Day 5 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: A Scarlet Cloak and a Place to find Noble Treasures

Normally, I post at 8:30 a.m., but today, we spend our time drifting lazily down the Huron river in shiny canoes.   Here is one of my finished renaissance costumes, obviously, I didn't sew it in day! You can see more of the renaissance http://asweetreminiscence.blogspot.com/2015/07/highland-renaissance-costume-preview.html.  However,  this new scarlet cloak is the perfect accessory!  Lined in a lighter red and trimmed in a tassel tie, this cape is stunning - and huge!  It is almost a foot longer than floor length with a massive hood!

AND now for our featured guest! 

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My good friend, Grace, who supplies me with vintage treasures, and who also restores old furniture! Aren't these before and after shots so lovely?  This is just one example of her noble treasures!

Day 4 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: Lavender Rose and a Photographer who catches Daydreams

When the night has been too lonely

And the road has been too long,

And you think that love is only

For the lucky and the strong,

Just remember in the winter

Far beneath the bitter snows

Lies the seed that with the sun's love

In the spring becomes the rose.

Again featuring the Artistic Talent of my sis-in-law, Abbie! 

Freehand, again, and it looks like it could waltz right off the paper?

See it on Etsy! 

  

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Heidi catches daydreams, or so it seems to me! Each of her photo sessions have a dream like quality, as if, from another world, where each picture seems real enough to touch and yet etherical!
Check out the Misty Detroit Wedding! ~ (I was at this wedding!)

Check out her website!

http://violetlightphoto.com/

Day 3 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: Icy Fleur de Lis, and a Gal who turns Trash to Treasure!

Well, this is the very first reveal [official reveal] of our new artistic parasol line!

Yes, you are seeing correctly, this is a hand painted Fleur de Lis, painted by my very talented sister-in-law, Abbie. 

She did this freehand, an image from her mind! Stay tuned for more in this series! 

How does this happen?  After Abbie draws the design, I match trim and lace to the colors and general artistic feel of her artwork.  We work off each other's suggestions, and I have to admit, we celebrate when it was completed! Typically, we celebrate by making some crazy, exciting, spicy noodle dish!

{And yes, these are waterproof! Just think a parasol for sun AND rain!}  Buy here

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Oh, it's so hard to describe this blog! Fun, entertaining, and creative are words that just don't do it justice! Follow Kammy as she and her family fix up a historic mansion, and watch as she turns trash (literally) into treasure (again literally!)

http://www.kammyskorner.com

(she also is an Etsy Seller!)

Day 2 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: Truly Scrumptious and a Special Treasure Trove

Isn't this the most delicious parasol?  It's so pink!

I have named this parasol, Truly Scrumptious, after Truly 

in the child's movie "Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang" (a favorite of mine.)

 Check out the double layered lace on this edge!  A slightly off white cream color, it's delicate and has a vintage feel!

You can purchase this on Etsy here: Truly Scrumptious

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And now for our feature!

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This Esty shop is truly a treasure trove, just look at the vintage
beauties for sale here!  Tish has really collected the best and    brightest, shop, fulfill your childhood dreams for treasure!       

 Vintage Jewelry as earrings, pins, necklaces, bracelets

TREASURETROVEBYTISH.ETSY.COM

Day 1 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: The Opera Rose and A Photographer makes Motherhood Legendary

The Opera Rose Fascinator

For so long, I have hesitated to make fascinators - I mean, really, there are so many out there!  But, when I saw this beautiful rose, I just couldn't resist.  It's so Alice Roosevelt in my mind! 
Purchase here.

(Alice Roosevelt Longworth was said to be the best dressed young lady at all the society parties in the late 1800's)

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Check out these awesome mama and baby photos by the talented Nicole at NaWink Photography, in Windsor, Ontario. She captures truly wonderful photos. Plus, she uses organic props!                      

Specializing in Newborn, Motherhood, and Children's Artistic Portraits

http://www.nawink.com/blog

Forty Designs in Forty Days: A Challenge

This month marked a momentous moment for Ash Tree Meadow designs.  We reached 100 sales on Etsy!  I couldn’t have been more excited…well, when we hit 500, I imagine that I will be more excited...but you understand.   Added to this awesome news, you can see that I have dusted off the old blog.   Well, I’ve always tried to maintain it, but really, it’s been quite difficult.   So, I have decided to challenge myself to 40 designs in 40 days!  

Are you with me?!!

You can be!   For each post, I am offering to share a link to your blog, Etsy store, or Facebook page.  The first 40 contacts will be featured in my blog post!   (FREE advertising!) Each feature  will be shared on Facebook and Twitter – with active links to yours.   So, starting today, I am taking subscriptions!   Starting tomorrow, the 40 Day Challenge!

Ash Tree Meadow Designs Parasols

To Submit your blog via email or facebook:

1. Include your name & the link to your website!

2. Like our Etsy Shop or Facebook Page!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AshTreeMeadowDesigns

 ashtreemeadowdesigns@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/ASweetReminiscence

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