Sweet Eye Candy Creations

Inspire Company guest artist

Hello sweet friends! Are you ready for a magical and whimsical hot air balloon ride thru sweet YUMMYVILLE? Well, hop on! Let the journey begin!

Im THRILLED and honored to be featured as a guest artist on my sweet friend Amy Power's Inspire Company website. I've had a BALL creating fun and whimsical treats that are currently for sale in her shop. So let's take a lookie at what's available.

Sparkley Cupcake Fairy wands. Who doesn't LOVE cupcakes? This adoring little fairy is ready to celebrate, so give her a jingle and let the party begin!  

Close-up

This next sugary sweet creation is titled "Candyland" It was inspired by the board game and the children from the movie " Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". They are much cuter than the Oompa Loompas.  :)  

Close-up's of this candy colored EXPLOSIAN!!!

This box just brings out the little kid in me. When my son saw this piece he literally tried to grab the big lollipop. "Oh NO! That's Miss Bunnies!". :)  

Im sooooooooo tickled to share these DARLING vintage doll head brooch corsages. All the girls have their own style and name. You can dress up a jacket, pin it on a handbag or tote bag, adorn it to a frilly lamp shade, or even add it to some gorgeous ribbon for a gift.

This was my first gal I ever made. Her name is Daisy.

Some sample pics of how you can use them.

 

 

On a frilly lamp shade.

You can use these little gals on whatever you heart desires! Here are some group shots.

Let's meet "The girls" one by one.

"Grace"

"Sammy Jo"

"Roxy"

"Norma Jean"

"Lucy"

"Miss Scarlet"

"Candy"

"Jenny"

"Ginger"

Oh these girls are so frilly and fun. I cant wait to make MORE!!!

Ok my sweet friends I've saved the best for last........

Enchanting and magical hot air balloons. I CANNOT even begin to tell you how much fun I had creating these balloons. I would sit with my head in the clouds and dream of what I wanted the theme, style, and look to be.

This balloon is titled "Fairyland Free Balloon Rides"

Sweet little fairy soaring thru the clouds. Wanna take a ride? They are free!

This girlie froofy balloon is a ballerina's dream! Decorated in beautiful colors of aqua and pink and green. It is titled "Dancing on Air".

Ballerina's twirling and dancing with DELIGHT!

I hope you've enjoyed your balloon ride thru sweet yummyville and moreso brought a smile to your face. :)

They are all handmade with tons of love!

Hugs &  Candy Kisses! XOXO,  

WOW! WOW! WOW! One year of blogging! Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy! :) I cant believe one year ago today I sat down and nervously wrote my first post. I had NO clue where to start! What to say! Well, I feel like I've come along way since my first post. l've never been one to write eloquently like several of my blogging friends. I've always been envious of those that have a beautiful gift of writing. I might not be one of those gals, but I do feel like I've developed my own personal style and I ALWAYS write from my heart!!! I would love to give a WARM THANKS to Miss Jenny Heid. It was Jenny from the very beginning that inspired me to start blogging and open a Flickr account. (Which Im so addicted to btw!!! LOL!!!) Jenny kept insisting I jump on board! Well, Im soooooo glad I DID!!! Im going to sound super sappy here, but blogging has changed my LIFE!!!! Never EVER did I expect to connect with soooo many talented, inspiring, and fabulous people. I cherish the friendships I have developed thru blogging. Who could ever imagine I could be such close friends with someone that lives hundreds of miles away? That is what the gift of blogging has done for me. I love to share my sweet vintage treasures, whimsical creations, my adoring family, and most of all my friendship and love to all new and old friends.   

I want to THANK ALL OF YOU who entered my giveaway. Im BLOWN away by ALL of your comments and amazing compliments. I had happy tears in my eyes several times. YOU ALL INSPIRE ME!!! I  sincerely cant thank you enough for your kind words. I wish I could give you ALL a big happy hug! You make my world a MUCH HAPPIER PLACE!!!!

 

This is me and Esther Bunny and Im sending you ALL Virtual ((HUGS!!!))

