Week of Inspiration :: Day 5 (overdue!) :: Best All Around

I never posted my last day of Inspiration week from weeks ago!

Elizabeth Dye! Need I say more. She was the talent behind my gorgeous wedding dress transformation. She owns and runs (yes, meet her in the flesh) a real shop, The English Dept., in Portland, OR. She designs and sews the most beautiful clothing. She also sells on Etsy! *sigh* She is superwoman - a total powerhouse! I don't think I know anyone that has it so together or who works as much as Elizabeth. I could go on and on (and on!) about how uber fabulous she is. What a great inspiration to us all! On top of it all, she is cool. Who uses the word "cool" anymore (makes me feel so 90s using that word)! That is how cool she is. One of those gals that always look effortlessly put together (she has the cutest outfits), can carry a lovely short hairstyle with ease (you always make me want to lob more of my hair off!) and makes you think, "I'd better work harder!" Check out her blog for more inspiration!

A lovely Elizabeth Dye dress and shrug (similar shrug available on Etsy).

I love this jacket she made - ruffles and poufy shoulders!

Oldie but I love it.
I'm doing a trade with Elizabeth and I couldn't be more excited (yes, I feel lucky!). I have a shrug addiction and I have a feeling this will be the shrug of all shrugs. I'll post pictures when it is ready!

Mixy Matchy

One of my favorite things about SEI is that they have the total package - cardstock, paper, ribbon, chipboard, alpha stickers, embellishments, albums, even stamps and ink. It's so easy to finish projects quickly this way - just grab a bunch of stuff from one line (my current favorite is Bridgeport) and go! You can truly get a mini album done in one evening this way.

OR if you're not into the 'matchy-matchy' look, the different SEI lines all work so well together when mixed and matched.
My personal favorite are the letter stickers - different colors all in the same font, begging to be played with.


I mixed and matched:
• Letter stickers from Dill Blossom and Glitzmas give this frame a funky and casual feel- perfect for my daughters room.
• Paper is from Alpine Frost and Lovebirds
• Button from Chick-a-doo
• Chipboard leaf from Bridgeport

In this layout I've used products from 4 different lines.


• Paper is from Bridgeport, Lovebirds and Alpine Frost
• Letter stickers are from Lovebirds
• Buttons are from Alpine Frost & Chick-a-doo
• Die cut bird from Lovebirds
• Chipboard journal tab is from Bridgeport

Not to give it away, but keep checking back this week if you like these layouts!

Great news! :: New online store is almost here!

I've been on overdrive for the last few months with so many projects that one important one kind of kept getting put on hold.
I just wanted to leak that a new fabulous store is in the works (okay, I announced it on my website... but I don't think I blogged about it!).
The new store will have lots of styles and options - including hair pieces, veils, headbands, a new bridal hat line, and some surprises. I have to get it streamlined and polished up at the moment, but it should be working very soon, so for anyone who has been unable to reach me through emails, hang tight and the new store might be just the thing! I'll make a major announcement when it is LIVE!

Just for kicks. :)