ella*monde

Like handcrafted items?

2011-06-14T10:11:00.001-07:00

Discover the designers and artisans of Etsy Kids. You will find everything from children's clothing to toys, baby items, and even gifts for mom. :)

Camera Strap Cover Giveaway!!

2011-05-07T18:43:00.000-07:00

Yes, I've been away for quite awhile! Seems like I've had more interaction with readers/fans on my Facebook page so it gets most of the attention from me.

I do have good news though! I am giving away a custom camera strap cover on Peanutbutter and Hopey's blog. You must stop by and become a follower, I promise you'll love Hope's posts, recipes, and reviews. Tell her I sent you! :)

2010-08-10T08:27:00.000-07:00

Now open in Booth #194 at Alyssa's Antique Depot on Chumuckla Hwy in Pace, FL. You can shop for ella*monde in person instead of just virtually online. We have expanded our products from just boutique clothing to toys, women's accessories and home decor. Come see what we have to offer!

blue birds....

2010-04-26T05:50:00.000-07:00

Just listed on ebay. Please check it out, I love this set. I'm sure you've notice that isn't my Marina in the picture...this set was modeled by sweet Isabel. :)

Spring Break 2010

2010-04-15T08:22:00.001-07:00

This spring break was different for us. It is the first year where I wasn't home the whole time with the girls. I do miss having a job that has breaks the same time as them. Still tried to make it enjoyable for them on my days off. We actually made it to the beach twice during Spring Break. The weather was AMAZING and the water was COOOOLLLDD!

Baileigh found this little crab and "designed" a house for it

They were also visited by the Easter Bunny...

And the first day they went back to school we all had a water balloon fight that afternoon. Daddy beaned them as they walked up the driveway, ha ha!

Mermaid D I V A ...

2010-04-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

Just listed on ebay

CANDY SHOPPE is open!

2010-03-18T09:25:00.000-07:00

Just listed on etsy

Happy St. Paddy's Day!!

2010-03-18T09:22:00.001-07:00

What are your St. Paddy's Day traditions?? We ALWAYS have a green drink of some sort (as we do pink on Valentine's Day)

We had a wonderful night, only thing missing was Daddy...he was at work. But we made sure to save him a big plate 'o goodies! :)

Spring is in the air....

2010-03-18T09:20:00.000-07:00

We've seen a few beautiful days recently but the cool weather is still here. These peach blossoms make me hope that spring is right around the corner..

Fairy Dust....

2010-01-22T10:47:00.000-08:00

I am back to sewing and blogging! Please check out my newest creation....a sweet little Barbie bed:

Happy 2010!!!!

2010-01-22T10:44:00.000-08:00

Baileigh and Marina at midnight....

Lulu at midnight.....

2010-01-22T10:34:00.000-08:00

Two lovely girls opening their first present from Santa on Christmas morning......
Why would he bring us a Wii game? We...don't...have..a..Wii..?...(lightbulb goes off...that other large package under the tree..) WAIT!!! ::::running to the tree:::::

MOMMY! It is a Wii!!! (insert lots of squealing)

VICTORY!!!

Olivia Lark Photography...

2009-10-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

I am still offering sessions locally when I have the time. If you would like to book a session, contact me through email on my website. :)

Back to school...

2009-10-07T08:55:00.001-07:00

Ok, I know these are over a month late, but I wanted to share anyways. Here are my kidddos on their first day:

We're baaaaack....

2009-08-31T13:38:00.000-07:00

Well, we are now back in Pace. So much has happened this summer. Most of it not good...but I am very happy to be back home. The girls are now going to the same elementary school that I went to...kinda cool. I'll be sharing first day of school pics and the such very soon. :)

Russian Doll collaboration

2009-06-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

Click here to check out the listings. :)

Cotton candy, please

2009-05-08T07:25:00.001-07:00

Baileigh's new school had a carnival a couple of weeks ago. I am always slow at uploading photos these days. I wanted to share some of them with you all. :)

This is Marina in a bouncy ball race

And again at the dunking booth. Students from UCF volunteered to sit in the booth. She had three tries and she hit it square on the first throw, hahaha!

And the girls going up the blow up slide. It was funny to watch these poor kids struggle up the ladder. Between the sliding back and falling over each other it took them forever to get to the top!

Another fun day. Too bad Daddy had to work that evening, he missed out on some great memories...

Freshly Picked listed

2009-05-07T16:12:00.000-07:00

I have a new listing up for the Polkadotz Alfresco launch. Bidding is starting at .01! Check out all the Alfresco listings here.

