Not Entirely Related...

But oh so cute! Almost a year ago my daughter was born, and set this whole thing into motion, as the date draws closer, plans are coming together left and right. I finished her party hat, and I can't even tell you how pleased I am with it!

Adorable right?! I used a real wafflecone, pleated some crepe/tisue paper up into 2 frilly bases for the bottom, glued sprinkles along the edges, and one of the frilly bases onto the cone. I then glued the cone onto the headband and glued the second frilly base on the underside up against the other base. This shoudl hold the hat onto the headband. I then took some organza and a cupcake liner cut slits in them(but not all the way down) and rolled it into a lolipop stick shape, i glued this portion in the top of the cone and fluffed the "streamers". Add a bow and embellishment and Voila! Let the party begin!

Mr. Penguin was my model, since Chlo refused to sit still.

Looks so good I could eat it!



Chloe Finally decided she would cooperate and tried it on for me!

and look what else came today also...........(not bow related at all! eep)

Common question: Trade secret

Where do you order your supplies?

     I hear this often, and while I order from many places for the large variety of stock that I have on hand at Chloe Chic Bowtique, there are a few places in particular that I order from, time and time again.
While I can't reveal all my secrets ;) I will tell you that one of the trusted and very helpful places I buy my solid grosgrain ribbon and various resins is http://www.hairbowcenter.com I love the very fast and reliable shipping they have always provided me. The customer service, is friendly and helpful, the prices are great! and the quality is awesome!

    So if you are looking for ribbon, possibly you are trying to make bows yourself, or need it for another project, and know that the ribbon on your CCB bows is stellar, then check them out! our trusted source for grosgrain ribbon and embellishments!

Boutique Spotlight: Bella Vita Images

Bella-Vita Photography

Hi ladies! It is time for another Boutique Spotlight! Today I am letting everyone know about Bella Vita Photography she has photographed Chloe Chic bows numerous times, and I just love, love, love her work so much that I have featured her on the FAQ page of our BRAND NEW WEBSITE! (info to come shortly).

A little about the photographer from her website:

"I am a on location portrait photographer. I love to capture candid moments that you can enjoy for years to come. When I'm not being a photography extraordinaire I spend my time at home with my handsome fiance and our two beautiful little terrors we call Thomas and Sophia. My number one goal in business is to make my clients happy! Please click the contact tab or email me at bellavita.photo@yahoo.com for more information on your next photo session. "


Personally I know Amy because we were Due date buddies with our little girls. It'e been 1 1/2 years now and she is just as sweet as ever. Her work is more amazing than ever before, and I truly believe the sky is the limit for her! I am so excited to have her work on our website, and I know that you will appreciate the beautiful ways she photographed CCB.

Please visit her website here for more of her fabulous work, even if you don't live in the Ohio area, you can enjoy her work!
http://www.bellavita-images.com

To contact Amy about working with her please email her at bellavita.photo@yahoo.com

Sisters on Purpose

My mother-in-law and her sisters have recently organized and founded a women's retreat, called Sisters on Purpose. The "maiden voyage" this year was to Spoleto, Italy. They took a group of women to Italy to embark on a trip that was beyond "sightseeing", but moreso soul-searching in an amazing location. Its the most inspiring story of women bonding together and growing with each other and within themselves I have heard in a long time. I wanted to share with you their story and let you know of her Facebook fan page (Click Here!), where you can find details on the 2 upcoming trips they have planned this year for Germany and Italy. Enjoy! and Spread the Word!

"Siblings by Chance ~ Sisters on Purpose”

 

If we seem a little tongue tied when asked to explain our story, why we’re doing what we’re doing and exactly what it is we are doing, it’s because this moment in time feels almost accidental to us and hard to describe. It is the culmination of countless moments in our shared history and adequate description must include some background.  The thing is, our background, like so many others of a certain age, has millions of little branches along the way making it difficult to stay focused on an exact route.  But here’s our attempt.

 

We’re 3 sisters, with 2 different mothers and 1 mutual father.  Debbie, the oldest lived down the street from Sylvia, the next oldest and Katy, the youngest, in the small town of Price, UT.   We went to the same schools, the same church and even had mostly the same teachers.

 

Although we loved each other as siblings, we had very different lives, different interests and different friends. And while we weren’t what you would call super close, something happened as we neared adulthood. It’s not easy to explain, and wasn’t conscious at the time, but looking back now, we were intrinsically drawn to each other. 

 

Our sisterhood took a turn when, in February 1985, through a series of “branches”, Debbie, married with 3 children, moved her family to Scottsdale, AZ.  Sylvia simultaneously got a new job and moved to Scottsdale as well to become roommates with Debbie, and her family. Katy,  attending Weber State University decided to spend Spring Break in Scottsdale with her sisters.  We truly enjoyed each others’ company and, while it would take a few years for us to officially name it, Sisters’ Weekend was born. Each year, around Spring Break, we would plan to be somewhere together even for only a couple of days.

 

At first these trips were primarily about seeing each other, escaping from our own current lives and blowing off steam.  Oh, it wasn’t always perfect.  There were arguments, missed flights, tears, apologies, and hugs.  But most of all there was growth, both as individuals and as sisters.  We came to love each other, not just as siblings, but as friends, as confidants, as inspirations, and as pieces of ourselves.

 

The years brought new marriages, babies, divorces, health scares, personal struggles, deaths, new careers, and grandbabies.  They also brought a desire to share this experience of closeness, growth and nourishment.   We wanted to spread the joy we had discovered in and through each other.  Our target audience naturally became other women, who pour so much of their time and energy into their children, families and work and many times spread themselves so thin they no longer have the time or energy to refuel.  We believe the key factors which make Sisters’ Weekend so valuable and we want to mimic are:

•     Travel
•      Discussions
•      Solitude
•      Wonderful Food
•      Beautiful Surroundings

 

Our goal is strive to combine these factors into a travel experience which, we hope, will allow you, to get out of your physical element/distractions creating an opportunity to regroup; be inspired by the stories and insights of other like minded women; have moments of alone time; all the while enjoying wonderful food in beautiful surroundings sprinkled with understanding, compassion, acceptance, passion and motivation that can nourish our souls.

 

Who/where we are :  Debbie Turner               Sylvia Lamb                    Katy Montrone
                                   Scottsdale, AZ             Lago Vista, TX                Bountiful, UT