Just saw this on etsy and about fainted! I mean how insane is this bed?! Swoon

xoxo

Afternoon Tea

Last Saturday Cassandra had afternoon tea at her home. She set the table so beautifully! It was a feast for the eyes! She brewed three kinds of tea and mixed up a yummy pink sangria. We ate tea sandwiches, berries, cupcakes and macaroons. All of it was delicious. This girl knows how to throw a proper tea party.

After tea Cassandra got out loads of decorative papers and we all just sat around and visited and created whatever we felt like. I made a little hanging collage for my daughter Lilly's room. I imagined a little shop of sweet delights run by a fairy. Lilly loved it and named her fairy "Ella". xoxo, Molly

Visions of Sugar Plums Already

I know it is early to talk about Christmas and I am not one to rush into the holidays but I just couldn't wait to show you a sneak peak at a project I have been working on for Amy Powers Christmas issue of "Inspired Ideas". I submitted my photos of the project this morning along with a tutorial. I will keep you posted and let you know as soon as the new issue comes out!...

speaking of sugar plum fairies...here is my very own living sugar plum playing dress up...

I love my girl! xoxo, Molly

A Most Curious Affair

A couple of weeks ago I was checking out at the grocery store and happened to see the Better Homes and Gardens Halloween publication. I was flipping through the pages and saw this...

I was freaking out! I fell in love with this wonderland party. I decided then and there that I must host a wonderland inspired Halloween party for my art group "Pretty and Vintage Things" . I can't wait!

I started right away thinking of a project that we could make together at the gathering. I came up with the idea of an altered cookbook. It will be filled with whimsical collages and delightful recipes of treats one might eat at a the Mad Hatter's tea party. I began my sample cookbook last week and it is coming along nicely...

I made the cover by painting, distressing and drilling holes into a bare wood picture frame.

(this idea was inspired by a project seen in Lisa Kettell's book "Altered Circus")

binding detail a pocket on the inside of the front cover to tuck in recipe cards and tags

decorated pages

I will be sure to keep you up to date on my party plans...I can't wait to work on my costume and share it with you! xoxo Molly

"Queen of Art" Event

I am beyond thrilled that Karen Hillman has invited me to be an instructor at her upcoming art event "Queen of Art" in Plantation, Florida. I will be teaching a class on how to make this "Royal Sweetheart Wreath"...

It is made with tea dyed coffee filters, vintage lace, silk roses, millinery, luxurious ribbons and lots of glitter! Click here to read more about my project :)

For more information on the event and to register click here . I would love to see you there!

xoxo, Molly

Charm Bracelet Night

Friday night Cassandra hosted a craft night at her home for our "Pretty and Vintage Things" art group. Cassandra is so talented and makes amazing jewelry! She was so gracious to share some of her amazing jewelry supplies with us and teach us how to make a charm bracelet of our own. It was a little frustrating at first because I had never made this kind of jewelry before, but with Cassandra's help I finally got the hang of it and ended up loving it! We had so much fun eating, laughing, learning and creating together once again. If you live in the Tampa area or in Florida and are interested in our group, click on the link above for more info.

Hope ya'll have a great week, Molly

Terrarium Fairy

My terrarium needed an update. I decided not to re-plant live plants in it this time. The metal around the bottom of the terrarium is rusting out from years of moisture :( and I didn't want to ruin it. Instead of living plants, I "planted" preserved moss and artificial ivy and fern. I embellished the tiny woodland with small pebbles, my ceramic mushroom, a pair of small garden chairs and a fairy that I created with vintage images and glitter. I placed the terrarium in front of my kitchen sink. My fairy world makes doing the dishes a little more bearable. :)