Fresh & Funky details....

I'm trying to Think Spring & get some FRESH new ideas and Inspiration.... I came across these photo's in my file and yes one is Fresh & fun but the other is a little bit out of season yet it is so Wonderful. It is a Great Photo.


Getting the great shot is something im working on. Background & lighting, style....... I'm a perfectionist and I have a vision of how I want to photograph my designs but since I can't get there right yet, that's what is hindering me from listing things. I know stupid in a way but maybe a little smart??? however the photo's of the little bit I did put online are horrible! I do not direct anyone to my site because of it. I just wanted to list "something" to show I am getting there. I'm just not there yet. TOO many obstacles and it is driving me crazy! Photographing your designs is so important. Finding YOUR own style and image is important. DO not use someone Else's idea... Then you lose your own identity...Stand out. Be creative, People LOVE finding new fun & inventive ideas... Do not blend in, make a statement, be who YOU are. I'm still trying to find me I guess. ohhhh such a roller coaster ride I am on.

I'm ready for a time out... I need to take a break and relax....and think..... Wish It were a much needed vacation....but I will settle for a little bubble bath....


Calgon take me away.....

But I know it will end up being like this....Bubble bath for little one.

I Love her but This mommy needs some pampering really bad. One day...... I wish.

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Fro Frou & Girly Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Grosgrain: Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!




Frou Frou Girly girl... I want this! Isn't this the cutest thing?! How adorable would 5 girls & even me their mommy be wearing this for a picture? Of course... wearing some cowboy boots & big chunky Royal belt & some hip tops... I don't think I could get my teens in this if it weren't funked up a bit! My two youngest would wear it with whatever.... I Love this & hope I win it! Go check out this sweet thing. She has lots of goodies & idea & tips to get this look without spending a fortune! Love it!

Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Little Bo-Peep Love....

Sweet little Bo-Peep. How cute is she. I really love my french style and sweet cherubs and more of an elegant feel. Yet something about this image and other little vintage images I have collected from along time ago.... (for a boutique out west) I'm have been stepping outside my comfort zone and enjoying playing around with COLOR. Sweet Pink colors & ric-rac trims. I guess sometimes you have to do other things to refresh and also to let others see what else you can do. I'm having fun, but I'm still looking for more CHERUBS! Anyone know of a good source PLEASE let me know. Mine is all gone. Here is another little fellow I'm working on too ~ for Easter. Now how do I make it a little French? hmmmm I'll try. Enjoy your day!

Fresh Air design....

Garden - Spring Inspiration 013, originally uploaded by Valeriandeco.

yummmmmm... I think I could LIVE outside. So many refreshing ideas for me. I Love it all. This is so simple to do. & you can even get this look without spending alot of money... Get creative and make your own little oasis for your summer dinners.... XOXO

Think Spring......

Garden - Spring Inspiration 012, originally uploaded by Valeriandeco.

I Love this little house. I want one too. How sweet it would be in our backyard for me to escape & create & enjoy the outside with my sweet baby girl playing. I remember seeing in Romantic Homes years ago, someone building her own little studio out of recycled doors, moldings, yummy stuff. I want to do it too. Maybe more glass doors & fabric for privacy when I feel like it. So sweet this is. I can smell the fresh air already. Click on this picture & see more of this sweet girls inspiration. Beautiful. XOXO

My Best Friend...

Vintage Easter baskets in the works....

Here are two images I am using for two Easter baskets I am making. I am actually using tin little bins/pails... whatever you want to call them.

Trying to make them a little french & whimsical..... not sure yet... just playing in this mess.
any more ideas.... Let me know.... IM still playing around. Its fun to share ideas.... ; )

Hot Romance...

Is what many of us wish for at Valentines Day & throughout the year...

Some WISH to have the Passion & Love like Romeo & Juliet....

The Lust like an old story book romance .... Or swept away by a tall dark stranger. Some wish for all that,Some get it and more...

Some......Even just a kiss, simple card or hand written note, phone call or a smile would do from a stranger.

Some got all dressed up and no place to go or had to wait and had a no show....

Some of us would Love to just curl up in bed & watch a good movie, read a good book or chat on phone to a friend..

I just hope you all got what you wished for or if you didn't ....know YOU weren't alone. Its just One day. I hope & wish you all get the LOVE you deserve or the simple happiness you can find right inside your beautiful heart that only You can give.LOVE yourself & treat yourself. Not On Just on Valentines Day but throughout the year. Treat Yourself this weekend because YOU deserve it. Do something special for yourself. Plan to pamper yourself this weekend. It doesn't need to be anything big or expensive. Just get some goodies to make you feel good and treat yourself & do not wait for anyone. Just do it! Your worth it!

Kisses ,

Joelle XOXO

photo's courtesy of http://www.style.com/vogue/

USE your own mind....

I Love Jesus ~ but I drink a little...

Thought I would share a little clip I came across. It made me laugh & I hope you do too! Have a Wonderful week!
Joelle XOXO

Lollishop goodies...

Getting ready to take some pictures OUTSIDE and List this little French Plaque in my Lollishops.... It is hung by a little chain of round crystals. It also has a silver little heart charm in the bouquet of sweetness that says LOVE. So Sweet & charming for a nursery, baby shower or anyone whom loves PINK & Paris. http://www.lollishops.com/joelledolcebebe

Marie Antoinette Art

My Marie ~ A sweet piece of art by one of my dearest friends Bobbie Sanders. This is available at Her little boutique in Lollishops. Marie Antoinette has been a huge part of the decorating & arts community. This artwork by Bobbie is as Posh as Marie herself. Totally one of a kind and She is just as charming as her sweet designs. Please go take a peak at her shop & blog. Very Inspiring.

http://www.lollishops.com/node/12399

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LolliShops Mosaic: Cupids & Cherubs

My sweet French Cherub hook made it in a Lollishop mosaic post. The sweet little cherub right in the middle is my creation. Simply Charming for a nursery & just so elegant for anyone whom loves this look. Click on the title or link & you will find it in my Lollishop. http://www.lollishops.com/joelledolcebebe

Caught With My Pants down....

