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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Canadian Blossoms

 Once upon a time...

Fairy godmothers, Jemina the Fair  and  Lovely Lynzy picked 15 lucky girls from all over the world to exchange some fashionable gifts. They called it a care package swap.

The theme was floral.

Bella hadn't a clue as to what to expect, and she waited...



Then one day, a day a little more maple-y than others, she got a package in the mail. From Canada. In it was a beautiful box that contained a lovely note and some hand-made blossoms crafted by Carissa McCraig of Copious Couture. She found a cream colored chiffon headband, and two floral fabric pins. Canadian Blossoms.


 
The handwritten note was short & sweet: 

Bella likes her Canadian blossoms. 
And she had just the dress to wear them.                                           
                                                               < The End  >

Now Wearing: 
  • Copious Couture Chiffon Blossom headband
  • Carol Anderson, vintage floral cotton dress, thrifted
  • Copious Couture, crimson & purple fabric floral pin
  • Copious Couture, green rosette pin
  • Vintage Floral Travel case, thrifted 
  • Coach black wedges

23 comments:

  1. BonBon Rose Girls KristinAugust 18, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    How lucky are you?? What a beautiful piece!

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  2. IsquisofreniaAugust 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    this dress is amaizng im jelous of you right now hahhah
    and your makeup looks really good and you look gorgeous,love the back of this dress too!

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  3. the Citizen RosebudAugust 18, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Thanks, ladies! I do feel pretty lucky.

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  4. anhelaAugust 18, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    I love the dress, ahhhhhhhhh it like an explosion of flowers all over you. It also fits you beautifully.
    The travelling bag is to die for. And the idea of the surprise is so very nice. Nothing like getting a present in the post. And if it is a bunch of had made flowers, even more.
    What a delicious post. I can look at it over and over again.
    You are wonderfullllllllllllll

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  5. mispapelicosAugust 18, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Sorry, I had comment on my daughter´s name ( Anhela)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 18, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Nice! Is that Laura Ashley! Love it!

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  7. Elise / PennyweightAugust 18, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    sooo cute! that dress is amazing!

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  8. the Citizen RosebudAugust 18, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Thank you, dearies!
    @ Sacramento: And I thought I had another Spanish follower, lol.
    @ Sonia: I do love Laura Ashley, but the dress is by Carol Anderson, who also did a plethora of cotton floral prints in the '80's. In fact, I now have about 5 pieces, quite a sweet collection!

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  9. SantinaAugust 18, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Adorable story! You are such a lovely floral nymph!

    Santina
    http://stylebysantina.blogspot.com/

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  10. UnknownAugust 18, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    OOhhh, I love the floral bloomies and what a neat travel case!!!

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  11. Sara KristiinaAugust 18, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Aww so cute! That dress suits you really well! :))

    -Sara

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  12. AnonymousAugust 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    What a cute idea!

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  13. Becca [Free Honey]August 18, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    I love the idea of having a pen pal. It's kind of like blogging on a more intimate level. I like that blogging allows me to have friends all over the world, but it's a bit impersonal and it's hard to connect to people on a one-to-one level in a blog post. If only I were better about snail mail things!

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  14. JuliaAugust 18, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    That's such a cool idea, what a gorgeous rosette.
    Love your dress & travel case :)
    xo

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  15. GRIT AND GLAMOURAugust 18, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Love the way you styled this! They are perfect for you!


    ♥ V

    http://www.gritandglamour.com

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  16. theequinebovineAugust 18, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Q, you have never looked more beautiful..I teared up just a bit seeing these pics of you.

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  17. LynzyAugust 18, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    I absolutely love the way you put this post together and I am SO glad you loved the idea of the blogger swap and the items you received! We will be putting together another theme for September soon!!

    xo Lynzy
    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

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  18. the Citizen RosebudAugust 18, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Thank you Lynzy,and all the wonderful women who left sweet words. Thank you for your compliments & comments!

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  19. Simone RennardAugust 19, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    How beautiful! I love the headpiece!!!!

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  20. Penny Dreadful VintageAugust 19, 2010 at 4:08 AM

    LOVE this dress on you, it really suits your style and figure :)

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  21. natale eveAugust 19, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Wow that piece is amazing! I love the way you styled it with all the other floral prints as well.

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  22. the Citizen RosebudAugust 19, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    thank you so much!

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  23. MissaAugust 25, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    I LOVE this outfit on you, what an awesome floral explosion! Adore the dress, that criss-cross back is so cool. What a fun swap idea!

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