DRUM ROLL for the GIVEAWAY!!!!!! The Winner is.............. The randomly picked number is: 79

TAMMY from CA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Tammy for always stopping by my blog! I cant WAIT to send this goodie basket of sweet treats your way! ENJOY!!!! :)

Before I "unveil" some new creations and note something really exciting for me. I MUST share some SUPER ADORABLE summertime and patriotic 4th of July goodies.

My girlfriend Suzanne that went to Scott's with me about two weeks ago made ADORABLE placemats with the photos we took of the vintage dolls.

 

HOW CUTE!!!! Wouldn't these look PRECIOUS decorated at your 4th of July picnic??? You can find them here in Suzanne's shop Italian Girl in Georgia for purchase. 

Ok, Next SUPER fabulous find. Are these AMAZINGLY ADORABLE hair barretts from Goldilocks. They scream SUMMER FUN!!!!

Darling packaging!!!

EEEK! Miniature SNOW CONE and RED, WHITE, and BLUE POPSICLE !!!!

 

Im SO excited to put these Im Miss Vivi's hair. Of course I can see my son totally intrigued with them trying to pull them out of her hair which in turn causes her to scream and have a lovely meltdown. :)  

I CANT believe it's been since Easter since I've listed new items in my Etsy shop. It's totally been lonely and neglected. :( Well, I have a GOOD REASON why. Turning that frown upside down! :)

I've been asked by the incredibly talented, super sweet, and lovely Amy Powers of Inspire Company to be featured as a guest artist on her site as of July 1st. I was extremely flattered and honored that she asked me to feature and sell my work. So with that being said I have actually been a VERY VERY busy bee working away for the past 2 months. I've created some fresh and new original creations which Im DYING to share. I will share one sneak peek, but you will HAVE to visit Amy's site on July 1st for ALL the yummy goodies that will be for sale.

This piece is I literally dreamed up one night while in bed. There is something magical about hot air balloons. They lift you up into the soaring sky and clouds and float and sail you around where all is beautiful and peaceful. This hot air balloon is titled "Searching for Love".

          

The story of this piece is of a Parisian lady soaring over Paris looking for her long lost love. She is holding old vintage postcards and love letters.

The ballon is made out of chicken wire. Oh yes! That was an experience! Nice little scratched up hands. LOL!!! I wanted the style to be a dreamy french parisian theme balloon. The banner says "Searching for Love" in French. I've adorned the balloon with vintage rhinestone brooches, ribbon, fan, feathers, minature mask, millinery,etc.

Here are some close-up's.

 

 

This is my first balloon I've ever made, and being it so special I just decided I must keep it. :) I have an old birdcage stand in which I display the hot air balloon in and sits beautifully in my room.

Since this first balloon I have decided to start a "series" of hot air balloons. ALL will have a different theme and no two will be alike. I have created two smaller hot air balloons that will be for sale as of July 1st on Inspire Company's website. 

Ok, Im going to give you gals a little sneak peek of what you will find on Amy's site! hee! hee! Im such TEASE!

Hmmm.... it's definitely has to do with girlie vintage doll heads. hee! hee! On July 1st my post and Amy's site will be a HUGE EXPLOSIAN of Eye Candy GALORE!!!!! Im really really excited to share with you my new creations. Ya'll come back now ya' hear? hee! hee! Silly me!

THANK YOU AGAIN for the most HEARTFUL and lovely compliments I've receieved from you ALL! My heart is BURSTING with love and joy!!!!

HUGS & KISSES!!!!!!! XOXO, 

A sugary sweet GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!

Greetings my sweet and lovely friends! Im THRILLED to announce that ONE week from TODAY on Wen June 25th will be my ONE YEAR BLOGANNIVERSARY!!!!!! YIPPEEE!!!! I must celebrate by having a BIG giveaway to all my new and old loyal fans and friends! One randome lucky gal will win ALL these sweet goodies!

So, let's take a sneaky peek at what is all included!

 

Shabby pink pail and one of my girlie bunny Christmas ornaments (Yes Christmas! hee! hee!)   

Light mint green chenille and a beautiful vintage avon perfumed talc container.

