So MOD & VOGUE for FAll

How MOD is this for your little one? Imagine your

trend setting darling wearing this with some Bold

tights this fall.... Any Pucci tights available?

Too fun & so striking. This dress screams STYLE!

Perfect while out to lunch with friends...Let all the girls know you have style just like your Posh mommy.

Whats even better... It is reversable. 2 for one! Yea.

So support HANDMADE! ~Lassie Girl @ ETSY

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=82327

ROSEY POSEY FRIENDS from ETSY....

I have been so busy with everything I forgot to share this sweet find.
I bought this cute little onesie from my fellow ESTY/BLOGGER FRIEND awhile back.
She is the sweetest girl & makes the sweetest clothes for little ones ~ & other little treasures.
She made mine with a little ruffle trim at the sleeves. & this is a little bag to use for whatever I wish. WE use this sweet bag for my precious babies favorite book, doll & pretend baby bottle to take in the car. Its HER little bag of goodies. A perfect little bag to have handy for our million trips in the car. Its sweet & so precious. It has the vintage charm of when days were much more innocent & simple. LOVE IT & LOVE HER.
THANK YOU Cheryl.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5020799

I don't just LOVE PINK for girls.......

I love Pink. Its so pretty, sweet, & girly. Just a really soothing & soft color.
I don't like ALL the pinks out there.
I don't like" TOO MUCH "of anything.

I don't like overkill & I do not like a nursery to scream ...."BABY".

Well... let me clarify myself. Baby is great. A time to celebrate. Enjoy the time. however... some people tend to go overboard with typical dept. store baby items. POOH, Mickey Mouse & everything that they can put those trademark charactures on; down to the trash can. THEMED. BABY BABY. Don't settle. There are way too many places to shop now. Online & locally. Support handmade. NOT CHINA.

You'll find you could possibly spend less if you didn't do the THEME. Use Pooh for stuffed animal. Mickey & Minnie for toys or Print in a fun frame.If you must have those typical baby items; But find what you already have, or What relatives might pass down to you. Make your nursery or little ones room THEIR own. YOUR style.Not someone elses. Pick your favorite color. That you will enjoy. Show your little one from an early age your style. Find things unexpecting in those colors to decorate the room with. ~ Ok... im getting carried away with this post. Im "branching"... So I will return with more ideas on this subject soon. I just came back to correct a typo. & had to say a bit more. ooops.

I like style, class & sophistication. Believe it or not, with all the shabby things I did back then & the Posh pretty things now and I guess that "shabby chic" style is still out there... im still painting things I guess some would say "shabby chic" The SHABBY is just a bit more Poshed up a bit.... More French or along the classic lines of the softer SWEDISH influences.

Im very Tradional in my own style. Pick anything from VERANDA. You can find my style in there. When I create all my little treasures & talk about all the girly frou frou posh this & thats.... I love it all but not all together, too much. Things stand out more when you have a variety. Not all"princess" themed or not everyting "shabby chic" or just all things cottage. I think you can achieve a more lovely feeling & room of style with adding things you love but not sticking to just one theme. I HATE themes.... I Love what I like. I don't have a paticular style or THEME. Try adding different elements to your room. remove the "overkill" add something traditional, classic, something old, something new, something borrowed something blue. Gosh.... that kinda apply's to decorating. instead of "BLUE" use whatever color it is you love. add a contrasting color for panache, for flair, for fung shui add bit of red. You can make it work. Just try something diff,. Look at the room in a diff. view. How would it look if you added another piece from somewhere else in your home. something un expecting. Just try not too go overboard so it looses its charm & no one sees YOUR style. they just see OH cottage shabby... the same look everyone is doing. STAND APART from everyone else & make it YOUR room, Your STYLE. try it. You don't have to decorate how you think "that theme" is suppose to be. MAKE it YOUR OWN.

Dream with your eyes wide open !

Dreamy Headboards....

How is this for a cozy place to nestle? Imagine this lucky princess drifting off to slumerland & dreaming magical dreams.... Nice, huh? Barry Dixon a designer from Viginia designs some gorgeous rooms. I thought this little headboard & the way he transformed this little nook was was way too charming. Not everyone can be as Posh as this but you can use your imagination & look at things in a whole new way.

