VintageBliss

YoYo Necklace

Awhile back I took a class from Katie at Domestic Bliss on how to make these darn cute necklaces.......

This is one made by katie. I love it. She does such a beautful job. I thought I would try and make my own version.......

You know it had to be pink! It has some Heather Bailey fabrics, Sis Boom,vintage material, and one is some very early Rachel Ashwell. And of course, vintage buttons. I've been making yoyo's like mad ever since this class. Now, I just have to put them together! Everytime I wear it I get asked where did I get it. I have to laugh a little, and then say I made it! Can you believe I have done just about every type of craft, but didn't know how to make a yoyo?? Silly, I know!

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

Gypsy Boheme Voyage

 

Gypsy Boheme Voyage July 18th & 19th, 2009

Presented by Vintage Bliss & Sweetpeas and Snapshots

What is Gypsy Boheme Voyage, you ask? The Voyage is a special flea market trip to the Long Beach Flea Market in July. We figure not all Summer vacations are meant for the kids, grown ups can have Summer vacations,too. Your Gypsy Boheme Voyage will consist of :

Creating a Flea Market Wish book that you will use to help you find all the treasures you are looking for at the Long Beach Flea market. Also, you will create a very gypsy-like tote bag to carry some of your treasures in. Here is a sample of my Flea Market Wish Book...

 

It will be filled with vintage papers and images of what you wish to find at the flea market.

Lunch will be provided inbetween the two classes. For the flea market tote we will acquiant you with a no-sew method of embellishing fabrics together.

 

Dinner and drink reception will be served at a secret location, and then it is off to....

Mary's house in Santa Monica where we will pitch a tent in true Gypsy style and dance the night away under the sparkling lights and some surprise entertainment...I can't wait!

Until then...

Tricia & Mary

PS, there are 1-2 spots left if anyone would still like to sign up. Just email me.

KC Wrap Up

 This is me:   Please keep from heat.

That's how I felt when I stepped off the plane yesterday. You felt like you stepped into an oven! I bought this stamp in KC, I thought it was appropriate for someone who lives in Arizona. Needless to say, I'm home. The weather in KC was awesome, 80 degrees and gorgeous. Loved it.

Here is the rest of my trip, summed up:

 Urban Arts & Crafts   Fun store  with every craft supply you need, paper,beads,sewing,knitting, and great classes in a gorgeous store.

 Florigieum in Parkville,Mo. Every kind of felt,fiber,yarn, and trim you can imagine. This store is like a museum for fiber enthusiasts. I can not say enough how pretty it is.

 

Me, at the Riverfest in KC. Not so great, needs better organizing.

Good JuJu, love the name. Not sure if they have a website, but it is near downtown KC.MO. off of 12th St. Such a cool place. They only open on the weekends and specific dates, so you have to get on their mailing list. It is an old warehouse filled with different vendors offering vintage and antique finds. WIth really great prices, I'm telling you I could have filled a TRUCK! I did find a few things for Art Unraveled next month. You lucky shoppers!

 

  Great displays, and great deals here.

 It is surrounded by old red brick warehouses. If I lived here, I would find a way to buy one of these old buildings, and live in it and have a store at the same time. It isjust too dang cool, and a little creepy at the same time. :)

Now, I have to show you a little of what I brought back with me, lots of goodies for Art Unraveled and other upcoming shows. My dining room table is covered with stuff and the couches. Gotta price it all and clean it up!

 

 

love rusty things!

 

very cool old books!

vintage religious charms for repurposed jewelry

My favorite piece of all, this one.

I'm not big on religion but I love the art of it. It is so beautiful. My son turned me on to the religious chalkware a few years ago, he loves it too. Funny, how at 8 years old he liked these pieces of art. It's just cool. This one, I'm keeping for me. It was a great price at $5, I had to have it. The one thing I'm keeping for me, everything else-sell!

Blissfully yours, Tricia

Kelly Girl Studio

 I met Miss Kelly actually at Domestic Bliss this past Spring. She came into the store one day when I was working and we had a fun day making tags, and she shopped! And loved the store! Then she told me she had a shop in one of my favorite little towns in Missouri-Parkville! Love it! Her cute little shop is a store and sewing studio in one. SInce I was in town, of course I had to stop in!

That's Kelly's cute little boy sitting at the table.

Here is the the cute Miss Kelly. Love her outfit, prairie dress,vintage slip, and cowboy boots from Spaghetti Western.

 

 

SHe has lots of clothing for sale and great sewing classes,too.

I loved this vintage lamp she had hanging in her sewing room.

 

Here is the outside of this quaint little shop. Stop by if you are in the Parkville area, it is upstairs, above the restaurant.   http://www.kellygirlstudio.com/

Blissfully yours, Tricia

Spaghetti Western

Okay, you are going to love this place! Spaghetti Western, it's called. How cool of a name is that? If you know me, You know I love clever business names. The name is what gets me in the door, first. This store is a little western, a little vintage, and a lotta cool! Melissa, the owner used to have one of my favorite stores in Parkville, MO called Nine Lives, again, cool name. Now she has this awesome store......

 Even the front is cool.

 

 I LOVE the old church window hanging on the wall.

I'm not big on western stuff, but when you see a collection of something like this, you have to appreciate it.

 

 

This headboard was so cool, kinda western, kinda circus-like??? Kinda Bohemian at the same time?? too cool!

She even has her own line of shirts. This is a MUST SEE spot in Parkville,MO. It is just north of Kansas City. ANd this  store is definitely different and vintage!

