My Copper Inspired Jewelry, don't you love the Siren Cowgirl Image?!
This is a gift for a friend, let's see if she knows it's for her.....Planning to give it to her on friday.
One of my newest beeswax creations especially for Blissfest!
I also found this gorgeous Victorian jewelry box to sell.
All these and lots more this friday and saturday in Mesa. More tomorrow!!!!
Blissfully yours, Tricia
If you are in Arizona, you have to be at this Grand Fandango friday or saturday. Friday night is the big party and saturday is the big shopping day!!! You can still shop friday night as well. Bring the kids too, there will be lots for them to do! All this week I am going to try to post pics of what I will be bringing, and maybe my outfit. Still adding the final touches to it. DO you have yours ready???
I'll start the countdown with these awesome clocks I picked up on Sunday at a flea market in KC. They are so darn cool. They make a great starter collection if you ever thought about collecting vintage clocks.
More to come!!!!!
Blissfully yours, Tricia
Friday I got to stop by Curious Sofa and peek into their holiday displays. I missed the Holiday Open House the night before, bummer. Teach me for not checking the blog daily! Either way, it is so beautiful when you walk through the doors.
DOn't you love the blustery leaves in front of the door? They are blowing everywhere, I love it!
Frosty, peeking thru the trees in the store. I hope he don't melt!
One of the many Wendy Addison banners Debbie D. carries in her store. SHe always has a huge selection of Wendy's items. I wish I could buy them all!
When you walk through the doors you are greeted with a cream/silver/black display of Christmas items mixed with vintage items.
Then towards the back of the store she has a gorgeous display of vintage and new religous relics and tarnished silver. I get so many ideas when I walk thru this total eye candy shop. There were too many people in the store for me to get better pictures, sorry. I tried my best.
It's funny, my son Michael was interested in collecting vintage religous artifacts about 7 years ago. And now every time we go to a flea market or antique shop we always search for these items. A few years ago not too many people were wanting them, but not now.
more Wendy Addison and vintage bottle brush trees
small vignettes are featured throughout the shop. You have to look in every nook and cranny here.
You can also check out Debbie Dusenberry's design talents in this months Better Homes and Gardens SPecial Christmas Decorating Edition. It is on store shelves now for 5.99. I picked up my copy yesterday.
Blissfully Yours, Tricia
Instead on Snakes on a Plane(the movie), Stamps on a Plane! Some people ask me how I have time to make some of the things I have for sale at the shows I do. Well, here is a little secret. This week while flying out to Kansas I brought a small stamp set, ink pad ,and some blank carnival tickets. I really can't stand to sit idle on a plane and do nothing. It feels so much like a waste to me. There are few distractions, and usually 2-3 hours of playtime. The only bummer is no room, and not much to play with. So if you can focus on project, and bring a few essentials-Voila!
Here is my purse on my lap, and then the supplies. Yes, it is cramped but it works!
I'm making these for Blissfest and Silver Bella !
Yes, people do look at you from their boring newspapers and books and think you are a wierdo. But I think they were wishing they could do something as fun as what I am doing. I know they do. I just go off in my own little creative world and smile. Now, if I could only get Southwest airlines to build a craft room area on the plane, we'd all be happy campers! hee hee.
Tomorrow---Curious Sofa pics!
Blissfully yours, Tricia
I love birthdays and cupcakes! Lucky for me, today is my Birthday! Woohoo! Some people frown on birthdays but not me. I'l tell you it's my birthday. Not because I want you to tell me Happy Birthday, but because it's just a fun occasion and it makes people smile. And the cupcakes are just a bonus! enjoy the birthday cupcake pictures....
Blissfully yours, Tricia
Here we go! Christmas is coming! Are you ready? I'm not ready, but if you are thinking a little bit about it, come and play with me at Blissful Living Studio on Nov. 21st. I will starting the first of a few of these classes on making these absolute cuties! You can choose from the traditional red/green or.......