How dramatic is this? I Love it. This style is way easy to recreate. Very Regal. Very classy. Get some plywood, some batting or foam some great stiped material & if you can't afford it... get white canvas & Paint your stripes.* Little tip ~ use some fabric medium w/ your regular paint. look for some great nail heads or get creative & use some nails or screws that are a bit more chunky & paint them to have the color, stain,metal effect you want. & outline the piece.You can use whatever you want for overhead lighting, sconces or artwork/accessorie for the middle piece. keep it simple, clean & Vogue by a few unique objects. you do not need a whole lot to get big impact. Now let your imagination run wild & dream up diff. headboards & color schemes.

I'd be happy to help ; ) I love a challenge.

Fabulous Jewelry Designer

I found My new Jewlery designer. Amanda Jaron. Her work is beautiful. This coca ~ cola piece is absolutely stunning! Not only is it gorgeous.... Its eco -friendly. Recycled art realy has come along way. Wouldn't you say? This mommy of twins is doing it all & is such a wonderful soul who supports other moms in business. Love her! ~ I love these two pieces also. Check her site out. She has so many styles to choose from and is involved in some great causes too.http://www.ajaron.com/shop.php

Things that inspire me...

Things that inspire me...
Originally uploaded by Joelle Dolce Bebe

I love old world charm, romance, silk, lace, velvet, pearls, old things, chippy paint, distressed furniture, castles, estates, brocade, sexyness & innocence. I love Haute Couture, Vogue, fashion, designs, & other artists...all wrapped up in one. so inspiring to me.

Fashion Inspires Me.....

John galliano is awesome!
Originally uploaded by Joelle Dolce Bebe

John Galliano is Awesome!
Mr. Galliano is such a wonderful talented crazy mind full of passion, dreams, creations, style, pizzaz,energy,zest for life, attitude, ideas, & energy that soo inspires me with everything he does. to see him is to admire him & to get shocked at same time.
Do not ever judge a book by a cover. it is so true. you never know what is behind the "mask" and so many have a heart of gold, no bad bone in their body yet might not have the "LOOK" you care for. yet the ones with the "LOOK" you accept.... could have many hidden secrets that are left to be unsaid. Give people a chance before judging
(I wrote this so long ago on my flickr account) & its sooo true.

Pink Fairy Collaged Hook

pink fairy collaged hook
Originally uploaded by Joelle Dolce Bebe

I LOVE to recycle & use recycled things in my work.
This is an old piece of wood with a big chunky screw painted to use as a hook. Top corner is 2 pearls from some old piece of jewelry. This is painted shabby pink & gesso collaged with bits of writing on light green paper beneath the paint, a few white polka dots for fun.
A Lovely little vintage girl fairy with sweet wings & crown.
Cute lovely thing.
so many things to hang so many ideas for this charming bit of cottage whimsy.
She has a soul this piece, : )
Look for her to make her debut at Etsy soon.
www.joelledolcebebe.etsy.com

Posh baby & Posh PETS!

I not only design for baby & child, I have also been commissioned to design little pretties for their loved Pets. I love it. Im flattered & I LOVE a challenge.I would love to create more pieces for the Posh pets. Anyone need a little treasure for your pet?(baby)

posh STYLE keepsake boxes
Originally uploaded by Joelle Dolce Bebe

Some of the things I adorn my pieces with are :
Cherubs,bouquets, Bunnies, Fanciful Pears, Crowns & really anything I find that has the charm & style fit for a princess.
Love finding vintage jewlery, antique trims & even among all this sparkely, glittery, posh girly girl stuff... I love to add a bit of rust & found objects.
I have a fondness for old rusty, chippy, weathered things with a patina. So keep your eye out for some more goodies to come & see how all this lovelyness can be combined with some good old junk!

Bonne Nuit...Sweet Dreams my loves....

bonnenuit...sweet dreams
Originally uploaded by Joelle Dolce Bebe

http://www.joelledolcebebe.com/

available on my ETSY.
Colors available:
Blush, iced lilac, mint ice, dreamy blue, French Vanilla, buttercream, & peachcream...
These realy are too sweet!
Be a hit at your next baby shower.
Give a gift that will be cherished forever.
Don't settle. Give gifts that are handmade & filled with love & details & truely one of a kind.
Handmade by me ~ Joelle a mommy to 5 little girls.
These sweet plaques are adorned with bouquets filled with
glass glitter & vintage mica, painted berries & birdies, crystals, & even semi-precious jewels. Painted with the French saying "Bonne Nuit", special request for "sweet dreams, Princess or Prince... Just ask sweets! : )


NOTE* I replaced the crystal in the picture with an actual chandelier crystal. I like it much better. you will too.

