Great Gift Bags

I just made a ton of these for the shop and our tree lighting event at Bethany Village. They are great for gift cards or treats. These are the perfect vessal to hold your childrens teacher present in. No need to wrap just stuff and go.

We Got Featured

The ice cream party was feature here Catch My Party

Lisa at Fancy That also had a professional photographer Tori Ava Photography come in and take some photos of a Woodland Fairy Party at Bliss by Fancy That. Here is a photo of my custom ordered magical fairy bottles. There were 16 very happy little ladies after the party.

So excited.

Woodland Fairy Themed Party

 I have been so busy. Here are some things I have been working on:

Our Woodland Fairy Party

Thanks To Fancy That and Bliss Cupcake Shop 

Custom vintage University Of Oregon football banner is now available at Bliss. Stop in and check it out.

Ice Cream Party By Fancy That

I had the great opportunity to help put together a Ice Cream Party at Bliss by Fancy That.  I got to help with the styling! Here are some photos

Thanks Lisa!

Easter Tags

Here are my Easter tags available at Fancy That inside Bliss Cupcake Shop.

Cheers!!

Shop For Makenzie Table

We had a great time at Shop For Makenzie. Now I will be working on a ton more swell stuff. Big sellers today were, dress garlands, tags, Santa's Own Magic Reindeer Feed, and tea stained gift card holders.

My little fingers will be flying to restock. I have been asked to put some of my items in a store here in the Portland area  Munchkin Designs She will be opening her shop inside Bliss Bake Shop

Can not wait.

Cheers!

Three Things A Girl Needs

There are three things a girl needs. These are critical. Pay close attention.

1. A good Hair Stylist

2. A good Gynecologist

3. A good Dermatologist

After years of searching, I had found my perfect Number 1. My wonderful hairstylist. Then the mean old world, turned ugly. After two years of bliss and bonding, I got "The Call". A call that changed my life forever. Apparently, my hairstylist was in the Big House.

Yeah, you heard me, the Pokey! The Slammer.

I know what you are thinking, 'Where the heck do you get your Do done?' Well, I'll have you know, I get my Do done at a very posh salon in the Pearl District. It's not White Trashville.

To verify this rumor (because I so didn't want it to be true), I called said posh salon. I knew by the tone of the Owners voice, the horrible news was true. My all time favorite hairstylist was in the Slammer and therefore, no longer able to cut my hair.

My perfect universe was crumbling. I had finally found someone who understood my need to color my hair at home, my obsession with trying to make my curly hair straight, my desire to have long hair for the first time in my life before I have to cut it into a respectable shortdo for my approaching old age. My felon stylist had been perfect in every way except for the little fact she was using peoples credit card numbers to buy stuff.

I wanted to scream, 'give me one last haircut, I'll pay cash'. My felon stylist hadn't dipped into my account (I checked). She must have really liked me. Oddly my heart warmed at the thought. Hmmm, what does that say about me? I think it says I've had some really bad hairstylists.

Alas, I have been forced to start hunting for a new, Number 1. So far I'm not satisfied. One desperate day, I almost called my felon stylists old boss,to ask if they knew when she was getting out of the Big House. I really am desperate.

Now, the all important Number 2. The Gyno- Fortunately, I have that covered. She's a British lady and somehow it makes it all better when she speaks with her lovely accent. During these annual visits, I gaze into my gyno's caring eyes and listen to her lovely voice. I see Dame Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, I think of the Queen, the mother of her nation, the figure head of British history, and I know they all have been in the shame situation. Somehow that's comforting. Note: Important to look for a gyno with an accent.

Finally, Number 3. A Dermatologist. After years of so so dermatologists, I have found a keeper. You have to get you one of these. If you are in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Patricia Norris is my lady, give her a call. She listens. She focuses on you. She is open, forward thinking, and hip to all that crap out there. There is not a silly question or problem she isn't afraid to delve into. She knows her stuff. And she recommended I stop wasting money on Lancome and Clinque skin care products and go to an old remedy that I must say, is the best. ~Rosewater And Glycerin Face Spray. She said, sometimes going simple is the best. And all that fancy expensive stuff is just that, fancy expensive stuff.

This is the company she gets hers face spray from. I order it from them also. Very inexpensive.
http://shop.caycecures.com/aromatherapywaters.aspx

I have been using the Rosewater and Glycerin as my moisturizer for the last several years and my skin has completely cleared up and feels wonderful. Its just perfect. It smells light and it feels great when you spray it on, especially during those hot summer months. Very refreshing. You can even use it on your hair. It's swell.

In conclusion, it important to get a hairstylist who is not a felon, a gynecologist that has a lovely British accent (Scottish and Irish accents would work also), and a Dermatologist who is sooooo not into all the beauty care hype.

Signing off.

Swell Stuff

I have added a gadget to my blog! It's entitled, SWELL STUFF.

It's up off to the right.

See over there???

It's a miracle that I figure out how to do it, bein's I'm a little slow and all.

Anyway, it's my way of sharing the swell stuff I find here and there.

My first entry is a spiffy little item. It's a Tea Maker by Teavana, good for iced or hot, loose or bagged tea.

You have got to get one of these little babies. In fact, the act of going into a tea shop is really fun. At Teavana you can sniff the tea and create your own concoction. Once you decide, be sure to get some German Rock Cane Sugar. A little goes a long way. Oh don't forget your tea maker. Now you are set.

Once you get home put the kettle on and follow the instructions on the back of your bag of tea for the right amount of scoops of tea and rock sugar. Add the hot water and let the loose tea settle to the bottom (or if using a bag let it steep until the color is the way you like your tea). Once your loose tea does settle to the bottom you are done. Put your tea maker on top of whatever cup you want or on top of a glass of ice and the tea will just stream down into your cup/glass minus the bag or the tea leaves.

So easy and sooo good. Such a swell item. Makes great iced tea because the rock sugar is already dissolved into the liquid.

Enjoy, Swell Stuff, number one.

Cheers!

"Good Books Never End"

On the way to school today, my 13 (yes, I said 13) year old son (WOW) was upset that it was time to go in the building because he was at a gripping point in his book.

I asked, "How gripping can it be? You've read that book before?"

He said, "Mom, good books never end."

Meaning they live with you throughout your life. I think this is very true. I'm sure we've all had books that stay with us. Some that we think of as friends that sit on our shelves so we can revisit them every once and awhile.

Well, here are a few of my all time favorites. Nothing too heavy but one that make me smile.

Cheers!