I'm Featured in the Christmas Edition

This has been a very exciting month for me.



Thank you SO much.. Romantic Homes and Beckett media



I am being featured in the Christmas edition of "At Home With". Here's a sneak preview, it's not even out on news stands yet! It should be out next week!!



In the article you'll read I'm launching a new design line of FRENCH inspired ceramics, called Cynthia Joy Ceramics, featured on Etsy, and something else many readers do not know about Angel Heart Designs.

I am so honored and excited about this. Thank you again Beckett media.

Finally a post on the show and serving cupcakes!

Finally a post on the Ruffles and Rust show, boy.. it has been a very busy couple of weeks for me. Sadley, my beloved camera has failed, and my cell phone broke and cracked at the show, so the few pictures I was able to save are all I got. Thank goodness for all the wonderful blogs and posts out there, and great PICS!!! Also Lisa, of New York Cupcakes in Bellevue donated a TON of the best mini cupcakes in the world, and sweet Kay of The Weathered Rose in Bothell walked around and served..WOW!

Ruffles and Rust SHOW 2 more days..

Friday, October 22 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Evergreen State Fair Grounds Monroe Washington The Display Halls
Created By
Come Junk with Us
More Info
Please join us on Friday evening Oct 22nd for early shopping and our Blogger/Facebook Fan Ball. Create a pageant sash that represents your blog, Facebook page, business or just yourself. Come dressed in your interpretation of ball attire, Ruffles, Rust, or Ruffles & Rust. Win prizes for best sash and best outfit. The best of both will be crowned Queen of Ruffles & Rust. Tickets for this event are $25 per person and sales wil...l be limited. Tickets go on sale soon!Saturday October 23rd join us for a day of shopping with some of the best vendors in the Pacific Northwest. Doors open at 9 am until 4pm Entry fee $8. Your favorite blogs, vendors, and stores will have discount coupons avaliable.


We will also be holding classes during this event. Classes will be taught by Tiffany Dixion of The Fancy Farm Girl and Beth Evans-Ramos formely of The Salvage Studio. These classes will be from $40- $60 and are limited to 35 students per class. Information on these classes will be posted soon. Watch our website and fan page for information on the entire Ruffles & Rust Event.

VISIT Angel Heart Designs booth...and get FREE GIFT from me, if you mention BF Blog friend!! See you there, Cindy

Make Mine Pnk Shop Hop

MMP Shop Hops are a type of contest where you try to find as many “You Found It” images (as shown here) as you can. Each of our participating boutiques (see the list below) has hidden an image on its website that says, “You Found It!” on the tag. Click that image to return to Make Mine Pink and get credit for finding it. The more images you find, the better your chances of winning great prizes. See the prize list below to see what you can win!
There is no cost and no obligation to purchase anything. However, if you do happen to find some products you might be interested in, don't forget to bookmark those pages so that you can come back later! Good luck!



Have fun!

Cindy

Please join us for shopping with a twist on Friday September 17th, 2010 as we present "Cupcakes and Polkadots"

Do you remember the simple delights of childhood? How a cupcake could make you giggle and as far as you were concerned, polkadots belonged on everything. As I made the passage from child to adult, I found that some of the same things that gave me delight as a child, still brought a smile to my face. The little girl in me, always looking for an opportunity to relive the happiness of childhood. Then having daughters, the perfect excuse.Cupcakes remind me of those happy times – and because cupcake bakeries are popping up all over, it’s given us glorious permission to partake in this delightful pastime! After-all, who doesn’t love a cupcake? The once simple confection, now piled high with frostings and toppings, indulging the child in all of us.It’s the simple things like cupcakes and read more.......

French Flea Market and a pug named Paris

Cindy of Haley's Cottage in Kirkland Wa. put on a great event on Sat. I was a vendor, and we really had a fun group. Amazing talented women. But I really loved "Paris" the adorable pug right next to me. She chased a squirrel, talked to everyone that passed by, and even mumbled "I Love You" to her daddy! She was beyond..so cute!! Her owner is Mela from.. CoutureVintage.com coming soon online

Visit Cindy's blog for more pics! Here are a couple of my fav's.

Fun days with friends

Well a few days ago I took some time off and visited a few friends..old and new! First was Shirley at The Shed Antiques we had a lot of fun visiting and I bought a sign for my Garden Shed entry for my Children's Tea Parties..we are soon to be having.

Then we visited her sister in law Vicki at TheVintageViolets she has the most amazing collection of Fleur Des Li's and french flair items..I did some shopping for sure! What a lovely boutique! Stop by and visit...