SugarPlum fairies & Sweet Dreams Cherubs

SugarPlum fairies & Sweet Dreams Cherubs
Originally uploaded by JOELLE06

Such sweet wondermint dancing through your little ones head.....Delighting your loved one with fanciful tresors like this are what makes little ones drift off to dream wonderful dreams. Surround your child in Love & little pretties. Don't we all deserve to be treated like a princess. I think quite possibly anyone would love to have this piece. You don't have to be a little girl to enjoy this. The Colors are just yummy. Lilac at its best. French Country with touches of whimsy.
Go ahead, enjoy it. Surround yourself with beautiful things & enjoy life.
Take a peak at my ETSY site www.joelledolcebebe.etsy.com & see if I parted with this charmer.
Enjoy your weekend & all the Seasons glory! XO

Sorry about the repeat pictures....

Im just messing around with my flickr account & forgot about uploading pictures from there. soooo i happen to have a few things posted here a few times. Sorry. im so new to this & slowly learning as I go. I wish I could dedicate more time to this but my 10 month old is walking now & she is a handfull. I so need help but im doing this one step at a time right now.
I'll get there, just not as fast as I had hoped.
Please enjoy the pictures & keep checking back for my web site to be up or for new items on my etsy & ebay too.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
DREAM BIG! XO

french cherub hook

french cherub hook
Originally uploaded by JOELLE06

french cherub hook
Charming aren't I?
How sweet is this cherub?
I'd say yes you are charming my little sweet friend.
ohhh the possibilities with this treasure......
How Grand would your prized TuTu look on this? Or old worn balet slippers. Maybe mama's apron needs a special place? or guest towels, your nightie, straw bag, hmmmmmmmm.... I know just the thing.
LOVE this one.
The peachypinks of the flowers & the pearls,crystal & painted berries with bit of sparkel are just yummy. All set off with the sweet green ribbon.
Painted in an antique white & brushed with old world charm gold.
someone just might get lucky to buy this from my etsy site if I feel generous : )
www.joelledolcebebe.etsy.com

Sweet cherub cottage charm, or perhaps Fanciful cherub wondermint, or even French country Style. Whatever it is or whatever you prefer, these pieces will make any girl feel special & they will add so much charm & many dreams in her room. I could see these not only in a little girls bedroom, or nursery but also in a bathroom to hang washclothes/towles, guest towles, a robe, kitchen ~ your favorite apron, or perfect place to hold your bag/purse when you come in, whatever you think. I think its pretty enough for all of us wherever you decide.

Not your style? Be the hit at the next baby shower. Truely a gift that will last & never be forgotten.

Part de vivre ~

Be inspired some more ~

Charmed Im Sure..

What a Charming little cherub this is. So sweet & classy yet functional at the same time. A true angelic piece for a princess who derserves all the Best! This is a iron cherub sitting upon a piece of molding & I attached a hook underneath. Painted with Old World Charm, hints of gold dusted upon it. Wonderful Bouquet with peachy pink flowers & sweet green silk ribbon.Of course a few pearls, painted berries with dash of sparkels.

This Glorious piece is a lovely hook. What a wonderful way to display your favorite TUTU, ballet shoes, antique dress, favorite sweater, or simply a straw bag or whatever your heart desires.Believe me, You won't find anything like it elsewhere. This is All Joelle Dolce Bebe style.Original, unique & oh so sweet!

Kiss Kiss ~Joelle

Inspiring Places ~

*Ladurée Royale ~This tea salon created in 1862 and decorated with wainscoting and frescos depicting angelic pastry chefs and voluptuous ladies, became a favorite address for people from all walks of life. Since then the tea room’s habitués have rubbed shoulders with tourists and personalities from the world over.

http://www.laduree.fr/public_en/maisons/royale_accueil.htm

Ooooh La La French inspiration....

