And here is El Jardin de Maria Julia for you:
Making this dress dedicated to Maria Julia was a wonderful experience for me. It helped my Mom and I talk about my Grandma in a deep way and it made me even more aware about how important are the lessons that pass from one generation of women to another. By creating this piece I felt that I was making something not only for myself but also for my Grandma for my Mom and for my daughter Natalie. I believe that objects can carry a lot of human energy when they are made with love that’s why through this dress I wanted to tell my Mom and Natalie how much I love them and how much I celebrate the fact that we are women. I will wear El Jardin de Maria Julia with pride and I will pass it to Natalie so she can wear it in the future when she becomes a woman.
What a stunning dress! I bet your daughter will be DELIGHTED to receive it from you one day!
Posted by: Penny | January 07, 2008 at 09:00 AM
I have little tears- how incredibly beautiful and meaningful. As my grandmother Sara would have said, wear it in good health.
Posted by: nyjlm | January 07, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Beautiful!!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!
Evelyn
Posted by: Evelyn | January 07, 2008 at 09:03 AM
The dress is truly beautiful, and so is the story behind it.
Posted by: Amy | January 07, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Breathtakingly beautiful. love it, from the shape, colours, textures and most of all the story :)
Will you wear this to the Golden Globes??
Posted by: nar | January 07, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Just absolutely amazing... Incredible!
Posted by: Beth | January 07, 2008 at 10:19 AM
¡Ay que maravilla! Los detalles en las flores me encantan.
Oh, and your two gifts earlier were just right for my new HP photo printer that I got for Christmas. So much fun when things work out like that ;-)
Posted by: yesenia | January 07, 2008 at 10:35 AM
This is absolutely incredible...
Posted by: jen | January 07, 2008 at 10:40 AM
it's beautiful!!!!
amazing work - how fitting for some very amazing women!
Posted by: liz | January 07, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Hi,
You found me on Flickr, so I came over to your profile and found your wonderful websites. You are so talented!! What a beautiful dress. It's so unique and delicate. Your work is truly inspiring.
Posted by: Michele | January 07, 2008 at 11:03 AM
This is so gorgeous and what an heirloom!
Posted by: Sonya | January 07, 2008 at 11:27 AM
This is gorgeous!! I think you should wear it to the Golden Globes! When they ask you what you're wearing you can say I'm wearing an "Elsa Mora":)
You are blessed you with so much talented..wow!
Posted by: Du Buh Du Designs | January 07, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful dress! Have a wonderful time wearing it.
Posted by: Angel | January 07, 2008 at 11:35 AM
wow, you are amazingly talented. WOW.
Posted by: Courtney | January 07, 2008 at 11:47 AM
A beautiful dress and a beautiful sentiment!
I hope you will post a picture of your beautiful self looking beautiful in it!
Posted by: Teresa | January 07, 2008 at 12:00 PM
How Exquisite! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzy | January 07, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I rushed home from work,skipped the errands I needed to run , didn't even take my coat off and went straight to the computer to see your dress. It is more beautiful than I imagined was possible. I was speechless after seeing it . I am glad no one is home but the cats because I just sat there and stared at the monitor for the longest time absorbing the images. I wanted to reach out and touch the flowers. I picture you wearing it and see a greek mythological flower goddess. Will you design my daughter's wedding dresses in the future?
Posted by: Margie Oomen | January 07, 2008 at 12:47 PM
WOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Elsita! The dress is stunningly beautiful. I agree with Margie, I just stared open mouthed as well! I can't wait to see pics of you wearing it, and Bill....I bet he won't be able to keep his eyes off you! :0)Natalie will soooo love wearing it one day, your grandmother would be really proud of you! xx
Posted by: Lois Collins | January 07, 2008 at 01:21 PM
What an amazing gift. The dress is absoluetly amazing. I'm lost for words.
Posted by: melinda | January 07, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Speachless....such an amazing work of art...I too would love to see you wearing it...Please consider posting a picture of the Artist and her work of Love. What an heirloom for your daughter. Thanks for sharing another treasure. Incredibly uplifting to see your creativity blooming.
Susan
Posted by: Susan Jonsson | January 07, 2008 at 02:03 PM
To the multi talented Elsita :)
I can't wait to see a photo of you wearing this beautiful dress. You're going to look great in it!!
Posted by: Han Fang | January 07, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Words are not enough - beautiful and exquisite on so many levels. Thank-you so much for sharing :)
Posted by: bec | January 07, 2008 at 02:48 PM
What a fabulous dress and story. What does it look like on you? I can't wait to see photos.
can you show close up of your flowers are they beaded, how did you make them please share...
thank you so much,
Lori
Posted by: Lori | January 07, 2008 at 05:10 PM
I have no words - your dress is gorgeous, magnificent! The colors and fabric are perfection and the floral neckline with all the beadwork is exquisite! A true masterpiece. I love all the family history that it embodies also; what a wonderful gift for your daughter someday.
Posted by: Cassi | January 07, 2008 at 05:20 PM
this is the most beautiful dress i have ever seen...even more so after reading the story of your grandmother...your story touched my heart...
xo laura
Posted by: laura f. | January 07, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Oh my GOD Elsa - the dress is magnificent.
