Friday, December 11, 2009

A Party, Decor and Christmas

Ok I've been slack since my last post, ok well not really everything has been going out of control with so much on family, shop, my birthday well we wont go there with that one...etc.....ok I know I shouldn't be on facebook playing farmville, fishville ok, ok and cafeworld when I should be doing a quick post here....like I said slack!!!!
So now I though I'd share my Maddi's 9th birthday with you that was in October, which has also lead me to have these Vintage Craft Work Parties at my shop now I have alot more room, will let you all know when it up and going....just getting the craft workshop area stocked with all the fine goodies.......so now to let you into the world of Maddi's Day!
This a collage Maddi created herself a week before her special day to sit on the craft table, I gave her all that she needed to create her master piece, when Maddi finish and came to show me I could not believe what she had created, and her sister Sta had created one too, but in blues and greens, but I must let you know I did glitter the letters before they started.
So this is the morning of the party, all dressed ready for fun to be had,


all the flower millinery hats where used as the party hat.


teacup trio candle lite ready for Maddi's guest's to arrive, oops don't for get the old style music mummy....yes Maddi!!!! no I haven't brain washed my girls I promise....lol


one of my favorite hats above, I just love the colourway and the Lilly-of-the-valley


Maddi opening her gifts, the girls look so beautiful, they all where asked to wear of course blue, pink, green, white or floral.

Millinery hats look so cute on them, and they loved wearing them, didn't take them off for the whole party.....hum, hum.....ohhhh so sweet!!!


All dressed for the craft room


So what girl wouldn't want to come and play here, I took this while opening gifts, soooo many different things for them to create there master piece, from vintage wallpaper, to music paper, buttons, millinery flowers, feathers, lace, buckles, glitter...etc



So my thought was pink, green, blue noodle boxes for them to decorate, so when there all finished and all dry, this then becomes the lollies bag.....so I also had set up a little lollies shop for them to choose what they want and me being shop lady filled their decorated noodle boxes full of lollies.




Girls having creative fun, I also used vintage bowls, cake stands, plates silver ware jugs...etc to put all the supplies in. let me just say glitter everywhere and I'm still cleaning it from places today...lol what can I say to see the smile and the fun they all had makes me happy




Ohhhhhh isn't Maddi just having the craft time of her life





while the noodle boxes, oops sorry...vintage noodle boxes now are drying time for tea, triangle sandwiches little hot dogs, little cakes, teapot full of cordial.....and all talking like they have plums(posh talk) in there mouths, I could not believe how much they fell into character and played the part of little ladies, hee, hee, ha, ha one of them said to me while pouring a cup of cordial in her teacup...You can call me Lotta-Vagina.....I was floored and nearly dropped the teapot and the video recorder and not to mention laugh as I was trying to film at the same time......lol






A group shot of the fun they all had, from left to right, Sta, Maddy, My Maddi, Alecia, Courtney


I'm so glad you all had fun girls, And I must say they are still talking about Maddi's birthday today, and mothers at the school have been asking me about the party, which has lead me to start the Vintage Craft Work Shop Parties at my shop.











Now below some beautiful washing up to do!!! just had to take a photo at something so dirty after dinner, that looks so beautiful!!!











A beautiful rose box I came across at a vintage shop, hummm a must have...filled with my beautifully dyed curtains for my shop....









Rolled vintage music paper for sale, a new line at Adeline Country Cottage shop, feel free to email me to buy some as they ain't listed yet online







Just a simple vase of roses, some of my fav's










Summer Snapdragons, also some of my fav's







Summer vintage bedding that helps me sleep at night, something so wonderful about tatted vintage linen makes me feel at home.







Beautiful nighties coming soon online also will be displayed at Adeline Country Cottage shop






Merry Christmas to all, for you support and visiting my blog and online boutique through out the year.




Some special birds that sit upon my tree.






Christmas tree's I stripped of it original colour then dyed them to the colour I needed for my display.








Oh yes I have added these beautiful Christmas House to my online store, many different styles to choose from........quick Run they wont last long HERE






A view from my tree, Wishes and blessing to all at Christmas, and I hope you are gifted with lots of presents from Santa





Some tag designs that have now been sold out sorry!!!!!




Now to My shop, Adeline Country Cottage has now gone in partnership with Aladdin Vintage Market......... just some sneak peeks, still being set up my area and the workshop.




