tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17886364162640637612024-02-28T23:26:11.006-08:00Karen Hillman Deisgns | Ancient Queen DesignsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07565590449251836646noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788636416264063761.post-7068055387089485002015-09-14T16:28:00.001-07:002015-09-14T16:28:58.184-07:00<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i>The beauty of this event was that my dear friend Stacy Seely who is the owner and chef of this artful retreat, gifted myself and 18 of my chosen guests with a Downton Abby themed weekend.</i></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07565590449251836646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788636416264063761.post-81209375219178896722015-05-05T08:01:00.001-07:002015-05-05T08:01:42.263-07:00Karen Paige Design Studio<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><i>Hello my Dear Friends!!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><i>Please excuse and forgive my long delay in blogging! So much has come to be, all exciting and wonderful! I have so much to share, but let me start here with the blissful news that I have opened a sweet little art studio in Mount Dora, Florida! </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><i>Mount Dora is a quaint town just above Orlando, and is very charming and "Someplace Special" as the city motto says! I am 100% engulfed in my element here as the town is full of incredible artists, musicians and antique vendors I adore...</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><i>I create for a beautiful store downtown called the Secret Garden, so this is mainly my work space but I am opening the doors for classes now and then for ladies and also for young ladies!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><i>This has kept me ever so busy and I have so much to tell you about, but for now let me post a few photos of the joy!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><i>I hope you can come visit someday! I have a wonderful artist retreat event coming up in November here in Mount Dora. Details to follow soon. I wish you the happiest of Springtimes!</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07565590449251836646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788636416264063761.post-78351003595465893772014-11-10T07:28:00.000-08:002014-11-10T07:28:56.719-08:00Best Fall EVER!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07565590449251836646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788636416264063761.post-36639875867407429582014-07-07T11:40:00.000-07:002014-07-07T11:40:44.333-07:00Summer Projects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i>I consider it nothing short of a blessing to attend <a href="http://www.karlascottage.typepad.com/">Karla Nathan's</a> Birdsong Event in Kansas. It is like stepping into a wonderland of sorts, where beauty surrounds one EVERYWHERE! </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i>Her studio is so beautiful, it is as though I would love to go one day and do nothing else but just gaze at the splendor of art creations!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i>After a day of wonderful antique shopping in Kansas City, Angie opened her store for us to come shop and do a project and enjoy wine and appetizers. All of this on HER birthday! I loved this sweet store and came home with some wonderful treasures....</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i> Molly opened her home to 10 of us for the most dreamy, delicious and delightful afternoon. </i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i>And speaking of Cassandra, she is embarking on what I think is her true destiny... She has purchased a stunning piece of property in central Florida where she and her husband will be building a gorgeous barn, sort of like this, but even grander!<br /><br /> It is going to be a destination for weddings, parties and divine celebrations. <br /><br />The most FABULOUS thing I believe is the name....<br /><br />THE EVER AFTER BARN!!</i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i>Well... this was such a reason to celebrate so I surprised Cassi with this sweet barn cake! It was such a happy thing! It was a light vanilla cake with raspberry filling and was DELIC</i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;">IOUS! </span></i></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i> It was a messy place I hadn't had a chance to pay much attention to since my focus was on the house. But then I had a vision it could be a special artist space and showcase area.</i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><i>It began with discarding lots of old wood, broken tools etc left over from the previous owners years ago. I had some electric work done in order to hang some chandeliers and the vision began to take form.....</i></span></div>
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After enjoying coffee, I presented my project, The Frozen Charlotte Altered Book Shrine. This was an intense project with many elements.<br />
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I loved sharing the story of the origination of the frozen charlotte, and from there, the magic took off! The ladies were hard at work all day....<br />
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This was my sample book....<br />
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The kits all included a vintage book and all of the trimmings....<br />
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As an instructor, the greatest joy is seeing the end results...they are all so individual. Each and every one of the finished books were just BREATHTAKING! Here are a few...<br />
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Lunch on Saturday was at the gorgeous Garden Gate Tearoom. There were snow covered mason jars of roses, gifts, delectable food, and of course...MORE LAUGHTER!<br />
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Our final project was The Roses in the Snow Pocket Watch Necklace which was taught by the fabulous Judy Stafford. Each one was a wearable work of art!<br />
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Little did we know we would get a last minute surprise at The Cozy Cottage. Sunday morning we found some sweet abandoned kittens in the woods. I found out a day later the mom cat was hit by a car.<br />
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A few of the ladies took home a Christmas Kitty and I bottle fed the others for a few days until all were safely placed in new homes. It was such a joyful fun filled weekend....<br />
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We left footprints in the snow, laughter in the air, and left with love in our hearts......</div>
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I treasure being able to walk in the light of what I adore most... ART... it is truly a gift from above and I give God the glory for allowing me to bring my visions to life through weekends such as Roses in the Snow....<br />
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My greatest appreciation to the INCREDIBLE Heather Butler Coronel, my personal assistant, right hand girl, and dear fabulous friend for photographing Roses in the Snow. Your images will keep this event alive in my heart for always.<br />
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Until we may meet again,<br />
I wish you all a Christmas song in your heart each and every day. Merry Christmas and God Bless...<br />
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