Fresh designs ahead...

2009-04-28T11:26:00.001-07:00

It's so hard to say goodbye...

2009-04-18T10:49:00.001-07:00

As many of you know, my husband moved 450 miles away in December for work. After 3 horrible months without him, the girls and I followed. We have moved from the panhandle and are now residents of Winter Park, FL. We miss Pace SO much....our family, friends, the beach, and all of our "hangouts". But we are looking forward to a new and exciting life here. Garth, of course, is happy to have us here, as this is what he wanted all along. Our first trip to Disney as residents will be at the end of this month for Marina's birthday. :) Here are a few pictures of the girls the day they said goodbye to their classmates:

SPLASH listings...

2009-04-16T05:02:00.000-07:00

Marina Mermaid (Custom size!) and Hula girl doll bed. Search Polkadotz SPLASH on ebay to see all the other fabulous listings!

Jump right in....

2009-04-12T16:13:00.001-07:00

Sweet launch ahead....

2009-03-17T18:46:00.000-07:00

One for the wee girls

2009-02-27T16:30:00.000-08:00

Euro Candy, size 24m/2t

Free2Be PLAID!!

2009-02-26T07:46:00.000-08:00

I have listed my first new custom design in 2009. Wendy of spendystyle is guesting with me and we both adore plaid. $1 starting bid...take a peek! :)

Tell your friends!! :)

2009-02-23T18:49:00.001-08:00

Bellisima on ebay

2009-02-23T18:46:00.001-08:00

One of my favorites...one of a kind.

Slumber Par-TAY!

2009-02-19T14:10:00.000-08:00

Baileigh hosted her first slumber party this past Friday. Her birthday was back on January 27th, but do to some scheduling issues, we waited until Feb 13th to hold the party. Her guests had fun decorating cupcakes, making their own mini pizzas, having dance contests, and raiding Marina's dressup box. Everyone also got their very own ella*monde pillowcase as a party favor. I got my inspiration from the DARLING homemade goodies that Patty of modkid made for her daughter's party. She made all the girls their own aprons with matching oven mitts and chef hats. If you have never checked out her blog, you MUST. She has a long list of talents! :)

The table, I am STILL finding that confetti all over the house....

The pillowcases. Baileigh and Marina got the red ones...valentine's gifts from their Mommy. I made the others so that they would work with our party theme, but still could be used anytime of the year.

And the cake, which wasn't planned. I had batter left over from each batch of red velvet and strawberry cupcakes. I had heart shaped pans that were given to me years ago, and I finally put them to use! In case you didn't know, strawberry cake bakes up fluffier than red velvet...

I'm really not sure why my daughter feels like she has to be "gangsta" in all her photos. I blame all my friends on Facebook and Myspace, hahaha. ;p

Favorites relisted....

2009-02-17T08:39:00.000-08:00

I just listed some beautiful sets with great BIN prices and FREE shipping on ebay. Take a peek! :)

Grand Opening of The Polkadotz Shoppe!!

2009-02-03T13:56:00.001-08:00

I am so happy to be a member of this group of extremely talented girls! Please search Boutique Polkadotz on ebay to find all of our listings. Be sure to check out our group blog for exciting info like our contest giveaway we are having!:)

Third prize is this fun travel pillowcase from me. :)

And here is my first listing with the group, Princess Polkadotz!

February 3rd...

2009-02-01T16:39:00.001-08:00

I'm excited to be a member of a brand new design group, Polkadotz Shoppe. These ladies are just the sweetest, not to mention beyond talented. Be sure to search for us on Tuesday! :)

Peace and tranquility....

2009-01-06T14:36:00.001-08:00

Check out the new Ivylane launch by clicking here. C'mon, you know you want to! :)

I listed this doll bed for the launch, Baileigh is hoping no one bids so that she'll get to keep it. ;)

February 10th, 2009

2008-12-10T05:51:00.000-08:00

Do you make and sell children's products? (Clothing, toys, jewelry etc?) Do you resell children's products. Then this affects you, please read!

Our July 4th...

2008-07-06T23:26:00.001-07:00

Sharing some pics from our holiday...we had such a good time! :)
I wish I could take credit for the adorable Raggedy Ann bags. Grandma Michele made them for M and B and shipped them just in time for the girls to use them to catch candy at the parade we went to on Thurs. night. The picture of the dump truck is from the festival downtown on Friday...they had a rubber ducky race.