Believe in the Beauty of Your Dreams...

Never ending source for Inspiration....

Tim Walker is always on my mind.

When I dream up creations 

& 

try to think of new designs

I always think of 

Tim Walker.

His photographs capture 

that 

Fairy tale 

dreamy

 image

that conjurs ideas 

& 

wondermint 

in 

my mind...

The details, settings & filters on his photographs

capture that wonderland idea I am dreaming of.

softness

background trims

colors

textures

layers of ruffles

all kinds

pink

lots of pinks

creamy whites

flowers

&

 leopard trims

historical paintings

antique inspiration

traditional style

layers of detail

Fairy Tales

tutu's

tulle & organza

pure elegance

fluff

&

pearls

imagination

princess & prince

of

Once Upon A Time

classic wonderland

Of

exquisite taste 

&

finery at its best...

details from head to toe

best materials

&

 textures

to 

satisfy

the minds

  ever growing 

palate

So as I stay out of the sun a bit 

to unpack

clean

&

regroup

I will 

Dream

of

Once Upon A Time

&

hope

to bring

 some designs

 from

 the Wonderland within.

Ciao ~

Joelle XOXO

images via Tim Walker  & my files (credit always given when source available from past posts) Please do the same. Thank you. We all work hard to edit pics.etc...

Just Imagine....

Pretty Inspiration

The details in this dress are amazing! WOW! so fun & girly. Magical. I am going to Try to sew one day. The ideas in my head are making me spin. For now I stick to my glue gun.
As I sit & type this I only see part of the dress & it looks like a lamp shade. FUN.
Look closely at everything. Colors. Trims. layers & FLUFF. Add ric rac, gingham, Tulle, organza, mixed patterns but complementary colors. Just pretty things you like. Cut out birds, bunnies, dogs or whatever & add trims to them & add to your projects. Play with things. Try it. gather, pinch, tuck & sew away if you can or Glue. (as long as it is for you & it is safe) haha
You would be surprised what you could do. Trims and findings etc... can cover up sewing mistakes or whatever you had to do to make it work. Dream Away.

Try layers of Tulle, organza, netting etc ...... layers & fluff add Girly Posh to Windows ~ simple sew or that no sew tape & add some ribbons to hang to rod or get creative with how you hang them & tie back or drape with extra large silk ribbons. Add layers to One of a kind dust ruffles, Ruffles around pre made pillows. ~ Trims on your sheets, maybe just the top of your sheet adding pleated ruffles of tulle or something Lacey & girly. add a little trim to hide where you sewn the two pieces together. LAYERS. tiny velvet trims, pearls, bits of jewels, lil buttons... just dream & get creative. Do Not settle for what is out there. Do it yourself or ask. If you dream it ~ YOU can do it. It's fun. Try it. I did. YOU & your loved ones deserve something special.

Look at this Photograph. So pretty. Not your typical little girls art work but it is PINK. Pretty. Bold & unique for something original. Try a Black frame to be bold. Or paint one to match or a decorative gold. Or just under Plexiglass. Ask the photographer for ideas. Be different. Look at these Fabulous prints. I got carried away looking at all her work. I Love it all!!!

The Ideas for these sweet prints are endless. Alone. Together.... Just so sweet & charming.

Again, not your typical baby & child art work but again.... That's why I love it. Think what you could do with these prints. Change your room a bit with a few things.

Start fresh. A few good prints. Great fabric for creative window treatments(like I said.... No sew tape & hot glue works if you can Not afford to buy custom or sew yourself. It can work Trust me. One of the best in the business has used hot glue on trims for her sons room. seriously. She makes 20 ft. ballroom silk curtains for clients Homes who are big oil people & they want the best. however at home... sometimes we do what we gota do. or have time for. Plus... saves time & money to do it all over again! ; ) Art work, fabric, cute lamp & Posh mirror & a few little extras...oh... & maybe repaint your furniture & add new knobs ~ You could really change your room completely for not a lot of money but just extra time. Think about. YOU all deserve it. Time to have a friend come over and make it a decorating party. Just dream a little.

CUTE! I love these little balls of fluff. Pretty & girly. Simple & inexpensive. Find everywhere,Target & Wall Mart too. What a fun & whimsical way to add fun youthful play fullness to little ones or even teens rooms. hang from ceiling. All over or just in a corner with maybe little white light behind them for nigh time fun. Or add lots of lace & tulle from window & add these in front for a Fanciful window treatment. These little balls could be hung by tiny pins directly from ceiling but the lace & tulle is hung on rod but covered by these balls of happiness. Just add layers & Fun. Dream.
Sweet. Cute. Lovely for little girls & mommy. Add these to your lamp shades, pillows, curtains etc... Ideas are endless when you find something pretty you like. You do not have to use it for hair pins. Get creative. Think & do.
Sweet. So many idea too for this lovely piece. & materials used or could be used are wonderful.
This is one if the most angelic girls ever. Simply Beautiful & charming, just like her mommies designs. Check her shop out & say hi.
This Wedding ring pillow is Beautiful. Elegant and yet simple. Pretty. Love the colors and Love all her designs. You must go check her shop out & profile. Amazing ideas and creative must haves for a perfect wedding. This is pretty enough to be used in little ones room for tooth fairy pillow ~ Just to keep nestled on the bed to be admired. Set on bed side table for decoration & that tooth fairy too. : ) Also layered w/ more pillows on a bench or dresser... Dream Away.

Dream With Your Eyes Wide Open..... Have fun & enjoy the little things together.

Miss you all & hope to be back soon. I know I said that before but a lot going on.

Wish me luck & we could use prayers & whatever happy thoughts.... Stress kills and my girls need their mommy happy.

One day hopefully I can say more.

Thank you ALL again.

Kisses & Hugs!!!!

Joelle XOXOX

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.

via

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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.

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/