Birthday Surprise Party.

Yes another surprise, on my birthday yesterday. Noooo I do not like surprises and I suspected something yesterday morning, so when I arrived at my house in the evening I saw a strange car and I headed to my neighbors, but she greeted me with the look on her face like "what  the heck are you doing here". So my mom came to get me after 4 minutes.... since the peeps inside had to turn the candles off on my cake cause I did not show up. I said "I know someone is in the house and I do not want to go in there".
I think the reason behind me not liking surprises is cause I am not in control and I like to know what is going on cause I think I can help. In the end it was fun to have my family, friends and my neighbors celebrate my birthday with me.

11/11/11: Happy birthday to me

Today 11/11/11 is my birthday, I am thankful for life, family, friends near and far, for birthday wishes that puts a smile on my face, for the number 11 that seems to appear every where I go. But above all I am happy my mom is here for the first time since I moved to the US to celebrate this special day with me.

What I wore the other day: Consigment Find!

Meet my newest skirt, I came across this little gem while shopping at a consignment store, what made it better was that it still had a tag on. I did not spent a lot so that made me even more happier.

I paired it with a turtle neck that ties with a bow in the back, knee high sock and boots.

skirt:? top: Banana Republic, messenger bag: Kenneth Cole,

boots:DSW, knee high socks: Marshall's

One of a kind show: Whimsical Wares

I have been to Whimsical Wares 3 times, and every time I am amazed at the art and all the uncommon things you will find. I have met the two wonderful ladies Helaine and Debbie who are the force behind this show, and I am happy that they allowed me to take  pictures so I can share with all of you today. This event takes place in a beautiful home where they showcase all these beautiful handmade pieces.

If you are looking for something special, maybe a gift this is the place to go, where you will find jewelry, garden art, photography, green goods, vintage items , wood, wearables, folk art, edibles, kid's stuff and more. This show features 90 artist from near and far.  Today's was the opening  and you will be able to visit till Sunday. For more info visit there website here. I came

Farrielledesign Bracelet Give-a-way

Because it's my birthday on the coolest day ever 11/11/11 I am giving away a hand crochet bracelet in the color of your choice. The choices are  red as pictured, black, purple, orange, brown, blue or green.
Here is what you need to do!

1. Be a follower of my blog , check my Etsy shop and tell me what is your favorite piece  please leave me a comment below with a valid email address I can contact you if you are chosen as the lucky winner.
2. Tweet or  Facebook   this giveaway gives you another chance. Like my  Facebook page  here  and it gives you 2 chances. Please link back so I can give you these additional chances.

Giveaway is open to everyone yes that includes International too.
I will pick a winner on November 18th  and will announce it the next day. 

 

  

 

What I wore: Negro i Gris!

I woke up this morning feeling like staying in bed but decided it was time to get up and get ready to run. I am always happy that I push myself cause afterwards I always feel great. I went to the grocery store, where I got my ingredients for tonight's dinner, Red Cabbage and Meat Casserole. It came out delicious of course not a favorite of the kids, they did not like the red cabbage:(

jeans: Gap, top: Gap, Jacket:?

earrings: F21

shoes:?

What's baking???? My first Cobbler.

I don't bake as often the reason might be that when I am baking  the whole day I kinda feel full when the pie or cookies come out of the oven. I found a mix for the crust at my local Publix, and you can add whatever fruits you might have on hand. I tried mine with plums.  The only thing that I had to add was a butter and milk to the flour mix and then add that to a square pan which I did not have so I used a pie pan and then added the fruit on it without stirring and in the oven it went and voila ready to eat after 45 minutes.

My Etsy finds: Bags and Purses you can never have too many!

Everyone needs an arm candy to carry around whether it's a vintage purse, a hobo, a diaper bag, a messenger bag or cool clutch we all love a beautiful purse or a handbag. I bought a purse the other day on Etsy as an early birthday present to my self and I couldn't help but I have been kinda lingering in the purse zone for a while I must confess that I am in the mood for another one.

The purse holds our keys, our credit cards, maybe a lip balm or two, a phone, a book, a pen and a notebook to write whatever comes to your mind, a camera, snacks to pick us up during the day and many more it is an item we can't live without so here are some of my handmade finds for this Monday
enjoy,

Farrielle

Kallia in black canvas

New Pico in BlueBell

Kinies Classic in Gray

Pleated Luxurious silk clutch

Burnt Orange Canvas Pumpkin Bag

Square Shape Leather Back

Oh Happy Bag Eco Chic Wristlet 

Hemp Messenger Bag

 Traveler in Brown Tweed and Corduroy

Vintage Coach Leather Crossbody bag

Medium Diaper Bag

Wool Pouch

 

Red Leather Bag

Soft French Lace Bag

Green Large Handmade pleated Bag

Handmade 100% cow leather handbag

Mustard Tote

 

Bow Clutch in black leather

Weekend Recap: Albertus Swanepoel for Target

My weekend so far, crochet a scarf for my daughter in a Vintage Teal color, watch a movie , had the best pancakes ever which my mom made for me and the kids, ordered some birthday presents on Etsy as treat for myself, bought a hat at Target  for the Albertus Swanepoel for Target collection all them are $20. The one I bought I kinda tweaked it and made it my own, bought some feathers at Hobby Lobby and pinned it on the hat. I love all them, do you have a favorite?