I never really blogged about my house decor and I think I will put that to an end rather quickly. But before I go ahead an show you real pics… I thought a collage would be a great way for you to understand my vision. Glam girl myself and sooooo lucky the hubby loves it as well, it was obvious that my dining room would scream vintage glam. (anyway, I hope so)

For Christmas, I was lucky to inherit my step moms vintage Royal Albert teacup collection which belonged to her mom. I am a devoted fan to tea and these teacups scream ME… so obviously when I opened the gift, I balled. (Seriously)

All the elements in the collage is what I own and what will be featured in my dinning room. Table and Chairs, Chandelier and even peonies, (well, when I will cut them from my flower garden – even more excited about that) I can’t wait to display my beautiful teacups and recipe books in my bookcase. The white will look awesome against my taupey gray walls. Can’t wait to show you the final finished product and not to mention host real tea parties … yipee

Shopping list:

Table: Store from Maison Corbeil – 1495$ (CND)
Chairs: Riveria from Maison Corbeil – 195$ /each (CND)
Pitcher Vase : SOCKERÄRT from Ikea – 24.99$ (CND)
Vintage royal albert teacups: mine
Bookcase : SMÅDAL from Ikea – 159$ (CND)
White Chandelier from Bowring – 199$ (CND)

So what do you think? all I know is that I ♥ it

Hope you enjoy the behind the scenes….

What made you start this business – the major turning point?
The idea for the company came about when I was in London in 2006 visiting my older sister and her family. I had graduated from UCLA a year earlier with a bachelors in communication studies and had planned to follow in my older sister’s footsteps by working in film production (she runs/co-owns a large commercial production company in London). While I have always been a creative person, I had spent the better part of high school and college ignoring my creative passions and focusing on academics and grades. During the year after I graduated, I began to take on the hobby of jewelry making. So, when I went to London and saw my beautiful nieces, I was inspired to make them something I knew would make them feel like a princess. My sister had a broken pearl necklace. I took two pearls from it and made two little gold chain bracelets, each with a single pearl. My nieces and my sister immediately loved them. The girls slept with them and bathed with them and would not take them off. My sister had told me that she had looked everywhere (London, LA, NY) for jewelry for her little girls and she could not find anything worthwhile. All she could find was either solid gold and super expensive or extremely garish and cheesy. My sister was convinced that there was a huge demand for sweet, simple jewelry for girls that was made of precious metals, pearls & gemstones, but that did not cost a fortune. She convinced me that I should start a line of jewelry for little girls. So, the collection  started as strictly a children’s line and has evolved into women’s as well. Now the women’s collection has taken off and I have also started designing a bridal collection (inspired by my own desires to have beautiful jewelry for my wedding…I’m newly engaged). The bridal collection was also inspired by so many women buying our jewelry (especially our earrings) for their weddings.

Do you have an online shop?
Yes!! www.mijajewelry.com

Tell us a little about yourself, to get to know you more (where are you from …etc)
I grew up in the Bay Area in California in a little town called Orinda (right next to Berkeley). I went to college at UCLA and lived in both LA and San Francisco after I graduated. I knew that if I didn’t leave California in my early 20’s, then I would never leave and explore another part of the country. So, I moved to NY when I was starting my business. I don’t think I realized how difficult it is to start a business in NY (the cost of living and the cost of space is so extremely high!) At the time I was also dating someone who was living in DC. So, I would go back and forth between NY and DC and finally ended up settling in DC (with the man who is now my fiance). He too started his own company a few years ago (www.smathersandbranson.com) and I was blessed to be able to learn from him and his business partner about how to run a business. I am currently running the office, traveling for the business, and designing several new collections (which will launch in a few months)!

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No thank you Michelle, for sharing your beautiful talent with Glamour This! Be sure to check out the website for more lovelies.

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For those of yous not familiar with the show… this is how it works. Sarah purchases a house, guts it out entirely and spends ridiculous amounts of money to make it fab. Even though 95% can’t afford what she designs and elements she puts in her projects, she has amazing ideas, and the inspiration is over flowing. If I won a whole chunk of money, I would pay Sarah to design my office… and pay her to be my friend

Here are some images from Season 2, for those who haven’t seen it.

Now, for season 3 of the majority tv hit, she’s tak­ing on a new project, an old Ontario farm prop­erty. The press release promises that Sarah and her side­kick Tommy will scour “coun­try flea mar­kets, search sal­vage shops, and visit their own spe­cial sources.”  I love it when they go to flea markets. They always seem to find the amazing elements and transform them into something even more spectacular.

Looking forward to see the progress. It’s going to be amazing. (like always) For you excited readers out there (surely I’m not the only one in love with Sarah) here is the episode list for season 3. As for you Americans… I am not quite sure if it will make it’s way to your tv screens just yet. (Actually I think they just started to air season 1)

March 9, 2010 – Ep. 28 Mudroom and Entry
March 16, 2010 – Ep. 29 Main Bedrooms
March 23, 2010 – Ep. 30 Main Bathroom
March 30, 2010 – Ep. 31 Kitchen
April 6, 2010 – Ep. 32 Dining Room
April 13, 2010 – Ep. 33 Living Room
April 20, 2010 – Ep. 34 Kids’ Bedrooms
April 27, 2010 – Ep. 35 Family Bathroom
May 4, 2010 – Ep. 36 Master Bedroom
May 11, 2010 – Ep. 37 Exterior/Finale

The new sea­son pre­mieres tonight on HGTV

Here are a few of my favorites. Just look at them, definitely must haves in your closet this season.

