My Sweet Life at Rose Petals & Blooms

2009-04-25T20:15:00.009-04:00

I've been MIA for a bit, working in my studio, freshening my shop with a new look, didn't have internet connection for over a week, eeek!! etc...

But the biggest reason for being MIA recently is......I've been preparing for the arrival of my Sweet BF Cathy Scalise, you all know her from Treasured Heirlooms~Elegance & Whimsy!!! Cathy hails from the amazing New England area, and flies to West Virginia twice a year for a week at a time to spend it with little ole me! I'm truly a lucky gal!!

I love when Cathy visits, we shop, shop, shop, eat at great restaurants, laugh, talk business, and laugh some more! She's such a refreshing change from my day to day~same old, same old!!! I always say, Cathy brings sunshine with her when she visits..lol!

The first day Cathy arrived, we drove straight home from the airport to be greeted by a satellite technician.. thank goodness!! My internet has been out since last Sunday, and I was in a panic. What kind of a hostess would I have been if I couldn't provide internet service to my guest/BF!!? My internet is now fixed, phew!! And since Friday, it's been non stop shopping for us... It's rather funny to watch us..when we enter a shop filled with vintage pretties, both of us look at each other and begin to squeal!! We've traveled through tiny shops in Maryland, Va and even enjoyed browsing through the little shops in my area too~ I've taken a few pics of our fun today and couldn't wait to upload them for my post tonight... But to my dismay, none of the photos are salvageable...Boo~Hoo!! I will post pics of our shopping ventures though, I promise! We'll be out almost everyday while she visits, so I should get some great pics, fingers crossed~

In the meantime, I have to show off some of Cathy's latest creations that are featured in her shops... Aren't they stunning!!

Please stop by both of her beautiful shops, Treasured Heirlooms and Elegance & Whimsy to see many more of her gorgeous creations....Believe me, her shops are absolutely AMAZING! You won't be disappointed!

2009-03-27T12:45:00.005-04:00

I'm Feelin the Love!!

Oh Spring... Sweet Spring!!

This time of year, there's a sweetness that can't be matched to any other. New life is sprouting up everywhere! The buds on trees are making an appearance, mama birds are preparing their nest for new hatchlings, and flowers are beginning to awaken from their long winter sleep.

I am feeling the excitement stirring within too.. What is this peculiar feeling I'm experiencing?? My senses are awakening...

I find I'm giggling with my hubby over things that just a few months ago, would have either gone unnoticed or warranted a 'slight Ha~Ha' at best.. and wait, what is this?? Did my hubby just toss a coy smile in my direction and ask me out for a dinner date? Yes, yes, it's true, romance is in the air! After almost 25 years together, Spring has once again performed her magic and sprinkled love dust in our eyes!!... ahhh, to be in love is the 'bestest'!! lol!

Love and romance is spilling over, in all aspects of my life. I noticed these sweet effects have influenced my newest creations, they reflect the enchantment, and exhilaration that fills my heart.

~Fluffy Ruffly Garland~ 'Giselle'

~Truly Thine~

~Birdcage created by 'lil ole' me~

~Faerie Glen~
So, as the love birds sing, and flowers bloom,

I will accept dinner with my honey and

embrace the butterflies fluttering in my tummy~

2009-03-18T09:51:00.002-04:00

I'm squealing!! Lollishops has a new look!!!

I received an email announcing Lollishops "new look" yesterday. With my interest peaked... I quickly scooted over to see! Oh my gosh, I love it!!!

Sadie Lou is an amazing artist, and the founder of Lollishops ~ The sweetest marketing venue EVER!!.

She's continuously looking for new ways to show off the talented artists that reside at Lollishops... Well sir! Sadie has done it again!!

Being a 'Lolli' means so much to me!!

