tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55180719029198852572024-03-13T00:37:08.015-07:00laurie cinotto art + craftlaurie cinotto art + craftLaurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-88354505652160635192020-12-09T08:04:00.002-08:002020-12-09T08:04:58.840-08:00The Shop Is Now Live! Of course all of the live events were canceled this year. I love participating in craft sales. I love seeing all the people -- the shoppers and my vendor friends.Out of all of the things I am missing this year, craft sales top the list.
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Like many of my crafty friends, 2020 meant bringing it all online. So, I set up a little <a href="https://lalalaurie.bigcartel.com">shop</a>.
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Here’s a little look at some of the things I’m offering. Please visit <a href="https://lalalaurie.bigcartel.com">HERE</a> to see more!
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I hope you all are safe and well. I miss your faces. X, Laurie
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I'm all done making, and it's time to start packing, but before boxed everything up I took a few pics of the new wares to share with you today.<br />
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I do hope to see you there! For details on the show, please visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/494146157624267/">event page</a>! <br />
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Hooray! It's almost time for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TacomaIsForLovers/">Tacoma is for Lovers Artist Craft sale</a> at King's Books in Tacoma! If you've been there before, you know what an amazing sale it is. There's a broad range of vendors from the South Sound (and some Seattle peeps, too) offering a wonderful array of wares for sale. It's a great place to start your holiday shopping -- there truly is something there for everyone.<br />
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I'll be bringing a ton of new ornaments, some paper flowers, my kitty merch, and a few new surprises, too. <br />
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Here's a peek at some new paper lantern ornaments in the works.<br />
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I do hope you'll come by! It's a great way to support your local artists, small business owners, and creative types and find some unique, hand-crafted gifts for your loved ones.<br />
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And if you can, please tell your friends! Or, help us spread the word by sharing a link to this post on your favorite social media platform -- that helps tremendously!<br />
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I'll be sharing more works in progress on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauriecinotto/">Instagram feed</a>, so if you would like to see what else is new, please give me a follow!<br />
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Thanks! SEE YOU SOON! xoxo Laurie<br />
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Here are the show details:<br />
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Saturday and Sunday, November 18th and 19th<br />
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For a list of participating vendors visit<a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairnovdayone"> HERE</a> for Saturday and <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairnovdaytwo">HERE</a> for Sunday.<br />
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Oh, gosh. What a night. I was a little nervous that the rain might discourage folks from coming out for the opening, but thankfully it didn't. So many friends were there -- many I hadn't seen in years. I met lots of new folks, too.<br />
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The shop buzzed all evening and many who stopped by left with a bouquet in hand.<br />
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And not only did we sell an awful lot of flowers, it seems that many new opportunities will stem from this event. I'll tell you all about that as things unfurl! <br />
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As fun as it all was preparing for this event, I'm ready to give my hands and fingers a break -- it's been a hard month of making! In that time I crafted over 300 blooms, hand cut over 5000 petals and leaves, used over a half-mile of floral tape and so many rolls and folds of crepe paper. <br />
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I did a lot of experimenting during this stretch, too, and came up with some new flowers and techniques. I tried making jumbo blooms for the first time and I'm looking forward to exploring more with that in the future.<br />
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Thank you to all who came out and supported me and contributed to a wonderful event. Thank you to Christopher who helped with the installation! I appreciate your great eye and ladder-climbing skills! And most of all, thank you to Nisha and Amir for hosting the event and giving me this wonderful opportunity to showcase my work in your beautiful store. It was such an extreme pleasure and an honor, too. <br />
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I took hundreds of photos of the installation and here are a few of my favorites. If you would like to see more, please visit <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/albums/72157680679391134">THIS</a> album on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/albums/72157680679391134">Flickr</a>.<br />
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About a month ago I met up with <a href="http://www.fleurish.com/home.html">Nisha</a>, one of my dear friends from my fresh flower days, to talk about having a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/395119204219909/">paper flower show</a> in her lovely garden-inspired boutique, <a href="https://nicheoutside.com/">NICHEoutside</a>.<br />
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She participates in the 2nd Thursday <a href="https://www.capitolhillartwalk.com/">Capitol Hill Art Walk</a> and each month invites a different artist to show their work in her space. </div>
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I left our meeting feeling so inspired and excited but also a little intimidated by the task of creating enough new work to fill a whole shop in barely a month's time. </div>
