CURBSIDE RECYCLING IN HATTIESBURG!!! Eco-decorating, downtown rejuvination, small business entrepreneurship, mothering, being a wife who feels like a girlfriend, sewing, making music, laughing really hard, fair trade practices, futile windowbox gardening, recycled materials, folk art, People who Make Things, astrology, Runnelstown sandwiches from the New Yokel, and cold yerba mate'!
Music
CURRENTLY: Ever since I got my Ipod alarm clock, I have spent all my music happiness time trying to figure out how to keep AC/DC's "It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock-n-roll" from being the first song I hear every single morning. FOO FIGHTERS, Dave Grohl, Dark Knights of Camelot, Evanescence, Level 42, Morning 40 Federation, XTC, coldplay, SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS, soul coughing, k's choice, The High Strung, THE SHINS, Beck, the Squirms, Pat Sansone/autumn defense/birdy/wilco, Loppy, Sheryl Crow, Deltamatics, Blues Rangers, RYAN ADAMS, THE HANDSOME FAMILY, Todd Snyder, and current and former playmates--headfridge, king leisure, Mood Elevator, Red Velvet Couch, Steven Wolfe, Thomas Jackson, Humble root, Friday Night Gigolos (hello, boys...)and of course... Old Union Outlaws, Mississippi John Hurt, and Hattiesburg and Mississippi scene musicians. I really like music from Detroit these days (the High Strung, the Hard Lessons, Chris Plum, Detroit Cobras, and more...) Check them out! Branden Bensen is my co-pilot. You are invited to visit www.myspace.com/paperwhitesmusic for the latest songs we've recorded.
Movies
CURRENTLY- The Wire, The Sopranos, comedy on Netflix, Glorious Mail, Big Fish, Scrapple, all Christopher Guest, anything small and indie, anything Cohen Bros, anything Parker Posey, anything really (but never scary. My imagination is too active :)
CURRENTLY- The Rowley Co. Guide to Drapery Installation (seriously); Why People Buy Things They Don't Need; Amazing Disgrace, Jitterbug Perfume, How To Go To Pieces Without Falling Apart, All Over but the Shoutin', Siddhartha, short stories by Mary Robison (she is SOOO incredible), Tony Early, Eudora Welty. I also pick up Robert Frost, Esra Pound, T.S. Eliot over and over, and a book called "Heal Your Body" by Louise L. Hay. I collect books of quotes and prayers. My favorite book of poems is Songs for the Portugese by Robert Browning. I read several decorating, design and renovation magazines every month. I'm trying to wean myself off self-help books(they don't seem to be helping.) It should also be mentioned that I read at least two children's books almost every night. Do YOU know what happens if you give a mouse a cookie?
Heroes
People who do what they feel is right, instead of what is popular or comfortable. People who are willing to be on the outside who they have always been on the inside. People who make bold mistakes. People who turn fear into rocket fuel. And, of course, you. Would you be my magic friend?
We make custom draperies, pillows, bedding, nurseries, and all kinds of soft furnishings. We repair and restore everything from antique linens to boat covers and parachutes. We would love to make something for you!
ok, we're not really go-go dancers, but we do love Downtown Hattiesburg, and we will go-go dance on the counter to keep it growing, if that's what it takes.
AvalonSewingCo. The Paperwhites at JavaWerks~ May 2 at 7-9 pm! view more
MY NAME IS LHAY BROWNING THRIFFILEY, AND I AM A VERY BUSY GIRL! I own and operate AVALON SEWING COMPANY, specializing in custom made draperies, bedding and soft furnishings of all kinds. Examples of some pieces we've made are posted under "Pics"... take a look! In April 2007 I expanded from my home to a retail space- come see us at 113 Newman St, Hattiesburg, MS. We also have a small but delightful selection of handmade items for sale, ALL ECO-FRIENDLY, FAIR TRADE, MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS, MADE BY ARTISTS, IN PROGRAMS THAT TEACH TRADE AND WORK SKILLS, AND/OR SMALL GRASS ROOTS COMPANIES! That's why they're called BENEVOLENT GIFTS! Please keep a happy thought for this little company and its future! *** I am a Southern girl, seamstress, artist, writer, singer, photographer; often scattered, occasionally wise; off-beat not flashy; painfully careful at times, shockingly impulsive at others; collector of odd phrases, cast-off objects and all things swimming-pool colored. After almost eight years of marriage, my sweet husband and I are finally starting a music project together. Check out The Paperwhites!
Who I'd like to meet: more funky wacky girls who make art, sew or own businesses. I want to meet people who are making a dream come true. I want to meet anyone who has a vision in fabric that they can't complete alone. I want to know more about Ira Glass, but I am afraid that if I Google him I will find out what he looks like. I would like to meet the bee girl from the Blind Melon "No Rain" video. I would like for Dave Grohl to call me up and say, "We've got a day between Memphis and New Orleans. Can you take us bowling?" I'd like to meet people who may leave in body but never in spirit. I know about losing people you love to suicide, so message me if you need some help.
I got my own Free MySpace Layouts from Pyzam.com
My next show will be at the House of Blues on Jan. 30th. Showtimes are 7:00 and 10:00 I believe. Our special guest is Catherine d'Lish- she is an international star. I will be debuting a brand new act. I hope you can make it!!
Thank you for the nice note. I have been thinking what a crazy world it is and how funny it is that I "know" you. These days, I never even have time to acknowledge my customers and friends that "befriend" me on MySpace, but back when I first started the page, I "befriended" a bunch of folks who signed up at the same time. And I think that is how we "met"? That is so cool. :)
I think of you and your spiffy business and I hope you are thriving. How is your pup? And the rest of your family?
I wish you a prosperous and blessed New Year, my friend.
Sup girl? Glad you found me on here. I still can't get used to Facebook! What has been happening with you? Are you doing custom sewing? 2nd ex-wife of mine made custom bedding and draperies. Had a really booming business when we met. ... she turned out to be MENTAL.
I think you and I both make dorky look good! :) I gave your number (Avalon's anyway) to a client. She just bought a new home and mentioned she needed curtains!
