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Monday, March 4, 2013

a little glitter to start your week....

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

This post is a LONG time coming...

But really...

there is no expiration date when it comes to ALL things glitter!

So let's get on with the SHOW...

so to speak...

This lovely lady that I know..

ALWAYS thinks BIG!

Never small, never medicore..

ALWAYS over the top..

In fact..

I like to think of her as P.T. Barnum..

She is the Ringmaster..

and you never know what amazing thing she has in store for you...

She has the ability to gather the most creative individuals and then

produce the "Greatest Show" on Earth!

She is..

Miss Amy Graver of Elements Design!

I have been lucky enough to work side by side with her on many many projects...

BUT

I think by far her favorite project is...

The Graver Family New Years Card...

I absolutely love that she puts just as much heart and soul into her personal projects as she does for her Elements clients..

So this Ringmaster wrangled up quite the list of performers for her show..

Jennie Fresa for some glittery beauty...

Anna Sawin for some camera magic..

and

myself for literally creating the "Big Top"...

When it comes to glitter my friends...

how can a girl say no...

It all began with a "secret" Pinterest board...

Balloon Image: Martha Stewart Tank Top: Target Backdrop:BashShop on Etsy

Shower Curtain: Anthropologie Headphones: Amazon Champagne Tower: Martha Stewart

Glitter Eye:Chrisspy Makeup Glitter Boots: Charlotte Russe

Balloon Image: Green Wedding Shoes

Board: Chocolate Creative Design

Then..

the "tent" was raised..

in the Chocolate Creative Design studio...

Image by Chocolate Creative Design

Miss Jennie Fresa worked her glittery magic...

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

Dress: Miss Me Gold Necklace: Express

Crystal necklace: Target Belt: H & M Earrings: Target

The champagne began to flow..

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

Glasses: Arrow Party Rental Balloons, Tinsel: iparty

Step Stool: Home Depot Sequin Fabric: Joann

Bracelet: Express Ring: Target

Tinsel and glitter filled the air!

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

Sequin Top: Target Skirt: Childrens Place

Vest and Shoes; Miss A's own

The music began to play...

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

and

Voila!!

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

Miss Anna Sawin captured the magic...

While the Ringmaster herself...

designed THE most fabulous AND of course BIGGEST (8.5 x 11) New Years Card to date...

Let's not forget that it came complete with it's own confetti!

So thanks yet again to that AMAZING Ringmaster, Miss Amy Graver...

for allowing us all to be a part of your MOST creative, MOST fun and MOST glittery traveling circus!

Huge thanks to Allison Keck of Arrow Party Rental for the FABULOUS champagne coupes!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Fabulous & Creative Wreaths.... Part Trois

Wreath by Hana Floral Design

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

You know it's the Holidays when wreaths begin to magically pop up on peoples doors...

I am obsessed with a good wreath and the one in the picture above has to be one of my ALL time favorites...

It was created by the flower whisperer herself, Miss Yumiko of Hana Floral Design, for a Winter Wedding Shoot that I designed back in 2009.

So.. for Part Trois of the Fabulous and Creative Wreath roundup, I decided to go in the direction of "found items".

These are wreaths that can be made with ANY object that is found either natural or man-made..

The Sea

Living by the sea, we have boxes, bags and jars and filled to the brim with shells...

Unfortunately on the Connecticut Coastline, there is a lack of the exotics...

What we are left with are mussels, jingles, clams, oysters and the famous Stonington scallop...

But I think you might agree..

That they can be just as lovely too...

Scallop Wreath on Flickr

Heart Shell Wreath at Not on The High Street

Mussel Wreath at Beas Tropical Design

Clam Shell Wreath at Martha Stewart

Oyster Wreath at Donna Hay

Jingle Shell Wreath at Mad Mary Creations on Etsy

Mussel & Oyster Shell Wreath at Shelltiques on Etsy

Oyster Wreath by Simple Daisy

The Pinecone

Pinecones are a plenty here in the Northeast...

You can't walk anywhere without stepping on one..

I am amazed at just how many different kinds there are..

Whether they are painted, gilded, glittered or au natural..

They certainly stir up Holiday spirit...

