play + work + big picture

Jun24

Posted in: favorite things, friendship, good shopping, keeping it real

I have this issue. It happens when I “clean house”..it’s happening when I should be “tagging and packing” for the Mini Design Flea (coming up THIS SATURDAY!)..i get distracted and want to play. Human nature I guess. I mean surely it is normal to drag a mannequin outside and wrap fabric scraps around it and stuff book pages down its neck and then text someone a picture of it…right, that is normal?! I didn’t think so. I am sure the guy in the truck thinks I am interesting.

I just adore that little frame..no it won’t be for sale. But the mannequin is..she isn’t old and just covered in gray felt..she needs TLC..maybe cover in linen or decoupage with book pages. She would be so cute in a closet or bedroom corner holding necklaces. And the pedestal is wood and painted white. See y’all, it’s a problem. I get bogged down in details.

For instance, don’t you just love her Grace Kelly-esque fabric scrap sash? Well, at least I got this piece below cleaned up and ready to go.

Be sure and visit us in West U on Saturday if you have a chance. Directions here. Click here to read more about the event in the local news! Yes that is right, while I am busy bogged down in details and taking photos of a mannequin in my front yard, my friend Linsey at LLH Designs is thinking big picture. I am so proud of her and how her vision for this event has grown. I am honored to be a part of this project–we will be having fun and supporting a good cause! Come if you can!

6 Comments

Comment by Tessa — June 25, 2010 @ 5:18 am
you are cracking me up this morning! I suffer from a similar affliction! I think the mannequin looks quite cute! Have fun with the mini flea!
Comment by Rachel @ La Bella Bungalow — June 25, 2010 @ 8:32 am
I hope you take lots of pics. Can’t wait to see how the mini flea turns out. And by the way, I love the little “mini design flea” cards. Absolutely adorable!
Rachel
xoxo
Comment by LLH Designs — June 25, 2010 @ 4:55 pm
YOU, my friend, have the magic touch! I am so honored to be doing this with you! See you bright and early! xo…Linsey
Comment by Jill — June 26, 2010 @ 7:10 am
Glad I am not the only one who starts little projects in the middle of bigger ones! Too cute!
Hope you have a great day at the mini design flea!
Comment by belinda abbott-shaw — June 27, 2010 @ 10:57 am
Holly, My friend and I so enjoyed your Mini Flea on Saturday…We are from Tomball and loved coming into “big town” to visit! Bought this wonderful mannequin from you. Didn’t know I was looking for one, but so excited to have her. Plan to give her a prominent spot in my workroom…Hope she’ll like small town life!
Would love to post her before and after pic on my blog with your permission! Have a blessed and wonderful Sunday! B
Comment by Morning T — June 27, 2010 @ 4:22 pm
Holly- It was such a pleasure spending the day with you yesterday. Your taste is incredible and you are so charming, which really came in handy during our first hour rush (all in spite of your injured hand). I hope you’re enjoying some much deserved down time today!
Hugs~
T