sweetpeas & snapshots

Blessings to You...and a Snowflake too!

 

Happy Holidays....

XOXO Mary

Merci, Mon Ami...Lori At "Vignettes"

 
A long awaited "Thank You" to the most gracious hostess and proprietor of "Vignettes",

Lori, owner of "Vignettes" ...

Miss Lori invited me last Fall to participate in a  Soiree with My Sweet Joy..

I had the time of my life as I inched my way through Heaven on Earth with all of Lori's wonderful Vintage treasures. The highlight of the day was a Live Fashion Show produced by all the gals where for once , I was a Super Model...

Lori made me feel so welcome. She is so humble about this amazing haven and business she has built over the years. Everyone that walked through the doors that day, I know feels the same way about Miss Lori as I do.

Can you believe she let me be a part of this spectacular day and then sent me some goodies on top of that....

Iridescent Chandelier Earrings and my most favorite birdy in the whole world...

A Feathered Peacock Headband that I have worn to every Holiday party this week...

LOVE IT and my beautiful friend, Lori...

Merci, Mon Ami

XOXO Mary

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4828 Newport Avenue
San Diego, CA 92107
619-222-9244
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"Live * Style"....and Then Some....

As promised my new favorite store in Venice....

The perfect haven to pick up those Holly-Jolly gifts. Unique finds including amazing original art from a local artist. 

Pillows, candles, couches...Every price point you need.

I'm so impressed by Ahmad & Francesca's  eclectic style and taste, it is like walking through a world bazaar....

Here is my tour that I captured, including the warmest, inviting owner, Ahmad, that simply adores his family. Family photos are nestled in corners that make you feel like you are in their home.

Enjoy...

Park City...Here we Come...

I'm gathering my coziest and warmest for a two week Holiday in Park City and Salt Lake City,Utah....

Any suggestions for Vintage Treasure Hunting?

Don't hate (such a strong word..) me but I will be hitting all the major Scrapbooking stores...I know this community can be so divided, You are either a Scrapbooker ...or hmmmm...A paper artist? We all now how it began...

But ,Yes I am proud to see that was my start and it is still a big passion for me...

Venice Boho alittle later....

XOXO Mary

Bottled Feelings...

Beauty.

Inspiration from Vintage items that as you create you often wonder what their previous life was. Or who it was with. When you create with someone else's history, you make a new happy life...even if it was an ornament that once hung on a grandmother's tree in Kansas baking cookies for Christmas.

It's bright, shiny, happy and new....

Maybe that's why we love it so much....

These translucent beauties  are available at "Vintage Bliss" made especially by Tricia.

Last of the Lovelies...

Vintage Lily-Rose. I can't wait to create my "New Year's" hair accessory around this classic beauty. Here is my inspiration...so pretty...

Just an idea..Oh, but wait...I'm not a super model...
 

An Apricot Tulle apron with vintage Gold trim. The perfect little valance I am going to hang in my side kitchen window. Thank you , Miss Linda...

Well, that is all the goodies that my wonderful friends gave me.

I am a lucky girl. 

I found an amazing Bohemian store in Venice today that I will share with you tomorrow....

XOXO Mary

"Vintage Rabbit" Ring in the New Year....

When I saw Joy's new creations of whimsical cuffs and rings, I put in my request for my Sweetpea Green Ring....

"Joy" to the world...

XOXO
 

"Glamerella Junk" in MY Trunk...

Sherry hand-dyed this beautiful cranberry slip for me to wear during the holidays.

It is the perfect shade of sweet persimmon...

...It had me at the door. True Love, I've never met a Vintage feathered hat I didn't adore. Sherry has an eye for such beauties...

More to come...

Xoxo Mary

Bling...Bling

 

I am happy to share with all of you my friend Dyanna Cooley's new website.

Dyanna has the brightest Bling but and even bigger heart!

Look what she gifted to Liza-Lou and myself.

I am amazed at how sparkly and gorgeous my new cross is...I am wearing it now!

Thank You so much....XOXO

Dyanna is offering the newest, hard to find jewelry supplies and swarovski crystals.

Visit her store here http://www.jewelry-supply-crown-cross-vintage.blogspot.com

Heaven Sent...

What can I say about Miss Linda?

Linda lets the Gypsies invade every month and sell our goodies while our friendships build and keep getting stronger and stronger.

A special thank you to one of her proudest accomplishments, Chandler, her son. Chandler took great care of his houseguests with special heart warming food including homemade pancakes Sunday morning...Yum.

Kindness is in every inch of her body....

 Beautiful photo by Tricia, an amazing photographer. But more than that, a dear friend that has been the biggest angel in my life since I met her.

 More photos tomorrow, I have to show you all the booty I scored from the gals...Especially one bling you can't miss!

. Tricia, Sherry, Joy, and I give Linda a birthday spanking with lots of love and giggles.

XOXO Mary