HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!

"Pink Fairy Cottage"

"Under the Sea Mermaid Wreath"

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Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for all the wonderful "Pink Saturday" participants. Thanks for stopping by today.

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THE LAST BLUES OF SUMMER

I couldn't resist cutting the last of my beautiful hydrangea. I wanted to enjoy their beauty inside. Don't you just love all the different shades of blue from just one shrub?

I hope they last at least a few days in the vase. They are so beautiful.

Have a great day.

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AND THE WINNER OF MY FLEA MARKET SUNDAY

destash prize is!

HOLLY-GIRLS AT HEART

Congratulations Holly. I will be putting together a fun box of destash goodies to send to you this week!

Thanks to everyone for entering. Have a wonderful Sunday.

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!

Hi Everyone and Happy Pink Saturday.

This week I had the opportunity of meeting the super-talented Ms. Heidi Wallingford (Birds of a Feather). We live about 20 minutes from each other and we finally had a chance to meet and play together. I emailed Heidi last week and asked her if she knew anyone in the area that taught soldering classes and she replied that she taught them at her home! How perfect was that. Only 20 minutes from my humble abode and I arrived at Heidi's stunning house and was soldering charms.

Soldered jewelry and charms are definitely "up there" as some of my favorite trinkets to collect these days (so addicting), so I figured it was time for me to see if I enjoyed making them before I purchased all the supplies.

We had so much fun chatting and soldering, playing with pieces of vintage wallpaper, glitter, lace and posies. I made my first two charms. One is very simple, and the second was my first attempt at a 3-D charm. I LOVED SOLDERING and Heidi was a great teacher. I can't wait to purchase my supplies and make some of my very own designs for my themed wreaths.

If you are attending Cassandra's "Marie Antoinette" event in Florida come February, you will be meeting sweet Heidi in person as she will be teaching one of the several classes being taught at this "over-the-top" event.

Heidi was so sweet, so kind, amazingly talented and beautiful human being. I was honored to receive one of her "Original Marie Antoinette" fabric doll kits to take home with me. I've posted a picture of her beautifully packaged kit below. You should see Heidi's completed doll - 2DIE4. You can visit Heidi's Etsy shop and grab one up for your very own. The kit will arrive with everything you need to create a stuffed "Marie" doll with your own special stitching and embellishing style.

Today, I'm also showing off the pink Mermaid cuff bracelet I made for the Mermaid Event in CA and an awesome set of vintage Pink Poodles I snapped up at the Flea Market in LA during the trip. I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful weekend.

DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP IN THE POST BELOW FOR MY GIVE-AWAY
THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW.

3-D Charm

Teddy wearing my 3-D charm

Vintage wallpaper charm

Heidi's "Marie Antoinette" Fabric Doll kits

Completed Marie Doll ~ How gorgeous is this!

Marie Mermaid Cuff

Mama and Baby Poodles

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FLEA MARKET SUNDAY

The lovely ladies of Lollishops are banding together and have a
"Flea Market Sunday".

The rules are as simple as can be. We are going through and cleaning out our inventory of treasures, scraps, bits and bobs and just "Giving" stuff away. Good stuff I might add! And the rules are so simple... Just pop over to Treasured Heirlooms or Elegance and Whimsy websites and pick out one item you love, then come back here and post what the item is on my blog. Voila, you are done and entered into the contest.

Next Sunday I will pick a name from everyone who leaves a message on this post and YOU WILL WIN a Flea Market package full of fun goodies from me.

HAVE FUN EVERYONE and ENJOY YOUR SUMMER SUNDAY!

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY EVERYONE!


I decided to fly out to CA one day before the class began since I need to recoop the time change and I'm not a big fan of flying and pulling my luggage all over the place. When we arrived, Cynthia picked us up at the airport and had an afternoon of wonderful stops planned for us. No time for napping! Sightseeing, shopping and snacking. Here are some awesome pics of two of my favorite shops; "Cupcake Couture" and "Paris to the Moon". I hope you enjoy the whimsical treasures I photographed.

CUPCAKES COUTURE

PARIS TO THE MOON

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Treasures, Swaps and Gifts

The Mermaid weekend was jam packed with amazing eye candy, either to buy or make! The vendor night was amazing. I didn't have a chance to photograph each of the vendor tables since I tend to get overwhelmed and cannot think on my feet with a camera in my hand. Shop ~ take pictures ~ Shop ~ take pictures! I'm sure you know which one of those two ideas wins out!

I am completely amazed at some of the mermaid blogs and how they thought to take pictures of each and every person, all the vendor tables, every minute of the event, and all the highlights of this wonderful weekend. I, on the other hand, could barely contain the minute to minute sensory overload of what was taking place. So here I am, doing my best to bring you more photos of the beautiful class projects I finally finished, a few gifts from some loving friends and a couple of items I purchased.

Mermaid Jezzabell

Scrumptious Treasures

Treasure Box from Sherry

Mermaid Pillow Class with Holly

Coquet Collier Swap by Christine

Pals

Holly's Pin Mermaid Pin Keep

Mermaid Memories Scrapbook Project

Gorgeous bottle Swap from Andrea

Pretty Keepsake Treasures

Altered Art Seashell Project

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Beautiful Mermaid Weekend

It's been quite a few days since I have had the chance to blog and I so miss it. I thought you ladies might enjoy seeing some recent pictures of Kim Allistair's "Mermaid Event" I attended in mid-July. The weather was perfect and it was a blast.
Here are a bunch of pictures of the fabulous event. Enjoy!

Sweet Cynthia, whom I met at Jenn's "Petticoats & Parasols" Event in Savannah picked up my room-mate Charlene and I and took us to some of the most amazing shopping spots in LA. Every place from discount ribbon and trim shops to a gourmet cupcake bakery. My favorite shops were "Paris to the Moon" and "Cupcake Couture". SO MUCH EYE CANDY!

MORE OF MY ADVENTURES TOMORROW!

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I'M BACK IN THE MOOD

I know it's very hot and a bit early to start thinking of the snowy, cold winter-time, but I'm in the holiday spirit. My Glitz and Glam station is a wonderful place to create on a hot summers day. It cool and comfortable. So I thought I would start making a few new Christmas treasures for you.

"Mary Christmas" is the first wreath in my new line of smaller, more affordable, one-of-a-kind, themed wreaths. I just love the way this came out. It is about half the size of my large wreaths (22-24"dia), but has just as much charm and treasures. At approximately 12" diameter, "Mary Christmas" is perfect to place on a photo stand mixed in and amongst your other holiday treasures, or hung on a wall during the holiday season.

She will arrive safe and sound at your home covered with a light dusting of vintage mica snow and a touch of glitter. I know you will just love her. If you would like to order one similar, please email me directly and I will do my very best to make one up with a lovely "Lefton" holiday figurine.

Keep cool and enjoy the holiday treasures I have posted for your pleasure.

"Mary Christmas Wreath"

"Santa's Sleigh" Wreath"

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MARKET MONDAY

It's off to market we go with the ladies of Etsy Cottage Style. Today I've listed just a few of pretty, summery, goodies for you and your home.

So many scrumptious treasures can be found at Elegance & Whimsy boutique. Maybe a macron soap for Aunt Betty or a Crown Necklace for your favorite Queen. Delightful goodies abound so drop in and take a stroll around!








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