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I dashed home, dove in, made a list of all the things I wanted to make, made a few sketches, did a quick survey of the supplies I had on hand, and then ordered many rolls and folds of crepe paper from my favorite suppliers. Everyone shipped quick, and soon I had all of the materials gathered for the show. </div>
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I have a nice room designated for making things and started this paper flower project there, but soon I outgrew the room and moved everything onto my giant dining room table. I've been sitting there ever since, crafting every minute I can spare. On one end of the table, my completed work has been accumulating. On the other end, you'll find me, scissors, scraps, and a coffee cup. </div>
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I've done a lot of experimenting during this time and have tried some new paper-dying techniques and varieties of flowers. I've found some fun new colors to work with, I've tapped into my precious stash of vintage crepe paper. I've made hundreds of blooms -- and they'll soon fill vessels and hang in the airspace of NICHEoutside. The shop will be lush and full! </div>
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I'm excited to share all of this at <a href="https://nicheoutside.com/">NICHEoutside</a> this week and grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with Nisha!</div>
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So, if you're in the Seattle area, please stop <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/395119204219909/">by</a>! </div>
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Here are the details:</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/395119204219909/">Faux Flora at NICHEoutside</a></div>
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It's part of the <a href="https://www.capitolhillartwalk.com/">Capitol Hill Art Walk</a>, so make an evening of it, and please visit some of the amazing art on display all over the Hill.</div>
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Here's a glimpse at some of the things I've been making for the show!</div>
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If you're not available to come by Thursday for the big <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/395119204219909/">event</a>, the display will remain up through the weekend, so stop please stop by during <a href="https://nicheoutside.com/pages/contact-us">NICHEoutside business hours</a> on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to view it.<br />
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To learn more, please visit the <a href="https://nicheoutside.com/">NICHEoutside's</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/395119204219909/">event page</a> on Facebook. And if you're planning on stopping by, please RSVP if you can!<br />
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I hope to see you there!<br />
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<br />Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-14025991615821740052016-11-17T11:14:00.000-08:002016-11-17T11:14:20.573-08:00Artist Craft Sale THIS Weekend! <a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/30947912301/in/dateposted-public/" title="DSC_0264"><img alt="DSC_0264" height="600" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5597/30947912301_4f809966b7.jpg" width="400" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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I'm not signed up to participate in too many craft sales this season -- just my favorite one! And the BEST one!<br />
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Please come on by the Tacoma is For Lovers artist craft sale at King's Books on November 19th and 20th and check out many awesome makers from around the Sound. It's a great chance to see what all of the creative folks are doing around here and do a little holiday shopping, too.<br />
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I'll be there with lots of new things like these fun little kitten ornaments.<br />
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For full details, visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TacomaIsForLovers/?fref=ts">TIFL Facebook page</a>.<br />
To see a complete list of vendors click <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairnovdayone">HERE</a> for Saturday and <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairnovdaytwo">HERE</a> for Sunday.<br />
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If you want to see more of what I'm making, please follow my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauriecinotto/">Instagram feed</a>. I'll be posting lots of updates there.<br />
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Hope to see you there!<br />
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Tacoma is for Lovers Artist Craft Sale<br />
218 Saint Helens Ave<br />
Tacoma, WA<br />
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Saturday, Nov 19th 11-4<br />
Sunday, Nov 20th 11 - 4<br />
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This is my fourth year creating florals and décor for this wonderful holiday party which is held in the Presidential Suite at the downtown Seattle Westin hotel. The suite is on the 47th floor, and the view it offers is expansive and amazing. From here you can see the neon sign of the Pike Place Market, the ferris wheel, the Sound, the Macy's star and all of the twinkling lights of the shopping core. The view from the bedroom includes the Space Needle.<br />
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It's a company Christmas party, the guest list is always less than 20, so it's it intimate affair.<br />
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Though some of the elements we use are the same each year, we're always editing and expanding and trying hard to create an experience that's a little different each time for the guests. It seems the level of detail increases, as does the amount of stuff, too. It just keeps getting more and more elaborate and festive!<br />
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My client has a wonderful collection of holiday decor pieces, candles, containers, and glittery things. I pull from this collection, shop for a few new elements to add, create many handmade pieces, and, of course, arrange lots of fresh flowers for this party. It takes weeks to prepare for it, but the set up happens in just one day, and it's a mad scramble to get everything done before the guests arrive.<br />
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The table "centerpieces" are built first so the hotel staff can get the tables set, then I move on to create all the vignettes and place flowers around the room.<br />