You see, I love creating, I have all of my life. After opening my shop, 'Rose Petals & Blooms' I focused all of my attention towards vintage items with all the Shabby~Cottage appeal I adored. That was all well and good, and satisifying at the moment, but I wasn't creating! ... Then I discovered Lollishops. Sadie Lou was taking applications for artists to join her sweet organization. Everyone was buzzing about the new venue, Lollishop buttons were everywhere I looked! Oh how I wanted to join! But, I'll admit, I was afraid I wouldn't be chosen, since I didn't have a 'creation 1' on my site that would deem me worthy of acceptance. Heck.. none of my creations were in my boutique!! I took a leap though and applied! Oh thank goodness Sadie saw my potential! She was quick to send my acceptance to Lollishops and I'm forever thankful for that! She didn't make me sweat bullets waiting for a reply either! Phew!! I'm so neurotic...lol!!

I can thank Sadie for inspiring me to begin creating again! She is responsible for Rose Petals & Blooms new life... I will always add vintage items to my shop, I simply adore them. But move over vintage, cuz now vintage has a twist!! I've added my own 'one of a kind' creations, using vintage bits and bobbles.

Being a vendor on Lollishops has motivated me to step up my game. Sadie and the other amazing artists at Lollishops inspire me daily. Now, everyday my mind is filled with new ideas for another creation! I love it!!!

Thank you Sadie for recognizing my potential and having faith in me, when my faith faltered!!

Lookie below, you've got to see this!!!... Here is the new look of Lollishops, and there I am, right on the front page!!! I've been featured!!! Somebody pinch me!!! I've come a long way baby!!!

Once you click onto the photo below, grab a cup of coffee, put up your feet and surf to your hearts content...

*Warning*.... Be prepared to oooh & ahhh, there are so many amazing artists featured at Lollishops, you'll want to set back a few hours from your busy shedule, cuz you're never going to want to leave!!!

Look for 'Rose Petals Fancies'... That's me!!

'Sadie Lou Who'!!!

2009-03-17T09:54:00.006-04:00

The joyful march into spring begins, a cacophony of bird calls fills the blue skies, the trees show their fresh green buds, and the tulips start to poke their heads from the earth to face the sunshine. Colors are about to burst forth, and the earth will be new again. With fresh eyes, we are stocking our shelves with pretty greens, bright yellows, vibrant pinks, and beautiful blues. For the Boutiques at Make Mine Pink, spring cleaning is over, and we would love to show off our fresh new colors and exciting spring merchandise.

Please join us for our "March Into Spring" Shop Hop from March 16 through March 21, 2009. The shop hop is open to anyone that would like to participate (limit one registration per physical address).

Please register here if you would like to participate.

How to Play

Each of the participating boutiques at the bottom of this page has hidden one ( 1 ) Make Mine Pink shopping bag somewhere on its website. Find the shopping bag, and click on it to return to MMP and mark it off your list. At the end of the shop hop, depending on the number of bags you found, you will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

There is no cost to play. All we ask is that you enjoy yourself and take your time looking for the shopping bags—you wouldn't want to miss out on any of the fine products our boutiques are offering during this promotion.

Look at what you're playing for!!! Sweet Prizes Abound!!

Please join us... We're having oodles of fun...

2009-03-09T09:39:00.009-04:00

I've spent another week on the playground, and I'm having a ball!

Since becoming smitten with the promise of Spring, I can't seem to take anything seriously, aside from playing in my studio and my shop.... All I want to do is create!! Much to the chagrin of my hubby, I should add... He's actually taking it pretty well. Although, lately, our dialog has gone something like this..

Hubby says...."Baby, not that I'm judging, but... are those the same pj's I saw you in two days ago?" "Baby...I don't mean to bother you, but that pile has sat at the door for over a week, do you want me to do something with it?" Baby... are the dishes in the diswasher clean or dirty?" "We ran out of silverware and glasses at least two days ago.."

Then hubby calls out to me last night, as I was blissfully creating in my little cubby/studio... "Hey baby, it's time to eat!" I unenthusiastically, pull myself away from my table, grumbling under my breath, that I only needed a few more minutes, and just maybe he could eat without me...