Pinecone Wreath at Porchscapes

Deer Pinecone Wreath at House to Home

Frame Pinecone Wreath at Matthew Mead

Pinecone Wreath at Martha Stewart

Gold Pinecone Wreath at Papier D'Amour

Cardinal Pinecone Wreath at Better Homes and Gardens

Pinecone Wreath at Pottery Barn

Picture Pinecone Wreath at Decoration Finds

The Herb

I just brought in my rosemary plant in hopes that I may use her all winter long for cooking...

But she would look and smell just as lovely as a simple wreath...

How about a eucalyptus wreath in the bathroom?!

Olive and Myrtle Wreath at Pottery Barn

Eucalyptus Wreath by Herz Allerliebst

Wreath Chandelier at Martha Stewart

Rosemary Wreath at All About You

The Junk Drawer & The Kitchen

You are sure to have these items around...

Random tacks, apples, spent Christmas bulbs, peppermint candies from your purse and the credit cards that need to be snipped...

They look much prettier as a wreath than in that dreaded messy junk drawer...

Credit Card Wreath at Lauren Venell

Apple Wreath at Hannas

Bulb Wreath by Thompson Family

Thumbtack Wreath at Babble

Peppermint Candy Wreath at Dreamy Whites

I couldn't resist posting this image....

I am hoping that my men will agree that THIS snowman wreath has to happen THIS year on OUR door..

Snowman wreath via photobucket

Here are the links (just in case you missed them) of the

Fabulous and Creative Wreath posts

Part One

and

Part Deux

Monday, October 22, 2012

Glitter Giveaway...

House image by Anna Sawin Photography
Design by Chocolate Creative Design

Yup..you read it right...

This is first EVER Glitter, Glue and Fireflies blog

Glitter Giveaway!!!

The Lucky winner will receive his/her own custom Christmas ornament shown exactly like the one designed for Amy and Tim!!

This is all you have to do...

Post a comment below and magically you have been entered!!

(only comments on blog..Facebook doesn't count)

The giveaway ends at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 29th and

The winner will be announced Tuesday, October 30th!!

Good Luck Everyone!!

a little glitter to start your week....

Image by Chocolate Creative Design

This is a little story about a Glittery Gorgeous Couple, a Thoughtful and Loving Mother and a Crazy Artist.

Here is the Glittery Gorgeous Couple..

who got married on a magical Island on 9/17/11

and had asked a crazy artist...

To create a few items for their Big Day...

Fast forward to 3/19/12....

The Crazy Artist received an email from the Bride's very Thoughtful and Loving Mother to commission a surprise 1st Anniversary Christmas ornament.

The artist jumped for joy because she thought it was a wonderful idea and she always LOVES a good challenge...

Well...challenge it was...
The artist took the entire Spring and Summer to think...
and think...and think..
She thought so much that I believe smoke came out of her ears...

Finally...
she sketched something out and sent it to the very Thoughtful and Loving Mother...

The Crazy Artist glued and glittered to her hearts content and last Wednesday she carefully wrapped it up, sent it to the very Thoughtful and Loving Mother who was going to surprise the Glittery Gorgeous Couple this past Saturday.

This is what the Glittery Gorgeous Couple found when they opened the glittery box...

They found their magical Island...

The tree where they got married..

and the tent where they danced the night away...

But wait...
there's more...
because they don't call her a Crazy Artist for nothing...

It lights up!!!

The Crazy Artist is ever so grateful and thankful to the very Thoughtful and Loving Mother for trusting her and giving her the most wonderful of creative challenges.

The Crazy Artist is also so wonderfully happy that not only did she become part of the Glittery Gorgeous Couples Big Day but now she gets to be a part of the their future Christmases...

Stay Tuned..
The story is not over yet...
Check back at 1:00 today for a glittery surprise!!

Huge shout-out to Miss Anna Sawin who has been following the Glittery Gorgeous Couple since the beginning and who beautifully captured every step of their way on film..

All images by Anna Sawin Photography

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Amber Waves of Grain....

Images via Natasha, weheartit, wolvesandwind

Wheat.....

I have it on the brain..

Maybe it's because it reminds me of the sparkliest couple I know, Erin and Dan, who just so happen to be celebrating their 2 year anniversary this weekend...

Wheat was a HUGE inspiration in the design of their Save the Date, Invitation, and Decor at their wedding..