Boutique Pictures

A couple weeks back I was lucky enough to participate in a fun boutique!

After borrowing a few things and using some decor that I had around the house, I was able to assemble a pretty cute display.

The boutique was a success and I was able to raise money for a good cause!







I am putting everything that didn't sell on my etsy page! I'm slowly but surely getting them posted!

Boutique This Saturday!

If you live in AZ then come out to this awesome boutique this weekend! I will be selling women's headbands along with brooches and cute girlie headbands as well! Here is a sample of what I have:









Here is a copy of the flyer with all the information and the address! Click on it to enlarge.


Please come! It's going to be a really fun afternoon!

Romantic and Vintage!

Here are some new pretty Gimmies that are in the shop! They are adorned with authentic vintage embellishments!

No Frumpy Frau Friday - Swim Edition

*** If you don't know what No Frumpy Frau Friday is read here.

Summer is a great time to de-frump. Clothing styles for hotter weather are naturally fun, bright, and easy to wear. Putting on something eye catching and playful can easily brighten your day!

For this installment, I thought swim would be a great theme. The pool is where a lot of us are spending our time these days and many of us have fun beach vacations planned (wish I did)!

Why not look stylish while your kids splash water in your face or dump sand all over you?
Fresh Water Beach Halter: Stunning and flattering! That rouching will hide any tummy troubles!
Aviator Sunglasses: These are all the rage right now. I gotta get a pair!
Green Striped Tankini Top: Love the fun straps on this suit! And the long waist is slimming!
Orange Swim Bottoms: How fun would it be to pair these bottoms with the tankini top?
Lightweight Yellow Scarf: Such a beautiful scarf! I would love to use this as a head wrap or a head band!
Red Striped Shoulder Bag: I am in love with this! It's made of lovely canvas and has great organization inside. Perfect size for a beach bag!
Black Tank Maxi Dress: A great and easy cover up! Goes with anything!
Orange Striped Beach Towel: Great colors and a great price!
Anchor and Pearl Nautical Necklace: So lovely and feminine! When I go strolling down the boardwalk with my sweetheart, I'm totally wearing this!
Sun Shower Yellow Bracelet: A fun pop of color! This bracelet is stunning! A fantastic summer accessory!
Pink Swim Cover Up: This cover up is adorable and inexpensive!
Lemonade Flower Brooch: Yes this is from my shop. Nothing wrong with self promotion, eh? If I had that red striped bag, this would be the perfect thing to pin on it!
Silver Jewel Sandals: I have these and I love them because they go with everything. Dressy or casual. They would go great with the black maxi cover up and the jewelry! Wearing jewels on your feet is fun, try it!
Floppy Hat: Last but not least is this great floppy hat. Big hats are essential to me during the summer. I'm big on protecting my skin from the sun. I'd rather have pasty skin now than wrinkles later, thank you very much!

Oldie But A Goodie

Just added this item to the shop. I've done different versions of it before and I have to say it's one of my fave styles.

I don't think I will ever get tired of making it!

New Flower Headband!

I'm back from my little hiatus! I had to take some time off to plan and celebrate my daughter's birthday. She had a fun candy party. You can check it out here if you want!

Anyway, I just made this little number and many more are coming soon! Check the shop for this and many other items!

New Product, Wadda Ya Think?

This is a frame I made for a lovely lovely customer.

If you like it, you can have one too! Leave a comment here or if you have an etsy acct, you can send me a convo! Just think of all the color possibilities!

Pretty New Addition

Makes a great statement for spring and summer! Wear it dressy or casual!

In the shop now!

No Frumpy Frau Friday!

Okay so here we are at the second installment of No Frumpy Frau Friday. Click here to read what this is all about.

One must pay attention to the seasonal trends in order to avoid the vast pit of frump. A great trend that has been here for a while now is ruffles. I just can't get enough of them.
White Ruffle Flats - I love flats with peep toes! These white ones are perfect for summer!
Grey Chiffon Ruffle Flower Handbag - A great statement bag! The detail is beautiful and I would carry this anywhere!
Ruffle Belt - I own this belt and it looks great on just about anything. How about wearing it over a crisp white button down collared shirt?
Flora Tee - Beautiful handmade cascading ruffles adorn this shirt! It comes in lots of colors too!
Ruffle Cuff with Faux Pearls and Rhinestones - Great accessory for a night out!
Petite Ruffle Necklace - Love Love Love! I think it makes a lovely and feminine statement. Did I mention I love this?
Black Ruffle Apron - Yes this is an apron. We still need to look foxy while in the kitchen, no? Love the gem detailing!
Grey Ruffle Bag - This little number is perfect for day or night!
Frill Trim Woven Jacket - Wear this with a white or black tee underneath and dark trouser jeans!
Tuxedo Tank Top - I have this and I adore it! I wear it with a black tee underneath and cropped jeans. So Fun!
Ruffle Sleeve Shirt - An all around go with anything great shirt!
Gunmetal Ruffle Brooch - Okay, this one's from my shop. Who said I can't put my own stuff in here?
Ruffle Smocked Wrap - Cute with a tee underneath and a bright colored belt over the top!
Ruffled White Necklace - Vintage and graceful. I heart it so much! It can be made to your desired length too!