I Love Paris. I Love French things. I LOVE European cities & their wealth of art & architecture & the old world charm..... oh of course the European men & their accents. Don't we all. Never mind men, Women too. I just love accents. I have always been fascinated with the long ago world of antiques & castles & anything that made me believe in fairy tales & what granduer it all entailed. Maybe thats why I love to create little tesors that have the charm of long ago French boutiques. All their little goodies for the special little girls whom had to have the best. Not your typical decor each commoner would have but Unique pieces that weren't found in the everyday stores. These pieces were found on shopping trips to Big cities were only the affluent would travel. Yes, thats what I envisioned when I would dream of what a little princess might have in her special little bedroom. Today I still do the same. I try to create a piece no other will have. A charming piece of something fanciful yet practical & just so sweet to look at.


I Love dreaming & adding that little extra something to make it special. You can always be assured that no two will ever be exactly alike.I design everything & create everything myself. Im a mommy to 5 girls. Im not a factory in China. Its all me. I Love what I do. I want to continue creating & dreaming up magical designs for your special princess, her friends & anyone you know that deserves a special gift.
If you have ideas.... share them with me. I would love to help you dream up a wonderful gift for someone you want to impress or make feel special. Special words, sweet sentiments or famous poems can be added to any piece I create. Just let me know.


So for now, please enjoy my pictures of what I do & those in wich inpsire me.


Enjoy ~

This is my "Sweet Cherub" hook in iced lilac.
Painted the softest lilac & hints of gold, whitewashed for a dreamy effect on a distressed/salvaged board (perhaps from an old cottage in the picturesque town of Provence.)







A bouquet of lavender hued flowers & painted berries & bits of sparkles from crystal & glass glitter adorn this piece. Simply charming & oh so sweet!

Just Another bit of Yummy Eye Candy

Ohhhh just one more peak at another find on Tracy Porters inspiring site.These frames are so romantic & have that old world charm & distressed feel like all the altered art & collages alot of us already have been doing. So this is just to confirm what we already know. We're all doing great & there is room for all of us in this big wonderful world & Thanks to Great, talented & creative souls Like Tracy Porter. We have some wonderful women to lead the way....... Muaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! : )

ohhhh one more.....Scandalously-chic find.....

Look at these shoes! Seriously.I love them. I don't buy shoes like I use to. I miss them. Its one little splurge that really makes the outfit! I could really see these wearing jeans. I wish i wore jeans. : ) a realy great pair. im so the little black dress girl but you know... I really see these with Jeans. It does have the little touch of RED for the holiday season ~ So yea.... go treat yourself. Your only trying to get into the HOLIDAY SPIRIT right? Endulge!

http://www.tracyporter.com/Scandalously-Chic-p-17382.html

(now if I could only find the correct way to do this posting crap & clean it up a bit so you just click on the picture & it takes you there without all this mumble jumble) I have done it before, just forget how I do things sometimes.....) I'll get there.

Whimsical & Fanciful gifts.....

What a sweet find..... As I was looking for inspiration I stumbled across TRACY PORTER.MY oh my.... thats another story I must tell later. What a Girl! What a wonderful women. One of my first true inspiring stories & role models. Just a bunch of happy, yummy, creative, glittery, magical, unique yet classy inspiration all in one big package called TRACY PORTER. Read all you can about her. She is truely a success story. Im so happy to have found her & be inspired by this delightful & creative soul. ~

I came across this cute little appetizer tray on her site. Only $74. Truely a unique piece. Just different. What caught my eye was ~ wouldn't this be too sweet for a little girl? Pretty colors for her room. Whimsical & fanciful. For All kinds of tea parties & yummy treats or for all her little jewels, rings & you know, sparkely things princess's seem to have.

Its not alot of money for something unqiue & painted if you can afford these kind of things. however if You can't afford it right now It still is a fun piece to dream about & come up with your own version. take what you will with it & enjoy the picture.

Let your imagintation sore & dream all the possibilities with unexpecting finds.

DREAM WITH YOUR EYES WIDE OPEN ~
Enjoy....http://www.tracyporter.com/home.php?xid=4c13bb4d5c7e043305c853a2f0920024

Isn't it great to be a girl........this costume is super sugary frou frou girly girl sweet! Her princess is as cute as you can get!

super sweetness!

