Blissfest Gal Pals

My talented booth partner Shelly Beson & me dressed in some of my goodies I sold at the show

Chrissy owner of Habit Salon (HAIR GENIUS!)

The ALWAYS entertaining Miss Dixie

Me, Liz, Carol & Pauline (from the Cottage Garden)

Carol, me, Pauline & Liz

Tricia (Vintage Bliss) & Michele (Mosaic Cottage)

Heidi (Paris Montana) & Amy

Phew! What a week! What an event! Well, if you hadn't noticed I've been MIA lately-lots going on both personally and professionally... I just got my puter up in running again after it being sick for almost a week (I missed it & you terribly). Thank goodness for my friend Liz who is in the above pic with Kristin-otherwise I might not have any pics to show you of this fun event. As always, it was magical! It never fails that I come away from an event like this with an overwhelming feeling of being blessed & just completely happy. Thank you Dan & Kristin for hosting this amazing festival once again. And thank you to all who came to shop and just experience the excitement, I hope that if you came to the event as a stranger, that you left feeling as a friend.

xoxox Minnie

To Market, to market

I'm so excited to be able to show you some goods I will have at the upcoming market November 6th & 7th @ Inside the Bungalow. Usually, it's just me and little Cora so I don't have the opportunity to have pics taken of myself in anything I make BUT it's Halloween and of course MeMaw is here so I finagled her into taking a couple of me (even though she is quite camera challenged). And, I didn't think you would care that my hair isn't styled or that I don't have any makeup on-it's just me au naturale...sorry...

I totally adore the mix of fabrics on my peasant tops, vintage fabrics, PLAIDS & mixing in some funky designer fabrics (mostly discontinued Amy Butlers, Sis Boom, Kaffe Fassett & Heather Bailey). Check out my bag!!! That's right, I made it and am having some similar at the market-so get there early, at the last market I sold out of bags, but tried to make plenty this time. Also, fun and frilly vintagy scarfs! Too too much-doncha think!!!!

Are you excited yet?!
Hope to see you there...
xoxox Minnie

style???

I've had this conversation with my girlfriends on what style are they. I honestly can't pick one! I love certain things about all styles of interiors, so most people call that Eclectic. Yes, eclectic is one way to describe it but I like to just call it "Pretty", "Romantic" or just "Comfortable". While I love an all white room, I don't have that kind of discipline for myself in my personal decorating. I like color too much-and pattern, so minimalism is def. not my style either although I really appreciate it. Here are some photos to serve as some eye-candy, for me...I know you are probably looking at them thinking, there isn't many similarities between these pics but to me, it's all about mixing and matching colors/patterns/textures and creating that perfect juxtaposition in room settings. It's Je ne sais quoi

xoxox Minnie

Loads going on!

Cora @ her 1st b-day

I may be a Witch, but I'm a Good Witch!

P Double L Necklaces-Yee Haw!

Liz, Cora and I @ Costco w/our beloved Tracy Porter servers

Hey all! I just wanted to post some pics of some of the happenings around here. Besides working like a mad seamstress for the upcoming Western Ball & Market, I have been celebrating Cora's 1st b-day, attending the Domestic Bliss Halloween Open House, trying to figure out which vintage western boots to wear and with what accessories for the ball. Oh and I have to tell you! I found a really cool artist named Lisa w/P Double L who does some cool Western almost Flinstone type of jewelry, w/an amazing $$(e-mail me if you would like her information).

Lastly, I met up with my friend Liz for lunch and shopping this past week. With Cora in tow we headed to Downtown Glendale's Cottage Garden, where my friend Pauline tipped us off on a HUGE deal at a nearby Costco. All I remember is her mentioning Tracy Porter and Costco in the same sentence and I got a confused look on my face and asked her to repeat herself. When she pulled out a 2 tiered server by Tracy Porter and said $10 @ Costco, Liz and I looked at each other and did a mad dash to the closest one. When we entered the store, there they were in a big bundle right in front marked down to $8 each. We quickly grabbed 2 shopping carts and began to fill them as high as we could. Apparently we created such a frenzy that women from all over the store started grabbing the boxes, alas we were only left with a couple for each of us. However, what a deal! It's times like those that make the shopping experience truly gratifying...

Hope you have an amazing week!
xoxox Minnie

PRETTY IN PINK

Photo borrowed from Sis Boom's Jennifer Paganelli

Betsey Johnson Interior

Photo borrowed from the Amazingly Talented Angela Henrie

Ya know, sometimes I think the color pink gets a bad rap... For instance it is thought of as more of a color for girls, Just like the title of this blog, "Pretty in Pink", I always think of Molly Ringwald in her pink prom dress. But honestly, I love it when a man wears pink, it usually is a very flattering color and proves he's okay with his own masculinity.
When using Pink in interiors, even if it's just a touch here or there, it makes other colors look more scrumptious (hint: try mixing it with unexpected colors, i.e. purple or orange for a little pop).
Lastly, I like adding a little pink to every outfit-not in a too sweet of a way but in a 'I'm a little funky and cool' kinda style. For instance, if you are wearing a red sweater, try adding a pink brooch to it, again unexpected, right?
I hope you enjoyed the few pics of some unexpected ways to add pink... what do ya think? I'd love to hear how you add a little pink to your life also...

xoxox Minnie

White ALL OVER

Since I'm like Speedy Gonzales on the sewing machine and am in a constant state of decorating and re-decorating, I've been doing some small projects to help beautify some dear friends homes... With that said, here are a couple of pics of a parsons chair slipcover and a bedskirt I recently made. What do you think? The skirt was made from white linen but if you don't have the budget for real linen, here is a simple way to make a plain white cotton feel more like that glorious fabric they call LINEN:

Tough Love Fabric Treatment

1. Toss the yardage in hot water for at least 2 washings.
2. Throw the fabrics into a hot dryer with at least 24 sheets of fabric softener.
3. Wash the pieces again to remove the film from the dryer sheets.
4. Dry the yardage without softener.

The fabric feels soft to the touch and will get softer each time you wash it- just like old jeans.
From BH&G New Cottage Style book. To get that worn-soft look that we all love.

xoxox Minnie

WHAT!!!

Today while checking my e-mail, I received this update from Cath Kidston... I had no idea she was coming out with a book on sewing! This book has not just sewing ideas from her but EVERYTHING that you need to make the bag on the cover (including fabric). Um, hello?! You know I love love her stuff and gotta have this, and had to share it with you all. Go here to order yours...

P.S. I have not fallen off the face of the earth... Just been working on some things that I promise to share with you later this week...

Until then,
xoxox
Minnie

My Baby is 1

That's right!!! Cora will be turning 1 year old tomorrow. We are headed off to Prescott to spend the rest of the week with family and to celebrate this BIG Birthday. What a blessing she has been in my life, I really couldn't imagine how amazing being a mother truly is. I just want to thank God for allowing me to be part of this wonderful little girls life and also share with you all my joy. Have a great week!

xoxox Minnie