Little Pink Studio

Out and About: The Dotted Line

Hello! I hope your week has started off wonderfully! Recently I was visiting my daughter in Nashville and stopped in at one of my favorite little shops. The Dotted Line  The Dotted Line is one of the shops that is pure eye candy. One of those shops that just does everything right from the merchandise sold to the beautiful displays. I love to visit for the inspiration as much as the items. 

Very often they have french music playing and I love to wander around and just take everything in, from the displays to all of the gorgeous items they sell. Their primary business is all sorts of custom invitations and stationery as is shown by the "wall" of stationery below. 

All of that pretty stationery is pinned to ribbons hanging from the ceiling if you can't tell by my photo. They also sell seasonal gifts, journals, candies, local art, and crafted items. 

It's a small shop, and as you can see they have taken advantage of every single bit of space they have. The merchandise changes regularly, and sometimes I spend a small fortune in there, and sometimes I just buy a couple of small things, but every time I visit I leave incredibly inspired. 

Here's the sweet things I purchased on this particular visit. 

This sweet little wall hanging which I believe is actually made by the talented Anna Corba.  I have purchased several of her things from The Dotted Line over the years I have been visiting there, and love them all. 

I also purchased these sweet, stir sticks. Wouldn't they be darling at your next ladies luncheon served with the iced tea? 

If you're in the Nashville area and want a visual treat, drop by, you'll love it. 

xo, Cerri

An extension and a tiny bit of studio progress

Hello! I hope your weekend was lovely. First up, I had several requests for an extension on the date to purchase the Spring Beauties kit, and you know I wasn't really thinking that through very well when I listed the date. First, I totally forgot last week was tax week, and I only offered it up for a few days. Not the smartest decisions on my part all the way around, but most importantly, I want everyone that wants a kit to be able to purchase one. So, I extended the sale date on the kit through Sunday, April 30th. If you're still wanting one, then you have time! Get them here. To see more photos and details, check out the previous post. For those that have already ordered, thank you. I will still begin shipping those kits later this week, no worries. 

Next up, I thought I would share a tiny bit of progress on the studio. Are you getting tired of reading about this move, yet? Sheesh. It really is taking me forever, but between working, weekends at the lake, my daughter's senior prom, and getting her ready to graduate, I work on this in my spare time. Eventually it will get finished. My goal is to have it totally finished by Mother's day so that I can host a little luncheon for the gals in my family. Cross your fingers for me, ok? Mother's day is just 4 days before graduation. 

So above, is a wonderful little 1930's armoire my husband bought me, and on it is a favorite old parasol and part of my millinery collection. Yes, I said part. Remember my lace dilemma? Millinery is almost as bad. And of course, you might notice there is also a (rather large) jar of vintage lace scraps on there as well. Really, is there any hope for me? 

This frothy little thing is a vintage bed jacket. Why don't we use bed jackets anymore? I am thinking my husband might prefer those to my standard tshirts and pajama bottoms. Ha. 

And then there is this lovely. It occurred to me that I had not properly introduced you to her yet. She was a Christmas present from my husband. (I knew about that one in advance...I found her in an antique shop outside of Atlanta and asked begged for her.) Happily, he is a good husband and obliged. She is my 3rd mannequin. I would show you all of her glory, but unfortunately she has a mess at her feet at the moment. She is different than most I have found, she's actually quite petite. I am thinking she was probably for a young adult? I don't really know how old she is either, the gal that worked in the shop said she thought her to be from the 1920's. She was already stenciled when we bought her as well. She is made of an odd paper like material. I don't know..I just know I loved her instantly and am thrilled to have her. 

So, that's it for today, I'm a busy bee assembling journal kits. I'll be back soon. 

Cerri xoxo

Oh, Martha!

Hello, hello! Just had to drop in and show you why once again I pledge my undying love to Martha. Have you seen the new air dry clay she has created? Or how about all of the wonderful silicone molds she dreamed up to go with them?  

That alphabet! Super cute!

I'm imagining all sorts of cute embellishments, aren't you? 

You can see the rest of the collection right here, and I believe all Martha products are 20% off until Sunday. The code in my email was MARTHA20. Let me know if you try this, ok? I can't wait to get some myself. 

(photo source)

xo, Cerri

PS. I am finishing up a new book kit filled with Spring Beauties, check back tomorrow to see it. I can't wait to share it with you!