Stumbling into the kitchen, I thanked him for preparing dinner, saying..."Awww... Sweetie, that was so nice of you to make dinner tonight!" and he said..."Somebody needed to cook, we'd starve if I waited for you to make a meal"..

Okay everyone, did that last comment have a ring of sarcasm, to it?? Yea... I thought so too...oh well, he's probably right... So what's his point?? lol!!

I have tunnel vision and can't look two feet, past my creations. I'll tolerate a few cobwebs and boxes piling up in a corner any old day. As long as I can view them from my studio, "It's all good"....

~My new, original one of a kind creations~

A little spin on the tried and true, always sweet~Tussie Mussie

"Fussie Tussies"

"Purrrrfect"

"Rosie"

"The Birth of Spring"

~Please have a splendid week sweet friends~

2009-03-01T21:29:00.006-05:00

I'm 55 going on 6...

Yes, I've managed to go back in time and want to stay that way for as long as I can... It's crazy how bright aqua blue, sweet pinks, darling yellows, chicks, peeps, bunnies, rabbits and oodles of sugar glitter can turn you into a child again.. Add colorful vintage millinery flowers, adorable miniature hats, decorated eggs, dear little lambs, precious baskets and you just might find yourself giggling and a lilt in your step!

I sincerely have Easter Fever!!

Yep! I do! My studio is bright and bubbly with Spring color.

The floor, tables and every corner is oozing with yumminess!!!

"Bunny Tussie"

"Darling Honeycomb Decoration"Glittered Egg""Bunnykins""Bluebird Paradise" "Sweet Easter Bunny Plaque" "Hippity Hoppity" Centerpiece"Lammie Cakes"

They're calling for snow today, but that's okay, I'll stay in my studio and dream of Spring flowers and Easter Bunnies~

Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-02-23T13:23:00.001-05:00

~Giveaway~

Click onto the link below for a chance to win a bundle of sweetness!!!

Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-02-16T01:44:00.004-05:00

Thank goodness for coffee!!

Let me explain the subject line~

You see, I was one of the lucky vendors to be in a Lollishop ad for the upcoming Spring issue of "Somerset Studios", the theme is beach/mermaid. Well...for whatever reason, I experienced the absolute worst "creative block", in the history of my creative blocks! lol! For the life of me, I couldn't find inspiration if it was right in front of me for a beach project!

Generally, when I feel like creating, I just wander into my studio. Then as I sit and stare at the piles and piles of materials in every corner and shelf, usually something jumps out at me and an idea is born. I think I put so much pressure on myself this time, when I knew it had to be beachy, that my brain turned to mush! tee hee..

After putting this project off for weeks, I was getting down to the wire, there was a deadline for a photo of the project and I was cutting it close, 3 days left...eeeeeeek! The morning I knew there was no time left to procrastinate, I wearily pulled my "slug like body" into the kitchen to prepare the strongest coffee, in hopes that it would jolt a beach theme from my brain. I was low on coffee filters and what few I had were a bit stretched out from my haphazard way of tossing them back into the cupboard. As I tried to reshape one for the coffee pot, I had a revelation... Hey, this one "kind of" looks like a clam shell! Voila!!! Just when you least expect it, an idea appears!! LOL!!

So, a short story turned very long, here is my rendition of the beach theme, introducing...
"Pearl"

Now, as "Pearl" rests upon her sweet bed, I'll go back to my studio and wait for new inspiration...

Have a perfect week my friends! Thanks oodles for stopping by~ xoxo

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-14T04:51:00.005-05:00

"All Dolled Up"

“LOLLISHOPS” is hosting a special Valentines Day Party today to celebrate the sweetest day of the year. Participating vendors ( myself included) have their blogs decorated and ready to celebrate with their own Valentines Day party.