MOre tomorrow--Kelly Girl Studio!

Blissfully yours, Tricia

Kansas City Vintage Finds

Thought I would share a few of the vintage wares I have found so far in KC. Some of these are for Art Unraveled , and some will go on my etsy site. I found these AWESOME vintage gingham trays.....

 These are on my etsy site. I thought they would be so cool for a summer picnic, or some kind of summer set up?!

Got these super cool bangles at the KC Gift mart.

Gorgeous vintage jewelry set from a flea market.

Love this peachy rose necklace!

vintage flashcards for Art Unraveled

something about a pink tin, I can't leave it behind

Me, at the Plaza dowtown

driving back from the Plaza you pass all these beautiful homes, this one was a favorite. It'll be mine, when I win the lottery!

Blissfully yours, Tricia

Vintiques

Yesterday I stopped at my favorite store at the Rivermarket in KC, Vintiques. It is such a fun store, it is an altered artists dream. So many bits and baubles to play with. After taking a few pictures, I saw a sign that sid I couldn't take pictures so I stopped, but here are a few.

A wall of vintage buttons,so cool.

I loved her spinner rack that was covered with old book pages.

 

Sadly they are closing. SO bummed, it was a great store.

More pics to come.

Happy summer! Tricia

Not the best start

Not the best start to my trip to Kansas......

US Airways lost my bag!!!! I arrived in KC at midnight on thursday, and NO BAG!!!!!!!

no toothbrush,no clothes,no panties,no MAKEUP!, and NO HAIRSPRAY!!!!!!! aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

What is a glamour girl to do?????????? I was not a happy camper, people. NOT HAPPY!!!!!!

So at 1am I'm at WalMart buying $40 worth of cheap makeup and some clothes for the next day. The airline had a nnice little "we're sorry we lost your luggage" travel kit. COmplete with a toothbrush that was falling apart,and the best part......some Woolite.  Question: if I have no clothes because your airline lost my bag, how am I supposed to use the Woolite???????????? Just a thought.

Needless to say, I got my bag the next day, after spending $40 on nothing I really need anymore, AND paying $15 to US AIRWAYS to lose my bag. Did they offer to refund my money? NO. I'll be back on Southwest, next  flight.

More beautiful vintage shopping pics to come, today I am going to River Market, yea!

Blissfully yours, Tricia

Pretty Little Things Girls Camp

 

Pretty Little Things Girls Camp

Monday- Friday July 20th-24th from 10-2 $200. Just about all of the materials & yummy lunches included. Retreat will be held at the Alber Cottage & will be taught by Kristin, Tricia & Jessi. Primping your pad, Fashion crafting, Jewelry~making, Tie dye t~shirts, Paper-crafting, & embellished totes...are all just a part of this fun package!

Kristin,Jessi, and I are putting on the ulitmate girls camp in a few weeks. Ages 7-14. We have a daily lineup of crafts,projects, and lunches that will keep them wanting to come back everyday!

We've picked out some daily themes that include:

Primping Your Pad

Mermaid Luncheon with Seaside Crafting

Sweets Day-the sweetest projects

and more to come!

Here are a few pics of the primp your pad projects:

 

 

It will be lots of fun for everyone who comes to play with us!

Contact me or call the store for more details or signup.

480-733-0552

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

Heart's Tease

I had to share my day with you. My heart was teased today. And teased hard. Some of you who know me well, know that I used to have a shop of my own-twice. I had to close them both, against my hearts wishes, but nonetheless closed. I miss them like you wouldn't believe. When I go into other people's stores and little cottage-type shops like mine was, my heart aches, aches, and aches. It really is torture. Once you have a shop of your own it becomes your baby, your child, a part of you. So anyways, on to the story...  I was in Phoenix today checking out a friends new cell phone store in a great part of Phoenix, older homes and great big trees. Love it. As we were looking thru the windows the owner of the building came up and we started talking(me, being a real estate agent my interest was peaked) and she took us inside to the other suites that were available. I knew I was in DEEP TROUBLE at this point, and so did my sweetie(aka Big Daddy) that was with me. There are 2 spots available, a smaller suite and a larger industrial one with these awesome cool vintage lamps hanging from the ceiling. I didn't take too many pictures, but here are the outside pics...

The suite on the far right is the smaller one. It would be so perfect for me and the landlords are so cute and nice. This older couple that are just as sweet as can be. Tugging at my heart even more-to have a landlord  that was nice and not crazy like the last one!

 And to sweeten the deal, pun intended, there is this way cool bakery called "Let Them Eat Cake"! OMG! Are you kidding me?! A damn cake bakery next to a shop that could be mine!!!! Heaven, just heaven. So all day my head has been talking to my heart saying "you could make it work, you could have a store again, sure" This really is torture, I didn't go here with the intention of even considering the idea of a store again. Back and forth in my brain, aaaaahhhhhhh!!!! Anyways, I just wanted to clue you in to my dilema. I don't think I can do it, justdon't have the finds to do it. Did I mention the rent is ridiculously cheap? aaaahhhh!!!

So, on to more artsy things. (I have to distract myself, bear with me). Here is a altered art piece that I have  been working on.... I found the tin sacred heart in Bisbee a few weeks ago. They are really cool. I listed this piece on Etsy, you can find it here. 

  

Then, I made this piece too. I think I have to keep this one. I really love the pink door escuchteon. The wings are stamped on my favorite FooFaLa paper.

 

Well ,that's it for now. Back to dreaming............... should I , could I? to be continued, maybe? maybe not?

Tricia