4 Days to Go

~ 4 Days to Go ~

Quick post ~ lots of pics, little writing.......

My "bling" shoes for the wedding

MULTIPLE gifts from my adorable PRH sis, Katie at Rose*Breeze*Boutique. She spoiled my daughter & me!!!

Everything Miss Katie does is color co-ordinated to PERFECTION! Charms for the feather tree, scrapbooking fabric & doodads, pretty votive in Bree's colors ~ with BLING in the form of a vintage rhinestone button for me which I adore!

Katie's packaging was so fun to read & such a delight for the eyes & the senses! I'm already using the stress-buster lavender scented pillow. I've teased Katie & told her she should have included at least one extra!!

I am sooo in love with this little sachet pillow ~ the vintage chocolate & rhinestone button is just scrumptious!

Look at this gorgeous VELVET purse that Katie designed for Bree! WoW~she is going to be the best-dressed gal at the rehearsal dinner, too, with this knock out purse!!

Another of my dear PRH sisters, Lorena of RoseChicFriends helped me hunt high & low for the papier mache' intials that we will be using at the reception. (I'll pic those later, too). When she mailed them to us, she was so sweet to include a surprise for Bree & me, so prettily wrapped!
Miss Lorena sent me some beautiful die-cut angels and the most adorable little cherub guest soap! She certainly knows what I love & collect!

Look at the gorgeous handpainted roses heart ornaments she made for the feather tree! Her roses are divine, & I love the pearl hangers!

Even the back sides are yummy! Look at the glitter on top of the chocolate paint!! Bree will be using these on the feather tree & then on their first Christmas tree in just a few weeks!!
This wedding card holder was a pinata wedding cake that I covered in bridal satin, trimmed with Venise lace & gimp, & then added the piece de' resistance . . . . Miss Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage's handmade ROSES add the crowning glory!

It turned out just lovely ~ Thanks, baby sis Amy!

She also sent the pearly "P" initial for Bree (I believe she got these at Michael's, Shann!). She personalized it with one of her special little tags, so sweet!

One of my first PRH friends, Bertie of Aunt May's Cottage is really spoiling us, too. She is a sweetheart who has TONS of unique Victorian items in her shop that are right up my alley, & she definitely is on the same wave length as me in the decorating & collecting department!

She sent us this wonderful vintage wedding book. Just look at the lovely graphics.
I bought some beautiful medallions from her to use at the wedding & reception that are beautiful beyond description. This heart & pearls sachet also came from her shop. Her work is exquisite & the girl is so bad ~ she just overnighted me some MORE goodies for the wedding!! Bertie, you are such a dear! I'll picture them & post again later!

Hugs,
Stephanie

Looky Looky At What Lori Sent!

Looky Looky At What Lori Sent!

Girls, anytime you get a package that looks THIS PRETTY, you just KNOW it is gonna be heavenly, no matter what is inside!
My dear friend Lori from Pink Faded Roses sent me this surprise package in the mail ~ well not exactly a surprise as she had been "teasing" me for weeks about "something" that she was putting together for me! But I couldn't pull it out of her as to what it was going to be.

Boy, she really knows how to pack a lot of goodies into a box! There were little dress & shoe notepads, wedding graphics, glittery bows with little pink butterflies........

....cherubs, wallie roses, the cutest tiny pink clothespin.....Even silk rose petals scattered throughout the box!
Gorgeously wrapped presents.....
I wish she could have seen how my hands were shaking as I carefully opened each individual present. I giggled, I cried, I squealed with delight!
Lori knows I have a passion for anything GONE WITH THE WIND, so she often posts little snippets of trivia or pics from the movie or from that time period for me in her wonderful blog.

She surprised me with a wonderful Scarlett O'Hara figurine that I had never seen before. Hmmmm, I feel another new collection coming on!!

Look at the actual photograph of Clark Gable & Vivien Leigh on the front inset of Scarlett's gown. Isn't this just too beautiful for words?!?!

Lori, Scarlett is sitting in a place of honor at the base of my staircase. I pass by her millions of times a day, & everytime I do, I SMILE & think of you!!
Now THIS is what made me cry. My daughter is getting married in just a few weeks & of course Lori & I talk lots of wedding talk, so she made this precious wedding cake box just for me. It says Daughter's Wedding Day, is glittered, has a beautiful heart charm, millinery flowers, pink satin cording, some beautiful button adornments that had belonged to Lori's dear mother & tiny gold rings, & sheet music, & lovely pink roses! Lori really poured her heart into making this special treat & luckily this one will last forever & never give me any extra calories!!
Inside is a beautiful white rose, more awesome wedding graphics, & more pretty pink roses. What else would you expect from the Pink Faded Roses girl?
This is just exquisite & I'm so proud of it. I will treasure it always. Maybe we should all twist Lori's arm into making some of these to sell on etsy or eBay. She would definitely get some customers as her work is impeccable!
Look at the frilly pleated lace base & the lace "Icing" swags and the sweet satin roses all over it!

Thanks so much Lori for such a sweet remembrance & for always being there for me. I feel so blessed to count you among my dearest of friends & always look forward to hearing from you & reading your amazing blog!

Love & Hugs,
Stephanie