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!






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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

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Guest Posting at delicateCONSTRUCTION!

We are a day late announcing our guest post over at delicateCONSTRUCTION.  Michelle was sweet enough to allow us to share some of our favorite gift ideas for this holiday season.  Take a minute to visit her site and show her some love!

The Everything Pouch

For years I traveled with the zippered pouch I was given when I opened my very first checking account. You remember those, right?  I'm not THAT old.  Sometimes it held my travel documents, other times toiletries, occasionally make-up. It accompanied me on my honeymoon and on our first family vacation to the Cancun.

It wasn't until I learned how to sew that I realized how HIDEOUS this thing was.  I couldn't exactly throw it out, it carried too many memories. So off it went to storage with 50 other bins of items with which we just couldn't seem to part.

I still needed a multi-purpose zippered pouch, so I decided to make my own using my favorite fabrics.

I ended up making two, because I kept thinking of new ways to use them! What do you think?  Tell us in the comments!

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Wrist Strap Key Rings

Years ago, my mom had her purse snatched while walking out of a department store with her arms full of shopping bags.  Because her keys were in her purse (along with our home address on her drivers license) we had to change all of the locks (and worried for years that someone would use her spare key to my dad's car to steal that as well!)

My purse is huge and no matter how often I clean it out, it is always a veritable abyss of receipts, wrappers, and goodness-knows-what-else. Because of this, I always dig out my keys before exiting a store and walking to my car.  The last thing I want is to be distracted while I find my keys in a parking lot. (I also tuck my cell phone into my pocket before walking into a parking lot.)

I had seen the bungee cord key rings and those made out of lanyard ribbon that could be slipped over the wrist, which would solve part of my dilemma.  But there was no reason that these wristlet key rings couldn't be more attractive, so I decided to make my own.

In a few days I was asked by three friends where I purchased my key ring, and AquaSeventy6's newest product line came to fruition.

Our Wrist Strap Key Rings have been a huge success in our shop and at our shows.  We carry them in many colors and patterns and can be made to order to match a handbag, a checkbook cover, your makeup case or more.

These are just some of your options:

I wish I would have had one of these when my kids were younger and I would have to hold their hands (along with my shopping bags, purse, cell phone and keys!)

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.

TN Trunk Show

Shopping and orders and wine - oh my!Last week's trunk show was a blast. An awesome group of women came to my house to peruse all the Aqua goodies, enjoy each other's company and I think I mentioned wine (10 bottles to be exact!).
Before the good times starting rollin' I snapped some photos of my living-room-turned-shop. 
All the items in their glory. So many found good homes with lovely ladies!

My friends, Shannon and Emily got creative hanging the scrappy necklaces from the chandelier. Love it!

Close-up on the nifty knit necklaces. (say that 3 times fast!)

Everything from yoga bags to make up bags. Bags galore!

From left: Boys Fancy Pant, Girls Side-Ruched Pant, Boys Cozy Pant

Accessory central! Hair bows, brooches, check book covers, camera cases.



BIG shouts outs to everyone who came! 
AND if you live in the Tampa area and would like to attend the show on December 20, shoot us an email so you can get your invite!