Sugar*Sugar

fall craftiness

Hello Friends!

Sorry to have left you with that last image for so long... ha ha ha

I've been working on lots of goodies to add to a fair booth of my friend's. They have a pumpkin patch and are taking some pumpkins and handmade items to the local fair, so I made a few small things for the booth.

I made some small glittery wands and crowns for the little princesses to wear while they enjoy the rides and cotton candy! Fun!

I'll show some pics of the booth as soon as I can!

I've got a ton of other projects in the works, trying not to be overwhelmed with everything at once, but sometimes that's just how it goes...

I'll be adding some of the Fall decorations and handmade Halloween items to the shop later this week, so stop in if you get a chance!

chat soon,

Analise

a comment about comments...

HUH???!!?

This photo is a couple of years old, but it still makes me laugh... haha

So, there seems to be some confusion. Typepad, my blog host, has made a few changes when it comes to leaving comments.

Back in the *old days* (a few weeks ago) I could simply reply to your comments via email by clicking "reply"... easy right?

Well, typepad, thinks they've found a better way... to respond WITHIN the comment thread.

(either that or I have to make a WHOLE new email to reply to you... in the age of texting, instant message and microblogs, email is kinda ancient, you know?)

So, from now on, I will reply in the comment thread to your comments.... it is a little easier, let's be honest. This way I can maybe answer a few people at once and answer your questions a little easier as well.

So be looking out in the comment box for your reply! :0)

Oh, also, don't worry, if it's personal, I'll just keep it between us, kay?

xo

Analise

Dear Rachel Ashwell...

I was in 8th grade when Rachel Ashwell opened her first shop, Shabby Chic, in Santa Monica California in 1989. When her first design book was released in July of 1996, I was 1 year married and already putting her style into practice into my little newlywed apartment.

I got her book and remember LOVING every detail... I finally had a name for my style, my ideas and my favorite things. Ever since then, my house has changed in ways, but always has maintained that soft, comfy, relaxed flea market feel. Shabby Chic.

I was DYING to have visited Rachel's original Santa Monica shop a few years ago... here's a photo of the shop then...

If you've been keeping up with Rachel Ashwell and Shabby Chic at all, you know that she's had a really rough year. Through it all, she has maintained her blog where all of us who know and love her style can follow her thoughts and dreams and new ideas.

At last, her original store, on Montana Ave. has reopened. Last weekend, Sept. 12 the shop's lights were turned on once again!

I feel so so soooo lucky to have visited the new shop, Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Couture shop just 1 week after reopening! Let me tell you, the feeling of the store is fresh, clean and so very inspiring! I had a nice chat with the gals inside, who as you can imagine, are so lovely and welcoming and are over the moon about the reopening of the shop. 

With permission, I took a TON of photos to share with you, some of the features you will recognize from Rachel's blog, and some you will recognize from her new book, Shabby Chic Interiors! So FUN!!!

So here they are... enjoy!

Here I am, so excited to be there!! hee hee

I heart you Rachel Ashwell! Thank you for Shabby Chic!!!!

Muah!

xo, Analise

Market Soiree

I'm home!

My quick turnaround trip to Hollywood was so so fun! We arrived on early Friday afternoon and mom and I set up our tables for the Artistic Affaire L'Automne Market Soiree. Kim Caldwell is a fabulous hostess, and let me tell you, everything was amazing. She works really hard to make every single detail perfection, and it was!

I mentioned in my last post that I had 2 tables... one for fall goodies and one for Sugar*Sugar goodies...here they are! (Cheryl of Confections sent along some of her creations to add into the mix as well)

The room was filled with so many fabulous tables, it was such a sight to see!

This is Candice Carpenter of Peacoats and Partyhats and I... her table is the photo below... she is so amazing!

Here is sweet Amy Powers of Inspire Co... love her so much!

ADORABLE Kim Hesson of Miss Alayneeah and myself, so happy to finally have met her!

Me and the homegirls, Jenn of Eye Candy Creations and Jessi of Scrappy Jessi... so fun!

Well, it's been a whilwind of a trip and I think I'm going to have a nap! :0)

I've got a TON of photos of my trip to see Rachel Ashwell's new Shabby Chic Couture shop!!! YOU ARE GOING TO LOOOOOVE THEM!

will post them tomorrow!

xoxo

Analise

Hollywood bound!

Hey everyone! Wanted to show you some of the goodies I've been preparing for this weekend's Artistic Affaire L'Automne Market Soiree. Sugar*Sugar is not only sponsoring the event but also attending. :0)

I sent these little taggies with some foof to all the attendees. I hope they enjoy them!

 

Because I'm so undecided, I went ahead with 2 tables... 1 for the usual Sugar*Sugar goodies and the other for some unique fall and Halloween items!