Did you ever get caught with your pants down? You know.. caught unexpected. Really let it all out where you did not want it to be??? Well my friends... I just did that and I am a nervous wreck about it.

A very sweet mom came here to meet me while dropping her daughter off. I being the "posh Mom" hahaha... wasn't so Posh. (I can say that right... I got a POSH mom award last year.)

I had black tights on, that obviously were not mine or old or... in MY closet & OLD (to paint in) & I put them on with a "short" Black tennis skirt, my daughters boots & a black warm up jacket. paint in hair & face and messy updo & I so was not a "painter" or a Posh mom but a yucky mess! So embarraced. If only I didn't have the boots & tights on : ( but they were compfy in the car where no one would see as I picked up friends & dropped off girls... & I like skirts. I feel free & semi dressed up for not going anywhere but ~ PAINTING.....but all together tonight outside of my car.) ~ BUSTED!!!!

I so Hope this mom does not judge. I feel horrible. She left her precious daughter to me. not knowing.

Jottum ~ Simply Dutch...

I Just came across this site ~ http://www.jottum.com/ Such an amazing & Talented mother of 6! Wow. I just love everything about her & her style. Love it all. I wanted to show you all every photo. You can go look for yourself. So many wonderful pieces. I simply adore her style for ME & my beautiful girls. If I was a princess and I could buy everything in the world.. I wuld buy one of each. She is only the beginning. I have so many more designers I absolutely love & would Love to share. Please, If you can not afford these style... Then thats when you turn to your local designers and see if they can be inspired. Go to places like Lollishops or Etsy and find new inspiring designers just waiting to get their big break. Im off to go find some & share with you all. Look at this PINK jacket. I Love it. The details are yummy. Look closely and any of you designing your own pieces... take note! ; )
Those ruffles in my previous post aren't just for Haute Couture.... Look at this little top. She is adorable. Girly & frou frou. I used these ruffle ideas on my "handpainted" pieces. Inspiring.
Ohhhh to be a little princess.... This is darling and so sweet. The little top has sweet details in the back. Look below. Use your imagination. Dream away. Create Magic.
http://www.jottum.com/

Paris Couture and Bebe Decor

Christian Lacroix
once again fueling my mind. Simply Yummy.
I Love the top above.
It may be Haute Couture but I would wear this any day.
So Yes Haute Couture can be for everyday.
Well you know... on a Good day. Pink & black & so Vogue!
Here is my little Paris inspired keepsake box.
 My baby picks it up and kisses it.
She kisses the little birdy.
Love it.

Inside
to hide secret treasures... hang pearls or secret key.
I made the little bowl to keep favorite ring or change.
Keep Love notes or maybe tickets in the pocket.
I made a little one out of wire mesh painted black & black sparkles.
~ reminding me of a Paris Lingerie shop Once Upon a time.....
Just an original piece to have a touch of Paris
in little ones surroundings.

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Christian Lacroix Crown & detail....

I just had to share it. I LOVE Haute Couture. Just look at the details. We're all about crowns this year. Some even before that. I do not think I could tire of crowns. Look at the detail in this dress. Just Yummy! What does this have to do with me making little pretties for Bebe & child? Everything! It inspires me. The colors, details, style... just inspires me and motivates me to make something pretty. Click on the picture above for larger image. ~ Enjoy.


Here is my little crown I was playing around with. Not quite sure what to do with it??? I have been making a bunch of little crowns just for decoration. Im Kinda on a crown kick lately. I think we all need to have one.

CPSIA stay.....

Alot of information on this site regarding the CPSIA and BUY HANDMADE.....
Go get a button and put it on your site & help Promote & make people AWARE of all this info.

DREAM WITH YOUR EYES WIDE OPEN ~

http://blog.buyhandmade.org/

Marie Antoinette is a Haute Mess....

Well, not really but this photo shoot is Haute and Im so enjoying it all. The colors and the details. Everything. Just soooo Haute Couture. LOVE IT! This is from an amazing Italian Coffee co. Their advertising is out of this world! Campaigns, billboards & calenders such as this one from 2008. Wow!

The photographer for this shoot was Finlay McKay from the Uk.

Click on the link for some inspiration...

* /http//www.lavazza.com/corporate/en/lavazzastyle/calendars/2008.html

*http://www.lavazza2008.com/

Im Sorry....

Im very sad.

My heart is broken....My sweet girls are helping me mend the pieces...Just by being around me.

Life can be complicated and even more so when you add an online Life to it all. However, all the hacking and drama and our own daily stresses, I am very greatful for my 5 girls and Very happy to know I have supportive & caring online bloggers, fellow artists & loyal customers that believe in me.

Please do know that I will get to each & everyone of you as soon as I can. Several accounts had to be deleted due to compuer issues and they were keeping me from moving forward. I am unable to login to my Flickr & blog account so I had to create a new one to try to reach some of you. I might not be able to view any emails that might have been on the deleted accounts so I am hoping anyone who was trying to get in touch with me can do so through here If you were able to find this blog. I hope Flickr and the old blog will fix this soon.

However.... I am starting New,Fresh & positive with alot of new designs comming forth.Im not letting any losers or hackers get in my way. I see this as just another way of making me stronger for bigger & better things to come. Im Love new adventures & looking forward to being happy again! ~ C'est la vie .....

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