Kay Ellen

Fashion ... Fun ... Friends ... Vegas

I am back from Las Vegas.

Lots of photos to share from the IWCE trade show.

A visit to the Paris Hotel for dinner with the WAOA and a trip to the Las Vegas Design Center to spend time with Jackie Von Tobel in the showroom where her gorgeous fabrics are displayed. 

Enjoy the photos I captured of  innovative fashion window treatments and beautiful slipcovers ... and inspiring pillows too!

  

This is my Mom "above" demonstrating  creative design ideas how to use Sealah no sew tape after having dinner in a beautiful suite at the Paris Hotel.

The view from the suite .... the room is reflecting back in the picture but I had to share the Eiffel Tower outside the window!

Talented and creative Claudia & Karen smiling with my Mom.

Demonstration and design ideas shared in the Construction Zone ... 

I love this photo of sweet Jackie and her adorable daughter...

 

The week just flew by for my Mom and I.

What a great opportunity to re-connect with so many wonderful colleagues and window covering workrooms that love Sealah No Sew Adhesives!

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Any questions about the photos above just email me or leave a comment and I will get back with you. 

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I am behind on having a contest so here's a great one!

A pretty vintage lace runner, Eiffel tower salt & pepper shakers, a beautiful cement detailed crown and a pack of selalah no sew tape.

Just leave a comment for a chance to win!  

 

Happy Pink Saturday!!

Thank you friends for stopping by, 

:Kay Ellen

Sharing creativity HERE

Snippets of Progress

A few photos to share...

Come take a sneak peek of where I have been working the last few weeks...

A beautiful remodeled building with an eager staff ready to move in and start working. 

Flooring and cabinetry's are being installed.

 

Soon this kitchen will be completed and ready to use!

I am very excited to see the bistro area completed.

Next on the agenda for this space is granite counter tops~~~followed by the installation of a used brick backsplash which will add warmth and charm.

An inviting executive restroom in progress... 

Hope you enjoyed my little snippets! 

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I am off to attend an International Window Covering Expo

See you in a few days,

:Kay Ellen

Inspired Table

 

I have a few photos to share to inspire you to set your table for Easter.

Decide on your centerpiece first.  

 

I knew I wanted to use my treasured metal cross, an old pie plate and a Ball mason jar  from the past to start my table setting. 

I layered two lace table clothes and scrunched up an embroider runner in the center of the table.  I did have a few rips in my tablecloths so I added some random crocheted doilies to cover up the holes...sshhh don't tell anyone :)

The pretty aqua glass teacups are from my shop...I brought them home and added mismatched teacup saucers to each place setting.  

 

I dressed up my linen napkins with gathered fabrics and some vintage earrings.

Found my tarnished silver platters and placed them on the table as chargers.

In the garden our geraniums are so vibrant right now so I cut some blooms and added them to the table for a punch of color.

 
I love to layer dishes so I decided to use mismatched vintage plates for this inspired setting.

 

Each napkin has a different piece of vintage jewelry attached.

My birch trees have a lot of new growth so I cut some branches and wrapped them in a circle to look like a wreath on each each plate. 

Be inspired to create a special holiday setting for your friends and family.

 

Easter means so much to our family.

and the Cross is at the heart of our celebration.

 

Have a blessed Holiday.

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Asking for prayer for my sister's family.

We have a tough week ahead of us planning a special memorial service for a young father tragically lost in a car crash...now a citizen of heaven.

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Thank you for your cherished friendship and taking the time to stop by, 

 : Kay Ellen 

  

 

Beach, Teens & One Bathroom

Back from an all girl getaway!

We had picture perfect weather and a beautiful room with a view in Laguna Beach.

An all girl spring break getaway with my sister, myself and our teen girls. 

Walks on the beach, toes in the sand and soaking up the sun.

Our daily visits to Starbucks...

Surprise dinner guests one night~~My Dad and Mom

I would have to say our only hiccup on the trip was the one bathroom we all shared.

Three teenage girls, two Moms and one small bathroom! A few close encounters, alot of laughing, and several items dissappearing like dry towels, tissues, toilet paper, mascara, and what happened to my toothbrush? One small shelf for five women to place their makeup, blow dryers, and lotions on. Things kept falling into the toilet...of course my hairbrush with the first item to take the plunge. Did I mention the mirror was installed very high in the bathroom? and it was the only mirror in our entire room! Not a great setup for fixing your hair, putting on makeup or wanting to see your outfit before leaving the room.

My sister and I didn't let anything bother us to much we just enjoyed the time away and relaxed~~~ and by the end of the trip the girls gave up on trying to balance themselves on the edge of the bathtub to see their outfits! 

The fun memories of our getaway will last a lifetime and remembering that silly bathroom and the close incounters we will never forget...oh and I did set the smoke alarm off one time while baking cookies! lol

BTW~~~ We did love the hotel and enjoyed our stay and will be back again. 

Click Here to check out the hotels website. I would recommend staying in the Surf Wing it is close to the pool and the beach and away from coast highway!

  

 

 

 

:Kay Ellen & Family 

Joining In Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound HERE 

Tins, Trinkets & Treasures

Tins, trinkets and treausres have been added to my corner at Forget Me Not Antiques!

My sweet friend Heather Bullard was having a Spring cleaning extravaganza~~~ so off I went to buy some goodies for my little shop! 

An assortment of pretty things and more to come.

Forget Me Not Antiques...Spring Sale! 

3774 Elizabeth Street, Space #2, Riverside, Ca.

Mon-Sun 11:00 - 5:00

Stop by and take a peek~~~

Thank you,

:Kay Ellen 

Egg Inspiration

You may think I am a bit silly but I find inspiration in many things...even in an egg!

My hand painted eggs our displayed and used in a creative way each year for Springtime and Easter. 

I cut branches from my birch twig trees, a few honey suckle vines, blooms from a fast growing bougainvillea for a punch of color and a few snap dragons for a little whimsy...I did add one small  bouquet from Trader Joe's for filler and height. 

A little floral therapy for me and a cheery welcome for others when they walk into our home.

Have a blessed day!

Make a welcoming arrangement for your home!!

You can click on each photo to see them larger for inspiration... 

:Kay Ellen

Joining in at Stephanie Lynn's & Autism Awareness HERE

 

Spring Feeling

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming and I am sneezing! 

A few bloom inspired photos to share...

Don't forget to stop for a moment take a deep breath and enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. 

Excuse me while I go take an Alavert D :)

:Kay Ellen

 

Pink Inspired Celebration HERE