The first peony

Hello! Just popping in to share a photo of my Mom's first peony of the year. Always my favorite flower, she surprised me with her very first bloom of the season. Isn't it gorgeous? 

It's a little early as usually they're blooming in May in this area, but we hardly had a winter this year and everything is in full bloom already. Mom said her pale pink peonies were just about to bloom as well, I can't wait to have some of those! :)

I really need to plant some of my own peonies, but I'm worried I will end up killing them as my thumb is definitely not green. ha. But I certainly would love to have a yard full of these lovelies. 

Happy Monday! Cerri xoxo

Inspiration from Ruche

Hello! I am sure you're familiar with Ruche, as they have the loveliest of things. But I have gone back to their newest lookbook several times today as it is just so inspiring. I know the ads are selling clothes, jewelry, and accessories, but I'm so inspired by the other things in the photos. The textures, the soft colors, the kites! Making fabric and paper kites was just added to my to do list. :)

The texture on this wall is stunning. 

Oooh, and this gorgeous wallpaper. Right now, this photo is my desktop background. They share their photos as "wallpapers" here.

Gah! Just look at all of these amazing paper flowers, and the scale of them!

Today for the first time in a while I was really inspired by soft color! For so long now, I've been drawn almost completely by white and neutral shades...but definitely loving the soft colors here. 

What is inspiring you right now? 

xo, Cerri

PS. Please remember all orders placed this week will be shipping next week as we are visiting our daughter in Nashville. :)


 

Lacey heart love

(found)

Hello, just thought I would share some beautiful inspiration found on pinterest this week. 

(found on this amazing blog)

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I hope you have a lovely weekend! We are off to visit Kenz in Nashville. I've been missing her terribly, and between work and school she hasn't been able to come home since Christmas. And although she has a new car, she is still a little nervous to drive over the mountain since her accident. We're going to stay all week, and I'm seriously looking forward to some relaxing, some crafting, and some much needed girl time. 

(So please note that all orders shipped from the 17th-23rd will begin shipping as soon as we return)

xoxo, Cerri

Romance..

Ah, Mr. Darcy... 

The perfect romance! (images found)

What is your all time favorite romantic movie?

xoxo, Cerri 

Favorites from Etsy

Hello! Today, I thought I would share with you some love-ly things I found on etsy, that might just be perfect for your Valentine. First up, I love this card by this darling girl.  (who also happens to be my daughter) This card would be lovely for Valentines, or anytime you want someone to know how you feel about them. This card, and several other cuties can be found here. 

Letterpress always makes my heart swoon, does it yours? (Found)

Or, how about a little book to let someone know the top ten reasons you love them? (Found) 

For a less traditional Valentine, this gal will do custom embroidered words on old linens for you. Be still, my little heart! (Found)

Some lovely choices there, don't you think?

See you tomorrow! xoxo, Cerri

Crafty holiday inspiration

Good morning! Welcome to day 2 of our online holiday open house. I hope you are having fun with all of the posts. For this mornings inspiration post, I thought I would share some projects I have found on pinterest or around the web that are on my holiday to do list.  

Love those simple snow globes from Anthropologie! So simple, yet so pretty. 

Another sweet and simple project. You could easily make this with some of the vintage images I have shared, (and will share over the weekend) and our antique photo mats. 

Image source. 

After work today, I'm running to Michaels to see if I can pick up some clear ornaments to make some of these. Aren't they lovely? 

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Love this! 

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I don't know what it is about the holiday season, but it just stirs my creativity. I have far more ideas and projects I want to make than I have time for. Wouldn't you just love it if you could sit and craft and not have any other responsibilities? 

Don't forget to enter the day one giveaway here, and to check out all of yesterday's posts. I'll be back in a couple of hours with more fun!

xoxo, Cerri

Grown up grilled cheese

While spending just a moment a ridiculous amount of time on pinterest the other day I came across this fantastic looking sandwhich. Honestly, the photo had me with the bacon. Ha. I've always been a fan of grilled cheese sandwiches, they're a comfort food, but combined with bacon and not your normal cheeses? We had to try it. So my husband whipped these up the other night, and honestly it was probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. Sooo. Good. 

You can find the recipe right here.  (that's their photo too,food photos are not my specialty) They come together pretty quickly, so they might be a good thing to try when you're getting ready for Halloween festivities this weekend. My husband added a bit of cheddar to the cheese mixture as well. 

Cerri xoxo

PS, Just a couple of days left to take advantage of the free shipping sale!