The Prettier Side of Life

I think we all can agree that life is not easy, and more often than not quite complicated.  That's life.  But as I constantly have to remind myself, there is a prettier side to life.  The side I am speaking of is one of kindness and purity.  It's the moments when you feel the warm embrace of the sun, the free spirited beauty of the wind, and the lulling song of the earth.  We should all be a whole lot happier about the prettier side of life.  Think of how fortunate we all are.  Before you go to sleep at night set aside 5 minutes of time.  Allow yourself to hear the lulling of earths song. Open a window and feel the wholeness of the wind.  Until next time.

Sweet Dreams,

Miss Kelli

Checking In

Hey,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still around.  Tomorrow I will heading over to Blocks, where I will be purchasing our new roses and other flowers for the garden.  As far the collections go, everything is coming along great.  Hopefully once the weather cools down some, I will be able to finish some other projects.  Check back for more info and pictures.

Sweet Dreams,

Miss Kelli

Twenty Three Years Wiser

As I sit and reflect on the time now being 12:29 a.m. and the fact that on this very day at this very time, twenty three years ago, God was preparing me for my entrance into the world, I wonder?  I ponder whether or not I knew what I wanted to be, or who I was at the time?  Yeah that’s kind of silly.  I know.  But it’s the truth.  As I sit here right now listening to the melodic vocals of Amel Larrieux, embracing the INI, I say to the Greater Sprit, Thank You.  

We all have times in our life when we wonder why?  And more times than not how?  I myself have been guilty of this on more than 1 occasion.  But at the end of all the pondering and wondering, I know why.  Because just like everyone I have a purpose.  The Great Spirit shows me that everyday.  Even right now as I wonder what tomorrow will bring and if it means something greater?  I know I will learn a lesson that will somehow, some way make me wiser.  Fun or not.

I know tradition says not to share your wishes, but you know me.  Tradition only rules a small portion of my life.  My wish is for people to embrace and nurture one and other.  Provide a helping hand, give someone else a word or two of encouragement.  Call a friend and maybe a foe to say how are you.  Simple kindness is what I wish for.  Now keep in mind, I did not say be a door mat.  But just be kind.

In a world were there is so much trouble, there is even more greatness.  It’s within all of us.  Just search for it.  I stepped out of my comfort zone, away from the guilt of heavy weighted unhealthy responsibility, and went after my dreams.  No I’m not making the big bucks, nor am I a star, but I am living my dream.  When I look at my 96 year old Great Grand Dad, I hope that his longevity is passed on to me and that with Gods leadership and insight I can one day provide a wiser prospective to my own children and grands, and so on.  You get the drift.

This past year I have connected with family members I never really new, learned more about the greatness I have always proclaimed to come from (I was right), and of course became wiser.  As the elements line up and throw me off (we are all linked to earths energy, no weird stuff)  I feel the woman inside of me, the woman God designed me to be, come out and show herself.  It feels like just yesterday I was just a little girl with sausage curls, and here I am today a woman.  

Thank you to every one who has added to this journey, and to those in the future I thank you in advance.  I will continue to embrace who I truly am, my African, American Indian, and  French European blood.  I love who I am, and I thank the truly wiser spirit for giving  me the gift of creativity, and warmth.

Off to get some much needed rest and then have organic two layer cake.  Yes!  Look for more pictures and new items.

Remember to always embrace who you are.  If a history loving, cottage style loving little person like me can do it, so can you.

Happy Birthday April Babies!

Sweet Dreams,

Miss Kelli

25 Things About Miss Kelli

1.   I have faith, even when I’m partially in doubt.
2.   I love people, although I am quite shy.
3.   My favorite pastime is reading.
4. I love to Cook and Bake. 
5.   Geraldine and Esperance Roses are my favorites.
6.   I love taking pictures.
7. I think snow should fall year round in Michigan.
8. I love open spaces and air.
9. I see the beauty in things others do not.
10. Pink is my favorite color.
11.   I’m a workaholic.
12.   I like silent movies.
13.   I love the Victorian era.
14.   I’m a history buff.
15.   I love watermelon lemonade.
16.   I love Model T pickups.
17.   My favorite singer is Amel Larrieux 
18.   My favorite author is Beverly Jenkins
19.   I love classical music
20.   My favorite movie is Miss Potter
21.   I love vintage clothing.
22.   I collect Barbies.
23.   I’m a Romantic at heart.
24.   My first love is designing spaces.
25.   I  can sing.