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One of the tables is a woodland theme. In the center of the display is a icy acrylic tree, and the rest of the scene is built around that. There are many layers of bottle brush trees, live cypress trees, LED trees, logs, birch tubes, bark-covered containers, pots of live moss, and small, dense flower arrangements. Tucked into all of this you'll find little woodland creatures. Some of these critters are interacting with others and exchanging gifts by their own tiny, lit christmas trees and other's are hiding in their dens. It's always my goal to create a view that delights from every seat at the table.<br />
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The second table is a glittery holiday town. I decorated the little houses a few years back, and we've been incorporating them into a table display ever since. The layout changes and the other elements do too. and I try to make it a different town each year. Like the woodland table, it's very detailed. There are icy trees, bottle brush trees, lots of live potted trees and moss, many flowers with glittered pinecones and Christmas balls tucked into the arrangements, mercury glass, lots of candles, tiny presents waiting on porches and wreaths on doors, and lots of little paper critters living in this town. The houses have faux votive candles inside, so they have a nice warm glow. <br />
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I absolutely loved our linen selections this year from <a href="http://choicelinens.com/">Choice Linens</a>. We used a rich and luxurious blue velvet which looked incredible in the room and under our tablescapes. We rented their gold-rimmed chargers and some very lovely gold striped napkins. We also brought in gold flatware from another local rental company, which added a lot to the place setting. We found new chairs to rent too, which were perfect in the room.<br />
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Instead of a place card, I made a personalized ornament for each guest. It served as a practical thing, but it was also a gift for each guest, and a memento of this lovely event.<br />
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Also for the guests, their own little copy of the Christmas Story.<br />
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Every surface of the room is adorned with flowers, sparkly deer and trees, topiaries, and candles. Each vignette is full, and like the tablescapes, there are details to discover within. The flower arrangements are all lush and full, and there are poinsettias scattered all offer the room.<br />
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Once everything is in place and any messes we made disappear, we light the candles, switch on the LED trees and votives, and it all comes to life. <br />
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The sun was setting as we were finishing up this year, which created a pretty spectacular view for us, and a very nice endnote for this chaotic day.<br />
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During the party set up, we always get lots of visits from hotel staff. This event has developed a reputation, and so many like to come visit the suite and soak up the holiday spirit. It really is pretty wonderful seeing the joy on everyone's faces as they explore the room. "THIS is Christmas", they often exclaim. <br />
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I've done events in many venues over the years, and I have to stay the staff at the Westin is as good as it gets. They're all such kind and accommodating people who take such good care of their guests, and also folks like me, who are just there working. <br />
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This party is a lot of hard work, but every step of the way it's enjoyable. In the event world, it's so rare to have the creative freedom that I do with this event, and I'm so grateful my client has the trust in me to allow me to really run with it. It's so creatively fulfilling, and I appreciate the opportunity so very much. I feel lucky having someone so wonderful to work with and I'm proud of the what we create together.<br />
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As we breakdown the event the following day, we always talk about how we can "up" our game next time. My head is already spinning with ideas, and I'm looking forward to next year's party!<br />
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I've posted a lot of photos here in this post, but if you would like to see more, you can visit this album on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/albums/72157662337382931">Flickr</a>. Thanks! <br />
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<br />Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-21656504971844566562015-05-01T12:32:00.000-07:002015-05-01T12:32:14.965-07:00Craft Sale THIS Saturday! If you've got some free time on your hands tomorrow, please come by <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairmay2">King's Books</a> for the <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairmay2">Tacoma is for Lovers Artist Craft</a>. Some of my favorite local makers will be there selling their handmade products. It's a great opportunity to pick up something special and unique for your mom - Mother's Day is JUST around the corner!!<br />
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I've got a new bunch of pins that will making their debut, along with a few new cards and gifts for Mom.<br />
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Here's a peek at the pins!<br />
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Tacoma Is For Lovers Artist Craft Sale<br />
<a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairmay2">King's Books</a><br />
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For a list of participating vendors, click <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairmay2">HERE</a>.Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-42964011979867970132015-03-21T06:07:00.003-07:002015-03-21T06:07:42.552-07:00TODAY! Flea Market and Fieldhouse of Awesome Stuff!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're in or around Tacoma today, please come to the UPS Flea Market and Fieldhouse Full of Awesome Stuff. It's an amazing sale, and a wonderful mix of vintage goods and crafts. I promise you'll leave with a treasure in hand. Or maybe a dozen!<br />
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Seriously, folks. It's good.<br />
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I've got LOTS of new things and Spring things for the sale. Here's a peek!