Samuel Necklace - Brass and Pink Jade Necklace.

Christian Necklace, Brass mixed with quarts, rhinestone and pearl. A Messy Must-Have!

Check out their website for more of these lovelies. Bracelets, necklaces and earrings… all unique and handmade.

{ Images via: Edmoure Ralph }

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I can’t help but be proud or Cirque du Soleil, since it all started a little over 20 years ago, here in Montreal. My first cirque show was when I was about 10, and I instantly fell in love. Now, being in Vegas and seeing Cirque, seems like an awesome awesome accomplishment (on their part)

What’s your favorite Cirque show?

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A winner will be picked at random and will be announced on Friday March 12th 2009. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !!! Contest ends Thursday March 11th 2010 at 8 PM (EST).

So operation Pimpin’ blogs for Vegas is officially accomplished… and I am leaving TOMORROW, for my long awaited Las Vegas trip. Whoo hoooo. It’s gonna be my first time and can’t I tell you how excited I am! Like… seriously!

Here are a few blogs I designed along the way:

For those of you wondering, I unfortunately don’t offer blog designs in exchange of donations… but I am working on a template shop and once that will be launched, I will offer custom blog designs too.

Last week, I put a poll up and made you guess the sex of the baby. Majority of you’s said Boy. Well, you are RIGHT my friends! We saw his weewee. Here are some pictures (but baby boy was hiding away) I know it’s not super clear, but if you open the image in a new window, it will be much bigger. It’s crazy how the 3D really gives you details.

Since I’ve been lacking in the baby updates, I thought I could start now (a little over mid-way) Hopefully that doesn’t make me a bad mommy to be.

CURRENTLY AT: 22 weeks

BABY SIZE: Papaya (10.5 to 11.5 inches, 12.7 to 20.8 oz)

BABY GENDER: Boy

CURRENTLY LIKING THESE NAMES: Miles, Liam, Mavrick, Ryan, Tristan…

MY WEIGHT: As of now, I have gained a total of 10 lbs. Isn’t that amazing? I am currently at 195 lbs. (still below my heaviest non-preggo weight (which was in august 2007) ) Unfortunately by the end of my pregnancy I will be well over 200 lbs…eeek but it’s okay, I think a baby is a good enough reward for the weight gain.

SYMPTOMS: Apart from being tired first trimester you can say None. Seriously. and I am beyond excited. No morning sickness, no weird cravings, no weight gain. Like I said, AMAZING! Only thing is a few stretch marks under my boobies…. but that happened in the first month, and the damage was done already. I take baths…. ALL THE TIME, is that considered a symptom?

MOVEMENTS: All the time. The first time we actually felt him move (both the hubs and I) was at 18weeks in. It was amazing that we could feel baby together. Since then… he hasn’t stopped one bit. He’s a kicker alright. I guess that means I’ll be a soccer mom.

CRAVINGS: Nothing out of the ordinary… just something that isn’t available during winter. Slushies and Freezies (and no popscicles or icecream don’t do the trick) its that ice mixed with juice that I love.

MATERNITY CLOTHES: LOVE EM. That is all.

WHAT I MISS: Eating Sushi and occasionally a baileys coffee, oh and also a swiss cheese and ham sandwich… oh well. No cold cuts for me. 

WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Holding baby for the first time, and breast feeding. I really really really really hope I can breastfeed. I think its one of the most wonderful things a mommy can offer her baby (besides love)

CURRENTLY READING: Nothing! Does that make me a horrible person? I mean, I have my iPhone apps that tell me what stage the baby is at, and whats happening to my body… but that’s about it. I am not nervous, or feel like I need to be overally educated on the subject. Am I normal?

RANDOM THINGS: I love the my dad was like “Oh he looks like me when I was a baby”… I was like. Dad! there’s no way you can tell. He’s the size of a banana. I also love when people touch my tummy… that’s something I really don’t mind, and I know the more my bump goes the more it will happen.

Edit and Post will encourage you to think more closely about your blog, about your business, and about your goals.  I am excited to share the blogging and Wordpress knowledge that I have gathered through the existence of Elizabeth Anne Designs, and while I may chat about weddings on EAD, my education and experience is in finance and accounting so I will be providing plenty of general business suggestions and tips.

Now you definitely don’t want to miss out on the awesome information that will be found on Edit and Post, be sure to subscribe to the RSS feed. Wishing you all the best Ami and lots of success Happy Blogging, and I’ll be sure to stop by.

Wouldn’t this be amazing for save-the-dates or actually wedding invitations? I’m just saying. I think it’s pretty neat!

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