Can you imagine taking hundreds upon hundreds of yards of seam binding and hand-painting it? Well, that is exactly what my friend Catherine does. It was love at first site when I discovered this candy-colored ribbon. She has truly taken seam binding to the next level, and I cannot get enough of this stuff. I have it hanging from pegs in my studio, wrapped around bundles of letters and tied around a special gift for a friend's upcoming birthday surprise. I think it's my new favorite ribbon.
Catherine owns the delightful web boutique, Pink Rose Pastries, where she designs, creates and sells myriad faux pastries, cakes, and a million other sweet decorations that you can't really eat but really wish you could! The amount of detail that goes into each of her confections is unreal. I mean, I can only guess how many pink piped icing roses she has made in her lifetime. Thousands? It's gotta be.
Yummy sugarcubes and bonbons. How cute would these be on display for a tea party celebration for a little girl.......or a big girl? Oh, see, now that I've said it, I want a tea party. Add this to the list of things-I-didn't-have-when-I-was-little. Right up there with ballet lessons!
Brownie anyone? Yes, please. Yummy, yum, yum.
This is a fun lollipop box (that opens) that I recently purchased from her. Click the picture to see more detail and get a better look at the piped icing. I love the stick with the pink sugared ball on the end of it!
Well, guess what? One Hundred Wishes is the exclusive on-line retailer of this gorgeous hand-painted ribbonery confection! (besides Catherine's own shop, of course.) There are 4 candy-colored combinations at the moment, all fitting in nicely with the aesthetic of the shop. Click here to be tempted into buying some of your very own. I think the hardest part is deciding which color.
And, oh happy day, I found more unused vintage stock of paper lace. This is a narrower style than the spools I have been selling (but I still have those as well), and makes a snap out of trimming a package, creating a border, wrapping a box or edging a shelf. You get the idea.
This new paper lace is available is pretty pastels (yay!) and is sold in 6-yard bundles. Click here to see all 6 colors.
Happy Creating!
Andrea everything looks soooo beautiful!!!! I had a crazy busy week, but I will get in touch with you!!!
have a wonderful night!!! I guess I am not the only one working late!!!
Take care
Chiara
PS love that ribbon!!!
Posted by: www.flaviasoapsandmore.typepad.com | April 29, 2008 at 11:30 PM
uhm, yeah, i need some -o- that. It's fantastic! I'm off to take a look.
Posted by: Holly Abston | April 29, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Ooh...that ribbon looks like yummy yummy ice cream! Delightful!!!
Posted by: Melissa | April 30, 2008 at 11:58 AM
YUMMIE!! NEW SWEET GOODIES. I AM OFF TO YOUR SHOP TO GET ME SOME OF THOSE SWEET GOODIES. THANKS AGAIN ANDREA FOR HAVING A SWEET SHOP. HAVE A GREAT DAY!!
SONIA
Posted by: sonia audelo | April 30, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Ohh, you make everything look so sweet and wonderful!! Thank you for this post dear friend. xoxo Catherine
Posted by: Pink Rose Pastries | April 30, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! That lollipop box would be perfection in my daughter's room. Ooh sweet temptation!!
Posted by: Brandie Pahl | April 30, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Oh, how you tempt us! What wonderful eyecandy to be shared! I adore the candy lollipop box...and the handpainted ribbon!
I think I'll have to visit your shop once again.
Posted by: Alice | April 30, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Love the ribbon...beautiful! And the baking...amazing work.
Hope all is well Andrea!
Hugs, Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | April 30, 2008 at 03:06 PM
i have some of her purple/lavender seam binding (of course! - lol!) and i LOVE it =) debbie
Posted by: debbie | April 30, 2008 at 10:52 PM
you just keep getting the goodies, don't you? i hope i get some money soon so i can go shopping. ;) so many goodies, so many times i can overdraw my account, just kidding. everything does look lovely.
jenny
Posted by: fated follies studio | May 01, 2008 at 01:02 AM
That is one talented friend you have. Such a great idea.
Love the paper lace!
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | May 01, 2008 at 06:38 AM
Hey Andrea. Congratulations on your banner being featured in the summer edition of Artful Blogging! It's probably my very favorite banner, you did such a beautiful job with it. I love that you had all the letters to make the words "everyday beauty". Much deserved feature, indeed!
Posted by: Holly Abston | May 01, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Hi Andrea,
I just bought the latest edition of Artful Blogging---I was so happy to see your banner featured!!! It is so beautiful. Congratulations
Mimi~
Posted by: mgpscrapbooker | May 01, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Oooo...I'm so glad to see Catherine's work featured here. She is an artist that much deserves to be brought to the public's attention. I've bought from her on Etsy and she is as kind as she is talented!
Posted by: Charity | May 02, 2008 at 08:44 AM
They do look good enough to eat!
Have a great weekend!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 02, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Love the lolly pop and everything! thanks for sharing!
smiles
Posted by: Sandy | May 03, 2008 at 10:21 AM
I love Catherine's creations!! She is very sweet too :-) xo Britt
Posted by: britt-sparkledvintagecharm | May 03, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Wow, I love that ribbon and her ALL her things! Catherine is such an amazing artist. Thanks for introducing her! I'm new to the blogging world, but I am so hooked!!
Posted by: Lori | May 15, 2008 at 11:58 PM
oh,yummy!
"Candy" that looks good enough to eat but no calories or sugar high/crashes!
Beautiful blog, too!
Thanks!
Posted by: Flowersbyfarha | August 11, 2008 at 07:20 PM