Saturday, November 7, 2009

blissfest

















I had such a fun opportunity to style a small space for what was called a "Blogger's Lounge" for an event put on by a local boutique (Domestic Bliss) here in town.  It was so much fun but could not have done it without the help of a couple friends.  Angela from Seesaw designs came to the rescue and hauled furniture, hung fabric panels & printed out some beautiful cards to hand out with the names of local bloggers.  Not only that she donated some of her beautiful cards & calenders ( I am in love with that calendar).  Oh and I almost forgot she was so brilliant & made a really cool strand of printed photos on paper from some of the blogs featured in the lounge...if you look close you can see that she even stitched the paper.  Angela has such a great eye for design & just in case I haven't thanked her enough...thank you Angela. Then my friend Stacey & I stayed up so late listening to Michael Jackson as we made felt flowers, spray painted a faux light fixture & some twigs.  All of the paper chains were made by Stacey from an old book (Stacey you are one fabulous friend). One of my favorite parts of the set-up were the sunburst mirrors also made from an old book.  I will be using those for Christmas now.  The bust form was a score @ Goodwill the night before.  I like the bust form's paper skirt and matching sunburst necklace.

The real highlight though of the day was having Christian & Stephanie Nielson come for a visit.  Who doesn't love them?  I've also come to the conclusion that there are many nice people out there.  Good thing or else I would have to get a mean people suck bumper sticker.  

Go here to see some of Angela & partners creations for their company Seesaw or go here to read their blog.  Letter press is so beautiful.

22 comments:

Laura Fuller said...

that was your creation?! I loved it.

Caitlin said...

I love it. So adorable.

Can you tell me where those silhouette balloons came from?

I am dying.

Iman said...

I love the paper sunburst!!
Looks beautiful.

Stacey Crewse said...

Everything turned out so beautifully!
Great job!
Everything just came together PERFECT!
I loved every minute of our late night fun! Hopefully tonight is filled with many zzzzzzz's we need to catch up on! Sweet dreams my fabulous friend!

Tiffany said...

You did it girlfriend! All that stress for nothing :) You are amazing and talented... like I said you need to hide it a bit more so nobody asks you to do anything. Although it's not like you are that busy or anything... :) Can't wait to come for a getaway, we should know more after this weekend!

Maria Johns said...

beautiful space and stunning photos...did you take the pictures?? If so, what camera do you use?!

Whitney said...

Why do I suck? Why dont I ever find out about things until after the happen. Boo me.

Domestic Bliss & FOUND said...

Christina,
You all did such a fabulous job- everything turned out lovely! You are so talented I just can't stand it! Now you need to show us what you do with those sunbursts for Christmas- paper chains too!

I can't tell you how thankful we were to have your help-(Angela & Stacey too!)~ it looked PERFECT!
Hugs!
Kristin

Full House said...

Caitlin...the balloons were made for a fundraiser event that Domestic Bliss bit in last year for Nie Nie so they are actually silhouettes of Christian & Stephanie. I'll find out where she ordered them. Yes they are so darling.

Full House said...

Maria, yes I did take those photos with my Canon Rebel. Hope that helps.

Thank you so much everyone for all of the kind words.

nest of posies said...

looks like so much fun!

that booth has your name or design all over it!!! and who, may i asked scored the bust form last minute @ goodwill. i think i know the answer! :) i read about this or saw the ad for it on nienie. i wondered if you were going to be there. you AZ & UT girls know how to throw a "fest" if ya ask me!!!

angela hardison said...

yeah... you're amazing. it came together really well and it was a pleasure working with you. wish i could have been there during the day to see it in action. thanks for letting me help, and thanks for the shoutout and kind words!

Laura said...

Wow, how fun is that!! You did a beautiful job!

Alexa Mae said...

ooohhhh you make me green with envy. almost as green as that amazing couch. it was sooo good to see you and talk with you. you are simply darling and so fun! you did a great job...now will you decorate my house? hehe xoxo

Scott Jensen said...

great job, sis!

kate said...

so sad i couldn't stop by. but thanks for including me on the handout!

Cheryl said...

It turned out stunning! I wish I could have been there!

Sarah's Fab Day said...

Adorable!

Bre said...

would LOVE to know where the balloons were ordered from!! :) gorgeous work

The Bird's said...

Will you please post how you made the sunburst decorations?? I have the perfect place for those in my home. Thanks!

Marketing Unscrambled, Home edition said...

What a lot of hard work. Well put together. It all looks amazing. All of you did such a great job. Thank you for sharing and for doing.

Dan and Deanna "Marketing Unscrambled"

A Cupcake Life said...

I LOVE that framed chalkboard and the mirrors! May I ask where you found the chalkboard? Thanks in advance!

~Dusti