Such Pretty Things

Mollie Makes!

I am so delighted and thrilled to be a part of Mollie Makes Magazine this month! It's issue No.Ten and it's the Valentine's Day issue. There is a piece on my collection of vintage valentine candy boxes! If you are not familiar with Mollie Makes, it is an absolutely gorgeous design, collecting, and craft magazine based in the UK. I was an instant fan when I read their first issue last year, so you can imagine how honored I felt when I found out I would be included on one of their pretty pages.

Here I am...

 

 Thank you so much, Mollie Makes!

* This issue goes on sale in shops in the UK tomorrow (12/19), but you can also find copies at bookstores here in the U.S. (I usually find mine at Barnes & Noble).  You can also subscribe or download an ipad version!

**And you can read more about my collection of vintage valentine candy boxes here, here, and here! And buy some here! I'll be adding more to the shop over the next few weeks...

:-)

Jessica

Romantic Homes & Hat Box Favors

I am so delighted to have my Hat Box Favors featured in this month's issue of Romantic Homes Magazine!

I must give a huge thank you to Justine Lopez for including this project, as it is truly one of my favorites.  It was actually inspired by my love of vintage hat-shaped candy boxes from the 1940's and 50's.

These sweet candy boxes were fashioned to look like woman's hats and often came in pretty pastel shades...

They were typically adorned with ribbon bows and a millinery flower or two...

You can find the complete tutorial for my party favor version of these in the "Make It" section of the March 2011 issue...and I will also be posting a link in my sidebar soon.

This is such a fun project for Spring and would be perfect for weddings, showers, Easter, and Mother's day!

Well, I am off on a little business trip for a few days, but I'll be back soon...

XOXO

Jessica

Artful Blogging, Spring 2011

I wanted to share some exciting news with you...my blog is currently featured in the new Spring issue of Artful Blogging Magazine!

I love (LOVE!) this publication and have been reading it for years, so it is such a thrill to be included on it's glossy pages.  Thank you so much to the lovely Jennifer Jackson for finding me and for deeming my blog worthy of such a stunningly beautiful magazine! And thank you, my wonderful readers, for making it possible.  Your constant support, comments, encouragement, and loyal readership add so much to my daily life and continually inspire me to be creative. You are truly the best!

If you are interested, I will be putting up the link to a PDF version of my article soon.  In the meantime, if you'd like a copy of your very own, I happen to have an extra one.  Just leave a comment and I'll randomly pick a winner on Tuesday.

*comments are now closed.  Thank you!

Have a fabulous weekend! Oh, and the beautiful (and fragrant) Hyacinth are from Trader Joe's. Only $4.99 a bunch!

XOXO

Jessica