Such a charming & rich costume. Just beautiful. Take a peak into this talented moms store on ebay. So creative & filled with lots of details & magic.I got oodles of inspiration from all her designs. Now what shall I create? I'd LOVE to make a little pedistal keepsake box in these BOLD colors. But who would buy it? ORANGE is a strong color. Maybe for Halloween a magical pumpkin treasure box. For the more Posh Mom who loves to decorate for Halloween but in a more Posh look? because you know... i would have to add my yummy details, gold dusted powder, a little crystal here a rhinestone there & you know... all the sparkle the posh Princess uses to decorate... not your typical halloween decorations. You know the one whom likes to stand out among the rest. If you know her... send her my way. : )

http://stores.ebay.com/SugarbelleChic

Note from Cheri:This cookie design is a creation of my friends Mary Ann Ross and Kimberly Lainson, the party divas at ThePartyWorks.com.

*If I get extra time & a little help from My sweet princess, I'll even put a little black bowtie at his neck & use a long cookie/candy stick (whatever you call them)

I'll just do Frankenstine, but I thought the Frankie bride was cute too.

I think these will be cute to have at the "HARVEST HAPPENING".....not like I have extra time to make complicated cookies, but I think with help from my sweet princess, this is not as complicated as it looks. well, time consuming. I know its not complicated, but BAKING is for me lately.
If i do these, i'll post them & the pail I paint if i get time.

wish me luck!

I just came across this site Looking for Halloween cookies to make for my daughters "HARVEST HAPPENING" sweet shop at school.
So many creative recipes & creepy looking cookies..I want to make them all. But I think I'll stick to just 2 or 3 & possibly paint a cute pail to put them in & her teacher can keep the pail for herself after.

I'll make sure to wrap them in celephane (orange) & maybe make whatever cookie I decide to do ~ I'll make extra large & put it on a stick to make it fun for the children.Plus they'll make my "pail/bucket" look fun....

*Click on the link for the recipe & for other recipes.

Cheri Sicard ~ editor of this wonderful site http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/dessert/cookies/fingers.html had this to say:
This cool idea for delicious but creepy Halloween cookies that really look like fingers, comes to us from Jenny Wanderscheid, editor of Childfun.com, where you can visit year round for great kids crafts and activities.
If you want to make toes instead of fingers, shape your cookies a little shorter and fatter and leave off the red coloring on the almond "nail."
Politcally Correct Finger CookiesReader Connie Johnson sent this wonderful story, with a terrific idea for diversifying these cookies:"I just read the Halloween section of the newsletter and thought I would share a story with you. I am a volunteer with Junior Achievement and was presenting the Business Basics Program to a Grade 6 class. It was close to Halloween, so I made Witch's Fingers for the class. I handed them out and one of my Asian students came to me and said, 'Ms. Johnson, did you know if you put chocolate in the cookies, you could make brown ones too?' The teacher and I had a great laugh and I thanked the student for his tip. I haven't tried it yet but plan to make these 'politically correct' cookies this year by adding cocoa to the recipe."

Comming Soon...

Im working on my web site with a web designer from Florida. She is such a sweetie pie & very patient with me. I have so many projects going on at once & my girls keep me busy. Not to mention... My 8 month baby is starting to walk & that alone is very demanding!!!
For now I have my Web address linked to my "ETSY" site. I have just a few things on there right now. Once my site is up & running it will switch over to the OFFICIAL site & my ETSY site will be linked from there.
Im having hacker problems, viruses etc... so it is really frustrating trying to get things online with everything I have going on.
So im taking it one day at a time & hoping Things will come together real quick!

ok.... Im off again to dream & get more yummy ideas to create something more magical & delicious for little girls. oh.... I do design for little boys too, but I have just been focusing on girls
since I have 5 of them. Its just so much more fun yet i would love to be challenged & create a line for boys.... Any ideas????

BONNE NUIT ~

THINK PRETTY ~ THINK POSITIVE!

Think Pretty. Think Positive. Just think good thoughts & DREAM.

That's what Im going to focus on right now.

I love to talk. I love to share ideas & designs tips and all that. I figured doing this little blog would be so easy. WOW! was I wrong. I can't even find time to come here & Let all my ideas & thoughts out. What I find so easy for me to do.... has become challenging. I do know though that it is neccessary for me to use this "BLOG" tool as much as I can for my own good.It has become such an important tool for those selling thier goods, services & points etc... It is such an easy & cheap(no cost as of yet??) form of advertisment & marketing tool. Everyone does it yet so many I speak to, don't know about it. So there is soo much to learn, so much to do & so much to share.

Im glad i finally found about it. I only wish that I didn'thave so much drama in my life right now.