 

Music sheet notes stamp

 

Darling little girl figurine and a stamp with the most beautiful and INSPIRING words!!!!

 

Of course I must throw in some Kitsch fun goodies.

 

I LOOOOOVE this fun retro cocktail napkins! hee! hee!

Last but not least. I made these adorable and fun tags. The little doll remindes me of Doris Day (hence the oldies music). Especially with the tag titled "Let's Chat". It reminds me of the movie "Pillow Talk". Anyhoo, these are uber cute and who ever wins my drawing I hope they will find a special place for them. :)

"Let's Chat"

   

"Hello Lover"  I just LOVE how Sarah Jessica Parker says it in "Sex and the City". Yes! Those are my juicy big red lipstick marks on the tag. tee! hee!

Finally, this last one is my FAV! I did an old 1950's glamourous look with this large tag titled "Cruising in Style".

 

"Honk if Blondes have more fun!"

"Im ready for my close-up"

Ok gals! PLEASE post a comment and make sure I have your blog or email address. I will announce the winner on Wen June 25th! As well as announce some fun and exciting news!

One last thing Im dying to share with you is a picture of my retro Hello Kitty bicycle. It was a Christmas gift to me from my hubby several years ago. Well, It's been stored in our basement for over 3 years now and has NOT seen daylight. We are getting ready to take a family vacation to the beach in about a week so I decided it was "high time" I pull my bicycle out and give her a good dusting! I cant wait to peddle around the beach on my Hello Kitty bike and ring my bell! :) RING! RING! Jeez! Do I sound like Im 12 years old or what? LOL!!!!

Hope you all have a fabulous and creative week!

XOXO,

Scott's Antique Market

 

Happy Father's Day to all you loving and doting Dad's! Today we celebrate YOU and the joys of Fatherhood. You are our strength and our ROCK!!!! We love you!!!!  

Yesterday my hubby was sweet and kind enough to keep the kiddies while my dear friend Suzanne and I drove up to Atlanta to attend Scott's Antique Market which is held the second weekend of every month. Over the years I've purchased several gorgeous pieces of furntiure and colletables from Scott's. This place is truly an antique lovers paradise!!! This was my girlfriend Suzanne's first time attending Scott's and we had HOURS of fun together!

 

Shabby Chic furniture

Beautiful pottery

I found this darling little piece for a BARGIN! It's kid size and it has a little tin wash basin in the middle and a little hook rack.  Im going to use it in the playroom for the kiddies. I was thinking Vivi could play with it and use it to bathe her dollies in. I got it half off! YIPPEE!!!!!!!

Here it is in the house. I think she will have a BALL playing and using it. 

We stopped and OOGLED several vintage jewelry bling. I fell in love with these FUN earrings. 

LOOKIE at this SUPER BLINGY BOW!!!! OH MY!!!!

I saw this WOWZA piece and giggled to Suzanne and said "How hot would that be to suprise your man wearing nothing but high heels and this gorgeous sparkley necklace??? hee! hee!

These next couple of photos are my FAV!!!! The SWEETEST little goodies and treasures. I was actually VERY GOOD and held MUCH restraint!!!

Doll cabinet FULL of googly eye dolls!

Sweet baby dolls from the booth of Rosemary Grant of Old Friends Ltd.

SQQQUUUEEEEL! Dolls GALORE!!!!!

Look at these darling little patriotic fellas!

I just ADORE this little blue eyed cutie!

LOVE these charming girlie salt and pepper shakers!

Vintage Children hangers

How sweet is this vintage sand pail???

I was DYING over the owners collection of VINTAGE holiday figurines and collectables! I was like a little kid in the candy store wanting one of each.

 

I purchased this beautiful old fringe card for a steel! When I saw this I instantly thought of Miss Heather of Pretty Petals. I know how much she loves these cards. :) Miss Heather when is your b-day? hee! hee!

Front

Back.

