Dressie Jessie Smocking Blog

Cheers to 7 Years!

June 19, 2022 52 Comments

Lucky number 7! Well, I don't really believe in "luck," but I sure do feel blessed to be celebrating 7 years of Dressie Jessie Smocking!

Dressie Jessie Smocking Turns 6 and a Giveaway!

June 04, 2021 127 Comments

Hello! I've never been more grateful to add a year under my belt. I won't lie...year 5 to year 6 was a hard one.

What a year 2020 has been! Like many of you, our family has faced challenges due to the worldwide pandemic, but rather than list out all of our struggles, I want to share with you one of my biggest blessings of 2020.

Celebrating 5 Years with a "Harvest of Friends"

May 28, 2020 128 Comments

I could have never imagined that celebrating 5 years of Dressie Jessie Smocking would occur during the middle of a worldwide pandemic, but here we are. It's emotional in so many ways.

Pay it Foward

March 24, 2020 4 Comments

Hello, friends! I've been writing this blog in my mind for about a week, contemplating what I want to say and the best way to say it.

Meet the Colfack Family

June 27, 2019 1 Comment

Today's blog post is extra special. I'm going to introduce you to the amazing Colfack family and tell you what about their story stopped me in my tracks.

Celebrating 4 Years, and a Giveaway!

May 30, 2019 211 Comments

Four years... Oh my, it really is hard for me to believe.

The Heart Behind the Design

February 03, 2019 11 Comments

Happy February, Friends! I've always loved this month...my birthday, Valentine's Day, hopefully a few surprise snow days...all things that make me smile. :)

Meet the Price Family

October 15, 2018 2 Comments

Shortly after Dressie Jessie Smocking began, my eyes and heart became open to the beauty of international adoption. My life has been blessed beyond measure as I watch this community of families open their hearts and homes to orphans around the world. (And to me, that's what they are...a community. The love and support they show one another is the most beautiful thing. It truly is).

Dressie Jessie Smocking Turns 3 and a Giveaway!

May 31, 2018 141 Comments

Three years. I can hardly believe it.

Meet the Joy Family

January 15, 2018 1 Comment

Dressie Jessie Smocking began in May 2015 as a small idea based on a big dream. I had no idea what was in store, and when I look at where we are today I am completely humbled and grateful. Not only do I get to do what I love, but Dressie Jessie Smocking has allowed me to connect with people across the world in ways I would have never imagined.

Christmas is Coming & A Giveaway!

November 06, 2017 30 Comments

Christmas is exactly 7 weeks from today! I know many of you have Christmas pictures scheduled, Santa visits planned, Christmas parties to attend, and many other holiday events on your calendars.