Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Always Busy!

A custom vintage Barbie Couture Art Apron for Scrappy Jessi....
Here it is!
She said "Eeeeeek" and she loves it!!


I just found out that Jessi's father is very ill and in the hospital so she left home to go be with him. Please keep Jessi and her family in your thoughts, prayers, meditations, chanting... whatever you do.
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Thank you!
Albie sez "hi"
Albie is the best little helper! Actually, this photo is completely staged because Albie is very independent and doesn't get too cuddly for very long. He is very good at following me from room to room though!

Here is some pretty fabric I found at my favorite local fabric store. They've been around for decades and they sell discontinued and vintage fabrics by the pound! It's quite the fun place to visit!

And lastly, I decided to redo the back of my shabby desk chair. Previously, I had adhered some millinery flowers and ribbons but after almost two years, they started getting a little smashed. So I pulled them off and started over. I think it turned out really sweet.

I hope everyone is having a fantastic week. Our June Gloom has finally subsided and we are enjoying the lovely Los Angeles weather. It was 77 degrees today!

22 comments:

kana said...

Loving the Barbie apron....so cute. Also really like the new back to your chair!

Karyn - (French Charming) said...

Hi Holly,

The apron is AMAZING! I'll keep Jessi's dad in my thoughts and prayers. Albie is just too precious and I'm still swooning over your gorgeous hair color! Love your fabrics and your special touch to your chair is delightful. Isn't it great to see the sun again? I thought the June Gloom was never going to leave.

parasols and maryjanes said...

This apron is so darling. How ever did you get such a perfect Barbie face? - love the chair too!
Elizabeth

LiLi M. said...

That apron is sooo Jessi! It's gorgeous, like the back of your chair, great idea!

Nora Johnson said...

Hi Holly & Albie!

I think Albie looks gorgeous in the pic above! Maybe he might like to take a look at pics of some of my relatives over at my place!!

xLOL LOLA:)

PS Apron is gorgeous too!

Tracy said...

Oh, I love the Barbie apron! It is so beautiful and fabulous!!!

Chandra said...

Oooh, LOVE the Barbie apron--it's divine!!

Dede Warren said...

Darling apron Holly. I am loving that great tan colored fabric... what's the store you mentioned? Not that I need more fabric...

♥zoe♥ said...

OOOh SOoooO Beautiful apron indeed!
The Barbie on the apron Just like who she is Jessi! Yes i am still looking forward you etsy hehe! Who's apron your are doing for? It look so pretty and what a great company of your lovely Albie:>

Your chair definitely my wish to be mine *hehe* kidding
xoxo
Zoe

Maija said...

The apron is beautiful!!! I love your special way of making it personal!
Albie is so cute- he looks like e belongs on your lap helping you sew!

Dot said...

You have done a *beautiful* job on Jessi's apron. It is gorgeous (and by the sounds of her reaction she loves it too!). Will definitely keep her dad in my thoughts.
Love the photo of Albie saying hi (big hi back little one!). And the posed shot looks gorgeous.
Ooh love the fabrics you found - can't wait to see what you do with them.
And your updated chair is gorgeous hon.
Dot xx

Melita said...

Hello Holly,
What an amzing chair and I love all your aprons ! Not simple but simply wonderful !

Sandy Michelle said...

That Barbie looks just like Jessi :) I love that idea to decorate the back of your chair! Your dog is too cute! Enjoy the hot weather!

Sandy xox

bekimarie said...

Jessi's apron is gorgeous, the Barbie image could almost be Jessi!
Your dog is adorable!
((hugs))
Beki xxx

twinkleshabbystar said...

Squeeel!!! OMG! I ADORE the apron you made for Jessi!!! It is FAB!!! I just know she will be prancing around wearing it at Silver Bella! Another jaw dropping stunning apron!!!
Love your chair redo! Did that get photographed as well? tee! hee!
*~*~XOXO~*~*Jenn

Moonspinner said...

I noticed your cute apron on Miss Frency's sidebar. Had to have a closer look, it's really good.

I'm very taken with Albi, have a thing for cute dogs! Will be back to read more!xx

Joy Campbell said...

Oh Holly your aprons are just beautiful!!!!Love the Chair alos...

Hugs

JOy

DarLy*~ said...

some really fab projects Holly. The apron is ta die 4..I love it....just makes me smile!

smiles
Darlie

Lori said...

Holly, the apron you made for Jessi could not be any more perfect for her...it is amazing, and so darn cute...she will be so adorable wearing it...love that chair!!!

Martha's Favorites said...

Hi: I am new to your blog. I scrap too, but your are a Extreme scrapbooker. Your scrapping is amazing! Very gifted, thank you so much for sharing! Martha

Karla Rosendall said...

I just love your style. Your barbie apron looks so 3D, like she's going to jump off the fabric. Beautiful as always.
K

rochambeau said...

Nice apron for Jessi,
Will keep her Jessi's Papa & her family in my prayers!

Your assistant is very handsome and helpful, It seems!!

xox
Constance