Seeing Double

I had the opportunity this week to take some modeling pics of twin girls! It was so much fun! They are just precious - sweet personalities, and so adorable!

Here they are modeling their "Yo-yo" bows with an initialed covered button on the center. Aren't they so cute as a set? The bows and the girls. =)

Stretch lace headbands - with Pretty Petals in "Dreamy" color.

"Portia Rosette" on a lace headband

"'Luxe Portia Rosettes" (with marabou) 

Aww, I could look at this pic all day - isn't that a precious face?

 Large Mum flower

Marabou puffs on headbands

Two Portia Rosette Headbands! =)

Snowy Days

The snow may not be fun to drive in, but it sure has been coming down in such a lovely way! I am not a winter lover - just too much cold, bulky clothing, kids trapped inside, passing viruses. But I can appreciate the beauty of the pure whiteness! Weren't the trees amazing this past Sunday morning! It took my breath away - we were all wondering at the frosted white world on our drive to church. Here's a selection of bows with a snowy theme:

"Hannah" bows - above and below 

Mini Korkers with ric rac added it.

'Luxe Marabou puffs in sparkly white

"Ane" bow

Hail to the Red White and Blue!

I just love the 4th of July! Here's a little taste of some Red, White and Blue splendor! 

Triple-Layered Rufflie Bows

Mini Korkers

Double Pinwheel

Ireland Bow

Tutu Bow

Mini Brittney Bows

One-of-a-Kind Bow

Triple-color marabou puff! Wow!!

Double Large Basic Bow (with ric rac)

Ane Bows

Come One Come All!

It's time! The Maple Syrup Festival is upon us! Hubby and I set up the tent this evening, which turned out to be quite an adventure (and just a little stressfull! Got to practice our marriage skills, though!) =O LOL!! The wind was just a bit breezy, which turns canopies into large kites! Thankfully, we had already planned on weighting it down, so were prepared.

Look for us in front of the post office. Traffic flow through town is a bit hairy- so just be prepared to walk a bit. But, it's so worth it - a friendly town, nice weather, great entertainment, bows, Haitian linens... =)

Each festival time, I have to decide what styles to focus on. It's gotten easier as I know what sells, but it's still easy for me to go overboard. I'm pretty pleased with myself for coming up with a variety of styles while trying to keep it simple. I think. After looking over my list, it seems like so many styles - but I finally decided I just couldn't leave any of these beauties out! So, here's what's on the "menu" for this year:

Cosmos - I'm hoping they'll be my "attention-grabbers"! I think it will work - they're just so darling! =)

Of course, one of my faves and one of my "signature" items - the mini korker! I sell them individually at the festival, so if you'd like to get just one, this is your chance.

Another of my "signature" items - and another favorite - the marabou puff.

One of my most popular bows - the Pinwheels - in small and large.

Gracie Bows - small and large

Medium basic bows

Pretty Petals clippies and Daisies

One item I make that you may not be aware of. It's not in the catalog yet, but I have been making them for a while now - French boards. These are great as bow holders, photo collages, messages, little papers your kids make and expect you to treasure. =) I really expanded my selection of these for the festival - loads of great new patterns!!

And of course, I can't forget my absolute, all-time favorite!! The Rufflie bow in regular and Mini!! =)

Sheer Rosettes

I also have a really cool collection of local school colors in several different styles - double pinwheels, spikey bows, cheer bows, pony-o's, korkers, etc. And headbands of course.

So, ready to come see all the lovely colors and styles? Come check me out (and my mom!!) We'll be in front of the post office tomorrow from 9-9 and Saturday from 9-8. Hope to see you there!!

Welcome Spring!

Who's ready for SPRING!!! I know I am!! It's my favorite season, for so many reasons: the change from winter to warmth, the excitement of watching flowers and trees budding, GREEN (This world really does have more than sepia tones!!) =), not to mention that the colors of the season are my absolute faves!! Soft pink, lavender, pale yellow, soft greens, white, coral; love, love, love them!!

 Here is a OOAK (one of a kind), created while fiddling around one night. Above that - a really show-stopping bow, made with some of the new narrower double ruffle ribbon I've acquired. Don't you just love those colors?!?!?

And, just because I'm thoroughly in love with double ruffle ribbon - some Rufflies with marabou! =)

Here's a smaller version of the Brittney Boutique bow - isn't it cute??

And, since no collection of bows would be complete without some mini korkers... =)

What was I thinking?!?

Whew! Three craft fairs in a row! Thankfuly they get a little easier each time. Good thing - since I signed up to do another one this weekend! Make that four weekends in a row! =O Yes, I must be insane!

I kept hearing how good this one is, and then the lady who runs it stopped by my booth and invited me to come. That's really an honor, because that means she liked what she saw. She's being selective about who she allows to come, which is another good thing. And all the vendors who I've talked to about it just go "Oohh, yeah! It's a good one!" So, how could I resist?

This should be an interesting experience, mostly because I'm taking Kenneth along with me. I think we're going to have a lot of fun together!

So, come on out to Osolo Elementary School in Elkhart this Saturday (November 21) from 8-2! As always, there will be a give-away and craft fair specials!

Whoo Hoo Marabou

Finally updated my marabou picture:

Wow! Count 'em - 30 colors! Actually, this picture is already outdated, as I have a soft gray marabou on it's way. Oh well, maybe next year...

What Diana Wore The Other Day =)

I thought this outfit was just too cute - had to take a picture.

These are the 'Luxe Marabou Puffs - way too cute!

Oohh, Baby Skin!!

Don't you just love newborn skin!! So velvety sweet! Here's a new model, showing us some popular styles on a newborn's head: Mini Korkers on a Headband

Marabou puff on a yet-to-be-developed new headband style made with stretch lace (keep checking back for more info soon!)

Medium Basic

Pretty Petals Clippie in Ivory

Rufflie Bow

New style - Olivia Bow on Satin