Christmas blue with a little sparkly snow piled on the windows.
or my personal favorite......PINK!!!! with some silver tinsel. SInce this picture I have actually added some more sparkly goodness to this pretty little house. I will have lots of papers,embellishments and some vintage goodies to make your house sparkle! The best thing about his class is that you will make 2(TWO) of this babies! Woohoo! These are so cute to make a few of these and put a battery operated light inside for a Christmas glow in your house. To sign up for this class call the store at 480-733-0552, or email me and I'll get back to you. SIgn up quick because classsize is limited. Hope to see you there!
Blissfully yours, Tricia
I had the awesome pleasure of being able to attend one of Terri Brush's Soldering Classes this weekend. She is very talented and patient instructor. And tons of fun! I also got to hang out with some great friends which is always the best.
Wendy, owner of Melrose Vintage, and Terri. Wendy is sweetest and most gorgeous gal! We have lots planned in the future, yea!
You know I had to share the most fabulous Banana cookies I have ever had! I could have had these for lunch everyday!
As you can see it was a packed house! And this house was absolutely gorgeous! This was the back patio/veranda area-stunning!
My friend, Sue and Terri
Me, creating my soldered house
This is the front and back of my soldered house. I had a blast. I always teach but don't get to take alot of classes, so this was a real treat for me!
Plus, I got to hang out with my favortie gal, Maija
here are 2 of Maija's gorgeous houses. The puppy one is so cute! Gotta go, lots of work to do!
Blissfully yours, Tricia
Who's cute witch legs are these????
Only the cutest little witch on the planet! Miss Minnie!
Last night at Domestic Bliss we had a Fall Open House with fun Make n Takes with Halloween flair to them.
The very talented Cami made glittered spider webs. They were very spooky but elegant too.
Dixie and Katie, the two gals that keep the fun times going! How can you not have fun with these two smilin ladies?!
Here's my spooky mess! Halloween luminaries and tags.
I even got to take a picture with the cutest witch!
Have you ever seen a Candy Corn Bar before?? 6 different kinds of candy corn??? Hello! Yummy!!!!
Creme Brulee candy corn-my favorite!
Minnie, the cutest witch had something spooky for the girls to make. you gotta beware of a witch that cute--she might just make a spooky skull flower pin. We had a lot fun last night. Now it's time to get ready for Blissfest!!!
Blissfully yours, Tricia
Come and play with me this thursday night from 6-9pm at Domestic Bliss. I will be doing Make n Takes with these vintage looking cuties.....
They are Halloween Luminaries that you can use each year. Pop a tealight in them and you get a spooky sight! I will also be making Halloween tags for $2 each. The luminaries range from $5 to $10 depends on size, and supplies are limited so come early!
We will have Make & Takes~ delicious displays and a yummy candy corn bar to take care of your sweet tooth. Come and play with us... you won't want to miss this enchanted evening! Giveaways, Discounts and MORE!
Cami will be making some Halloween ornaments and spooky spiderweb picture frame decorations... Tricia will be making some fun luminares & Halloween tags~ all of these fun Holiday projects cost under $10 to make! Come in and have some fun crafting!
This is your last chance to make some great Halloween projects before the witching hour!
ANd stay tuned I have been working on my Christmas class samples for November and December!
Blissfully yours, Tricia
Vagabond Nites on Third Thursdays in the Melrose area of Phoenix was a huge success! Shopping by sparkling lights among all the gorgeous vintage shops and vendors was the best. The weather was great and the people were even better! Thanks to all who came out to support us. What are Vagabond Nites on Third Thursdays you ask? Third Thursdays take place every third thursday on 7th Ave & Indian School. All the amazing shops are open late til 10pm. Rust & Roses, Melrose Vintage, Hollywood regency, and a few others. Then, after you tour the great vintage/antique shops you can stroll through the vendors that are set up outside of Rust & roses. Here are a few pics from the evening....
Here is a quick view of my table set up. DOn't ya love the vintage bank bags???? Too cool!
Sweet Sage Vintage
I really wanted these pink boots but of course, not my SIZE! I tired to stuff my 7 1/2's in these 6 1/2's but no go. BUmmer!
The always gorgeous Heidi of Paris Montana!
The lovely Jenny of Hollywood Regency. She made her gorgeous dress!!
Meg Harper's awesome artwork!
It was a great night for everyone. We will be out there again on Nov. 19, come and check out this great shopping spot!
Blissfully yours, Tricia
