Packing Up Pretties ~

My poor blog has been so neglected while I've been busy creating lovelies to bring to Silver Bella... Here's a few sneak peeks of my wares as I pack them up...

a special Silver Bella inspired ornie

Vintage Holiday Birdie Houses

Bella Princess Roses ~ check out their tiny crowns


Winter Dreams Nesting Kit ~ the finished nest ~ love this

Cone Kits galore

and lots of Sugared Messenger Doves dressed up pretty for the holidays

...of course I have lots of Sugared Peeps and more kits too!

When I get back I'll load up my shop with holiday goodies...now I have to figure out what I'm packing ~ for me!

Save the date ~

I have some very exciting news to share, and although it is a ways off, that gives you plenty of time to plan! The very talented Cassandra of My Artful Adventures, has created the most decadent Marie Antoinette inspired creative retreat, and she, Jen, and I will be teaching! My head is spinning with all the amazing details!


I'm already dreaming of how wonderful it will feel to jet out of the cold bleak New England winter and step into a glorious tropical setting ~ just check out the luxurious resort. Of course gathering together with a group of creative women will be the best part, and who knows, maybe we'll get some dashingly handsome men joining in - you never know!


And speaking of creative events, my upcoming Holiday Cone Party is filling up, so if you've been thinking about joining us, please visit the Studio and sign up! It's not in a tropical setting; but a fabulously eclectic and intimate estate where we'll be creating by fireside in the ballroom ~ the perfect way to get in the spirit of the season!

I hope you'll add these dates to your calendar and join us for some laughs, friendship, and creative fun ~

You're Invited ~

Come enjoy a magical afternoon creating beautiful and festive holiday cones you will treasure year after year. Keep them for yourself or fill with candies to give as gifts

Stop by the Studio for all the details!

Hope you will join us ~

Fruits of an Autumn Weekend ~

Saturday we headed to Nesting on Main's block party. They had live music under the tent and even though it was pouring rain it didn't dampen anyone's spirits

As I'm sure I have mentioned before I love this shop! It's packed with all kinds of fabulous trinkets and treasures, all of which I absolutely NEED ~ lol!


Look how they packaged my tiny purchase ~ these are my kind of peeps!


This is what was inside; little round enamel letters. I thought I'd put one on each of the doors in the corridor (upsatairs hallway,) just for fun (oops I forgot to get an L - guess I'll have to go back.) More black, I know, I'm not sure what's getting into me...maybe my kids are rubbing off on me


Here's a little clip of their shop featured on local NECN

Since we were so close we stopped by The Wilson Farm for some delicious treats; apple cider doughnuts rolled in cinnamon sugar were a must

The weekend ended with a hysterical covert mission, Operation Hydrangea. Under the light of a near full moon my partner in crime (who shall remain nameless to protect her innocence,) did a little clipping of our favorite hydrangea tree in town. Now before you get all crazy on me because someone stripped yours bare, it wasn't us ~ honest. We go to the same tree every year, and you don't live there. We like to think of it as maintenance, community service, simply pruning it so it will thrive and be bountiful for future generations...after all we did bring it back to life when it was so very sad many years ago

The fruits of our heist...a bumper crop ;)

xo Heidi

Nesting pic taken from Bonjour Bruxelles

The Raven's Nest ~

We've had a beautiful September here in the Northeast, but Fall is definitely starting to work it's way in. The air is cooler, especially at night, and the leaves are starting to turn. The hydrangeas, my favorites, have turned the most beautiful shade of rosey pink ~ just waiting to be picked!

I've been having a bit of a creative burst lately too. I know you don't see much black coming from me, but I had these little ravens and they were begging for me to create a new home for them.

Raven's Nests are in the shop ~

They were in part inspired by "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe

Hope you are enjoying the harvest season ~

xo Heidi

Flea Market Style ~

Many of you may have already heard the news about this fabulous blog; Flea Market Style. I love it, and some of my favorite flea marketers are involved! It's a behind the scenes peek at all that goes on in creating the magazine ~ fun stuff, right!?

I can't wait to follow their antics, travels, and treasure hunting!

Best of luck ~
xo Heidi

Art Opera ~

Have you heard the news ~ Art Opera registration is now open!

This fabulous East Coast event is the magical dream brought to life by the amazingly talented Lisa Kettell

Calling all costume designers...

My class ~ Belle of the Opera is a mixed media art doll project
We'll use paint, embroidery stitches, and vintage millinery supplies to create a freestanding doll. With embroidered samplers making a huge comeback, I thought it would be fun to incorporate some simple hand stitching, but fear not if you have never embroidered before. Whether your style is simple elegance or over-the-top, the emphasis will definitely be on having fun and being creative! The end of class we'll have a little fashion show, line the dolls up, and send them down the cat walk


I drew on my career in Fashion Design when I created this project; custom bridal, children's clothing, and fabric & embroidery design. My love of paper and vintage style arts & crafts has been a lifelong passion which I've switched my focus to in recent years, but fabric seems to be creeping back in more and more

Hope you'll join us for the artful festivities!

xo Heidi