Vintage Flair

Much needed girl time

It has been a while since my last post and it seems like life is whirling around me.  A couple of weeks ago I was in Disney with my family and the following weekend I went to visit Karla.  It is such a treat to visit her and hang out in her lovely studio but it is even more of a treat when some of your favorite friends join you. We went to Bottoms Up in Kansas City for a little antique shopping.

 
 
 
 
After a little shopping and lunch we all headed to Carol's farm house and all I have to say is OMG.  It was so beautiful and relaxing.  It really left a lasting impression on me and I totally want to re-decorate my home.  Here are some gorgeous snap shots of her home.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The following day we hung out in Karla's studio all day and talked, laughed and created wonderful things.  Here are a few snap shots from her fabulous studio and I could of taken 100 more, there is so much inspiration housed in one spot.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Take a look at the supplies that Heather and Andrea brought with them.  One word, FABULOUS!

 

 
 

Here are some of the projects we did that Karla showed us how to make.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It is so nice to hang out with friends and I wish we all lived closer.  Well, it is back to reality...kids, work and every day life.  I am home today because Lily-Grace has strep. Thanks for a great weekend Suzanne, Karla, Andrea, Heather and Jennifer.  

Don't ya just love her?

I bought this when I was back in MI and I bought it from the cutest place in Romeo called the Urban Merchant.  It was their grand opening and if you live in the area, go check it out.  They also had this below and I would LOVE to have it.  OH MY!  (The photo is not the best...I took it with my cell phone.  But you get the idea.)  Basically it is a reproduction of an old theater and there are paper dolls in the inside.  Well, technically they are not paper but they are backed on foam core I think.  I can't remember.  If you look on the shelf above the the theater, you can see some of the paper dolls that came with it.  You can't see because the photo is so blurry but the shop owners cut out vintage paper in the shapes as flowers and spread that on the bottom.  I flipped out when I saw it.  I wish I had my own studio because I would of bought it in the heart beat.  Gees, if I put that in my craft closet, there would be no room!

 

P.S.