You are insanely talented - do you know that?
You're gonna look FABULOUS at the Globes, and your daughter will treasure the dress, and the intention behind it, I'm sure of it.
Well done, gorgeous lady.
xxxx
Posted by: Hyena In Petticoats | January 07, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Another piece to take my breath away. This is so beautiful.
Posted by: Kirsten | January 07, 2008 at 07:27 PM
wow! you are so talented! it's beautiful! is there anything that you can't make? =)
Posted by: shobhana | January 08, 2008 at 06:16 AM
amazing. I think everyone else has said what I would have - I know I'm not alone when I say I'd love to see it on you.
How many hours of work went into creating the piece?
Posted by: lauren | January 08, 2008 at 09:42 AM
I just had to delurk to add my comments to the chorus of praises for your talent! Absolutely astounding work, Elsa...and thank you so much for sharing a bit of your world...you are so very inspiring!
Posted by: Moira | January 08, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Oh it is absolutely beautiful Elsa!
Posted by: LittleRobot | January 08, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Oh it is absolutely beautiful Elsa!
Posted by: LittleRobot | January 08, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Magnificent. I have long been an admirer of your etsy site and had no idea you had a blog until now. Your dress is beautiful and thank-you for sharing your inspiration; truly an inspiration for all women.
Posted by: Shael | January 08, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Your dress is absolutely stunning. The stories of your grandmother and mother are heart wrenching and heart warming. I'm so glad I found your blog. Thank you.
Posted by: Grace | January 09, 2008 at 07:18 AM
what a beautiful dress elsita!
i'm sure natalie will love and wear it with pride. what a beautiful way to connect four generations of women.
xxxxx
-claudia
Posted by: Claudia Marchan | January 09, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Really, really lovely.
xo,Anna
Posted by: anna maria | January 09, 2008 at 09:13 AM
wow.
Blessings for the wearing of this dress
and the heirloom it will become.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: greta | January 09, 2008 at 11:00 AM
gorgeous!
Posted by: Jessica Hood | January 09, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Wow the dress is sooo beautiful! And the emotions worked into it makes it so special!!
Posted by: M&Co | January 09, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Breath-taking. You will be the most beautiful woman wherever you wear it. And for so many reasons.
Posted by: Ellen | January 09, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Ooh, I think Ellen (above) said it best. (!) Yes.
Posted by: Autumn | January 09, 2008 at 10:25 PM
That's exquisite. You're so very talented.
Posted by: Kirsty Hall | January 10, 2008 at 01:14 AM
Absolutely beautiful and poignant.
x
Posted by: Jane | January 10, 2008 at 06:04 AM
It's gorgious, I can see that it is made with love!
I like what you say: that objects can carry human energy. I think you are right!
Posted by: Carla | January 11, 2008 at 03:26 PM
It was so worth the wait to see this!! it is truly amazing!!! the fabric, the flowers all the beautiful details...what a treasure!! do we get to see what you look like in it?
Posted by: kristin | January 11, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Este vestido es lo más delicado que he visto en mucho tiempo. Felicidades!!!
Posted by: ari | January 12, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Gorgeous dress. Wow, what lovely craftmanship. Amazing. Love the color combo you picked. Wish it were mine.
Posted by: Lisa | January 16, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Gorgeous dress. Wow, what lovely craftmanship. Amazing. Love the color combo you picked. Wish it were mine.
Posted by: Lisa | January 16, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Stunning!!! You could get married in something that wonderful!!! Art at it's best...bringing generations together...cohesion...women coming full circle! Awesome!
Posted by: Jodi | January 20, 2008 at 05:10 PM
I am delighted with your the object and all the meaning behind. Wonderful Elsita
Posted by: Maria | January 21, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Holy Cow, this dress is absolutely amazing!! You did SUCH a supurb job! I'm in awe.
Posted by: Jenipher | February 03, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Oh dear God, I want to be your favorite amiguita and ask you to let me wear that dress. You are indeed, una artista! Stunning.
Posted by: Carrie_in_TN | March 18, 2008 at 06:04 PM
How absolutely beautiful this is.
Sharon
Posted by: Secret Leaves | November 03, 2008 at 07:19 AM
What a beautiful Dress. I wish I could be a Woman, so I can wear a Dress.
Posted by: Elena Sister | January 15, 2010 at 03:13 AM
that's an incredible dress, but what i love the most is the name, 'El Jardin De Maria Julia'!
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I am over the moon inspired by your work! I followed a link from Tumblr to your site and have been here all morning. I hope you don't mind my re-blogging your dress. I could not resist sharing your site and work with my readers. One of my best friends in the world lives in LA and I will visit her out there one day (I live on the east coast) and will hope that we can meet. You would love my friend and I think inspire each other! Her husband is an artist in LA and she an Actress and Singer. I am smitten by your work and so inspired I can hardly breathe! xoxoxo-hugs and crossed stitches ;)...sorry if this posts twice...my screen blinked away :/
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