Upcoming....

So this is the time of year when things get a bit busy! If you have kids, then it's time to start thinking Halloween Costumes (possible a tutu?), then it's Thanksgiving, and before you know it.... Christmas! Yes, I said it, and really it is almost here!!!!!

So heres what is in store for me in the upcoming months:


If you need a great place to begin your holiday shopping, come in and check out all the amazing vendors at The Queen Bee Market! I am lucky enough to be doing this for the second time, and am so excited for what they have in store for us!!!! Seriously, its the best of the best, and you are supporting the handmade community... many of which are SAHMs!

Also, I will be returning to my old Elementary School (Westwood Elementary) in Rancho Bernardo to be a vendor at a Holiday Boutique they are holding as a PTA fundraiser. If you are local you should drop by and check this one out as well! Novermber 5th during school hours.

So since I LOVE new projects... I have lots prepped for these shows! Heres a sneak peek...

Also... not pictured yet... but soon!!!! BOY Stuff!!!! YES for BOYS!!!!!

little lovies

Check out my newest product.... little lovies!!!!
Marley is seriously addicted to her blankies, so I decided to whip up a few of these so we aren't carting around a huge blankie everywhere we go. They are AMAZING! Plus it helps me keep her other ones clean because I keep multiples on hand! Check them out on the website too!

headbands galore!

birdcage rosette headband

I've been very busy boosting up my inventory for some upcoming shows, so I thought I would share some of my new creations!

Black stacked rosette headband with pink tulle

I've been using fabric rosettes for alot of my new headbands, and I just love how they are coming out!

vintage (literally!) lace headband 

let me know what you think!

ash

Ruffled Bloomers

Yea! Finally finished with the first of my new line of  Ruffled Bloomers! See... I said there would be some new stuff coming soon!

These are the most indulgent pair of bloomers ever! As if little girls aren't cute enough, put a pair of these on them, and they are beyond adorable. Marley actually prances when she wears hers! Its as if she knows how cute she is!

I will be adding these to Etsy and you will see lots and lots if you make it out to The Queen Bee Market!

... and did you notice the headband :)

ash

Ava's Alice Party

My oldest, Ava, turned five in August and per her request we had a Alice in Wonderland party for her. I didn't go over the top since we only had a small group, but it was the perfect party for her!

I was proud of the cake. It didn't turn out anywhere near perfect, but it was my first try and using fondant (actually home-made marshmallow fondant) on a large scale, and I thought it turned out pretty well! I will post more on this soon with recipes and tips.

Ava begged for an Alice dress, so I attempted to make one. I didn't get the apron part done, but the base dress was finished, and she seemed pleased enough with that. She picked out the fabric, a sparkly blue satin, not exactly 100% Alice, but definitely Ava! I have to say, the fabric was super annoying to sew with since it frays easily, but it all came together!

I bought some tea cups from World Market and tied them with little "drink me" tags that I made off the computer. I simply typed up the phrase and put it in a cute font, then printed on card stock and punched them out with a 2" scallop punch (a necessity if you don;t have one yet!) I then used a hole punch to create a place for the ribbon and tied them on using pink and blue ribbon, my new favorite color combo!

I had an assortment of tea pots gathered from me and my Mom and decorated them with the same tags.

I'll post a few more pictures tomorrow with some more details and a tutorial!!!

Also, some super cute creations for the upcoming market. I've kicked back in to creation and production mode and am SUPER excited about some new items I will be adding!

Farewell for today!
ash