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Hope to see you there! I'm in booth # 42 on the main floor! <br />
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<br />Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-46229023543507414952015-02-10T12:15:00.000-08:002015-02-10T12:15:51.746-08:00A Class Recap and More to Come! <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/16306413388" title="DSC_2694 by laurie cinotto, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_2694" height="331" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8673/16306413388_1522d5a2a8.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Oh what fun we had! I hosted a couple of really great groups over the past couple of weekends for my paper flower workshops. Everyone picked it up quickly, did a remarkable job crafting their flowers, and all left with a beautiful bouquet in hand. The flowers pictured above were created by two of the students, Holly and Matt. In just a couple of hours they learned to make those beauties!<br />
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After all this fun, I'm feeling inspired, and I'm going to do it again. I'm still working out the dates, but we'll get something on the books for March and April. If you might be interested in taking a class in the future, feel free to <a href="mailto:lcinotto@gmail.com">email me</a>, and once the dates are squared away, I'll send you the details.<br />
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Also, if anyone would be interested a putting a group together for a private class, I'm more than happy to arrange that with you. The minimum number of participants is six, and I can accommodate up to 12. To set up a class, please send me an<a href="mailto:lcinotto@gmail.com"> email</a>, and we can hatch a plan!<br />
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Below are a few pictures from the classes and the students at work. I really was impressed at how quickly they mastered it. Everyone seemed to enjoy the process, and were proud with the end results. Thanks to all who were a part of it! <br />
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Please come on by <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairfeb7">King's Books</a> this weekend for the Tacoma Is For Lovers Artist Craft Sale. I'll be there with some of my favorite artists, crafters, and makers from the Puget Sound.<br />
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I've got LOTS of new things to share with you, including these tiny Valentine boxes above. I'll also be bringing along my Itty Bitty Kitty Committee products too!<br />
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Tacoma Is For Lovers Artist Craft Sale<br />
King's Books<br />
218 Saint Helens<br />
Tacoma, WA 98402<br />
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Saturday and Sunday<br />
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To find out more about the sale, and see a compete list of vendors, visit <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairfeb7">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairfeb8">HERE</a>.Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-83510568591266710892014-12-29T12:29:00.002-08:002014-12-29T12:30:06.715-08:00Having a BallThis past July, a photo stylist for Nordstrom found me on the interwebs, and asked if I might be available and interested in making some paper crafts/props for their holiday catalog. I love projects like this, so I happily said yes.<br />
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He requested a serious of several styles and colors of paper garlands. ornaments, and stars, and I went right to work creating samples. Once he approved the designs and paper selections, I tucked myself into my studio, and didn't leave until all the pieces were done, and ready to be packed and shipped.<br />
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Here are a few of the completed garlands.<br />
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And here are a few of the single ornaments.<br />
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Shipping paper crafts can be challenging, but these guys nested together nicely, and arrived safely at the photo studios in Seattle and NYC.<br />
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Earlier in the month while doing some holiday shopping at Nordstrom, I picked up a catalog. It was such a thrill to see my crafts sprinkled throughout the book!<br />
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Shorty after the catalog was out, a writer from the Nordstrom blog contacted me to do a piece on the crafts included in the catalog. You can find the story <a href="http://blogs.nordstrom.com/fashion/how-to-diy-paper-garland-from-laurie-cinotto-as-seen-in-our-catalog/">HERE</a>, along with instructions on how to make your own ball garland.<br />
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Thanks so much for the support and exposure, my Nordstrom friends! I had a "ball" working on this project! <br />
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<span style="color: #777777; font-family: Courier New, Courier, FreeMono, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">This winter, I'll be offering paper flower crafting workshops at my home studio in North Tacoma. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #777777; font-family: Courier New, Courier, FreeMono, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">During the two-hour session, you'll learn how to create several styles of crepe paper flowers and foliages using traditional crepe, duplex (double-sided)crepe, and European crepe paper. You'll leave with some knowledge, and a lovely paper bouquet in hand! I'll also provide you with some templates and a list of resources for supplies. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #777777; font-family: Courier New, Courier, FreeMono, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">It's a fun and gratifying craft. From such simple materials - just paper, tape, and wire - you can create the most beautiful blooms! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #777777; font-family: Courier New, Courier, FreeMono, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Here are the dates, I do hope you can join in on the fun! </span></span><br />