My mom is coming along as well, so we've been busy this week with some last minute preparations. I've put together lots of fall ribbons, trims and embellishments as well as some super fun Halloween banners.

 

 

 

Here are some of the shop goodies I'm taking along... I'll share more photos of my tables as soon as I get home!

Well, I'm off! I leave in about 7 hours, so I better get to bed!

chat soon friends... I'll be back asap with photos from the weekend!!!

xoxo

Analise

forget me not

Happy Saturday!

Just a quick post to let you all know I am now offering these SUPER DE DUPER miniature Forget Me Not flowers in the Sugar*Sugar shop!! I have long adored these little posies, using them every chance I get in my art and paper crafts.

Here are a few examples of how I've used them in some of my projects...

 

 

 

 

 

I'm SOOOO EXCITED to finally be able to offer these to you! I've had SO MANY emails asking about them... now I can send you directly to them! :0)

You can find these sweet little posies in the shop now, just follow the links below to take you directly to them!! :0)

Pink Millinery Forget Me Not Nosegay

 

Buttercream Forget Me Not Nosegay

 

Aqua Millinery Forget Me Not Nosegay

 

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Also, don't forget to check out the Sugar*Sugar Fan Page on Facebook! I'm usually microblogging every day, so you'll get more frequent updates between blogs.  Hope you'll join me!

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Have a great weekend everyone!!

XO

Analise

shabby shelf upcycle

Hi friends! I didn't crawl under a rock, I'm here, just really busy lately.

In my last post I mentioned that I was working on my studio. I've spent an entire week redesigning the room to better suit my needs. I'm sure a lot of you can understand, an art studio NEEDS to be inspiring AND functional. My studio has this crazy ability to get messy REALLY fast! I have the shop supplies and inventory including shipping supplies, boxes, tape and packing peanuts as well as all of my personal crafting supplies. 

Over time, everything seems to get all jumbled and mixed together and then you end up with a heap of mess. ;0)

So, it's all redesigned now, and SO MUCH EASIER TO WORK IN!!!

I don't have all of the pictures edited quite yet, but wanted to at least share the "upcycle" of my big black shelf, that formerly was a catch all for shop supplies.

 

 

My husband helped me haul the shelf to the backyard, it's a monster. 

We sanded it, just a bit to make the paint stick. Then it took 2 coats of English Linen flat paint to cover the black. After it was completely dry, I sanded the corners and edges to give it an aged, vintage look.

I had an idea to create a collage of vintage wallpapers on the back of the shelves, inspired by Alicia, Pam and Denise.

Here are the shelves, half way into the project... so good so far!

To make the collage, I simply cut the wallpapers into small squares and rectangles, and yes, I used Mod Podge, the old fashioned way. It worked perfectly! I only used the glue on the back of the papers and each edge to seal, because some of the papers would bleed and discolor.

The completed collage, I'm so happy with the results! :0)

 

 

 

 

It came out beautifully, I couldn't be more happy with it.

I brought it inside, added some goodies for inspiration on the shelves. I'll use the bottom shelves and drawers for supplies that aren't that pretty to look at... tools, misc. boxes and jars and books.

 

(These photos aren't the best, I took them in the morning so they are a little blue-ish and shadowy. I still need to add the door handles too, I just noticed! he he he )

Here is the end result...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A funny angle, but this is my custom shop sign made by Jenny and Aaron of Everyday is a Holiday... my favorite!

 

That's it for today friends... more photos to come of the rest of my studio... I even made a "before" video, if I can stand to post it... kind of embarrassing! ;0)

One last thing, I just wanted to invite you all to check out Sugar*Sugar on Facebook! I just opened a fan page there where you can keep connected with me! Find it HERE!! :0)

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Remembering eight years ago today, September 11. Forever will be burned into my memory. Today I honor the American heroes, remember those who lost their lives and will remain so thankful for my family and friends.

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~Analise

shop talk

Hi y'all!

Just quickly popping in to let you know that the shop has just been updated!

The popular PINK BOTTLE BRUSH TREES are back in stock!!

As well as the PINK MICA FLAKES !!

Pick them up while you can, these items go super quickly!!

I've also added a FALL SUPPLIES Category, where you can find all of the goodies you'll need for fall crafting!

 

Lastly, I just received these great new metallic velvet ribbons... in the classic Sugar*Sugar colors of pink, aqua and silver! I know you will really enjoy working with these... I'm thinking Christmas already!

Aqua Metallic Velvet

Hot Pink Metallic Velvet

Silver Metallic Velvet

 

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Back to work for me. I've been cleaning out my studio (again!)... painting some pieces, rearranging, etc... so I'll be posting the new improved studio photos! A little hint... I finally got around to THIS project!

Until then,

Analise