I owe soooo many of you words of my absence & lack of participation, & emails & messages etc... Im only hoping I can reach more of you through this blog at once than trying to find the time to get to each one of you.

well..... as ususal.... I can not finish this right now, im off to pick up one of my girls. & precious baby is crying for my attention.

soooo instead of finishing this later & taking the chance you'll never see it, Im sending this bit of rambelings for now.

I will be back & hope to get back into the swing of things.

i soooooo miss so many of you wonderful & talented souls.

I need inspiration & will be looking to all your wonderful blogs for lots of it.

Thank you & big hugs & kisses to you all!

Joelle xoxo

My MIND IS ON OVERDRIVE!!!!

Well...... I really don't know where to begin.

Im having a real big problem with a hacker!

I LOVE being a girl. I Love all My girls. Being a GIRL has come along way. For awhile, women were afraid to show their feminine side. it shown a weakness in a "man's" world.Women felt the need to show their "stronger" side by being less womanly, feminine.
Those were the ones trying to find their way in the "working" world.

God only knows why?

WOW! what were YOU all thinking?
WE were made to be a female, so therefor, we are feminine by nature. Some more than others.

Ok... some not at all. BUT..... you still are a women. Embrace that! USE what YOU got. Im so proud to be a girl! Im proud of those that turned that "manly" crap around & are showing us all that is is GREAT to be a women/girl & YOU can get whatever you want by being YOU!

GO GIRLS!!!

Im not against any of you that choose for your own personal reasons for going the less Girly path.... & we aren't all girly & thats a good thing. We need variety. I also like to see the POWERSUIT on a women.

But for me.... I have 5 girls. I LOVE being a girl! I love being strong, powerful & stubborn. Im not afraid to show my femine side & im old fashioned at heart! I LOVE manners. I LOVE men opening a door for a women. I love when MEN stand when you walk into a room. I LOVE when men treat you with respect & use proper etiquet'.

I LOVE IT!

Frankly.... I believe men do too. We just happen to be in a diff. era, & I think men became confused.

well.... for being so old fashioned at heart, & loving the MAN being in charge (haha yea right, im sooo the one with the final say!!!!) but you know... Let him do his thing.

I want to be the next GIRL making her millions too, doing what I love. Marketing myself & rolling with all the big boys in business!! but...... I totally believe I can do it all without wearing the "suit" & acting like a man.

I can be myself & be girly & wear PINK & Love it all!

THANK YOU WOMEN!!! ALL of YOU whom paved the path to success for us all.

No one would have ever thought of wearing PINK to a business meeting. Im glad the ones whom wore the suits, got it all out of the way. Believe me... I LOVE black! I have Black suits, but I can tell you.... Im going to look gosh darn sexy in it. & be girly & strong.

So be it PINK, Black, Girly or not... im glad we have the chance to do what we are all doing now.

I LOVE seeing all of you in business succeeding, watching the next girl getting her break & chatting amongest you all stuggeling like me. Im here for you too & im glad we have this forum & all the others & those wonderful "women helping women & mommies sites too".

gosh almighty... I have no idea why I chose to say all that after looking at these girly girl pictures of "Pink petticoats" & "charming sweet dresses & outfits" by some successful girl designers???

But I got it out & im glad I did! so enjoy some of these yummy, sweet & charming designs. I love them all. Not only do they make me want to buy them for all my girls... They inspire me to create charming little tresors for little ones. ENJOY!!!

I LOVE being a Girl! I LOVE My girls!

I LOVE creating ALL THINGS PRETTY!

I LOVE ALL YOU INSPIRING WONDERFUL GIRLS!!! THINK PINK!

DREAM WITH YOUR EYES WIDE OPEN! ~

*****http://www.kaiyaeve.com/.com/

Enjoy this wonderful designers pretty things. Let your children be little girls & enjoy being little & playfull. youthful. Fun, Happy & frilly. doesn't mean they can't play in the Mudd & play football. just look prettier! LOVE IT!

Ciao ~

Joelle XO

Please excuse the mess & lack of posts...

Please excuse my blog for being so behind & for not posting any new pics.Im having my web designer help on this too. This Blog is soooo all over the place & PLANE!
Hope to get them all up & running so much better soon. Oh, I have a few pieces on esty for sale. New to that too. : ) ebay later this week.

Crown Prince fairy

What a charming little Royal Fairy this little guy is.

