Letters from Lycette

Criss Cross Hungarian is a gorgeous, textured stitch perfect for backgrounds! It is not the easiest to compensate, but the effect is well worth the extra counting. I love to stitch it with a pop of glitter in the middle, see above. Enjoy! 

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Mosaic is a classic stitch for large backgrounds. Not only is it easy to compensate, but it also goes by quickly. Fabulous for creating texture against a large area of continental or basketweave, will make pieces pop! Enjoy!   

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Lycette loves pups. Furry friends are always welcome at both Lycette Newport & Lycette Palm Beach. In fact, you are encouraged to bring them! Below are Mr. Needlepoint's, mine, and Mama Lycette's pups...plus a few others! I hope you enjoy learning more about these little devils!  Oreo The prince of Palm Beach, the king of our house. This 11 pound ball of sass rules the...

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My favorite new stitch for large backgrounds on seaside canvases! Use a variegated fiber like silk road to create more texture (as seen on the Palm Beach Shell) or use different shades of the same color/different colors to create more movement (as seen on the Apres Beach pillow). However you use the wave stitch I hope you enjoy! 

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Chilled gin martinis, shrimp cockails, the gentle jingle of charm bracelets & bangles, monkey murals peeking out of lattice, shirley temples, caftans & sport coats- a place where the mean reds are banished. Welcome, relax & enjoy~

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April Showers Bring May Flowers. May to me is soft and it is pretty. Summer is peeking around the corner. Flowers are blooming and blue skies are ahead. It is cool enough for a sweater, but warm enough to hang up your coat. The MET Gala provides inspiration. May to me is feminine, like this playlist. It is soft & inviting, a prelude to a beautiful...

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Last week a group of 21 women met at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe to celebrate the launch of Lycette's new CeCe Stitches collection. Introductions were made, Prosecco was sipped, and caviar was had in their charming topiary courtyard. Afterwards we made our way to the second floor. A table was set amongst bookshelves lined with beloved tales and a three course dinner was served....

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I'm ready for color. I'm ready for bluebird skies. I'm ready for breezy days & freshly bloomed petals. Welcome Spring! I hope this playlist of jazzy and fun songs helps you usher in the new season. Throw on some petal pushers & cute flats, pop in your headphones and enjoy!    

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Lycette hosted a cocktail party last Friday to celebrate the launch of The Lady Derby's rainbow collection. The orchid courtyard was bubbling with laughter, cocktails, and nibbles. Guests floated between the store and outside, playing with colorful fibers and catching up with old friends. It was a charming, colorful evening and one I cannot wait to recreate on February 9th with our exclusive artist Ramsay...

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I've been asked during Instagram Q&A's a few times what my favorite beauty products are, and while I find sharing my favorite beauty finds a little vulnerable I am happy to do so! Beauty is so fun and personal. I do not believe that beauty is a symmetrical face or a perfect bikini body, but rather a joie de vivre and a feeling and energy...

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Redland International Orchid Festival Yesterday I had the fabulous opportunity to accompany a friend to the Redland International Orchid Festival in Homestead, FL. I am always hesitant to take time off work, but this adventure was beyond worth it!  Not only did I learn more about orchids (a flower that I find fascinating but intimidating), but I also found inspiration. I believe that passion is contagious...

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I am excited to introduce Lycette's Autumn playlist. This charming playlist is a blend of classic crooners and relaxing jazz, perfect for a dinner party or a crisp morning walk with a cup of coffee! I hope you enjoy!

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