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; line-height: 18px;"><b><strike>Saturday, January 24th 1 PM - 3 PM </strike>(THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL)</b></i><br />
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #777777; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, FreeMono, monospace; line-height: 18px;">And feel free to contact me with any questions. </i><br />
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Full details are below - I hope to see you all there!<br />
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<i>JOIN US at <a href="http://mossandmineral.com/">Moss + Mineral's Holiday Open House</a> this Thursday, Dec. 18, 5-8pm! Start your Third Thursday Gallery Walk with a stop to say hello and refreshments - we'd love to see you!</i><br />
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<i>Check out new work by local furniture maker, Steve Lawler, whose modern op-art designs in reclaimed wood are the bomb; paper artist, Laurie Cinotto, who created our quietly beautiful window display accompanied by tiny woodland artscapes; and jewelry artists, Regina Chang, Jennifer Lawrence Bennett, and myself - we've been working our little elves overtime to have just the right choices for you this evening!</i><br />
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<i>We also have juicily colorful ceramic objects by well-known Seattle clay artist, Kristin Nelson; original art by Jeremiah Maddock and Ohm Cederburg; vintage barware, one-of-a-kind terrariums and select pieces of mid-century modern furniture.</i><br />
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<i> We're at 305 South 9th St., one block up from the Pantages Theater (and the downtown Christmas tree); 253.961.5220.</i><br />
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<i>More information at <a href="http://www.mossandmineral.com/">www.mossandmineral.com</a>.</i><br />
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OH, and while you're on the block, be sure to visit our friends at <a href="http://www.modcurio.com/">Mod Curio</a>. They've got a holiday happening too, and will be featuring the work of local crafty gal, Ember Carroll. Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-10039859051948528072014-12-16T13:13:00.000-08:002014-12-16T18:35:06.090-08:00The Most Wonderful Time of the YearEach December, I have the extreme pleasure of creating florals and decor for the most amazing holiday party. It's hosted by Paul and Linda, who are two of the kindest people you'll ever meet. This event is their annual company holiday party, and they put much thought and detail into creating a memorable time for their guests.<br />
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I remember Linda once told me that she thinks of parties as being one giant gift for those who attend. I think for her, it's not just about entertaining, it's about creating an experience, and a beautiful, uplifting, joy-filled moment that will linger in the guests' minds long after the party is over. It's also a way to show people she cares about them. </div>
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I've worked with her on events for over a decade now, and this is the fourth year we've collaborated on their company holiday party. We work with some of the same elements each year, but build upon them to make it a little bigger, brighter, and more interesting for the guests each time. </div>
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The party takes place in the Presidential Suite of the Seattle Westin, which offers the most spectacular view of Downtown Seattle. As shiny and sparkly as it is out there with the lights from the big city and the holiday season, this little town created on one of the dining tables offers some big competition!<br />
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The townscape is packed with glittered houses, bottle brush trees, cypress trees, moss, and floral arrangements. It's populated by deer and other creatures. It's rich with details, and there are many surprises hidden within the display.<br />
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Inside each house, there were flickering faux votives that added warmth and light to the display. I used polka-dot velum on the windows to create the illusion of falling snow. <br />
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To add a little dimension and depth to the scene, I built the town on styrofoam risers and covered them with sheet moss. Once the city was built, and all was in place, the scene got a light dusting of artificial snow.<br />
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We rented our linens and chargers from <a href="http://choicelinens.com/">Choice Linens in Seattle</a>. For this tabletop, we selected a linen with a really beautiful texture and weave - it was like a very polished burlap, with thread of silver running through. The chargers were an icy glass with a pewter edge.<br />
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The second table had woodland theme. In the center of the table stood a tall acrylic tree, and it was surrounded by a dense forrest of cypress trees, birch trees, moss, many flowers and critters.<br />
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Because this spot of the room was a little darker than the others, we used lots of artificial light and candlelight to illuminate the table. The pistachio and lime green flowers and metallic accents brightened the table, too. <br />
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Tucked into the scene were bears, deer, birds, foxes and other animals. I positioned them to illustrate a story or show a dialog between the animals. Foxes exchanges presents. Bears warmed their paws by the fire.<br />
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The vases on the tables were packed with flowers. Included in the arrangements were lots of hydrangea, ranunculus, and roses.<br />
