Kay Ellen

Altered Couture

Goodmorning, I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! I felt very blessed on Mother's Day. My family was so kind to me and did alot of work around the house and garden. A big thank you to each of them... the simple things in life always mean so much to me.  

I am very excited to share an article I wrote in the Summer Issue of Altered Couture Magazine.  I hope you will pick up a copy of this creative magazine, it is filled with artful summer project ideas you can make yourself!

My article and lace vest are featured on page 56-58.

I was a fashion stylist for a large department store for many years before I worked as an interior designer.  I decorated and designed high traffic window displays and dressed alot of manniquins...to many to count! ha-ha

Back then and now when I go shopping I am am attracted to simple pieces to purchase that I can either layer in some way or alter and add my creative flair. 

While shopping one afternoon I spotted this cute lace jacket, it really caught my eye...I decided to purchase it knowing I could really have fun extending the length and altering its appearance. I grabbed my scissors, several pieces of lace and my favorite adhesive...sealah no sew tape for the task! 

I used the sealah taped to add each lace element on the vest and changed my little vest into a shrug! 

Here is a photo of the back of the jacket so you can see the other lace pieces I added.

I purchased the 5 yard variety pack my parents have on their website CLICK HERE to adhere each element on the vest. It is a clear doublesided thin tape that does not yellow, drys in 24 hours and is washable.

I also added vintage hemming taped on the inside of the jacket where the sealah tape was still a little sticky with the open weave areas of the lace and it worked perfect. No sewing!!

Now my lace shrug is a favorite piece and I love how it turned out.

Do you like altering fashion? I have to say it is alot of fun. My daughter and I have a few projects and ideas we are excited to work on over the summer...I will keep you posted on what we create!  

Thank you Stampington & Compay and Beth Livesay for featuring my fashion project.  It is truly a pleasure to encourage others to be artful and creative!

Have a blessed week!

Joining in White Wednesday HERE

:Kay Ellen

What A Nice Surprise

I was shopping at Target over the weekend looking for Easter goodies and found the latest issue of Romantic Homes on the shelf.

Tickeled to see my blog and photos featured from my little shop at Forget-Me-Not Antiques!

Thank you so much Beth Livesay for your lovely article and photos you featured and Jaccqueline deMontravel editor and cheif of Romantic Homes for including my blog this month.

Truly a blessing to share artful creativity in this beautiful magazine. 

Blushing,

: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

Love of Aprons

My love of aprons began as a child...

I am so pleased to announce I have been published in Stampington & Company: Apron-ology!

This apron I designed was inspired by a tea towel made by sweet Jenny from Orange House Gardens.

Of course, I had so much fun adding each element with Sealah No Sew Tape  to the apron.

Thank you so much to the very talented editor Beth Livesay for selecting my story and project for your artful inspiring magazine!

If you would enjoy reading more about my fond childhood memories and creative apron details...

Pick up a copy of the 2012 Spring Issue of Apron.ology today! 

For local clients and friends stop by: 

Forget-Me-Not-Antiques and see the apron in person! 

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a blessed week,

:Kay Ellen 
 

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy

I was just remembering my daughters words she said to me after reading the book Pride and Prejudice for the first time.   

Dreaming of Mr. Darcy...

I love to plan special events and when it was time to celebrate my daughters sweet sixteen birthday I had a wonderful idea! I decided to plan a Pride and Prejudice Teaparty.

Romantic Living Magazine just published photos I shot on that special day and they also asked me to write out a few creative party planning tips to share with their readers.

Thank you Romantic Living for sharing special touches of this enchanting day!

Here is a closeup of the photo I chose of Mr. Darcy to set next to my daughter's place setting ~~~ she loved it!

 

The magazine is available on new stands this month.

I hope you will pick up copy and take a peek.

Feel free to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a copy of this beautiful magazine issue filled with romantic ideas.

Thank you to the very talanted editor and cheif Jacqueline deMontravel for featuring this event in your enchanting publication Romantic Living.

I will have my daughter draw a name out of a hat on February 10th. 

UPDATE!

We have a winner Lorraine from Raine Beau you have won a copy of the magazine!

Congratulations and please email me with your address.

Thank you so much for stopping by,

:Kay Ellen

Road Trip to Phoenix

I am getting ready for a road trip with Jodees Inc.

We will be at the Phoenix fairgrounds selling Sealah No Sew Adhesive products at the Rusty Barn Show.

CLICK HERE for more information

Quilters and  crafters travel from all over the globe to see the latest trends and inventive products to purchase at the Rusty Barn. Our booth number is #331

I will show off recent projects that clients and artisit have been making using sealah tape products. 

