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Have you ever wanted to ride on a luxury party bus to the World's Largest Flea Market in Canton, Texas?
Me, too!!
And now, we will have the chance to do just that on July 30th! We have a limited number of spaces available for this very special excursion... there will be refreshments, goodies, and special surprises...
Join us for the ultimate "Gilded Girl" day of flea market fun!!
The baby girl has once again gotten a most coveted invitation to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party!
Oh, Vanessa, you have outdone yourself once again!!
The flowers have been chosen.
The decor has been gathered. A little faerie dust to set the mood.....
Some silver candlesticks for sparkle and shine.
The party lighting is always so important, of course...
Oh, this one will do nicely!
So hard to choose a hat... a lovely pink crown, perhaps??
Or is this the perfect topper? The wee one is giving her nod of approval!
The table has been set.
But wait... oh, no!...
Someone has found the treats and started the party before the guests arrive!
The tiny culprit has been discovered!
But who could possibly deny her the sheer joy of a red velvet cupcake in her moment of pre-party anticipation?
Oh, not I! You see, she even saved me a bite...
Let the party begin!!
Be sure to visit www.afancifultwist.typepad.com for a complete list of "guests" at the party of the season!!
We are so happy to be participating this year in a fabulous blog event, hosted by the lovely Karen Valentine!
There is something so wonderful about having a peek inside someone's creative work space, and to have literally hundreds of spaces to look at... well, it doesn't get much better than that!
So, let's have a little look around...
Our studio is just perfect for the two of us. We are on the third floor of an old church, and the space is surrounded by windows. The light at this particular desk is lovely in the daytime, and it is wonderful to look out at the treetops and the downtown skyline.
This trim and thread cabinet is a favorite piece. We bought it years ago at an auction in Los Angeles. It weighs a TON, and it was not easy getting it up two flights of stairs. But we love it, and it looks like it was made for the space.
This angel mirror was a gift from Shea to me a few years ago. I love how she watches over us. The mannequin holds a collection of vintage brooches on her apron.
We are fond of keeping things in glass jars, even on the computer desk. Everything is visible, and it is easy to get inspired while gazing upon their contents.
We hope you have enjoyed this very tiny peek into our creative world. And we have news!!
This coming week, Jo Packham is coming to Dallas to shoot our studio for the February 2011 issue of Where Women Create, and we could not be more thrilled!! Jo is warm, gracious and beyond inspirational... we are literally pinching ourselves with excitement!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Please check back with us frequently for updates and further peeks... and feel free to join our journey on Facebook at "A Gilded Life".
Please don't forget to check Karen's blog for hundreds of fabulous spaces to drop in on!! Have a great time!!
We are holding on to HOPE in a glass hand... so strong and beautiful, and yet so fragile.
If you are joining us for "The Gilded Nest" art event July 30-August 1, you will be leaving on Sunday with your very own affirmation of hope, and all that means to you. Sterling silver, semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals wire-wrapped to create the loveliest heirloom bracelet.
If you are not able to join us for this special weekend, please know that we are holding your hopes in our collective hands... fragile and beautiful, profound and life-changing.
What are you hoping for?
Oh my, the Charlottes have been busy getting their makeovers and awaiting their very own, lovely little "Dream Box". Some of them are getting a little extra rest, as if they are imagining where their travels will take them and who they will go to live with as they embark on a beautiful new journey...
To know that they have been buried for so long, and so very far away... it is especially gratifying to breathe new "life" into these pretty girls.
Who will keep them safe after they leave our hands? Who will love them and give them their "forever home"?
We can hardly wait to see!!
