more…

Darling pieces from days of yore…

The above two dress are soft and cozy, bought many years ago at a Laura Ashley store…

Pretty dresses look so lovely above the forest floor…

This adorable floral dress’s label is “Junior Maternity”- just imagine the scandal caused by that poor pregnant sophomore!

But this piece is the real score. Made of 100% alpaca fiber by Julie Aitken Safley- former owner of The Cuckoo’s Nest. It is so silky soft (you just want to rub it against your cheek over and over) and absolutely gorgeous, a stunning and unique piece that will be treasured forever by whoever chooses to bring it through their door…