nathalie bearden photography

saturday's findings...

i was inspired yesterday to go out and hit the flea markets and antique stores. i have been dreaming about a red velvet chair. i wanted one so bad. so when i saw this beauty just there, staring at me, i sat down on it and told the shop owner i was not getting up anymore! lol! she laughed and said, they had just brought the chair in. i can't wait to use this in a photo session.

the mirror was also a delightful bargain. i want to give it a fresh and funky coat of paint and hang it somewhere in the house.

 

this book is a sweet treat! my littlest brother is named athos, after one of the three musketeers. he is sweetest kid and i'm sure will be a heart breaker someday!

i started on two little skirts for k. one for a christmas card picture and one for her birthday. hope to show it off soon. so much for no sewing until graduation. i can't live without it! happy weekend everyone!!

ps: i have been a wee posting some sessions on facebook, check out the fan page!!

a playhousewarming party...

yeah i know i have abandoned my poor little blog. just hang in there my faithful readers, 6 more weeks and i will have more time to create and post. how about this little house? last year's christmas gift is all finished and have been played in and loved much. i invited some of my friends and k's friends for a little housewarming party of sorts.

for a party to start off on a good note, we need sweet invitations, and i found the perfect ones for this day.

and here is a view of the little house. i can't tell you how many times i hit my head on this front beam. k's friends were so kind and gave her the sweetest doll first aid kit, a fun rug for the front door, cool cups, and the delicious cupcakes below.

they played and played and played. the girls get along so well. oh and i did invite boys, just just could not make it to the party. k's friends can't be any prettier. not possible!! and each with such sweet personalities.

some vintage and wooden toys (from the playroom). just the perfect little cozy place to hide, play, and have her own little world.

a long while ago i snatched this vintage iron crib, is it perfect for this tiny house or what? i will post other pictures soon. the house is not that big, so it is hard to get a good shot sometimes.

there's even a mail box to send letters to friends!

i hope you enjoyed the tour of k's little place! we have to thank mr. handyman for the craftsmanship in building this fun place. i still need to make some little curtains and a add few more details. but that can wait a little while longer.

also thanks to melissa for such kind words! i never thought of myself as brilliant...but i gladly accept the compliments!

one a not so related note: i went to see brightstar, excellent movie! after the movie i bought a john keats poem book and am trying to read it and comprehend his words. my favorite movie quote is: "My stitching has more merit and admirers than two of your scribbles put together...and I can make money from it." perfect quote for a seamstress. 

Happy weekend!!!

the playroom revisited...

kennedy's playroom has been featured by cookie magazine!  hooray!  head over there for the interview.  this is soo exciting!  below are some images of the room! 

 

i posted the pictures of the playroom a several days ago on my flickr.  but i thought i'd show them here too.  we painted the walls white and hung a few more things.  if you remember, this room first made its appearance on the blog here and here.  now i think it looks like how i envisioned.  i'm ready to move on to another room!!

yes i do love fairy tales.  especially little red riding hood and the wizard of oz. below are some of my sweet dollies.

lovely stockmar beeswax crayons, they are really chubby and very hard to break. we also love lyra colored pencils and aquacolor crayons. 

 

a place for all of her art.  this cable system is from ikea.  it was meant for curtains, but the clips seemed like a cool way to rotate her art.  it goes from wall to wall.  i can also hang notes from her friends. 

the antique school table and chairs.

best friends in the universe!

 

 

rocking horse from bajo toys .  this has been ridden a few thousand miles!

my favorite wall.  i'm a babar fan.  i grew up watching his cartoons.  i also heart the little prince.  i guess i'm still a big kid at heart.

the lovely hot air balloon mobile is found here. 

i found these locally.  i believe the stove is from plan toys.  but i do not know who made the washer/dryer combo.  it was a gift from my in laws.

up above is a picture of my little felt hot air balloons.  i'm making a curtain for the playroom.  one panel is done and i have one more to make.  it has been a loong process but i know i will love the results.

my friend amber gave kennedy the owl messenger bag for her birthday.  i know she got it on etsy.  i just don't know where.  kennedy loves stuffing it with whatever she can find.  then she walks around saying "i'm ready to go!"  i made the cupcake bag.  it is her little farmer's market bag.  i have a matching one. 

the sweetest gift from brazil.  thalita dol sent me this original drawing of kennedy in her halloween costume.  she did not spare any details.  thanks again thalita.  this will be cherished for years to come.

in the package was also this handmade kitty and another print.  that one is in the frame shop getting its dress.  and the kitty will make his appearance soon.  she is tooooooo cute! 

well, i hope you enjoyed this little tour of the playroom and the interview on cookie mag.  i need to update the playroom album now.  happy thursday!!

thank you, thank you, thank you!...

some people are just too sweet for words.  and some even have sugar on top!  that's the case of three special girls.  ruby and her true and brave.  these girls are really the best.  and cute and sweet and i could find another 1000 adjectives to name them.  i can't forget talented too!  they sent us the sweetest package for a birthday girl.  something for her to wear at her party on sunday and to cherish for years and years to come. as ruby said, we will have a hootin' good time!

here's what we have to say:

mucho love for you girls!!!!  thank you so much for being in our lives, even if from far away!

here is the outfit for the special day. 

 

 

i think her little skirt came out pretty cute! 

ps:  ornament exchange sign ups are now closed.  we have 9 people participating!  this should be fun!  i will email everyone tomorrow with addresses and such!  thanks girls for signing up!