I really wanted to do something nice for my sweet friends and sister. They worked so hard and did such a fantastic job hosting my shower that I wanted to give them something special to show my appreciation. My little sister was easy bc lately, she should be called the " Incredible Shrinking Woman," with all the weight she's lost, so I immediately knew there was a shopping spree in her future.
My girlfriends were a bit tougher. I wanted to do something different... something unique.... And then it hit me.... I HAD to incorporate the "Poodle!" To make a very long story as short as possible, I've got this girlfriend Brooke who is the spitting image of Karen Walker from the old TV show, Will and Grace- walks/talks/acts like her.... she is adorable (she's standing next to me in some of my shower pics with black hair/ navy and pink dress). This girl, NEVER leaves home without her Chanel red lipstick. She could be going to the gym and I swear she'd be wearing her lipstick, she's just that kinda girl. We LOVE her! Needless to say, to add to this image in your mind, she calls everyone she loves "Poodle!" Meaning, "How are you doing Poodle?" "Awww, it'll be all right Poodle" etc. (you get the idea). And from there, we've sort of adapted to it and now jokingly/ endearingly call each other poodles. Yah we're THOSE girls and we're THAT mature :)
Anyhow, so all of a sudden it hit me.... Tyler and I had received this REALLY neat hand painted ornament for Christmas from his Dad and Gigi from this VERY cool store in St. Pete- Pinky's Painted Cottage. I immediately wondered if she might be able to make me poodle ornaments!? I called the lovely owner, Kaylee and asked her about my idea.... After she finished laughing at my quasi childish request, she was on it and MAN did they turn out great!!! Not only did my friends adore these ornaments but they were dying to know where they came from!? Here are a few pics.....
These pictures don't even do these ornaments justice, they are too cute! Not only does Kaylee do painted serving ware & accessories but she also is a WHIZ at Shabby Chic Interior Design and I'm telling you what guys, if I still lived in St. Pete this woman would be designing my house- she is THAT good! I highly recommend checking out her website or popping into her store in St. Pete. It's worth a look, trust me, you'll drool!
I also ordered my friends some super cute custom stationary from another one of my favorite stores Silhouette Blue . Her stationary is so pretty, unique and reasonably priced. Plus, she is a gem to work with! I've ordered stationary from this store multiple times and it always looks fantastic and people always inquire where I found it. Here's an example....
Enjoy! Happy Saturday!
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