Get Out the Glitz and Glamour~It's Oscar Night

The stars come out tonight....to walk the red carpet at The Oscars in Hollywood, CA. I am so excited! Why? I did not see any of the movies (yet) but I love glitz and glamour. I love romance. So for me to see all the gowns, hairdo's, jewels, shoes, okay tuxedo garb too, I go ga ga!

I brought out a few of my bejeweled brooches for show and tell since it is a glamour night. Some are vintage, some are not, but all are beautiful.

Back in the 50's and 60's, I remember my parents getting all decked out for a night on the town. Cocktail dresses were a sign of the times. Chiffon; taffeta; laces. Netting and sexy undergarments. Those were the days. It was exactly those styles that prompted my Mom to have me host my own birthday dress up parties. We all wore her clothes, high heels and jewelry. We were the cat's meow. I can still feel the feeling of those parties.

So, sit back and enjoy the best seat at The Oscars. I'll be right there with you. Next to what's his name, the handsome one....

Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree!

Here is a sampling of one of my treasured Christmas trees found around my home. This is my feather shoe tree made up of my delightful ladies, "If The Shoe Fits~Altered Art for Cinderella Dreams". I must confess, I keep this tree up year round to display my gals. It is such eye candy for me, and for anyone who knows me, I love candy!! These are all made up as one of a kind from years of collecting vintage laces, esquisite brooches, silk roses, bits and baubles. Romantic decor for feminine tastes.

Busy in My Studio

The first picture is a special Christmas gift box I made for a friend. She loved the way I decorated her birthday gift box and I knew I wanted to make her one for the holidays too. She said she would put her own gift in it to open on Christmas morning. We are all like little kids on Christmas, aren't we?

Just like all the little elves in Santa's workshop, I have been busy creating in my creative space. I have been day dreaming about this new altered art Cinderella slipper for a long time now as I collected the right fabric, then the most esquisite brooch, which is a piece from Sarah Coventry. I wanted to give a sneak peek since she won't be ready for her debut until she is coiffed and prim and proper, after all! Stay tuned....

Winter Whites" for January 22nd

Won't you join us at the boutiques of Make Mine Pink this Friday, January 22nd for "Winter Whites". (http://www.makeminepink.com/) Don't let the pristine coolness of winter whites keep you from decorating in this elegant tone. A few interesting accent pieces will help you create a white décor that refreshes the eye and the spirit.

Joyce Lucas, FounderMake Mine Pink

Show and Tell

Variety is the spice of life, 'they' say....and so is my show and tell this week.

Here is a wonderful little set of six rose melamine dessert dishes I came across awhile ago and just rediscovered them. Did you know I can go treasure shopping right in my own home too? It is amazing the goodies I have tucked away just waiting in ernest to be brought out. The picture to the right show the new additons to my gift tag line.

The next picture is a new project a did and I love it so I wonder if I'll be able to part with it. Since I have collections of old laces, and gorgeous pins and brooches, I am constantly thinking of how I can debut my lovelies. Of course, I have my "If The Shoe Fits~Altered Art for Cinderella Dreams Slipper Shoes" but I needed to spread out in my creative space. It is a blend of old and new; tated lace surrounding a brooch of purples, enclosed in a classy new silver frame. Kind of sounds like me...old and tatered, covered in purple all dressed up in my classy new silver frame! Hey, I think I'm on to something here! Now, where do I get that frame????.......

The Secrets of Mother's Jewelry Box for MMP Friday!

Mother's jewelry box is a treasure trove for little girls and grownup daughters. No matter our age, our imaginations become colorful and childlike when we open her box of secrets.. As a child, we’re convinced that somewhere in the magnificent box lives a fairy who can tell all the secrets that lie amongst these treasures, and if we listen hard enough, we’ll hear the stories it can tell.

Come check out all the boutiques at Make Mine Pink (www.makeminepink.com) August 21st for Make Mine Pink Friday! The wonderful theme is "The Secrets of Mother's Jewelery Box".

Spring is Here!

Just look at these gorgeous gals all dressed up in their pretty laces all set for Spring! I love dressing them up in vintage and heirloom laces, silk brooches (which can be removed for wearing), vintage jewelry, glitter and glam. Add stuffing so that they can also be used as a pin cushion or to hold your pins on your dresser/vanity. Sprinkled in German glass glitter and touches of jewels here and there. Bit by bit their personalities come to life.

Get the Easter parade plans in the making. These Cinderella slippers are the rage for Mom's, Sisters, Aunties. Add on to fresh flowers for a unique centerpiece on your Easter table or in the foyer to welcome your guests. Fresh lavender can be added at the time of ordering for that special touch. Looking for something fresh for your bridal party attendants? Hear them ooh and aah as they unwrap the black and white polka dot gift box and peek inside the black and white tissue paper to see which one of a kind lovely is theirs. Gift cards enclosed.

"An Altered Point of View" for Pink Friday

Altered art is taking bits and pieces of this and that and making wonderful creations of art from them. My specialty is "If The Shoe Fits~Altered Art for Cinderella Dreams", dreamy frou frou slippers made from heirloom laces collected over the years, antique buttons, brooches, silk rose brooches, baubles, gems, pearls, sprinked with German glass glitter and awaiting their new homes. Would make great pin holder, or just to adore as a romantic decor for a dresser or vanity. Pair it up with flowers for a centerpiece for a shower, wedding, of sweet 16 party. Thank that special someone with a dream all her own. Join us at Make Mine Pink (www.makeminepink.com) to visit the boutiques debuting their creations of atered art. You will be amazed!!