Kay Ellen

Traveling Clogs & Helping Hands

My vintage collection of clogs went on a trip to Seattle, Washington.

Heather Bullard asked if she could borrow my treasured dutch shoes for a Viking Birthday she was featuring in her new Spring Issue of Souvenir Magazine. The party details begin on page 68 in the magazine. The Scandinavian themed party and article is adorable! 

My shoes are back home now but I wanted to share about their creative journey.

I also lended a helping hand when I took a road trip up the coast to Nipoma, California to assist Heather in a photo shoot at a historical home called the Dana-Powers House.

The home, barn and surrounding property was amazing to see in person. The minute I walked up the porch steps I was enchanted by the home owner Judi's blue and white china pieces, fabulous chippy red cabinet and birdcage collection. A perfect setting to share outdoor dining moments. Souvenir magazine features the porch details beginning on page 94. 

I want to thank Heather ... It was my pleasure to help assist you behind the scenes with set up and styling. So many special details on that lovely porch along with the fresh fruit and blooms that beautifully enhanced the setting.  I also enjoyed smelling like lemons the entire day after I picked them from the citrus groves. ha-ha 

Inspiring Spring ideas to share...  

  

For more information to purchase this beautiful Spring Issue of Souvenir Magazine you can visit Here

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Have a great weekend friends!

I will see you back here on Monday the 26th for a week filled with creativity... I begin my week of  hosting  Jenny Doh's Blog as Guest Curator!

 

:Kay Ellen

Joining in sweet Beverly's Pink (Spring Feeling) Saturday Here

Spring Forward

Happy first day of Spring!

Now that Spring has arrived, I wanted to share with you all how happy I am to be apart of three wonderful events in the next few weeks!  

If you live in Southern California and love creative, handmade merchandise... Come out to the Riverside Marriott.  

I will be a vendor at this "Sew Funky Market Place" on March 31, 2012.

My space will be filled with unique treasures. My Mom will be joining us to demonstrate how to use sealah no sew adhesive products! For more information Click Here

 

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If you are starting a business or need encouragement in following your dreams...you will not want to miss this exciting event  "Launch Your Creativity" 

I am thrilled to be apart of this inspiring day as one of the guest speakers. I will be sharing practical ways to style your products and merchandise.

This tea luncheon will be held at the beautiful "Paris in a cup" in the city of Orange. 

For more information about this special day hosted by Sharon Hughes Click Here to make reservations to join us.

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On May 5, 2012  I will be apart of an enchanting shopping day in the historical district of Riverside, California.  

This will be our second annual "Antique Garden & Art Faire" We had a wonderful event last May and are looking forward to seeing everyone out shopping again this year!

It is my extreme pleasure to announce that the managing editor Beth Livesay from Stampington & Company will be joining us for our event.  She will be available to meet from 9am-11am.

Make sure and bring your current magazine issues of Altered Couture, Haute Handbags, Apron-olgy, Jewelry Affaire and also Romantic Home, she would love to sign them for you!

For more information about the location please Click Here 

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I am really looking forward to all three events and I wanted to make sure you mark your calendars to join us!

If you have any questions you are welcome to email me.

This is a very exciting beginning of  Spring 2012!

:Kay Ellen 

My Country,"Tis of Thee"

Ten years ago ... 9|11 where were you?

For my family, we woke up like any other day and were getting ready for work and school. My children were 7 and 10 years old at the time. I would typically turn on the television each morning to catch up on the news as I packed lunches and made breakfast. Our morning routine changed in an instant as my husband and I stood and stared at what was unfolding in New York. I recall praying, and thinking that I could not wrap my head around the idea that a commercial plane would fly that low over the city and hit the Trade Center?

Not knowing, we watched as the second plane crashed into the sister tower ... and then we heard that at least two additional planes had been hijacked.  My phone started ringing, my Mom and my mother-in-law calling to see if we knew what was happening in New York.  We all agreed to pray for our Country.

My next thought was ... what about my children? Should I let them go to school? Would the attacks effect us here in California?  

The kid's school was not to far from our home, I volunteered daily, and I was close to many of the teachers and staff. So, I decided to take the kids over to the school and talk to their teachers.  My first stop was at my son's fifth grade class, it was full and they had just begun reciting the pledge of allegiance. We joined in, and proudly recited the pledge with the class. I briefly spoke to his teacher and said I would check back at lunch time.

My next stop was my daughter's second grade classroom. I could hear music beginning to play in her classroom as we approached and kids had begun to sing ... My Country, "Tis of Thee" I felt my eyes water with pride for our awesome country ... I sat down and joined the beautiful young voices. A meaningful way to honor the United States of America and those suffering in New York. I gave my daughter's teacher a huge hug and decided to let my daughter stay in class that morning too.

My children's little public school blessed me so much that morning, under such uncertainty of what was happening in our world on that day,  they were embracing their students and teaching them how America would not waiver on the principles our country was founded upon.

My heart aches for the lives that were lost on that horrific day. I am so thankful, beyond words, for the countless heroes that bravely ran to rescue those in harms way.

My Country, Tis of thee sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring. 

:KayEllen  

Remembering

Remembering the victims of 9/11.

May we reflect and pray for the families that lost loved ones in the terrorist attack.

A thankful heart for the heroic response on that day and after. Countless volunteers, firefighters, police, medical teams, and churches from around the nation stepped up to make a difference.

Take a moment and visit the national 911 memorial website ~~ Click Here

On the website you can see the details of the memorial and museum in the making at ground zero.

For more tributes please stop by:
How Sweet the Sound & Pink Saturday participants...

:Kay Ellen