Any questions?  Just ask.

Pretty Things to Come

Hey,

Just stopping in to say hello.  Hope everyone is doing well.  I'm working my buns off, trying to get everything ready and in order.  My web classes finally began so that's something else added to my plate.  Of course I am also working hard to get all of the new lines ready for sale.  Check out the new header.  Not perfect, but it's to the point.  Please visit the Boutique to see new items.  The new handbag you see in the header is apart of the Tickle Your Fancy Chic collection.  It's been waiting for it's debut.  The bags will run about $50.00 each, and are even prettier in person.  I'm taking pre-orders by e-mail.  Send your request to bijoubeauteintltd@yahoo.com.  As always be blessed and have a wonderful week.  By the way Mom gave me a new SLR for my B-Day.  Thanks Mom!

Creatively Speaking,

Miss Kelli

Excited and Sleepy

Hey,

It's me again.  Hope everyone is doing well.  It has been raining all day here.  No complaining here.  The new site is moving forward.  New items are being loaded this week.  I have a special giveaway going on right now, check it out.  Let me know what you think.  I hope to make some changes around here soon.  A flower here and there you know.  That's all for tonight, but as always sleep tight, have beautiful dreams, and enjoy your week.  

Creatively Speaking,

Miss Kelli

By the way.  Yes I will be reposting a new picture of myself.  Just one that looks better.  You know, no dark circles and lazy grins. Lol

I just Can't Let it Go

I just can't let this blog go.  Although the new Blog-tique (is that cute?)  is ready, I still feel the need to post my journals here.  It's comfortable you know.  Any who,  I have decided to keep posting here.  What can I say?  I signed up for my web design classes today.  Yippie!  To say I am excited in a understatement.  Soon I will know the ends and outs of website designing, and so much more.  I hope!  Things are looking good though.  New classes will be posted over at the store by the end of April.  I cannot wait to start teaching again.  There is something exciting about watching people learn something the first time.  Every one's happy.  Well, it's back to the drawing board good folks.  I have a pile of applications awaiting me.  Can you believe it's market season again?  I'm just happy to be done working for Corporate America.  Yes I am living my dream.  On that note, I hope all of you are living your dream or striving towards it.  For all dreams can be a reality with an abundance of faith, and a lot of hard work.  Have beautiful week.  

Be Blessed, 

Miss Kelli (Bijou)

P.S.  The roses above were my Easter treat to myself.  Organic Blush Roses.  Can you believe Great Spirit created something some beautiful?  I am truly thankful for my life and all that is afforded to me.  Even the things that may seem negative at the time, are turned into positive lessons by the Great Spirit.  Not to offend anyone.  Just sharing what is in my heart.

Hello My Darlings

Hello,

Just checking in.  Hope everyone is doing well.  I am the queen of clumsy today.  It all began this morning when I flipped over a can of pop, then dropped a runaway paper towel roll, only to be followed by stumping my toe, almost flooding my bathroom with bath water, and then burning the you know what out of my fingers.  Why me?  I found it interesting that there is a full moon tonight, which usually means I am going to do something hazardous one way or another, hence my roller coaster day.  Gosh darn atmosphere energy!  Any who, on a lighter note, the new blogtique is almost complete.  I finally had a chance to purchase my copy of The Farm Chicks book, which is very cute.  Anyone else purchase it yet?  Also bought my copy of Marie Antoinette, which in my opinion was worth the money.  

Well my pretties, it's back to sewing land.  I have last minute orders to complete for easter.  Maybe I will post some pictures after the holiday.  Keep checking back for new information.  I will also be uploading new coupons in recognition of the new Blogtique and my B-Day.  

Sweet Dreams,

Miss Bijou

Link Trouble

Hey,

It was brought to my attention that our boutique links are not working.  Bare with me, please.  Sorry about any inconvenience.  The new site will be ready soon.  Until then please follow the links below.

www.lollishops.com/bijoubeaute

www.bijoubeauteintltd.etsy.com

Thanks,

Miss Bijou

What's Happening

Hey,

Quick update.  The new blog boutique is coming along very well.  I'm so excited beyond control.  Keep checking back for updates and hints.  There will be a new contest soon.  Be sure to leave comments and feedback.  Go ahead, don't be afraid.  I will not bite.  Promise.  Hey, have you seen the new copy of Stampington's Marie Magazine?  It is so pretty and very expensive, but worth it.

