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A Mad Hatter Tea Party Stylist

This morning when you woke up - things were different.  

The air was fresh because the window by your bedside was open and a cool breeze was coming in.  You could smell something sweet... like little frosted cakes.

You stepped out of bed and onto a cold wooden floor, slipped on your robe and slowly approached the curious oak wardrobe over in the corner of the room.  The hinges creaked as you pulled the doors open.  Like I said - things were different - and the things inside looked so unfamiliar.

Such curious things....

LunarraStar on Etsy left this sweet little teapot necklace dangling from a hook on the inside of the door.  It was sparkling in the light that came through the window.  You slipped it around your neck - excited to see what else lie before you within the curious wardrobe.

Luckily for your cold feet, a beautiful pair of ballet slippers were left on the bottom of the wardrobe...

HydraHeart lined them in pink satin - perfect for a spring morning, exploring the contents of an old oak wardrobe... (and wow!  they fit perfectly!).

Hanging from the three hooks within the wardrobe were three different dresses just begging to be tried on... so... you did.  What girl could resist??

The first one was a delicate little babydoll dress, partially constructed from a vintage slip.

It was left in the wardrobe by imyourpresent, with love.

Hanging from the second hook was an intricately detailed and futuristic jumper, handmade by emilyryan.

You tried it on and felt otherworldly.

On the third hook was an incredibly special ruffly party dress.

It was placed into the wardrobe by katetowers.

You don't know how these treasures appeared in your wardrobe - or what is so unreal about the day - but you know that you never want it to end.  A gust of wind swirls into the room and pushes one of the doors to the wardrobe shut.  On the floor, you see another treasure.

FIAZCO has left a silk-lined clutch!  You knew this had completed your outfit for the day and you should make your way down for morning tea.  It is, after all, your un-birthday!

Today will be a little different... as you had sensed... it will be full of crazy mad tea parties from coast to coast to coast.  Stories and photos and inspiration will be shared between friends and strangers alike.

Be sure to enjoy the tea party, as mad as it may be.

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A Mad Hatter Tea Party Invite

The time has come, my little friends, to talk of many things.  

A Fanciful Twist is hosting a Mad Hatter Tea Party on Saturday, June 27th!

On that day, her blog will be filled with all things Mad Hatter-y and Tea Party-ish!  I couldn't be more thrilled with this theme because Alice In Wonderland happens to be one of my favorite movies.  I'll be brewing up something here on my blog on that day too.  You will have to stop by and see!!

You're invited!!

Vanessa of A Fanciful Twist is keeping a list of all the participants on the sidebar of her blog so be sure to visit each and every Mad Hatter Tea Party to get your fill...

Welcome, 2009!!!

Happy New Year, Everyone!!!

I hope that you rang in the New Year with happiness and love!
Let's make it the best year we've ever had, shall we??

 

Work Christmas Party 2008

Work throws us a big party every year right before Christmas.
I mean... BIG.  Like, a couple thousand people are there.

Each year there is some form of entertainment.  This year, we had Girl Talk.
Things got a bit crazy.

  

We have a winner!

Kelley from Dragonfly Reflections!!

I picked her name out of the cauldron and now she's going to be the proud owner of a Running Stitch flower of her choice :)

Yay Kelley!!

 

Autumn Asks Questions

Have you ever been to Michigan in the Fall?

 

Have you ever been on a journey where you actually took the time to notice and appreciate all the tiny details along the way?

Have you ever faced a fear - just to feel more alive?

 

 

Have you ever had a friend that just made you feel completely at peace, completely happy and completely loved?

 

Have you ever seen colors in nature that are so bright they make your jaw drop??

 

 

 

Have you ever looked at something that reminded you how amazing, complex and beautiful life can be?

 

 

 

Have you ever been exploring... and made discoveries that made you feel like a kid again?

 

 

 

 

Have you ever played scarf limbo in a pumpkin patch?

 

Does this remind anyone of "James and the Giant Peach"?  ;)

 

Have you ever seen something and thought - "this was meant to be mine"...

 

 

...and then gave it a home?

 

There are so many amazing smells... sounds... and tastes of Autumn... what are your favorites?

Happy Autumn everyone!  And most importantly - Happy Halloween!

**If you're new to the blog, please leave a comment!  I have a beautiful hand stitched Autumn felt flower (you pick which one you want!) waiting for a new home!  I'll randomly pick a new commenter to receive this gift from me with love!!

 

   

   

Which is your favorite?

Halloween Party Prep

For the past month now, we've been working from at least 9am-8pm almost every day at work.  Sometimes later.  It's very tiring.  It'll slow down again soon, thankfully.

It wouldn't be AS bad if I didn't have so many OTHER things that I wanted to do!!  When I get home from work, I have dinner and then it's 9pm!  So then what?!  I try to do a project that I'm working on for about an hour and then it's bed time.

The problem is that I have SO many projects that I've started or want to start and I just get frustrated with my lack of time to actually get INTO them - and most importantly - finish them!  Here's my list of projects I've started or want to start:

• Canvas Painting
• Painting the bookshelves (did finish one out of two! yaaa!)
• Embroidered peacock pillow
• Embroidered pirate ship pillow
• Suede & Skull Comforter
• Janie's Red/Black/White dress
• Free People Inspiration Journal
• Fall Felt Flower Bouquet
• Multiple piles of fabric waiting to turn into aprons
• Textile Designs to print on fabric
• Painted vintage picture frames for engagement photos
• Edit/Crop engagement photos
• Button & Ribbon necklaces
• Embroidery for Heidi's coat
• Altering Astrid's sweaters into vests

Soooo... that's a lot!!  All those things... could easily be a full time job.  I'd love it if they COULD be my full time job!

Getting to the point... the Fanciful Twist Halloween Blog Party is coming up this Saturday!!  I've been working (a bit...) on a project for that! 

Please make sure to check back on Saturday - as well as check out the other blogs that are participating. 

Also!  We've decided on our costumes for this year.  Peter, Evan and I are going to be Aberzombies.  Zombies in Abercrombie.  Like it??  Just WAIT till you SEE it!

 

Pumpkin Faces in the Night

I love everything about Fall.

I love the smell.

I love the crisp, cool air.  The crunching of the leaves.

The amazingly warm, naturally vibrant colors.

Cinnamon apple cider with pumpkin donuts.

I love Halloween!

 

There are only a few more days until October - and then it is ALL OUT HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES for the month :) because one day is just NOT enough.

Something great is happening on October 18thhere in Blogland... I hope that you will check back to join in the fun!
Vanessa of A Fanciful Twist is hosting a Halloween Blog Party and I will be taking part!  She will be making a list of blog links of everyone participating in the Halloween Party.  It will be fun to see everyone's creativity! 

On the 18th... I'll have a special blog post with my own personal Halloween party, with all sorts of yummy Autumn and Halloween-ness going on.  Even a special give-away to a lucky new commenter!

    

Be there... or be eaten alive by zombies.