The next stop was Kay at The Weathered Rose in Bothell and we spent some time visiting. We met Kay on the trip to the farm Chicks, and we all rode together in the van. It was a hoot!

Kay..Huge congrats on the opening of your new shop...and our new design line..coming soon:)

Rue des Park Lane

Presented by Haley's Cottage, this is a french Inspired flea market..This Saturday Sept 11 from 10am to 7pm

123 Park Lane Downtown Kirkland. Please stop by and visit, I will be a vendor it, should very very exciting and Lot's of great vendors too!

Too much fun..some cute pics

I hope you enjoy these pics...I think I'm off to buy a VINTAGE TRAILER...:)
It's OK to have too much fun!!

These are some of the fun pics I have been taking..these are of the vintage trailers of the "Sisters on the Fly Girls" we visited at the Farm Chicks, each one different and unique, set on the edge of the river..how peaceful and FUN!! I'm not a camper at all.. oh my...but I might have a change of heart one day..

With us that day was Tiffany of http://www.thefancyfarmgirl.com/ she is an amazing photographer and what a fun site she has..

Time is Flying by..FARM CHICK'S.. Finally able to post.

Well, It's been about 2 months since "Farm Chicks". I can't believe how fast time FLies!! I went with the "Come Junk With Us" gals...I had SO much fun, I took so many pictures, then my camera decided to be a little strange....so today, finally I was able to save most of them...


Our last night at Farm Chicks we were at Chaps restaurant..a lot of fun, and SO tired..

My friend Ginny and I wore these cute outfits, by Timi from "Come Junk With Us"

It was so much fun to met Karen and Eileen from forgetmenotdreams I loved their cute oufits....We have known each other for years from Make Mine Pink a network we belong too! I bought an adorable pink wicker shelf from their shop!

Before the crowds came, I was able to get a pick of this vintage truck!!

This was a cake...all tin!

This was just as they started to arrive...yikes!

A 4 hour ride east of Seattle, not much on the road....:)

Join us for shopping with a twist on Friday July 16th 2010 as we present "Simply Pink"

Too much fun, I am so ready for this fun Pink Friday...I try to make everyday a pink day!!

Gone Gardening..see you all later, have a sweet day!!

A Few Months of fun!

The past few months have been power packed with lot's of fun things.

My ceramics were purchased for the "Royal Family" for a birthday party..for a little princess..they ordered my "Keep Life Sweet" desserts line..it was so much fun to make many different dessert boxes.

I was in Los Angeles the past weekend, and got way too much sun..wow, the ocean was gorgeous, had fun shopping and visiting with friends.

I've been busy going to antique shows, getting inspired and looking for other mediums to add to my ceramics....

BUT I'm SO excited about going to the "Farm Chicks" show this weekend with the "Come Junk With Us" group.. 200 vendors WOW!! I'll take lot's of pictures. Off to start packing...

My Sweet Partner in Crime...

Since my last post, it has been bittersweet. My precious "Falcore" My muse, my little partner in creative crime, my sweet little boston had to be put to sleep.

She suffered from a degenerative eye disease that many boston terriers do, and had a little stroke, which dimmed her little life light, she was 8 years. Picture here, sitting at my PC, checking blog quality control... OR at one of my outside Tea Parties, sitting in the chair, always ready for something fun... She will be in my heart forever..

Friends are Sweet Valentines too!

It's almost here..and it's for FRIENDS too!!

This is for my wonderful FRIENDS..some are not here anymore, some I talk to all the time, some I wish I talked to more of the time..Big love to you all..

I have a sweet friend Gail..she gave me this beautiful little rose colored flower vase when we were in Cape Cod last spring, it even has HEARTS all around it..it's a little hard to see, but I just adore it and have it filled with flowers all the time, it's in my studio and it's precious..I also have this very funny silly book, that's in my studio too

Thank you again Gail..I just wanted you to know I love it!!

CUPCAKES..Keeping Life Sweet

The BEST is New York Cupcakes in Bellevue, Washington..

as you probably figured I LOVE Cupcakes..my goodness who doesn't??

Well, the other day I was having some people for tea, and just had to pick up some fabulous cupcakes at my favorite store near me "New York Cupcakes" in Bellevue. Lisa the owner, and her Mom Chicky are always so helpful and make your experience ever SO sweet!!

Lisa has a great assortment of the cutest books on cupcakes, tea parties, cupcake journals, phone books, and much more!!

My ceramic cupcake clocks, night lights and trinkit box cupcakes are sold there too!!

Here's a peek into her shop..it smells SO good I wish I could install a "scratch n sniff" you'd fall off the chair...