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Christina's in Hanover Welcomes Film Crew From Reality TV Show, Dream Weddings
It was just another day for most businesses in Hanover, PA. However, at Christina's Desserts and Coffee, there was much, much excitement. Christina's was picked to be the bakery for the latest local NBC reality show, Dream Wedding's. check it out by going to their url...
www.DREAMWEDDINGSPA.com
I was glad to be a part of all the excitement for sure as I took candid shots of behind the scenes filming.
Martine Cajas, the show's host, and master baker in his own right, loved, loved, loved Christi's cupcakes as she walked him through her establishment and offered up some samples!
The episode airs in February (in the shows second season) on WGAL, channel 8, on the NBC network. Look for it and stop by Christina's to offer congrats and then have a cup of TerRiFic roasted coffee or some FaBulouS chai tea. Mmmm. Don't forget the wholesome goodness of honest to gosh cupcakes. They are definitely comfort and chic combined!
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Rings!
These very chunky, recycled metal rings are found at the Foxxy Moxxy Boutique in Gettysburg, PA and will be at my next three shows. Look for them if you are at the ART IS YOU show in Danbury, CT this October 9th, or if you are at the Warehime~Myers Mansion show in Hanover, PA Nov 4th~6th, or if you are at the Hauser Winery, Biglerville, PA on December 7th for Ladies Nite. Too cool!
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Warehime Myers Mansion
Holiday Show
Get your holiday attitude ready because the show is almost here!!
Simply Pretty Stuff will have a booth on the first floor of the mansion and looks forward to seeing everyone there.
Dates: Thursday, Nov 3rd, Friday, Nov 4th and Saturday, Nov 5th.
Times: Thursday through Friday 9AM to 7PM and Saturday 9AM to 2PM
Place: Warehime-Myers Mansion, Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA
Post a comment and get $2.00 off any one purchase during the show. See you there.
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Mini Metal Journal
I make lists. Actually.... lots of lists. Sometimes these lists end up behind the cabinet or in a pile with something else. This is life.
Such a mini journal could be used to keep all these lists together, as the days and weeks move on. Maybe a little book of grocery lists. That's just crazy, right? Who would want to do that :)
This little gem is just couture enough to wear on a chain. Its pages kept for only the most secret journal notes.....maybe a sketch or poem.
What would you write inside? I bet some Simply Pretty Stuff, right?!
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Rainy Day Studio Time
Of course, there is always organizing to do in the studio.....and rainy days are best for that (I think). These were diligently made piles of eye candy for future projects soon to be completed.
The rain calms and lets those ideas flow from an otherwise mind in 5th gear. Good day to look through all those photos too. I love my Uber Photoshop. Collages runneth over with the click, click, click from the mouse ; )
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Metal Chapter Book Class
Here it is!! I will be teaching a workshop to the most creative fashionistas, attending The Art & Soul Retreat 2012, on
how to make these tiny little books, filled with personalized pages. Basic solding iron technique will be used as well as fun image transfer!! Sneek a peek and sign up for my class at:
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Remember Those First ....
Kisses?
Everyone loves kisses! Meant to dangle from a chain, this etched copper pendant has become a popular Simply Pretty Stuff piece.
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BEautiFul Pin
Okay, I am excited. Really ExCitEd!! My fabulous pin design will be published in Belle Armoire Jewelry as soon as December's issue!!
Here is a sneak peak of a great opportunity signature piece! I will leave your imagination run wild to picture what I have designed on back. You will just have to pick up a copy of Belle Armoire Jewelry and find out! Guaranteed you will LoVe it.
xoxo from moi.
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Garden Charms
Looking around here this time of year is inspirational for studio creating. I had gathered flowers last summer and tucked away to use, at some point, for jewelry. Yesterday, the perfect combination of colored glass and posey came together for THESE little gems. You can see some of these charm necklaces over at the Foxxy Moxxy Boutique, in Gettysburg, PA, managed by dear friend and qUeeN of the UniverSe,
Carol Novak.
some beauties for the shoppe
the line up
my garden inspiration in cement outside the studio door
my fabulous roses which remind me of my grandma
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Three French Hens
You don't often find places like these. When you discover such gems, you want to share the find with all your girlfriends!!
Long time friend, Rose of Fairfax and I had discovered this whimsical, girly, awesome shoppe together in Woodstock, VA (the other Woodstock!)
It reminded me of all the charm found in another favorite haunt....Lucketts General Store in Luckett's, Virginia.
Manager and merchandiser, Sally, was the perfect gal to make you feel oh, so at home. She had a story about all her pieces and certainly had the knack for honoring all the lovely things in the most perfect way.
I found humor, lace crystals, jewels, mirrors, linens, soaps, millinary couture....and the list goes on.Be sure to stop in and say Simply Pretty Stuff sent you!!!! It will be worth the browsing through her rooms full of "gotta have it" items!
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Ornaments Suess-i-fied
For this year's Art Is You, aka the gathering of East Coast artistic like minds conference, all were invited to make several Dr Suess inspired ornaments to swap out at the big event in Danbury, CT, the week of October 6th, this year.
