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Tampa Trunk Show and an Announcement

Happy 2012, my beautiful friends!  I am so sorry that it has taken me a whole 6 days into the new year to wish you well!  Also, I am even more sorry that it has been almost an entire month since my last post!!

What a crazy holiday season it has been!! I spent the entire month of December making items for AquaSeventy6's final trunk show of 2011, in Tampa, Florida.  After a 12 hour drive, and three days of last minute preparation, I am happy to announce that the show was a success!

It was such a pleasure to put this show together with my friend, Marcy, owner of K.a.i-y.a. Designs!

Here is the AquaSeventy6 table!

Checkbook Covers, Everything Pocuhes, Key Rings, and Headbands.

Button Pendant necklaces, Cuff Bracelets, He Loves Me Brooches and Hair Clips, Business Card/ID Holders, and more Headbands.

Ruffled Wreath, Felt Wine Bag and Clutches.

Fabric and Bead Necklaces and Scrappy Scarf Necklaces.

Here is the K.a.i-y.a. Designs table.  The Superhero tees and onesies were a BIG HIT!

Just look at these super cute headbands and reindeer tees!

I actually wanted this adorable Christmas skirt and top combo for myself!

Our hubbies took over as bartenders for the evening. 
Sangria Terreo was number one on the menu!

After a long, yet productive evening, Marcy and I
were finally able to pose for a photo!

I wish I would have photographed some of our guests, but by the time Marcy and I came up for air, the crowd had dwindled down, and our tables were sparse! We were very, very blessed.  Thanks to all of you who joined us that evening!!

Finally, I wanted to take a moment to announce some changes here at AquaSeventy6:

I started this blog in 2010 in conjunction with my very good friend, Autumn, who shares my passion for second-hand, refurbished, vintage and handmade items.  Together we featured our DIY projects, tutorials and our handmade items for sale.  As of January 2012, we decided that we each had so much to share that we would divide and conquer.  I will keep you updated on Autumn's journey and link her new site as soon as its up and running.

Autumn, your contribution to our site will be greatly missed, but I can't wait to see how you transform your skill and passion into another beautiful endeavor.  Love you tons!






Click here to see where this and my other posts are linked!

Trunk Show Preview: Fabric Button Pendants

It's such a beautiful Sunday morning here in Richmond, Virginia!  Cold and not a cloud in the sky!  THIS is how I like to do winter!

I'll be heading back to my hometown in FL soon to spend some time with my family, as well as to co-host a holiday trunk show with my good friend and former neighbor, Marcy who is the creator of K.a.i-y.a. Designs.

Autumn's TN trunk show last month was a huge success and she's been busy filling orders.  Because my show is so close to Christmas (and is actually on the first night of Hanukkah), I have to focus on physical inventory, which has been no easy task.  Thankfully, I just LOVE what I do!

My kids have been very patient with me and my hubby has even helped me out with some ironing.   With their support, I've been able to come up with some fun new accessories to present at the show, which I have been featuring here on our blog and on our Facebook page.

Today I am going to show you some of my newest pendant necklaces.

I can't tell you how much I adore when my clients see my previews on the Facebook page and call dibs on certain pieces.  Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside, especially since I truly make each and every item with SO MUCH LOVE in my heart!  xoxo--Yvette

Click here to see where this and our other projects are linked!

Getting Ready for the Holidays!

Has it been a week since our last post???  Forgive us!  The holidays do this to us! We still love you all though!! Our Facebook page is a bustle of activity, so if you miss us as much as we miss you, become a fan!

I (Yvette) celebrated my first Thanksgiving in Virginia.  We don't have any family nearby so we decided, for the first time ever, to go out to eat on Thanksgiving Day.  We made reservations at a staple downtown restaurant and got gussied up for the big night.

I busted out a dress I got last year at a little boutique called TARGET! 
Paired it with some textured tights, a bow belt from XXI and Rocket Dog suede heels from DSW.
The silver cuff was a birthday gift from my friend Luana.

I recruited my 11-year-old son to take my pics!

Dinner was great and the next day, while hubby made a turkey, the kids and I decorated for Christmas.  For the first time in about 5 years we decided to buy a natural tree, but since we will be in and out around the holidays, we opted for a table-top size.  This is much different than our 8-9 foot trees from years past.

It is only big enough to hold our most special of family ornaments!

How was your Thanksgiving?  We'd like to know!  Tell us in the comments.

A Brief Pause

Please excuse our absence as we enjoy a lovely holiday with our families. With a new year right around the corner, Aqua Seventy6 is already starting to burst with fresh ideas and new inspiration! Stay tuned for the launch of our etsy shop, new items and a give away! Hope you all enjoy a Happy Holiday as well!!!

Creative Card Display

After years of all my Christmas cards getting jumbled on a small holder, I decided it was time to spread the love!

This is an easy and inexpensive DIY card display - all you need is some garland and clothes pins. 

I wrapped my garland around the banister of my staircase, added lights and my family stockings. Then, simply clip the gorgeous cards from your friends and family straight to the garland! Viola!

I even added some ribbon tape to a few clothes pins to mix things up.

Weekend Round-Up: Shop and Sip Holiday Trunk Show

Lots of planning and preparation make for a fabulous show.  Our First Annual Shop and Sip Holiday Trunk Show was such a success that our venue, A Cup of Organic, asked if we would like to host another show in the near future.  Our response?  Absolutely!  But after the holidays, of course!  We definitely need a little time to rest and re-energize (not to mention CREATE!) 

We were so thrilled to see the beautiful items from our friends and co-vendors Laci Jean, Lemon and Lavender, Courtney Vickers Photography, Sweet Whimsy, and Bear Booty Boutique.  We were also beyond excited to have such a great turnout.  Thanks to everyone who stopped by and shopped! 

Supporting local merchants (and in the case of Shop and Sip--MOMprenuers) puts money back into your local community.  Individuals and their families directly benefit from your support and you end up with beautiful and unique items that are handmade with love ♥.

Here are some photos from the show:

The AquaSeventy6 table

'The Vintage Dish' serving towers



Ornaments

Flowers and wreaths and trees, OH MY!

AquaSeventy6's own Autumn and Yvette

I'm ready for my close-up...

Lemon and Lavender

Laci Jean

Sweet Whimsy



Courtney Vickers Photography

Bear Booty Boutique



Trunk Show Sneak Peek Part 3

Here's another sneak peek at some of the items we'll  have for sale at our Shop and Sip Holiday Trunk Show and soon on our Etsy page:



Burlap and Buttons Ornament
(This ornament incorporates vintage ribbon)



Shabby Rosette Wreath



Shanty Ruffled Mini-Wreath





Cab-Lovers Christmas Ornament



Funky Felt Flower Brooches



Burlap and Buttons Ornament
(Incorporate vintage buttons)



Sneak Peek Part 2

Here are a few more items to be found at the Shop and Sip Trunk Show.