Talk about a perfect "Girls Day". While the boys were off to see the new Harry Potter movie Ava and I had a yummy lunch of crabcakes and fries and then went shopping. And look what we found...
These pretty mommy cover ups using Jennifer Paganelli's "Girlfriends"
fabric. And then this adorable baby bed by another company made up in
Miss Paganelli's fabulous wallpaper pattern.
It seems you can't swing a cat, even in my little city, without running
into Jennifer's fabulousness! I told the shop owner I knew the designer
but I don't think she believed me. Next off to Country Boy, my favorite
antique store. Filled to the very brim with low and mid range antiques
and lots of junk just crying out for someone to take them home and make
em pretty again.
Love this card we found there. Yes, I do believe a Happy Home can be achieved through use of rustproof needles.
Ava was a little nervous at first in Country Boy, she claimed it "smelled weird" and she was afraid something would fall on her but she got into it when she spotted the jewelery, naturally.
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Hi Tanya, welcome to the blog world! I just linked over here from Jennifer's blog. I checked out your website and WOW! your fabrics are FAB! They are a must have! Just my cup of tea. I will check in on your blog often, xo, suzy
Posted by: Suzy | July 22, 2007 at 05:53 PM
Is Jennifer the best or what?! Thanks so much for being my very first commenter Suzy! It's so funny, I was just looking into the D'amore Flea Market, I'm planning on going when it comes to Virginia Beach. Hope you had fun!
Posted by: Tanya | July 22, 2007 at 06:17 PM
Ohhh every girl loves jewelry right? Love your fabrics, fun to find your blog!
Posted by: pam | July 22, 2007 at 09:38 PM
Hello Tanya,
I found you through Jennifer's blog. I'll be checking in frequently to see what you are up to. Love the fabric line. Looking forward to getting my hands on some. :)
Looks like a great day with your girl--she is a cutie. I love kinds of days. :)
Sheree
Posted by: sheree | July 23, 2007 at 02:52 AM
Hello! I must say I love your fabrics and pattern over at grand revival design! Do you know if it is sold anywhere in Europe?Preferably in England or Sweden? I would love to sew something with your amazing fabric!
Fun to find your blog!
Posted by: Marie | July 23, 2007 at 03:09 AM
love your blog! congrats.
initial impression is "wunderbar dahlink"
H2
Posted by: LakeHouseHolly | July 23, 2007 at 03:26 AM
Tanya, your fabric is really wonderful. I'm so glad Jennifer told us about you! Your flea market bag looks great. I'll be checking in and looking for your fabric too!
Joan
Posted by: Joan Gibb | July 23, 2007 at 04:44 AM
welcome to blogging- everyone will love stopping here! happiness.
Posted by: charlotte lyons | July 23, 2007 at 08:22 AM
OHhh, what fun~
I have that same "Happy Home" needle card, too. :) What fun with all the pretties here. I love your blog!!!
Posted by: Laurie | July 23, 2007 at 09:16 AM
Hi Tanya - I just found your blog. Nice to meet you! I love your fabric.... I just bought the pattern for your bag and I think it's just adorable. I'm going to be giving them as Christmas presents this year!!!! :) (If the quilting gods don't throw me astray!)
Posted by: Cyndi | July 23, 2007 at 03:15 PM
Hi Tanya,
Welcome to the world of blogging and thank you so much for doing the interview.
Posted by: Sarah Leak | July 23, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Oh, it's so good to hear that I'm not the only one that sometimes thinks that once in a while an antique shop smells a little funy. . . but that's usually not enough reason to give up the hunt. . . there's potential treasures in there!
Love your new fabrics & can't wait for them to be released. . . Congratulations! (. . . & beautiful blog!)
- Bren
Posted by: Bren | July 23, 2007 at 06:37 PM
Welcome to the blog world, you'll have a great time!
Kids are so funny in antique shops. Looks like you had a wonderful day. Love the photos.
Posted by: Tatania | July 23, 2007 at 07:47 PM
Welcome to the Land of Blog :)
And thanks for the answer re interfacing. I am blushing right now, cause I only know about fusible interfacing!!
And your daughter is just gorgeous :)
Posted by: Lily | July 24, 2007 at 02:53 AM
Welcome to the world of blogging! I hopped on over here from Jennifer's and now have to cancel all my plans for the day to find your fabrics and buy every last one of them!! Absolutely Beautiful!!! I will come back to visit again!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | July 24, 2007 at 08:55 AM
Welcome to blogland! I found you through Jennifer's blog. Love you photos and fabrics! I'll definitely be visiting frequently.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | July 24, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Welcome!! We're so glad to have you on board! Love the black and white baby bed - so adorable!
Posted by: anita | July 24, 2007 at 12:36 PM
Hi, Tanya! What pretty fabric you have. I just clicked over from Sarah London's log. I lok forward to reading your posts and seeing the pretty things you'll undoubtedly create.
Posted by: Lisa K. | July 25, 2007 at 06:12 AM
tanya...your fabrics inspire me to craft and the ideas are flowing! Cannot wait to get some fabric to line the shelves in my new armoire and to make some memory boards. I'll keep checking back for new patterns and inspiration. Your daughter is precious. Cheers!
Posted by: elena | July 25, 2007 at 02:20 PM
happy too find you and your daughter on line ideas keen the material's so fine hope too find them .
Posted by: renee | August 13, 2007 at 05:24 AM
Love the pix! They remind me of all those old black and white movies set in Manhattan. Stuff like that really inspires my creativity. Thanks!
Posted by: Nancy | August 20, 2007 at 08:53 AM