I couldn't wait to share mine! Tah Dah!
Did I also mention I am vending there October 9th? Yep, come fall, I am soooo THERE to Danbury, Connecticut! AND next year I will be teaching too, so it will be, OU LA LA even better!!!
Click on the side bar link to find out more about that particular venue. Hurry and register if you are going as workshops fill up fast!
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The Smallest Book of Poetry Ever Worn Around Your Neck!
I have had soooo much fun making these little books. They have certainly filled a niche for my little book, secret note writing passions. They are just simply pretty stuff............
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This Pocket Sized Book Is Full Of Parchment
For Love Notes Or Pearls Of Wisdom
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Yet Another Gem......
Oh My Word!
I absolutely loved how this precious piece turned out. The little silk ribbon makes it dance, don't you think? This book is blank with a suggestive theme in resin which sets the stage for anything and all things hopeful to place inside.
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Art And Soul Retreat
Set For 2012!!
But Hurry!! Classes Fill Up Quickly!!
So Sign Up Now !!
I am so VERY excited to be among the chosen list of extraordinary instructors teaching at the 2012 Art and Soul in Virginia Beach!! How wonderful to teach one of my favorite classes........ The Metal Chapter Book. These simply pretty books are so itsy bitsy, they can be worn around your neck ... and are so very personal. Keep a secret, a favorite poem, or pictures of the kids tucked inside and close to your heart. In class we learn to prepare the metal as well as create the pages, then assemble and embellish. Ouuuuu, what fun!!
This chapter book is definitely close to my own heart. It carries the deets of all my little biddie kitty cats.
click this picture for a 3D view
Here are another few ideas! Oh, the choices!!
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New Pin
There is a little bit of myself in this design. Definitely the dress.....and the little bit of glitzy bling! I just love making the 3-D aspect of these pieces. Its like wearing around a miniature diorama or little story perhaps. Of course, even though you don't see the back, I can't help designing something for it as well. Hmm, a secret message maybe.
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A Few New Charms
Okay, of course, I am going to say 50 is beautiful, so these are an obviously a good pairing. They are two of several new little charms to be sold at The Foxxy Moxxy's Boutique in Gettysburg, PA.
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Tulip Poplar Attracts Orioles To Our Suburban Nest
These blooms are substantial. Funny, but I never paid much attention to their brilliance, until recently, when I heard the Baltimore Orioles as they darted in and out of that tree. I plucked a few for pictures and set a few in some water. They are fabulous flowers!!
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French Inspired And Palm Sized
The pages are waiting for your art or your musings.
The aged patina is just the right finishing touch!
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Chatelaine Line For Simply Pretty Stuff
At last these delicate little books are unveiled as a part of my new line where fashion meets function.
Wear this delicately designed little pewter notebook around your neck. It contains 20 tiny stock weight pages that await your written word, be it a secret thought or a grocery list.
click the picture to view all sides of this piece
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I had designed this one for Joanna, who married our son, Christopher a few months back.
I love the book concept which was incorporated into the pin. Do you have a story to tell or favorite saying?
How wonderful to wear this type of pin on a jacket! Create a custom piece and wear it next to YOUR heart!
In March, I designed a pin similar to the one below for an organization that raised money for folks on chemotherapy called ChemoComfort.
I liked it so much, I had to make another one. Think I will be using this one as a sample in a class.
Splendid!
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Unlock The Prose
Below is definitely one of my favorite eclectic journal pieces. This is a substantial journal, graced with an etched cherub on a copper cover. Unlock the book and you will find a few of my most favorite verses from some long ago poets...
Although I cannot give this one up, I did want to share. Can you blame me?
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My First Frozen Charlotte!!
ou la la, I found her.............at the Art and Soul Retreat. She was the last pitiful one on the table and I had to have her. She has now become one of the pieces in my simply pretty stuff collection, just waiting to be graced and adorned with design.
As the Frozen story goes, Charlotte went out with her boyfriend in a carriage into the cool night's air. Her mother urged her to take a wrap to stay warm, but Charlotte chose not to follow that advise. She died from the cold, alas. With a sad heart, her boyfriend died of the news.
Nothing like a good German folktale tragedy. I can say this because I grew up in a German household, with interesting bedtime stories.
Yesterday and today have been crazy busy days between the garden and the studio. Just love to be busy letting those creative forces work. A mouthful of Ghiriadelli chocolate caramel squares sure do have a place in all that too ; )
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Spring Surprises
Sometimes the spring plan for posies is made in the fall, in anticipation of a bountiful spring splendor. It works half of the time here...well...yep, about half the time. This year the several year old wisteria out did itself. This was a plan and a hope we had when we transplanted the young sapling into so very sad and brick hard dirt ~ in a drought year. I watered with the laundry rinse water that year! Alas, now I can say it was soooo worth it.
As well this spring, there were some sweet surprises. Blooming Ajuga found its way to the front yard between the blades of virgin grass.
Another find this spring was of the reptile type. A family of brown water snakes made their home in our pond this year. Back to the wetlands they go.
