IT'S PINK SATURDAY!

I thought you might enjoy a little mosaic of yummy pink treasures.

BTW, I'd really appreciate it if you would "Follow My Blog" by clicking on the "Follow Me" button on the right side bar. Thanks chickies.

Remember to visit our gracious host Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for all the wonderful "Pink Saturday" participants. Thanks for stopping by today.

Victorian, Etc. ~ online Victorian Crafts Magazine

Just wanted to let you know that the new Victorian-themed online magazine, Victorian, Etc., has been released and is ready for viewing. Be prepared to be inspired!

My Dear friend Karen of Sweet Necessi-Teas has the feature article, 

Planning a Victorian Valentine's Day Tea, on page 10! 

You will truly enjoy this publication. 

BTW, I'd really appreciate it if you would "Follow My Blog" by clicking on the "Follow Me" button on the right side bar. Thanks chickies.

 

IT'S PINK SATURDAY!

I almost forgot it was Saturday already. I've had a bit of a hectic week. I thought I would show you a little bit of snow here in New England. 

BTW, I'd really appreciate it if you would "Follow My Blog" by clicking on the "Follow Me" button on the right side bar. Thanks chickies.

Remember to visit our gracious host Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for all the wonderful "Pink Saturday" participants. Thanks for stopping by today.

Valentine Marie

I watched the "Marie Antoinette" movie again yesterday and became completely enthralled and immersed in the visual beauty of this movie. I'm so glad so many of you are into "Marie" as much as I am.

Marie on Valentine's Day...

An absolutely beautiful very vintage Valentine Heart planter has been magically transformed into a glorious piece of Marie Antoinette decor.

She is sitting amongst her stunning glittered feathers and glittery hearts while she dons vintage French lace and pearls, a rhinestone brooch, and gilded cherubs.

A treasure you will want to display all year through and lovingly designed here at Elegance and Whimsy studios. Always one-of-a-kind creations for your shopping pleasure.

Enjoy.

BTW, I'd really appreciate it if you would "Follow My Blog" by clicking on the "Follow Me" button on the right side bar. Thanks chickies.

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!

OMG!!! Another year older. I can't take it. 

Good thing I'm going to stop eating sweets tomorrow, look at what DH bought for me yesterday. 

Today he brought home a Red Velvet Cake. 

Mind you it's only he and I here, so who else is going to HAVE to eat all these sweets? I'm sharing it with my Pink Poodle who is staring at it just waiting for a bite.

BTW, I have a goal to see if I can get 1000 blogs to follow me by the end of 2010. Won't you join in with the other "Pink Fairies Following" me? I'd really appreciate it.

IT'S PINK SATURDAY!

I'm so happy to show you "ALL NEW TREASURES" added this week to my

Elegance and Whimsy boutique. 

VALENTINE WREATH

FLEUR DI LIS LAVENDER PILLOWETTE

LAVENDER SACHET CROWN PILLOWETTE

FRENCH COUTURE DRESS TAG & RIBBON

FRENCH COUTURE DRESS LAVENDER SACHET

FRIENDSHIP HAND-STAMPED RIBBON

JE 'TAIME PINK SEAM BINDING

 

PARIS and CROWN POLKA DOT RIBBON

LACE WITH PORCELAIN ROSES GIFT TAG

and SEAM BINDING

Remember to visit our gracious host Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for all the wonderful "Pink Saturday" participants. Thanks for stopping by today.

"LET THEM EAT CAKE"

My newest "Marie Antoinette" centerpiece. Thought you might enjoy seeing what I've been up to these days. It's really cold at my "Glitz and Glam" station 'cause we don't have heat in that area, so I've been staying warm in my Office and posting lots and lots of new items on my websites.

Don't forget to check out my new Etsy site:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/NewEnglandVintage

Have a great day everyone!

OOOH LA LA 

ALL NEW FRENCH TREATS

AT THE BOUTIQUE

Elegance and Whimsy boutique is sporting all new French products. One of my favorites is the "French Macaron Soaps". And YES, they are 2DIE4. They are absolutely perfect for all the "Marie Antoinette" fans out there. These beauties come in four different, luscious scents.

The Pink macaron soap is scented "Rose Bud", the Mint Green macaron is "Green Tea", the Blue macaron soap is scented "Almond", and the Yellow macaroon is scented "Lemon Creme".

You will receive them beautifully packaged in their own matching pastel, floral  paper. LIMITED QUANTITIES

Macron Soaps

WHEW! I'VE DONE IT

The "Amour" Valentine Swap is closed and everyone participating has their swap partners. Let's keep our fingers crossed that all the beautiful creations get to each person with no problems. I'm really looking forward to Valentine's Day when we can take an "Amour" stroll through the blogs to see what a little "LOVE" can do.

Now, I have some really exciting news. I've decided to give myself a little vacation. Just when I can't take another snowy, rainy, cold, wintery day, I'm going to fly down to Jennifer Hayslips

"Petticoats and Parasols" event in Savannah.

