Simply Had A Wonderful Christmas Time!

I feel like I have so much to catch up on and share!  Is it really already past mid-January?  This Holiday Season was really fun for me!  I'm feeling very grateful.  December started with being the featured Artist at Bella Cosa Boutique; then there was the Holiday Bazaar at the EXPO Center.  I enjoyed both events so much! 

As you can see, Santa made an appearance at Bella Cosa for December's First Friday in Bixby Knolls!

Below are a couple pictures from the Holiday Bazaar.  The first one is of me with Karen, of Bella Cosa, and Julie, of Vintage Emporium.

Here's Karen with some of her beautiful items.

I also received many special orders from my wonderful customers for them to give as gifts (or just gift themselves!).   Emily purchased the two pillows below for her Living Room and then requested a Christmas Throw!

As you can see from the picture above, Cica (Hungarian for "cat") especially loved the Christmas Throw.  The front was a beautiful fabric with green holly leaves and red berries, and the back a yummy, soft ivory chenille.

Here are aprons I made for Emily to give to some special friends of the family. They are all reversible!

A very special pillow, by request, for my Sis-in-Law, Erin, made out of the cutest Fairy Fabric with red ball fringe.  This picture was taken before the pillow was actually finished and given to her, but it turned out really cute!

I went to see my precious niece, Clare, in her ballet recital.  She's two -- so cute to see a class of two-year-olds on stage -- Priceless!  Here's Clare with Mommy and Daddy before the Show.

Took a day off from sewing and visited "Grinchmas" at Universal Studios with Hubby.  We had so much fun; he'd never been.  There was a huge tree, the prettiest poinsettias, and real snow!

Hubby treated me to lots of new wonderful fabrics -- pretty much the only thing on my Christmas Wish List.  I can't wait to get started creating with them!  I have some exciting ideas in mind for my upcoming lines.  I think one theme will be "Sky Blues and Sandy Tans"!  Stay posted for more to come!

Wishing you the Best and Most Blessed New Year Ever!  Happy 2011!  ~Diane

I'm So Proud to be the Featured Artist Tonight at Bella Cosa for First Friday in Bixby Knolls!

Christmas Previews

I am so excited about the new items I've been working on for the Holidays! These will be appearing in the very near future in my Etsy Shop and also at the fabulous Bella Cosa Boutique in Bixby Knolls at 3803 Atlantic Avenue. 

As always, I LOVE your feedback!  I'm so pleased with how these items turned out.  I hope you are too!  Happy Holidays and God Bless You!  Diane

Sweet Candy Corn

Okay, I know it's a tad late, but I wanted to share these adorable candy corn pillows with you. And, yes, I made them, but I was so happy with how they turned out that I had to brag just a little bit. When I finished, I envisioned them in a children's bedroom.  I apologize for not having posted this earlier but my computer was being unreasonable.

While I'm at it, I think I'll show you a few more Halloween items I made this year.  Below are pillows with the cutest Vintage-looking children dressed in costumes and also an apron with happy Jack O' Lanterns.

I hope you like my creations.  As always, I would love your feedback.  These are actually a few of my items that were available before Halloween at Bella Cosa Boutique in Bixby Knolls on Atlantic.  It's really an awesome store.  If you're in Long Beach and have never been in, please stop by and take a look.  I promise I will try to stay up-to-date with posting about my Christmas items. Have a blessed day!