Kay Ellen

Button, Button who's got the button?

This quote has been stuck in my head for quite awhile! Ha-Ha

I bought this pretty pillow at a flea market a few months ago and the button went missing right away.

Now a new hunt was on to find a replacement button for the pillow. I looked in button jars I had on hand and kept my eyes open while shopping but I couldn't find anything I liked.

Last night while helping my Mom get ready for her next trade show it hit me...

Forget the button, my Mom has a big stack of miniature doilies! 

A fun and creative idea I wanted to share with you all today.  

I stacked three treasured books and added a blue book on the bottom to draw your eye towards the sofa.

A little pop of color in the purple glass door knob and pretty pink blooming primroses combined add a simple artful change to the setting.

Here's an instragram photo below of what I was designing last night for Jodees Inc 

Whimsical burlap sling bags using Sealah no sew adhesive tape.

Finding creativity in the details...

Have a wonderful week, 

:Kay Ellen

 

Connecting with blogging friends Here:

 

Pretty things for you!

Oopsey daisy wow-zers 

Honey at Potpourri Friday's

Beverly ~~~ Pink Saturday's!!

Stephanie Lynn's Sunday Showcase

Seasonal Sunday's with the Tablescaper

Love of Aprons

My love of aprons began as a child...

I am so pleased to announce I have been published in Stampington & Company: Apron-ology!

This apron I designed was inspired by a tea towel made by sweet Jenny from Orange House Gardens.

Of course, I had so much fun adding each element with Sealah No Sew Tape  to the apron.

Thank you so much to the very talented editor Beth Livesay for selecting my story and project for your artful inspiring magazine!

If you would enjoy reading more about my fond childhood memories and creative apron details...

Pick up a copy of the 2012 Spring Issue of Apron.ology today! 

For local clients and friends stop by: 

Forget-Me-Not-Antiques and see the apron in person! 

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a blessed week,

:Kay Ellen 
 

Romance ...

Gathering  blooms ... for a bud vase 

Selecting dishes and linens ... for a little romantic table

Packing the breakables ... in a vintage red suitcase

A special book of poetry ... for a little romantic reading

Filled my french cart ... with everything needed for an enchanting afternoon

Just a few miles down the road ... it's time to set the table 

Opening and pouring ... a refreshing French Berry beverage

I love our local UCR Botanical Gardens ... a wonderfully weathered gazebo nestled in the Rose Garden ... a beautiful, romantic destination

My grandmother's vintage tray transforms into a beautiful table ... perfect for two!

Romantic and so simple to create! Add a couple of pillows, a favorite throw, provides warmth ... the cozy setting

Pretty little candies and treats to share.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Bless the one you love,

:Kay Ellen

 

Blogging Parties I am joining in this week...

Happy PINK Saturday blogging friends

Sunday Inspiration at TheTableScaper 

Potpourri with Honey

Sunday Showcase with Stephanie Lynn

Ten Traveling Journals

 

Ten Journals, Ten Women, tons of creative fun.

I was asked to participate in a group of artful women to create journals that would travel from artist to artist to share our creativity.

The journals could have any theme we wanted but needed to reflect something we love.

I chose the theme of Travels by the Sea... 

On one of my flea market adventures I found a vintage Cash ledger book dating back from the 40's. I was so excited this would be come the base for my journal! 

I used a lot of Sealah No Sew Tape to embellish each page created.

Such a fun project putting each page together and yes I did get a little carried away adding each element. 

 

 Growing up in Southern California, beach trips were a big part of my days away and holidays. 

 

 I added a page for the ladies to take a treasure out of a sea bag.

 

 Another page for the ladies to choose a bookmark. 

 

 They will discover a page of mermaid ramblings by the sea...

 

Each journal will travel one by one to each particpant, I'm mailing my "Circle of Friends Journal" out this morning, it's off to the first destination in Texas.

I hope my friend Nancy from "My Crafty little page" enjoys my theme and has fun adding her designs!

I am really looking forward to recieving Dana's journal first from "The Stone Rabbit", I can't wait to get creative using her theme, whatever that may be and add a couple pages.

What a totally artful way to connect with others around the nation.

A big hug & thank you to Beverly from "How Sweet the Sound" for connecting us all together!

More fun pictures and updates to come...

Have a great week friends,

:Kay Ellen

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy

I was just remembering my daughters words she said to me after reading the book Pride and Prejudice for the first time.   

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy...

I love to plan special events and when it was time to celebrate my daughters sweet sixteen birthday I had a wonderful idea! I decided to plan a Pride and Prejudice Teaparty.

Romantic Living Magazine just published photos I shot on that special day and they also asked me to write out a few creative party planning tips to share with their readers.

Thank you Romantic Living for sharing special touches of this enchanting day!

Here is a closeup of the photo I chose of Mr. Darcy to set next to my daughter's place setting ~~~ she loved it!

 

The magazine is available on new stands this month.

I hope you will pick up copy and take a peek.

Feel free to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a copy of this beautiful magazine issue filled with romantic ideas.

Thank you to the very talanted editor and cheif Jacqueline deMontravel for featuring this event in your enchanting publication Romantic Living.

I will have my daughter draw a name out of a hat on February 10th. 

UPDATE!

We have a winner Lorraine from Raine Beau you have won a copy of the magazine!

Congratulations and please email me with your address.