Late this summer I am starting a project of "re-doing" Grant's big boy room in a vintage nautical theme. My friend Suzanne who is an interior designer suggest I dont do the obvious "red, white, and blue" and do more neutral tones of sand, linen, seafoam greens, aqua, blue, and a mixuture of orange and gold yellows. I LOVE the idea!!! Im going to purchase twin beds and do simple bed coverings of washable matelasse coverlet, stripe ticking window treatments, and accessories that are vintage and vintage inspired. Lookie at what I bought yesterday for his room! Sooo cute and they match his wardrobe PERFECT!

I purchased this big wooden star which I thought it would look great on his bedroom wall. My hubby instantly took one look and said it looked like a  devil worship symbol. GEEZ!!!! THANKS HON!!! LOL!!!

I found these already painted blue and green picture frames, and these vintage bouys. 

Keep your eyes open if you see anything that would be super cute for his room. Drop me a line! Looking is ALWAYS the fun part!!! 

Ok gals, Im less than one week away from sharing with you some fun and exciting news. Cant wait! Come back and visit me soon!

Lastly, I want to dedicate this post to my beloved Alli. My husband and I had to put our sweet girl to rest this past Friday. She has lived a long and wonderful 16 years. She has brought so much unconditional love and happiness to my life. I purchased her when I was 20 years old and she has journeyed with me thru the up's and down's of my life. She will always be in my heart and will be deeply missed.

Hugs & Kisses to you all! Have a wonderful Father's Day & week!

XOXO,

Summer Days

Hello sweet friends! Glad you've stopped by. Our family is enjoying the lazy days of summer. My son Grant has summer break from his pre-school so it's been so nice not being on a fixed schedule and routine in the mornings. We can all leisurely get up and have time to actually enjoy the morning and not have to experience the mad rush of busy week day mornings. Well, MY CHILDREN may not notice a difference, but I DO! 

 I LOVED summer as a child. It meant swimming, riding bikes, ice cream trucks, roller skating outside in the driveway, family vacations. Brings back so many fun and nostalgic times in my childhood. Right now Im enjoying this time with my children and creating wonderful and memorable summer experiences for them. Before it get's TOO EXTREMELY HOT here in the south I try to let them spend as much time outdoors. This past Saturday I took my children to Dairy Queen. LOTS of great memories at the ole' DQ! Got to love their soft serve ice cream!!!

YUMMY!!!!!

After our trip to the local DQ, we headed to the park to burn off the calories. ;) This was Vivi's first time on a swing set and just from looking at the first pic it's obvious she LOVED it!  

Such a happy boy!!!!!

Me being corny and taking pictures of my feet.

 

The heat is already reaching the 90's here so needless to stay we didnt stay at the park too long. I put sunscreen on them both and they still started turning PINK!

It's nice to spending quality time with my children. Too often, I get caught up in my creations and work that Im guilty of not "stopping to smell the roses" I keep reminding myself that they are only young once and to enjoy every moment of it.

GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS! Who has seen this movie yet? What did you think? I LOOOOVED IT!!!! Im sure like many of you I am a HUGE DIE HARD fan!!!! Some of my close girlfriends Heather & Renee with whom I use to be next door neighbors with back in my younger single days use to get together to watch new episodes of Sex and the City every Sunday evening. We would wear our pj's, mix up a margarita and sit back and enjoy. Sometimes our good friends Ben & Jerry would hang out too. ;)

My girlfriend Heather hosted an "all girl" party for the opening night of the movie. Sixteen of us gals dined at a fun swanky restaurant in Atlanta. We of course had to celebrate the movie with the traditional COSMO martini.

     

Being silly!

     

"The girls"

All over Atlanta the movie was SOLD OUT! Our tickets were for the 10:45 show. I kid you not out of the whole entire theatre we counted only 10 guys! YEP! The rest were ALL women! Lots of estrogen flowing!!!! hee! hee! It was a site! GIRL POWER! :)

Dreaming of Mr. Big!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The evening was a blast! You MUST see this movie if you are a fan. I promise it wont dissapoint!

Have you ever heard of the motto "Less is more..." Well, I do believe in that in most cases. Less clutter and more simple is very soothing and pleasing to the eye. I agree to an extent. However when it comes to my daughters room it's MORE! MORE! MORE! I cant stop buying and collecting things for her room. Hence my newest purchase. I want to share with you my custom Vivian cupcake banner made my the SUPER SWEET and amazingly talented Laurie of Happy as a Lark.   I own several pieces of Lauries work and Im in love with her magical and enchanting creations. Especially her fairies!!!! This is a cupcake banner made in my favorite pastel colors with Vivian's name at the bottom.

