Fill Your Cup

 This weekend I hope you take time for YOU~

 Sprinkle some tea over your favorite ice cream~

 Fill your cup and avoid those things that have kept it from being full~

 Feed your soul with earths growing gifts

 Nurture, restore and enjoy being YOU!

Wishing you all a happy filled weekend,

xo, Noel

Images from Google Images

Glimpse of Summer

 I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend ahead as we remember all who have served our country~ Summer is in the air here and the California coast has been picture perfect. After a day of photographing and studying the sea I couldn't help but to paint my memories.

 My soul is so connected to the water, I always find peace and happiness there. I crave the smell of salt water and the grainy texture of the sand. Often I find myself pulling out the paint brushes to express my love for this healing place.

 The waves have been sculpted from paper and plaster to create a unique 3D effect on canvas. Sculpting allows me to have the freedom to form the oceans movement.

Once the waves are shaped, I carefully paint the sea's hues with acrylics bringing it to life.

I hope you've enjoyed this little glimpse of summer I bring to you~ To view more click HERE

Sending you warm sunny days ahead!

xo, Noel

MOM

 This morning I went for a walk down at the beach.  I couldn't help but notice an adorable little girl running into her moms arms. She had the biggest smile on her face, she sparkled. Even though the air was cold the moment was so warm and pure.
Her mom beamed as her little girl filled her world. 

I flashed back to those days with my mom. She was my world and loved me unconditionally. 

Twenty Seven years have passed and she's never stopped being the mom she was when I was little.  Having her in my life everyday is a gift I'll always be so thankful for. 

Thank you mom for sharing your world with me. 

Wishing all the Mother's and Grandmother's out there a very special day~

Happy Mother's Day!

Love,
Noel

Inspiration

 Hello Friends! I hope you had a nice weekend. Mine was full of work but sometimes my work is play too. And yesterday, I played. My creativity was flowing ~ when that happens you have to run with it right? Happily I put my to do's aside and pretended I was creating a window display for ABC Home but really I was creating new introduction images for my website. So here they are!

I took elements from my home and things I love; Nature, Botanicals, Raw Objects, Beautiful Candles, Neutral Colors,  and mixing something new with something old. People ask me often if I decorate my home with my flowers. I do, and I float them under old glass domes ~ 

So I modified my display for my new images and wanted to share with you!

I was so inspired and sick when I discovered these candles. I fell in LOVE. If I ever created a candle line, this would be it. Well, and a tea fragrance line with real tea blended in the wax. You can find these candles at PEONY and COPPER STRAWBERRY. Two incredible shops, with two lovely owners. They offer the best of everything and more.

 My inspiration didn't stop with the floating flowers, I played with the new jewelry I just added to my website. I loved the way the photos turned out so had to share...

 Above: Natural Gem Slice Ring & Earrings, Branch Earrings and Petite Silver Drop & Gold Necklace.

Below: Pale Pink Drusy Ring

I hope you enjoy~ Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful week! 

Xo, Noel 

Weekend Goodness

Have a lovely weekend!

Happy Easter & Many Thanks

 I wanted to thank each and every one of you for supporting me through my journey with
The Martha Stewart Show

*In case you missed it, click the link above to watch video*

We finally made it home from NY.  Even though I love the city, I'm so happy to be home with the ocean air and my cat. Mike and I created memories that we'll never forget. We refused to take a cab or subway so we could take in everything around us. 

We walked 10 miles one day and found the most special places.

Having the opportunity to be on show still feels like a dream. When I see a photo of that time or watch the clip I feel like I'm watching someone else. I still can't believe that was me. Thanks to all of you, you made it more real for me. Your comments, emails visits to my blog, website and Facebook put it all in to perspective making me realize how lucky I am. I was extremely nervous, until I walked out from backstage and saw the live audience. I pictured their faces as my friends, family and customers. I suddenly felt at ease as I imagined you were there with me. And that is what kept me calm. Thank you SO much for watching and sharing this journey with me.
You all mean so much to me!
I look forward to sharing more about my trip but until then,
I send you and yours very Happy Easter Wishes~

Lots of love,

Noel

Fanciful Designs meets Martha LIVE tomorrow!

Hello Everyone!

I am in New York today! 

I just left The Martha Stewart Show studio.

  I went in to prep before taping the show tomorrow.

Everyone I met was so special & I felt comfortable.

 I didn't get to meet Martha yet!

 My husbands Aunt just told me she watched a tape on what will be on the show tomorrow and 

It said I will be aired LIVE Tomorrow!!!

OMG! 

Please tune in to watch me show how to create my

Huge Paper Blooms

on the

 Hallmark Channel

Tuesday April 3, 2012

at

10:00 a.m.

see preview

Here!

wish me luck:))

XO's



The Martha Stewart Show Invited Fanciful!

I'm bursting out of my skin to finally share this with you!

 A couple weeks ago I received a call from the senior producer of The Martha Stewart Show.

