Tres Jolie

This year has had it’s fair share of ups & downs and at any rate, I’m ready to take on 2011 with an open mind. There are so many exciting things to look forward to next year and I can’t wait to share them each with you. 

A few things to discuss before we say bon voyage to the year:

1) Remember this post? Well, I am starting the guest room remodel immediately and can’t wait to put a look together inspired by this:

Of course I will post the before, after and probably 23 in between.

2) There are a TON of new items coming up on Tres Jolie Bebe. I can’t even begin to tell you how cute this stuff is. Girl, boy or both! Stay tuned for announcements of new products. Also in January, look for us on Harper’s Happenings!

3) A pretty big deal here: I’m moving! It may mean nothing to you on the reader side, but you will notice a new look starting tomorrow! {Assuming the move goes off with out a hitch} All feedback is welcome so let me know what you think. You can email me at tres_jolie23@hotmail.com at anytime. 

4) I’ve got a trip to Boston coming up in 10 days and the first week back at work after a 12 day holiday is going to hit hard. Please excuse me if you do not hear from me for a few days. I’ll have a case of the busies. 

Happy New Years everyone!

XO

jolie

Besides being a wonderful southern belle, my Mother has a way with threads. We’re talking blue ribbon winner year after year at the state fair kinda way. No, my Mom is not the Nugget of Joy this week (although she has brought me such joy for 29 years!!) but these sweet little shoes she made instead!!

I was doing the ol “shop for the anticipated baby” search on Etsy and found a pattern for some adorable little shoes for infants. I purchased the pattern and sent the .pdf to her via email (we live 600 miles apart). Then I headed to the fabric store to pick out some funky little fabrics & buttons to mail her asap! A week or so later: voila’!

Um, I’m sorry……………….Did you not see that adorableness?? I just swoon over these little soft loafers. I went with big bright buttons with funky fabric or vintage print and plaid with wooden buttons for a vintage feel. Unisex is a must because 1) I have oh so many friends waiting to find out the sex of their baby and 2) I have oh so many friends that like bright colored unisex prints for their girls and modern boys. Those feather nuggets up there are one of our favorites. Of course there are still some precious floral prints with pearly buttons for the girlie girl. And my Mom threw in a sequined pair with ballerina print insoles!! Ugh, swoon I tell ya.