Begin the party by clicking onto Chelsea Ann’s Blog Itty Bitty Birdie today, February 14th, then visit all the participating blogs for your chance to win some awesome Door Prizes! Each Blog Party will have an item from their LolliShop hidden in their Party Photos. You will find each vendor’s item and comment “I found it” to win! If your comment is chosen, you will be asked to name the item you found to win your Door Prize.

Don’t forget to visit the Official LolliShop blog for your chance to win an enormous Gift basket filled with oodles of fabulous creations!

Start celebrating early and join in the fun~

I've been a busy little girl this week!

2009-02-06T11:21:00.004-05:00

Pink Friday~ February 6
Be my Valentine

Won't you please join us at Make Mine Pink for a Valentine treat? I'm very excited to show off my newest creations, all available at
Rose Petals & Blooms!

I'm in love with vintage candy boxes! I discovered this sweet box, that long ago, was filled with chocolate confections... I added vintage cabbage Rose Barkcloth, 2 millinery floral sprays dating from 1940. Also, a creamy white rose, the edges of the box are decorated with vintage venice lace... I think it's definitely a treat for the eyes! lol...

Sweet Clare

I was inspired to create this adorable vanity lamp from the old cottage dressers of the past....
As I hand crafted her from clay and wood, she began to take on her own sweet personality, and I named her Clare...
She is adorned with vintage drawer pulls, and turned legs. The framed cabbage roses, french perfume bottle and sweet dresser tray are created from clay! I love the top drawer, leaving it opened a bit with a piece of vintage lace gives this little gem oodles of character~
The shade was discovered in a little antique shop, just in her wire form.. I covered the shade in the softest pale pink chiffon with white chiffon inside. She is topped with fabric roses from the same chiffon and sweet ruffles dance along her edge...

I'm finishing another vintage candy box today, and will also be adding gorgeous 3D german Valentine cards dating from 1900 in other creations throughout the weekend~

My Goodness Time Really Does Fly!!

2009-01-25T11:07:00.005-05:00

The last time I looked at the clock, it was December! What in the world happened! Has time been in warp mode for anyone else?? I spend all of my waking hours in my studio, and forget there is an outside world!

Apparently, my hubby spent unneccessary energy logging the hours I spend in my home and studio, in comparison to the amount of my "outside time." Okay, so the scales tipped incredibly heavy to my home time, alright, so he discovered that I'm a mole, so what's his point! lol... Unless I need supplies for my craft, what reason is there to leave? I'm not a fan of the cold, so until he cuts off my heat, and I have to spend quality time in my van to keep warm... me thinks I'll be content, and cuddly warm in my studio.

I'm crafting new holiday goodies for Valentines Day, and can't wait to show them off to you. But in the meantime, I thought I would tickle your interest with just a few newly acquired vintage "Valentine Pretties" that have, or will be incorporated into my designs. I adore Valentines and Easter, they give me a renewed spirit as I create. Love, romance & whimsy are such great inspirations for my art! I'm excited to add new product in my boutique, on Lollishops, Make Mine Pink & Etsy, stay tuned in the next few weeks, there will be new and different for each boutique~

I'm going back to my studio and continue to create, I will check on the outside world again in a few days.... I hope you are doing what you love, I know I am~ smile.....

Let It Snow

2008-12-05T18:40:00.001-05:00

Let It Snow
Originally uploaded by Rose Petals & blooms

This is a test... lol!

I'm having so much fun on Flickr.. apparently, I can click onto a photo and have the option of blogging it!! Who would have thunk it! tee-hee! So I thought I would break this in, by featuring my newest creation.. "Sweet Elizabeth" from my Winter Wonderland Collection. I'm sorry to say (but am torn, because I'm happy to say too!) that Sweet Elizabeth has been sold! But I still want to show off my treasures.. She is truly "one of a kind", I know this because I've tried to find another frame that even resembles this one, to no avail! Adding vintage goodies has brought my vision to reality.

