SUNDAY BLESSED

I'm missing my family a bit today, but I still want to wish everyone a Happy Sunday. Be sure to share the love with your family today.

In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony. Eva Burrows

HIP HIP HOORAY, IT'S FRIDAY!

It's been another long work week. So, get out, have some fun and enjoy your weekend!

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make it a great one!

Bis Spater!

Sharon

WANT CANDY?

This hair candy is now available in my Etsy shop.

A VERY SPECIAL COMMISSION

My good friend Bethany and her fiancee Tom are planning to say their I Do's on April 24, 2010. Bethany and I worked together for about 2 years at David's Bridal. We had some of the best times when working the same sifts at the salon together. I worked in sales and Bethany was our Customer Service Representative. She is such a wonderful, loving spirit and I am so happy that she has found the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the wedding but, Bethany has asked me to design a headpiece for her to wear on her special day. Of course I said yes and, I'm so thrilled to be able to do this for her!

This is the beautiful dress that Bethany has selected. It's absolutely perfect for her figure and it fits her personality. What a romantic, classic look, especially the cap sleeves which I love!

Here is a very, very rough sketch of the floral design that I have in mind. Bethany wants something fairly simple and elegant with a hint of sparkle and a few feathers. I plan to keep the design light( as in fabric selection) to compliment the softness of the fabrics used in the gown. The dress is taffeta with a beaded tulle overlay.

I will be using this embroidered lace to form the flower. I will have to cut out the leaves individually and then sew them together. The lace is a very light shade of ivory and should match her dress perfectly. I may possibly use silk in the design but, I'm not sure yet.

I've already cut out some of the leaves and started playing around with the shape of the flower and, I've begun collecting other components of the design such as sequins, sparkles, pearls etc. I would love to have the piece finished within the week, we'll see how it goes. I'll keep you guys updated on my progress.

Bridal gown: Essence of Australia

THRIFT STORE TREASURE

I found these old bed sheets during my last visit to the thrift store. I plan to turn these into more comfy pants for wearing around the house, skirts and maybe even a dress. We'll see what I come up with.

PINK TREES

I was just sitting here looking out of my studio window at all of the naked trees outside. I can't wait until they are full of leaves and bright beautiful blossoms. I love pink. The color makes me happy! How I would love it if all of the trees outside my window bloomed like this.

Wouldn't it be lovely!

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES

I'm in love with butterflies today!

Butterflies for the bedroom

Butterflies from head.....

to toe!

Lingerie from www.spoiledbrat.co.uk

Tennis shoes from Zappos.com

Rain Boots from Wellywarehouse.co.uk

Vintage Butterflies

1961
Originally uploaded by myvintagevogue

BUTTERFLIES ON THE RUNWAY

Designer Vivian Tam is also a huge fan of butterflies. These looks are from her Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Her collection pays homage to one of natures most romantic symbols of freedom.

The model below is carrying an Digital HP Clutch. It's the future of fashion and technology, so they say. I don't ever want to be that attached to my computer but, the dresses are lovely.

SPRING IS COMING TO ETSY!

I just thought that I would upload better photos. These floral hair combs....

silk hair clips,

and.......

more goodies available very soon!

I've already uploaded a few necklaces and collars so, check them out in my Etsy shop.

SUNDAY BLESSED

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 If I speak in the tongues of men and angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a tinkling symbol. And if I have prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And if I dole out all my goods, and if I deliver my body that I may boast but have not love, nothing I am profited. Love is long suffering, love is kind, it is not jealous, love does not boast, it is not inflated. It is not discourteous, it is not selfish, it is not irritable, it does not enumerate the evil. It does not rejoice over the wrong, but rejoices in the truth It covers all things, it has faith for all things, it hopes in all things, it endures in all things. Love never falls in ruins; but whether prophecies, they will be abolished; or tongues, they will cease; or knowledge, it will be superseded. For we know in part and we prophecy in part. But when the perfect comes, the imperfect will be superseded. When I was an infant, I spoke as an infant, I reckoned as an infant; when I became [an adult], I abolished the things of the infant. For now we see through a mirror in an enigma, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know as also I was fully known. But now remains faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Have a wonderful day, Sharon

CORINNE BAILEY RAE

Love her music........

Love the hair!

A WORK IN PROGRESS

As promised, here is a sneak peak at the new collection for Spring and Summer 2010. I apologize in advance for the crappy lighting. I am a bit behind schedule getting everything finished but, no it's no big deal, I'll get her done!

It was not easy to find the soft, pale shades of peach, green, and yellow which were used in the Marie Antoinette color palette. I was a bit disappointed with my color options but, I had to make due with what was available. I used alot of pink, big surprise, and gold. I also added pearls accents to just about everything which made all of the pieces cohesive. And besides, pearls are just elegant!

The floral headpieces are all made of silk.......

as well as some of the necklaces.

I am in love with these romantic feminine bracelets and these cute little hair clippy's.

Everything is nicely finished on the back with a silk base.

I hope to begin photographing the pieces this weekend (I have about 20 pieces in the collection) and then stocking my Etsy shop early next week. The photographer (my husband) is not available until Friday.

AND.......

I'm also working on new cloche styles as well. It's been awhile since I've made the cloche's and they seem to sell very well. I want to try something a little different for the brim on the pink one. Not sure yet what that will be but, I'll keep you updated with the progress.

Bis Spater!

Sharon

SUNDAY BLESSED

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere

where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens nature and God.

Because, only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.

Anne Frank

FUNKY FRIDAY!

OK EVERYBODY, IT'S BEEN A LOOOONG WORK WEEK. SO, LET'S PUT ON OUR DANCIN SHOES AND GET READY TO "ROCK STEADY" INTO A FABULOUS WEEKEND!

WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!

DIOR COUTURE SPRING 2010

It's all about the hat!