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Glass bells with tiny bottle brush trees inside hung from the acrylic tree in the center of the table.<br />
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Like the table with the townscape, there were many details for the guests to discover.<br />
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At each place setting, there was a gift for the guest and a copy of The Christmas Story.<br />
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On all the tables and surfaces of the room, many vignettes were created. Linda and I collaborate on these vignettes - she finds these pieces, puts them in place, and I add the details.<br />
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Flower arrangements and poinsettias filled the room. Candles were everywhere! <br />
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It's a fair amount of work making all of this happen in the time that we have to do it, but it's all worth it when you see the reaction of not only the guests, but the hotel staff, too. All of this holiday ambiance truly makes people happy.<br />
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Out of all the crafty things I do, this is always the highlight, and the most rewarding project of the year. I'm so grateful that Paul and Linda let me contribute to this event - it is always a thrill, and I love the creative challenge. I can hardly believe that it's even a "job" because it certainly does feel more like a dream. <br />
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I'm thankful for Sarah, who helped me set up and break down the event, and Harriette, Claudia, and all of the lovely people at the Westin who were so helpful and supportive. You all made a hard weekend easier!<br />
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Thank you for taking the time to scroll through all these pictures! There are a lot, I know, but it's so hard to share this party in just a few. Should you care to see more, I've got an album posted on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/sets/72157649739484472/">Flickr</a>!<br />
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Happy Holidays, friends.<br />
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A few months back, I stopped by M + M and while chatting with Lisa, she asked if I might be interested in creating a window display. I instantly agreed, and we decided December would be a great month to do it. <br />
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I was excited for this opportunity because while working retail in my younger days, I always LOVED doing any sort of display work. And, if you know me at all, you know how I love the holidays. This would be the perfect month to tackle such a project.<br />
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For the display, I created many paper ball and sequin garlands to hang in the window space.<br />
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I punched and folded over 1500 paper circles to create 150 balls in several shades of white and ivory, and in five different sizes ranging from 1" to 2.5" in diameter.<br />
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They were strung on lengths of gold embroidery floss along with large, sparkly sequins. As I finished each strand, I hung them from my dining room chandelier to keep them out of the reach of my cats, who were very intrigued by this project. There's nothing cats love more than dangling, sparkly things, and those flashy gold sequins on gold thread sure caught their eye.<br />
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Over the course of three days, I spent roughly 35 hours creating these pieces. I do enjoy repetitive crafts, and can sit making things for the stretch of many hours. I love making multiples of things and watching the quantities grow.<br />
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<a href="http://mossandmineral.com/">Moss + Mineral</a> is located at 305 S 9th, across the street from the Rialto Theatre. Of course you can see the windows anytime, day or night, but please come by during business hours (Thursday - Saturday from Noon to Five) so you can step inside the store.<br />
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Lisa has a few of my holiday pieces for sale in the shop, and I'll be there during the the Third Thursday gallery walk with more of my work. I'll be sharing more details on that event soon. <br />
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Thanks for this amazing opportunity, Lisa! I felt honored that you asked me, and it was great fun seeing this project come to life!<br />
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The show runs from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and the shop is located at 3815 N 26th Street. <br />
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Besides the local artists featured, you'll find so many lovely things at the store. It's my favorite gift shop in town, and if I'm ever in need of a present or card, I always stop there first.<br />
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I've got lots more in the works, but here are a few new holiday things I'll be bringing tomorrow.<br />
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For more more information, please visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1534401446800879/">Facebook event page</a>. And if you think you might join us, please RSVP!<br />
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I hope to see you all there! <br />
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<br />Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-1416573702307122302014-09-21T22:06:00.000-07:002014-09-21T22:06:23.270-07:00Christmas is Coming!Yes! It is!! And this year, for the very first time ever, I might actually be ahead of the game. I've been getting glittery in the studio and working on prototypes for this holiday season. <br />
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I've been making a few favorites too, like the Deer Holiday Badges, which flew off the shelves at last year's sales. <br />
