Blessings to one and all this Holiday Season!
Nina & Santa, 1964
Showing posts with label Pomp and Circumstance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pomp and Circumstance. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
An Evening With Anna Maria Horner
Last week I spent an evening with Anna Maria Horner...oh yeah...uh huh...that's right! When I heard she would be speaking at Meissner in Sacramento, CA, just a hop, skip and a jump from home, I knew I must make the effort to attend her Meet & Greet/Lecture/Trunk Show. I swear, I'm such a geek, I showed up early, claimed a front row center spot and practically peed my pants waiting for her talk to begin. She was just as lovely as I had imagined. Adorable, sweet and totally down to earth. A slide show accompanied her as she enlightened us on her beginnings, her creative process and her philosophy of her profession. A true blue gal, indeed! 
She shared with us a few of her gorgeous quilts to show some of the different techniques uses and she gave us a peek of her newest fabric line, Field Study, which is due in May 2012, sooo exciting!
I picked up a Voile Scarf Kit and a packet of her Embroidery Floss AND I won one of the door prizes, a TrueCut Rotary Blade Sharpener, yippee!
So, I met Anna Maria Horner...I can now scratch THAT off my Bucket List (happy sigh)!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Felice Anno Nuovo!
A bit of what kept me busy in 2011
1. Not available, 2. Not available, 3. Berry Bouquet, Mezzo Messenger Bag , 4. Wallpaper Roses, Altezza Messenger, 5. Pink Poodle Satchel, 6. Bijou Jade Satchel, 7. A Quilt for Annie, 8. Vintatge Lime, Pleated Summer Tote, 9. Aunt Matilda, Boutique Apron, 10. A Quilt for Judy, 11. Country Picnic Patchwork Tablerunner, 12. Goldenrod, Dish or Guest TowelsLearn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
~ Einstein
Happy New Year!
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Christmas Eve-Eve
Today is "Christmas Eve-Eve", as my family refers to the day before Christmas Eve. It is the last day to put the finishing touches on the Holiday.
The wreath has been hung, the tree is decorated, one last batch of cookies are baking, my Holiday Tablerunner is finished and Jack has been accessorized. 
Tomorrow we will celebrate with family and on Christmas Day even more family. I am grateful for the slower pace of things this year since the kids are grown and there is not that usual hustle bustle as in years past full of school recitals, toy shopping, Christmas caroling, gingerbread house making, insane marathons of gift wrapping and stressing about getting it all done on time. Everything is done and now we can relax and enjoy the Holiday
For whatever you choose to celebrate, Blessings to one and all this Holiday Season!
Friday, November 25, 2011
It's a SALE, Yes it is!
Well, I hopped on the bandwagon and I'm having a Big 'Ole SALE in the shop. Check it out!
BLACK FRIDAY thru CYBER MONDAY!!
(of equal or lesser value).
Discount refunded via PayPal after order confirmed.
FRIDAY 11/25 - Monday 11/28
I've added a bunch of new items to the shop as well...I've been a sewing maniac, I tell ya!
have fun shopping!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Iron & Wine Mossy Plum Berry Patch
Nine lovely gals commented (here and on my Facebook Fanpage)
on their favorite Crochet Hip Purse.
1. Chelz Martinez
2. Diane Lucas
3. Erica Todhunter
4. Kellie Cronin
5. Lauren Peterson
6. Made or Remade
7. Melissa Cox Tufts
8. Mini Binoy
9. Sew n So
10.Wendy Brellow
I numbered them in alphabetical order and used the Random Number Generator. The winner is...#5, Lauren Peterson!! Her favorite was Mossy Plum, which seems to be the clear favorite. Congratulations, Lauren. I'll pop your purse in the mail this week!
All of the Hip Purses are still available in the Mama Roux Shop!
Thank you to all who played along!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Happy Fourth!
Yes, I know it's only July 1st, but we're heading out to go camping with the kin-folk today. I love July Fourth and did not want to miss a commemorative post (mmmm...pie!) Also, a reminder about the Mama Roux GIVEAWAY!
Leave a comment telling me which Crochet Hip Purse you take a fancy to. I'll choose a random winner next week, Wednesday July 6th at noon! Fun, Fun, fun! Tell your friends!
Happy Fourth!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Incommunicado, or what?
I know, I know...where the heck have I been? Too busy for my own good, that's where I've been. It's a busy time of year, graduations, birthdays, parties, street markets, etc... Sewing has been limited, just no time. So I've been satisfying my creative needs by plopping on the couch and crocheting after a long day of busy-ness. Afghans, totes, scarves, hats...just in time for summer! I was able to make a sweet baby quilt for a friend and I'm beginning to look at my fabric stash with fresh eyes. The craziness has almost subsided and my sewing machine and I will be inseparable once again...hopefully...in a few weeks...if I survive!
