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Jan, 11{wedding wednesday} vol.5
I love how bridal headpieces are not only staying from the long traditional veil, but also how they are combining vintage and modern properties. I made my own veil for our wedding and never looked back. At the time, I could only seem to find the longer veils which were far from my style. They work for many brides, just not me. We had a 1940’s inspired wedding, so French Netting was the way to go. I remember how one of the shop assistants at the bridal store kept trying to persuade me to buy a long veil. She didn’t think headbands and barrettes were the way to go… but look at these beauties!
1. Ban.do
2. Designs by Portobello
3. Jennifer Behr
4. Lo Boheme
5. twigs & honey
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Jan, 11I Won!
Holy moly! I can’t believe that I won the the first Idea Cafe’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010!!! I want to thank all of my wonderful family and friends for voting, you have been amazing!!! I truly couldn’t have done it without you! We took 35% of the overall votes! Woohoo!
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Jan, 11what a lovely name
I found this site quite awhile ago, and instantly fell in love with it! It’s a great way to find that special baby name if you’re stumped, and it’s super fun too!
Enjoy! RobbieLee
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Jan, 11Happy Saturday!
Well, happy Saturday to you! Today I have been a busy bee doing laundry, tidying up my studio and updating the shop. Over the last week I’ve been sewing up a little storm in here preparing several new quilts and things for the shop. They will be posted very very soon for you to see. In the meantime, here are some super cute photos of my pups & kitty…
Have a great day, dearies!!! RobbieLee
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Dec, 10big things for the new year
The New Year is going to bring some big things for Chickiedee! I’ve been super busy prepping new features, products and much more. I can’t wait to share with all of you.
xo RobbieLee
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Dec, 10{wedding wednesday} vol.3
This week I wanted to feature several handmade bouquets, because I just love what I have found.
These white felt flowers really add that extra touch. I love the light pinks and greens…
…and you can’t forget the bridesmaids.
I’m in love with this handmade vintage brooch bouquet. Check it out over at the Wedding Chicks.
These paper bouquets are stunning! I love the mustard yellow and teal.
This monster flower really makes a statement. Find out how to make it on 100 Layer Cake.
I never would have thought to use handmade pinwheels as bouquet alternatives. So clever!
Simple and sweet.
Pine cones make a great and inexpensive winter wedding addition. See more pine cone decor over at Ruffled®.
Happy Wednesday!
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Dec, 10Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas
I love wrapping gifts for people, because I believe that the outside of the package should be just as exciting as the inside. It should invite you to want to open the gift. Here are some inspiring gift wrap ideas to try this year.
I love the simple white paper and the white twine. They really allow the colorful greenery to pop!
Love the faux wood look… you could even use real oak leaves, as long as they are not too dry. You don’t want them to get too messy.
oh so natural…
I never thought to use doilies.
What a cute little wreath name tag.
I like the look of this, but I dislike the feel of real news paper. Imitation will have to do.
L.O.V.E these!
Such cute eco-friendly wrap…
awww… mini pine cones – oh so cute!
What a great way to wrap a gift with something that they can keep.
Who would have thought, fabric envelopes.
I’m simply smitten with these biodegradable stuffing!
Yay for Yarn!
Anything shiny is a-ok in my book.
These are so adorable! Click here to make them.
Photos! Photos! Photos!
Mistletoe made of bells and felt.
Monograms make the world go round…
I really want to try and make these handmade glitter boxes. I just wonder how you keep the extra glitter from falling off.
Lump of coal… so clever!
I hope you enjoyed going through these and let me know if you try any of them. Later this week, I’ll be wrapping gifts of my own, so I’ll be sure to show you what I’ve come up with.
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Dec, 10{wedding wednesday} vol.2
Above image: (top to bottom) Photo by Ashley Turner | Photographer; Jessica Lynn’s Plum Shoes; Ashliegh Jayne Photography; Yellow-Green Heels | Ciro Photography; Cachic Design; Teal Shoes | Sarah Rhodes Photographer
I simply love color and it seems that the latest bridal style does too! What better way to make a lasting impression. I mean, the color of these shoes really pop against the white gown. I really wish I would have thought of this 2 years ago. If I had, I think I would have chosen some gold glittery heels. I had the traditional white, white turned out beautiful, but this would have been so fun! I do love my white shoes more now though, because my mom and I had to search everywhere (and drive a long distance) to find the perfect ones that I had envisioned.
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Dec, 10January 2011 Sponsors
I love when independent businesses support each other, especially handmade and eco-friendly ones. This listing is for an ad space on my blog for the month of January 2011.
• Your 125 x 125 ad will be displayed on the right side bar (price options below)
• The Chickiedee Blog averages about 5,000 + unique visitors per month and counting
• Ads will be rearranged mid-January to allow all to be seen equally
• If you’d like to keep your ad space each month, be sure to purchase it by the end of each month (unless you purchase the 2 or 3 month options)
Email and purchase your image by December 15th and we’ll put up your ad early at no extra charge! So, you will receive your first 1 1/2 months for the price of one.
If you’d like to post an ad, please email your 125 x 125 static image (.png or .gif) with the web link of your choosing to robbielee{at}chickiedee{dot}com. Once I approve it, you can purchase your ad space and I’ll post it. Easy as that!
1 month = $15
2 months = $25
3 months = $30
Click here to purchase.
Chickiedee promotes handmade, eco-friendly, vintage, and artsy businesses. Each ad must be approved before posting, and if you are unable to make your own ad, feel free to let me know and I’ll make one for you at no extra cost. Email me with questions at robbielee{at}chickiedee{dot}com.
Thanks,
RobbieLee
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Dec, 10magazines to envelopes
Aren’t these the sweetest and greenest envelopes that you’ve ever seen?! I seem to think so. I just love sending letters to family and friends in these one-of-a-kind handmade envelopes (by me). Who thought magazines could be so useful.
Check out the newest section in the shop and be sure to order by Dec. 15th to ensure that they get to you by Christmas!
Enjoy,
RL