She requested I send them some samples for Martha herself to approve... talk about pressure ;) 

I worked for 3 days straight making sure everything I sent was perfect.

Here's a few photos of the samples I sent... Green Tea Magnolia (above) 

Huge Hand Painted 3-Dimensional Rose (above) 

Gardenia Napkin Rings, I made Martha one :)

My Custom Color Board

 

I had to include a thank you note~ 

I made one using French Papers and Gold Leaf Paint. Here's what I wrote inside...

After a few long days of waiting, I received an email confirming that I'll be on the show! 

I'm so very excited!! It is such an honor and I'm so grateful for this. 

I really want to thank my readers, customers and friends for your incredible support. 

I would not have this opportunity if it weren't for YOU!

~ Thank you from the bottom of my heart ~

Huge Hand Painted 3-Dimensional Gardenia (above)

I'll be in New York on April 3rd for the taping. I don't have an Air Date yet but will let you know so hopefully you can watch me on the Hallmark Channel!  
Feel free to grab some photos from above to share this exciting news~ 
I will keep you posted and look forward to sharing more of my journey with YOU!

My Fleurs (above)  

Lots of love,

Welcome Spring~

The beautiful spring came, when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive. 

-Harriet Ann Jacobs - Photo: Pinterest

At Fanciful we've just added some New Items for Spring!  Nori Branch Earrings,

Stunning Mother of Pearl Parisian Designer Ring,

Butterfly in Lucite Paperweight and much more!

Also, Spring is a busy season for my Paper Flowers so I'm taking Special Orders Now~ 

Order yours ahead to avoid a long lead-time. 

Visit Fancifulshop.com

Wishing you and yours a beautiful Spring~
Thank you for your business and support always! 

A Day for Love

The other day in yoga, my instructor Elaine reminded us of an important part of love. What she shared was so simple, yet so powerful. I believe in it so much and am so thankful Elaine is in my life to whisper her words of wisdom and inspire me to be better. I created this quote (above) in honor of what she shared to share with YOU for Valentine's Day.

I hope YOUR Valentine's Day is full of things that make you feel loved and happy!

I will be with my beloved husband. He is my world, my true love and my best friend. Mike, you give me so many reasons to love and more.  Thank you for your sweet notes in the morning, for telling me you love me every day, for your support always, and mostly, for being you. 
I love you with all my heart.

Tell me about your Valentine or Something you LOVE ~

Also, I want to thank all of you so much for entering my Giveaway and for following my New Facebook Page!  The winner has just been posted HERE!

XOXO,
Noel

pictures from google images,  pinterest and fanciful.

{Happy Birthday Mom}

Pinterest

Birthday Card  Above Available at Fanciful Designs

You've taught me everything I know. How to love, to hope, to wish, to create, to believe, to trust, be still, be kind and be true. But mostly, you guided me and helped me grow.

You are the most beautiful person I know.  The joy you bring into my life is more than I could ever ask for. You find a way to make an ordinary day extraordinary. You always have and I know you always will. But today, is YOUR day! So I've invited everyone to come celebrate YOU!

We have a cake, festive balloons and wrapped presents all waiting just for YOU... 

~I cannot wait to celebrate YOU~

 Say Happy Birthday to my Mom at French Blue!

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Giveaway for Love Day!

 Come celebrate this month of love with me!

 Today, Fanciful joined Facebook! I'm so excited to share some new and exciting things with you! And, as we celebrate for Valentine's day Fanciful will be giving away a Diptyque French Rose Candle along with a pair of Handmade Angel Wings. 

To Enter the Giveaway, like Fanciful on Facebook HERE
Also, post about my sweet giveaway on your blog or facebook to be entered 5x!
(Be sure to email me to let me know) 
Thank you for all your support always~ 

The winner will be drawn and announced on Valentine's Day via Facebook.

Our Wedding Invitations

Since I can't have you all there, I wanted to still send you an invitation through this post!
One of my favorite things is to send something beautiful for one to receive. I love the creative world of stationery, papers, stamps and the endless ways one can express a message through the old fashioned post. When the time came to create my own wedding invitations I made sure they would be something very special, and made with love using my own hands.

The invitations were carefully designed fitting in with our theme of gardenia paper flowers and touches of pastel blush pinks. The hand dyed silk ribbons wrapped each boxed invitation, topped with a sheen pearl paper that read "Walking on the beach together, hand in hand they'll be forever"

As you open the box, each invitation is topped with a handmade gardenia paper flower and dried peony petals. I then wrapped sheer tulle over the flower and petals to soften them.

The tulle is wrapped around the inside of the invitation to add soft details throughout

Each box was carefully wrapped with pearl white crinkly paper that illuminated each package so perfectly. Our guests mean the world to us and we thank them for receiving these invitations so graciously~ We love you all so very much and cannot wait to share our special day with you!

There's good news! Fanciful Designs now offers these custom invitations for all occasions, for more details click HERE

Love, Noel