LPP Presents: The Céline Vintage China Dessert Tea Stand

Here is another Le Petit Pretties vintage tea stand that can be found at my Etsy Shop. It is one of the very first stands that I created. I used a soup cup at the top of this one because I wanted to repeat the double handle design that the Limoges cake plate has. All 3 pieces used are of a different china brand, but the pieces match wonderfully.

P.S. Each one of my vintage stands are one-of-a-kind, so once they're gone, they're gone!

Flirty Frames - Pt. 2

I went to LensCrafters today and was kind of disappointed. I tried on my first choice of frames which were the Coach frames and did not like how they fit my face. They were too small. That was disappointment number 1. Then, they did not have my 2nd choice there which were the Ralph Lauren frames in red. They had the frames in a tortoise/green colorway for me to try on which I did. I loved the way the frames fit my face, but I wasn’t crazy about the color. So, they've ordered them in red for me but I won't have them for about 7 to 14 days due to the holiday. Not happy about that, but they are on their way. I will just have to wait until then.

P.S. I may not have been able t get the Coach frames, but I got them in the sunglasses version. This is the first time I've purchased prescription sunglasses, but I figured it's a wise investment for my peepers. They were super cute. Can't wait to show them off.

My Inspiration: Margaret Braun

Another artist that has influenced me aesthetically is Margaret Braun. She is a cake artist who has taken cake artistry to a whole other level. Her cakes are gorgeous and reminiscent of the baroque era which is one of my favorite design time periods. I just found out that she has a book out called Cakewalk. I haven't seen it in person, but it would more than likely be something that I would like to have in my library if for nothing more than to look at beautiful wedding cakes once in awhile.

Her cakes are fun, whimsical, and a slice of fantasy. I wonder if they taste as good as they look.  I don't even know if I could bring myself to cut into one of those. They are breathtaking.  



My Inspiration: Tricia Guild

I wanted to take a moment to discuss one of my favorite designers. It's appropriate for me to mention her because she continues to inspire me and my work. Her name is Tricia Guild. Her design style embodies who I strive to be creatively. I love to pretend that my stands could go right into one of her rooms and look right at home. She is a true artist and her designs are always executed wonderfully. Her spaces are a wonderland. They are a playground of color, fabric, and texture, and a harmonious blend of frill & functionality. She creates beauty. Her designs seem to take my breath away time and time again. They truly do. 

I stumbled upon her book while working in a wonderful custom home furnishings and fabric store. I was immediately drawn to it. It was large, a rich pink hue, and had a black floral "flocked" pattern on it. It was called Tricia Guild Pattern. Once I opened it, I knew I had to buy it. That was about 4 years ago and it is still my favorite interior design book today.  

P.S. I think I'll create a Pintrest board in her honor.

Flirty Frames - Pt. 1

It's about that time for new eyeglasses and my go to place for new glasses is LensCrafters. They always have at least one style that grabs my attention. My usual brand of choice is Vogue. However, this time, I found 3 styles from 3 other brands that I'm smitten with. Take a look at which ones are my top 3 choices:

Coach

Ralph Lauren

  Tiffany & Co.

I consider myself a girly girl. I love anything pink! That's why I'm torn right now. I'd normally go with any frame that's pink, but it's not that simple this time. I'd have to say that the first 2 are more my personality, especially the Coach one. They're both bright and bold while the Tiffany frames have a subtle sophistication to them. 

Well, we'll have to just wait and see which frames look the best on my face. I am so hoping that I take home the Coach frames. I may really like the other ones, but at the end of the day my blood runs pink.

LPP Presents: The Bijou Vintage China Dessert Tea Stand

While I am always on a quest to find THE perfect piece of vintage china for my next creation, today's new china patterns are really stepping up to the plate. I have fallen in love (not hard for me to do) with Wedgwood's Butterfly Bloom pattern. I try to stay true to my vintage china pieces, but I could not resist the urge to create something with Wedgwood's whimsical line of china.

This is my second tea stand that I have used one of the Butterfly Bloom plates. This one is called the Bijou Vintage China Dessert Tea Stand. Bijou is French for small and delicate. I couldn't find a more suitable name for this one. I used a vintage Paragon saucer for the top tier. The marriage of old and new is a happy one. This two-tier stand may be one of my smaller stands, but it still packs a punch!

P.S. Check out the blinged out handle!

LPP Presents: The Antoinette Vintage China Dessert Tea Stand

I really enjoy the process of creating something. From coming up with a brilliant idea to putting the final touches on it, the entire process is amazing. Some projects are quick and literally take a few minutes. Some take hours or days. It's the longer projects that I truly find more satisfying. The laborious process can sometimes seem torturous, but the end results are always satisfying. It's a rush that keeps me coming back for more.

On that note, I've been a little busy lately trying to come up with new tea stand ideas. Check out one of my latest ones called the Antoinette Vintage China Dessert Tea Stand.

I usually don't match up my plates and cups on one stand, but this one was different. I love the teal color so much! It's so dramatic and regal. I wanted to make it a little more playful and frilly so I embellished the handle. It's hand painted yellow, pink, and blue with touches of rhinestones and ribbon. Can't you picture this one sitting on a dessert bar surrounded by decadent goodies? I can!