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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Tiaras and Tutus Pop-Up Event is Today !

It's finally here- March 13th- the first day of our next pop-up sale event.    This event will feature great ideas for spring celebrations-Easter, Showers, Weddings, and Birthdays.   Additionally, we will be showing our new art line- so very exciting.  Mary Stonacek will be available to help you with any art needs for your home or office. This line is extensive and well priced and inspired from Paris!  Modern and traditional art is available.  And not to miss during this event- our new food finds!  Floral Elixers will be a hit at your next soiree!  Plus, we have created a beautiful tea party for 20 guests for under $60.00!  Get the recipes and the pretty presentation ideas!

Here are just a few pictures to wet your appetite for tonight's event!


 
Enter through our tulle draped vestibule-

 
Gorgeous pair of candle lit crystal sconces!


 
one of a kind Bunny by Artist Barbara Naczas




                                                      New embellished velvet pumpkins



 
Beautiful vintage velvet sachets filled with lavender.




 
marie cake topper

 
marie gift tags

 
another pretty cake topper








Learn how to make your own custom cupcake wrappers!

 
Romantic centerpiece



 
Our romantic dress forms-



 
embellished gift boxes for a very special occasion




 
Thursday March 13th   3 to 7:30
Friday March 14th    11 to 3
42 Sherwood Terrace  Unit 11
Lake Bluff, Illinois
 
Hope to see you at this fun event!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Pop Up Sale Preparation for Winter Thaw Event

We are busy little beavers these days.   Too many things to make before our "Winter Thaw" Pop-Up Sale next Thursday.  But the Fed Ex man brings new excitement to the door every day!  Yesterday we received our tutus from Sisters of the Moon!  I couldn't wait to open the box and get them on the dress maker forms that we have been busy creating!  I ordered these tutus from their Etsy shop -  www.SistersOftheMoon.Etsy.com - and I am so happy!  These tutu's were full and fluffy and beautifully made and they look awesome on the forms.  Many colors are available on their site!  They are extremely accommodating and delivered on time!  Great source and I will definitely use them in the future!

 I still have a lot of details to add to the mannequins, but you can get the idea!  We are using old lace and passementerie to create these delightful forms, perfect for parties, jewelry display or a prop in a girly girl's room!  They can  be pinned into and used as bulletin boards, showing off souvenirs, invitations, pictures.





 
Grey tea length tutu!  I adore it!  I can just see it over leggings with a pretty top! Romantic, yes!
 
 
Still need to paint , add jewels and ribbons to the forms , but it's a work in progress! I needed the tutus to get my inspiration for the finishing touches.  Let's see what I come up with! 
 Big reveal at the event!
 
Yesterday, we received our new shipment of pumpkins for the event.  Yes, I realize people think of pumpkins for fall, but these little beauties will be the hit of any Cinderella celebration.  Can't you just see one of the rhinestone embellished ones- as a ring bearer pillow, with the ring on the stem! Adorable!
 
 
Here we are using the pumpkins  in a spring display with rabbits- something different other than eggs.
Love the new colors!

 
Steel grey velvet pumpkin with iridescent grey-brown stones.
 
 
Have also been busy packaging sugar flowers so you can decorate your own cakes for spring celebrations!
 
 

 
I  think the orange hibiscus would be stunning on a dark chocolate  cake!
 
 
 
Darling chartreuse pumpkin for springtime!

 
Floral tiaras for springtime birthday parties and showers.



 
 
 
So stay tuned!  Lot's more creations being dreamed up as the week goes on!
Hope to see you at the event!
 
March 13th 4 to 7:30
March 14th 11am  to 3 pm
42 Sherwood Terrace  Unit 11
Lake Bluff, Illinois   60044

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Pop Up Sale Coming UP! March 13th and 14th

With these intensely cold winter days, staying home has become  a habit lately!  But positive things have happened - lots of crafting for our next pop up sale on March 13th and 14th.  We are planning an exciting two day event with a focus on showers and parties!  Tutus and tiaras will be abundant, along with a lot of new entertaining ideas!  We will share our go-to sources for having an impressive shower, tea or party for little effort and cost.  Simple recipes will be shared for sinful treats such as Amaretto Cherry filled Chocolate Tea sandwiches that even the most inexperienced cook can make! And just wait until you taste our new Floral Elixers- perfect for the signature cocktails at your next event. So gorgeous and unique- I can just see a silver tray of them at your next soiree.
 
 

Lavender Elixer Champagne Cocktails from the wedding blog- Everything that Sparkles.


 
We have been creating special toppers for cakes that will turn the most simple cake into
"something to talk about"! 

 
sparkly rhinestone birdcages adorned with embellished cut-outs and rose petals!

 
And if that is not enough- add a few of our sugar roses at the base!
Yes anyone can do this!


 
If the birdcage isn't for you, then add our rhinestone Eiffel Tower for a French theme!

 
And remember- everything looks better under a cloche!

 
So pretty- love the color combo!  We will have different versions of these pretty little cakes at the event-




 But more on the food later! 
Let's check out some of the unique treasures that will be available during our event!

 
Cinderella Carriage in rhinestones- perfect for bridal tables.



 
Notice the Marie Antoinette birdcage in the center!


Tiaras -a must  for the guest of honor 




Hand dyed French seam binding - a must have for gifts, tags, menus, invitations, etc.
 


soft luscious colors


Pretty tags for gift bags, bottles of wine or champagne or napkin embellishments



 
One of our most requested items- our hand embellished dress maker forms!
We will have a new selection available for sale during the event!
They are perfect for party entrances, centerpieces or simply for a room decoration.
All can be pinned into and are perfect to use as menu boards, picture boards or just mementos!

 
All will be wearing a tulle tutu - some with 35 years of netting! 

 
This one is still in production-  made of a vintage piece of lace and rhinestone brooches.
Still needs to be painted and the skirt added.  A few more touches- can't share everything now!
We need a few surprises at the event!

 
And after the party is over, use it for your jewelry!



 
 
And now for Home Decorating- 
We also have purchased an incredible new art line!
If you are looking for large pieces of art at awesome prices, you must see this line!
During our event, the representative , Mary Stonacek , will be in the shop with framing samples and the catalog of the entire line. If you are looking for something in particular- horses, abstract, nudes, landscapes, Parisian,- anything - come in and check this out!
 
 
 
Ballerina in creams, bronzes and greys- divine! Hand painted and just a yummy piece!

 
Beautiful nude - looks like a watercolor up close!  Over 5 feet tall and very impressive with
soft muted colors.  Lovely indeed!
 
 
Many other surprises coming for this event, and we will be updating the blog often! 
- so mark your calendars-
 
March 13th 4 to 7:30
 
March 14th 11 am to 3 pm
 
 
While watching the news last night, the local weatherman said we are going to be at a balmy 50 degrees by March 13th!  But he also said snow was not starting until late tonight and we woke up this morning with more  snow on the ground!  So who knows what the weather will be!  But whether it's 10 or 50 degrees- don't miss this!  It will surely warm your spirits!