A hat box and foot stool revamped by me.

Once again Merry Christmas to you all.
Hugs
Kirstie


























17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello my dear Friend!
Well first off Happy Belated Birthday (((HUGS)))
I wanna come play at your place if your gonna do parties like Maddie's! Just GORGEOUS!!! Happy Bithday Day Maddie ((Hugs))

I share your slackness, I may not be in Farmville, but I do play on Rollercoaster Kingdom!!! A complete time waster, but you get that don't you!!!!

Sending you Christmas love & best wishes for the season. xxx

~S~

Unknown said...

What an adorable idea for a party! The girls look like beautiful garden flowers in their array of beautiful colors and the millinery hats! That creation of Maddi's is beautiful.

Oh, I would love to see your "tatted linens" up close. I am curious to see what you are talking about. If you are interested in knowing more about tatted lace come on over to my blog! You are more than welcome to visit anytime! :)

Alison Gibbs said...

Oh what fun Maddi's party was. You will have such fun running parties like that - maybe you could do it for 'big girls' too!!
I have not got into facebook cos I know I would just waste so much time playing.
Alison

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

OMG!!! What a fun post. That was some party...Happy birthday Maddie!!! What a novel conscept to have the vintage hats.The girls look all so pretty and must have had the most wonderful time.
I also enjoyed all the pretties and Christmas decor.The vase of roses are just beautiful.Well done.
Merry Christmas and May God Bless you,
XXOO Marie Antionette

shabby*vintage*dreams said...

Now I know why they had a BLAST!! looks FAB!!! wish I had a cool mum like you when I was growing up!!!

maría cecilia said...

Kirstie, your blog is very, very beautiful, I have enjoyed so much your images with all in it so lovely... and the girls look awesome in their outfits, what a lovely birthday party to your daughter... happy birthday to her!!!
Muchos cariños,
Maria Cecilia, from Chile.
p.s. I hope you stop by my blog.

Alicia ~ Time Worn Style said...

Just love tagging along to your daughters party. How fantastic a job did you do!!!?? She will remember it for the rest of her life I am sure :0) Look forward to popping over and visiting your new store soon, havent been over to your side of town for ages!
Alicia

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

Hello Sweetheart,
Thank you for stoping by with your sweet cooments on my village.I think I can help you.I use all brands of village houses and pieces.,but the main ones i do use the most are from Lemax.They are very pretty and are the cheapest to buy.They have all kinds of villages. Although they prefur to ship in the USA,they do ship all over.unless they changed .Here is the addy

http://www.lemaxvillages.com/servlet/StoreFront
This is the shop I use.The best way is to but thoughout the yr to avoild the Christmas rush.It took me over 20 yrs to get the pieces I have.It just depends on what kind and size village you want.
XXOO Marie antionette

Natasha Burns said...

oh wow, what a party! the girls look so excited! Maddi looked so happy :)
You're in partnership with Aladdins, good for you!!!
Have to catch up in the new year when we get back from the beach. Have a great Christmas!
Natasha xo

roseroomnz.com said...

Fantastic party Kirstie! I did something similiar for the Princess's 6th birthday, our little guests made their own tiara's.

I didn't have Lotta-Vagina visit though!!! SNORT!!!! lol

Happy New Year - Rachaelxo

p.s. I do not dare start those games on facebook......

maría cecilia said...

Hi Kirstie, I would love to see more of your beautiful posts... hope you are o.k. and wish you and family a very happy and blessed 2010.
Cariños,
Maria Cecilia

Anonymous said...

It is rather interesting for me to read this post. Thank you for it. I like such themes and everything that is connected to this matter. I definitely want to read more soon.

CIELO said...

I have enjoyed my stay here... gorgeous pictures, gorgeous fabrics and roses and husband too! I will be back!

Nice meeting you!

cielo

Marina Mott said...

Hello! It's my first visit here and I loved!! I'll follow your blog!! xx

Sandra said...

What a fun birthday party! The girls look like they're enjoying themselves! So cute!
Blessings,
Sandra

Beer koozies said...

I love such small decors ! So pretty house with such houses!

maría cecilia said...

Darling Kirstie, I have been missing you so much and I´m getting kind of worry... hope you are fine and happy..
Many hugs to you,
Maria Cecilia