The ZONE

Aren't these yummy colors?  I just listed two packs of these luscious old trims in ice cream colors.

It seemed fitting to add these Neapolitan colored old buckles to the shop too.

I hope some the same person buys both, I just think a project made with these would be so pretty. all are sold, thanks, and yes, the buckles went with the trims!

You probably don't hear me mention thread and needles much around here, but yesterday I actually got some out and sewed this old millinery bloom to this vintage silver bag!

My mom would have been so proud of me!  I used thread instead of glue. 

Supposedly, yesterday was my tagging and organizing day, but I ended up making stuff too.  (and I did get some tags made, by the way)

Ever had one of those days when you just are in the zone? I had no interruptions, no phone calls, no family around.  So, I was in my studio from about noon till 11pm. I didn't even eat, I just focused. 

Those days don't come by very often. Good thing, because the day after, I feel like I have a hangover from it all and can't get anything done at all.

Aging sucks. A super productive day means a lazy day coming up next.

Let's see, how did those zone hours go? I made these two fairy dancers, finished up and tagged 6 wallpaper journals, bagged and tagged a lot more millinery blooms, drug out my Christmas decor items that are for sale, dug through vintage Xmas cards, and sorted some jewelry. 

Well, that doesn't sound like it was worth missing dinner for does it? It felt like I got more done than that....

There was some blog hopping, and Ebay shopping involved in my day too. As well as a few little things here and there, clean ups and touch ups and so on.

Basically, the day just flowed. It was great. One thing after another, I was like a machine cranking out work and completing jobs left and right.

Before I got swept away with studio fever, I hit a couple of garage sales and did a little shopping.

I found this doll house/bookshelf at a local cool junk store.

Great Silver Bella display, huh? It will add much needed height to my table tops, and I can turn it on its side and use it for a box to pack stuff in to get them up there.

And how cute is the back of it?

I was thinking about covering the shelves in vintage wallpaper, but I will most likely be giving the  piece to Sugarwings for her dollies when I am done with it. 2 year olds and vintage papers don't mesh well.

See this note, "just because"?  It was from Scrappi Jessi and was a package with the cutest and most thoughtful presents. "Just because" she is a punkin!

Two cute ornaments were in the box, and both went immediately onto the chandelier that hangs over my computer.

This chandelier  is filled with mix matched colored crystals, and lots of sentimental things. A picture of my mom on a glittered star, tags and gifts I have received, a stuffed Dorkie from Sissy,  my collection of K's, a picture of my fairy grand baby on an ornament from Barb, a wooden angel from Beth.

If I keep adding to it like this, soon, all the pretties will drown out the light!

Comments

[becca]

A super-productive day is usually followed by a "lazy" day for me too. I always forget that though, when I am having the *good* day. I'm thinking "WOW, I'm Superwoman." Then aches, pains, and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........
I guess it balances out (?)
:)
Becca

[Jean Eakin]

You really did have a productive day and it does make you fill really good. You deserve to have a lazy day now and then .We all need those once in awhile. I forgot to ask did Sugarwings love her kitchen redo?
Well you have a relaxing day now.
Jean in Virginia

[Brenda]

Wow, you got a lot done...good for you!
i love that dollhouse shelf and it is painted so cute, I just know your trip to Siver Bella is going to be a blast....loking forward to the posts to follow it....
Brenda

[Bethie]

I love those days. They are hard to come by. When they do I feel so energized, and satisfied! Absolutely love the doll house. Cute as heck display piece. wish I could attend Silver Bella, maybe next year! My friend, Meg (lives in KS), and I are talking about attending in the future!

[Sweet Cottage Dreams]

I am laughing at your statement about needing a day of rest. I am SO glad I am not the only one feeling like that!

You were a busy bee and created some wonderful goodies. LOVE the boxes and whooo hooo about sewing! Way to go!!!

Sugarwings will love her dollhouse. How so very sweet.

Have an awesome week, Karla.

Becky
:)

[Jessica]

Your projects are all beautiful! All the millinery flowers lined up in the box are so pretty. I think you got so much done, you don't need to feel guilty about a "lazy" day. You probably get more done on a "lazy" day than most people anyway!

[Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage]

WOW!!! You got a LOT done!! I love everything you made. You are so lucky to have found that dollhouse! I have been looking for one like that for awhile now.

How sweet of Jessi to send you just because gifts! She is such a sweetie :)

Hugs,
Amy

[LiLi M.]

Yummy pictures Karla! And I love the dollhouse. I wouldn't use vintage wallpaper either, because when you use it as a display you hardly see the vintage wallpaper and afterwards, well you already told us that. Perhaps you could use some fabric or little doilies inside to put the merchandise on and perhaps some musicpaper (which is cheap and easy to come by on the walls). I think it's so clever to use this doll house! Have a great week!

[Mary Isabella]

So many beautiful things..m..

[Vicki Chrisman]

Hey girl.. send some of thos productive juices my way..will ya? Man.. how do you get so much done?
Hey... looks like I'll get to come to vender night at Silverbella.. so SEE you there! YAY!

[Tamy]

Busy lady!!
LOVE the fairy dancers especially, so charming and chic...
Have a great week.

[Judy]

What a lovely day you had. Don't you love quiet days when you get so much accomplished?

[Beverly]

Whoa, you did get a lot done. I love your fairy dancers, and your just because pretties.

[jana johnson label]

You make the cutest things. I tried to make a crown and it didn't turn out quite right but still semi-cute...Thanks for all the ideas. I hope someday I can share one with you...
Jana

[Denise Fontaine]

Beautiful as always!

[Gretchen Schaumann]

Please know that you have totally inspired me through reading your blog these past couple of days. What a treat your blog is. I just recently discovered it, and love all of the great projects you create and show. How fun you are!
Thanks again!

[Susan M Hickam]

Hey Karla- loved your little fairy dolls! I see the dollhouse came home with you. I thought it was adorable when I saw it there. Have a great week.

[Terri]

So love reading your blog! Do you live close enough that you don't have to ship that beautiful house to the bella party? Next year we will meet! Hugs,Terri

[Carrie]

Are those dancing fairy arrangements inspired by the lovely French antique wedding domes? I love the wedding domes, they are so elegant. I don't think fairies are part of the traditional imagery--maybe they represent imaginary weddings to imaginary knights on white horses, hehe. Maybe you should add some toads in knight costumes...
What a great little silver bag!

[Marilyn]

You had a very productive day! I love the little fairy dancers--sweet, sweet, sweet!
You deserve a good lazy day after reading about all you accomplished--enjoy:)

[sarah @ a beach cottage]

sigh it sounds like my kinda day

i love the fairy dancers

sarah

[catiean]

hi Karla
sweet sweet dancers....I lust after all of your vintage millenery!
what a great productive day. I love it when everything just comes together one after the other.
catie

[fitty]

Hi Karla.. I don't know why that I've to come and see what pictures in here again & again hehehehe.. I love the ice cream colour trimmings.. do you think you have more? hehehehe just asking.. btw you did a lot in one day! and all are pretty.. especially the silver bag and the dancing ballerinas under the glass cloches.. very very pretty.. and not forgetting the dollhouse shelf.. too cute!

have a great week!