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I'll be sharing lots more as ideas develop, so do stayed tuned! <br />
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<br />Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-23361319189873079122014-09-16T19:44:00.000-07:002014-09-16T19:50:01.683-07:00Second Printing! This Spring, my paper flowers book/kit went into its second printing, and it hit the shelves with a fresh new design. I'm so pleased with this new edition - it's cuter than the first!<br />
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The instructions and information inside the book are the same, as are most of the components of the kit. The paper is a little different than what was included in the original packaging, so I thought I would make a few flowers from the new kit and share them with you. <br />
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I love the new paper colors they selected -- they're fresh and vibrant. Though different from traditional crepe paper, this textured paper is sturdy and the blooms hold their shape well.<br />
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You can purchase a copy through your favorite indy book store. It's also available at <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beautiful-paper-flowers-laurie-cinotto/1116600990?ean=9781454911463">Barnes and Noble</a> and through <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Paper-Flowers-Elegant-Blossoms/dp/1454911468/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0G09V6XQTW5WDMW9K1YE">Amazon</a>. If you're in Tacoma, you can find it at <a href="http://compassroseolympia.com/tacoma">Compass Rose</a> or at <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/book/9781454911463">King's Books! </a><br />
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I hope you'll pick up a kit and give this craft a try. Once you've made a few blooms from the book, I encourage you to pick up some other types of paper, and do a little experimenting. When you vary the paper, you vary the results. Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5518071902919885257.post-15367167580160736912014-07-11T10:50:00.000-07:002014-07-11T10:50:33.150-07:00Crafting for the Kitties Every year I have a fundraiser for the shelter that we foster kittens for, the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County. The event runs one month on the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee blog, and thanks to the incredibly supportive community that follows the IBKC, we raise a ton of money. Last year's total was over $117,000! <br />
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Each fundraiser, I craft a little telethon set, and I place our foster kittens on this set and photograph them "answering" the phones. I use the photos to help solicit donations.<br />
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I dwell in two worlds, cats and crafts, and this set is where these worlds merge. <br />
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Please allow me to give you a tour of this year's design! It's the sparkliest one yet!<br />
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The walls were covered with a groovy, marbled cotton paper. On the walls hang portraits of IBKC alumni framed in gold. <br />
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The tufted, kitten-sized couch was constructed with styrofoam and fleece. To the create the side tables, I covered metal containers in cotton paper and fleece.<br />
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The stage curtain is polkadot tulle over a screen-printed cotton paper. The blue "shag" carpet is a scrap of fun fur.<br />
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A paper maiche "IBKC" was glittered and attached to the left wall. <br />
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The desk has a scalloped, glittery top and is covered with a scrap of my favorite paper ever - Hambly Screenprints "Grandma's Wallpaper". <br />
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The stage has a coordinating scalloped border.<br />
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On the desk, tiny phones and a typewriter. At the desk, Delphine and Evie Kibblesmith, two of our current foster kittens. <br />
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Tiny, plastic glittered cats roam the set. Delphine rests on the couch.<br />
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All the cats in the house take a shift on the phones. Here's our permanent resident, Wylla Stout, taking her turn.<br />
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If you would like to learn more about our fundraiser and our cause, please visit <a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/ibkc/dog-a-thon-2014">HERE</a>. And if you're feeling generous, and would like to help the homeless cats and kittens of Tacoma, Washinton, please make a donation while you're <a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/ibkc/dog-a-thon-2014">there</a>! <br />
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But yesterday, I was brave enough to crack into the stash, and make a bouquet.<br />
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I love working with vintage crepe, it has such a lovely quality. It's the perfect weight and easy to manipulate. It holds its shape so well when formed into a flower. Even though the paper is decades old, it feel so much stronger that what's manufactured today. You would think it would become more brittle in time, but that hasn't been the case. <br />
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The packs have been tucked away in their boxes and away from the sunlight, but the colors have faded, or darkened in some cases. The tones they've become are incredible and subtle, and unlike any shade you can by today. <br />
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I'm going to continue to use the paper, but in moderation, of course, and only for very special projects. I need to pace myself so it lasts my lifetime. <br />