I like to show my other creations on this post, but I'm thinking Flickr doesn't give me the option to add more than one photo at a time to an entry, so I'll guess I'll be satisfied if this works! I'm excited to click "Post Entry" so I can see how it looks~ Fingers crossed!~
xoxox

2008-11-04T17:18:00.009-05:00

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas....

The thought of Christmas has put a smile on my face and a skip in my step, and thank goodness for that!

After visiting my grandson Jack, I caught his cold, then kept it two weeks.

With the cold came over a week of fevers, sheer exhaustion, a good old fashion depression....and a large dose of anxiety. Well, maybe I shouldn't call it depression,

I prefer the word melancholy better...I wanted to feel better two days into the cold, I'm sure you know how that is...

I was already behind preparing my shop for the holidays, and I

had a ton of ideas swirling in my head for my Christmas Collection,

but not a bit of energy to follow through.. I wish I would have written down all of the fantastic ideas that came to me when my fevers were at their highest, lol..! I would be rich right now!

My sofa became my best friend in those two weeks, and I found

a new purpose for my ottoman! tee-hee! My ottoman became my

work table, I was just too exhausted to be in my studio. My new

little work station is filled with my glue gun, papers, jewelry,

maribou fur, glitter, glitter...and more glitter.

So, in the end, my fevers have subsided, the antibiotics kicked in

and I managed to create a sweet Altered Art Christmas tabletopper, and the most adorable Tussie Mussie ornaments if I say so myself~

Also....as I'm sure you've already noticed, I created a new blog
banner in keeping with the Holidays and winter season.
I hope you like the new look.
Here's a sneak peek at my newest creations,

Rose Petals "Winter Wonderland" Signature Collection.

I am so proud of this collection, each ornament is unique in design...

I'll be listing many ornaments this week in my shop,

plus, creating more "fab" surprises, that I did manage to remember,

as the fevers held me hostage~ Look out ottoman, here I come!

Tell me what you think... go ahead, I can take it~ lol!

xoxoxo

2008-10-09T11:13:00.015-04:00

I can't tell you how blessed I feel! My heart is overwhelming with sheer joy, and I want to thank all of you that have taken time from your crazy schedules to help a friend out! I've gone from "TEPID" waters to "ALMOST BOILING" at "Start Up Nation", because of your votes.

As I mentioned earlier, I'm very shy when it comes to asking for help, I certainly love giving to my friends, but I'm not so great in the "taking" department.. You're support and generosity has taught me a wonderful lesson, in the future,I won't be fearful of simply asking, after all, what is the worst that will happen!? lol..

The "Startup Nation" competition is ongoing through October, you may vote for each contestant once a day. So, if you have a millisecond in your day....lol, please help drive my meter to the "boiling point".

Rose Petals & Blooms thanks you, and more importantly.. I do!

~I have a Favor to ask all my Sweet Friends~

I am so excited to announce my participation in the "2008 Startup Nation" homebased competition. Celebrating America's most outstanding home based businesses and the people behind them.

f you have a moment, and believe my shop is worthy of a vote, could you please cast your vote for Rose Petals & Blooms...
Thank you so much, I'm really normally shy about asking, but would love to see my "needle" move from tepid to luke warm...lol!!! Thank you everyone, I do appreciate your support!

xoxoxo

2008-09-23T13:19:00.015-04:00

I spent well over a month on a project that proved to be very valuable

time wasted, that I could have utilized in a much more positive way...

Though the project was a bust, and is definitely ready for the burn pile,

I've learned from the mistakes I made, which will certainly help me in the future.

Have you ever had a project in your head that seemed so amazing, one of those special 'one of a kind', and drop dead gorgeous projects to boot,

just to see the end results were so off the mark? It perplexes me to say the least!!

So, back to the drawing board..

I'm ready to begin creating my new collection for Christmas and the

much anticipated opening of Lollishops.

