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Spring 2012
Working on some Orders!..........
Bonne Fete Party Hat
Vintage Wallpaper Crowns Available
Contact me for further Info
You take the Cake!
"Cuppycake" Toppers
Perfect with cupcake wedding displays
Contact me for Custom Crafts
Dream Hat
Halloween Wedding Cake Topper
Sold to a couple re-newing their vows.......Contact me if you'd like something Similar)
Garden Crowns.....
Made to Order
Chose your Favorite colors.......
Shown here, Pink/Black and Creme
Winter Cake Topper Giveaway
Congrats to Suz of Katsui Jewelry!,,,,,,As Seen at Snohomish Bakery......
Rainy Day project!
Needed some bright colors with all this Rain!!
Ribbon Necklaces- Custom Orders
Email me for info......
Custom Crowns and "Fairy Rings"
Made to order,,,
Wedding Cake Topper...
Vintage Finds
Custom Wedding Toppers
Contact Me for Info
Make a Wish.......
Contact me for Custom Items/Events/Themes!
Custom Badges, Made to Order $18.50 + Shipping
Email me or leave a Comment if you'd like one.........
About Me
About Me
- Shell
- Snohomish, WA, United States
- Menopausal, insomniatic, romantic, left handed,right brained & more than likely a bit ADD. Mother of two whom have left the nest. I live in a little 90 something bungalow in a Historic district, with a heck of a commute to work (3blocks, all down hill.!! Share my cozy home with 4 critters.Two dogs-Golden Retriever and Black lab & two Tuxedo kitties. They see fit to let me decorate however I choose and never question what's in the bags I bring home-unless it appears to be edible or squeaky. The whole blog/art thingy started kind of by accident a couple years ago-it has just grown exponentially!Love it ALL,,women I've met, and trying new things! Not getting rich selling my creations, but again, it has grown exponentially and I have product in several shops in Washington-Too fun! NOT doing Etsy right now, BUT if you see something you like, let me know, Happy to make something special. Thanks for stopping by! Shell
Custom Wedding Topper
"Bungalow Bling" an Artist's depiction
Artwork by Patti Simpson Ward
I LOVE NY Cupcakes!
find some of my hats/wands and Flags there!
Hair Accessories and Embellishments....
Contact me for ordering info....
Grab my Button if you'd Like
Crown of Joy, Model-Marla My Muse
Whimsical Crown
Blog design by:
Join the party!
Mark your Calendars for September 7th!
Vintage Inspired Market and Ice Cream Social
Bonnet Making Session
Snohomish Boys and Girls Club, Friday, March 15th, 2-4:00pm
Sweetheart Take and Make Jan 26th, 2013
at Bountiful Home, Edmonds WA Contact me for Sign up Info!
Joyworks Holiday Open House was Great Fun!
If you missed it, come see us for Family night! Friday, November 24th!
Vicki's "Grow your Blog" Event!
Learn how to make your Blog Grow!
It was GREAT fun in Anacortes!
I"LL BE there,,in Anacortes, WA, SEPT 15th
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Giveaways
Flamingo Box
Giveaway choice, enter by Aug 1st
Or,,,,,,,Ballerina Box
Leave a comment by August 1st to be Entered
Bungalow Bling Turns 3 and a Giveaway!
Congrats to Dani, Vicki and Debra
Vicki is in Romantic Country Magazine's Fall Issue!
Available on Newstands now!
I'm linked to Debra's Vintage Inspiration Friday's
Image courtesy of Elise Marie Photography.....One of my Fairy Ring Crowns
Click to Visit her new "Vintage" Blog!
We had a Great Show!.....
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A Vintage Market, Magnuson Park,(Sand Point) Seattle, WA
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I'm single too, 62, with dogs, and I love it. My friends are the best part of my life. I'm part of a group of "star sisters," because we come from outer space! LOL As we reach the crone years, we become wiser and happier. Enjoy life - you're only halfway through! Love, Linda
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