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

What Inspires You?

Capturing something artful with my camera is a favorite way I can share creativity and inspiration.  

A recent visit to the Las Vegas Neon Museum was a huge highlight for my 50th Birthday! 

Come take a peek and be inspired in a new way...

I shared these photos on my flickr page and mentioned how I would have loved to purchase a small sign or just one letter to hang in our home... But this museum is for preserving history, not for selling.

The chippy faded graphics from the past were amazing to see in person. 

The fluer de lis was a favorite to see!

My husband and I were smiling the entire time we were on the tour. Between the two of us and our art backgrounds we could have stayed at the museum all day!

For more information about the tour times of the Neon Museum Boneyard and to make reservations in advance CLICK HERE

You can also make reservations for photo shoots in advance at a higher rate determined by the Museum Director.  

A very popular location for Hollywood to shoot :) 

A fascinating tour and interesting history behind the iconic neon signs and their original designs.

I highly recommend the tour!  

:Kay Ellen

London Calling

Well, I wish London was calling but I did answer the call to head to Lake Havasu, Arizona for a few days. 

Cupcakes and shopping were calling me next! 

My dear friend Anita is closing her charming little boutique and cafe in three months. I couldn't wait to pop by and shop, laugh and visit all day long and of course have a cupcake or two for my Birthday.

She will truly be missed by her community and friends. Where ever she lands next she needs to bake her amazing cupcakes.

Please stop by her new blog and say hello HERE 

I needed a nap after all the yummy treats.

Thank you sweet Anita ~~~ I miss you already! 

Before I knew it my time had ended and home was calling my name.

The Arizona desert is so beautiful during the Fall. 

It was such a fun trip and a great way to kick off my birthday.

Yikes ~~~ The Big 50 this week!

I decided this Birthday is going to last all month long! Right?

Because it's my birthday month, I decided to join in quite of few Blogging Parties!

Southern Day Dreamer

Between Naps on the Porch

French Country Cottage

Common Ground

Twenty eight o Five

No Minimalists Here

How Sweet the Sound

Time to Celebrate!!!

 

Thank you for stopping by,

:Kay Ellen

A day away in Oak Glen

A few Fall feeling photos from our day trip to Oak Glen on Saturday.

Happy November!

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This week I am working on adding creative merchandise to my little shop... We are having a Holiday Open House this Saturday.

Forget Me Not Antiques

3774 Elizabeth Street

Riverside, Ca. 92506

Novemebr 5th, 2011

Hours 10am - 8pm 

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You still have time if you would like to enter for the mercury glass owl giveaway. 

Please feel free to leave a comment on my Spooktaclar Detail blog post up until Friday November 4th for a chance to win!

:Kay Ellen

 

Coming Home

I am headed to LAX  this morning.

My daughter is flying home today! I can't wait to see her. Four weeks is along time to be away from home but a wonderful adventure too.

She and her sweet Iowa girlfriend and sister are arriving at the airport later this afternoon. I decided to take the entire day off from work and just hang out in LA. 

I am sticking my beach chair in the trunk because I am hoping to hang out near the water until they arrive.

I can hardly contain my excitement!

UPDATE

She landed! We had dinner and a stroll in Manhattan Beach...

I am very thankful she is home safe and sound. 

A beautiful summer day... 

Joining in Susan's Outdoor Wednesday Here

BTW~~~I captured all the photos on this blog post with my iphone:))

Have a great week!

:Kay Ellen 

Cooling Off

The weather is warming up. 

This is where you will find me ~~~ when I can getaway for a day!

Toes in the sand.

and cooling off :)

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Joining in sweet Susan's Outdoor Wednesday!

Thank you for stopping by,

: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

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 

Celebrating

 

A quick getaway to Palm Springs to celebrate our wedding anniversary...#27!

We really enjoyed our visit to the Palm Springs Tram...wow what a ride!

Thirty degrees cooler at the top and lots of snow.  

Check out the Tram's Website if you have moment HERE

:Kay Ellen

Scenic Drive

 

 

 

 

 

:Kay Ellen & Family

 

 

Joining in Rednesday! at Sue's Place Here

 

and White Wednesday at Faded Charm Here