I will devote all my time to my webshop and my creations...

After all, my ad will be featured in Romantic Homes in the October Issue

and I need my new collection finished and listed soon.

Oh if I could have known the outcome of my latest disasterous creation,

I could have saved myself the endless hours, sleepless nights and put my

materials to better use... coulda-shoulda-woulda! Isn't it priceless?!

Lesson learned~

Stop by my shop if you have a chance, I discovered quite a few gorgeous

treasures on the way home from a weekend trip and will be listing them all this week..

2008-08-09T21:22:00.003-04:00

I've been Tagged!

Jennifer from Cottage Flair has tagged me to tell you seven things about myself,

so here goes....

1. I can turn my eyelids inside out, and with a bit of embarrassment, will admit I taught my children and my oldest granddaughter how to. And truth be told, I will teach my two grandsons the trick, just as soon as they are old enough!

2. I break out in hives the moment my stress level starts to rise... not so pretty when you're scratchin to beat the band~

3. I have a love for hotels, I could stay in one every night, it makes me feel like a queen to order room service. Not so strange, until I mention I've booked a room when I know it would only take me 40 minutes to arrive home. Yea, I've got the fever!

4. I live in my pj's most of the week, I will do anything to not leave my home... I don't have phobia's, just a touch of laziness.

5. I love credit cards, to a fault, finally paid all five of them off, and will keep only one. Boo-hoo~

6. I adore StarBucks and will defend it to the death..lol!

7. I put off shaving my legs until I can braid them.. alright, I may be exagerating a bit, but I do what I can to avoid it at all costs. pssst.. the longer they get, the softer they become..hee-hee!

And now, what you've all been waiting for... YEP! I get to tag 7 friends. Here goes...

Sue from Cappuccino Daydreams

Roxie from Candylight by Jorabeel's

Sharon from C'est Chouette

Dawn from Hydrangea Home

Dianne from Mama's Pocketbook

Vicki from All Bliss Be Thine

Stephanie from Shabby in Pink Boutique

Have fun ladies, and thanks in advance!

~Have an awesome week~

2008-07-20T21:39:00.011-04:00

Christmas in July!
~The air conditioner is running, on high to beat the heat..and it feels like Christmas in July~

Please join us for the Make Mine Pink, Christmas in July SHOP HOP!

When? Monday July 21st - 27th. Winners will be announced the week of the 27th.
Where? Make Mine Pink.com

We have lots of exciting things planned as a special thank you to our valued friends and customers.

If you haven't already registered to join our CHRISTMAS IN JULY Shop Hop, there's still time! Won't you join us on July 21st and see what fun we have in store? The shop hop is open to anyone that would like to participate over 18 years of age (limit one registration per physical address)

Please register and read the instructions to participate. Not only will you have an opportunity to win fabulous holiday prizes, but you'll have an opportunity to shop unique and specialty products plus, participate in specials and events at some of the individual boutiques.

How it Works... Many of our MMP members (see the bottom of the Shop Hop page for a complete list) have hidden a special shopping bag on their websites. There is only one shopping bag image per website. Search through their websites until you find the bag. Once you've found it, click it to return to Make Mine Pink and as a registered participant you will automatically receive credit for it. The more bags you find, the better the prizes get. When the shop hop ends, we will hold a drawing for each prize level. Signing up is free and there's no purchase necessary to participate, so there's no reason not to play! We encourage you to look around the members websites while searching for the shopping bags.
~Please visit my shop, and discover your first Shopping Bag~
~*~
Have fun and good luck!