I so loved making him. He is such a handsome Prince. He WILL one day Rule the world. I painted the matt as well as the frame to all blend together. I used wax over the entire piece. I just rubbed it all over. Not bees wax but furniture wax. I just wanted to see how it would turn out. I had no idea but It worked & it turned out great & I LOVE it. Gives it an aged appearance. Very dreamy. I also rubbed on & off a burt umber paint for antique effect also.

Just to see how it would look. I used a wide cream silk ribbon at the top. then thought it needed a bit of black at the top so i used a black & white gingham ribbon ..... as if it were hung by the ribbon, but it was only for effect. whomever would buy this can figure out what way you want to go with it & do whatever you want. im going to post this on Etsy or ebay? not sure yet which one. I am going to list some things on ebay too. I have several things on etsy. I never solf on there yet. I used to sell on ebay years ago. I had over 1,000 positive feedbacks. It stinks that i have to start all over. O well. I'll get it back again. I am working on a web site with this wondeful girl. I hope to sell from there, etsy, ebay & have my myspace & flickr too. Any links & exposure to ME ~ JOELLE Dolce Bebe is great. I hope its worth it to have more than one place. Let me know if you have any other ideas or what works for you. I would appreciate it as well as anyone else reading this that may have same questions.

thank you & keep creating. XOXO Joelle

Pink Cottage charm & sparkles...

Pink. What a pretty color. Its seems PINK is the NEW BLACK! (whatever that really means???) I wear Black all the time. Little black dress. Not gothic. Not to HIDE myself. Just becuase I usually find really wonderful dresses, tops that look great on me & happen to be made in black. Ofcourse, they do make me FEEL skinnier too : )I happen to get a lot of wonderful comments too when i wear black. So I like wearing black. However... I sooo adore PINK. Its so feminine, pretty, soft, romantic & dreamy for ALL ages. Im not sure why the last few years PEOPLE have gone crazy with Pink. to me, I have always loved it. for those whom are appreciating it now? im not sure what sparked the big Girly craze? Maybe people are figuring out its ok to be girly & you can still be STRONG & independent at the same time. GO GIRLS! YEA for you all ~ FINALLY getting it. Don't be afraid to be YOU, A GIRL. Old or young ~ your still a girl. be proud. just don't let commerical things define you. Except it because thats who you are. Im old fashioned at heart. Even though I want to be the next multi millionare just like everyone else reaching/persuing their DREAMS, but I do know being a mommy, MY place is at home with my family.I am lucky to be able to. Im very grateful. I Love being a mommy, but I miss having a identity other than MOMMY. So designing, creating, dreaming & meeting other artist (hate to say the C word)shhhhh...crafters.(tell you later why ~ for me)
Mommy is an important job & a proud thing. I love it. I guess I just want my girls to see me being more than that. To see me being successful as some of their friends moms whom have "real Professional" jobs. I guess I want them to see that the "crafters" can make just as much & tons more if they are ambitious enough to persue it.
I am. Im ready. Now what? ; ) XOXO

This is another sweet little fairy collage that i am working on right now. She is the sweetes little thing. I think she looks a bit like all my girls when they were little. Im trying to add a bit more to it. Maybe a little sparkle here or there. All the little white circles will have glass glitter on them... outlined with gold. Her crown also have circles on the top wich are painted a green & Glass glitter on them too. Very magical & sweet. I think it is cute the way it is, but im trying to find something diff. to use & maybe hang with something clever & unique. She needs a wand & ribbon at corner of box. Have to add some pearls & crystals perhaps??? whatever it is that i find.... Im sure she will be ready for some young princess to enjoy. Now I just need to figure out should it be on EBAY or ETSY??? How does one figure those things out?

This silly Blog needs a makeover

I haven't been on here in soo long. Kinda have been avoiding it. I think its about time I get this Blog cleaned up & full of yummy pictures & new designs i have been working on.well I found a wonderful girl whom is going to help me with it. I hope i can turn this Blog into a spot for all my links & make it productive.I don't know how you all do it??? I think I have been spending too much time reading so many inspiring blogs that Iforgot about mine.... Noooo thats not true. I avoided mine. Well I hope to get organized soon. Big Huge Thank you to sooo many of you that have inspired me & motivated me to continue this creative journey.Thank you all!!! Best Wishes too, to all of you. XOXO Joelle