Eliza Jayne
2011 High School Graduate!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Mama Roux featured at Quilt Story!
Wow! I was so flattered when Heather and Megan of Quilt Story contacted me and asked to include one of my quilts on their wonderful blog. They chose to feature The Disney Quilt, and I couldn't be happier! Thank you Heather and Megan, you guys rock!
Disney Inspired Quilt
Check out the feature here...
Monday, February 21, 2011
The Thing That Started it All
Cool Little Totes, my first attempt at creating bags. I was so proud of myself.
And now here we are year later and I have achieved 100 sales in my Etsy shop, Huzzah!! I have brought back those Lovely Little Totes, those things that started it all. I've used some Metro Living fabrics to add new life to some older favorites.
To celebrate my 100th Sale Milestone I'm having a GIVEAWAY over on my Facebook Fanpage. The winner will have their choice of one of these new totes! So head on over to my Facebook Fanpage to join the fun!
To celebrate my 100th Sale Milestone I'm having a GIVEAWAY over on my Facebook Fanpage. The winner will have their choice of one of these new totes! So head on over to my Facebook Fanpage to join the fun!Saturday, December 4, 2010
Balls and Skeins
Balls and Skeins is a lovely little yarn boutique located in Sebastopol, California. My pal, Diane, from Yarnertia, introduced me to Pam, the proprietor, who was interested in selling Mama Roux bags in her store. I was delighted! She also requested some sassy and colorful needle holders, which I'm currently working on. Even more delightful!
So, if you're in Sebastopol, CA. stop by Balls and Skeins. It's a fun place to visit where you'll get friendly service and a big hello when you walk in the door. You'll discover a huge selection of natural fibers for knitting, crocheting, weaving and felting.
Truly, a charming place for the passionate knitter who has an appreciation for specialty fibers, friendly conversation, helpful tips from professional instructors and...Mama Roux handmade creations!!Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Girl From North Country
Michel Stong is the gal behind Girl From North Country, where she blogs about local, national and international artists, events and happenings. She is an amazing woman, writer, illustrator, designer and mother, just to name a few of her attributes. We became fans of each other's Facebook fanpages and discovered we live in the same neck of the woods, Sonoma County, CA. She then asked if she could feature Mama Roux on her blog and maybe even submit it to Handmadeology, a website that is dedicated to the handmade movement. Of course, I delightfully agreed. Who doesn't yearn to see their name in lights, right? (did I just say yearn?)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
It's Giveaway Time!
To celebrate the launch of Mama Roux Home Accents I think it's time for a GIVEAWAY!
Here's the prize:
Set of two Oatmeal Dishtowels with gorgeous dogwood blooms in olive and Aqua.
To enter just go to my Etsy shop, browse around and then come back here and leave a comment which item was your favorite. I will pick a winner on Friday, 10/8 at noon PST. Tell your friends...everyone is welcome...Good Luck!P.S. - I'm having an identical giveaway on my Facebook Fan Page. Become a fan and enter that GIVEAWAY as well!
Friday 10/8/10 - GIVEAWAY RESULTS!!!
Number 6 was generated by the Random Number Generator
Comgratulations Sara, of Sew Sweetness!
Sara said...
Your Home Accents are such a great idea...just beautiful. The table runner in your shop is by far my favorite!!!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Mama Roux Home Accents
Mama Roux Home Accents
for your home, your life, your soul
An easy and affordable way to add charm and color to your home.
Fresh color combinations, vibrant prints, designer fabrics, original designs.
Available at my online shop or host a Mama Roux Trunk Show.
Experience Mama Roux creations for yourself.
Host a Mama Roux Trunk Show! Earn FREE Mama Roux creations.
Introduce your friends and family to an effortless way to add
fun and festive accents to their home.
Email me for details and to set a date for your Mama Roux Trunk Show!
ninafaye@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Out With The Old, In With The New!
Exciting things are happening at Mama Roux handmade. I am steering things in a new direction, heading for broader horizions! The workshop is in full throttle and I'm clearing out (CLEARANCE SALE, BABY!!) many items in my existing shop to make room for my new Fall creations...exciting!! Target date for the Fall debut is October 1, 2010, so stay tuned! Did I mention that I'm a little bit excited?
Some of the fabrics for my new Fall creations
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Craft Fair for a Cause
Mama Roux is taking part in
"Craft Fair for a Cause"
Check out the Craft Fair for a Cause website. So many wonderful handmade creations!! Make a difference and help in the fight to cure cancer.
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