2008-07-12T20:53:00.005-04:00

~Just for you~
It brings me great pleasure to offer this special gift~
We're having a Huge SALE!
July 13 - 20!
Twice a year, I hold a "Secret Sale" for One Entire Week!
giving you the opportunity to purchase those special pretties you've wished for in my shop.
Here's how this works....
If your purchases total
$400.00 receive $100.00 off!
$300.00 receive $75.00 off!
$200.00 receive $50.00 off!
$100.00 receive $25.00 off!
$50.00 receive $15.00 off!
$25.00 receive $10.00 off!
Under $25.00 receive 20% off your order

Please take advantage of this great sale!
If you sign up for our Rose Petals & Blooms Newsletter, we will add a special gift in your order!
Thank you from,
Rose Petals & Blooms!
~Happy Shopping~

**Please note, no other discounts or gift certificates apply to purchase **
Sale begins July 13, 2008 ~ Sale ends July 20, 2008
Purchase must total specified amounts~ before shipping cost**
Before checking out, please email rosepetalsnblooms@yahoo.com with product #'s
We will invoice your total, with discount applied to your order.

2008-07-03T00:08:00.004-04:00

Pink Friday~ July4!

"Romantically Roses"

Join us for an all new shopping experience at Rose Petals & Blooms! It’s your exclusive invitation to “shopping with a twist.”Each week, the Boutiques at Make Mine Pink will feature a well coordinated shopping experience with a theme - an all new approach to Internet shopping.

The fine merchants at MakeMinePink.com your premier on-line shopping mall are displaying their finest "Romantically Rose" treasures. We love roses. NO! we are obsessed with roses. We plant them in our gardens, we bring them into our homes by vase after vase full, we decorate our beds with rose linens and our cupboards with rose china~ and why not~ we think they are the perfect flower. Roses have a long and colorful history. They have been symbols of love, beauty, war, and politics.

We think roses are more romantic~ don’t you?
You'll find roses at all participating shops at Make Mine Pink. Shop from the comforts of your home.

Best of all~ no gasoline needed.

Happy Shopping Everyone!

2008-06-28T23:02:00.007-04:00

I was so thrilled to be a part of

Make Mine Pink's Secret Sister Event

I'm excited to announce, I received my Secret Sister Package!! I speak with a happiness in my heart and actual tears in my eyes. My Secret Sister is so amazing, I will never be able to express my absolute delight and excitement I feel! I've been talking for months to my hubby about changing the decor of our home, but hadn't found the inspiration to begin. Thanks to my Secret Sister, and her beautiful gifts, I have a plan implemented.

Carol from "Clutterbug Studio" is my Secret Sister, she created these gorgeous gifts. She is truly a talented artist! Everything she created screams "ME"... I would like to "feature" each beautiful item... I'm such a lucky Lady!!!!

Let me show you how beautiful these gifts were wrapped! With my favorite Robin's Egg Blue Ribbon~ I squealed as I unwrapped each, here they are!

I opened the first box inside there was an organza pouch filled with push pins for the vision board, one even had my initial on it! Plus a Robin's Egg Blue & White votive candle!

A Beautiful French Journal!

The most beautiful embellished bottle with Robin's Egg Blue Glitter inside! With a yummy heart plaque decorated with sweet flowers, glitter and pearl buttons!

An amazing Wall Hook, made from recycled wood work, with a splash of my favorite blue on a distressed hook.. And there's even a beautiful ivory rope to hang it from!

If you believe it couldn't get any better... I would like to show you the most amazing Vision Board, I've ever had the pleasure of seeing... And I own it!!!! The detail is truly a work of art! The vintage frame is so ornate, my Secret Sister added vintage Bark Cloth, sweet blue satin ribbon, a vintage "Best Wishes" greeting card and a push pin with my initial on it!! And if that wasn't enough, she finished it with a beautiful tasseled rope to hang it....You will gasp when you see it!!!

Now you can vision what my home will look like! Thanks to my Awesome Secret Sister! Each gift would bring me a ton of "Ooh's and Ahh's" if I were to discover them in a shop.

The Greeting Card reads~ "The best of wishes are sent to say~ May happiness be yours in every way... Your wishes came true Sweet Secret Sister of mine.. I have such happiness over flowing in every way!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart "Carol" from "ClutterBug Studio"
xoxoxo

2008-06-26T13:23:00.005-04:00

Pink Friday~ June 27th!