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Please come on by King's Books this <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/craftfairfeb8">Saturday</a> and <a href="http://www.kingsbookstore.com/event/2014/02/09/day">Sunday</a> for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/724981680854582/">Tacoma is for Lovers Artist Craft Sale</a>! It will be packed full of some of everyone's favorite makers form the South Sound. There are different artist participating on Saturday and Sunday - I will be there both days.<br />
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I've got lots of new goods in the works for the show, most keeping with the Valentine's Day theme, including these little Love Birds. <br />
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Here are the show details:<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TacomaIsForLovers">Tacoma is for Lovers Artist Craft Fair </a><br />
Feb 8th and 9th 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM<br />
King's Books<br />
218 St. Helens<br />
Tacoma, WA<br />
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Please come by if you can and support your local makers! <br />
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The event is held each year in the Presidential Suite of the Seattle Westin Hotel. It's a gorgeous room with an incredible view of downtown Seattle. From the suite you can see the Macy's star and all the twinkling lights of Seattle's shopping core, the neon sign of the Pike Place Market, the waterfront, the ferris wheel, the Monorail, and even the Space Needle! It's truly a spectacular sight.<br />
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The suite decor is lovely and modern with earth tones and metallic accents, which made the perfect backdrop for a natural and sparkly holiday display. <br />
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Normally the guests are all seated at one large table, but this year the guest list expanded so we needed to split the party and set two tables. <br />
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For the larger square table, we used the houses I created for last year's party in the tablescape, but the look was very different. Last year we mixed whites with the gold and silver houses and the look was uniform and crisp. This year, moss, critters, bare trees and earthier elements were added, and the scene felt more woodsy and rural. <br />
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Lime green Lemon Cypress trees were potted in birch and ceramic containers and placed around the table. The bright green made the golden rooftops glow.<br />
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Small, dense floral arrangements of spray roses, lisianthus, scabiosa pods, ranunculus, and moss green dianthus were placed between the trees and houses. <br />
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Critters hid in the scene.<br />
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Strips of sheet moss softened the tabletop. Faux votives were tucked inside the houses and gave them a warm glow.<br />
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Frosty trees completed the landscape, and snow dusted the whole scene. <br />
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The linens were a shimmery, pleated, chocolate brown. The place cards were cut from birch paper.<br />
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There were many details for the guests to discover. <br />
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For the second table, the scene was wintery and woodsy. <br />
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In the center, stood a tall acrylic tree dripping with mercury and clear glass icicles. Birds rested on the branch tips.<br />
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Lemon Cyprus trees and many layers of flowers, moss, and birch surrounded the glistening tree.<br />
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Critters climbed in the mossy scene and hid in every nook.<br />
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Faux votives were tucked in to add some light and warmth to the scene. <br />
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The animals had gift exchanges inside their birch dens.<br />
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Nearly every inch of the table was filled, and there was barely enough room for the place settings!<br />
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The Westin provided the decorated trees - we had four in the room.<br />
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The surface of every side table, coffee table, and credenza had displays of trees, deer, birds, pine cones, and candles. My client has a huge collection of holiday pieces, and we used them to create these vignettes.<br />
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With the view and lights of the city, the beautiful design of the room, the candles, and all the decor we brought in - the room was alive and filled with holiday magic. <br />
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I left just as the guests were arriving. Their faces lit up as they entered the room. Some went straight to the windows to look at the vast view, some went straight to the dinner tables to take in the detailed scenes. It was sweet to watch them soak it all in.<br />
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It took a lot of folks to put this all together - it all started with my client and her desire to create a magical evening for the guests. The outstanding and attentive staff at the Westin did so much to facilitate her dream. We all worked hard, and in the end, I think we created something memorable.<br />
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It was a thrill to see it all come together, and I feel lucky having the opportunity to be a part of it all.<br />
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If you would care to see more photos of the event, you can visit the Flickr set by clicking <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/sets/72157638478468284/with/11273666905/">HERE</a>.<br />
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<br />Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.com3