From April 22 - 25th, Jennifer will be hosting a wonderfully creative weekend.

I haven't been able to attend either "Silver Bella" so I am NOT going to miss this event! It is going to be full of everything a girl could want. Cupcakes, glittering, shopping, creating, a vendor faire, good food, more shopping, and giggling with the girls. And the best part, it will be WARM. There will be a Haunted Mansion tour and everything! I'm so into this!!!

The event will be held at the Ford Plantation. Just look at this place.

How can you pass this up?

And the famous Jo Packam, writer of the infamous book "Where Women Create" and the Magazine by the same name, will be a Guest Speaker.  I'm sure her words of encouragement and experience will resonate with each and every one of us attending.

Won't you join us? Click here for all the wonderful details and to sign up now!

Seating is limited ladies, so come on and let's glitter, glue, eat cupcakes and play together.

"Amour" Valentine Swap
is
 CLOSED EARLY 

I am thrilled that so many ladies have joined in the "Valentine Swap". It's actually way more than I anticipated. I feel the group is so large at this point, we might lose the "FUN" come Valentine's Day and I don't want that to happen. 


If you missed out on joining in this swap, stay tuned for the next one coming soon. Please mark your calendars for Valentine's Day and come join us in our "Amour" Swap reveal photos. Thank you for your understanding.


Cathy

Pink Saturday

IT'S PINK SATURDAY!

The First one of 2010

I thought I would post some of my favorite pink and other colored Hearts from around the house to get you in the mood for our "Amour" Valentine Swap.

If you would like to join in, just read the post below. We'd love to have you.

Remember to visit our gracious host, Beverly at
Howsweetthesound and to visit all the lovely participants today.

"Amour Valentine Swap"

I'm thrilled to be hosting my very first swap and what better time to share the love than for Valentine's Day. Please join in the fun, make a new friend and create a beautiful "Amour" gift box for your partner.

Here's how the swap will work. Easy, Peezy, Fun

1. Grab the "Amour Valentine Swap" image and place it on your blog sidebar linking it back to my blog (treasured-heirlooms.blogspot.com).

2. Post on your blog about the swap and encourage friends to join in.

3. If you would like to participate, email me at this email address: atreasuredheirloom@comcast.net ~
Subject line: Valentine Swap ~ with the following information.

a. Your name and home address
b. Your Email address (where I can contact you with your swap partner)
c. Your blog URL
d. Your choice of what color you would like your "Amour" swap box.
e. Choose one of the following:
*Shades of Pink
*Shades of Red
*Pastels
*Shades of White
*Any color is fine

4. Would you mind shipping outside of U.S. if necessary?

HERE ARE THE SWAP RULES:

1. You will need to purchase a LARGE (appx. 8"wx6"h±), heart-shaped, cardboard box from your local craft store (Michaels, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby.)

2. Be sure your box has plenty of room to fill up with "Love Treasures".

3. Email and introduce yourself to your blog partner.

4. Create your "Amour box" with your imagination and your own particular style. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Valentine theme, but it has to be pretty and it has to be made with the color choice of your partner.

5. GENEROUSLY fill your "Amour Box" with lots of treasures from your heart. Most of you have participated in many swaps over the years so you already know what to put in the box. If this is your first time, email me for suggestions on filling up your "Amour Box". If you have something that doesn't fit in the box, wrap it pretty and send it along with your package.

6. Beautifully wrap your creation before packing so your Partner will be able to take lots of pretty photos once she opens the outside box.

7. Take lots and lots of photos for our reveal day, Sunday, February 14th.

8. You have three weeks to create and mail your "Amour" box. Make sure your package arrives to your swap partner NO LATER THAN, February 5th so she can enjoy it for awhile before Valentine's Day arrives.

On Sunday, February 14th, Valentine's Day, post all your photos and the name of your swap partner.

I will have a list here of all the participating blogs.

ARE YOU IN?
GREAT...
SPREAD THE WORD
AND LET'S GET SWAPPING KIDS!

Gift Tags

'MARIE ANTOINETTE'
GIFT TAGS

There is no doubt in my mind that these stunning gift tags would have been tucked in Marie Antoinette's stationary box. Beautiful, unique, glittered, and just plain gorgeous. They are all now available in the 'Papier et Sachets' boutique at
"Elegance and Whimsy".

"Let Them Eat Cake"

"Pour Vous"

"Marie Antoinette"

"Marie with Roses"

"To and From"

"Doves"

"Queen's Crown"

"Prince of Putti"

"Lavende"

Pink Saturday

IT'S PINK SATURDAY
WAHOOOOOOOOOO


I have a really important question for you guys. Do you think I have an addiction to sweets? It might be a little late asking that question huh?

Here are a few photos from around the house. Many of these scrumptious sweets like the cupcakes, candies, truffles, etc. will be up for sale soon in the "Patisserie" at "Elegance & Whimsy".

Unfortunately, the rest of the goodies are MINE, MINE, MINE! lol

Remember to visit our gracious host, Beverly at
Howsweetthesound and to visit all the lovely participants today.