Jessica Tongel

I was thrilled when I met Jessica Tongel at the Holiday Market for the Junior League last week!  Of course I loved everything!!!! She designs Custom Draperies, Pillows, Table Skirts, Bedding, and hand painted items for the home and Garden.

                                     These are too precious!!

                                        Love the Bedding.

 

Wall Hangings

             
And of course I LOVED this sign because this year I will have a booth at VGF! I can't wait!!!

She has so many darling goodies that I had to order some! I will definitely be posting about them when they arrive :)

Ashley Rose Jewelry

I have recently reconnected with a lovely lady who I met at Roanoke College my senior year.  It's been fun catching up again and learning about her fabulous Jewelry line.  Her pieces are serious incredible.

Ummmmmm I am dying over this!!!!

Ashley is such a talented designer and I seriously love it all!!!!  She can be contacted through her facebook page if you are interested in ordering.  Her darling jewelry would make great Christmas Gifts!

Garden And Gun December Issue

Garden and Gun's December Issue is one of my favorites yet.  They announced the winners for the Made In The South Awards, which I actually entered and as they put it........

"This year's winners prove that the best things made are made in Dixie."

Made in the South Awards  
Although I did not win, I was beyond thrilled to see that our dear friend's at Ledbury were the runners up in Fashion.  How could I be sad about that.  Paul and Paul have done an amazing job with their line and we are so lucky to have Ledury in our backyard.  Truly the new store is incredible!

Ledbury; Richmond, VA

Under the tutelage of London’s premier shirtmakers, the duo behind the Richmond-based shirting company Ledbury acquired an eye for artisan talent. So it’s no surprise that when CEO and designer Paul Trible discovered Wiley Brothers belts through friends, their collaboration led to the first items in Ledbury’s new Commonwealth Collection. Each belt is made with English bridle leather and white bronze buckles. The collection of Virginia-made accessories will eventually include everything from cuff links to garment bags. $155; ledbury.com


G&G  also had Amazing article on my home town of Richmond! The article by Dean King can be found on page 80 under City Portraits and is titled "Back Home in Richmond; A New Currant Is Rising In the Capital Of The Old South.

State Capitol

Richmond once the Capital of the Confederacy is routed in Tradition and has some of the most beautiful architecture I have ever seen.  I was disappointed to find that this article is not online, but if you subscribe to G&G you must read it!  I am proud to Claim Richmond as my Home.

The Jefferson Lobby

Monument Avenue 

Finally, I absolutely Loved the Article "Licked To Death By a Pit Bull."

Anyone who has ever met Leonard, certainly knows why I LOVED this Article!

Great Edition!  It was a JOY to read!

Shop To Benefit Charity

During the Holiday season the Richmond Junior Leauge has had so many fun reasons to get out and shop!  Here is the latest!

"Kick-off your holiday shopping with music, refreshments & a classic shopping event at the NEW Ann Taylor at the Short Pump Town Center."

Ann Taylor will donate 5% of sales from 1 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, December 3rd.

Hope to see you all there!  I'm sad I missed Couture For a Cause due to funeral so I hope to make this event!

Couture For A Cause

November 9, 2011 will be a night for style, food, and fun when Saks Fifth Avenue at Stony Point Fashion Park closes to the public and opens its doors to ticket-holders from 6:30 pm - 9:00pm. The night features a special appearance by serveware designer Julia Knight!

Guests will enjoy a champagne and dessert reception, exciting raffle prizes, and fabulous fashion. Saks will generously donate 10% of all sales this night and on Thursday, November 10 to the Junior League of Richmond! Tickets are $25 and may be purchased here or by calling 804-643-4886.

All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Richmond.

Haymarket Designs

I was so excited to learn that a young lady who I went to High School with in Richmond had started her own company locally, Haymarket Designs.

Haymarket Designs is a chic collection of décor accessories for your home.  Haymarket features picture frames, wastebaskets, tissue boxes, trays, and custom orders 
all hand-painted by Hilary.  You can choose any design and color combo and I just know you will LOVE everything!  Here are some of her precious patterns.

And here are her adorable accessories!

Wastebaskets

Trays

Frames

Tissue Boxes

I am totally in love and can't wait to see her at The Village Green Fair in Richmond next April!  I hope there are shows this winter because there are several items on my wish list already!

Follow The Pink Brick Road

This looks like an event definitely worth the Trip!  For those of you in The D.C. /Maryland Area what a fun Event!

I am thinking I might have to make the journey!

Maryland Pink and Green

I was so excited to get an email from Bethany of Maryland Pink and Green asking if she could feature my Etsy store on her blog.   She wanted to showcase the McCarrick and wrote a lovely post about her favorite Pink and Green Finds on Etsy.

Bethany has a precious Blog and I was honored to be one of the features on her latest post :) 

The Pink Monogram

I was thrilled when I came across this darling site~The Pink Monogram.  They have the most precious goodies for sale and I found so many items that I love I just have to post about them all!

Even though summer is over I still love shopping for fun straw summer bags!  This pink one is too darling and definitely something to consider for next summer!

 

 They have a great selection of Jewelry and I found their bangles to be very fun for all seasons.  The pink monogram also sells KEP Designs!

I think all bedding should be monogrammed and the pink pillow is particularly adorable!

Monogrammed crookies were a fun sale item!

 

And all of their needle point shoes are precious!  These two are definitely going on my wish list!  They have so many other fun items that you must check out their site :)

Clara Williams Trunk Show

Clara Williams Trunk Show Hosted By Victoria Charles
Wednesday, September 21st   2-5
Thursday, September 22nd  10-5

Although I can not afford many of her pieces that range as high as 30,000 there are several beauties that I Love which are more reasonable and can definitely go in my wish list.  Here are my fav's so I better start saving!

This is my absolute fav!  It's so unique and fun!

What are your favorite Clara Williams pieces?

Fun Trunk Show in The Area

Don't miss a very fun trunk show in Richmond hosted by Monkees. Two great brands will be featured!

Unfortunately I will be out of town, but I hope you all can make it and Enjoy!

Erin Mcdermott Jewelry

At my trunk show in July I fell in love with a pair of Erin Mcdermott Earrings.  I was sooo excited that Mac surprised me with them as one of my B-day gifts!  They are soo fun and go with everything!

I just love her Jewelry and here are some of my favs! 

Nadine Earrings

Madeline Earrings

Kate Earrings

She also has a precious blog and a bridal collection!  I know you'll love her designs as much as I do!

Tipsy Skipper

I was beyond Thrilled to receive an email from Tipsy Skipper inquiring about doing a trunk show together.

Kearsley is a talented accessory designer who is based out of Rhode Island.  She designs all of the prints and patterns for the fabric, and all of her products are made in the USA.  As soon as I saw her line I fell in LOVE.  She also has a darling blog.

She has an amazing collection of Flats and Flip Flops

Dog collars for your special furry friend

And Precious clutches and totes

There are already so many items from her collection on my wish list!!!  I'm really looking forward to keeping in touch and hopefully doing a show together :)