New Spring and Summer Door Hanger

I thought I'd try posting some of the other crafty stuff I like to do besides my headbands. Mix it up a bit, you know?

Anyway, when springtime rolled around, I was about to put the same old tired wreath on my door that I have had for about 4 years now. The color had faded and a lot of the flowers had come off during it's use over the years. While I was standing on my porch picking the cobwebs out of it, I realized it would be fun to try something new.

Wreaths can be expensive and since I'm "financially challenged" I decided to go a different route.

I put together the following for less than $20 bucks:
I found a frame in the clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby and the blue tin flower holder (don't know the technical name for those) came from the gardening section at Hobby Lobby for half off. The awesome orange flowers came from Jo Ann's at half off too!

I already had the ribbon on hand and I just tacked the ends of it into the top of the door and then I put double sided tape on the back of the frame so it doesn't move around when the door is opening or closing.

I hung the blue flower holder from a tiny nail that I put in the door. If you are uncomfortable with putting a nail in your door, maybe you could use one of those hooks with the sticky stuff that comes off clean and then hide the hook with your flowers.

I think I like this better than a wreath and it will be fun to change it up a bit for holidays and different seasons!

The Perfect Summer Accessory!

Fun new summer headband! In the shop now!

Introducing No Frumpy Frau Friday!

Read this post for an update on what No Frumpy Frau Friday is!

So what's the first "no Frau" tip?

Add a punch of orange to your wardrobe!

Too bold of a color for you? Try wearing neutral colored clothing and wear "pops" of orange!

Here are some accessories that are hand picked by yours truly that will help you incorporate such a fun color into your closet!
1.) Vintage Carved Coral Cluster Necklace - So delicate and feminine! This is a versatile piece that could be worn every day or worn with a fancy dress! A great accessory for any outfit!
2.) Enamel Flower Orange Charm Bracelet - This piece is so original and fun! The orange makes a great pop of color in this bracelet! Beautifully made too!
3.) Full Moon Polka Dot Purse in Tangerine - The first thing I thought when I saw this? Darling! Perfect for date night!
4.) Carnelian Chandelier Earrings - I am in love with these earrings! I may just have to buy them before you do! Eye catching, no?
5.) Wind Tossed Flowers Necklace in Orange - Amazing statement piece in such a beautiful shade of orange! Also, the creator says that her chiffon jewelry can be made into just about anything!
6.) Orange Miniscarf with Ruffle - This scarf is such a fun way to wear orange! I love it because it smaller so it can be worn in the fall and take you all the way through winter and spring!
7.) Nostalgic Rose Ring in Tangerine - What's not to love about this ring? The color is lovely, the size makes it eye catching and the vintage feel to it makes a great statement. And it comes in lots of other colors too!

I hope these lovely accessories are as inspiring to you as they are to me!

Happy No Frumpy Frau Friday!

It Begins Tomorrow!

Every Friday, beginning with tomorrow, I will be posting about No Frumpy Frau!

Just what is Frumpy Frau?

I see it as this: I am a busy mom of 4 and most of the day, I feel as though I am being pulled in a million different directions, and my time is extremely limited, especially time for myself.

Some days, I have found myself giving up on trying to look nice and caring about my appearance becomes an afterthought.

That's when Frumpy Frau sneaks in. A.K.A. the "I give up" look.

So I am hereby dedicating every Friday to banning the Frau that can sneak up on us unsuspecting women!

Sure it takes a bit more effort and time to look nice, but for me, it's worth it. For the most part, keeping the Frau at a distance makes me feel better about myself. If I'm in a slump, caring for myself can help me perk up a lot of the time.

Come back tomorrow for the first installment of No Frumpy Frau Friday! I will be showcasing fashionable and inexpensive items and discussing ideas that will help us all fight the frump!

So read along with me and take the No Frau Vow!

Beautiful "Fluffy" Flowers!

Add some pizazz to that ponytail! Or dress up that cute cardigan! Use one to spruce up your purse! So many fun possibilities! Find them at my etsy store!

Going to a Wedding?

The perfect accessory!
Go to the shop to purchase!

You Can Be A Work At Home Mom!

Here's a fun new website that showcases WAHM's (work at home moms) if you see a product you like, click on it and it will take you to the etsy shop where you can purchase it. Go ahead, support a stay at home mom mom today!

http://www.youcanwahm.com/etsy.html

Giveaway!

Happy day! I'm being featured on takeitfrom-me! And I'm giving away a headband! Go here to enter! Good luck

Brooches

I'm loving making and wearing these oversized ruffle brooches! They are a great way to dress up an outfit! You can order one of these or request a custom one! Just visit the etsy shop!

Gimmie Love

Here are some pics of a sweet customer of mine named Jessica and her most precious baby girl.

What a beauty! I mean the baby, not the headband! =) Look at those eyes!
A message from Jessica: "Just wanted you to know we are loving the custom headband you made for my lil Marlee! I have to say, it's probably her favorite out of all the ones she has. She never tries to pull it off and it doesn't seem to bug her whatsoever. Some, I think are scratchy and tend to irritate her little head, but not yours! So, props to you!"

It's kind people like Jessica and her sweet baby that make creating these so fun!