The beauty of the product is that you can use it on so many surfaces...paper, fabric, metal, glass and wood.

One new use I used in my shop...the  hat on "Jack Spratt" 

I used sealah no sew tape adhesive to adhere the deck of cards and ribbon on the black velvet hat.  So quick and easy to complete!

Sealah tape is a very smooth and fast drying product. The tape adheres quickly and has a faster result then hot glue or liquid glue. 

The blue night stand  shown in the photo above I used a little piece of sealah tape to adhere on the gliding wood bar inside the drawer. The drawer seemed to be moving a little off track but now the drawer glides in and out perfectly. I just placed a small 1/2 inch piece of tape under the bar and that's it! The bar inside the drawer is not moving at all. Thank you sealah tape. 

The most recent publication my parents products are featured in is the 2012 winter issue of Threads Magazine!

Congratulations to Jodees Inc !

Just a reminder:

If you live in the Inland Empire please don't forget to stop by and vote for your favorite mannequin for a chance to win a 50.00 shopping spree at Forget Me Not Antiques! 

For those of you who have been asking me to purchase sealah no sew tape locally, I did add several 5 yard variety packs to my shop. I have the vareity packs for sale in a display curio near the front of the store. Just ask Martha or Jan for assistance to purchase.

The entire line of sealah tape products are available to purchase anytime on-line HERE  

Ok friends, I am off to finish some projects and also finish packing. 

:Kay Ellen

Layers

I love layering elements when I am setting the table. From linens to cut greenery,  the table comes alive as each of these special details are joined together.

One of my favorite occasions to decorate with layers is Thanksgiving. I am sure that you would agree this time of year is filled with special memories. We reflect on our blessings, join family and friends thanking God for his daily provision.

QUICK TIP: Set your table at least one day before your meal, this will insure that your table will be completed ahead of time. You will also be able to enjoy the extra time to add those special touches for your guests. 

May you have a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving filled with thankful hearts,

:Kay Ellen & Family

Joining in Holiday Blog Gatherings Below:

Momma Hens Coop

It's A Blog Party

Rednesday

Fall into Fall

Tablescape Thursday

Sunday Showcase

Thank you, "Good News Now" for featuring my photo (shown above). It is my extreme pleasure to share my table setting with your readers on Thanksgiving Day.  

Cinderella Posing

I love pumpkins...all the different colors and shapes they come in. My daughter spotted this Cinderella pumpkin at Trader Joes last night. It was not on my shopping list but how could I say no?! 

While trimming my rose bushes I decided I should share a few posing photos of this pretty pumpkin.

Thank you Good News Now for publishing my cinderella pumpkin photo. Such a blessing to see a creative passion shared with others!

A garden setting with a romantic feel...

a bit weathered and worn is ok with me.

Happy Pink Saturday!

So sorry I am very late in posting today...I was cheering my daughter on at her cross country race this morning.

Enjoy your day,

:Kay Ellen

Old & Tattered

I adore old tattered things that show their age~~~like this weathered metal container.

or these worn hot & cold bathroom handles... 

I love old glass doorknobs, they truly hold many fond childhood memories. 

A quick post to WISH you all a wonderful weekend!

All the goodies in the photos will be for sale in my little antique space #2 at: Forget Me Not Antiques.

I am off to work this morning to check on the kitchen remodel in progress. We are getting closer to completion. 

Happy Pink Saturday to Beverly and the sweet blogging friends participating this weekend!  

Thank you Good News Now for publishing my weather tin & rose photo on this blog entry:)  

:Kay Ellen

Blooming Friday and a Winner

A  Spring day filled with blooms here in Southern California!

We put some mulch down in the planters and added a few new colorful plants this past week. Our west coast weather has been hot and cold so many of my plants were a little off the blooming schedule~~ but I am  seeing color and growth now and it is already time to trim back some of the plants.

Hoping to dig in and work the garden a little more this weekend. Weeds are popping up all over and the snails are moving in~~~I wish I could rent a duck for the weekend they love to eat snails! ha-ha

New gophers holes have appeared this week...We have tried everything to get rid of those pesky critters, curious if anyone knows of any new remedies to get rid of gophers? Please share if you do!

In honor of Mother's day last weekend I asked my Mom to select a random number to win the pretty spring giveaway!

Here is my Mom the inventor of Sealah no Sew Tape :)) with her grandchildren last Sunday. 

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The winner is:

DANA KRUCKENBERG

I will email you this weekend, Congratulations! 

Have a blessed day and thank you for stopping by! 

 

Happy Saturday to all my Pink friends a little early :)

Thank you Good News Now for publishing my doorknob & spring bloom photo!

Oh my ~~~ I am blushing.

:Kay Ellen