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The Purple Lady

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About Me

The Purple Lady specializes in creating handcrafted costumes and bridal wear for all of your specialty needs. Her background is in theatre make up and costuming. She worked with On Broadway Productions, now called Family Theatre, as the costumer, and has built costumes for The Wizard of Oz, Annie Get Your Gun, and Meet Me In St. Louis. She has also done make up and costuming for church productions such as 'Purim', The tale of Esther, Narnia, and Run For Your Wife in the Rose State Drama dept. From Victorian style dresses , Medieval garb for Renaissance fairs, adult and children’s theatre costumes, modern Brides Maid dresses, prom/formal wear, or Territorial Costumes for Oklahoma’s Centennial Celebrations in 2007,The Purple Lady can create your perfect attire styled from yesterday to today.

Tale of The Purple Lady The Purple Lady is derived from two Biblical stories. The first is the story of Dorcas in the Book of Acts. Dorcas was a seamstress, who was strong in her faith and always “doing good and helping the poor”. Upon her death, the mourners of her community called for Peter and showed him the robes and clothing Dorcas had created while alive. Peter prayed and the Lord brought Dorcas to life, to continue her good work. The second story, also from the Book of Acts, tells of Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to Paul’s message and she and the members of her household were baptized. The Purple Lady of today is a strong and modern woman, yet she remains true to traditional values. She handles the affairs of her household while also using her skills and talents to create dreams for others. She is full of compassion and always seeks the best in people. Her imagination and creativity combine with her skills to create works of art from fabric and thread.
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My Interests

I love going out, meeting new people. I love doing things with friends like having cookouts with Mojitos and Flirtinis. I love joking around with my girlfriends when I get the chance to be with them. I love to sing, dance, read, bake, and of course I love to sew. I love to create things, design my own ideas from something else and come out with my own thing. I love to clean stuff. NO, I wont clean your house. I enjoy working hard and I really enjoy the finished product. I am excited about going places, and making memories. I want to offer my girls what they need to be who they want to be when they grow up and rule the world.

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet you, and introduce you to who you dream of being.

Music:

Barry Manilow, Steve Miller Band, Otis Redding, Michael Buble,Harry Conick Jr., Randy Newman,The Police, Phil Collins,Bette Midler,Third Day, Jennifer Knapp,Queen, Enya, ...I love the Blues and Jazz and "the oldies". I love classical guitar, spanish guitar. It makes me mellow.

Movies:

Lord of the Rings, Gone With The Wind, Poltergiest, Pride and Prejudice, Batman, anything with Vin Diesel, Narnia, or any costume epic. Loved Calendar Girls, Steele Magnolias...I love those English films that make you think, laugh and cry.

Television:

Used to watch it all the time, but now if I can get in a CSI or Dancing with the Celebrities, I'm happy. Otherwise, I don't watch television...(sewer for the mind)

Books:

Dean Koontz,Frank Peretti, and I must admit to reading a bodice ripper or two, for costuming inspiration of course! I'm a huge fan of Louisa May Alcott, Narnia, The Power Of Positive Thinking. All time favorite The Holy Bible (never goes out of style)

Heroes:

I admire someone who does what they say they're going to do. I admire someone who gives themselves to make the world a better place. I admire a person who has the courage to stand up for what they believe, even if it isn't popular with the rest of the world.

My Blog

Heavy day

Today was GG's funeral.  Erin sang Amazing Grace, and did well though she didn't anticipate getting emotional and it's difficult to sing when you're choked up.  I didn't think I would be as ...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:50:00 PST

What’s up?

Finally a moment to post my thoughts.  Since my last blog I've had my garage sale, celebrated Faith's 11th birthday, and will mark the passing of GG, my great grandmother, who passed away last Su...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:36:00 PST

Here’s another blog for ya

Today started differently.  I didn't wake up to the nightmare that is my garage.  I awoke to an appointment for my ..."well woman" check up.  In case you can't imagine what that could m...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Fri, 23 May 2008 09:58:00 PST

Kids!

It all started with the nightmare that is my garage.  Yesterday I brought out all the junk.  I divided everything, left-garage sale, right-keep.  Garage sale pile lined the drive way wh...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Wed, 21 May 2008 08:58:00 PST

Princess

I started exercizing.  Week one-Pain.   Jason got me an ipod for my birthday which he loaded with a ton of songs including the Rocky theme song, and Eye of the Tiger.  These are aw...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Tue, 06 May 2008 07:56:00 PST

Another blog before I forget

Lots of folks wished me a happy birthday and wanted to know what I was doing... Well, I thought it was worth documenting,and while it's a few days past I'll share the details if you care to read. Frid...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Thu, 01 May 2008 08:20:00 PST

Teenage Mutants

Going on a field trip with my 15 year old sounded like a good idea at the time.  I soon realized that I had no idea what I had gotten myself into.  Now, as I recall it, I was not LOUD, nor w...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:52:00 PST

Its the end of the world as we know it (but I feel fine)

What's going on?  Jane Ann is right.  The oil prices are skyrocketing.  There's a huge religious cult falling apart.  It's a media three ring circus.  There is a food shortage...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:01:00 PST

It’s a good day

Today I finished a book I have been engrossed in.  Having done that I started in on cleaning things.  The floors...a conversation with Rachelle motivated me to vacuume behind my bed and dust...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:53:00 PST

The remains of the day

It all started out alright.  Grace was anxious because she was going on a field trip today.  She flew through the house with unusual determination.  She got ready in record time, did al...
Posted by The Purple Lady on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:19:00 PST