Halloween CakeToppers: Classic Literature

This year's Halloween cake toppers were inspired by spooky literature classics, in deep, dark, moody colors with metallic accents.  Shown here are "Sleepy Hollow", with wood grain prints and silver spider webs, and and "Dracula" in wine, plum, and pewter. 

Cake topper in "Sleepy Hollow"

Cake topper in "Dracula"

               

Easter 2017

Here are some photos of the flowers I used for our Easter table this year.  I found some beautiful and delicate ranunculus in pink and peach, snapdragons in a coral shade, and pincushion protea.  The silvery green leaves were super soft and I am not sure but think they were some kind of lamb's ear or mullein.  Enjoy!

Christmas 2016

I hope everyone had a happy and healthy Christmas!  Amalia requested an Arctic theme this year, but I kind of turned it into an Arctic exploration theme with paper boats, icicles, polar animals and sea creatures.  Amalia has already claimed the globe, which we found at Target.  I think my favorite thing was the giant knit polar bear, which was adapted from Donna Wilson's 35 Knitted Animals and Other Knitted Creatures book.  We followed the pattern using thicker wool roving and bigger needles.  He was extra-huggable!  The whale ornament (third photo) is available as a pattern from Mimi Kirchner on Etsy.  Instructions for making the paper icicles can be found here.  With our white walls it made the living room look like an ice cavern and they were a big hit with the kids.  Looking forward to lots more fun and creativity in 2017!  xo

Treasury Time: Sugar Plum, Plus a New Christmas Card

Ballerinas and nutcrackers and sugar plum dreams!  My newest Christmas card design features a frosted confection topped with holly, berries and stars.  I also put together this holiday treasury in lavender, an unexpected but beautiful color for the season.  Enjoy!

Handmade Vintage Ornament  GracefullyFade... $150	Tiny Hat Christmas Tree Orna... awkward $8.5	Lilac Headpiece, Light Purpl... ChatterBlossom $32	Lavender Paper Christmas Dec... kissadesign $24
Sugar Plum- Paper flower wre... HayleySheldon $80	Visions of Sugar Plums - Pur... KatieLloydPhot... $60	Strawberry Angel Food Cake L... TheGroovyBaker $10	Slumber salve. Dancing sugar... ForestThings $10
Lavender polka dot tights, s... SternTights $35	Sugar Plum Star Ornament ElmStudios $10	Christmas Sachets, Cream and... Gardenmis $24	Roses Patterned High Waisted... EgrettaGarzett... $25
vintage 1950s dress / 50s la... cutxpaste $138	Very Berry Felt Necklace Han... Crafts2Cherish $43	Whimsical ballet print, ball... FadeToPink $8	Pink and Purple Glass Orname... naturegirl22 $8.95

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A Purrrfect Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!  This year we treated ourselves to the ultimate indulgence of cuteness: a vintage kitten-themed tea party complete with yarn balls and strawberry "mice".  There were several variations of the strawberries on Pinterest, and I just went with piping on some melted chocolate for the eyes (you can also use mini chocolate chips).  My mom and I enjoyed sewing the adorable little pair of felt mice from this pattern on Rhythm & Rhyme.  We made the cat brooches using a tutorial from Bloesem Kids, choosing patterned fabrics instead of the felt for the front.   The "Meow" hand-embroidered hoop in raspberry and pink is available for sale in my shop.  This sweet theme is also popular for girl's birthday parties so you could probably find some vintage cat and kitten birthday cards instead of the Valentine cards to add to the decor.  Hope your Valentine's Day was just as purrrfect!

New Items: Write Me a Love Song

Time for some new cake toppers for Valentine's Day!


"Love Letter", a mix of heart prints, red stripes, white floral, and red solids and polka dots. 


"Love" in hand-cut paper, with hearts, polka dots, and prints in pink, blue, and aqua. 


 "Love Song" in pink and red solids with music notes. 


"Two Hearts"  with red and pink heart prints, rose floral, and pink solids. 

New Items: Christmas Cake Banners

New Christmas cake toppers in the shop!  Shown here are hand-cut paper banners in "Merry Christmas" and "Peace, Joy, Love".   These would look lovely on a cake, of course, but just as festive as a mini garland for your tree or for decorating your mantle.

Featured!: Holiday Gift Guides

I'm so excited to have my hoops in two holiday gift guides this year.  Go check out the fantastic finds on Cool Mom Picks, which includes my JOY hoop set, and the Oh So Lovely Blog, where my Wild & Free hoop set is featured.  Thank you so much and happy shopping everyone!

New Items: Halloween Cake Toppers

New cake toppers for your Halloween party!  

Fabric cake topper in black, jack-o-lantern orange, and purple.

"Boo" cake topper made from hand-cut paper  in black polka dots, stars, and bright coral.  

And (because I like to mix it up a little), a set of 12 cupcake toppers black and orange made from ribbon, fabric, and paper.