Be Blessed,

Miss Bijou

New Books and things.

Hey,  

Just thought I'd let you know, I've finally updated the Tickled Pink Book Boutique.  You can purchase the new Farm Chicks book, stationary from Cath Kidston and much more.  By the way stop by and visit my cousins new website www.shoptoearn.net/crystal22.  She's a very sweet lady who's trying to get her web business going.  Lets all show her some love and support.  Women owned businesses rock.  No offense Men.

Be Blessed,

Miss Bijou

Baking as a form of therapy?

Yep.  No need to pay for a shrink when you've got a oven and enough recipes to last you a life time.  Just Bake.  Although the past few weeks for me have been very trying, I can honestly say that today, after making a savory homestyle beef stew and yummy scratch butter rolls.  I'm feeling good.  I feel like wonder woman, superwoman, and every other female superhero wrapped up in one.  Tazy the poodle didn't complain either.  He likes organic beef, just as much as everyone else in the household.  Did I mention the meal was semi-organic?  You all know how I feel about that.  Seeing that we are trying to make a full transition.  

On another note, things are coming along as far as the website.  Soon all of you will be able to purchase products and sign up for classes online.  Sweet, right?  I cannot wait.  Of course this means I have to have all the new listings and photos ready to go.  By the way, in honor of my B-Day, we are hosting a special sale at the store, the weekend of April 19th.  No I will not tell my age.  Although if you read the news article, from the Detroit Free Press last summer, you might be able to find out.  You know the article about the young designer and market manager.

Well, it's back to work my lovelies.  Or perhaps, sleep.  My mini vacation is over.  No more staying up late reading juicy novels and watching Anne of Green Gables.  I know, I'm pathetic.  But I still want to try the infamous non-alcoholic Raspberry Cordial.  I shall not have any of Marilla's (sp?) wine.  Poor Diana Berry.  Until the next time we speak, be blessed.  And remember to check back soon.  Does anyone else love old reruns of Anne of Green Gables?  Maybe even Road to Avonlea?  Let me know.  I would love to hear your story.

Sweet Dreams,

Miss Bijou

It's raining, it's pouring

Greetings,

My lord how time has flown.  It seems like just a while ago we were getting non stop snow (which I loved) and now here comes spring.  The month of April is roaring in like a lion and showing out.  We took a drive out to Monroe today, where things started off pretty and quaint.  Yeah, for like an hour.  Then we come out of the store, it's pitch black dark outside and thundering.  If you grew up in Michigan and are from the boonies or burbs, you know that spells out major storm.  Of course I wanted to stop for some yummy chicken.  Bad idea!  Mom and I were greeted by a massive down pour as we left the restaurant.  Worst than that we had to get on 75 with a bunch of crazy drivers.  Thankfully we made it home in one piece, of course I was too pooped to do anymore sewing.  I think I will take advantage of the lulling sound of the rain.  Maybe I can get a few hours of sleep.  I will post new pictures from the shop and collections soon.  As always, thanks so much for stopping by, and I promise to give you guys some refreshing information soon.  And yes I will start posting helpful business tips soon.  I have so many I don't know where to start.  If you have any questions post them. By the way,  Shabby Chic has closed.  We still have the target line you guys.  I will truly miss Rachel Ashwell's beautiful creations and finds.  

Sweet Dreams,

Miss Bijou

Burning the Midnight Oil

Hey,

I just wanted to check in with all of you and say hello.  No I have not forgot about you.  I've been working like a mad woman to get the new collections completed once and for all.  So far there are three new handbags, kitchen towels galore, and finally, drum roll please.  Clothes pin sets.  Yippie.  Oh yeah, I'm debuting two new apron designs in the boutique next week.  I may list them on lollishops and etsy if they don't fly off the mannequin as soon as I put them up.  You know it's very possible.  Anywho, it's 5:30 a.m. and I have not been to sleep, at all.  Sorry for crazy phrases and misspelled words.  Love ya.  Mean it.  Hopefully everyone is resting and starting off to a great day.  Get some rest and be blessed.  New photos and a contest coming soon.  It may be for some sweet shabby kitchen towels.

Sweet Dreams,

Miss Bijou