Thank you so much for stopping by,

:Kay Ellen

Road Trip to Phoenix

I am getting ready for a road trip with Jodees Inc.

We will be at the Phoenix fairgrounds selling Sealah No Sew Adhesive products at the Rusty Barn Show.

CLICK HERE for more information

Quilters and  crafters travel from all over the globe to see the latest trends and inventive products to purchase at the Rusty Barn. Our booth number is #331

I will show off recent projects that clients and artisit have been making using sealah tape products. 

The beauty of the product is that you can use it on so many surfaces...paper, fabric, metal, glass and wood.

One new use I used in my shop...the  hat on "Jack Spratt" 

I used sealah no sew tape adhesive to adhere the deck of cards and ribbon on the black velvet hat.  So quick and easy to complete!

Sealah tape is a very smooth and fast drying product. The tape adheres quickly and has a faster result then hot glue or liquid glue. 

The blue night stand  shown in the photo above I used a little piece of sealah tape to adhere on the gliding wood bar inside the drawer. The drawer seemed to be moving a little off track but now the drawer glides in and out perfectly. I just placed a small 1/2 inch piece of tape under the bar and that's it! The bar inside the drawer is not moving at all. Thank you sealah tape. 

The most recent publication my parents products are featured in is the 2012 winter issue of Threads Magazine!

Congratulations to Jodees Inc !

Just a reminder:

If you live in the Inland Empire please don't forget to stop by and vote for your favorite mannequin for a chance to win a 50.00 shopping spree at Forget Me Not Antiques! 

For those of you who have been asking me to purchase sealah no sew tape locally, I did add several 5 yard variety packs to my shop. I have the vareity packs for sale in a display curio near the front of the store. Just ask Martha or Jan for assistance to purchase.

The entire line of sealah tape products are available to purchase anytime on-line HERE  

Ok friends, I am off to finish some projects and also finish packing. 

:Kay Ellen

Creative Mannequins

I hope you are all having a great week...I thought you would enjoy a sneak peek at some of our creative manniquins on display at the shop.

Drum Roll Please...

Meet Jack Spratt~~~!

He is all dressed up for Valentine's Day with gifts in his hands...a red long stem rose and a heart shaped box of chocolates.   

Miss Georgette is ready with her french inspired tutu,crown,golden fluer de le and a beautiful red rose bloom. I think Jack Spratt has a crush on her. ha-ha 

We have Shelly from the depths of the sea placed near the front of the store. She is greeting our customers with her charming seashell dress,fishnet lampshade and pretty lace adorments.

Pretty details of the store...

Sweet Georgia, the incredible artist that has graced our doors for this event. She has been painting for weeks to show off her miniature oil paintings and they are for sale!

The charming Winnie loves to take long romantic strolls around the park. I adore her umbrella and fashion sense!

Adorable Vintage Penelope...How does her garden grow? I love her "Pink" linen apron:)

Well as you can see we are having alot of fun with this contest and the guests that walk into Forget-Me-Not Antiques are enjoying every minute of their visit:)

Please make sure and stop by to take a look and vote for your favorite! We have twenty dressed mannequins to choose from.

A winner will be annouced on Valentines Day!

What do you think? Do you have a favorite themed mannequin? 

Thank you for stopping by.

See you soon,

:Kay Ellen

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I love Blog Parties...

Particpating in these listed below:

REDNESDAY

Pretty Things For You


Whatever Wednesday

Pink Saturday

Pink & White

Happy weekend friends!

This week flew by so quickly~~~and January is half over? Wow!

We are having a mannequin contest at Forget-Me-Not Antiques. A fun event for our customers to have a chance to win a $50.00 certificate to spend in the store.

Dress-forms and mannequins are arriving this weekend all dressed and will stay in the shop until Valentines Day.

Stop by and vote for your favorite dress-form for a chance to win!

Happy Pink Saturday!

See you soon! 

:Kay Ellen

Treasures & Creative Junk

Do you love to shop for treasures? Or maybe junk?

Forget-Me-Not Antiques is over following with great furniture and whimsical pieces. 

Come on by and take a look! 

Forget-Me-Not-Antiques

3773 Elizabeth Street

Riverside, California

951 779-1441

Open seven days a week

Mon-Sat 11:00-5:30  Sun 11-5

Thank you for stopping by,

:Kay Ellen

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Joining blogging friends HERE to share Pink for the weekend!

What Inspires You?

Capturing something artful with my camera is a favorite way I can share creativity and inspiration.  

A recent visit to the Las Vegas Neon Museum was a huge highlight for my 50th Birthday! 

Come take a peek and be inspired in a new way...

I shared these photos on my flickr page and mentioned how I would have loved to purchase a small sign or just one letter to hang in our home... But this museum is for preserving history, not for selling.

The chippy faded graphics from the past were amazing to see in person. 

The fluer de lis was a favorite to see!

My husband and I were smiling the entire time we were on the tour. Between the two of us and our art backgrounds we could have stayed at the museum all day!

For more information about the tour times of the Neon Museum Boneyard and to make reservations in advance CLICK HERE

You can also make reservations for photo shoots in advance at a higher rate determined by the Museum Director.  

A very popular location for Hollywood to shoot :) 

A fascinating tour and interesting history behind the iconic neon signs and their original designs.

I highly recommend the tour!  

:Kay Ellen