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...

Happy Holidays and Peace to all..

Wishing everyone a very Happy Holidays and New Year~

Thank you to all the wonderful people from all over the world this past year who visit my site and my blog, you inspire me constantly.

Last minute really cute GIFTS

Please join us for shopping with a twist on Friday December 11, 2009 as we present "Last Minute Gifts"Christmas is just around the corner, but there’s still time to find just the right gift for that someone special on your shopping list this year. Whatever her interests or tastes, here are some last minute gift ideas that will fill her holiday season with delight, and remind her that you think of her all through the year.A gift for the kitchen is always welcome. Perhaps a delicately embroidered kitchen towel to hang on the over door, a toaster oven cover in the prettiest fabric and lace, white farmhouse canisters for holding utensils or a floral bouquet, or a cupcake clock to add whimsy to her kitchen wall. For a new mother, or a mother-to-be, a baby blanket in soft white fleece or a cuddly bedtime friend for a little one to love. Gifts for the nursery might be a cute cupcake coin bank or a decorative wreath of childhood toys and treasures to display.Do you have a crafter or stitcher on your list? She would be delighted to find a new project under her tree this year. Beautiful quilting fabrics and patterns or a scrapbooking kit for her most precious memories. For the book lover, a vintage basket to hold her favorite books, or a carefully chosen book to give her new inspiration.To add romance and beauty to her home, there are pillows dressed in ruffles and roses, vintage vases and dishes for her shelf, silk flowers in colors that fit with any décor, a Victorian vanity tray to grace the dresser in her boudoir.Does she spend hours in her garden? Think hand painted birdhouses, cup and saucer birdfeeders for feathered friends. An outdoor fairy house to inspire her creativity. Or if she prefers to spend her time entertaining indoors, perhaps a pretty handcrafted apron, a pair of elegant candlesticks, a broken china teapot to bring out whenever friends come to tea.Your lifelong best friend deserves a gift as beautiful and unique as she is – a one-of-a-kind sterling bracelet, a vintage needlepoint transformed into a boudoir cushion, an antique pendant hanging on a ribbon chain. Cinderella shoes that make her dreams come true with heirloom laces, jewels and vintage brooches.
A last minute Christmas gift can hold all the love and friendship you feel at this season and always.

Joyce Lucas, FounderMake Mine Pink




Photo Contribution 1: Angel Heart Designs Photo Contribution 2: Sew Graceful Photo Contribution 3: The Polka Dot Rose

Cupcakes for the Holidays.Happy Holidays to everyone

I have been busy~baking lot's of new Holiday cupcake items, and designing more of my
"Keep Life Sweet" line. Ice Cream Cone Canisters are baking now, as well as ice cream cone chandelairs, and cake slices, and cupcakes. Happy Holidays to everyone

How sweet it is..

How sweet it is..these are some of my favorite things..lighting and cupcakes. My cupcake chandelier~ I'm creating new lighting with sweets on them, cupcakes, cake slices, ice cream cones, and more! Lot's of colors, and styles. I'm so excited!

My last 2 winners were Janet B. and Midi B. leave a comment to be entered in a drawing to win a ceramic cupcake light!

Sweet Treats and Tea

Something was bubbling inside the creative studio~ I wanted to to add a little something to my ceramic classes, and my theme this year~"Keep Life Sweet"....

I got out my linens, my original ceramic pieces, that just live in the studio with me..and came up with a plan to have some fun...

"Children's Tea Parties". Add some of my favorites , cupcakes, cookies, tea sandwiches, pretty linens, and paint your own ceramic piece..and it's time to have some fun.

The outdoor studio is 90% finished and plan to begin in a few weeks!

Pink October at Make Mine Pink

Pink October means different things to different people. Some of us have lost someone dear to breast cancer, some of us have dear ones that are survivors of breast cancer and some of us don't know anyone that has been directly effected, but still feel the need to contribute to a cause that touches so many lives.Many of the MMP members participate in Pink October. Please check with their sites to see what Pink October specials they're having and which charities they're supporting