Our company has come and gone. We had fun!
This is what the kitchen table looked like a couple weeks ago when Hope was here. Evidence of 2 women who like to make things and share ideas.
Isabella Smith Maison Belle Cinnamon & Jasmine laundry detergent I had brought downstairs to show Hope.
Great packaging, but more importantly, good stuff without phosphates or bleach.
You can get it at Beauty Habit {a highly addictive website}.
Exhibit B: Adorable pouch Hope brought me as a belated birthday gift. The work of the creative felt queen, Julie Collings.
Exhibit C: This old tobacco tin was tucked inside that cute pouch.
Hope embellished it and filled it with all of these bits and pieces. She knows me way too well.
Exhibit D: The cover of the guest book that Hope made for her upcoming wedding. She used all of my scraps and random things I had in the craft room. I didn't get a very good picture of it, but it turned out so pretty.
Exhibit E: Our current journals side by side. These are fun to draw/doodle/write/paste in.
And the other stuff on the table includes glue, pens, rulers, papers. You know, all the essentials.
I'm happy to say the table no longer looks this way. Now, it looks like this:
Exhibit F: Some totes I'm making for my shop. I should have them listed this week sometime.
Exhibit G: My purse.
Exhibit H: This basket purse came in the mail as a surprise from Analise. Needless to say, it is really beautiful and I LOVE it. It deserves a much better picture than this one.
Exhibit I: Superman jammies, complete with cape.
Exhibit J: Mario's balloon art.
And now I think I need to go clean off the table!
Well you are quite the Bizzy Bee... Such sweet gifts you received. I hope to get my hands on one of your bags... you always sell out of things so quickly... this is a good thing though 4 you. enjoy your day!
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | August 25, 2009 at 03:56 PM
Wowza! What a feast for the eyes!! You amaze me Andrea, you can even make supplies and crafting look gorgeous. I love your new totes...can't wait until you list them.
Hugs,
Karyn
Posted by: Karyn (French Charming) | August 25, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Your current Tablescape is very similiar to mine, in fact I am going to do a post on it today!!! You have inspired me! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | August 25, 2009 at 05:04 PM
You have absolutely inspired me to make my own journal out of delicious little morsels :] I must begin!
Posted by: Macy | August 25, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Wow - you made our mess look so wonderful! Hmmm, love that lisa stickley bag you got. Isn't her stuff wonderful.
Oh and I have to add that you loved the trinket box that Cassondra (http://www.flickr.com/photos/citrusfaire/) made as a gift for me - and that is what inspired what I made you!
And how silly is that Mario even DRAWING balloons! That made me chucle!
I had such a great time making a mess of your kitchen table (and studio floor) and cannot wait to do it again!
Posted by: hope | paper relics | August 25, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Looks like you had alot of fun. Cannot wait for your totes to be listed. Must have one.
Posted by: Sonia Audelo | August 25, 2009 at 07:01 PM
I adore your table....during company and after...wish mine looked like that! I really want one of your lovely totes...I will keep watching for them in your shop...good excuse to finally order a few other things I have my eye on! Thank you for sharing..you inspire the pants off of me....oh yah and that little black lisa stickley bag is amazing...Happy week to you!
Posted by: koralee | August 25, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Looks like you made a fun mess!!
ooohhhh Now I feel worse tho.....it took two to do that? That's what my space looks like ..and a bagillion ideas...all started at once. I think I need a Calgon moment.
Posted by: Melody | August 25, 2009 at 08:35 PM
I just love it all! I just made a tote similar to yours! Mine is from an old 1980's curtain I think!
Love the table mess and that little trinket box from Hope is fabulous!
Posted by: Robin | August 25, 2009 at 08:47 PM
I love it all. Especially your ruffled one hundred wishes tote. I must get one of those. I will be watching everyday. Waiting and wishing. It will be a happy day!
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | August 25, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Ok, laundry soap.... I need some, going to check that out very soon!
Hope got the tin for you while we were flea marketing! It looks beautiful filled with all the pretties!!
I feel like a lucky duck to have one of those beautiful totes before they are even for sale!
Basket purse....amazing
And the "mess" is just beautiful, including Mr. Mario's balloon art!
Posted by: Gabrielle | August 25, 2009 at 10:19 PM
looks like good times for sure. lucky girl.
Posted by: tina | August 25, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Even your messes are artistic. Looks like lots of fun. Mimi
Posted by: mimisue | August 26, 2009 at 12:39 AM
even your mess is gorgeous to look at! Mine just looks like a mess. Glad to know I'm not the only one who uses the kitchen table as her sewing table. :O)
Love the jim jams. My little girl is obsessed with her Hello Kitty jim jams, but still loves her Roary the Racing Car ones too. I'm bringing her up to be balanced, and to wear what she likes (the Roary jarms are from the boys department)
have a fab week
xx
Posted by: sadie | August 26, 2009 at 05:54 AM
Beautiful mess:) The kitchen is the "heart of the home" in my opinion!
Posted by: Leah C | August 26, 2009 at 09:18 AM
That is a great post - lots of fun going on there. ...and I love messy tables ~ they completely inspire me!
Posted by: TinkerVerve | August 26, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Seriously, love the journals! All of it. Thanks for sharing.
Tricia
Posted by: Tricia Samsal | August 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM
I think it is a beautiful "mess" (if you can call it that)!! I love it :) Mario's balloons are the sweetest!! I think you have a budding artist there Andrea! I am in love with those tote bags too!!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | August 27, 2009 at 12:29 AM
I love your journals, your totes, your purse and my kids love the jammies! Glad to see and hear that you had such wonderful time with your company!
love,
angela
Posted by: angela | August 27, 2009 at 09:35 AM
I love the embellished tin, and what great little goodies she tucked in there for you! Great friends who know your taste and style are hard to come by!
Posted by: Erica H. | August 27, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Several times a day I am checking to see if your beautiful totes are in the shop. It's like Christmas for me.
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | August 27, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Great photos. Hope your table now has some other fabulous creations bits and pieces on it
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | August 27, 2009 at 01:46 PM
Lovely creations on your table! Love the new bags you made as well as those velvet buttons on your most recent post.
Kindrely, Lynne Laura
Posted by: Lynne Laura | August 27, 2009 at 07:05 PM
I love what you did with Heather's velvet ribbon. The buttons are just adorable. And might I say, my table sort of looks like yours. But there is no fun going on if it is clean... :)
Have a great weekend,
Kitty
Posted by: Kitty | August 28, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Every time i look at your blog i think....I have GOT to do that!
Your is my dream life, everdays full of beauty and love!
I am besotted,
Thanks so much for sharing x
Felicia
Posted by: felicia woodhouse | August 30, 2009 at 05:42 AM