More Chic than Shabby

Looking up the word 'Shabby' isn't a very nice definition.

So I chose Chic rather than Shabby...

I wonder why we like to refer to our style as 

Shabby Chic?

Two pouches for two ladies both expecting girls.

                                                                                                     

This is my favorite one, so girly and sweet.

I enjoy my work more if I have a free hand in choosing 

the materials and lace.

I'll be glad to finish the orders and make new designs

and be creative.

Hugs.

Today I will be joining in with Kathleen 

for White Wednesday

and on Friday with Cindy 

for Show and Tell Friday

Victorian Style Holders.

Today I made these baby diaper and wet wipes holders,

to keep in the baby bag.

Very frilly with Velvet and Moire materials, velvet flowers and 

lots of lace.

This one is to keep diapers in.

And this one is for wet wipes.

You'll never guess what this is for....

Hidden away under the oval flap is the 

opening of the tissue box.

Here a cute little bolster, the insert can be removed 

from either side, I closed it with a bow.

The back has lace pockets, you can never have too

many of those...

unless you can never remember where you put 

the safety pins or car keys...

This crochet lace looks like handwork, 

but it isn't..

This is the back of the wet wipes.

Here are some ooh's...

and ahh's...

I hope you have a wonderful week.

Hugs

xoxo

Today I'm joining in with Show and Tell Friday

Vintage Inspiration Friday

and Feathered Nest Friday

Frills on wheels...

My latest project was a joy to make.

Crisp white cotton and French lace.

Background thanks to the Graphics Fairy

I had to paint the wheels gold.

The request was to use French lace, I haven't used

it before and found it to be very delicate and fragile.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend

Hugs

xoxo

Today I will be joining in with Show and Tell Friday

Feathered Nest Friday

and Vintage Inspiration Friday

Baby Pillows

Here are a few items I was busy with this week.

I am a bit late with my work these days and that's a problem 

when making baby items...

Today I finished two pillows for a new baby boy.

These are pillow covers with a separate padded insert.

This is a cape to wear in bed to cover up

when guests come to visit the new mum.

This is a lacy small bolster I made a while ago 

and I want to show it to you again just in case you haven't seen it...

I stitched an oval material with a cherub

 and lots of lace onto an IKEA bolster.

Nice and easy...

This cotton bolster will be used to prevent a new born baby

from rolling over.

All in a day's work.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

Hugs.

Victorian style cushions.

I was asked to make a few "Victorian" style cushions.

Before the Shabby Chic style, I used to make a lot of these 

dark and heavy material items, from pillows to bed covers.

I used moire and silk material for these cushions.

I'm really glad I have switched to light floral cottons 

and lots of whites.

xoxo

Flower Fairies Tote.

Instead of wrapping up the new books for 

my granddaughter, I thought it would be better to 

make a cute tote to keep them in.

I found this sweet flower fairy material the other day

and it matched perfectly with this pink toile.

My youngest daughter is traveling tonight 

to visit her sister in Strasbourg, she moved there 

from Lyon, I can't wait to see her new place.

The official seat of the European parliament is in Strasbourg

and the English language is widely spoken there.

It will be so helpful for me....

I don't speak a word of French, I tried with cd's in the car but 

nothing sticks.

We bought a few children's books 

and I just love that bunny book.

xoxox

I wish I could travel too.

I will go and see them in December, Yay....