   

It looks PERFECT on her fireplace mantel.

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Soooo ADORABLE!!!! Thank you so much Laurie for the gorgeous banner!!!!

I have some BIG SURPRISES that Im going to be unveiling within the next week. One VERY VERY special piece that I just finished creating that is dreamy and magical.

Have a wonderful weekend! Happy creating!!!! 

Hugs & Kisses,    

 

 

 

 

TA-DA!!! A New Makeover!

Greetings my lovely friends! Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day holiday! Thank you EVERYONE for stopping by my Sunday Show and tell and leaving me so many sweet and heartfelt comments. You comments just put the BIGGEST smile on my face, and I truly appreciate you ALL!!!!! ((HUGS!!))

 

SQQQUUUEEELLLL!!!! Im SUPER excited to share with you all my new banner and logo! The incredibly talented Miss Heather Bluhm designed my banner and business cards. I've admired her work for the longest time and I knew immediately I wanted her to give me an updated look. Im THRILLED!!!!  

I must give a HUUUUUGE thank you to Miss Natasha for drawing the SWEETEST MOST PRECIOUS bunny for my logo. I was chatting with her casually about creating a new logo for my business and I explained that I was having a hard time trying to find a super cute bunny that captures my look and work. Natasha totally surprised me by offering to design and draw her for me. She looked at my work for inspiration and childrens books and created this DARLING girlie whimsy bunny for my logo. I about DIED when I first laid eyes on her! Natasha's talent is endless! Im blown away!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you sooooooo much Heather and Natasha!!!! I LOVE my NEW look!!!

Have a fabulous and creative week!!!!

Hugs & Kisses! XOXO ,   

Show and Tell Sunday

***UPDATE!!!!! I've had several emails asking what the china pattern name is of my everyday china. It is Homer Laughlin Eggshell Georgian Chateau.****

Hello my super sweet friends! Happy Memorial Day weekend! Hope you all are having a lovely weekend. I feel like I've been on a mini vacation from my blog. I've been sooo busy with just "LIFE" in general that I feel like I've taken a siesta from my blog. Anyhoo, so EXCITED to be joining in on this Show and tell Sunday that is hosted by the SUGARY SWEET Analise.

I've decided to break down my Show and Tell by rooms of my house. The first room where we will take a peek at my lovely goodies will be my dining room.

This cabinet holds some of my beautiful tea sets, and teacups. As well as china plates.

 

Love this teapot!

  

A teacup that use to belong to my Grandmother.

 

This is my FAV teacup and saucer. The roses and colors are just BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  

I would LOVE to share my silver tea set with you however it is very tarnished and not looking it's prettiest! hee! hee!

ON TO THE KITCHEN!!!!

Im in LOVE with my everyday china. The soft shabby colors with it's beautiful roses swooped me up from the moment I laid eyes on the pattern This Homer Laughlin set comes from all over.

  

These are not FINE china, but I wanted to share them with you. These are beautiful pitchers that I display in my cabinets.

 

In my bedroom I like to display china plates on the mantel.

  

Displayed on my vanity is my silver and crystal set. I LOOOOVE Lady Primrose.

 My silver mirror and one of the jar lids has my initials engraved on top. It's a gorgeous set!

I have a beautiful display of picture frames in my family room. The frames sit inside a round silver platter along with a VERY tarnished teapot of dried roses. I think it's time I replace them. hee! hee!

In Vivi's room I have some GORGEOUS yummy shabby vintage german plates hanging on her walls.

 

A darling little wee china plate displayed in her wall shelf.

I sincerely hope I didnt over do it with all the german plate photos. LOL!!! Not sure if this is what Analise had in mind, because it's not tableware china, but OH WELL I had fun sharing with ya!

I recevied TWO HUGE surprises in the mail this week!!! One was a package from Miss Sadie Lou