"Beach Cottage Comfort"

The fine merchants at MakeMinePink.com, your premier on-line shopping mall are displaying their finest "BEACH COTTAGE" treasures. Whether it be a beach cottage at a cool lake in the Great Northwoods, or grayed shingled saltbox on the sandy shores of Cape Cod, a log house in the Adirondacks or a cool pastel home at the Miami shores~ we all love the beach. Join the Boutiques for PINK Friday on June 27 as we present our next "Shopping With Twist" event - The Beach Cottage. Sea shells, mermaids, beach roses and so much more, all at your favorite boutiques at Make Mine Pink.

You'll find it all at the shops.
Shop from the comforts of your home. Best of all~ no gasoline needed.
Happy Shopping Everyone!

2008-06-15T00:12:00.002-04:00

Congratulations Lynn and Teresa!! I'm so happy for both of you!

Thank you so much everyone for joining in on the fun! This Contest

was a great one, and I would love to thank everyone that played~

Thanks too for your patience, it's proved to be difficult finding

internet while traveling. I've waited three hours since arriving at

my hotel room for internet, the storms came through and took out

wireless. But it's back and I couldn't wait until tomorrow to post

the lucky winners!

I'm en route to my sweet baby Jack's house to grammie-sit until

Thursday... If you could please send me your addresses Lynn

and Teresa to~ rosepetalsnblooms@yahoo.com

Just as soon as I arrive home, I will prepare your prizes for shipment~

Thanks again!

2008-06-14T11:14:00.002-04:00

Sweet Greetings!

Whoops! I'm so sorry, there's been a delay
announcing the winner of Rose Petals Contest.
My granddaughter and I are traveling back
to West Virginia from Illinois, so I won't be
able to post the winners until this evening,
Saturday, June 14...
I can't wait to get home! lol... We'll be
staying at a hotel this evening, so the
winners will be announced via the Holiday Inn!

Stay tuned~ It could be you!
Thanks for your patience, internet access is
scarce this trip!
Have a wonderful day~
xoxoxo

2008-06-08T10:29:00.007-04:00

"Tulle Delight Contest"
Surprise!!

I'm having a blog contest for anyone and everyone that would like to play!!! If you would like to be eligible to win this Sweet Tulle Wreath, donned with pink ribbon and Rose Petals signature Curlie~Q hanger

Here's what you do...

Look at the photo below... Try to put the puzzle together and

quess what product I have in my shop that matches this photo..

ROSE PETALS & BLOOMS
Then leave a comment with your answer! It's that easy!...If you don't feel like guessing... Simply leave a comment on my blog and you're entered into the contest, for a chance to win the "Second Prize" which is this gorgeous set of "Lady Jane, LTD" note cards with pen and note pad!!!

See, it's that easy!! Join me for lots of fun and Good Luck!!

Winners will be announced June 13, 2008!

2008-06-02T10:15:00.012-04:00

Show and Tell Monday

Make Mine Pink

Since returning from my buying trip a few weeks ago, I've had a ton of projects that prevented me from posting about my super

duper trip! I'm so excited to show everyone my newest treasures!

My sweet hubby and I had the most wonderful time on this trip, he kept me going when I would complain of my sore tootsies, and achy bones...

His favorite line was.."Suck it up little girl, and keep shopping!"

I have to give him credit, he walked miles, toted humongous pieces of

furniture, haggled with prices, all the while donning a smile on his face.

After all, it wasn't just a buying trip, it was my "Birthday weekend". He treated like a princess, breakfast in bed every morning, then he would spend that time going over the itinerary with me for my goal that day.

It was such a divine trip, I wanted to share with you some of the goodies

my poor hubby had to tote! lol... never once complaining~ They're listed

in my boutique, (under the "Comforts of Home" category)

~Please stop over and take a peek~